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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS
Resolutions
Residential Sign Kiosk Program
Town Council passed a resolution that will create a comprehensive system of way-finding signs for residential homebuilders that is intended to provide the public with directional information to the many residential developments that are currently under construction and/or marketing recently built homes in the Town. Town Council will procure a private sector partner with expertise in creating this type of sign system. The Town has entered into an agreement with local firm National Sign Plazas as the private sector partner to operate the Kiosk Program. National Sign Plazas will be responsible for the operation of the Kiosk Program subject to Town review and approval, including all sign design, fabrication, installation and maintenance. Moving forward, any routine and limited changes to the Kiosk Program elements such as sign locations, panels and replacement will be processed administratively.
Approved 5-0 (In Favor: Barrington, Diak, Hefta, Hendreks, Rivero)
Looking Glass Assignment and Assumption Agreement
Town Council approved via resolution an Assignment and Assumption Agreement between JEN Colorado 18, LLC (“JEN”) and LB Parker Owner, LLC (“LB Parker”) for the Looking Glass residential development. On Feb. 20, 2018, Stroh Ranch Development sold the property to JEN, and an Aug. 10, 2021, JEN sold the Land to LB Parker. As provided by the Annexation Agreement, JEN provided the Town with at least 14 days advance notice of the proposed transfer or assignment of all of the rights and obligations of JEN under the Annexation Agreement. Under this Assignment and Assumption Agreement, JEN is relieved of any future obligation under the Annexation Agreement and LB Parker will assume all of the obligations.
Approved 5-0 (In Favor: Barrington, Diak, Hefta, Hendreks, Rivero)
CONSENT AGENDA
Motions, Contracts, Resolutions, Proclamations, Agreements
Amended and Restated Subdivision Agreement - Stroh Ranch Filing No. 16 (Hunter’s Chase)
Stroh Filing 16 was partially constructed in 2004. The original developer, SR Condominiums LLC, constructed three of the proposed 10 condominium buildings along with all of the public improvements prior to filing for bankruptcy. HC Land Development LLC, purchased the undeveloped portion of Stroh Filing No. 16 in 2014. HC Land Development LLC, requested to amend the Subdivision Improvement Agreement (SIA) for Stroh Filing 16 (Hunter’s Chase) to resolve outstanding public improvement warranty security issues caused by the original owner and to update the landscape security language to clearly reflect current code requirements. Town Council voted to approve this amended and restated subdivision agreement.
Approved 4-1 (In Favor: Barrington, Hefta, Hendreks, Rivero; Opposed: Diak)
Town Administrator Amended and Restated Employment Agreement
Town Council approved an amended and restated employment agreement for the Town Administrator after participating in the performance evaluation process for the position. The amended agreement provides for a 4.13% merit increase, as well as a one-time performance bonus of 7.5%. The merit increase was included in the 2021 budget process, while the performance bonus will be provided through a budget amendment.
Approved 4-1 (In Favor: Barrington, Hefta, Hendreks, Rivero; Opposed: Diak)
Town Attorney Employment Agreement Amendment
Town Council approved the 15th amendment to the employment agreement with the Town Attorney after participating in the performance evaluation process for the position. The amended agreement provides for a 4.20% merit increase, as well as a one-time performance bonus of 7.5%. The merit increase was included in the 2021 budget process, while the performance bonus will be provided through a budget amendment.
Approved 4-1 (In Favor: Barrington, Hefta, Hendreks, Rivero; Opposed: Diak)
Douglas County Schools Annexation Petition Compliance and Hearing Date
Town Council approved a resolution accepting compliance of an annexation and zoning petition by Douglas County School District (DCSD) for a small, undeveloped parcel located at the intersection of Pine Drive and Hills Drive in Douglas County into the Town of Parker and setting a public hearing date of Nov. 15, 2021. DCSD, proposes to annex this parcel into the Town in order to combine it with a larger 17-acre property to the south for the development of a new Alternative High School and Continuing Technical Education (CTE) School, a project DCSD calls the Innovation Campus.
Approved 4-1 (In Favor: Barrington, Hefta, Hendreks, Rivero; Opposed: Diak)
Community Planning Month Proclamation
Town Council passed a proclamation designating the month of October as Community Planning Month in the Town of Parker in conjunction with the celebration of National Community Planning Month.
Approved 4-1 (In Favor: Barrington, Hefta, Hendreks, Rivero; Opposed: Diak)
Contracts Over $100,000
Four contracts over the amount of $100,000 were awarded by Town Council:
1. A professional services agreement with Stanley Consulting, Inc. in the amount of $172,218 for the final design of the Mainstreet North Sidewalk project (Victorian Drive to the eastern boundary of Town & Country Village Townhomes). This project, which will be funded by the Parker Authority for Reinvestment, will replace the existing narrow 5-ft brick paver sidewalk with a 12-ft concrete section with trees and pedestrian lighting to match the existing sidewalks along the downtown area. The new sidewalk section will be ADA compliant and create a user-friendly route for pedestrians and bikes.
2. A professional services agreement with Felsburg, Holt & Ullevig in the amount of $130,544 for the conceptual/preliminary design of the Dransfeldt Road Widening Project (Mainstreet to Pony Express Drive). Due to continued and projected traffic increases, widening of Dransfeldt Road with an additional southbound lane between Lincoln Avenue and Mainstreet is needed. The first phase of this project, between Mainstreet and Pony Express Drive, is anticipated to be constructed in 2023.
3. A contract modification with Vance Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $1,824,610.34 for revisions to the 2021 Townwide Slurry/Chip Seal Program. Through cost savings realized during the 2021 resurfacing program, there are additional funds remaining in the budget that will allow the Town to provide micro-surface pavement preservation treatment to five additional Town collectors during the 2021 budget year (Carlson Drive, Wintergreen Parkway, Scenic Park Drive, Pine Bluffs Way and Cockriel Drive).
4. A professional services agreement with Stanley Consulting, Inc. in the amount of $137,370 for construction management and material testing services for the Downtown Circulation Improvements Project. This project, scheduled to begin this fall, will add pedestrian safety and circulation improvements on Victorian Drive and Mainstreet in the downtown area, including a traffic signal at the Mainstreet/Victorian Drive (west) intersection.
Approved 4-1 (In Favor: Barrington, Hefta, Hendreks, Rivero; Opposed: Diak)