HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2002-02-12/Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,February 1 2,2002
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 1 2th day of February,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
None.
1.CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of):
1.Town Board Minutes dated January 22,2002.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Community Development,January 24,2002:
Special Events Dept.:
1.Standard Agreements:Rky.Mtn.Miniature Horse Club,Cob.
Arabian Horse Club,and Horse Conference.
2.Grandstand Lighting Bid,Estes Valley Electric,$7,754.
B.Public Safety,February 7,2002:
Police Dept.:
1.Community Policing Philosophy.
Fire Dept.:
1.Community Dr.,Woodstock Dr.,&Manford Ave.-Street Closure for
Cob.State Fire Fighters Assn.Convention Event,06/21/02.
2.Fire Code Review Committee (establish).
4.Estes Park Housing Authority,December 12,2001 (acknowledgment only).
5.Estes Valley Planning Commission,January 15,2002 (acknowledgement
only).
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6.Re-Appointments:
A.Al Sager,Estes Valley Board of Adjustment,3-yr.term,expiring
02/12/05.
B.Ed McKinney and Ed Pohi,Estes Valley Planning Commission —
Correcting previous terms from 3 to 4 yeats,expiring 12/31/04.
C.Jim Banker and Jim Durward,Building Authority,3-yr.terms,expiring
01/01/05.
D.Sybil Barnes,Museum Advisory Board —Completing 4-yr.term of Jackie
Johnson,expiring 01/01/03.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette)the consent agenda be approved,and
it passed unanimously.
IA.PLANNING COMMISSION CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of):
Rezoning.Lots 13 and 14,Block 8,Country Club Manor Addition.As there
were no persons wishing to speak on this item,it was moved and seconded
(GillettelHabecker)Ordinance #3-02 rezoning Lots 13 and 14,Block 8,Country
Club Manor Addition from R-Residential to RM Multi-Family be approved,and
it passed unanimously.
Mayor Baudek declared a 5-minute recess at 7:04 p.m.and acknowledged members
from Boy Scout Troop 10 attending the meeting to earn their Communications Merit
Badge.
Mayor Baudek reconvened the meeting at 7:08 p.m.
2.ACTION ITEMS:
1.ESTES VALLEY DEVELOPMENT CODE,BLOCK 2 AMENDMENTS -
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING BETWEEN LARIMER COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS GIBSON,CH.,BENDER,and RENNELS,and BOARD
OF TRUSTEES.Mayor Baudek introduced Commissioners Gibson,Bender,
and Rennels and opened the public hearing.
Community Development Director Joseph reported that the revisions address
and correct errors and omissions that surfaced after the first year and a half
of experience working with the Code.Other revisions clarify and modify
existing Code provisions to produce standards that are more practical.
Trustee questions/comments were heard from Trustees Jeffrey-Clark,
Habecker,Barker,and Mayor Baudek (how is the 100 vehicle trips/day
monitored?;the EVPC conducted a minimum of four all-day sessions on
these revisions—the Code is a “living”document;how do property owners
determine whether a drainage located on their private property is now
regulated?;Bed &Breakfast—does the new regulation,defining accessory
buildings,preclude a deck enclosure over a hot tub?).Director Joseph
responded:an established industry standard is utilized to determine the
number of vehicular trips/day;maps will be made available to any property
owner to verify on-site drainage/streams;yes,the Code would preclude an
enclosure of a hot tub as the regulation is intended to provide a consistent
outward appearance in neighborhoods.
County staff declined an opportunity to comment.
Town Attorney White read Ordinance #2-02,applying only to the “municipal”
portion of this public hearing.
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Public testimony was heard from Bill Van Horn who expressed his appreciation
to the EVPC and staff for the process utilized in submitting the revisions;and
commented on Table 4.3 and impact on multi-family lots with mote than 10
dwelling units;Section 7.6 Wetlands and Stream Corridor—there is
inconsistency pertaining to the setback and parking and such may cause a
problem for the EVBOA.Speaking as a MacGregor Ranch Trustee,he
expressed concern with Section 8 Barns and Stables Maximum Size—limiting
barns to 2,400’does not function for a working ranch.
Additional discussion followed on the definition of a driveway,with Dir.Joseph
stating additional revisions with improved clarify are forthcoming.Town
Attorney White stated that the MacGregor Ranch is not regulated by Section 8
as mentioned above.
There being no further testimony,Mayor Baudek closed the public heating.It
was moved and seconded (Habecker/Newsom)Ordinance #2-02 be
approved.Trustee Doylen requested staff provide an improved driveway
definition and how it is applied.The motion passed unanimously.
Applying only to the “county”portion of the public hearing,Commissioner
Rennels moved the amendments be approved as presented,and it passed
unanimously.
Concluding Action Item #1,Mayor Baudek declared a 5-minute recess at 7:55 p.m.to
allow Larimer County Commissioners an opportunity to depart.
Mayor Baudek reconvened the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
2.ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
PLAN DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT.In a memorandum dated
February 7,2002,Public Works Director Linnane and EPURA Director Smith
briefed the Trustees on said Environmental Assessment that evaluates the
environmental impact of the chosen alternatives (4)as established in Phases I
and 2 of the RMNP Transportation Study.Alternative 2 (preferred by RMNP)
appears to be the most effective balance of expenditure of public monies and
improvement to the transportation system and it recommends a visitor
management strategy.This strategy is also one of the most controversial
aspects of the Plan.Town Board comments are due by the close of business
2/19/02.Discussion followed,and,as there were no public comments,
consensus was reached for support of Alternative #2,with the
understanding that concern be expressed in the Town’s official comment
letter on the “shuttle only access during peak periods”issue,and request
that the Town be involved in the decision-making process.Town
Administrator Widmer expressed his appreciation to Directors Linnane and
Smith for their comprehensive report.
3.ESTES VALLEY LAND TRUST —LETTER AGREEMENT &OPEN SPACE
AGREEMENT FOR THE KNOLL PROPERTIES (19.4 acres).Mayor Baudek
noted that this item is a “discussion only item”this evening.If an agreement is
reached,this item will be placed on the 2/26 Town Board meeting for action.
Town Administrator Widmer briefed the Town Board on the background of
these draft agreements,and encouraged the Board to revise said agreements
as need be.The Open Space Agreement is intended to preserve and protect in
perpetuity the Conservation Values of the site,and the following points were
noted:
Letter Acireement:
>EVLT agrees to pay the entire remaining balance due “Beefit”from
EPURA out of EVLT’s private funds.
>The Town will provide to EVLT an Open Space Agreement for property
specified on Exhibit A.
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>EVLT will reimburse the Town for the first $50000 of the actual costs
and expenses incurred by the Town for and in connection with the
construction of improvements (including fencing and signage)on the
property contained in the Open Space Agreement.
Permitted and Prohibited uses of the Open Space Agreement were also
reviewed.The Town would be required to develop a Master Plan for the
property,and said Plan must include public comment/input.The Plan may be
updated,following the established public process,and the Town is allowed to
establish rules/regulations.
EVLT Director Jim White stated that the Knoll/Willows property is the most
important open space remaining in the Town of Estes Park.EVLT will pay
$210,000 (fixed price with Beefit),and the Land Trust is not dictating what may
or may not occur on the site due to the Master Plan Process.
Audience comments in support of the proposal were heard from:Barbara
Swartz,Vice President/League of Women Voters,Bud Hampton,
Chairman/Knoll-Willows Conservancy (read a statement dated 2/12/02),
Howard Lipke,Glen Mapesrrahosa Homeowners Assn.,and Jon
VerSchuur/ARD.
Favorable Town Board comments were heard from Mayor Baudek and all
Trustees,with Trustee Gillette advising that he would be absent for the 2/26
Town Board meeting,thus he urged the Board to support this proposal.Mayor
Baudek repeated that this item will return as a Action Item on February 26th
4.TOWN AUDITOR SELECTION —AWARD.Town Administrator Widmer stated
that the firm of Hiratsuka and Schauss was contracted to perform the financial
audit from 1997 through 2000.In the interest of competitiveness and
efficiency,staff distributed REPs to six public accounting firms that specialize
in local government audits.Completing the evaluation process,staff is
recommending Swanhorst,Dragon and Cutlet be contracted to perform the
independent financial audit for the year ended 12/31/01 at a cost of $16,500.It
was moved and seconded (Newsom/Gillette)Swanhorst,Dragon and Cutler
be contracted for a one-year trial basis to perform the audit as presented,
and it passed unanimously.
5.RESOLUTION #4-02 RE-APPROPRIATING 2001 ENCUMBERED FUNDS
TO THE 2002 BUDGET.Town Administrator Widmet reviewed the
Resolution,and it was moved and seconded (Doylen/Jeifrey-Clark)
Resolution #4-02 be approved,and it passed unanimously.
6.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT.
A.Town Board Room Remodeling Project Update.Board members were
invited to tour by contacting Administrator Widmer;the project appears to
be a week behind schedule,and the date of completion has not yet been
announced.
B.Sales Tax Report.When received,the December report will be
distributed.
Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 9:19
p.m.
óhn Baudek,Mayor
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk