HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Town Board 2000-04-11Prepared 4/06/00 The Mission of the Town of Estes Park is to plan and provide reliable, high-value services for our citizens, visitors, and employees. We take great pride ensuring and enhancing the quality of life in our community by being good stewards of public resources and our natural setting. BOARD OF TRUSTEES - TOWN OF ESTES PARK Tuesday, April 11,2000 7:00 p.m. AGENDA - CURRENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES - PUBLIC COMMENT TOWN BOARD COMMENTS 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Town Board Minutes dated March 28,2000. 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: A. Public Safety, April 6,2000 4. Estes Park Planning Commission, March 21,2000 (acknowledgement only). 2. ACTION ITEMS: 1. Special Review #00-01 for Lot 1, Mountain Man Subdivision, Gisela Grueff & Mike Whipp/Applicants - Motion to Withdraw from Agenda. 2. Special Review #00-02 for Lot 20, Little Prospect Addition and Lot 3, Murphy Subdivision, Tim Wright & Denise Owens/Applicants - Motion to Withdraw from Agenda. 3. Amended Plat and Rezoning Request for Lot 20, Little Prospect Addition and Lot 3, Murphy subdivision, Tim Wright & Denise Owens/Applicants - Motion to Withdraw from Agenda. 4. Final Plat of Pawnee Meadow Subdivision, Tract 2, Arapaho Addition, Portion of Lots 2-4 - Motion to Withdraw from Agenda. 5. Amended Plat of Lot 1 lA, Park Entrance Estates, Janice Larkin/Applicant: A. Mayor - Open Public Hearing B. Staff Report C. Public Testimony D. Mayor - Close Public Hearing E. Motion to Approve/Deny. 6. Resolution #10-00 - Increasing the Fire Pension Fund 2000 Budget to fund the fire pension benefit from $225 to $325/mo., effective May 1, 2000 - Finance Officer Vavra. 1 CONTINUED
7. Election Report - Town Clerk O'Connor. 8. Resolutions of Respect for Mayor Dekker and Trustee Hix - Mayor Pro Tem Doylen. 10-Minute Recess NEW SLATE - BOARD OF TRUSTEES 9. Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly-Elected Mayor & Trustees - Municipal Judge Brown: Mayor: John Baudek, 4-yr. term expiring 4/04 Trustees: Jeff Barker, Stephen W. Gillette and Wayne Newsom, 4-yr. terms expiring 4/04. Trustee Habecker: 2-yr. term expiring 4/02. 10. Appointments - Mayor Baudek: Mayor ProTem Town Board Committees: Community Development Chairman and Members Museum Liaison Rooftop Rodeo Committee Liaison Light & Power Chairman and Members Public Safety Chairman and Members Public Works Chairman and Members Administrative Staff Firemen's Pension Board Policemen's Pension Board Tree Board Larimer County Emergency Management Planning Advisory Board Larimer County Open Lands Advisory Board North Front Range Water Quality Planning Assn. Platte River Power Authority Windy Gap 11. Motion to Adjourn. 2
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, March 28,2000 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 28th day of March, 2000. Meeting called to order by Mayor Robert L. Dekker. Present: Robert L. Dekker, Mayor Susan L. Doylen, Mayor ProTem Trustees Jeff Barker John Baudek Stephen W. Gillette George J. Hix Lori Jeffrey Also Present: Rich Widmer, Town Administrator Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk . Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Absent: , None PUBLIC COMMENT None. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS Trustee Doylen invited the community to a Dessert Reception honoring retiring members Mayor Dekker and Trustee Hix on Monday, April 10th from 6:30-8:00 p.m, at the Conference Center. Trustees Doylen and Hix urged all citizens to complete their census questionnaires, and Trustee Jeffrey appealed to the community to vote in the Town's Municipal Election. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Town Board Minutes dated March 14,2000. 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: A. Public Works, March 16, 2000: 1. Mall Road/Lake Estes Trail Project Construction Bid Award, Kitchen Excavating $383,983.02. 2. Street Improvement Project, $250,000. B. Community Development, March 23, 2000. 4. Resolution #9-00 - Setting Public Hearing date of April 25,2000 for Hatcher Hospitality of Colorado, Inc., dba DUNRAVEN DOWNTOWN, 101-B W. Elkhorn Ave., New Hotel and Restaurant License (former Sgt. Pepperwood's, Beer & Wine Liquor License.) It was moved and seconded (Hix/Doylen) the consent calendar be approved, and it passed unanimously.
Board of Trustees - March 28,2000 - Page 2 2. ACTION ITEMS: 1. CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE ESTES PARK PLANNING COMMISSION, AND THE ESTES PARK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. Mayor Dekker presented said certificates to Al Sager, Harriet Burgess, Margaret Clark, Alma Hix, Edward Pohl, David T. Thomas, and Wayne Newsom for their many years of distinguished and conscientious service to the Town of Estes Park. Effective immediately, the Estes Park Planning Commission will be replaced by the Estes Valley Planning Commission. Trustee Baudek noted his pleasure in working with Chairman Sager on the Board of Adjustment. 2. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION PROGRAM. Mayor Dekker reported on the Town Board's goal of recognizing the Town's volunteers, and identified the 20 Town-associated groups that volunteer their time and effort to the community. 3. CONTRACT/GRANT APPROVAL WITH THE COLORADO HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR THE FALL RIVER HYDRO PLANT RESTORATION. Ass't. to the Light & Power Director Mangelsen reviewed the project that includes a 60/40 matching grant for Phase I of $144,000 (State) and $96,000 (Town). The total project cost is $568,815 with the Town providing $227,526 and the State $341,289. Public restrooms, a Town employee residence, interpretive center and museum are being planned. Town Attorney White has reviewed the contract, and Phase 2 funding will be applied for after 7/1/00. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Jeffrey) the Mayor be authorized to execute said Contract with the State Historical Society, and it passed unanimously. 4. APPOINTMENTS TO ESTES VALLEY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. Trustee Barker cited a conflict of interest and stated he would not participate in discussion nor vote. Mayor Dekker submitted the names of Jeff Barker and Wayne Newsom for 3-yr. Terms, expiring February, 2003, and Al Sager, a 2- yr. Term expiring February, 2002 for approval. It was moved and seconded (Baudek/Hix) the appointments be approved as presented, and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Baudek, Doylen, Gillette, Hix and Jeffrey. Those voting "No" none. Those "Abstaining" Trustee Barker. The Estes Valley Board of Adjustment replaces the Estes Park Board of Adjustment effective immediately, 5. ESTES VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION - RESIGNATION & APPOINTMENT. Mayor Dekker acknowledged the resignation of Al Sager, and requested Ed McKinney be appointed. It was moved and seconded (HiWDoylen) Mr. McKinney be so appointed to complete the 3-year Term that expires December 31, 2000, and it passed unanimously. 6. REVISED LIST OF REQUIREMENTS - NEW & TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS. At the Board's request during their previous meeting, Clerk O'Connor submitted a revised list of requirements for new and transfer of ownership liquor license applications. "Processing" Item #C was revised to require completion of certified T.I. P.S. Training for the licensee and manager within 90 days of opening. It was moved and seconded (Baudek/Hix) the Revised List of Requirements be approved, and it passed unanimously. Following completion of all Town Board agenda items, Town Administrator Widmer reported that Mr. Zahourek has appealed the Court's decision on the lawsuit with the Town. Court-awarded costs of $5,200 awarded to the Town will be stayed pending the appeal. Staff anticipates a 9-12 mo. appeal process. It was moved
Board of Trustees - March 28,2000 - Page 3 and seconded (Hix/Doylen) the Board adjourn as the Board of Trustees and convene as the Estes Park Housing Authority, and it passed unanimously. ESTES PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY 1. APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LOVELAND (HACOL). Town Administrator Widmer reviewed the Town Board's goal of investigating new options in the governance of Housing Authority activities and reported that the goal team has negotiated an agreement with HACOL to staff and assist the Estes Park Housing Authority (EPHA). Sam Betters/HACOL, was introduced and available to respond to questions. The 3-year contract provides a M full- time equivalent project manager/developer to assist the EPHA. Other HACOL staff, including the executive director and special project manager will also participate. The goal is to provide 30 additional affordable units by the end of year two, and 60 additional affordable units by the end of year three. Staff clarified that approval of the contract merely confirms HACOL's responsibility for administrative staff and skills. Until such time as the Town Board elects to appoint a separate Estes Park Housing Authority, all decisions will remain with the Board of Trustees acting as the Estes Park Housing Authority. It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Hix) the IGA with the HACOL be approved and it passed unanimously. Following completion of all agenda items, Clerk O'Connor stated "early voting" is underway in the Administrative Conference Rm., and will continue through Friday, March 31 . It was moved and seconded (Hix/Doylen) the meeting be adjourned, and it passed unanimously. Whereupon Mayor Dekker adjourned the meeting at 7:50 P.m. Robert L. Dekker, Mayor Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk
BRADFORO PUBLISHINGCO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, April 6,2000 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 6th day of April, 2000. Present: Chairman Hix, Trustees Baudek and Gillette Attending: All Absent: None - Also Attending: Assistant Town Administrator Repola, Lt. van Deutekom, 1 st Assistant Chief McCown, Deputy Town Clerk van Deutekom Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 8:01 a.m. POLICE DEPARTMENT SKATEBOARDING ORDINANCE - AMENDMENT: Lt. van Deutekom reported that Town Ordinance 9.18.020 was adopted in 1986 prohibiting skateboarding on any public property located within Town limits. At the request of Municipal Judge Brown, staff reviewed the Ordinance and concluded that the total exclusion of a "reasonable" activity, such as skateboarding, is unnecessary. Assistant Town Administrator Repola presented the following amendment: 9.18.020 Restriction on Skateboards. It is unlawful for any person to operate skateboards on the following public streets, parking lots, sidewalks and plazas: (1) Elkhorn Avenue from 300 East Elkhorn Avenue to and including 200 West Elkhorn Avenue, including all public sidewalks appurtenant to this section of Elkhorn Avenue; (2) 100 Moraine Avenue to its intersection with E[khorn Avenue, including the public sidewalks appurtenant to this section of Moraine Avenue. (3) Riverside Plaza; (4) The transportation center; and (5) All municipal parking lots. The Committee recommends that Town Attorney White be authorized to amend Section 9.18.020 as presented. The Committee directed staff to publish a map to further clarify the restrictions. FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE HOSE - PURCHASE: 1St Assistance Chief McCown reported that a portion of the Fire Department hose inventory requires replacement.
BRADFOROPUBLISHINGCO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee - April 6,2000 - Page 2 $10,000 has been budgeted for the replacement of fire hose in 2000. The following bids were received: Wheatland Fire Equipment 1.75" hose $112 per 50' section 2.50" hose $144 per 50' section Gun Barrel Fire Equipment 1.75" hose $104 per 50' section 2.50" hose $144 per 50' section Mile High Fire 1.75" hose $106 per 50' section 2.50" hose $152 per 50' section Factory Surplus Distributors 1.75" hose $86 per 50' section 2.50" hose $144 per 50' section The Committee recommends purchasing 3,000 feet of 1.75" fire hose and 2,000 feet of 2.50" fire hose from Factory Surplus Distributors for a total purchase price of $9,920.00 REPORTS , None. Chairman Hix expressed his appreciation for the efforts of staff during his tenure as a Trustee. There being no further business, Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting at 8:23 a.m. f.va#. 4.mtilh·o Rebecca van Deutekom, Deputy Town Clerk
....FOR. Pul'll'ING.0. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting of the Estes Park Planning Commission March 21, 2000, 1:30 p.m. Board Room (Room 130), Estes Park Municipal Building Commission: Chair Al Sager, Commissioners Harriet Burgess, Margaret Clark, Alma Hix, Edward Pohl and David Thomas Attending: All Also Attending: Trustee Liaison G. Hix, Directory Stamey, Town Attorney White, Senior Planner Joseph and Recording Secretary Wheatley Absent: None Chair Sager called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. 1. MINUTES of the February 15, 2000 meeting were approved as presented. 2. CONSENT- WITHDRAWN ITEMS a. Amended Plat, Tracts 42, 43 & 46, Fall River Addition, Charles Franklin Hix, Jr. Trust/Applicant. This submittal was withdrawn by Staff, because the applicant submitted a revised plat that included property not included previously and the Planning Commission had not approved a revised Preliminary Plat as required. It was moved and seconded (Thomas/Burgess) that the Amended Plat, Tracts 42,43 & 46, Fall River Addition be withdrawn, and it passed unanimously with one abstention (Hix). b. Amended Plat, Lot 1, Mount View Park and a portion of Meyer's Addition, Black Canyon Inn, James Sloan/Applicant. This submittal was withdrawn at the applicant's request. It was moved and seconded (Pohl/Clark) that the Amended Plat, Lot 1, Mount View Park and a portion of Meyer's Addition be withdrawn, and it passed unanimously. 3. SUBDIVISIONS a. Preliminary Plat, Lots lA and 2A, Amended Plat of Lots 1 & 2, Tiny Town Subdivision, Gary Mitchell/Applicant. Paul Kochevar, representing the applicant, reviewed the proposed plat and answered questions from Commissioners. All the cabins but one are currently on public sewer. The remaining cabin (#23 on Lot 1) will be connected at a future date. All cabins will be connected to Town water. The cabins have all been condominiumized. Senior Planner Joseph reviewed the Staff Report. There was no public comment. It was moved and seconded (Pohl/Hix) that the Preliminary Plat, Lots lA and 2A, Amended Plat of Lots 1 & 2, Tiny Town Subdivision, be approved with the following conditions, and it passed unanimously.
BRADFOROPUILISHINGCO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Planning Commission - March 21, 2000 Page 2 1. A note shall be placed on the plat indicating the need for drainage to be conveyed across Lot 4 to the river. 2. The existing unrestricted highway access to Lot 3 (mini-golf) shall be abandoned, and the parking for this business shall be relocated to a gravel lot on the east end of Lot 3 to be accessed from the new street right of way. A fence or barrier shall be constructed across the abandoned parking along the ROW of the highway. 3. Both segments of street right of way shall be constructed to public street standards by the developer as a part of this subdivision. Plans for this construction shall be submitted to Public Works for review and acceptance. 4. The 50 ft. wide access easement to serve the adjacent lot on the east (formerly KFC) shall be specifically labeled as such. 5. The developer as a part of this subdivision shall accomplish relocation of the existing paved driveway into the new easement that serves as access to the lower level storage units under the Texaco station. The old access easement on Lot 3 shall be specifically noted to be vacated with this plat. 6. The new 25 ft. wide access easement crossing the south comer of Lot 3 to access the east door of the storage level on Lot 2 shall be identified as a new easement to be dedicated with this plat. 7. New ISO calculations based on extension of water service to Lot 4 shall be provided. 8. A condition of approval shall be that public water service shall be extended to Lot 4 by the developer as a part of this subdivision and all existing units be connected. 9. Existing utility easements on Lot 2 shall be labeled as such. 10.All buildings shown on the plat shall be labeled. 11.Requirements made by Public Works Director in his memo dated February 9,2000, shall be met. 12.The two paved public ROW access road sections will not be maintained by the Town. 13.As cabins have been condominiumized, the private road loop on Lot 4 shall be paved and completed. 14.Condominium declarations regarding access and utilities shall be provided. c. Amended Plat, Lot 11 A, Amended Plat of Lots 11, 12, & 13, Park Entrance Estates, Janice A. Larkin/Applicant. Lonnie Sheldon of Van Horn Engineering represented the applicant. Senior Planner Joseph reviewed the Staff Report. Appropriate lot numbering was discussed. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Clark) to recommend approval of Amended Plat, Lot 11A of Amended Plat of Lots 11,12, & 13, Park Entrance Estates with the following conditions and it passed unanimously. 1. Delete the proposed label on the lots. 2. The ten-foot utility easements referred to on Note 3 shal! be graphically delineated on the plat. 4. DEVELOPMENT PLANS a. Development Plan 00-04, Lot 4, Beaver Point 3rd Addition, Cedar Ridge Condominiums, Jack Williams/Applicant. Paul Kochevar of
BRADFOROPUILISHING.O. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Planning Commission - March 21, 2000 Page 3 Estes Park Surveyors, representing the applicant, reviewed his memo dated March 21, 2000, and answered questions from Commissioners. Drainage easements will be determined prior to time of building permit. Commissioner Pohl requested a corrected time/date notation of EPS fax machine. There was no public comment. It was moved and seconded (Burgess/Clark) to approve Development Plan 00-04, Lot 4, Beaver Point 3rd Addition with the following conditions. Motion passed. Those voting yes: Pohl, Burgess, Sager, Clark. Those voting no: Thomas, Hix. 1. Prior to issuance of a final Certificate of Occupancy on this site, all required planting improvements shall be installed or guaranteed. 2. The proposed contours for relocation of existing drainage easement and natural drainage swale shall be added to the plan. 3. Vacation of the existing drainage easement as originally platted, and dedication of a new, recorded easement shall be accomplished priorto issuance of a building permit on this site. 4. The plan shall provide 100 new shrubs, or alternatively, thirty new trees (total) in addition to previous landscape requirements. 5. Requirements made by Public Works Director in his memo dated February 9,2000, shall be met. 6. A vicinity map shall be added to the plan. 7. A new Improvement Guarantee shall be submitted and approved by staff. b. Development Plan 00-03A, Lot 1, Mount View Park and a portion of Meyer's Addition, Black Canyon Inn, James Sloan/Applicant. Paul Kochevar reviewed the proposal. It was determined that it was inappropriate to split the lot. Staff noted that combustible materials could not be used in the walkway within the setbacks to comply with the building code. A note will be added that the UBC as well as the ADA requirements for accessibility will be met. At least one handicapped parking space will be added to each area (restaurant, conference center, accommodation units). Senior Planner Joseph reviewed the Staff recommendations. The location of the sewer line in the southwest corner is dependent upon the possible future development in that area; therefore, the final engineering will be postponed until future development is determined. There was no public comment. It was moved and seconded (Thomas/Pohl) to approve Development Plan 00-03A, Lot 1, Mount View Park and a portion of Meyer's Addition with the following conditions, and it passed unanimously. 1. All EPSD requirements shall be met. All proposed new utility lines shall be shown on the plan, and easements provided as required. Design plan and profile for new sewer lines and their associated easements should be reviewed and accepted by EPSD prior to approval. Dedication of required new utility easements and abandonment of old easements shall be recorded with Larimer
DRAC>FORD.U.LISHING.0. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Planning Commission - March 21, 2000 Page 4 county, prior to requesting building permits for the units next to Black Canyon Creek. 2. The plan shall identify locations for future expansion of the parking to a total of 140 spaces, so that the parking demand can be met in the future if in fact the proposed 108 spaces prove not to be adequate. The applicant shall furnish a detailed parking analysis on a separate written form demonstrating that adequate parking is provided. 3. All buildings shall be given a unique label or designation on the plan. Floating building labels that appear in error shall be removed. 4. Handicap Accessible units and access must be provided as identified in the Chief Building Official's memo dated January 4, 2000, to include deletion of the note regarding the 1 to 100 ratio. The plan shall show all required handicapped parking spaces, approved by the Town Building Official. 5. A Floodplain Development Permit is required prior to construction of units in the southwest corner as noted in the Chief Building Official's memo dated January 4,2000. There being no further business, Chair Sager made closing remarks regarding this last meeting of the Estes Park Planning Commission and adjourned the meeting at 3:08 p.m. Al Sager, Chair Meribeth Wheatley, Recording Secretary
MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Mayor Dekker and Board of Trustees From: Bob Joseph, Senior Planner Date: 4-5-00 Subject: Amended Plat, Lot 11A, Amended Plat of Lots 11, 12, and 13, Park Entrance Estates. RANGE VI EW HEINZ EL.-1 -*0Z7094 ,·Pj I 1 1» 4 1 \% HIGH DRIVE ~ ~ oic,Rcil 34 HEIGHTS SITE f- -1 4, 1 2 PARK ~ ENTRANCE ESTATES --r~ - -HIC-IRIVE 8*N 36 BEAVER ~ BEAVER POINT~~~~D·· POINT \ HEIGHTS - SECOND 1 Background: This is a proposal to split an existing lot to create two new lots( 1.25 ac. and 1.74 ac.), one of which (11B) is being considered for a conservation easement. The original plat of Park Entrance Estates created three separate lots on this property. Several years ago these lots were combined into the single existing lot. This property is now zoned E-1, Estate ( one acre minimum lot area). The proposed lot split conforms to all applicable code requirements. Also, this plat dedicates drainage easements as requested by the Public Works department. Recommendation: The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval. -7 -Oj
RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE SUMS OF MONEY 10-00 A RESOLUTION TO SUPPLEMENT THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK'S 2000 FIRE PENSION FUND BUDGET. WHEREAS, the Fire Pension Board approved an increase in the base volunteer fire pension benefit from $225 to $325 per month effective May 01, 2000; and WHEREAS, the pension benefit increase was not included in the 2000 Fire Pension Fund Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO: 1. THAT the Fire Pension Fund 2000 budget be increased from $61,250 to $79,250 to pay the 2000 fire pension benefits. 2. Source ofthe funds will be the accumulated fund cash balance. ADOPTED this 11th day ofApril, 2000. Mayor ATTEST: Town Clerk
BRADFOROPUBLISHINGCO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, March 17, 2000 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the FIREMEN'S PENSION BOARD of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 17th day of March, 2000. Board: Mayor Dekker, Fire Chief Dorman, 1 St Ass't Chief McCown, 24 Ass't. Chief Weakland, Dept. Member Deats, Treasurer Vavra, Clerk O'Connor Attending: Mayor Dekker, Chief Dorman, 2nd Ass't. Chief Weakland, Dept. Member Deats, Treasurer Vavra, Clerk O'Connor Also Attending: None Absent: 1st Ass't. Chief McCown Mayor Dekker called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Chief Dorman noted that State Statute requires three Fire Dept. members to serve on the Firemen's Pension Board, thus Dept. Member Deats will be attending all such meetings.. ACTUARIAL STUDY - UPDATE ON ESTIMATED BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT COSTS. Treasurer Vavra briefed the Board on the frequency and purpose of the actuarial study. Discussion followed on the estimated benefit increases between $300/mo. - $350/mo., and pre-retirement death benefit. The current pension rate is $225/mo., and was last increased effective July 1, 1996. Should the Board approve an increase, the budget must be supplemented, and any budget supplement must be approved by the Board of Trustees. It was moved and seconded (O'Connor/Dorman) the following be approved, and it passed unanimously: 1. The base pension benefit be increased from $225 to $325/mo. for all current individuals receiving pension and all future retirees, effective May 1, 2000. 2. The Pre-retirement death benefit be authorized for a surviving spouse of an active volunteer firefighter killed in the line of duty at the base pension benefit, said benefit to be pro-rated based upon the number of years of service until the spouse's death or re-marriage. 3. The Firemen's Board requests the Board of Trustees approve a Year 2000 Budget Supplement (estimated to be $15,400) that is to be prepared by Treasurer Vavra and submitted to the Town Board on April 11th. It was also noted that the Pension Board's goal is to raise the pension rate to $350/mo. for the 2001 Budget.
DRADFOROPUBLISHINGCO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Firemen's Pension Board - March 17, 2000 - Page 2 MISCELLANEOUS. As reported at the last meeting, research continues on financial incentives for members to fill and/or retain officer positions There being no further business, Mayor Dekker adjourned the meeting at 9:34 a.m. ALIT- o 'bu-4.~ Vickie O'Connor, CMC, Town Clerk
Town Clerk's Office Memo To: Board of Trustees From: Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk Date: April 7,2000 Re: April 4,2000 Election Tally STATEMENT AND CERTIFICATE OF DETERMINATION OF AN ELECTION HELD APRIL 4,2000 TOWN OF ESTES PARK Precinct #1 FOR MAYOR: Early/Absentee Polling Place Total Votes Cast GERALD MAYO 178 341 519 JOHN BAUDEK* 296 518 814* *Elected to 4-yr. term FOR TRUSTEE: Early/Absentee Polling Place Total Votes Cast ALAN R. AULABAUGH 179 407 586 Tie DAVID HABECKER** 207 379 586 Tie** STEPHEN W. GILLETTE* 353 614 967* PATRICK CIPOLLA 185 329 514 RICHARD HOMEIER 186 382 568 WAYNE NEWSOM* 275 507 782* JEFF BARKER* 293 501 794* *Elected to 4-yr. terms **Elected to 2-yr. term
Candidates Aulabaugh and Habecker each received 586 votes resulting in a tie for the 2-yr. term as Trustee. Section 31-10-1204 CRS states the tie is determined by lot. With the assistance of Municipal Judge Brown, Clerk O'Connor conducted a drawing on April 6,2000. David Habecker was declared Trustee for a 2-yr. term. Total eligible voters = 4,628 Early & Absentee votes cast = 492 Polling Place votes cast = 883 TOTAL VOTES CAST = 1,375 = 29.7% As you recall, we rented the Accu-Vote Election System from Larimer County, and I believe the election process was very successful. I am also very pleased with the Town's website where candidate biographies and photos were available, and in particular, the election results which were available by 8:00 p.m. immediately following the election. I would like to applaud the efforts of: > The Larimer County Election Dept. staff, including the election equipment technicians for their tremendous support services. 1 Election Judges Jowayne Johnson, Rich Smith, Laura Chrastil and Maryella Pearson who performed so admirably, particularly with the change in using the computerized Voter Signature List. k Staff members Greg Sievers, Roy Johnson, Mike Hulbert, Laurie Button and Peter Marsh. > Deputy Clerk van Deutekom, who experienced her first election as an Election Official. In a subsequent report, I will provide a list of all expenses. • Page 2
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS TOWN BOARD MEETING April 11,2000 Board of Trustees: Mayor John Baudek Trustee, 4-yr. term Stephen W. Gillette Trustee, " Jeff Barker Trustee, " Wayne Newsom Trustee, 2-yr. term, David Habecker Trustee Susan L. Doylen (current) Trustee Lori Jeffrey (current) Mayor ProTem - Sue Doylen Intergovernmental Liaison - Sue Doylen COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DOYLEN, SUE/CHAIRMAN BARKER, JEFF HABECKER, DAVI D Museum Liaison - Sue Doylen Rooftop Rodeo Liaison - Jeff Barker LIGHT & POWER JEFFREY, LORI/CHAIRMAN HABECKER, DAVID NEWSOM, WAYNE PUBLIC SAFETY GILLETTE, STEPHEN/CHAIRMAN JEFFREY, LORI NEWSOM, WAYNE 1
PUBLIC WORKS BARKER, JEFF/CHAIRMAN DOYLEN, SUE GILLETTE, STEPHEN ADMINISTRATION Richard D. Widmer, Town Administrator Randy Repola, Ass't. Town Administrator/Chief of Public Safety Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk Monte L. Vavra, Town Treasurer/Town Clerk ProTem Gregory A. White, Town Attorney John P. Frey, Assistant Town Attorney Rebecca van Deutekom, Deputy Town Clerk Gary R. Brown, Municipal Judge John W. Easley, Jr., Assistant Municipal Judge ESTES VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION HABECKER, DAVI D/Liaison FIREMEN'S PENSION BOARD BAUDEK, JOHN, Mayor DORMAN, SCOTT, Pres. VAVRA, MONTE, Treas. McCOWN, DARYL, 1St Ass't. Chief O'CONNOR, VICKIE, Secy. (DEATS, STEVE, Fire Dept. Member) POLICEMEN'S PENSION BOARD BAUDEK, JOHN, Mayor VAVRA, MONTE, Treas. O'CONNOR, VICKIE, Secy. REPOLA, RAN DY, Chief Public Safety 2
TREE BOARD BARKER, JEFF AMOS, WENDELL GRAY, ALICE SPEEDLIN, DAN - Staff FRANKLIN, RUSS, " RISCHE, TIM, " LARIMER COUNTY EMERGENGY MANAGEMENT PLANNING ADV. BOARD FILSINGER, GREGG LARIMER COUNTY OPEN LANDS ADVISORY BOARD JEFFREY, LORI NORTH FRONT RANGE WATER QUALITY PLANNING ASSN. LINNANE, BILL GOEHRING, BOB/Alternate PLATTE RIVER POWER AUTHORITY BAUDEK, JOHN (term expires 4/04) MATZKE, RICHARD (term expires 2/31/03) WINDY GAP WHITE, GREG LINNANE, BILL/Alternate 3