HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2002-01-22vTown of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,January 22,2002
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 22 day of January,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
Also Present:Rich Widmer,Town Administrator
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
Gregory A.White,Town Attorney
Absent:G.Wayne Newsom,Trustee
Mayor Baudek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.,and he presented the Certified
Municipal Clerk Designation Award to Deputy Clerk van Deutekom.Deputy van
Deutekom entered the 3-yr.Municipal Clerk’s Institute Program at CU in Boulder in
1999.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Trustee Habecker responded to a letter from Patrick Cipolla/OORG,concerning the
Town’s bidding practices,and Administrator Widmer stated the Town is a Statutory
Town and state law does not require the Town to bid its projects.However,the Town,
does in fact,in common practice,bid its projects.
Trustee Habecker also commented on the recent Town Board Study Session where
condominium conversion was discussed,stating that the Town should increase their
support of accommodations,i.e.through the advertising budget,in lieu of instituting
new rules/regulations that make development of accommodation more restrictive.
Mayor Baudek commented on the February issue of Sunset Magazine that included an
article on Estes Park -‘Winter Wonderful”,and the January-February issue of Mountain
Living where in the Best of High Country,the Rooftop Rodeo was listed as the Best
Mountain Rodeo.
1.CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of):
1.Town Board Minutes dated January 8,2002 and Study Session January 15,
2002.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Light &Power,January 10,2002:
1.Policy &Procedure Manual -Revised
Board of Trustees —January 22,2002 -Page 2
B.Public Works Committee,January 17,2002:
1.2001 Water Loop Project Change Order,$22,458.00,Kitchen and
Co.
2.Causeway Underpass/Trail Project Construction Management
Scope of Services,$53,900.00,Cornerstone Engineering.
3.Board Room Project Change Orders,$13,296.00,Thorp
Associates.
4.Wildfire Ridge Annexation/Development Agreement —Request 60-day time
extension from 2/06/02 to 4/09/02.
Alan Aulabaugh requested and received a description of the Town-requested Board
Room Change Orders totaling $13,296.00.
It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Doylen)the consent agenda be approved,and
it passed unanimously.
Trustee Barker introduced Libby Evans,President/National Honor Society,who
appeared on the behalf of the Cardboard Recycling Dumpster Project recommended for
approval,on a trial basis,by the Public Works Committee.The dumpster will be placed
on the west side of the Fairgrounds.
2.ACTION ITEMS:
1.INVESTMENT MANAGER -APPROVAL —Finance Officer Brandjotd
reported that currently,investments have been managed internally.To
optimize investment revenue for the Town,he is recommending (1)the Town
enter into an agreement with MBIA Municipal Investors Service Corp.to
provide expert investment advice and support.Additionally,staff is
recommending (2)the investment portfolio be diversified to include other
investments commonly used by local governments and allowed by State
Statute.Funds will be invested in a safe manner,and the client references
(Boulder,Colorado Springs,Lafayette,Frisco,etc.)were verified and found
very favorable.
MBIA Representative Bruce Ely addressed the Board and distributed MBIA
statistics (Triple A rated firm),and confirmed his firm will operate totally within
the Town’s Investment Policy.
Following a question and answer period,it was moved and seconded
(Jeffrey-Clark/Gillette)the Agreement MBIA be approved,and that other
investments commonly used by local governments be allowed,and it
passed with Trustee Barker voting “No”.
2.FALL RIVER TRAIL PROJECT —PRELIMINARY REPORT.Mayor Baudek
confirmed that this presentation was a preliminary report,not an action item.
In a memo dated 1/17/02 submitted by Public Works Dir.Linnane,staff
reported that the Town budgeted $300,000±to design and begin construction
of a Fall Rivet Road Trail System.Currently,pedestrians and bicyclists use
the Fall Rivet Road narrow shoulder.An established,8’trail would improve
safety,as well as provide a very positive trail experience.This trail would
extend the existing and proposed Downtown Riverwalk to the western Town
Limit.Prior to construction and design of the trail,preparation of a tight-of
way/access easement report would be necessary to assure good ptanning for
all phases of the system.The recommended alternative generally follows the
Fall River Road right-of-way.
Board of Trustees —January 22,2002 -Page 3
Mike Todd/Cornerstone Engineering,presented the Preliminary Report,
particularly,Neighborhood Survey (97 letters mailed,44 postcard returned);
trail alignment (West Park Center to RMNP);timing and phasing (start at W.
Park Center,working west,with funding availability for “Reach 1 and 2).
Total distance is slightly less than 4 miles,and landscaping would include
natural features.Approximately 98%of the trail (from Trappers Inn up to
Fish Hatchery Road)would be located in the highway right-of-way.
Mayor Baudek noted his concern when it appears 57%of adjacent property
owners do not support this proposed trail project.
Audience comments were heard from:Warren Clinton/Castle Mountain
Lodge,Mike Wallace/Blackhawk Lodges,Nick Kane/Nicky’s Resort,Bob
Mussman/Sunnyside Knoll Resort,and Jim Tawney/Ponderosa Lodge.
Topics discussed included:safety issues,particularly with pedestrian/vehicle
conflicts,previously established CDOT concerns,elevated walkways relative
to snowplows,funding concerns when there are limited resources and
perhaps other,more appropriate projects (low income housing),potential
decrease in property value,and lighting.
Director Linnane responded to stated concerns,confirming that this
Preliminary Report will be submitted to CDOT for their input—each phase will
be reviewed by CDOT.Following additional discussion,consensus was
reached that Director Linnane will schedule neighborhood meeting(s)to
present maps and discuss and define design,construction,etc.
3.REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION,APRIL 2,2002.It was moved and
seconded (Gillette/Doylen)Resolution #3-02 setting the regular
municipal election for April 2,2002 and designating the Town Clerk as
the Election Official,and,approving the Agreement with Larimer
County for Rental of Election Equipment be approved,and it passed
unanimously.
4.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT.
A.Sales Tax Report.In comparing November 2000 and 2001 sales tax
statistics,a 25%increase is observed;however,approximately 50%of
the increase may have come from “catch-up”payments,resulting in a
10-12%genuine increase.
B.Town Board Room and Dispatch Remodeling Projects —Update.
Beams have been set for the Board Room entrance,and the project is on
schedule.The Dispatch remodel is nearing completion.
C.Lawsuit.Town Attorney White confirmed receipt of a lawsuit filed by Del
Lienemann pertaining to water service in Fall River Estates.Additional
information will be provided when available.
Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 8:41
p.m.
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