HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2019-02-26Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,February 26,2019
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 day of February,2019.
Present:Todd Jirsa,Mayor
Cody Rex Walker,Mayor Pro Tern
Trustees Carlie Bangs
Marie Cenac
Patrick Martchink
Ron Norris
Ken Zornes
Also Present:Frank Lancaster,Town Administrator
Travis Machalek,Assistant Town Administrator
Kimberly Disney,Recording Secretary
Absent:Greg White,Town Attorney
Mayor Jirsa 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 (Cenac/Zornes)to approve the Agenda,and it passed
unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Brian Wells/Town citizen spoke regarding the circulation of a marijuana petition.The
Estes Valley Residents for a Healthy Community,have opposed the retail sale of
marijuana within Town limits,and have endeavored to provided education regarding the
effects of marijuana on communities.A Public Health consultant has been enlisted to
research negative aspects of marijuana on communities including increased hospital
admissions,emergency room visits,calls to poison control,and increased violence.
Kent Smith/Town citizen thanked the Board for holding the Facilitated Listening Session
with building contractors.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Trustee Zornes stated Lori Stolen,Director of the Behavioral Health Policy Council would
be providing an update on the Council to the Board.
Trustee Norris stated the Estes Valley Planning Commission has unanimously approved
a resolution in Support of the Joint Planning Area.The Family Advisory Board would meet
March 7,2019 and has 4 openings on the Board.The Childcare and Housing Ad-Hoc
Task Force met with six community groups and have developed principals and draft
criteria for decision making and outreach guidelines.
Mayor Pro Tem Walker received a comment from Westover Construction thanking the
Board for the Facilitated Listening Session.
Trustee Bangs stated Sister Cities Committee met and have been preparing for a
fundraiser scheduled for March 30,2019 at The Other Side restaurant.The
Transportation Advisory Board would schedule a public outreach meeting for the
Complete Streets Policy as suggested by the Board.
Trustee Cenac stated the Trustee Talk was held February 21,2019 and Visit Estes Park
monthly meeting would be February 27,2019 at their new facility.
Board of Trustees —February 26,2019—Page 2
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
1.Bills.
2.Town Board Minutes dated February 12,2019 and Town Board Study Session
Minutes dated February 12,2019.
3.Estes Valley Planning Commission Minutes dated January 15,2019 and Study
Session Minutes dated January 15,2019 (acknowledgment only).
4.Transportation Advisory Board Minutes dated January 16,2019 (acknowledgment
only).
5.Parks Advisory Board Minutes dated January 17,2019 (acknowledgment only).
6.Voluntary Water System Transfer Agreement between Town of Estes Park and
Prospect Mountain Water Company.
It was moved and seconded (Norris/Bangs)to approve the Consent Agenda with
the removal of item 2 to be considered for approval on March 12,2019,and it
passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS:
1.CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR 2019 CHJP AND CRACK SEAL.Engineer Barr
presented a change order to extend the 2018 Vance Brothers,Inc.construction
contract to include the 2019 Pavement Seal Treatment Program for application of
chip,slurry and crack seal resurfacing treatments to multiple roads and one
parking lot in Town.By extending the contract with Vance Brothers,Inc.the Town
would save $23,000 in comparison to projected 2019 costs.It was moved and
seconded (Norris/Zornes)to approve the Contract Extension for 2019 Chip
and Crack Seal with Vance Brothers,Inc.,and it passed unanimously.
REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1.CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM UPDATE.Executive Assistant Simpson
presented an update of the Customer Service Program.She provided background
on the Customer Service Program and highlighted the unique customer services
needs of municipal government.She provided an overview of the organizational
values including responsiveness to customers and situations,approach of respect
and empathy and outcome-focused service.The program would focus on
positively representing the Town,employing a variety of concepts and techniques
and would apply to all levels of staff.The Customer Service Program Team has
been finalizing curriculum with the first training session to be scheduled for late
spring.The Trustees discussed providing data on how the program would improve
customer services.Town Administrator Lancaster stated the program which has
been in development and has not been a result of current Building Department
issues.
2.MICRO-MOBILITY DEVICES.Director Muhonen presented objectives and
content for a drafted ordinance which would govern the comingling of human or
electric-powered transportation devices with pedestrians on sidewalks,trails and
streets.The Model Traffic Code prohibits the use of electric motor or electric
assisted bicycles on public bike and pedestrian paths.Town staff has been
interested in potentially allowing Electric Mobility Scooters (EMS)or ebikes on
some recreational trails and pre-emptively establishing regulations could prevent
problems other municipalities have experienced with the introduction of EMSs and
ebikes.Trustees discussed signage implementation,where sidewalks could be
used by EMSs and ebikes,input of the Estes Valley Recreation and Parks District,
potential of easing traffic congestion if allowed downtown and effect on
businesses.It was determined to bring the drafted ordinance forward for approval
at the next Town Board meeting.
REQUEST TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Board of Trustees —February 26,2019—Page 3
It was moved and seconded (Martehink/Cenac)to enter into Executive Session for
discussion of a personnel matter —Section 24-6-402(4)(f),C.R.S.,and it passed
unanimously.
Whereupon Mayor Jirsa adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.to enter into Executive
Session.
Whereupon Mayor Jirsa adjourned the executive session at 8:10 p.m.
Todd Jirsa,May6r
Kimberly Dr*s’,RØrding Secretary
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