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Home My Public Portal AboutTBM 1996-06-19.TUNE 19, 1996 FRASER TOWN BOARD The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Board present were Mayor Johnston, Klancke, Havens, and McIntyre. Staff present were Skelton, Winter and Town Attorney Rod McGowan. Minutes Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written. OPEN FORUM Steve Sumrall commented that at the recent community meeting he felt he was prevented by Liz McIntyre from voicing his opinions as he was told he did not live in Fraser, but others in the audience were allowed to speak that do not reside in Fraser. Sumrall reminded the Board that they took an Oath to uphold the Constitution, ie: free speech. Also that the Board members represent a much larger group than just the people that they think voted for them. Sumrall also had a letter from his mother who is a property owner in Fraser and has authorized him to speak for the property. McIntrye addressed his comments. Wally '1h'es apologized for the delay in building the fence at the property on Highway 40 but assured the Board the fence was to be completed very soon. CLOUGH Jay Clough who is running for County Commissioner briefly talked to the Board about his vicws on various issues and answered questions. BERTHOUD PASS PROJECT Mike Voxakis. with CDOT reviewed the project for the pass and gave the hours of closure. This year they will not close until 9:30p.m. Voxakis answered various questions from the Board and audience. ANNEXATION HEARING 8:10 P.M. SEE ATTACHED MINUTES OF HEARING. SPRINKLER SYSTEM AT VISITORS CENTER Jim Tucker submitted a low bid from Lovely Lawns in the amount of $3500 to install a sprinkler system at the Fraser Visitors Center. The request is being made because to many hours of staff time are used to water the lawns and the system uronld put staff time to better Ilse Havens moved to approve this bid from Lovely Lawns motion 2nd Klancke, carried. Tucker advised the Board that he has found a replacement pickup for the gardeners truck that is worn out. This purchase consideration is in the budget. Tucker was looking at one more choice. Mayor Johnson advised Tucker to make sure of what he wanted and let them know at the next meeting STAFF REPORTS Skelton presented updated information concerning building permits in the town. Skelton handed out flyers of the Growth Meeting, should the Board want to hand any out. The Air Quality Ordinance is scheduled for the July 17th meeting. Skelton referred to memo's at the back of the packet. BOARD CHOICE McIntyre would like to see if we can get a copy of the Growth survey on disk. McIntyre made the following suggested amendments to the sub. regs. 1. prohibit ridge building 2. new road to be landscaped and not visible 3. Golf course not allowed use in the open space 4. Set a grade for roads in a slope 5. prohibit wetland disturbance unless it is in the public interest Mclntrye would also like to a letter from the Town, County and Land Conservancy to the Denver Water Board regarding preservation of the Fraser Flats. A letter to the County expressing our concern that any Smith parcel development relates to County Land Use plan. Work with the County on the Byers Peak Ranch relating to pieseivation of the open space. McIntyre voiced concern that the Town is using Roundup for weed control. Havens is concerned with dog mess on the Trails. The need for a revised Dog Ordinance might be revisited. Mayor Johnston asked for an executive session regarding negotiating positions as it related to the Maryvale property. Johnston related to those present in open meeting that the Town had a written response from Maryvale regarding the purchase of the meadow. The amount to purchase the meadow was 4.5 million dollars. A deadline for this was July 20th, and earnest money between $100,00() and $200,000 would need to be put up. The letter also relates other methods that Maryvale would take to address concerns with regards to the meadow. ivicintyre made a motion to go into executive session to discuss property purchase negotiation, 2nd Havens, carried. Board came out of executive session at 10:30 p.m. No further business, meeting adjourned.