HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2002-03-26Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,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 26th day of March,2002.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-Clark
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
Mayor reminded all Trustees to advise him of any Committee Assignment requests as
soon as possible.The announcement of 2002-2004 Committee Assignments is
scheduled during the 4/9/02 Town Board meeting when Trustees-Elect Doylen,
Habecker and Jeffrey-Clark will be sworn-in.
1.CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of):
1.Town Board Minutes dated March 12,2002.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Light and Power,March 14,2002:
1.Fall River Hydro Plant Site Work,$7,120.75.
2.Schedule Public Hearing date of 4/23/02 to consider adoption of
the 2002 National Electric Code.
3.A.P.P.A.Safety Manual —Adoption.
4.Windcliff Underground Upgrade Project,$20,895.
B.Public Works,March 21,2002:
1.Budgeted Vehicle Purchase 1-Ton Utility Truck,$29,097.
2.Change Order,2001 Devil’s Gulch Project,$11,097.95.
3.Engineering Design Scope of Services for 2002 Water Dept.
System Capital Improvement Projects,$62,980.
4.Cost Quotation -Municipal Building Air-Conditioning Project,
Phase I,$168,034.
5.Award Bid —Causeway Underpass &Fish Creek Intersection
Project,$996,281.98 fCDOT).
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4.Cancel public hearing scheduled 3/26/02 for Fiesta Mexicana Restaurants,
Inc.,Hotel &Restaurant Liquor License —Application withdrawn.
5.Wildfire Ridge Annexation Development Agreement —Request 60-day time
extension from 4/09/02 to 6/11/02.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette)the consent agenda be approved,and
it passed unanimously.
2.ACTION ITEMS:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK -ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT tEA)FOR RELOCATION OF THE TWIN OWLS &GEM
LAKE TRAILHEADS.Randy Jones,Deputy Director,National Park Service
introduced Tony Schetzsle,Acting SuperintendentlRMNP,and Larry
Gamble/RMNP,and gave an update on the EA that evaluates four potential
sites for the relocation of both trailheads.RMNP has achieved substantial
progress with MacGregor Ranch and gained their support.The presentation
reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of four alternatives,current
issues,historical background,land exchanges,and boundary adjustments.
Alternative #1 is preferred,and it consolidates the Twin Owls and Gem Lake
Trailheads and constructs a parking lot for 80-100 vehicles located at the
east end of MacGregor Ranch.Mitigating measures have resulted in
$100,000 in increased costs,and the RMNP has the necessary funding for
implementation.
Trustee Habecker noted his concern with the negative impact of grazing,and
questioned if the RMNP could purchase affected land rights to limit grazing.
Director Jones responded that with the previous land purchase,the Park
allowed the Ranch to retain their grazing tights for 25 years.Bill Van Horn,
Trustee/MacGregor Ranch stated that the Ranch has undergone a complete
overhall of their Grazing Management Plan,and their goal is to set an
example of responsible ranch management.Another goal was to get all
Ranch activities and Park activities on their own properties.In closing,the
Ranch is thankful and pleased with negotiations that have taken place with
the Park,and future cooperative agreements for interpretive exhibits are also
being discussed.
As there were no audience or further Trustee comments,it was moved and
seconded (Habecker/Newsom)the Board of Trustees formally support
Alternative #1.Mayor Baudek commented that RMNP and the Ranch have
worked very diligently to mitigate many issues,Alternative #1 is a vast
improvement for the site,and he strongly endorses same.Trustee Barker
noted his appreciation for the level of cooperation displayed on this project,
and he looks forward with great optimism when the Town has future
discussions with the RMNP on transportation issues.The motion passed
unanimously,thus Mayor Baudek will issue a formal letter of support of
Alternative #1.
2.ESTES PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY (EPHA).Mayor Baudek presented a
plaque to Louise Olson acknowledging her participation as a founding
member of the EPHA.EPHA Chairman Doylen noted EPHA’s and the Town
Board’s appreciation for a job well done.Following comments from Ms.
Olson,Mayor Baudek introduced Jack Dinsmoor and requested he be
appointed to replace Ms.Olson.Trustee Doylen commented on the selection
process and expressed the Authority’s appreciation to all candidates.It was
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moved and seconded (Doylen/Barker)Jack Dismoor be appointed to a 5-
yr.term expiring April 10,2007,and it passed unanimously.
3.RESOLUTION #7-02 —SUPPLEMENTING THE 2002 BUDGET.Finance
Officer Brandjord stated that the supplement is being requested by the Light
&Power Department,and he read pertinent portions of Resolution #7-02.It
was moved and seconded (Newsom/Jeifrey-Clark)Resolution #7-02 be
approved,and it passed unanimously.
4.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT.
A.Progress Report -Town Board Room Remodeling Project.Work is
progressing,and Heath Construction is predicting a construction
completion date of 4/15.The installation of all AV equipment will follow
with completion expected May 1st The new PD Squad Room is also
nearing completion.
Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 7:40
p.m.
Baudek,Mayor
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Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
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