MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOULDER COUNTY, TUESDAY,
JULY 30, 2002
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, July 30, 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.
Land Use Department:
Public Hearing: Docket #SPR-02-088 (Waddle Addition); Site Plan Review for
the construction of a 3,844 square foot addition (above grade = 3,844 sq.ft./below
grade = 0 sq.ft./finished floor area = 1,218 sq.ft./unfinished floor area =
2,327 sq.ft.) (located at 4577 Eldorado Springs Drive, Lot 2, Valle Del Rio
subdivision, in Section 20, T1S, R70W.) (9:07 – 9:29) (0461, Tape No.
31/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: Heather Stroud, Land Use Department
Present: Barbara Andrews, Assistant County Attorney
Speakers: Ted Waddle, Applicant
Tom Meyer, 4151 Eldorado Springs Drive
Helen Roberts, 4479 Prado Drive
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved to conditionally approve Docket #SPR-02-088,
in accordance with staff recommendations, commitments of record by
applicant, and with additional conditions regarding landscaping as contained
within the official record. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (0947)
11:00 a.m.
Land Use Department:
Docket #SPR-02-035 (McNally Access and Bridge); Site Plan Review for the
construction of a driveway and bridge, requiring 260 cubic yards of grading
(located at 35528 Boulder Canyon Drive in Section 32, T1N, R71W) (Tabled from
06/20/02 & 07/25/02). (11:16 – 12:12) (1630, Tape No. 31/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: Phillip Hartigan, Land Use Department
Mike Thomas, Transportation Department
Present: Barbara Andrews, Assistant County Attorney
Speakers: Michael McNally, Applicant
Jahnavi Stenflo
Jeff Moline, Parks and Open Space Department
ACTION
Commissioner Danish moved to enter into executive session for the purpose
of receiving legal advice pertaining to this matter pursuant to CRS
24-6-402(4)(b) Legal Advice. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (2530)
ACTION
Commissioner Danish moved to conditionally approve Docket #SPR-02-035, in
accordance with staff recommendations, commitments of record by applicant,
and with additional conditions as contained within the official record
including but not limited to gated access and extensive revegetation of
areas disturbed by construction. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, no; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 2-1. (2545)
2:00 p.m.
Land Use Department:
Public Hearing: SPR-02-081 (Hartig Residence); Site Plan Review for the
construction of a 3,753 square foot residence (above grade = 3,591 sq.ft./ below
grade = 162 sq.ft./finished floor area = 2,822 sq.ft./unfinished floor area =
931 sq.ft.) (located at 76 South Peak Trail, Lot 5, Swiss Peaks sub-division, in
Section 26, T1N, R72W). (2:02
– 3:11) (2660, Tape No. 31/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: Heather Stroud, Land Use Department
Present: Barbara Andrews, Assistant County Attorney
Speakers: Paul Hartig, Applicant
Michael Gunst, 47 S. Peak Trail
Marcia Steward
Sherman Shachter
Arnold Price, S. PeakTrail
Lily Gelb, Lot 9 Swiss Peaks
Carol Kyle
David Eisenstien, Attorney for applicant
ACTION
Commissioner Danish moved to table Docket #SPR-02-081 to 10:00 a.m.
August 27, 2002 in order for the applicant to make adjustments and revisions
as recommended by the Commissioners. Commissioner Stewart seconded the
motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (4781)
10:00 a.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
(10:07 – 10:50) (0967, Tape No. 31/DAT counter mode)
OLD BUSINESS:
LAND USE ITEMS:
1. Docket #SE-02-10 (Juniper Heights Townsite/Smethills/Ingalls LR/BLA);
Subdivision Exemption for a Lot Recognition and a Boundary Line Adjustment
within a Townsite (located at 140, 160 & 132 Juniper Heights Road, west
of Gross Dam Road and north of Coal Creek Canyon Drive/SH 72, in Section 28,
T1S, R71W.) (10:07 – 10:16) (0967, Tape No. 31/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: Greg Oxenfeld, Land Use Department
Present: Barbara Andrews, Assistant County Attorney
Speakers: Andrew J. Simpson, Attorney representing Applicants
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved to conditionally approve Docket #SE-02-10, in
accordance with staff recommendations, commitments of record by applicant,
and with additional conditions as contained within the official record.
Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1178)
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSENT ITEMS:
2. On-Call Employee Vehicle Information Form for John Sinnickson,
Commissioners Office.
3. Head Start – Request For Proposal awards to the only respondents:
a. #4347-02, Food Services, to Boulder Valley Schools;
b. #4348-02, Occupational, Physical & Speech Therapists, to Centura
Rehabilitation.
4. County Attorney’s Office – Land Use Resolutions:
a. 2002-76, conditionally approving Docket # LU-02-06 (Hudson LU/SPR);
b. 2002-86, approving Docket #DC-02-07 (Land Use Code Text & Map
Amendment – Niwot Transferable Development Rights);
c. 2002-88, conditionally approving Docket # SU-01-01 (Columbine
Unity Center SU/SSDP);
d. 2002-89, conditionally approving Docket # SD-01-04 (Wood Meadow NCNUPUD
PP);
e. 2002-91, conditionally approving Docket #SD-01-01 (Spencer PUD PP);
f. 2002-92, conditionally approving Docket # HP-02-03 (Martindale
Granary Historic Landmarking).
5. Human Resources – amendments to existing contracts to add VisionLink
training services:
a. Dr. F.C. Luna ($16,500);
b. Dennice Kercher ($16,500);
c. Lynn Pollard ($15,000);
d. Susan Owens ($15,000);
e. Audrey Nelson ($15,000).
6. Other contracts:
a. Architects – contract with Total Concrete Services for
Sundquist Building Addition concrete work ($55,474.02);
b. Commissioners – Economic Development Program contract with the
Tourism and Recreation partnership ($15,300);
c. Parks and Open Space – continuing services contract with
Lumberjacks Logging & Firewood for forestry management prescriptions
(not to exceed $75,000);
d. Parks and Open Space – amendment to the Stroh/Dickens Barn
exhibit design contract with Condit Exhibits to add services (additional
$38,335);
e. Parks and Open Space – contract with the Boulder County Fair,
Livestock Show & Rodeo for the 2002 County Fair ($34,130 prize money,
$6,000 security);
f. Workforce Boulder County – renewal of the computer services
contract with Computer Systems Design Company ($41,400);
g. Workforce Boulder County – renewal of the career counseling
& group facilitation services contract with Linda Woods ($11,640).
7. Open Space acquisition documents: Mechanics Lien Letter, Access
Easement, Lot A Restrictive Covenants, Lot B Restrictive Covenants (Barrett II
property).
8. Parks and Open Space Department: Award of Bid #4338-02, St. Vrain
Trail Master Consulting and Design Services, to the lowest most responsible
bidder – ERO Resources ($19,977.00)
9. Authorization for the Board to go into Executive Session at 10:30
a.m. on Wednesday, July 31st, with Larry Hoyt, County Attorney,
pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(b) Legal Advice.
ACTION
Commissioner Danish moved approval of Items No. 2 through 9. Commissioner
Mendez seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1210)
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Commissioners Matters:
10. Personnel Actions.
None.
11. Budget Office – 2002 Budget Supplemental Requests:
a. Longs Peak Energy Conservation ($10,000);
b. Surveyor ($3,000).
Presenter: Margaret Parish, Budget Office
Amy Hollander, Longs Peak Energy Conservation (11a)
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Items No. 11a and 11b.
Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1263)
12. Diversity Coordinator – recommendations for funding:
a. Latina Women’s League dinner/dance fundraiser ($1,000);
b. El Comité de Longmont 22nd anniversary celebration
($1,000).
ACTION
Commissioner Danish moved approval of Items No. 12a and 12b. Commissioner
Stewart seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1277)
13. Resolutions 2002-90, appointing Board of Equalization referees
(Kim M. Dillinger, John M. Thornbury, David J. Feeser, Larry W. Heckley,
Linda A. Pissare.)
Presenter: Robert Gunning, Assistant County Attorney
ACTION
Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item No. 13. Commissioner Stewart
seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1284)
14. Stipulation as to 2001 Value for the Petition for Abatement or
Refund of Taxes filed by M&M 9th Street LLC, ID #141944
($8,846.34.)
Presenter: Robert Gunning, Assistant County Attorney
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 14. Commissioner Danish
seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1319)
15. Petitions for Abatement or Refund of Taxes filed by Nextel West
Corporation, recommended for approval by the Assessor:
a. ID #0702688 ($1,017.54);
b. ID #0702689 ($1,139.88);
c. ID #0702690 ($1,137.40).
Presenter: Robert Gunning, Assistant County Attorney
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Items No. 15a through 15c.
Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1331)
Board of Social Services Matters:
The Board of Commissioners convened as the Board of Social Services for
the purpose of considering the following Item No. 16, after which the Board
reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners:
16. Social Services Department: Award of RFP #4346-02, Copier
Maintenance, to All Copy Products, the second lowest bidder ($0.011 per
copy).
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 16. Commissioner Danish
seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1337)
Elected Officials and Department Heads Matters:
17. County Attorney’s Office:
a. Orange Orchard Ground Lease;
b. Mineral Quitclaim Deed for MMS Partnership Lot A.
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 17a. Commissioner Danish
seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1341)
ACTION
Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item No. 17b. Commissioner Stewart
seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1352)
18. Transportation Department: Special Event Application for County
Roads from the CU Cancer Research Foundation, for a four-mile running race
Thursday, August 8th (6:00 – 8:30 p.m.)
Presenter: Mike Thomas, Transportation Department
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 18. Commissioner Danish
seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1367)
19. Land Use Department: Determination whether to call up Docket
#SPR-02-108 (Wolkowisky Residence) for public hearing.
Presenter: Heather Stroud, Land Use Department
ACTION
Commissioner Danish moved to reconsider of Item No. 19 under the advice
of the County Attorney for failure to make a proper motion. Commissioner
Stewart seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1481)
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved to call up Docket #SPR-02-108 for public
hearing Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1488)
20. Finance Division: Letter to KPMG regarding representations made to
them during the 2001 audit.
Presenter: Bob Lamb, Finance Division Manager
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 20. Commissioner Danish
seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1435)
21. Longs Peak Energy Conservation: Grant application to Larimer
County Health & Human Services and the City of Fort Collins, for funds
to cover the Larimer County share of administrative costs for the Energy
Savings Partners weatherization program ($22,936).
Presenter: Amy Hollander, Longs Peak Energy Conservation
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 21. Commissioner Danish
seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1460)
22. Workforce Boulder County: Request for Bid Waiver to purchase
Solaris training services from Paul Casey ($54,163), with attached contract.
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 22. Commissioner Danish
seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1467)
Administrative Matters:
23. Scheduling and Communications.
None.
Items Amended to Agenda:
24. Letter to Colorado Department of Human Services expressing concerns
regarding the implementation of the standards developed by the Sex Offenders
Management Board.
Presenter: Dickey Lee Hullinghorst, Intergovernmental Affairs Director
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved approval of the signature of Item No. 24.
Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1543)
25. Parks and Open Space Department: Imhoff property counterproposal.
Presenter: Mel Stonebraker, Parks and Open Space Deparrment
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 25. Commissioner Danish
seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1590)
26. Authorization to enter into Executive session for the purpose of
receiving legal advice pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(b) Legal Advice.
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 26. Commissioner Danish
seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1598)
Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, this meeting was
adjourned by the Commissioners at approximately 3:11 p.m.
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Deputy Clerk to the Board
[Note: All documents referred to in these Minutes of Commissioners’
Proceedings are on file and may be reviewed in the Office of the Boulder
County Commissioners.]
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