MINUTES CARBONDALE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING CARBONDALE TOWN HALL AND VIA ZOOM JUNE 13, 2023  Mayor Bohmfalk called the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting to order June 13, 2023,  at 6:00 p.m.  ROLL CALL:  The following members were present for roll call:  Mayor Trustees  Ben Bohmfalk Lani Kitching Luis Yllanes Erica Sparhawk Chris Hassig Colin Laird Marty Silverstein Lauren Gister Jessica Markham Mark Hamilton Kevin Schorzman Christy Chicoine  Trustees Absent: Staff Present: Town Manager Town Clerk Town Attorney Public Works Director Finance Director  CONSENT AGENDA  Accounts Payable totaling $558,228.48 BOT 5/9/23 Regular Meeting Minutes BOT 5/16/23 Work Session Minutes BOT 5/23/23 Regular Meeting Minutes Resolution No. 6 Series of 2023 Liquor License Renewal - Tiny Pine Bistro Liquor License Renewal - Brass Anvil Special Event Liquor License - Dance Initiative  Trustee Sparhawk made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Trustee Kitching  seconded the motion and it passed with:    Trustee Meeting Minutes June 13, 2023  Page 2  5 yes votes: Sparhawk, Hassig, Bohmfalk, Kitching, Yllanes, Sparhawk  PERSONS PRESENT NOT ON THE AGENDA  There was no one present who wished to address the Board.  TRUSTEE COMMENTS  Trustee Sparhawk announced the Chamber of Commerce's new farm map and decals for "Take it Easy" are available. She also wanted to remind small businesses about the Trustee Yllanes attended the June 1st art walk around town kick-off for CPAC. He also Trustee Kitching stated that Wilderness Workshop is sponsoring another questionnaire regarding the Thompson Divide. The public can give input to US Forest Service at mowiemesswohshoporg The last day to submit is Thursday, June 15th. Trustee Hassig announced there is a new show of stone artwork at Launchpad. He had meetings with citizens conçerned with the Forest service project. He is adamant that the Maple Tree on Weant Blvd should be kept, and asked ift there is anything that can be done to save the tree. He stated that the town also needs to be cognizant of trees at the Mayor Bohmfalk attended RFTA Annual Retreat last week. They are working to align the budget and planning for next year. Their climate action plan is in the final stages. He expressed his thanks to the staff for a great First Friday event. The first two rodeos- Carbondale Wild West and the Mexican Rodeo went well. He also announced that  revolving loan fund, they can get $25,000 to fund projects. attended the Garfield County public library meeting.  pool project.  Coffee with the Mayor will not be as frequent.  ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS  The Attorney did not have any comments.  MANAGER'S REPORT  Lauren attended two meetings with neighbors at the rodeo grounds to address their concerns. The promotion company was also present to address concerns. Eric recorded decibel levels at the event. The only area where levels were above 85 dB was directly in She sent an email to all stakeholders of the Short-Term Rental licensing program, inviting them to attend next week's work session meeting where the trustees will discuss  front of the stage.  regulations.  The new Building Official will start July 25th.    Trustee Meeting Minutes June 13, 2023  Page 3  EUCLID ALLEY- CRYSTAL CIRCLE SEWER PROJECT AGREEMENT  Kevin explained that the project includes replacing an undersized sewer main that runs down the alley between Euclid and Garfield from near Highway 133 East to 8th Street. It also includes replacing a section of the sewer main on Crystal Circle, which will be This project will use funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Staff recommends the contract be awarded to Stusman-Gerbaz, Inc.  approximately 10-15 feet in front of one residence.  Trustee Sparhawk made a motion to approve and authorize the mayor to execute the agreement with Stutsman-Gerbaz, Inc. Trustee Kitching seconded the motion and it  passed with:  5 yes votes: Kitching, Bohmfalk, Hassig, Sparhawk, Yllanes RESOLUTION NO.7 SERIES OF 2023-A APPROVAL OF ADDENDUMTO VRBOHOMEAWAY VOLUNTARY COLLECTION AGREEMENT Christy explained that HomeAway, Inc. did not respond to multiple requests until recently, and they have not collected the Short-term rental tax to date. Recently, however, their attorneys have provided an addendum to the current Voluntary Collection Agreement with the Town that would allow them to collect and remit the tax the same way they collect and remit Sales tax and Lodging tax on behalf of property owners who use their Will work to collect the back taxes owed from before the system was set up to collect it. Trustee Hassig moved to approve Resolution No. 7 Series of 2023. Trustee Yllanes  platform.  This adjustment will be in effect on July 1st. seconded the motion. It passed with:  5 yes votes: Kitching, Bohmfalk, Hassig, Sparhawk, Yllanes SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE - MOUNTAIN FAIR  Deborah Colley, Mountain Fair Chief of Operations, and Jamie Abbott, Carbondale Arts Executive Director presented this year's plan for the fair. They stated that they will be returning everything back to Sopris Park and reopening the Euclid Ave entrance. To take better care of the park, they are moving food vendors to 7th St. They received feedback from vendors that they didn't like being away from the fair on Main Street. Trustee Sparhawk moved to approve the Special Event Liquor License for Carbondale  Arts = Mountain Fair. Trustee Kitching seconded the Motion. 5 yes votes: Kitching, Bohmfalk, Hassig, Sparhawk, Yllanes    Trustee Meeting Minutes June 13, 2023  Page 4  ROARING FORK PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION EXPANSION REQUEST  Trevor Cannon and Jeff Dickenson representing the Roaring Fork Pickleball Association They explained that the demand for pickleball is growing rapidly, and they expect to have over 500 members before the end of the year. Because the sport is growing nationwide, it has put larger stress and demand on the current 6 courts, plus overflow onto the tennis courts. Trever explained that the members of RFPA have shown a willingness to financially assist endeavors to expand the courts at North Face Park. Trevor and Jeff stated that nearby municipalities have been slow to build or repurpose courts, and they do not expect to see any new courts until the Spring of 2024. They believe that more courts will encourage more tournaments which would bring more  presented their proposal to the board of trustees.  tourism to Carbondale.  Mayor Bohmfalk clarified that the town isn't donating the land.  Trever confirmed that the town will own the courts and RFPA will maintain the courts  and the usage of the courts.  Trustee Kitching what the time frame for construction is. Trevor responded that they will be ready to play next spring.  Trustee Hassig stated that he would also like to see information on the noise from Trevor noted that noise-Dlocking screens are on the market, and he has received Mayor Bohmfalk stated that he likes the way the park is progressing with the 4 quadrants dedicated to different sports. The restroom facility is something the town Trustee Sparhawk moved to approve the Roaring Fork Pickleball Association Expansion in the proposed area. Trustee Kitching seconded the motion. It passed with:  pickleball.  quotes for various configurations.  should invest in, not the users of the park.  5 yes votes: Sparhawk, Kitching, Yllanes, Hassig, Bohmfalk CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HOUSING PLAN  Dave Myler from the West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition presented the organization's plan for a regional deed restriction purchase program. He explained that since the first board meeting over a year ago, they have created a buy-down program. The group initially pursued an ARPA grant which would have required a funding match. They found they were not a good fit. DOLA let them know that there is a $3mm grant that doesn't require a match. Real estate agents will be instrumental in funneling buyers to the program. In June of 2022 there were 27 properties in Basalt and Carbondale that    Trustee Meeting Minutes June 13, 2023  Page 5  would have qualified for a buy-down program. Many oft those properties were purchased by second homeowners. Other jurisdictions are asking for help managing these  programs as well.  Dave explained that a lot of the program guidelines including the maximum or minimum purchasing prices would be set by the town. Buy down assists in buying a home, then Mayor Bohmfalk asked what this looks like if Carbondale is only able to contribute Dave explained that the organization is looking at other sources of funding as well. $3mm will cover 15 units at the maximum amount. Employers may also be willing to contribute as well. This program is working in Eagle County is called The Good Deeds program. The buyers would go to the coalition to assist in home purchases. He also explained that if employers contributed $100 per employee annually, it would create $5mm in funding. Al lot still needs to be taken into consideration. Legal and political issues need to be worked out first. They are trying to find long-term reliable funding solutions. The upside is like funding the fire department. Workers in small businesses are essential, like the fire department, everyone pays in, whether they need itor not. The program could be similar to Habitat for Humanity, where employees of companies who contribute would get priority if a unit comes up for sale. The mayor explained that the town does not want housing to be tied to a specific employer. Only want it to be tied to the location of employment. The retirement element Trustee Sparhawk stated that the key to pilot programs is that the issues can be worked out. With an investment of $600,000, the town can gain 3 deed-restricted homes for Trustee Hassig agreed that it seems easy to agree that we want to be a part of the program. The larger question is more about funding sources, and where we want the  puts a perpetual deed restriction on the property.  $100,000.  still exists.  much less than what it would cost to build them.  money to come from.  Trustee Yllanes noted that the town can't build its way out of this. BB: we want to make this happen, but we just committed to a large project. Homeownership should not be tied to a specific employer. The coalition is ag great path  homeownership.  DM: will continue to communicate with staff about  Peter Mueller, a resident of Carbondale and high school principal, stated that the question of housing is always in the conversation when aj job is offered. He asked the  Coalition, what are opportunities tied to deed restriction.    Trustee Meeting Minutes June 13, 2023  Page 6  Dave explained that there could be a price restriction but not an income cap. The purchase price will increase every year by 3%. Have given thought to residency occupancy. Deed restrictions will be perpetual to create long-term affordable housing. Mayor Bohmfalk noted that at a recent meeting, Perry Will & Elizabeth Velasco were Trustee Sparhawk concluded that the town needs to have a very thorough discussion about the housing fund before budget discussions sO they can methodically work on it The mayor reiterated that the town is in support of the program, but we do not know  Income would be established on a property-by-property basis.  open to Real Estate Transfer Tax.  together.  how much we can contribute at this time.  ADJOURNMENT  The June 13, 2023, regular meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. The next regular meeting  has been scheduled on June 20, at 6:00 p.m.  APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BmBy  ATTEST  Ben  Clerk CAREOAO 6/ $ SEAL CGLORKP  -  4