The Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County met in regular session in full conformity with the law and resolution of said Board at the regular place of meeting in the Office of the Board of County Commissioners, Third Floor, Courthouse, Boulder, Colorado, on Tuesday, April 9, 2002.

The meeting was called to order at approximately 9:07 a.m. by Chair Mendez with the following present:

Jana L. Mendez, Chair

Paul Danish, Vice Chair

Ronald K. Stewart, Commissioner

 9:00 a.m.

Public Hearing: Docket #SI-99-01 (Lakewood Pipeline SI/1041); The City of Boulder proposes to make certain alignment changes to a portion of the pipeline between Cold Springs Road and Sugarloaf Road. The changes are typically less than 100 feet (horizontally) on either side of the original alignment. In no case would the alignment exceed more than 150 horizontal feet:(9:07 – 9:15) (1848, Tape No. 13/DAT recorder, "counter" mode)

Legal notice was published in the newspaper of record in accordance with the statutory or regulatory requirements pertaining to this matter.

Presenters: David Callahan, Land Use

Bob Harberg, City of Boulder Utilities Division

Present: Barbara Andrews, Assistant County Attorney

Commissioner Stewart moved that the proposed modifications to Docket #SI-99-01 were not substantial and therefore do not require a separate approval process. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (2027)

11:30 a.m.

Update on Workforce Boulder County:(11:31 – 11:49) (2670, Tape No. 13/DAT recorder, "counter" mode)

Legal notice was published in the newspaper of record in accordance with the statutory or regulatory requirements pertaining to this matter.

Presenters: Tom Miller, Workforce Boulder County Manager

Robert Robinson, Workforce Boulder County

Barbara Gigone, Director of Social Services

Jane Ganz, Workforce Boulder County

The Board received an update of Workforce Boulder County projects and progress. This item was for information only and was noted for the record.

2:00 p.m.

Public Hearing: Niwot Road and North. 79^th Street overlay projects, including Niwot Area Road Fund Transportation Improvements:(2:02 – 3:27) (3150, Tape No. 13 through 0516, Tape No. 14/DAT recorder, "counter" mode)

Legal notice was published in the newspaper of record in accordance with the statutory or regulatory requirements pertaining to this matter.

Presenters: Mike Thomas, Transportation

Speakers: Mike Maduff

Vic Hoerner, 6506 Monarch Park Court

Jerry Slepicka, 6675 N. 79^th Street

Michael Berrigan

Max Grooms, 7922 Meadowlake Road

Steve Meredith, 6596 Monarch Park Court

Colleen Hoerner

Commissioner Danish moved to approve the 79^th Street overlay projects in accordance with recommendations of staff and with further conditions of the motion as outlined within the official record. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and directed staff to provide a route of access north to Niwot for subdivision residents during any road closures.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (0497)

1. Applications for use of the Courthouse Lawn:

a. Boulder Business and Professional Women, for a rally in support of Equal Pay Day on Tuesday, April 16th (noon - 1:00 p.m.);

b. KBCO, for use in conjunction with the Kinetic Sculpture parade on Saturday, April 27^th (8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Item No. 1 was noted for the record.

CONSENT ITEMS:

2. Treasurer’s Office -- cancellation of tax lien sale certificates to correct erroneous assessments:

a. #97-0284 (refund $4,477.80);

b. #01-0579 (refund $2,750.30).

3. County Attorney’s Office -- Land Use Resolutions:

a. 2002-26, conditionally approving Docket #SE-02-04 (Timm/ Doran Boundary Line Adjustment);

b. 2002-34, conditionally approving Docket #SE-02-05 (Goebel/ Hoover Boundary Line Adjustment);

c. 2002-35, conditionally approving Docket #SE-02-06 (Mud Lake/ Guercio/Boulder County Boundary Line Adjustment).

4. Bid awards to the lowest, most responsible bidders:

a. Facilities Management #4296-02, District Attorney’s Office Carpet Replacement, to Colorado Carpet Center ($35,149);

b. Road Maintenance Division #4306-02, Dust Control Products, to Envirotech Services (estimated $64,975).

5. Parks and Open Space Department -- lease renewals:

a. Tom & Shirley Stelmach (agricultural lease on the Leonard Open Space);

b. Atticus Coleman (residential lease for the house on the Braly Open Space);

c. Kevin Grady (residential lease for the house on the Heil Open Space).

6. Budget Office -- 2002 contracts with non-profits:

a. Longmont Coalition for Women ($75,243);

b. Boulder Emergency Squad ($44,128);

c. St. Vrain Parenting Center ($28,941);

d. Counseling Center ($25,565);

e. Teens, Inc. ($12,734);

f. Partners of Boulder County ($10,500);

7. Other contracts:

a. Architects -- contract with Colorado Carpet Center for carpet replacement in parts of the Justice Center ($17,460);

b. Workforce Boulder County -- Expenditure Authorization to show State-increased number to be served and identify carry-in money to be used this year (revenue);

c. Facilities Management -- renewal of the natural gas contract with E Prime Energy Marketing (amount depends on usage).

8. Open Space documents:

a. Purchase Agreement (Wyn property);

b. Easement Deed (Clover Basin property);

c. Mechanics Lien Letter, Notice of Property Restrictions (Roloff property);

d. Purchase Agreement, Mechanics Lien Letter, Notice of Property Restrictions (Staley property);

e. Purchase Agreement (County/Peschel), Purchase Agreement (County/City of Longmont), Mechanics Lien Letter, Conservation Easement/Lot A, Access Easement, Water Agreement (Peschel property).

9. Authorization for the Board to go into Executive Session at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10^th, with Larry Hoyt, County Attorney, pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(b) Legal Advice.

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item Nos. 2 through 9 excepting 8e. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (2058)

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 8e with the condition that the Longmont City manager agree to Longmont’s partnership in the agreement. Commissioner Mendez seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, excused; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 2-0. (2670)

Commissioners Matters:

10. Personnel Actions.

None.

11. Resolution 2002-33, conditionally approving Docket #LU-02-01 (Nicholas Limited Impact Special Review/Accessory Dwelling Unit).

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 11. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, no; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 2-1. (2077)

12. Applications for vacancies on the Resource Conservation Advisory Board.

Commissioner Stewart moved to appoint Gladys Forshee to the Resource Conservation Advisory Board. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (2099)

13. Budget Office: 2002 Budget Supplemental Request from the District Attorney’s Office ($22,695).

Presenters: Bruce Knight, Budget Office

Mary Keenan, District Attorney

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 13. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (2231)

Elected Officials and Department Heads Matters:

14. District Attorney’s Office: Notification of grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for the Community Gun Violence Prosecution Program ($240,000), with request to waive admin costs ($15,480) (NOTE: Budget Supplemental Request in Item #13 is for this grant award).

Presenter: Mary Keenan, District Attorney

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 14. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (2288)

15. County Attorney’s Office: Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Boulder for management and maintenance of the Betasso Connector Bike Trail.

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 15. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (2295)

16. Sheriff’s Office: Award of RFQ #4293-02, Towing Services, to Marv’s Quality Towing, Hamilton’s Towing, Help Towing and George’s Towing (NOTE: Policy waiver requested to include George’s Towing, due to paperwork arriving after the deadline).

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 16. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (2301)

17. Transportation Department: Special Event Application for County Roads from Heatherwood Elementary School for a one-mile student fun run on Monday, June 3^rd (8:45 - 11:00 a.m.)

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 17. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (2311)