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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2015 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m., and was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmembers present were Mayor Karen Sheek, Mayor Pro-tem Ty Keel, Bob Archibeque, Tom Butler, Orly Lucero, Shawna McLaughlin and Jim Price. Staff members present were Director of Planning and Building Sam Proffer, City Planner Tracie Hughes, Chief of Police Roy Lane, Grants and Special Projects Chris Burkett, Deputy City Clerk Sara Coffey, City Attorney Mike Green, and City Manager Shane Hale. There were four people present in the audience. 2. The Consent Agenda items acted upon by Council were as follows: a. Approval of the Worksession and Regular Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2015. b. Approval of the payment of the Expenditure Vouchers of June 9, 2015. c. Approval of a renewal Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License and Outdoor Dining Agreement for Blondies Trophy Room, DBA Blondies Trophy Room located at 45 East Main Street, Cortez. Councilmember Lucero moved that Council approve the Consent Agenda, with the additional expenditure list totaling $38,363.64. Mayor Pro-tem Keel seconded the motion, and the vote was as follows: Archibeque Butler Keel Lucero McLaughlin Price Sheek Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3. PRESENTATIONS – None. 4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION – None. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Resolution No. 11, Series 2015. City Planner Hughes stated that Resolution No. 11, Series 2015, approves the site development plan for the expansion of an existing restaurant (Beny’s) at 1013 East Main Street. She stated that the proposal is for the expansion of an existing restaurant (One Stop Taqueria) located at 1013 East Main Street. She stated that the property is located in the Commercial Highway (C) Zoning district on the southeast corner of Main Street and Mildred Road. She stated that the parcel is .67 acres, or 29,185 square feet in size, and the existing building is approximately 2,340 square feet with a proposed expansion of approximately 2,046 square feet. She stated that the proposal indicates that there will be 143 seats in the expanded restaurant, and approximately 10 staff members. She reviewed the landscaping proposal and the parking plan and also noted the requirement from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) regarding the closure of the westernmost curb cut. She noted that Planning and Zoning reviewed the application on May 5, 2015, and has recommended approval. She stated that the applicant has demonstrated CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 9, 2015 PAGE 2 the ability to substantially comply with the requirements of the Land Use Code and staff recommends approval of the site development plan through Council Resolution No. 11, Series 2015, with five conditions. Discussion was held regarding access onto the property and City Planner Hughes stated that the applicant and CDOT agreed to close the access closest to the street light and the other two accesses (one onto Mildred Road and one onto Main Street) would remain. Mayor Sheek opened the public hearing; however, no one spoke and the hearing was closed. Councilmember Archibeque moved Council approve Resolution No. 11, Series 2015, approving a site development plan for the expansion of an existing restaurant (Beny’s) on property located at 1013 East Main Street, as submitted by Trevor Lytle, agent for property owners Victor and Magdalena Nunez. Councilmember Lucero seconded the motion, and the vote was as follows: Archibeque Butler Keel Lucero McLaughlin Price Sheek Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Approval of Historic Property Survey Contract and Issue an RFP. Grants and Special Projects Burkett stated that he is representing the Cortez Historic Preservation which has recently been awarded a grant in the amount of $15,300 from the Colorado Historical Society. He stated that the grant is part of the Certified Local Government Program and will be used to conduct a historic property inventory of Main Street, within the Original Townsite of Cortez. He stated that a Request for Proposals (RFP) was developed requesting proposals for the completion of a cultural resource survey of twenty-eight properties along the north side of Main Street. He stated that Council would need to approve the grant issued by History Colorado and direct staff to move forward with the RFP process. He stated that staff is asking that the Historic Preservation fees to the homeowners be waived if they chose to register their property as a historical property. City Manager Hale stated that the City has approved the waiving of the application fee with each grant process that has been approved over the past years and he noted Council can continue to make the decision on whether to waive the fee ($75.00) each time or they can remove the fee from the Planning and Building Fee Resolution which is done at the end of each year. He stated that the City is trying to establish a historic district and it is not a lot of work for staff to complete the paperwork required for a historic designation due to the information that has been received through the inventory of the properties. Councilmember Price moved that Council approve the contract from History Colorado and that City Council direct the Mayor to sign the agreement for the completion of a historic property survey of the north side of Main Street in Cortez and for staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the survey and to waive the local historic registration fee should any downtown property owner included in this property survey wish to register their property. Mayor Pro-tem Keel seconded the motion, and the vote was as follows: Archibeque Butler Keel Lucero McLaughlin Price Sheek Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 9, 2015 PAGE 3 8. DRAFT ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS – None. 9. ADDITIONAL CITIZEN PARTICIPATION – None. 10. OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS – None. 11. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT a. Weeds and Trash Containment. City Attorney Green stated that the City has been working on the enforcement of weeds and trash throughout the community for some time now and there does seem to be progress. He stated that the Code Enforcement Officer has also been working with the residents in regard to run down buildings and junk vehicles as well as the weed issue. 12. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT – None. 13. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Mayor’s Report on Workshop. Mayor Sheek stated that during the worksession, discussion was held on a City-wide 25-mph speed limit, street lights at 7th and Sligo Streets, Public Works staff Re- organization, water conservation goal, stop signs on Henry Street, and a duck crossing on Mildred Road. b. Golf Advisory Board. Councilmember Archibeque stated that the Golf Advisory Board met on May 27, 2015, and highlights of the meeting were that revenue is up 8%, a Jr. Camp will be held June 8 – 12, 2015, and the new deck is almost complete. He stated that the old softball complex has been added to the golf course property with fencing and will be used for a golf practice area as well as an addition to the driving range. Mayor Sheek thanked staff for working on the deck at the golf course and saving the City money. c. Mesa Verde Country Board Meeting. Councilmember McLaughlin stated that Mesa Verde Country Board met and one of the items that was reviewed was the progress of the new director. She stated that Kelly Kirkpatrick has done well in her new position. Also reviewed was the new vacation guide which is recently out. d. Montezuma County Economic Development Association (MCEDA). Councilmember McLaughlin stated that a training was held at the MCEDA meeting held on June 9, 2015, informing the members on the history of MCEDA and what the board member’s roles include. She stated that a report was also given on the businesses that are being opened in Dolores, Mancos, and Cortez. e. Historic Preservation Board. Mayor Pro-tem Keel stated that Patrick Eidman, Preservation Planner for the Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation for the State of Colorado, gave an overview on the benefits of being a Certified Local Government. Mayor Pro-tem Keel stated that discussion was also held on the tax benefits that are available for homes and businesses that meet the historic requirements. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 9, 2015 PAGE 4 The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. ________________________________ Karen Sheek, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Sara Coffey, Deputy City Clerk