TOWN OF MORRISON BOARD OF TRUSTEES MORRISON TOWN HALL, 110 STONE STREET REGULAR MEETING OF THE: BOARD OF TRUSTEES  TUESDAY, MAY 7,2024 6:001 P.M.  Call to Order. Mayor Wolfe called the Regular Town Board Meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Roll Call. Mayor Chris Wolfe, Trustees Katie Gill, Sean Forey, John Leonard, Paul Sutton, and David Staff Present. Austin Flanagan (Town Attorney), Bill Vinelli (ChiefofP Police), Fritz Foutz (Utilities Director) Dan Lamont (Streets, Ground, and Buildings Director), Ariana Neverdahl (Town Clerk), and  Wirtz were present. Trustee Way was absent. A quorum was established.  Courtney Christensen (Deputy Town Clerk). Amendments to the Agenda. None.  Public to. Address thel Board. Jamee Chambers, 207 Bear Creek Lane. Chambers updated the Board on the' Town's 150th Anniversary Celebration. Chambers stated they are: finalizing the budget for the event Dave Killingsworth, 403 Bear Creek. Avenue. Killingsworth stated that the parking spots in the alley behind Morrison Inn and Cardworks are going away. Killingsworth asked for an update on the water treatment plant staging area and ift the Town has any plans for parking. Trustee Leonard requested this be added to the next Board agenda for discussion. Killingsworth voiced concern over the Town selecting enforcement on certain business owners, specifically with screening rooftop equipment and re-roofs. Killingsworth stated he would like the same enforcement for all local establishments. Killingsworth stated David Clark, 550 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Clark stated he works with Congresswoman Brittany Patterson's office. Clark informed the Board about al National Park Art Show! his office is hosting at Red Rocks Community College. Clark informed thel Board that al bill isi in front of Congress that would recognize special districts such as water, parks and recreation, and fires safety organizations as members of government, this would allow them more grant funding opportunities on the federal level. Clark encouraged the Town to reach out ifthey need help with federal funding for the Town.  and the amount the committee will ask for from the Town.  there is a power line down on Mill Street.  Presentations and Hearings.  Special Event Permit - Brooksee (Revel Rockies Marathon)  Mayor Wolfe called thel Morrison Liquor Licensing Authority to order and opened the Applicant Report. Bronson Cozzen, Brooksee, LLC. Cozzen stated that the Revel Rockies Marathon has been around for nine years now and appreciates working with the Town. The event will be on June 1,2024, the race will start in Evergreen at 6:00 am and will endi in Morrison Park Trustee Gill asked what time is anticipated for the PA System will begin announcing runners. Cozzen stated that sound testing will happen the evening before the race and the first runner will Trustee Gill asked if Brooksee anticipates having gates and boarders in place the day before the race. Cozzen stated they will be setting up the race border the day before the race.  hearing at 6:12 PM.  around noon. Event parking will be at Bandimere. likely be crossing the finish line at 8:00 am.    Public Comment. Jamee Chambers 207 Bear Creek Lane. Chambers requested that all generators for the event be turned offa and not left on overnight. Cozzen apologized and said there was no reason equipment should active the night before, they plan to be out oft the park by 9:00  PM the day before the race. Board Discussion. None.  Amotion was made by' Trustee Wirtz to approve the application fora Special Event Liquor Permit for Brooksee, for. June 1,2024.from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm and to allow the use of the Town Park located at300 Union Avenue, Morrison, CO 80465. The motion was seconded  by Trustee Forey. All members present voted aye the motion carried. Mayor Wolfe closed the Public Hearing at 6:19PM.  General Business. the Town Board. off four members.  Ordinance No. 544 Charter Ballot Question. Town Attorney Flanagan reviewed the Ordinance with Trustee Gill clarified the ordinance will change the language int the charter to state the Board ofTrustees may order a special election to fill a vacancy, giving the Board the option to still function with a quorum Trustee Gill asked what the limitations oft the Board are regarding communicating the charter amendment to the community. Trustee Gill stated she would like the public to understand the suggested change to the Town Charter. Town Attorney Flanagan reviewed the Campaign Financing Act with the' Town Board. Town Attorney Flanagan stated the Town cannot spend any Town money on elections for example the Town cannot print campaign materials related to a ballot measure or question. Town Attorney Flanagan stated that Town Board are volunteers they have less to worry about the Board spending their own time Trustee Gill stated she would like the community to understand the ballot question and is willing to take thet time to explain it to the community but does not want to break any oft the election rules. Trustee Gill stated it would be helpful for the community to know that amending the charter takes away the requirement of the Board to appoint members and allows thej public to elect a member oft the Board of Town. Attorney stated that members of the Board are free to share a personal viewpoint on a ballot An motion was made by Trustee Sutton to approve ORDINANCE NO.544- ANORDINANCE REFERRING VOTERS CHARTE AMENDMENT.COORDINATION OF A GENERAL ELECTION ONI NOVEMBER 5,2024. WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY.AND ORDERING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS. The motion was seconded by' Trustee Gill. All members present voted aye. The motion carried. Ordinance No. 545. Amending Section 6-5-3 of the Morrison Municipal Code by Changing the Standard ofl Issuing Citation for Speeding Less than' Ten Miles Per Hour from Shall to May. Town  communicating a ballot measure position.  Trustees.  question but cannot speak on behalf oft the board.    Attorney Flanagan stated the change to the ordinance is to match the ordinance language to the state Amotion was made by' Trustee Leonard to approve ORDINANCE NO.545- ANORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-5-30F THE MORRISON MUNICIPAL CODE BY CHANGINGTHE STANDARD OF ISSUING CITATIONS FOR SPEEDINGLESS THANTEN MILES PER HOUR FROM SHALLTO MAY. The motion was seconded by  statutes.  Trustee Gill. All members present voted aye. The motion carried.  EES Agreement.  Chief Vinelli stated the Town entered into an agreement with Emergent Enforcement Solution (EES) to process speed radar citations, the contract needs to be amended to match the State Statutes. Per State Statutes the Town cannot pay EES per citation, the agreement has been amended to pay EES an hourly Trustee Leonard asked how the hourly rate was configured. ChiefVinelli stated that EES would still Town Clerk Neverdahl stated the' Town is currently choosing Payment Option 2 in the agreement. The Town has applied for a switchback code, once received the Town can select Payment Option 1 in the Trustee Leonard asked when the cameras would go live. ChiefVinelli stated the cameras will go live on Amotion was made by Trustee Sutton to authorize Mayor Wolfe to execute the agreement with Emergent Enforcement Solutions, LLC for automated traffic enforcement services. The motion was seconded by' Trustee Leonard. All members present voted aye. The motion carried. Red Rocks Amphitheatre Tank Project. Utilities Director Fouts reviewed the bids the Town received on the Red Rocks Amphitheatre Tank Project with the Board. Utilities Director Fouts stated that the Trustee Gill thanked Utilities Director Fouts for his work on the project. Trustee Gill stated she went back and reviewed the January Board meeting discussion on the project. The bid att that time was 100,000.00 less. Trustee Gill stated it is her understanding that thet tank will ultimately ber replaced and the current tank will work temporarily while the new tank is being built. The new tank is estimated to cost between two to three million dollars. Trustee Gill asked ifremoving the coating on the old tank would help it function whilet the new one is being built. Utilities Director Fouts stated two cells are being used one cell is 400,000 gallons and the other cell is 300,000 gallons. The Utilities Department tries to use the 400,000- gallon cell, the discharge pipe for the 300,000-gallon cell cannot push as much water up the amphitheater. The 300,000-gallon cell does not have a lining on it, it was originally intended for raw water. The lining int the cell that is being used for potable water is now starting to flake off. Trustee Gill stated that the old tank will be temporarily used while the new tank is being built. Utilities Director Fouts confirmed the old Trustee Gill stated the current IGA with The City of Denver stated that the Town pays for the cost upfront and The City of Denver will reimburse the Town. Trustee Gill suggested that the Town Attorney Flanagan should review the current IGA with The City of Denver, and asked ift this is the best way for the contract to be written. IfThe City of Denver is going to pay for the infrastructure why not have them pay  rate for their services.  charge the same amount but at an hourly rate.  agreement. May 8, 2024.  Town will be reimbursed for all expenses related to the project.  tank willl be temporarily used while thet tank is being built.    it first and not reimburse the Town. Utilities Director Fouts stated that the IGA was for the water and if they went through The City of Denver the process would take longer, they would have to get approval from five different Boards. Trustee Gill asked ifthey pay the Town promptly. Town Clerk Neverdahl Trustee Leonard suggested having Town Attorney Flanagan review the IGA with The City of Denver. An motion was made by' Trustee] Forey to approve the Custom Lining Bid for the Red Rocks Amphitheatre Tank) Project of $202.497.00. The motion was seconded by' Trustee Leonard. All Trustee Gill asked what the plans for the old new water treatment plant are. Utilities Director Fouts stated thati is still being discussed, he would like to use the main membrane building for storage. Utilities Director Fouts stated that all oft the building will remain on Denver Mountain Parks property. Trustee Gill suggested painting the old water treatment plant building to match the new water treatment Utilities Director Fouts informed the Board of projects currently being worked on by the Utilities Department. Design ofar new lift station at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the permits have been signed and will now go through the Bear Creek Water Association. Thel Department is currently working on creating SOP's and training for the new lift station. The completion of the new water treatment plant is coming up. Utilities Director Fouts stated he believes it willl be completed in August or September oft this year. Once completed the Utilities Department will need additional training on how to operate the new water treatment plant. The Red Rocks Amphitheatre Tank Project will be coming online. Utilities Director Fouts stated hei is also working on getting the Mt. Carbon tank online, sO the Town can have the extra water storage. The utilities Department is currently working on putting the Town's utility infrastructure into GIS. Utilities Director Fouts stated that they are currently working on the wastewater treatment plant expansion designs. The Plant will go from a Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) Plant to al Membrane Bioreactors (MBR) Plant. Utilities Director Fouts Stated the State has still not provided the new phosphorus requirements. Utilities Director Fouts informed the Board that the raw water overflow project Red Rocks Ranch Meter Purchase. Utilities Director Fouts stated the Town is still within the range of meters in can provide Red Rocks Ranch. Utilities Director Fouts stated that the' Town Water Engineer Leak stated the Town cannot exceed 800 EQRs until the raw water infrastructure has been installed. The Ar motion was made by Trustee Gill to approve the purchase of meters from Corea and Main in the amount of $31,410.00. The motion was seconded by Trustee Forey. All members present voted aye. Trustee Gill asked about the newl MBR Plant and the capacity oft the plant relative to the size oft the plant. Trustee Gill asked ifiti is Utilities Director Fouts's opinion that the Town can serve: more wastewater with as smaller footprint with the new MBR Plant. Utilities Director Fouts stated yes, that the new MBR Plant willl be able to treat a larger amount of wastewater. Utilities Director Fouts stated that one of the SBRs will turn into a digester, and the Town will treat the wastewater and become a flow-through plant. Trustee Gill asked ifthe new wastewater treatment plant would make it easier to meet the phosphorus level requirements. Utilities Director Fouts stated yes, that some of the new requirements are beyond  stated yes, that they pay their invoices promptly.  members present voted aye. The motion carried.  plant.  will be going out to bid this month.  Town is currently at 682 EQRs not including the new purchase of 100 meters.  The motion carried.    today's technology capacity. Trustee Gill clarified the wastewater plant can accommodate the. .7 million Agreement for) Environmental Services with Terracon. Town Clerk Neverdahl stated Terracon Consultants, Inc. will conduct an Environmental Records Review for the Bandimere Annexation. Trustee Gill asked fTerracon isr reviewing the Environmental Site Assessments that were submitted to the' Town for the annexation and not conducting their own site assessment. Town Clerk Neverdahl stated yes, that Terracon will review the submitted documentation and are not conducting their own site assessment. Town Attorney Flanagan stated they will review the documents sO1 the' Town can understand Trustee Sutton asked ift there would be any additional studies done based on the results of the review. Town. Attorney Flanagan stated Terracon will inform the Town ifany additional studies need to be Trustee Sutton Stated he would like the results oft the study before the annexation hearing. An motion was made by Trustee Gill to authorize Mayor Wolfe to execute the agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for environmental records review. The motion was seconded by Trustee Town Merchandise. Town Clerk Neverdahl stated that Tow Staffv with the help of7 Trustee Leonard has been working on purchasing Town Merchandise to sell at the office and Town events. Trustee Wirtz requested the Town order polos and possibly a more athletic t-shirt. An motion was made by' Trustee Forey to approve the purchase ofTown Merchandise from Specialty Incentives not to exceed $7,500.00 The motion was seconded by Trustee Sutton. All  gallons a day on the current site without expanding to the vacant acre of land.  environmental history.  conducted.  Leonard. All members present voted aye. The motion carried.  members present voted aye. The motion carried. Trustee. Gill voiced her excitement for town merchandise.  Planning Commission.  Trustee Leonard voiced concern over the number ofvolunteers the Town has to run for both the Board of Trustees and the Planning Commission. Trustee Leonard stated that the Planning Commission has limited authority and suggested the Board consider looking at consolidating the Planning Commission and the Board. Trustee Leonard stated there are great members oft the Planning Commission who would Trustee Forey stated the Planning Commission has been an important asset for the Town and has done a lot of work for the Board. Trustee Forey stated he appreciated everyone who has served on the Planning Commission. Trustee Forey understands there are concerns quasi-judicial nature of thel Planning Commission that may need to be addressed but stated he would like to keep the Planning Commission as Trustee Gill stated the Planning Commission serves to help provide background on issues to the community. The Planning Commission has also served as preparation to serve on the Town Board. Trustee Gill stated under the current Town Code, the Planning Commission ist the deciding body on all Site Development Plans. The Board would only see the Sie Development Plan if the applicant were to appeal the Planning Commission's decision. Trustee Gill suggested the Planning Commission make a  serve well on the Board.  as separate Board.    recommendation to thel Board of Trustees on Site Development Plans along with other quasi-judicial hearings. Trustee Gill suggested the Planning Commission receive additional training for quasi-judicial Trustee Sutton asked ifthe revision to Title 10 will make all applications submitted to the town an administrative review and will not go through the Planning Commission or Board ofTrustees for review. Town Attorney Flanagan stated that is up to the Board, at the next work session for Title 101 the Board will review the procedural and approval process for applications submitted under Title 10. Trustee Wirtz stated that het thinks thel Planning Commission is valuable and would like to keep them as a Maja Stefansdottir, 202 Spring Street. Stefansdottir stated she has served on thel Planning Commission fora al long time and does not want to serve on the Board ofTrustees. Stefansdottir stated that she thinks the Planning Commission is valuable and voiced concern that ifthe Planning Commission went away the Shaorlyn Anderson, 215 Spring Street. Anderson stated that she felt having more eyes on an application is beneficial to the Town. Anderson suggested the Planning Commission be given more responsibility: and requested the Planning Commission receive additional training on quasi-judicial hearings. Anderson agreed with Stefansdottir that not everyone wants to serve on the Town Board. Anderson also stated that the Planning Commission is great training for anyone who goes on to serve on Jamee Chambers 207 Bear Creek Lane. Chambers stated that a major responsibility of the Planning Commission is long-term planning for the Town. Chambers stated the Planning Commission has been working on updating the Town Comprehensive Plan and hopes to have that completed in the next six months. Chambers stated' There is a statutory requirement to have the Planning Commission and update Trustee Leonard agreed with Trustee Gill and suggested keeping the Planning Commission but does suggest reviewing the authority oft the Planning Commission and suggested having the Planning Trustee Leonard stated that he would like a code and system that allows for applications to be approved  hearings now that they have had firsthand experience in a quasi-judicial hearing.  separate body from the Board of" Trustees.  Board would be making the decisions without an additional review.  the Board ofTrustees.  the Towns Comprehensive Plan.  Commission make recommendations to the Board. through an administrative review.  Trustee Leonard voiced his appreciation for the Planning Commission. judicial hearings for both the Board and the Planning Commission.  Trustee Gill clarified that if the Planning Commission is making a recommendation on applications the applications and hearings are still quasi-judicial. Trustee Gill suggested additional training on quasi- The consensus of the Board was to continue this discussion at the next' Title 10 Work Session on June 4,  2024.  Departmental Reports.  Utilities Department. Utilities Director Fouts informed the Board that the Power Cord for the Thompson Pump has shorted out. Repairs were made to the power cord but replacement oft the entire power cord may be necessary. The estimated cost to replace the power cord is estimated around  $15,000.00.    Trustee Gill stated she has been tracking the water usage from Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The Town sold the Amphitheatre 50 EQRs. Based on the amount of water consumption compared to arced feet in 2023 the Amphitheatre used at total of 88 EQRS. Trustee Gill suggested the Town review the current agreement Trustee Leonard stated the' Town needs to hire ai new Town Manager and begin looking at the agreement Trustee Gill stated the Town needs to consider this when discussing the remaining amount of water taps the Town has. The Amphitheatre is using 30 taps worth of water that have not been factored into the Trustee Gill stated that the water leak at the Amphitheatre increased the amount of water consumption in Trustee Leonard stated the Town needs to review the current agreement with Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Trustee Gill agreed and stated nowi is the time to review the contract with the new water treatment plant  with Red Rocks Amphitheatre. with Red Rocks Amphitheatre.  Town's total number of water taps.  2024.  coming online.  Trustee Forey stated that the Amphitheatre does pay for their water usage.  Streets and Grounds. Streets, Grounds and Building Director Lamont stated hei is working on the power Streets, Grounds, and Building Director Lamont asked for Board Direction ift they would like him to look into getting a generator for the' Town Office or possibly exploring the option of using Solar Panels at the Town Office. Streets, Grounds, and Building Director Lamont stated a generator is needed to provide the Town Offices with Power during aj power outage. It will also keep the' Town's server up and running Mayor Wolfe suggested moving the Town Service off-site. Town Clerk Neverdahl stated this is currently Trustee Leonard asked how much would a generator be. Streets, Grounds, and Building Director Lamont Trustee Forey stated the Town has previously looked into solar in the past for Town facilities but there was not enough roof space. Streets, Grounds, and Building Director Lamont stated that another option the Town could look intoi is a solar battery. Mayor Wolfe suggested the Town revisit looking into providing the Town with solar energy. Streets, Grounds and Building Director Lamont stated he willl look into solar and possible subsidies and bring and will get documents together for the Board to review. Trustee Leonard stated the dirt road on Spring Street is in rough condition and would like the Town to Trustee Sutton asked ift the Town has a long-term plan for roads, Trustee Gill stated yes, that the Town Trustee Gill voiced her support for the proposed brush and limb removal. Trustee Sutton stated that brush and limb removal once a month is sufficient. Mayor Wolfe stated this is a nice service Town residents receive and voiced his appreciation for the Streets and Grounds Department. The consensus oft the Board  pole that is down on Mill Street.  during a power outage. inj progress.  stated a generator costs between $1,200.00 to $2,400.00.  help repair the road.  completed aj paving design and estimate.  was to have brush and limb pickup on the last Monday ofevery month.    Streets, Grounds, And Building Director voiced his gratitude for Daniel Lobban for his hard work on the Parking. Mayor Wolfe mentioned that Idaho Springs recently raised their parking rates. Trustee Gill Town Clerk. Town Clerk Neverdahl informed the Board that she will be going on vacation in June.  Lamont bathroom renovation at Town Hall. states that the Town recently raised its parking rates.  Town Attorney. No oral Report. Consent Agenda.  An motion was made by Trustee Forey to approve the Consent Agenda for May 7,2024. The motion was seconded by trustee Leonard. All members present voted aye. The motion carried.  Board Comments.  Trustee Gill stated that the Town has received a good number of applications and candidates for the Town Manager Position. The Search Committee has conducted some very good interviews and will conclude the first round ofi interviews on Friday, May 10th. The Board will hear more about the candidates at the next Board meeting. Trustee Sutton stated the Search Committee for a new Town Manager has started the interviewing process. During the process, he has learned some interesting facts about other Towns and Municipalities and the polarizing politics that can take place and voiced his appreciation to his fellow Board members and the commodity they have. Trustee Sutton voiced concern over David Killingsworth's comments about the Town's  selective enforcement and appreciated Killingsworth's comments.  Trustee Sutton stated he was not in favor of creating more parking in Town.  Trustee Forey requested that the resumes and applications for the Town Manager Position  be sent to the entire Board.  Trustee Leonard requested a Multi-Use Recreational Court for Town Use be added to the Trustee Wirtz stated he received complaints about the recent power outages. Trustee Wirtz stated that he does not know ifu undergrounding the utility lands would prevent power outages. Trustee Wirtz suggested reaching out to Xcel Energy and encouraging the community toj put in generators and batteries. Trustee Leonard asked if you could have a backup battery without solar, Trustee Wirtz stated yes, the battery would run without  next Board Agenda for discussion.  having solar.    ChiefVinelli informed the Board that Officer Everhart helped deliver a baby this afternoon. Chief Vinelli invited the Board to the Morrison Police Department's Award ceremony at. Jose O-Sheas on  May 15thand 7:00 PM. Executive Session.  Ar motion was made by Trustee Gill to gointo Executive Session For a conference under Town Charter Section 3.4 and C.R.S. $24-6- 402(4)b)and (e)with the Town Attorney and appropriate staffi for the purposes of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions and to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, develop a strategy for negotiations.and instruct negotiators concerning: (I)a proposed retail marijuana store in the Town: (2)sewer services in the Rooney Valley: (3) Town water and wastewater service; and (4) pending litigation where the Town is a party. Trustee Gill further moved to adjourn the open meeting at the close of the executive session. The motion was seconded by Trustee Forey. All members present voted aye.  The motion carried.  Adjournment. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the regular Town Board Meeting at 8:261 P.M.   "TOWN OF    TOWN OF MORRISON  1  Chris Wolfe, Mayor  ATTEST:  Aunaahll Ariana Neverdahl, Town Clerk