HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2002-04-09Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,April 9,2002
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 April,2002.
Meeting called to order by Mayor John Baudek.
Present:John Baudek,Mayor
Susan L.Doylen,Trustee Elect
Trustees Jeff Barker
Stephen W.Gillette
David Habecker,Trustee Elect
Lori Jeffrey-Clark,Trustee Elect
G.Wayne Newsom
Also Present:Rich Widmer,Town Administrator
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
Gregory A.White,Town Attorney
Absent:None
Mayor Baudek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
None.
1.CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of):
1.Town Board Minutes dated March 26,2002.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Community Development,March 28,2002:
Special Events Dept.:
1.Standard Agreements
a.Lions Club,Concession Stand
b.Copper Penny Hunter-Jumper Horse Show
c.Rky.Mtn.Team Penning Show
U.Int’l.Arabian Cutting Horse Show
e.June Rodeo Series Stock Contractor,Powder River Productions
2.Standard Parade Permits
a.Rooftop Rodeo,July gth
b.Scottish Festival,September 7th
c.Christmas,November 29th
3.Construction Contract for Announcer’s Stand —Emerson &Simpson,
$46,160 ÷ a 10%Contingency;Electrical,$500;and Design,$1,500
—for a total of $48,160.
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4.Vehicle Purchase (Used)—From Water Dept.,$7,500 Fund
Transfer.
Senior Center:
1.Standard Agreements
a.Larimer County on Aging (2)—Services and Nutrition Program.
B.Public Safety,April 4,2002.
4.Estes Park Housing Authority,February 13,and Special Meeting February
22,2002 (acknowledgment only).
5.Estes Valley Board of Adjustment,April 2,2002 (acknowledgement only).
6.Estes Valley Planning Commission,March 19,2002 (acknowledgement only).
It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Doylen)the consent agenda be approved,and
it passed unanimously.
IA.PLANNING COMMISSION CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of):
Mayor Baudek stated that if the Town Board,Applicant(s),Staff or the Public wish
to speak on either item listed below,a formal Public Hearing would be conducted
as follows:
A.Mayor —Open Public Hearing
B.Staff Report
C.Public Testimony
D.Mayor —Close Public Hearing
E.Motion to Approve/Deny
1.AMENDED PLAT.Country Club Manor,408 Columbine Ave.and
750 Prospect Ave.:Combine Lot 1 and North 25’of Lot 2 into one lot
&combines Lot 3 and the S.25’of Lot 2 into one lot.Anthony &
Tanya Rowley,and Virginia Taulane/Applicants.
2.BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT.Lots 2 &3,Ten Brook
Resubdivision.Correct existing encroachment.Stephen P.
Chamberlain/Applicant -CONTINUED TO MAY 14,2002.
As there were no persons desiring a public hearing,it was moved and seconded
(Habecker/Doylen)Item I be approved,and Item 2 be continued to May 14,2002,
and it passed unanimously.
2.ACTION ITEMS:
1.SWEARING-IN CEREMONY —TRUSTEES ELECT.Municipal Judge Brown
conducted a Swearing-In Ceremony for Trustees-Elect Sue Doylen,David
Habeckec,and Lori Jeffrey-Clark,each for 4-yr.terms,expiring 4/06.
2.APPOINTMENTS.The following official appointments were presented:
(A)Board of Trustees:Mayor John Baudek
Trustee Jeff Barker
Trustee Elect Sue Doylen
Trustee Stephen W.Gillette
Trustee Elect David Habecker
Trustee Elect Lori Jeffrey-Clark
Trustee C.Wayne Newsom
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(B)2.1 6.010 -Mayor ProTem -Sue Doylen
Intergovernmental Agreements Liaison -Sue Doylen
f C)Colorado Municipal League Policy Committee —Jeff Barker
(D)2.08.010 COMMITTEES:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DOYLEN,Sue -Chairman
BARKER,Jeff
HABECKER,David
Museum Liaison —Sue Doylen
Rooftop Rodeo Liaison —Jeff Barker
LIGHT &POWER
JEFFREY-CLARK,Lori -Chairman
HABECKER,David
NEWSOM,Wayne
PUBLIC SAFETY
GILLETTE,Stephen -Chairman
JEFFREY-CLARK,Lori
NEWSOM,Wayne
Youth Advisory Council —Lori Jeffrey-Clark
Fire Code Review Committee (International Fire Code Review):
Scott Dorman,Fire Chief Wayne Newsom,Trustee
Will Birchfield,Building Official
PUBLIC WORKS
BARKER,Jeff -Chairman
DOYLEN,Sue
GILLETTE,Stephen
Town Administrator Widmer presented the following appointments.It was
moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette)all appointments listed below be
approved,and it passed unanimously:
fE)ADMINISTRATION
2.68.010 RICHARD WIDMER,Town Administrator
2.20.010 VICKIE O’CONNOR,Town Clerk
2.20.060 REBECCA van DEUTEKOM,Dep.Town Clerk
2.24.010 PETE BRANDJORD,Treasurer/Clerk ProTem
2.28.010 GREGORY A.WHITE,Town Attorney
JOHN P.FREY,Assistant Town Attorney
2.32.010/2.48.020 LOWELL RICHARDSON,Police Chief
2.32.010 GARY R.BROWN,Municipal Judge
JOHN W.EASLEY,JR.,Ass’t.Muni.Judge
2.44.010 SCOTT DORMAN,Fire Chief
DARYL MCCOWN,1Assistant Fire Chief
LARRY PETTYJOHN,2’Assistant Fire Chief
(F)ESTES VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
HABECKER,David,Liaison -4-Year Term
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(G)FIREMEN’S PENSION BOARD
BAUDEK,John,Mayor DORMAN,Scott,President
BRANDJORD;Pete,Treasurer LANDKAMER,Jon,EPVFD
O’CONNOR,Vickie,Secretary DEATS,Doug,EPVFD
(H)POLICEMEN’S PENSION BOARD
BAUDEK,John,Mayor
BRANDJORD,Pete,Treasurer
O’CONNOR,Vickie,Secretary
RICHARDSON,Lowell,Police Chief
(I)TREE BOARD,4-yr.Term,expiring 4/06
SEIFERT,Bob (replacing Member Lang)
Presentation of Plaque to outgoing member Dick Lang.
(J)LARIMER EMERGENCY TELEPHONE AUTHORITY BOARD
RICHARDSON,Lowell
(K)LARIMER COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING
ADVISORY BOARD
FILSINGER,Gregg,term expires 12/31/02
fL)LARIMER COUNTY OPEN LANDS ADVISORY BOARD
JEFFREY-CLARK,Lori,term expires 6/30/02
(M)NORTH FRONT RANGE WATER QUALITY PLANNING ASSN.
LINNANE,Bill
GOEHRING,Bob/Alternate
(N)WINDY GAP
WHITE,Gregory A.
LINNANE,Bill/Alternate
3.PUBLIC HEARING:PRELIMINARY &FINAL CONDOMINIUM MAP,PHASE
I,PARK RIVER WEST,LOT S I AND 2,PARK RIVER WEST SUBDIVISION,
RICH H.WILLE TRUSTIAPPLICANT.Mayor Baudek opened the public
hearing.Trustee Habecker cited a conflict of interest and stated he would not
participate in discussion or vote.Bob Joseph,Community Development
Director,presented the Staff Report.The final condominium map includes an
addition to the 10’permanent pedestrian trail easement along the Big
Thompson River,and this easement will be dedicated by a separate document.
The purpose •of the easement is to allow for improvement of the water
infiltration by the river.Dir.Joseph noted his intention to place remaining units
on the Planning Commission Consent Agenda when they are consistent with
the approved Development Plan.As there was no public testimony,Mayor
Baudek closed the public hearing,and it was moved and seconded
(Newsom/Gillette)the Preliminary and Final Condominium Map for Phase I,
Park River West Subdivision be approved,and it passed with Trustee
Habecker Abstaining.
4.THE KNOLL PROPERTIES MASTER PLAN PROCESS —REVIEW AND
APPROVAL.Town Administrator Widmer reported that closing the Knoll
properties with Beefit Corporation occurred on March 28th The agreements
require the preparation of a Master Plan before any improvements can be
made.Staff recommendations include the formation of a Citizen’s Advisory
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Council to provide oversight for the master planning process,and that it be
composed of the following members:
•Four Citizens-at-large,appointed by the Mayor
•Three Town Staff members (Bob Joseph,Bill Linnane and Betty
Kilsdonk)
•One Downtown Business Representative,selected by the Business
Advocates
•One Representative from the League of Women Voters
•One Town Trustee
•EPURA Exec.Dir.Smith
Staff is also recommending Community Development Dir.Joseph serve as the
Chairman.
The group would meet as needed to oversee and guide the preparation of the
Knoll Master Plan,and it is possible the group would shift into subcommittees to
work on detailed portions of the Plan.Potential subcommittees include:
•Wetlands
•Trails,access and active elements
•Parking
•Cabin and ruins.
The Town budgeted $30,000 for this project in 2002,and Dir.Joseph
confirmed he intends to get underway within the next month to gather various
committee members and contact consultants.It was moved and seconded
(Newsom/Jeffrey-Clark)the Knoll Citizen’s Advisory Council,as specified
above,be approved,and it passed unanimously.
5.PILOT PROGRAM:EMPLOYEE HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM -REVIEW
AND APPROVAL.Assistant Town Administrator Repola stated that in an effort
to make home ownership more attainable for Town employees,thereby
reducing turnover and improving municipal services,an Employee Home
Ownership Program is being proposed.Town resources include 6 rental units:
4 houses (1/Fall River Hydro Plant,3/Fish Hatchery)and one duplex
(Riverside Dr.)Ass’t.Administrator Repola reviewed the major points of the
Program,including eligibility.The Town’s cost of the Program would range
between $1,800-$10,800/year,depending upon the number of employees
participating in the Program,and the funding source would be the revenue
generated by the Town’s rental properties.
A summary of Trustee questions/comments include:support of the program,
inclusion of a repayment clause,confirmation that the resources are limited to
the Town’s 6 rental units,revenues will collected in the General Fund,whether
or not the Program should be mandatory,how employees currently in the
Town’s housing would be dealt with and whether phasing was considered,
instituting a maximum rental period of 5 years,ensuring equity in the selection
process,study of other municipalities with similar programs to ascertain
pros/cons,confirmation that if the base is expanded to include any Town
employee renting housing,that a survey must be conducted,encumbering
funds when they are set-aside,and that the benefit of such a Program is a
benefit to Town employees,Town government,and the community.Town
Attorney White noted that State Statute limits the payback (repayment clause)
to two years.
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Concluding discussion,it was moved and seconded (Doylen/Newsom)staff
refine the Program to address Town Board concerns,returning to the
Town Board May 14th for approval,and it passed unanimously.Assistant
Administrator Repola urged the Board to contact him directly with any
additional questions/comments.
6.LIQUOR LICENSE:TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP,F &I,INC.(Gonzo’s
Mexican Food)TO BISTRO’S OF ESTES PARK,INC.,dba
GRANDMAISON’S BISTRO ON 7,HOTEL &RESTAURANT LIQUOR
LICENSE,401 S.ST.VRAIN AVE.Clerk O’Connor confirmed that the
application is complete and that required T.I.P.S.Training is not yet scheduled.
The tentative opening date is mid-May.Trustee Barker stated the Board does
hold licensees accountable,particularly pertaining to the underage drinking,
and Mr.Sypher confirmed all three partners will attend T.I.P.S.Training.It was
moved and seconded (Habecker/Doylen)the Hotel and Restaurant Liquor
License application filed by Bistro’s of Estes Park,Inc.be approved,and
it passed unanimously.
7.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT.
A.Estes Park Housing Authority —Grant Approval.Members of the EPHA and
Town staff attended a hearing on the Authority’s grant application for the
Dry Gulch and Wildfire Projects,and the application for $1.5 Million was
approved.This is the largest award the Division of Housing has awarded
and $900,000 was granted for a “forgivable loan”,and $600,000 for a 4-yr.
loan at 5%.The Division of Housing were impressed with the Town
Board’s political and financial support of these projects.Mayor Baudek
acknowledged the continual effort put forth by Housing Authority staff
members Sam Betters/Exec.Dir,and Jean Michaelson and Housing
Authority Chairman Doylen.
B.Town Board Remodeling Prolect —Update.Construction should be
completed the end of next week,followed by the installation of all AV
equipment.
Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at
7:55p.m.
hn Baudek,Mayor
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Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk