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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, July 23, 2013
Minutes of a Study Session meeting of the TOWN BOARD of the Town of
Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held at Town Hall in
Rooms 202/203 in said Town of Estes Park on the 23rd day of July, 2013.
Board: Mayor Pinkham, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Trustees Elrod,
Ericson, Koenig, Norris and Phipps
Attending: All
Also Attending: Town Administrator Lancaster, Assistant Town Administrator
Richardson, Town Attorney White and Town Clerk
Williamson
Absent: None
Mayor Pinkham called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.
Staff stated consultant Eric Marburger would be present at the August 13th meeting to
discuss the proposed compensation policy.
The August 27th meeting would include a discussion on affordable housing with a
presentation by Estes Park Housing Authority Director Rita Kurelja. Recommendations
would be forwarded to the Estes Valley Planning Commission on possible code
amendments to the Estes Valley Development code. Trustee Elrod suggest a problem
statement be developed. Trustee Norris requested the Town Board and County
Commissioners agree to a problem statement before presenting it to the Planning
Commission.
Administrator Lancaster stated the Museum/Senior Center Master Plan has been
placed on hold until the completion of the feasibility study for the Community Wellness
Recreation Center. The community survey for 2014 would be conducted in June, and
therefore, discussed by the Board during the first quarter of 2014. The Capital
Investment Plan (CIP) would be moved to the September 10th meeting as well as the
financing of infrastructure and capital improvements. A policy on the naming of areas
such as parks, streets etc. and the acceptance of art/gifts by the Town would be
developed and reviewed by the Board.
LOCAL MARKETING DISTRICT BOARD APPOINTMENTS AND MAKEUP.
Mayor Pinkham informed the Board the Town has received a resignation letter from
Kathy Palmeri from the LMD Board effective August 21, 2013 with her term expiring on
December 31, 2013. He outlined the process for moving forward to fill this vacancy –
advertise the position to complete the current term of Mrs. Palmeri and then serve a 4-
year term, and applicants to be interviewed by a committee consisting of 2 Town Board
members and the Town Administrator with the Town Clerk facilitating the interview
process. Town Board members interested in participating in the process are to contact
the Mayor for consideration and appointment. In the past, members of the LMD Board
have been involved in the interview process. This practice would not be continued in
2013.
TOWN REAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP POLICY DISCUSSION.
A draft policy was presented to the Board for review and comment. Some of the criteria
outlined in the policy is consistent with criteria used by the Larimer County Open Lands
Advisory Board.
Town Board Study Session – July 23, 2013 – Page 2
Town Board comments are summarized: the definitions for view shed and wildlife
corridors should be consistent with other Town policies and codes; the Town should
consider the highest offer when selling land and not the entity or individual that may
purchase the property as outlined in 105.3.8.3; the value and therefore the sale price of
property should be determined by the Town Board; appraised value and market price
could lock the Board into a certain price; discussed the word acquisition in reference to
purchasing property as there a number of means for acquiring property other than
purchasing; the Board debated the need for a policy on the ownership of property
maintained by the Town; the policy needs to provide direction and not finite standards
that would limit the Town in the future; the Board should review the property inventory
annually; and there is value in identifying criteria for holding property.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst stated property has been deeded to the Town in the past
with no defined use and later developed into a park, a public benefit. He would
advocate the Town hold property for future use yet undetermined. He would not
support a policy. Trustee Koenig would not support a policy as it would limit the Board’s
decisions and future Boards should be provided the latitude to determine the criteria
used in making decisions on the purchase or sale of property in the future.
Trustee Elrod stated a policy would make it clear to the citizenry as to how the Town
determines the retention, purchase/acquisition and disposal of real property owned by
the governing body. Trustee Ericson commented the Town should be proactive in the
management of Town owned properties, dispose of properties that are not needed, and
use proceeds for projects.
After further discussion, the Board requested the property inventory be reviewed by the
Board to determine the value of retaining each property and then proceed with drafting
a policy. The item would be slated for an upcoming study session.
REVIEW 5-7 YEAR GOALS & 2014 DRAFT OBJECTIVES.
Town Administrator Lancaster presented the Board with the latest version of the 2014
Strategic Plan, including Vision, Mission, Key Outcome Areas, Goals (5-7 Years), and
2014 Board Objectives (1 Year Time Frame).
Review of Changes:
- Leave housing under community services and not make it an outcome area.
- Improve Air Quality (Goals 4b) – The item would be revised to include water
quality issues and a measureable goal, i.e. implement projects and polices to
improve the environmental quality.
- Goal 6b – updated to refer to a well-trained and educated Town staff.
- 2014 Objectives
o Board in agreement with projects added.
o Clarify begin the parking structure rather than complete.
o Remove formation of task force for the Town’s anniversary and add
participate in the 100th anniversary preparations of the Park.
o Change “Study” to “Take” any steps required for the FLAP grant project.
ROLE OF TOWN BOARD LIASIONS.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst commented Town Board liaisons have at times acted as
committee members or advocates for entities. The Board has a responsibility to be
impartial. He questioned the role of liaison and suggested the Board may want to
consider eliminating them in the future. The discussion would be rescheduled to an
upcoming study session.
There being no further business, Mayor Pinkham adjourned the meeting at 6:36 p.m.
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk