HomeMy Public PortalAboutTBP 2013-09-04 FRASER BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
DATE: Wednesday, August 21, 2013
MEETING: Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
PLACE: Fraser Town Hall Board Room
PRESENT
Board: Mayor Peggy Smith; Mayor Pro-Tem Steve Sumrall; Trustees; Philip Naill,
Eileen Waldow, Vesta Shapiro, Cheri Sanders and Adam Cwiklin
Staff: Town Manager Jeff Durbin; Town Clerk, Lu Berger; Finance Manager Nat
Havens; Public Works Director Allen Nordin; Town Planner, Catherine
Trotter; Police Chief, Glen Trainor, Town Attorney Rod McGowan
Others: See attached list
Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
1. Workshop: Business Directional Signage Program
2. Regular Meeting: Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda:
Trustee Sumrall moved, and Trustee Naill seconded the motion to approve the Agenda.
Motion carried: 7-0.
4. Consent Agenda:
a) Minutes—July 17, 2013
b) Resolution 2013-08-04 Approving Minor Subdivision - Replat of Lot 3,
Broken Wagon Wheel Estates
C) Ordinance 412 Municipal Fine Increase
d) Ordinance 413 Amending Model Traffic Code speeds
e) Resolution 2013-08-01 Regarding Ballot Questions in the
November 5, 2013 Election and Enter Into an Intergovernmental
Agreement with the County of Grand for the Coordinated Election
Trustee Naill moved, and Trustee Shapiro seconded the motion to approve the consent
agenda. Motion carried: 7-0.
5. Open Forum: Jane Mather requested the Board talk further with the community
regarding the BPR Annexation.
6. Updates:
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a) Library District—The library gave an update on the current programs available
through the district. The proposal for a 1.5 increase in mill levy was also discussed.
7. Public Hearings:
8. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding:
a) Resolution 2013-08-02 Providing For The Submission Of Referendum Ballot
Questions To A Vote Of The Registered Electors or Ordinances 414 & 415
Repealing Ordinances 407 & 409.
TA McGowan briefed the Board on the process of the referendum and future steps
regarding the ballot question. Mayor Smith addressed the Board and attendees
regarding the Resolution submitting a referred ballot question to a vote.
Trustee Sumrall moved, and Trustee Shapiro seconded the motion to approve
Resolution 2013-08-02 Providing For The Submission Of Referendum Ballot
Questions To A Vote Of The Registered Electors. Motion carried: 6-1.
Sumrall —aye Cwiklin —aye Smith - aye
Sanders— aye Shapiro - aye
Waldow— nay Naill —aye
b) Resolution 2013-08-03 Authorizing Ballot Issues Regarding an Increase In Mill
Levies For Water And Sanitary Sewer Operations and Maintenance and Regarding
the Imposition of an Additional Tax On Retail Marijuana Sales, and Establishing the
Ballot Title and Submission Clause For Such Ballot Issues.
TM Durbin outlined the need for a proposed 5 mill levy to build reserves for the water
and wastewater funds. Discussions were held regarding the amount of ballot
questions on the upcoming November ballot.
Retail marijuana regulations are currently being set at the State level. If the Town
were to allow these facilities the Town is proposing adding an additional 5% tax to
the sale of retail marijuana.
Trustee Cwiklin moved, and Trustee Shapiro seconded the motion to approve
Resolution 2013-08-03 Authorizing Ballot Issues Regarding an Increase In Mill
Levies For Water and Sanitary Sewer Operations and Maintenance and Regarding
the Imposition of an Additional Tax On Retail Marijuana Sales, and Establishing the
Ballot Title and Submission Clause For Such Ballot Issues. Motion carried: 7-0.
C) Disposable Bag tax or fee
TM Durbin briefed the Board on the information gathered from discussions with
Fraser business owners regarding a tax or fee.
9. Community Reports:
10. Other Business:
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Trustee Shapiro moved, and Trustee Cwiklin seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion
carried: 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
Lu Berger, Town Clerk
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (the "MOU") is made and entered into this 4t" day
of September, 2013 in order to memorialize the terms of agreement for the Volunteer Winter
Grooming Program on the Fraser River Trail between the HEADWATERS TRAIL ALLIANCE
(hereinafter "HTA") and The Town of Fraser, by and through its Fraser Board of Trustees
(hereinafter "TOWN").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the Fraser River Trail is owned by the TOWN and is located on open space
owned by the TOWN or within easements held by the TOWN; and
WHEREAS, HTA was formed to advocate and manage trails in Grand County, Colorado
and the incorporated areas set forth in the Plan; and
WHEREAS, HTA is in partnership with the TOWN to preserve, protect, build and
maintain trails in the TOWN and throughout Grand County and both entities share the common
goal of creating and sustaining the public system of networked trails and access for all
appropriate recreational users; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into an agreement regarding their rights and
obligations for Volunteer Winter Trail Grooming.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES:
1. HTA has agreed to establish and manage a Winter Trail Grooming Program for the
Fraser River Trail.
2. HTA will assume all responsibilities for the program which will include, at a minimum, the
following:
a. HTA will ensure that all volunteers execute appropriate liability waivers and
release forms.
b. All volunteers will be provided with appropriate safety training and grooming
education to ensure safe grooming operations and safe trail conditions for trail
users (including but not limited to pedestrians, snowshoes, nordic skiers, and
bicyclists).
c. All volunteer groomers must wear/use appropriate safety equipment and proper
winter clothing.
d. All volunteers must wear safety vest and have orange pole-mounted safety flag
on equipment during grooming operations.
e. "GROOMERS ON TRAIL" signage shall be posted during grooming operations in
appropriate locations to inform users of operations ahead.
f. Volunteers shall be prepared to respond to inquiries from the general public/trail
users regarding the nature of the grooming operations and that no unauthorized
motorized vehicles are permitted on TOWN trails.
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g. HTA and volunteers are not authorized to make any changes to trail alignments
or any other trail improvements without prior approval from TOWN.
h. HTA will immediately provide TOWN with a written report regarding any safety
concerns noted on the trail and any accidents or incidents that may occur during
grooming operations.
i. HTA will incorporate any other appropriate program requirements and volunteer
arrangements to implement the Winter Grooming Program.
j. HTA will remedy any damage to Town facilities or safety concerns caused by
grooming operations immediately upon notice by TOWN or other timeframe as
agreed to by both parties.
3. The TOWN agrees to support the Winter Trail Grooming Program as follows:
a. The TOWN will use reasonable efforts to avoid excessive snow storage within
areas needed for grooming access to the trail or at locations where the trail
crosses a roadway. HTA recognizes that public safety along roadways will take
precedence in the TOWN's snow management operations, and TOWN will use
its best efforts to incorporate HTA requests to change snow management
practices to accommodate the Winter Trail Grooming Program.
b. The TOWN makes no representation that the existing bridges on the trail are
adequate to support grooming equipment, but, will use reasonable efforts to
make improvements to bridges and other improvements necessary to support the
Winter Trail Grooming Program.
c. The TOWN is currently a funding partner of HTA. The TOWN is not committing
any further financial support to this program.
4. HTA agrees to coordinate any grooming or maintenance activities with the TOWN and
further agrees to work around any activities performed by the TOWN during the course
of normal business and any special events that may be occurring during the winter
season. HTA will provide contact information to the Fraser Winter Park Police
Department along with information regarding scheduled operations.
5. Winter Trail Grooming Operations are not TOWN operations and volunteers or
employees related to the program are not TOWN employees, contractors, or agents.
6. The TOWN may require any changes to the Winter Trail Grooming Program it deems
necessary to ensure the safety of trail users or the general public.
7. HTA and/or the TOWN may terminate this agreement at any time without cause upon
written notice.
8. This agreement does not provide any waiver of governmental immunity as provided by
Colorado Statutes.
9. This agreement provides no conveyance of property rights and is not assignable.
10. HTA agrees to indemnify and defend the TOWN for any claims resulting from the Winter
Trail Grooming Program. HTA further agrees to name the TOWN as an additional
insured in a form and amount acceptable to the TOWN, and provide the TOWN with a
certificate of liability insurance coverage evidencing the TOWN as an additional insured
with respect to the Winter Trail Grooming Program.
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11. This agreement is effective throughout the 2013-2014 Winter or no later than May 1,
2014.
12. Notice and Certification. All notices and communications required by this contract shall
be in writing and shall be either personally delivered, sent by certified United States mail,
return receipt requested, to the addresses set forth below, or by facsimile to the numbers
set forth below:
To the HTA:
Headwaters Trail Alliance The Town of Fraser
P.O. Box 946 P.O. Box 370
Granby, CO 80446 Fraser, CO 80442
The terms outlined within this agreement have been accepted and agreed to by the following
parties on this 4th day of September, 2013:
TOWN OF FRASER
Jeff Durbin, Town Manager
ATTEST:
Lu Berger, Town Clerk
[SEAL]
HEADWATERS TRAIL ALLIANCE
President
STATE OF COLORADO )
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COUNTY OF )
Acknowledged before me on 2013, by as
(date of signing) (name of signer)
for the
Title (owner/president) (company)
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
[S E A L] Notary Public
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TOWN OF FRASER
ORDINANCE NO.
Series 2013
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FRASER MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING
PERMIT PROCEDURES AND OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL
EVENTS WITHIN THE TOWN OF FRASER.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds and determines that the provisions of
this Ordinance and the regulations herein adopted for the permit procedures and
operational requirements for special events are reasonable and necessary to protect
and preserve the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Town of Fraser,
Colorado.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
TOWN OF FRASER, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
PART 1 : AMENDMENT OF MUNICIPAL CODE.
1 .1 The Code of the Town of Fraser, Colorado (herein sometimes referred to as
the "Municipal Code"), is hereby amended by adding a new Article to Chapter 6 of said
Code, to be numbered "Article 6 — Special Event Permit Procedures", which shall read
as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
1 .2 The Fee Schedule set forth in Appendix A of the Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding the following fee under Chapter 6 of said Appendix A:
Municipal Code-Based Fees,Costs and Deposits
Code
Section Fee/Charge Amount
Chapter 6
6-6-40 Application fee for Special Events $150.00 plus reimbursement of any
additional fees or expenses incurred by
the Town and/or reimbursement of any
Town expenses incurred in excess of this
amount.
6-6-40 Special Event Liquor License fee $100.00
6-5-40 Special Event Business License $20.00
6-6-60 Special Event Surety Deposit $TBD;Based on size and scale of the
event. (Applicable only if event is held on
Town property)
PART 2: PENALTY CLAUSES. The following section of the Code of the Town of
Fraser, Colorado, contains penalty clauses applicable to violations of this Ordinance,
and such section is herewith set forth in full and hereby enacted:
Sec. 1-4-10. General penalty for violation.
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate, disobey, omit, neglect, refuse
or fail to comply with or resist the enforcement of any provision of this Code; and
where no specific penalty is provided therefor, the violation of any provision of
this Code shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two thousand six hundred
fifty dollars ($2,650.00), by imprisonment for a term not exceeding one (1) year,
or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day such violation continues shall
be considered a separate offense
PART 3: REPEAL. Any and all existing ordinances or parts of ordinances of the Town
of Fraser covering the same matters as embraced in this Ordinance are hereby
repealed and all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of
this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall not affect
or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or committed
in violation of any ordinance hereby repealed prior to the taking effect of this Ordinance.
PART 4: SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of
this Ordinance or the said Codes adopted herein is, for any reason, held to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance or said Codes. The Town of Fraser hereby
declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and said Codes, and each section,
subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more
sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases thereof be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
PART 6: PUBLICATION. This Ordinance shall be published by title only.
READ, PASSED, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES AND SIGNED THIS DAY of SEPTEMBER, 2013.
Votes in favor: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
Votes opposed: TOWN OF FRASER, COLORADO
Votes abstained:
BY:
Peggy Smith, Mayor
ATTEST:
( SEAL )
Lu Berger, Town Clerk
Published in the Middle Park Times on 2013.
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ARTICLE 6
Special Event Permit Procedures
Sec. 6-6-10. Definition.
(a) As used in this Article, the following word shall have the following meaning unless
the context clearly requires otherwise:
Special event means any organized activity involving the use of, or having an
impact on, public facilities, parks, sidewalks, street areas or the temporary use of
public or private property.
Sec. 6-6-20. Authority.
The Fraser Board of Trustees shall hear and decide each application for a
special event permit. When a person applies to the Town for a special event permit, the
application shall be referred to the Town Board and the procedure shall be as provided
in this Article.
Sec. 6-6-30. Permit required.
A special event permit application shall be prepared on a form provided by the
Town of Fraser. The Town Clerk shall endorse the date of its receipt on the application
and shall schedule a public hearing. Any special event held at the Fraser Historic
Church/Community Center is exempt from the regulations herein described in this
Article 6. If alcohol will be served at the event, the applicant must comply with all
applicable Town and State regulations.
Sec. 6-6-40. Application for a special event permit and application fee.
A special event permit application shall be prepared on a form provided by the
Town Clerk's office. An application fee shall be paid at the time of filing the
special event permit application. The amount of the application fee shall be in
accordance with the current fee schedule in effect when the application is filed,
as established by the Board of Trustees. The application must be submitted
thirty five (35) days prior to Fraser Town Board meeting at which it will be heard.
In addition to the application, the following information is required:
(a) Copies of a site map showing proposed development of the site, including
topography, building locations, parking, traffic circulation, usable open space,
landscaped area, utilities and drainage fixtures in a format and quantity as
specified by Town staff.
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(b) A description of the nature of the proposed special event and its operating
characteristics and measures proposed to mitigate impacts with other
properties in the vicinity and the general public.
(c) If the property is owned by other property owners than the applicant, a
letter of permission to use the property for the proposed use must be
included.
(d) Any other information that may be required in order for the Fraser Town
Board to make an informed decision, as determined by the Town.
Sec. 6-6-50. Procedures.
(a) Upon receipt of an application for a special event, the Town Clerk shall
promptly schedule a public hearing upon the application. The Town Clerk
shall post and publish public notice thereof not less than ten (10) days prior to
the hearing. The Town Clerk shall give public notice by the posting of a sign
in a conspicuous location at the site of the proposed event and by publication
of the notice in the official newspaper of general circulation of the Town.
(b) The notice of the hearing, which is posted and published, should at a
minimum, contain the following: The time and place of hearing; the name and
address of the applicant; a brief description of the land and/or event which is
the subject of the matter to be heard; and the purpose of the hearing and the
special event requested.
(c) The Town Board shall conduct a public hearing on the matter. The
applicant has the burden of presenting all necessary and relevant information
and evidence in support of the application to enable the Board to consider the
matter and to make findings on the subject.
(d) The Town Board shall consider the following criteria:
• The health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Town;
• The effect on the surrounding neighborhood;
• The likelihood of a nuisance being created;
• Whether the event does not substantially or inalterably change the
character of the neighborhood and the Town of Fraser.
Sec. 6-6-60. Issuance or denial of special event permit.
After hearing the evidence and considering the application, the Town Board shall
make its findings via resolution. If the Town Board grants a special event permit, it may
impose any conditions which it considers necessary to secure the purpose of Town
regulations and give effect to the Comprehensive Plan or other applicable Town
policies. If the special event is proposed to be held on Town property, the Applicant
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shall provide the Town with a current certificate of liability insurance and endorsement
naming the Town as an additional insured. Such insurance shall be provided in an
amount and form approved by the Town. In addition, if the special event is proposed to
be held on Town property, a surety deposit may be charged depending on the size and
scale of the event.
(a) In its findings, the Board shall report the facts found and its conclusion
whether a permit or application is granted, granted with conditions or denied.
Sec. 6-6-70. Duration of permits.
(a) A special event permit which is not used within the time frame specified in
the permit is void. A special event permit is void upon completion of the
event as specified within the permit application.
(b) Should the event be a more permanent and repetitive nature (i.e.,
repeating over numerous weekends, months, or years), the Town Board
shall have the discretion to issue a permit to accommodate multiple events
or a designated event for multiple months or years.
Sec. 6-6-80. Revocation of permits.
(a) The Town may revoke a special event permit for any of the following
grounds:
• Violation of this Article;
• Violation of any permit conditions;
• Causing or allowing a nuisance in connection with the premises;
• If at any time during the special event, it appears that the health, safety
and welfare of the participants at the special event are in imminent
danger, the Town shall have the right to enter upon the property and take
whatever action as may be reasonably required, in the Town's judgment,
to protect and preserve health, safety and welfare.
(b) If the Town finds that there is probable cause for revoking a special event
permit, the Town Board shall give notice of a hearing to the permittee and
the public in the same manner as notice of a hearing for an application for
a special event permit. The Town Board shall hold a hearing on the
question of revoking the permit and if it finds that ground for revocation
exist, it shall revoke the permit.
Sec. 6-6-90. Penalty.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this Article shall constitute a violation of
this Code and, in addition to being grounds for denial or revocation of a special
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event permit, such violation may be punished as provided in Section 1-4-10 of
this Code.
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C O I L O R A D O AM
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT PACKET
This packet contains the necessary application forms and information to apply for a special
event permit in the Town of Fraser. Please review the packet and contact the Town Clerk with
questions.
All forms should be typed or printed legibly. The application and documents along with any
applicable fees must be submitted to the Town Clerk.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Should you need any additional information or have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Lu Berger
Fraser Town Clerk
lberger(a)town.fraser.co.us
970-726-5491 ext. 201
www.frasercolorado.com
Town of Fraser
PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518
www.frasercolorado.com
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION PACKET
Process and Guidelines
Qualifications: Alcohol may not be served at special events without a permit— if alcohol will be
served at the event, the applicant must meet the qualifications below and complete the
appropriate form. An event is exempt from the alcohol permit requirements, if the event is taking
place at a location that is already licensed by the local licensing authority and State of Colorado
to serve alcohol.
Liquor Permit Qualification: Applicants must be non-profit and registered with the Colorado
Secretary of State for purposes of social, fraternal, patriotic, political or athletic nature, and not
for monetary gain; or which is a regularly chartered branch, lodge or chapter of a national
organization or society; or which is a regularly established religious or philanthropic institution;
or a political candidate who has filed the necessary reports and statements with the Colorado
Secretary of State.
Limitations: Organizations may have no more than fifteen (15) Special Events Liquor Permits
per calendar year. Applications must be received by the Town Clerk no later than thirty (30)
days prior to the event.
Fees: A $150 per day Special Event Permit Fee is required by the Town of Fraser. If the
applicant is applying for a Special Events Liquor License, there is a $100.00 fee payable to the
Town of Fraser. A local Business License is required, a $20.00 fee is payable to the Town of
Fraser. A $TBD Surety Deposit; based on size and scale of the event. (Applicable only if event
is held on Town property)
Application Process: Submit the completed application packet to the Town Clerk; please
utilize the checklist to ensure the application package is complete. Incomplete application
packets will not be accepted.
The application is reviewed by Town Staff and recommendations are forwarded to the Town
Board for consideration at a public hearing. The Town Clerk will notify the applicant of the date
for the public hearing and request that the applicant or a representative be present. The
premises where the event is to be held will be posted with a Notice of Application by the
Applicant not less than ten (10) days prior to the hearing. At the public hearing, the application
will be considered and be either granted/denied by the Town Board.
Premises: Proof of possession or evidence of permission to use the premises must be provided
to the Town as part of the application. By submitting an application, the applicant agrees to the
following conditions:
1. Crowd must be orderly.
2. No staking or trenching is allowed on public property without prior approval.
3. Area must be cleaned and all trash removed at completion of event.
4. Vehicles must stay off grass and walkways.
5. Applicant is responsible for and will be charged for any damage incurred during the
event, including during set-up and clean-up.
6. Applicant and event participants will comply with all Town rules, regulations and
ordinances.
7. Premises must be secured with adequate fencing.
8. Sale, consumption or dispensing of alcoholic beverages on public property without a
license is prohibited by the State.
Security: Applicant must provide a safe and secure environment for the event. Security
personnel must wear visible identification at all times; if professional security personnel are to
be used, applicant must provide their contact information with the application.
Larger events may be required to have police services and associated costs shall be the
responsibility of the applicant. The Chief of Police reserves the right to place officers at events
as deemed necessary in the interest of public safety.
Sanitation and Recycling: Applicant is responsible for proper disposal of waste and garbage
from the event. Such a failure may result in denial of any future Special Event Permits.
Amplified Noise Notification: Amplified noise can only be created between 7:00 a.m. and
10:00 p.m.; the arrangement of speakers and or instruments should be such that it minimizes
the disturbance of others beyond the immediate event area. If it is proposed the event will
extend outside these set times, please include a written request for a variance of the noise
restrictions in the application packet.
Parking and Transportation: Applicants are responsible for providing adequate and accessible
parking and traffic mitigation for their event. Please include details on the site/premise diagram.
Business License: A local Special Events Vendor License and/or Business License is required
of any person(s) or entity engaged in the sale of products or services within the town limits,
regardless of actual business location. If there will be independent vendors at your event (i.e
food, retail) each vendor is required to have a license.
An alternative is for the event sponsor to act on behalf of all vendors as to congregate and
submit all taxes (additional reporting requirements apply in this situation) a Special Events
Vendor License would be required for the sponsor or a normal town Business License. It is your
responsibility to inform vendors of this requirement.
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION PACKET CHECKLIST
Application Information Checklist
Completed Town of Fraser Special Event Permit Application
Completed Colorado Department of Revenue Form DR 8439
Applicable Fees*
$150 per day Local Special Event Permitting Fee
$100 Special Event Liquor License Application Fee (Please note State
fees are not applicable).
$20 Special Event Business License
$TBD Surety Deposit; based on size and scale of the event.
(Applicable only if event is held on Town property)
Diagram of the area or site map to be licensed reflecting bars, walls, partitions,
egress and dimensions. Note: If the event is to be held outside, please submit
evidence of intended control, (i.e., fencing, ropes, barriers, etc).
Copy of deed, lease, or written permission of owner for use of the premises.
Certificate of good corporate standing (NONPROFIT) issued by the Secretary of
State within last two years; or
If not incorporated a NONPROFIT charter
Current certificate of liability insurance and endorsement naming the Town
as an additional insured
APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY AT LEAST
THIRTY FIVE (35) DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
THE PREMISES TO BE LICENSED MUST BE POSTED BY THE APPLICANT AT LEAST
TEN (10) DAYS BEFORE A HEARING CAN BE HELD. (12-48-106 C.R.S.) POSTER TO BE
SUPPLIED BY TOWN CLERK
West Slope Principles for the Colorado Water Plan
1. Solutions in the Colorado Water Plan (CWP) to supply water for growth and
development in one part of the state should not over-ride land use plans and
regulations adopted by local governments in the part of the state from which water
will be taken. 1'2'3'4'5'6''
1.1 No new water supply projects or major changes in operation of existing projects
should be planned unless agreed to by the county, conservancy district, and
conservation district in the area from which water would be diverted. 1'3'5'6''
1.2 The CWP must take into account pending projects, water supply plans,
comprehensive land use plans, local regulatory authority, water quality plans
(208 Plans), watershed plans, multi-party water agreements and related
documents adopted by local governments in the area from which water would
be taken. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
1.3 Both the legislative basis and the legal impact of local government regulatory
tools adopted to mitigate impacts of water projects should be recognized and
protected. 3'6'7
1.4 The CWP should never elevate the agricultural interests in one part of the state
over the agricultural interests in another part of the state to meet the demands
of Front Range development. Agriculture is an important segment of the state's
economy as a whole. Agriculture provides food independence, open space,
wildlife habitat, cultural value, and economic activity wherever it is located.
1.5 Any new supply projects taking water from one area of the state to another
should include funding for "compensatory projects" to serve the area from
which the water is taken.7
2. The CWP should protect and not threaten the economic, environmental, and social
well-being of the west slope. 1'2'3'5'6
2.1 The cornerstones of the west slope's economy are tourism, recreation,
agriculture, and resource development, all of which are highly dependent upon
water to be successful. The CWP should not facilitate additional diversions that
could threaten the region's environmental, social and economic well-being. 1'2'3'6
2.2 To educate the public about existing conditions on the west slope, the CWP
should identify the location and amounts of water that are already diverted
every year from the west slope to the east slope, and discuss the historic and
current consequences of those diversions. 1,2,3,6,9
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2.3 The state should not facilitate, politically, financially, or legally, any new water
supply projects from the Colorado, Yampa/White or Gunnison River Basins to the
Front Range without the consent of the county, conservancy district, and
conservation district in the basin of origin, and unless impacts are avoided and
mitigation is provided. 1'2'3'6'
2.4 New supply projects that involve storage on the west slope must make a
significant amount of water available to west slope water uses. New supply
projects that involve storage of west slope water in an east slope storage project
must provide compensatory storage to protect existing and future west slope
water uses, as well as the environmental and non-consumptive needs of the
basin of origin.'
2.5 The CWP must protect investments in public water and wastewater facilities by
ensuring that costs to upgrade and operate these facilities do not increase
because of Front Range water projects.5
2.6 The CWP must afford recreational in-channel diversions and CWCB instream
flows the same status as other water rights that are protected under Colorado
law. 3'6 Other west slope non-consumptive water needs must be factored into
the CWP.
2.7 Water quality protection efforts of the west slope must be respected and
enhanced by the CWP. 4'5'6
2.8 The historic use of west slope agricultural water rights provides a river flow
regime that is relied upon by all west slope users and must be maintained.8
3. The CWP should identify a process and requirements for each basin to exhaust
available water supply within its own basin before planning diversions from another
area of the state. 1'2'3''
3.1 Transmountain diversion water should be re-used to extinction to the extent
allowed by law, before any proposed new supply development focuses on
further west slope water supply. 1'2'3'6''
3.2 Re-allocation of existing supplies in areas that need more water should be
evaluated (e.g. rotational fallowing, changing to new uses, deficit irrigation).1'3'6''
3.3 Front range infrastructure and water should be shared to meet future demands
(e.g. WISE). Laws and regulations that improve such sharing should be
considered.
3.4 New Front Range in-basin projects should be pursued to fully utilize in-basin
supplies (e.g. Chatfield Reallocation, SIDS, Arkansas Conduit, indirect and direct
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re-use, gravel pit storage projects), including maintaining and enhancing existing
storage facilities. The CWP should encourage and facilitate dredging to keep
capacity, and streamline efforts to enlarge storage by dredging when practical.3,6
3.5 The CWP should promote mechanisms to reduce demand through agricultural or
municipal efficiency/conservation, land use and smart growth policies that
further water conservation, and controls on water usage. 3'6'' Under no
circumstances should agriculture be penalized for switching to more efficient
water use methods.
3.6 The CWP should reject proposals for water to supply new development when
and where there are insufficient water resources available to support them
under all hydrologic conditions without creating risks for other water users. 1'3'6''
Any new supply projects that rely on diversions from the west slope should be
developed within the existing water rights system and not afforded special
status.
3.7 Front Range areas with present and future projected water shortages should
pursue collectively financing projects that provide water resources to their areas.
4. The CWP should outline mechanisms to mitigate the risk of potential Compact
curtailment of the Colorado River. For example, the CWP should adopt low-risk legal
and hydrologic assumptions related to Colorado's obligations under the Colorado
River Compact and the Upper Colorado River Basin Compact in order to minimize the
risk of curtailment on existing uses of Colorado River basin water.'
4.1 There is disagreement on how much, if any, additional consumptive use water is
available from the Colorado River. Because of justifiable reliance and financial
investment, existing uses and users should be protected and not put at risk by
new development.
4.2 The facilities and methodologies for protecting existing users from a compact
curtailment, as well as for mitigation, must be in place prior to any new project
or methodology that would take additional water out of the Colorado River
Basin.
4.3 The CWP must disclose that fully developing the state's Colorado River compact
entitlement will increase the chance of a compact curtailment that would impact
existing users.
4.4 New projects in the Colorado River Basin should be supported and approved, if
at all, only on conditions that will allow diversion and storage at times and in
amounts that will not increase the risk of compact curtailment of other post-
Compact water rights.
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5. The State should not assume a role as a proponent of a water project until the State
regulatory process has been completed and the project has been agreed to by the
impacted counties, conservancy districts and conservation districts in the area from
which water would be diverted.
The above principles are taken from many sources of earlier water principles around the state. The numbers in the above
principles indicate in which documents a similar principle may be found,including:
1 Colorado 58 Water Principles. In approximately 1999,58 Colorado Counties,signed onto these Water Principles,which were
passed as a House Resolution as well.
Z Colorado River Water Conservation District Policy Statement:Existing Transmountain Diversions,Adopted July 15,2008,
readopted July 2011. http://www.crwcd.org/media/uploads/20110719-policies TMD Existing Proiects.pdf
3 Colorado River Water Conservation District Policy Statement:Transmountain Diversions,adopted March 16,2000,revised
and readopted July 2011. http://www.crwcd.org/media/uploads/20110719-policies TMDs.pdf
4 Colorado River Water Conservation District Policy Statement:Water Quality,adopted July 2010.
http://www.crwcd.org/media/uploads/20100720 policy water quality.pdf
5 NWCCOG Water Quality/Quantity Committee Policies,readopted November 2012.
6 2012 NWCCOG Regional Water Quality Management Plan(208 Plan).
http://nwccog.org/docs/wss/rwgmp 2012/Vol%201 Policv%20PIan%202012%20208%20PIan.pdf
7Colorado Basin Roundtable Vision Statement(Nov.2010).
8 Orchard Mesa Check Case,91CW247,Water Division No.5.
9 i.e.Senate Document No.80,Windy Gap Project,Windy Gap Firming Project,Colorado River Cooperative Agreement
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C D L OR A D O
Finance Update: 09/04/2013
Prepared: 08/28/2013
No reports transmitted this week—sorry! There are not any scheduled at this point in the month!
Life has been full of budgets, mainly preparing for tomorrow's budget presentation to the JFOC,
and then my focus will be back on the Town and its Funds.
Wish there was more exciting news to report— but then again what's more exciting than budget
season?
As always please contact me with any questions or concerns you might have: 726-5491 X206 or
at nhavens(a)town.fraser.co.us.
Town of Fraser
PO Box 370,Fraser,CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518
www.frasercolorado.com
C OIL OR A I] O
Treatment Plant update:
• Pre-Treatment Facilities — Things seem to be working well, clean-up and
building repairs will proceed upon completion of chemical building
construction.
• Secondary Treatment Facilities — We are installing new dissolved oxygen
controls and sensors on the # 2 train and moving all the equipment
indoors.
• Disinfection Facilities — Due to extended use, one bank of UV bulbs were
ordered and replaced. Replacement ballast boards were also ordered.
• Solids Handling — With adjustments, the centrifuge has been working.
Although, there is a need to make additional changes then report the
results back to the manufacture.
• Site & Landscape — Town staff has completed their weed spraying and
road grading operations.
• SBR — Draining of the tank has commenced in preparation for the
concrete slab pour across the bottom. The air header pipe will then be
attached without damaging the rubber liner that was installed two years
ago.
• Chemical Building — The project is moving along well.
Please call if you have any questions.
Joe
Town of Fraser
PO Box 370,Fraser,CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518
www.frasercolorado.com
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INFLUENT FLOWS
UPPER FRASER VALLEY TREATMENT PLANT
Date Day Influent GCWS#1 WPR TOF
MGD Influent Flow Influent Flow Influent Flow
1-Jun-13 Sat 0.821 0.484 0.143 0.194
2-Jun-13 Sun 0.809 0.452 0.161 0.196
3-Jun-13 Mon 0.75 0.436 0.131 0.183
4-Jun-13 Tue 0.727 0.418 0.11 0.199
5-Jun-13 Wed 0.721 0.353 0.108 0.26
6-Jun-13 Thu 0.662 0.204 0.101 0.357
7-Jun-13 Fri 0.662 0.38 0.107 0.175
8-Jun-13 Sat 0.741 0.421 0.173 0.147
9-Jun-13 Sun 0.705 0.399 0.125 0.181
10-Jun-13 Mon 0.663 0.369 0.095 0.199
11-Jun-13 Tue 0.658 0.35 0.114 0.194
12-Jun-13 Wed 0.64 0.343 0.094 0.203
13-Jun-13 Thu 0.653 0.342 0.098 0.213
14-Jun-13 Fri 0.678 0.348 0.1 0.23
15-Jun-13 Sat 0.715 0.374 0.124 0.217
16-Jun-13 Sun 0.708 0.355 0.124 0.229
17-Jun-13 Mon 0.651 0.313 0.103 0.235
18-Jun-13 Tue 0.642 0.315 0.111 0.216
19-Jun-13 Wed 0.652 0.326 0.111 0.215
20-Jun-13 Thu 0.641 0.304 0.116 0.221
21-Jun-13 Fri 0.674 0.323 0.127 0.224
22-Jun-13 Sat 0.728 0.36 0.16 0.208
23-Jun-13 Sun 0.725 0.341 0.162 0.222
24-Jun-13 Mon 0.673 0.302 0.129 0.242
25-Jun-13 Tue 0.643 0.296 0.155 0.192
26-Jun-13 Wed 0.629 0.322 0.11 0.197
27-Jun-13 Thu 0.619 0.364 0.107 0.148
28-Jun-13 Fri 0.648 0.411 0.098 0.139
29-Jun-13 Sat 1 0.711 0.398 0.112 0.201
30-Jun-13 Sun 0.715 0.396 0.1241 0.195
AVG. 0.689 0.360 0.121 0.208
MAX 0.821 0.484 0.173 0.357
MIN 0.619 0.204 0.094 0.139
INFLUENT FLOWS
UPPER FRASER VALLEY TREATMENT PLANT
Date Day Influent GCWS#1 WPR TOF
MGD Influent Flow Influent Flow Influent Flow
1-Jul-13 Mon 0.664 0.319 0.11 0.235
2-Jul-13 Tue 0.646 0.289 0.124 0.233
3-Jul-13 Wed 0.695 0.303 0.136 0.256
4-Jul-13 Thu 0.76 0.342 0.185 0.233
5-Jul-13 Fri 0.841 0.398 0.196 0.247
6-Jul-13 Sat 0.826 0.382 0.176 0.268
7-Jul-13 Sun 0.766 0.368 0.17 0.228
8-Jul-13 Mon 0.673 0.326 0.145 0.202
9-Jul-13 Tue 0.635 0.302 0.129 0.204
10-Jul-13 Wed 0.63 0.307 0.135 0.188
11-Jul-13 Thu 0.625 0.3 0.149 0.176
12-Jul-13 Fri 0.67 0.316 0.144 0.21
13-Jul-13 Sat 0.648 0.339 0.155 0.154
14-Jul-13 Sun 0.751 0.351 0.159 0.241
15-Jul-13 Mon 0.647 0.269 0.161 0.217
16-Jul-13 Tue 0.614 0.264 0.132 0.218
17-Jul-13 Wed 0.619 0.247 0.135 0.237
18-Jul-13 Thu 0.649 0.269 0.144 0.236
19-Jul-13 Fri 0.714 0.317 0.144 0.253
20-Jul-13 Sat 0.819 0.389 0.178 0.252
21-Jul-13 Sun 0.777 0.387 0.181 0.209
22-Jul-13 Mon 0.657 0.277 0.178 0.202
23-Jul-13 Tue 0.615 0.249 0.13 0.236
24-Jul-13 Wed 0.633 0.266 0.136 0.231
25-Jul-13 Thu 0.674 0.278 0.152 0.244
26-Jul-13 Fri 0.67 0.289 0.147 0.234
27-Jul-13 Sat 0.74 0.316 0.157 0.267
28-Jul-13 Sun 0.736 0.301 0.152 0.283
29-Jul-13 Mon 0.645 0.263 0.126 0.256
30-Jul-1 31 Tue 0.6451 0.2431 0.1131 0.289
31-Jul-1 31 Wed 0.6711 0.2581 0.1241 0.289
AVG. 0.689 0.307 0.148 0.233
MAX 0.841 0.398 0.196 0.289
MIN 0.614 0.243 0.11 0.154