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Historic Belvidere needs asbestos monitoring and removal

Mindy Leary
Posted 6/15/23

Mayor Jeremy Fey called the Central City Council regular meeting to order at 7:23 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. In attendance were Mayor Jeremy Fey, Alderman Jeff Aiken, Alderman Marcia Enloe,

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Mayor Jeremy Fey called the Central City Council regular meeting to order at 7:23 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. In attendance were Mayor Jeremy Fey, Alderman Jeff Aiken, Alderman Marcia Enloe, and Alderman Todd Williams. Mayor Pro-tem Kara Tinucci was absent. Staff present included City Manager Daniel R. Miera, City Attorney Marcus McCaskin, City Clerk Reba Bechtel, Utility Director Jack Beard, and Community Development Director Lisa Roemhildt.

The Consent Agenda included the Regular Bill Lists through May 31 and Resolution No. 23-23, a resolution of the City Council ratifying the approval of an agreement regarding the historic drystack rock wall repair at 200 E. 4th High Street.

A motion was made to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried, with Aiken abstaining because of his involvement with the project

A second reading and public hearing was held for Ordinance No. 23-04, amending Articles VII and IX of Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code concerning medical and retail marijuana products manufacturer licenses.

There were no public comments during the public hearing. Aiken moved to approve the ordinance, Williams seconded, and all were in favor.

Roemhildt discussed the next agenda item, Ordinance No. 23-05, which related to the preceding item in that it would amend Chapter 16 of the Central Municipal Code relating to Medical and Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturers.

There were no comments during the public hearing and second reading. Aiken moved to approve the ordinance, Williams seconded, and all were in favor.

The last item of Old Business was Ordinance No. 23-06, an ordinance of the City Council authorizing conveyance of property owned by the City to the Albert and Mary Frei Irrevocable Trust dated June 29, 1995 in accordance with requirements of the roadway agreement dated May 29, 2003. The 2003 contract to build Central City Parkway requires reconveying any unneeded property back to the original owners. The parcel in question is ten acres.

At the public hearing and second reading, Joe Behm, representative for the Central City Business Improvement District, commented that the lawyers need more time to look at the parcels and would like a continuance.

Enloe moved to open the public hearing and leave it open until June 20. Williams seconded and all were in favor.

The first item of New Business was Resolution No. 23-21, amending the employee handbook in relation to drug and alcohol testing. The resolution would eliminate drug and alcohol testing for City employees unless they are in a safety-sensitive position, a CDL driver, or under suspicion for drug use.

Miera cited that the City needs to attract and retain employees to remain competitive with similar markets. WIlliams moved to approve the resolution. Fey said, “Last time I checked, it is legal to smoke marijuana when you’re not at work. This does not mean we expect bongs in the staff break room.” Chuckles followed. Aiken seconded and all were in favor.

Next on the agenda, Ordinance No.23-07, an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code concerning building and fire code regulations, adopting by reference respectively, certain 2018 codes promulgated by the International Code Council (as amended), certain codes adopted by the State of Colorado, the City’s Standards and Specifications for Design and Construction, and setting forth with specificity certain regulations pertaining to drainage requirements, building moving and demolition, blasting and use of explosives, building maintenance and preservation of rated and contributing structures, flood damage prevention, and excavation.

Williams moved to approve the resolution, Aiken seconded and all were in favor.

Next, the council heard from a Landmark Environmental representative about providing environmental consulting services for the Belvidere Theater Restoration Project. He said that the interior furnishings and foundation have been found to contain asbestos.

Fey said he wished to see the building come to life and that the asbestos must be dealt with before any other work can be done. The City will be required to get permits for asbestos removal for no more than $33,600.

The council voted to authorize the execution of a Professional Service Agreement with Landmark Environmental, Inc. to provide environmental consulting services for the Belvidere. The vote was unanimously in favor.

The final item was an ordinance of the City Council conditionally authorizing the sale and transfer of City-owned property of approximately four acres. It is adjacent to the KOA campground. The compensation to the City will be $300,000 and, for at least ten years, will be used for lodging or a similar type of use.

Aiken moved to approve the ordinance and schedule a second reading and public hearing for June 20 at City Hall. All were in favor.

Fey adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m.

The next Central City Council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on June 20, 2023, at Central City Hall, 141 Nevada Street, second floor; or online via Zoom. Information can be found on the City website, centralcity.colorado.gov/ meetings