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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 2022-06-14Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,June 14,2022 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the 14th day of June,2022. Present:Wendy Koenig,Mayor Scott Weberrneier,Mayor Pro Tern Trustees Marie Cenac Kirby Hazelton Barbara MacAlpine Patrick Marichink Cindy Younglund Also Present:Travis Machalek,Town Administrator, Jason Darnweber,Assistant Town Adrninistrator Greg White,Special Council Kimberly Disney,Recording Secretary Absent:Town Attorney Kramer Mayor Koenig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.and all desiring to do so,recited the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA APPROVAL. It was moved and seconded (Hazelton/Cenac)to approve the Agenda as presented, and it passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS. John Guffey/Town citizen spoke regarding the US Constitution Second Amendment and Preamble,violence against citizens,and requested the Town and community work to support and sustain the safety of citizens in the Town. John Meissner/Town citizen spoke regarding the Visitor Center &Rocky Mountain Conservancy Partnership which was discussed during the Study Session,equality of business operations in Town,water bottle refill stations,and inoperable public water fountains in Town. Deirdre Sullivan/United Way of Larimer County President &CEO spoke regarding Estes Park’s membership in the United Way and welcomed Assistant Town Administrator Damweber as the newest member of the United Way Board of Directors. TRUSTEE COMMENTS. Lodging Tax Exploration Task Force Liaison Update.Mayor Pro Tem Webermeier provided updates on the Task Force regarding the proposed tax increase,and how funds would be held and administered.Task Force Manager Bill Brown elaborated that the Task Force has discussed a sales tax increase opposed to a lodging tax increase,has voted to recommend a 3.5%increase to lodging tax for a total of 5.5%,and the Task Force would be discussing the structure of the increase,educating the voters on aspects of the lodging tax,accountability,governance,and recommendations for administering funds should they be approved by the voters. Trustee comments were heard and have been summarized:The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee received a presentation from the Estes Park Housing Authority.The Rooftop Rodeo would be held July 7,2022 through July 11,2022.The Platte River Power Authority has hired Raj Singam Setti as Chief Transition and Integration Officer.Larimer County Behavioral Health Policy Council met and reviewed impact relief funding recipients,including four Estes Park entities.Members of the Board attended the 2022 Regional Elected Officials meeting and Incident Command Training.The Estes Park EDC has received eight registrants for the 2022 Fall B.A.S.E Program.Transportation Advisory Board interviews were conducted and recommendations for appointments would be considered in the Consent Agenda. Board of Trustees —June 14,2022 —Page 2 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT. Town Administrator Machalek provided an update on Covid-1 9 and stated Larimer County has now reached a high level of occurrences. CONSENT AGENDA: 1.Bills. 2.Town Board Minutes dated May 24,2022,Town Board Study Session Minutes dated May 24,2022 and Town Board Strategic Planning Study Session Minutes dated May 17,2022. 3.Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Minutes dated April 28,2022 (acknowledgment only). 4.Parks Advisory Board Minutes dated April 21,2022 (acknowledgment only). 5.Transportation Advisory Board Minutes dated April 20,2022 (acknowledgment only). 6.Amended Purchase Order 38555 for Sauber Three-Phase Reel Trailer,$123,401 -Budgeted. 7.Appointments of Jessica Ferko and Mark Igel and Reappointment of Linda Hanick to the Transportation Advisory Board for terms expiring March 31,2025. It was moved and seconded (Webermeier/Hazelton)to approve the Consent Agenda,and it passed unanimously. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:(Outside Entities). 1.ESTES VALLEY WATERSHED COALITION REPORT.Board President Frank Theis,Vice President and Treasurer Dawn James,and Development and Program Coordinator Wilynn Formeller presented a report on the Estes Valley Watershed Coalition.They highlighted the history and purpose of the coalition,efforts of the coalition since its formation in 2015,funding,current projects,and outreach.The Board discussed the flyers created by the coalition,the Living with Fire video,and how to contact the coalition. LIQUOR ITEMS: 1.RESOLUTION 47-22 TO CONSIDER A NEW HOTEL &RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR NEW VILLAGE PIZZA CORPORATION DBA NEW VILLAGE PIZZA,543 BIG THOMPSON AVENUE.Mayor Koenig opened the public hearing and Town Clerk Williamson presented Resolution 47-22.She reviewed the application for the new Hotel &Restaurant Liquor License,stating all paperwork and fees have been submitted,and the application has undergone concurrent review. The applicant was aware of the Training for Intervention Procedures requirement, and the owner would be scheduling training soon.The applicant was available for questions.Mayor Koenig closed the public hearing and it was moved and seconded (Webermeier/Younglund)to approve Resolution 47-22 for a New Hotel &Restaurant Liquor License for New Village Pizza Corporation dba New Village Pizza,543 Big Thompson Avenue,and it passed unanimously. 2.RESOLUTION 48-22 TO CONSIDER A NEW LODGING ENTERTAINMENT LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR FALL RIVER VILLAGE LLC DBA FALL RIVER RESORT -SKYVIEW AT FALL RIVER VILLAGE,278 SUNNY ACRES COURT.Mayor Koenig opened the public hearing and Town Clerk Williamson presented Resolution 48-22.She reviewed the application for the new Lodging Entertainment Liquor License,stating all paperwork and fees have been submitted, and the application has undergone concurrent review.The applicant was aware of the Training for Intervention Procedures requirement,the manager has been trained and two event planners would be trained soon.The applicant spoke regarding identification,control of alcohol,and was available for questions.The Board Board of Trustees —June 14,2022 —Page 3 requested clarification on the concurrent review.Mayor Koenig closed the public hearing and it was moved and seconded (Hazelton/Younglund)to approve Resolution 48-22 for a new Lodging Entertainment Liquor License for Fall River Village LLC Uba Fall River Resort —Skyview at Fall River Village,278 Sunny Acres Court,and it passed unanimously. 3.RESOLUTION 49-22 TO CONSIDER A NEW DISTILLERY PUB LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR ESTES PARK DISTILLING CO.,LLC DBA ESTES PARK DISTILLING COMPANY I BOB AND TONY’S PIZZA,124 &128 W. ELKHORN AVENUE.Mayor Koenig opened the public hearing and Town Clerk Williamson presented Resolution 49-22.She reviewed the application for the new Distillery Pub Liquor License,stating all paperwork and fees have been submitted, and the application has undergone concurrent review.The applicant was aware of the Training for Intervention Procedures requirement,and training has been conducted at the business.The applicant spoke regarding the TIPS training employees went through,efforts for maintaining compliance with this training,and was available for questions.Mayor Koenig closed the public hearing and it was moved and seconded (Younglund/MacAlpine)to approve Resolution 49-22 for a New Distillery Pub License for Estes Park Distilling Co.,LLC dba Estes Park Distilling CompanylBob and Tony’s Pizza,124 &128 W Elkhorn Avenue,and it passed unanimously. 4.RESOLUTION 50-22 TO CONSIDER A NEW DISTILLERY PUB LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR FTD ESTES PARK,LLC DBA FULL THROTTLE DISTILLERY &GRILL ESTES PARK,231 MORAINE AVENUE.Mayor Koenig opened the public hearing and Town Clerk Williamson presented Resolution 50-22. She reviewed the application for the new Distillery Pub Liquor License,stating all paperwork and fees have been submitted,and the application has undergone concurrent review.The applicant was aware of the Training for Intervention Procedures requirement,and training has been conducted at the business.The applicant spoke regarding the TIPS training,efforts for maintaining compliance,and yearly renewal of the TIPS training.The Board questioned if both locations had separate managers and efforts on maintaining the liquor premise. John Meissner/Town citizen spoke regarding the considerate of staff of the business, noise levels,and the structure of the building. John Guffey/Town citizen requested clarification on the neighborhood boundary,and spoke regarding the effect of noise levels on the neighborhoods and effects of liquor licenses on the community at large. The applicant reiterated the management teams’interest in ensuring customers were not overserved. Mayor Koenig closed the public hearing and it was moved and seconded (Webermeier/Cenac)to approve Resolution 50-22 for a new Distillery Pub Liquor License FTD Estes Park,LLC dba Full Throttle Distillery &Grill Estes Park,231 Moraine Avenue,and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS: 1.RENAMING REQUEST FOR A PORTION OF CHILDREN’S PARK TO “WOMEN’S HERITAGE PLAZA”.Mayor Koenig recused herself.Mayor Pro Tem Webermeier opened the public hearing and Town Administrator Machalek presented a request to rename a portion of Children’s Park to “Women’s Heritage Plaza”,the site of the new Estes Park Women’s Monument.Policy 208—Naming of Town-Owned Parks, Open Spaces and Facilities states the following conditions must be met:1)a compelling reason to consider the change;2)thorough study of the change consisting of a public hearing at a regularly scheduled Town Board meeting,and 3) a unanimous vote by the Board.Mayor Pro Tern Weberrneier closed the public hearing and it was moved and seconded (Younglund/Cenac)to approve the renaming request for a portion of Children’s Park to be renamed “Women’s Heritage Plaza”,and it passed with Mayor Koenig abstaining. Board of Trustees —June 14,2022 —Page 4 Z REVISED POLICY 671 —TOWN FUNDING OF OUTSIDE ENTITIES.Assistant Town Administrator Damweber presented revised Policy 671 —Town Funding of Outside Entities which would:1)require annual reports from Base Funded entities specifying how Town funds were used and how the work of the entity furthers the goals of the Town,2)entities receiving Base Funding provide an in-person presentation to the Town Board on an annual basis regarding the work of the entity, and 3)add the Estes Arts District to the list of entities eligible for Base Funding.The Board discussed the Estes Arts Districts efforts,budget,and Base Funding interests. Greg Miles/Estes Arts District President spoke regarding the aims and efforts of the Estes Arts District,events held by the district,support of local artists,continued growth,and cooperation in creating an Arts Master Plan. Cato KraWEstes Park Nonprofit Resource Center Executive Director stated she was excited to have the opportunity to speak to the Town Board as a new requirement of the proposed policy.This component would give the entities an opportunity to speak about their organizations and funding. It was moved and seconded (Hazelton/MacAlpine)to approve Revised Policy 671 —Town Funding of Outside Entities including adding the Estes Arts District as an eligible entity eligible for Base Funding,and it passed unanimously. 3.SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE 08-22 ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE MODEL TRAFFIC CODE FOR COLORADO,REVISED 2022. Interim Captain Polucha presented the revised 2022 Model Traffic Code (MTC)for Colorado.Earlier this year,the Town learned the 2018 revision of the MTC was a draft version,which was finalized in 2020.Therefore,staff recommended setting a public hearing on July 12,2022 to consider Ordinance 08-22 which would modify the Estes Park Municipal Code and replace the 2018 MTC draft with the 2020 MTC. It was moved and seconded (WebermeierlYounglund)to set the public hearing of Ordinance 08-22 for July 12,2022,and it passed unanimously. 4.ORDINANCE 06-22 CONSIDERING THE INCLUSION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK INTO THE NORTHERN COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT.Mayor Koenig opened the public hearing for Ordinance 06-22 and Ordinance 07-22 and Special Council White presented the Ordinances.Ordinance 06-22 would bring certain water customers within Town limits into compliance with Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District rules and regulations.As the Town uses Colorado Big Thompson water,as overseen by the district,all properties receiving Colorado Big Thompson water must be included in the district.Ordinance 07-22 would bring certain water customers within Town limits into compliance with Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District Municipal Subdistrict rules and regulations.As the Town uses Windy Gap water,as overseen by the subdistrict,all properties receiving Windy Gap water must be included in the subdistrict. The Mayor closed the public hearing and it was moved and seconded (MartchinklWebermeier)to approve Ordinance 06-22 and Ordinance 07-22,and it passed unanimously. 5.ORDINANCE 07-22 CONSIDERING THE INCLUSION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK INTO THE NORTHERN COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT MUNICIPAL SUBDISTRICT.This item was heard and approved in conjunction with Action Item 4. Whereupon Mayor Koenig adjourned the Recording Secretary