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The Mission of the Town of Estes Park is to provide high-quality, reliable services for the benefit of our citizens, guests, and employees, while being good stewards of public resources and our natural setting. The Town of Estes Park will make reasonable accommodations for access to Town services, programs, and activities and special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 577-4777. TDD available. BOARD OF TRUSTEES - TOWN OF ESTES PARK BE HELD VIRTUALLY Tuesday, May 12, 2020 7:00 p.m. Board Room – 170 MacGregor Avenue Estes Park, CO 80517 The Town Board of Trustees will participate in the meeting remotely due to the Declaration of Emergency signed by Town Administrator Machalek on March 19, 2020 related to COVID-19 and provided for with the adoption of Ordinance 04-20 on March 18, 2020. Options for the Public to Participate Remotely and Provide Public Input: 1.By Public Comment Form or Electronic Mail: Members of the public may provide public comment or comment on a specific agenda item by completing the Public Comment form found at https://dms.estes.org/forms/TownBoardPublicComment or sending an email to townclerk@estes.org. The form email must be received by 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2020. All emails will be provided to the Board for consideration during the agenda item and added to the final packet. 2. By Telephone Message: Members of the public may provide public comment or comment on a specific agenda item by calling (970) 577-4773. The calls must be received by 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2020. All calls will be transcribed and provided to the Board for consideration during the agenda item and added to the final packet. 3.The meeting will be using Google Hangouts which provides for closed captioning of the meeting. 4.The Town Board meetings will be livestreamed at www.estes.org/videos. The meeting will be posted at www.estes.org/videos within 48 hours of the meeting. 5.No public attendance at this meeting. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. (Any person desiring to participate, please join the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance). AGENDA APPROVAL. PUBLIC COMMENT. (Please state your name and address). TOWN BOARD COMMENTS / LIAISON REPORTS. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Bills. 2. Town Board Minutes dated April 28, 2020 and Special Town Board Minutes dated May 1, 2020. Prepared 05-01-2020 *Revised 05-07-2020 **Revised 05-08-2020 1 NOTE: The Town Board reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was prepared. 3. Approve the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Grant Agreement for the Big Thompson River Recreational and Picnic Area. Staff requests continuation to May 26, 2020. 4. Letter of Support for the 2020 BUILD Grant for Big Thompson River Channel Work and Bridge Replacement. 5.Construction Agreement for 2020 Chip and Crack Seal Program with Vance Brothers, Inc. for $233,200, Budgeted. 6.Resolution 26-20 Colorado the Beautiful Grant Agreement for Fall River Trail Construction with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. 7.Purchase of Two Bucket Trucks for Power and Communication for $431,065, Budgeted. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS: (Outside Entities). 1.LARIMER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT UPDATE. Public Health Director Gonzales. 2. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK REOPENING VISITOR ACCESS STRATEGY. Superintendent Sidles. LIQUOR ITEMS: 1. NEW HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE FILED BY SUNNY ACRE CORPORATION DBA THE EGG OF ESTES, 393 E ELKHORN AVENUE, ESTES PARK, CO 80517. Town Clerk Williamson. Staff requests continuation to May 26, 2020. ACTION ITEMS: 1. RESOLUTION 27-20 SUSPENDING 2020 PARKING FEES. Manager Solesbee. 2. RESOLUTION 28-20 CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE. Assistant Town Administrator Damweber. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1.DISCUSS POTENTIAL REVISIONS TO ORDINANCE 07-20 TO ADDRESS EATING AND DRINKING. Board Discussion. ADJOURN. * ** ** 2 General Public Comment End of Life Discussion Kay Rosenthal <epltr@aol.com>Sun, May 10, 2020 at 11:43 AM HI, Thanks again for sharing our virtual input at the meeting:) I appreciate the ability to share my thoughts and be part of the discussion. It is my understanding that the residents of Estes voted in support of offering End of Life assistance. As a Registered Nurse, I am very much in support of providing these services locally for persons who need/want assistance. Former EP Nursing positions include: Director of Nursing and Assistant Administrator, Estes Park Medical Center Director of Nursing, Harmony Foundation Inc. Estes Park Senior Public Health Nurse, Larimer County Department of Health and Environment - Estes Park I am wondering if Larimer County and/or the town have thoughts about how and when to reopen the churches for in person services, I have church members asking for guidance. As you know most of the people who walk and shop downtown are also eating as they walk or sit along the sidewalks. I would like to hear a discussion regarding people eating ice cream, popcorn, etc. and drinking while downtown with the mask ordinance. Perhaps it would be possible to request that no one sell ice cream and that other food items that are allowed to be sold the customer is asked to refrain from eating/drinking while downtown i.e, purchases could be eaten in their car, in their accommodation or at home. Even with masks I am still concerned about proper social distancing. Perhaps closing Elkhorn Ave so that people will have more space to walk would help spread us out a bit. I don't think that would help with the eating issue but it would help with social distancing. Thank you, Kay Rosenthal PhD, RN 690 Pinewood Drive EP, CO Reopen Estes Park Businesses and Rocky Mountain National Park Melissa Strong <melissa@birdandjim.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:47 PM Hello, We are all terrified with the tone the town of Estes Park and the message that many residents are putting forth that they want to keep Rocky Mountain National Park, restaurants and other businesses closed or limited. There is absolutely no way restaurants can wait to open until June, mid-June, July or any later. Take us for example, Bird & Jim, an independent restaurant locally owned and operated in Estes Park, Colorado. Our PPP started April 16 it ends June 13 how am I supposed to hire back full-time equivalent employees and have a functioning restaurant if we are not allowed to open. Despite the PPP time frame, restaurants or any business cannot be shut down for three plus months, have 90% revenue loss, expected to pay bills, and then just reopen and function at 30%-50% capacity— the math, the formula does not work for any business and expecting any business to do so is negligent and impossible. You will shut many of your businesses down for good if you don't allow businesses to open. Waiting to open is not going to change or solve any COVID-19 issues—will Covid be gone in weeks/months? No. Will the curve be flatter? Maybe but then we open (because we have to at some point), the same results that would happen by opening now that will happen if we wait for weeks or months. Will we have accurate and ample testing and contact tracing in weeks/months? No. So why wait? I am assuming it is to appease people who are scared because if we open now or in months COVID-19 will still be here. These are scary times and we either shut the entire United Stated down until we have a vaccine or open the economy and live with COVID-19 until we have a vaccine. People UPDATED 05-11-2020 3 General Public Comment can stay safe at home while others can choose to participate in the economy. I do not want to harm my employees, community or customers. We will take every precaution imaginable to keep all people that want to dine out safe as well as our employees. People cannot expect us to run our business at a 90% loss for three months especially with the aid coming from the CARES Act not working in conjunction with operating a mostly closed/limited business. 2000 people in Estes have lost jobs. Opening businesses and the National Park will help put them back to work. Restaurants cannot sustain take out and delivery when 20-30 restaurants are attempting to cater to a town of 9000 with 2000 unemployed and at least a 1000 not interested in dining out. Please do not make this mistake of keeping restaurants and the National Park closed. Melissa Strong melissa@birdandjim.com Bird & Jim birdandjim.com Town COVID policies David LaSalle <dlasalle@rmhclub.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:06 PM Dear Estes Park Leaders, I respectfully request that Town of Estes Park policies remain consistent with Larimer County and State of Colorado policies. I am not engaged in a tourism-dependent business but so many of our fellow residents are. Enacting policies that are more restrictive the county or state guidelines disproportionately injures Estes business owners who serve our guests. Those guests fuel the quality of life in this town. Specifically, please remove the requirement to wear masks outside. This can be done even while encouraging the wear of masks, as long as recommended by health authorities, when within 6 feet of others not in your household. The data is pretty clear that the risk of viral infection outside when only momentarily passing others, is tiny. While I recognize the decision is not the Town's to make, please advocate for the sensible re-opening of Rocky Mountain National Park when the park staff can perform their normal duties safely and effectively. Thank you. David LaSalle, 4 InstanceStart dateNameComments_for_the_Board_of_Trustees_File_UploadGeneral Public Comment5/11/2020 4:16:12 PM Benjamin CvetkovichIf Estes Park wants to be a retirement community, then so be it. But (Behold the Underlying Truth), it is the retirement communities that are hit the hardest. That's right, the very communities where you only come to see a loved one or a friend, where the only people are those who are charged with your care. Yet, it is there that we see the greatest losses.Stop with fear! Don't embrace reactions to fear mongering. Welcome people getting out in the Sun, where the virus can't live long. Welcome fresh air, welcome people without making them feel like criminals because they made the mistake of driving up to Estes, thinking there is beauty to behold but instead encounter police enforcement for masks they may not have with them.Fear immobilizes us and we can only hope to survive. Living, exercising, enjoying the sunshine are the best probability for survival, embrace it and stop with fear!!!UPDATED 05-11-20205 Start dateAgenda_Item_Title NameFile_Upload Comments_for_the_Board_of_Trustees_5/12/2020 6:41 AMOtherBoyette WilliamsOrdinance 07-20Needs altered substantially or scrapped.1. Larimer County ordinances more appropriately cover most aspects of this hastily written order.2.There should be no fines 4 outside mask noncompliance. We do not need a club over our heads and EP officers donot need to be spending their time on this.3.People buy things to eat and drink iand will eat them and this will obviously be an infraction4.Workers downtown need fresh air on their breaks.5 No commonsense to 24/7 mandatory masks. Larimer Cty says a mask SHOULD (not shall) be worn when socialdistancing can't be done.6.The compliance to date is only about 50-60% and it is not likely to even reach 80%. That means it is a bad law.7.The masks do nothing outside. Hand washing stations would do much more. People touch their masks all the timeand then contaminate everything they touch.8.Causes disrespect for this law and those who make it and enforce it. This carries over to other areas and breedscontempt.UPDATED 05-12-2020 Compiled by 10am6 General Public Comments Business Community is Ready to Welcome Visitors Arnold, Danielle <DARNOL4@amfam.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 4:19 PM To Whom It May Concern: I am writing this on behalf of all business owners in the Estes Valley with regard to the ability to open commerce and begin welcoming visitors to our community. The bottom line premise of closing was to curb the virus’ affect to our community. However, these decisions should not be made only with medical concerns in the forefront but the economic side of the coin must also be taken into consideration. Economically this town has and will continue to suffer significantly if not allowed to open to the fullest extent of the order. Locking down a town that relies on tourist trade for the majority of its economic health is the beginning of the end. The majority of our businesses do not have the ability to sustain months of lost income during their peak season. Yes, the government has offered some help but it is not enough. The only way to right the boat is to allow commerce to flow. I urge you to push for the opening of the park and begin promoting visitors to the fullest extent available in an effort to save our community. My greatest fear is a town full of shuttered store fronts and out of business signs. We have promoted significant tourism for years. We have marketed and planned for increased visitor traffic. The business sector of this town is ready to face the challenge of reopening. They are urging you to help them save their businesses, their lively hoods, their dreams. Without the business framework this town will die. We will run out of funding. Our schools will suffer. Our families will suffer. Our community will suffer. Be a promoter of good sound business practices and a role model on how to reactivate an economy after the pandemic. Show the state how to reopen safely and successfully. Help save our town, our workforce, our community, and our future. Sincerely, Danielle Arnold Opening estes EstesPark Brewery <epbrewery@epbrewery.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 5:13 PM I have lived here for 32 years and would like to live here and work here a lot longer. Please open Estes so we can at least have a chance to pay our bills. Thank you for your consideration -- Estes Park Brewery Dont close Estes! Ann Marie <blissfulbrine@gmail.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 5:16 PM Hello, My name is Ann marie, I have been a Colorado native my whole life. I currently live in Longmont but do alot of work for people in Estes Park. I normally do not voice my opinion over matters like this because I always feel it will go unheard. The people of Estes Park are already hurting so bad from this pandemic, closing the town down would put so many families out of income and business. It would ruin tourism, income and start to unravel a sad chain of events. Please don't let this pandemic ruin more lives than it already has. Thank you, Ann Marie Updated 05-12-2020 Compiled by 12pm 7 General Public Comments Please keep Estes Park open (use social distancing and masks) Lori Gama <lorianngama@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 5:38 PM Please keep Estes Park open (use social distancing and masks). Use street barriers. Business owners can't hang on much longer. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Lori Gama Opening Estes Park PHYLLIS JACKSON <PJACKSON-HOME@comcast.net> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 5:56 PM I am writing to say I would like the park opened to the public. The people who own these small businesses need to survive, and without the businesses open, they might have to close their doors forever. Please consider "opening" Estes Park. My son and his wife live in Louisville (CO), and when visiting them we always come up to Estes. We love this area! Thank you Phyllis Jackson 8 General Public Comment Open for business Sally Robertson <jandorobertsonventures@gmail.com>Tue, May 12, 2020 at 5:44 AM Business owners in the Estes valley must get back to work. The retired town people cannot hold us hostage any longer , by insisting that we keep tourists away and keep rocky closed.open the park , take away the outside mask ordinance. Stop cowering inside , hiding from it makes us weaker and it stronger. Soon civil disobedience thst is occurring in some places will happen everywhere. You can’t stop the world. Ease up and let people be cautious on their own terms. Oliver and Jayne Robertson Dripping Springs Resort. 30 year residents and business owners. We don’t want to loose our home and business now. EP Trustee Board: Public Comment for the Trustee Board Meeting of 2020-05-12 qwerty <qwerty7@xmission.com>Tue, May 12, 2020 at 9:29 AM EP Trustee Board: Public Comment for the Trustee Board Meeting of 2020-05-12: Blake Robertson, 471 MacGregor Ave 1) EP retail stores SHALL comply with the EP order on face coverings or risk having their BUSINESS LICENSE immediately suspended or revoked. This is not a matter of financial solvency but of PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY. Most of the EP retail stores are geared towards TOURISTS as their customers and not locals, with some noted exceptions, i.e., Safeway, EP Lumber, Park Supply, Gas Stations, etc. When a retail store employee or owner states that wearing a face covering is wrong or is not necessary they are saying that OTHER PEOPLES’ LIVES DO NOT MATTER. Retail establishments that have this attitude that LIVES OF OTHERS DO NOT MATTER should have their BUSINESS LICENSE revoked. A business license is not a RIGHT but a PRIVILEGE granted from the many, i.e., GOVERNMENT AS AGENTS OF THE CONSTITUENT CITIZENS, to the few and if the few for self-interest financial gain want to use said privilege to place the many at increased risk for health and safety issues, i.e., COVID- 19, then they SHALL lose their PRIVILEGE. There is NO FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT here to have a business license just as there is NO FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT TO SHOUT ‘FIRE’ IN A CROWDED MOVIE THEATER without a fire! 2) The closing of Elkhorn Ave from E. Riverside to Tregent Park to enhance ‘social distancing’ is a well reasoned concept. The closing of the roadway may require, in part, consent from CDoT. The use of Rockwell as the alternative route to the west from E Riverside intersection would accommodate west bound traffic flow and east bound flow from the west end of Moraine would be routed on the ‘east bound leg of the LOOP project path’. Placing ‘stop signs’ at the Elkhorn / Moraine / Big Horn intersection would allow for control of this north / south route and allow pedestrian foot traffic passage across said intersection. The closure would be time-based, e.g., Closed Friday 12 noon to Sunday 7 P.M. and open to normal traffic flow all other times. Yes, this will require the Town to setup and take down barricades and signs and have increased police presence. The closing would also require that there are no vehicles parked in the ‘close Elkhorn Ave zone’ during the specified time. 3)RESOLUTION 28-20 CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE. Additional moneys SHOULD NOT be provided until the Town can fully answers the questions that were presented to last Trustee Board meeting. Town administrator, Travis Machelek, provided answers to the comments made via email (a copy of Travis Machelek reply is attached, 2020-05-02 Answers to EP TB questions): • Comment #5 question was posed as “Why is EDC better suited that (sic than) either the Town or local Banks/credit unions”. The answer as you can see below is a non-answer ... ‘it is the process’. • Comment #8 (sic 8.1) question was posed about security and privacy of the information collected for the Town grant funds. The answer is below and you can see that the Town administrator is saying that the Town does not ‘have a dog in this fight and does not care’. Yet the Town is providing the funds to attract applicants for the loans and has no real interest in how the fund dispersement process is handled ... no oversight, no accountability, no responsibility. Is this the way the Town should handle grants? • Comment #8 (sic 8.2) question was posed as “Who is performing compliance on the EDC (sic grant) with Updated 05-12-2020 Received by 12pm 9 General Public Comment respect to security and privacy of the information ...”. The real answer is that NO ONE is providing compliance ... • Comment #9 question was posed as “Who is monitoring EDC from the Town to ensure that ... financial assistance is being disbursed in a fair and even-handed manner with any form of bias, prejudice, or discrimination”. The real answer is is that NO ONE is monitoring EDC funds disbursement process. Until the Town has performed and provided an audit of the previous grant funds answering the comments made at the last TB meeting and has shared the audit results in a complete and transparent way the ADDITIONAL LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE should NOT BE APPROVED or if approved with the condition that an audit being performed and provided within 30 days. Attachment Open Estes Park for business! Jesse Ramos <jesseramos@icloud.com> Tue, May 12, 2020 at 10:11 AM Respectfully, Jesse Tembrevilla Ramos Business opening debate macdonaldbooks@aol.com <macdonaldbooks@aol.com> Tue, May 12, 2020 at 10:32 AM Estes Park Town Board May 12, 2020 I am a business and family property owner on Elkhorn Avenue for over one Century. Personally for forty nine years. Also, I am 84 years old, and not able to be really active anymore, outside my business. I am not thinking only of myself and the older retired type people. We can take all kinds of precautions if that is our choice. I am thinking, and advocating for business people who employ others, pay their bills, and do not wish lose everything. Many precautions can be used to have at least some semblance of business activity, with needed changes and alterations as things develop. Thank you for your attention; Paula Steige support my family, support estes park Stacy Ash <stacybakerash@gmail.com> Tue, May 12, 2020 at 10:41 AM Hello, please voice your support for my family by allowing Estes Park to reopen to the fullest extend allowed by state health guidelines. My job determines if I can continue to live in Estes Park, my job determines if I can feed my family, my job determines if I can continue to have insurance. Our business community is ready to welcome visitors. My job and the jobs of many others, depend on this. Stacy K. Ash 10 General Public Comment True Recovery Jamie Palmesano <jame919@aol.com> Tue, May 12, 2020 at 11:58 AM Dear Mayor, Trustees, and Town Administrator, It’s crazy to think of how many things have transpired since the last time you came together. I urge you, as you reconvene tonight, please take a moment to pause and lay the groundwork for gratitude. It has become clear to me in the past 12 days, that we have much for which to be grateful. We have a citizenry that truly cares about the health and well-being of their neighbors. We have a business community that is ready and willing to fight for this town’s survival. We, as the people of Estes Park, have not succumbed to apathy, despair, or hopelessness. On the contrary, we have seen citizens rise up with strong voices to protect and preserve this community from a standpoint of physical health, mental health, and economic health. Furthermore, we have heard the sentiments of hundreds of visitors who love this land and want to see Estes Park thrive for years to come. If we can simply remember the great blessings that have been bestowed upon us here, recognize this extraordinary place is ours to steward well, and come together with a united purpose in achieving a balance for the whole health of our town, we will be on the road to true recovery. We look to you to lead the way. Thank you for your service. With respect, Jamie Palmesano 11 12 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, April 28, 2020 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall and Virtually in said Town of Estes Park on the 28th day of April 2020. Present: Todd Jirsa, Mayor Ron Norris, Mayor Pro Tem Trustees Carlie Bangs Eric Blackhurst Marie Cenac Patrick Martchink Ken Zornes Also Present: Travis Machalek, Town Administrator Jason Damweber, Assistant Town Administrator Dan Kramer, Town Attorney Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk Absent:None Mayor Jirsa called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all desiring to do so, recited the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA APPROVAL. It was moved and seconded (Zornes/Martchink) to approve the Agenda, and it passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS. Any public comment for the meeting was provided by email or transcribed voice messages through the Town Clerk’s office and added to the final packet. TRUSTEE COMMENTS. Trustee Bangs stated the American Legion has served over 3,300 meals to the community since the meal program began. Mayor Pro Tem Norris thanked the citizens, board members and staff for the past eight years of working together to make Estes Park a better place. Trustee Zornes thanked the outgoing board members, Mayor Jirsa, Mayor Pro Tem Norris and Trustee Blackhurst for their service to the community. He stated the Larimer County Behavioral Health crisis fund would accept grant applications through April 29, 2020 for the $100,000 allocated for mental health programs addressing COVID-19. The grants would be reviewed at their next meeting on May 4th. Trustee Blackhurst thanked the board members for their service to the citizens of Estes Park. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT. Administrator Machalek thanked the outgoing board members for their service to the community and stated staff appreciation for their service. Administrator Machalek presented the organizational chart as required by Board Policy 3.13 after each biennial election. He stated the chart contains no significant changes from the approved chart in 2019. The presented chart would be updated to add Dispatch under the Police department. 1.CONSENT AGENDA: UPDATED 05-11-2020 13 Board of Trustees – April 28, 2020 – Page 2 1. Bills. 2.Town Board Minutes dated April 14, 2020. 3.Resolution 22-20 Regional Broadband Staffing Intergovernmental Agreement for Cost Sharing Broadband Technical and Network Services. 4.Appointments to the Estes Park Housing Authority: Dan Centurione, 5-year term beginning May 13, 2020, expiring May 13, 2025. Eric Blackhurst, 5-year term beginning May 13, 2020, expiring May 13, 2025. It was moved and seconded (Bangs/Cenac) to approve the Consent Agenda Items, and it passed with Trustee Blackhurst abstaining. 2. ACTION ITEMS: 1.2020 STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACTS AND UPDATE. Town Administrator Machalek presented a revised 2020 Strategic Plan which addresses the proposed amended budget due to the fiscal impacts of COVID-19. The revisions also include a number of items which were not funded in the original adopted 2020 budget. The changes would bring the Strategic Plan into alignment with the Town’s revised fiscal position. Trustee Blackhurst questioned staff bringing forward the revisions to the Strategic Plan as the plan is the responsibility of the Town Board. Trustee Cenac stated agreement, however, understood these are special circumstances. Trustee Norris commented the concerns raised are valid but the Town must focus on reserving cash, protecting the citizens and focus on programs to protect the citizens. It was moved and seconded (Cenac/Bangs) to approve the amended 2020 Strategic Plan, and it passed unanimously. 2.RESOLUTION 23-20 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS. Director Hudson stated in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it has had globally on the local, regional and national level, the Town has reviewed the direct impact on sales tax returns. He provided an overview of the proposed budget reductions by fund, with a specific focus on the General fund as it accounts for 67% of the Town’s operating revenues. Revenue projections were also amended to address the closure of businesses and the unknown impact on revenues as the State begins to open non-essential businesses. The Enterprise funds, Power and Communication and Water, have projected a 15% decrease for the billing months of April, May, June and July. The overall 2020 revised budget contains a 42.8% reduction from the original budget for a total of $5.7 million reduction in the General fund. The proposed reductions provide the Town with the financial ability to see how the summer may be impacted by the pandemic; however, further reduction may be needed. The Town has enacted a hiring freeze for all positions with the exception of public safety, and has reduced the number of seasonal hires. Additional adjustments to staffing have not been necessary at this time and would negatively impact the Town’s ability during recovery as it prepares the community for visitation. The revised budget would only use approximately 4.1% of the emergency reserves and provide an ending fund balance of 20.9% projected fund balance at the end of 2020. Board discussion followed and has been summarized: Trustee Blackhurst stated concern with the revised budget because of expenses which remain such as $500,000 for a street sweeper. He suggested such items should be removed from the budget to ensure the Town’s personnel are protected. He stated funds set aside for projects, contracts, vehicle purchase, etc. should be removed from the budget and considered by the new Board. Mayor Pro Tem 14 Board of Trustees – April 28, 2020 – Page 3 Norris stated the purchases and projects remain in the budget but are on hold at this time. He stated the Board has discretion to cut items moving forward. Administrator Machalek clarified the items remain in the budget to allow the Town departments to move forward on projects such as vehicle purchase, intersection improvements, IT expenses, etc. to allow staff to move forward if the budget allows and not to lose sight of the items. Staff would come back to further revise the budget if staff has under estimated the impacts on revenues. After further discussion, it was moved and seconded (Norris/Cenac) to approve Resolution 23-20, and it passed with Trustee Blackhurst voting “No”. 3.RESOLUTION 24-20 GOCO GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE THUMB OPEN SPACE PURCHASE. Supervisor Berg stated the Town Board approved the GOCO grant application on December 10, 2019, and the Town was awarded $350,000 on March 12, 2020. Approval of the grant agreement would require the Town to purchase the property within two years and contribute $171,700 in funds from the Open Lands fund and $70,000 from the Conservation Trust fund. After further discussion, it was moved and seconded (Bangs/Martchink) to approve Resolution 24-20, and it passed unanimously. 4.RESOLUTION 25-20 COMMUNITY RELIEF FUND AWARD AGREEMENT. Assistant Town Administrator Damweber requested Board ratification of a service agreement which awarded $150,000 in Community Relief funds from the General fund to the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation and the Estes Chamber of Commerce to provide financial assistance to local businesses resulting from COVID-19. These funds are a portion of the $250,000 in community relief funds approved by the Board at their special meeting on March 18, 2020. He stated the two entities have submitted a second request for an additional $150,000 due to the need demonstrated during the first-round requests. The Resolution also addressed a change order to the initial agreement to allow all $150,000 to be placed in one fund to be used as the needs are determined in the grant application process, rather than $100,000 for employee retention/payroll assistance and $50,000 for business maintenance. Trustee Blackhurst stated the new Town Board should consider the second request for additional funding. It was moved and seconded (Blackhurst/Cenac) to approve Resolution 25- 20 ratifying the contract with the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation and the Estes Chamber of Commerce and to approve the change order, and it passed unanimously. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF MAYOR JIRSA, MAYOR PRO TEM NORRIS AND TRUSTEE BLACKHURST. Town Administrator Machalek acknowledged each member and thanked them for the services to the community. Mayor Jirsa called a break at 8:40 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened at 8:50 p.m. SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR NEWLY-ELECTED MAYOR AND TRUSTEES Judge Thrower conducted a swearing in ceremony virtually for newly elected Mayor Wendy Koenig and Trustees Barbara MacAlpine, Patrick Martchink and Cindy Younglund. REVISED AGENDA APPROVAL. It was moved and seconded (Cenac/Bangs) to approve the addition of an Action Item to consider a Special Town Board meeting to discuss an emergency ordinance, and it passed unanimously. 3.ACTION ITEMS: 15 Board of Trustees – April 28, 2020 – Page 4 1.MAYOR PRO TEM. It was moved and seconded (Bangs/Cenac) to approve the appointment of Trustee Martchink as Mayor Pro Tem, and the motion passed unanimously. 2.TOWN BOARD POLICY 101 – BOARD ASSIGNMENTS. Policy Governance 101 Board Appointments outline the appointments to a number of Boards, Commissions and Task forces. The following were considered by the Board for formal approval and appointment: Board, Commission or Task Force Liaison Staff Liaison Type of Committee Estes Park Planning Commission Trustee MacAlpine Randy Hunt Advisory/Decision Making Estes Park Board of Adjustment Trustee MacAlpine Randy Hunt Decision making Western Heritage Inc. Trustee Cenac n/a Outside Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation Inc. Derek Fortini Outside Ambassadors Teri Salerno Outside Police Auxiliary Trustee Younglund Wes Kufeld Working Group Parks Advisory Board Trustee Cenac Brian Berg Advisory Transportation Advisory Committee Trustee Bangs Greg Muhonen Advisory Estes Valley Restorative Justice Trustee Bangs Denise Lord Working Group Estes Park Board of Appeals Trustee MacAlpine Randy Hunt Advisory/Decision Making Sister Cities Trustee MacAlpine n/a Working Group Family Advisory Board Trustee Younglund Jason Damweber Committee or Board Appointed Member(s) Staff Liaison Type of Committee Audit Committee Mayor Koenig Mayor Pro Tem Martchink Trustee MacAlpine Travis Machalek Duane Hudson Advisory Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST) Primary Voting – Mayor Koenig Alt Voting - Administrator Machalek n/a Outside Platte River Power Authority Board of Directors Mayor Koenig Reuben Bergsten Outside Larimer County Open Lands Board Trustee Cenac n/a Outside Estes Park Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Trustee Martchink & Administrator Machalek n/a Outside Local Marketing District (Visit Estes Park) Mayor Koenig Trustee Cenac n/a Outside Larimer County Solid Waste Policy Council Trustee Zornes n/a Outside Regional Transportation Infrastructure Funding Task Force Trustee Martchink n/a Outside Larimer County Behavioral Health Policy Council Trustee Zornes n/a Outside It was moved and seconded (Martchink/Younglund) to approve the revisions to Policy 101 Board of Trustees Division of Responsibilities, and it passed unanimously. 3.STAFF APPOINTMENTS. 16 Board of Trustees – April 28, 2020 – Page 5 It was moved and seconded (Cenac/Zornes) to approve the appointments of Jackie Williamson as Town Clerk, Duane Hudson as Town Treasurer/Town Clerk Pro Tem, Dan Kramer as Town Attorney, David Thrower as the Municipal Judge, Teresa Albao as the Assistant Municipal Judge and Travis Machalek as the Town Administrator, and it passed unanimously. 4.CONTRACT WITH DAVID THROWER FOR MUNICIPAL JUDGE SERVICES. Town Clerk Williamson presented a two (2) year contract for Municipal Judge services with David Thrower beginning April 28, 2020 and expiring on April 26, 2022. All conditions of the previous contract approved in 2018 have been included in the proposed contract. 5.CONTRACT WITH TERESA ABLAO FOR ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL JUDGE SERVICES. Town Clerk Williamson presented a two (2) year contract for Assistant Municipal Judge services with Teresa Ablao beginning April 28, 2020 and expiring on April 26, 2022. All conditions of the previous contract approved in 2018 have been included in the proposed contract. It was moved and seconded (Zornes/Martchink) to approve the contracts with David Thrower as Municipal Judge and Teresa Ablao as Assistant Municipal Judge, and it passed unanimously. 6.SETTING A SPECIAL MEETING. Mayor Koenig requested the Board set a special meeting to consider an emergency ordinance to require face coverings/masks. It was moved and seconded (MacAlpine/Bangs) to approve a Special Town Board meeting on May 1, 2020, and it passed unanimously. Whereupon Mayor Koenig adjourned the meeting at 9:13 p.m. Wendy Koenig, Mayor Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk 17 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, May 1, 2020 Minutes of a Special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall and Virtually in said Town of Estes Park on the 1st day of May, 2020. Present: Wendy Koenig, Mayor Patrick Martchink, Mayor Pro Tem Trustees Carlie Bangs Marie Cenac Barbara MacAlpine Cindy Younglund Ken Zornes Also Present: Travis Machalek, Town Administrator Jason Damweber, Assistant Town Administrator Dan Kramer, Town Attorney Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk Absent:None. Mayor Koenig called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. and all desiring to do so, recited the Pledge of Allegiance. ACTION ITEMS: 1.TO CONSIDER AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO FACE COVERINGS. The meeting began with a discussion on the potential recusal of Mayor Pro Tem Martchink because his wife constructs and sells face coverings. After review by the Board, the consensus was Mayor Pro Tem Martchink did not need to recuse himself and could participate in the discussion and vote on the item. Town Administrator Machalek stated the current State order requires employees to wear masks and the County continues to review an order requiring masks for employees as well either today or in the next few days. He stated implementation of the Emergency Ordinance if passed would require time to rollout the education and stand up the Ordinance. Discussion was heard by the Board and has been summarized: questioned if consideration of the Ordinance should wait until May 4, 2020 to determine County orders; does the Town know if the County order would address indoor and/or outdoor requirements; questioned if the Town’s order could be different from the County; asked for clarification on the current orders for face coverings; and discussed the Police department’s implementation of the Ordinance if passed. Staff confirmed the County has not been clear on the direction of their order to require face coverings. Attorney Kramer stated the Town could implement an order which may be more stringent than an order by the County. Chief Kufeld stated the Police department would begin the education process immediately following the passage of the Emergency Ordinance and signage would follow. Ticketing individuals would not occur immediately. Attorney Kramer provided an overview of the Emergency Ordinance which would require face covering in places for all persons entering or inside any area of any place of business open to the public, including retail businesses and accommodations in public areas, not in individual rooms. The Ordinance would also require individuals to wear face coverings in the Commercial Downtown zoning district, as delineated by the Town of Estes Park Development Code and Official Zoning Map. The State of Colorado has determined the wearing of a cloth mask aids in the spreading of the virus. The definition of a face covering has been defined by the State of Colorado. Exceptions would include persons under the age of two years, persons for whom a UPDATED 05-11-2020 18 Board of Trustees – May 1, 2020 – Page 2 face covering would cause impairment due to an existing disability or health conditions, and persons operating outdoors for critical business or critical government functions requiring other personal protective equipment and cannot be safely operated with a face covering. The Ordinance further sets penalties for non-compliance of $50 for the first offense and $250 for the second offense and would be in effect through June 10, 2020. The Board discussed the Ordinance as presented by Attorney Kramer and has been summarized: Trustee Cenac questioned if the Ordinance would require face covering at all times of the day, and could individuals be refused service if they are not wearing face coverings. She raised concerns on how the Police personnel would be kept safe writing citations, and would the call volume in dispatch for face covering take away from individuals with real emergencies. Trustee Bangs supported acting sooner than later to begin the education before the Town sees a larger increase in visitation and being proactive to protect the community and the guests. She further questioned if the Police department would have the staff and equipment to enforce the Ordinance. Trustee Younglund stated the Board received numerous comments on the unconstitutional nature of the proposed Ordinance and asked for a legal opinion. Trustee Martchink commented he had questioned the need for face coverings during the early and later hours in the downtown and has since concluded it would be a small inconvenience. Attorney Kramer stated the business owner would not be required for mandate a face covering if an individual invoked one of the exceptions. He stated it would be similar to service animals as it relates to the ADA. He stated the Ordinance would not be unconstitutional as it is an emergency act to protect the citizens. Attorney Kramer further stated it was unclear what provision of the constitution the Ordinance would violate. Chief Kufeld stated the Police department would rely heavily on education; the Code Enforcement Officer would visit businesses to educate; six seasonal Community Services Officers would provide education; and Auxiliary would not be used due to the average age of the members. The Police department would adjust to the situation as it changes and has provided all staff with the appropriate PPE during interactions with the public. Staff also has been working closing with the Estes Chamber of Commerce to partner with businesses and provide signage. Administrative Assistant Disney provided a summary of the comments received during the meeting which included one comment in favor of the Ordinance and two comments against the Ordinance. The comments included the need to follow the County orders, the wearing of face coverings should be a personal choice, consideration of the hearing impaired who rely on lip reading, and questioned the use of face coverings for Safeway customers. The Board discussed the comments received by the public on the proposed Emergency Ordinance: The Board received over 120 comments prior to the meeting which included concerns on health and safety, concern of general age of the population, the increase in crowds, the impingement of civil rights, and the comments were approximately split for and against. Additional Board comments were heard once the motion was made and seconded and has been summarized: Mayor Pro Tem Martchink stated he views the Ordinance as a compromise as future spikes in the area would ultimately lead to more restrictive policies. Trustee MacAlpine stated there continues to be a lot we don’t know about COVID-19 and she would prefer to error on the side of safety. Trustee Younglund commented she views the Ordinance as a step forward to allow the community to open the businesses and begin a since of normalcy. The Ordinance would allow us to be ready with the education and signage for when Rocky Mountain National Park reopens and we have more visitors. Trustee Cenac questioned the process of bringing forward an Emergency Ordinance; the Town stated we would follow the State and County Health divisions and this proposed Ordinance would be outside of their guidance; and voluntary compliance should be tried prior to considering the 19 Board of Trustees – May 1, 2020 – Page 3 Ordinance. She further stated a formal public hearing should be held and provide a chance for each Board member to read public comments prior to making a decision. Trustee Bangs commented the Town has inherent risk because we are a tourist community; she would prefer the Town was stricter; the Safer at Home order encourages citizens not to enter and exit communities; we are allowing downtown business to open and prioritizing the Town’s economic health; and wearing a mask provides a reduction in risk from the virus. Trustee Zornes questioned how the effectiveness of the Ordinance would be measured. Mayor Koenig stated the Ordinance would be a proactive action to protect the safety and health of the citizens and the business community. A breakout/hotspot of COVID-19 could lead to a complete shutdown of the Town for a number of months. It was moved and seconded (Bangs/Martchink) to approve Ordinance 07-20, and the motion passed with Trustee Cenac voting “No”. MISCELLANEOUS Administrator Machalek questioned the expectation on the timing of the communication and signage downtown. Mayor Koenig stated the Town should coordinate with the Economic Development Corporation and the newly established Estes Chamber of Commerce to assist with signage and complete the placement by May 8, 2020. Attorney Kramer requested Board direction on requiring face coverings on the Lake Estes Trail. After further discussion, the Board consensus was not to pursue the requirement of a face covering on the Lake Trail as individuals are exercising and there is amble space to maintain six feet physical distancing. Whereupon Mayor Koenig adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m. Wendy Koenig, Mayor Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk 20 PUBLIC WORKS Memo To: Honorable Mayor Koenig Board of Trustees Through: Town Administrator Machalek From: Brian Berg, Parks Maintenance Supervisor Greg Muhonen, PE, Public Works Director Date: May 12, 2020 RE: Approve the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Grant Agreement for the Big Thompson River Recreational and Picnic Area (Mark all that apply) PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER______________ QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO Objective: Approve the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) grant agreement for the Big Thompson River Recreational and Picnic Area. Present Situation: On October 8, 2019, the Town Board approved the GOCO grant application for financial assistance to improve and enhance a gathering place for resident and guests. This area is located at the Visitors Center, adjacent to the Transit Facility/ Parking Structure, and next to the Big Thompson River. These improvements will include additional seating with access for people with disabilities, two shelters with picnic tables, two additional concrete padded tables, a concrete path, and landscaping. This application was awarded to the Town on March 12, 2020. The grant award is for $45,000, the Town’s match is $15,000, provided in the form of project materials and labor from our Public Works Parks Division. As presented in the application, this location is highly used and is a welcoming area for guests to our community. The area has incredible opportunities for families to gather and as a meeting place. Its location easily leads to the Estes Lake Trail, historic downtown and accommodates for parking and offers transit services. Proposal: Approve the GOCO Grant Agreement to support the Big Thompson River Recreational and Picnic Area. Advantages: This GOCO grant agreement has a completion date of March 2022, giving the Parks Division flexibility to hold off on starting the project until the fall or following year. 5 21 Approving this grant agreement finalizes GOCO to free up money for this project. This project that has been on the Parks Division list for many years. This project directly responds to the Board’s strategic goal to offer exceptional guest services as a preferred Colorado mountain destination. Disadvantages: Not approving this Grant Agreement will result in loss financial assistance to support this recreational opportunity for the Town. For a short time, during demolition and constructing the new recreational area it will be closed to the public. The GOCO Grant requires a 25% cost share. Action Recommended: Public Works staff seeks approval/denial of GOCO grant agreement for financial support for the Big Thompson River Recreational and Picnic Area. Finance/Resource Impact: The total project costs are estimated at $60,000.00. The Town’s cost share is $15,000.00, and of this, $6,000.00 is cash and $9,000.00 in kind labor and materials from the Parks Division. Level of Public Interest The level of interest is moderate now; however, we anticipate that it will be highly used similar to the Veterans Memorial just across the river from this proposed site. Sample Motion: I move for the approval/denial of this GOCO Grant Agreement for the Big Thompson River Recreational and Picnic Area. Attachments: GOCO Grant Agreement LINK Budget LINK Resolution 32-19 LINK 6 22 Page 1 of 16 Updated 1/2019 GRANT AGREEMENT Project Name: Big Thompson River Recreational & Picnic Area Project Completion Date: March 12, 2022 Great Outdoors Colorado Contract No.: 20312 PARTIES TO AGREEMENT Board/GOCO: The State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund Address: 1900 Grant Street, Suite 725 Denver, CO 80203 Telephone: (303) 226-4520 Contact name: Matt Brady Grantee: Town of Estes Park Address: P.O. Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517 Contact name: Brian Berg Date: April 3, 2020 EXHIBITS Exhibit A Project Summary Exhibit B Resolution Exhibit C Approved Budget Exhibit D Intergovernmental (or other) Agreement (if required) DocuSign Envelope ID: BE1C85D1-055F-4935-8F52-BFC16DDB3045 23 Page 2 of 16 Updated 1/2019 RECITALS A. The State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund (“GOCO” or “Board”) is a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, created by Article XXVII of the Colorado Constitution, adopted at the November 1992 General Election, which article appropriates a portion of the net proceeds of the Colorado Lottery to GOCO and directs GOCO to invest those proceeds in the state’s parks, wildlife, open space, and recreational resources. B. In 1994, GOCO created a statewide grant program pursuant to which eligible entities could apply for grants for local government parks and outdoor recreation projects. Grantee listed above (“Grantee”) submitted a detailed project application (“Project Application”) that contemplates the execution of the project entitled above and described in GOCO’s project summary (“Project Summary”), attached and incorporated as Exhibit A (“Project”). GOCO approved Grantee’s Project Application, which is incorporated into this Agreement by reference, on March 12, 2020, subject to the execution of a detailed grant agreement. GOCO and Grantee each have on file a copy of the Project Application. C. The parties intend this agreement to be the detailed grant agreement required by GOCO (“Agreement”). AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the parties’ mutual covenants contained in this Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: SECTION 1 – PROJECT 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are incorporated into this Agreement. 2. Representations and Warranties of Grantee. Grantee is a Municipality, duly organized in accordance with the laws of Colorado and has full and lawful authority to enter into, and comply with the terms of, this Agreement. Grantee’s governing body has authorized entering into this Agreement as evidenced by the resolution attached and incorporated as Exhibit B. 3. Grant and Project. GOCO awards to Grantee a grant in the amount not to exceed $45,000.00 (“Grant”), subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. The Grant shall be used by Grantee solely to complete the Project in substantial conformity with the final plans, specifications, designs, and uses approved by GOCO. In the event of a conflict between the Project Application and the Project Summary, the parties shall resolve the conflict by mutual agreement. DocuSign Envelope ID: BE1C85D1-055F-4935-8F52-BFC16DDB3045 24 Page 3 of 16 Updated 1/2019 4. Project Scope. Grantee shall not materially modify the Project without the prior written approval of the Executive Director of GOCO (“Executive Director”) or the Executive Director’s designee, such approval to be in GOCO’s sole discretion. Any material modification to the Project undertaken without GOCO’s prior written consent may be deemed a breach of this Agreement, entitling GOCO to all remedies available under this Agreement. If Grantee determines with reasonable probability that the Project will not or cannot be completed as approved by the Board, Grantee will promptly so advise the Board and cooperate in good faith to seek a resolution before any further funds are advanced. 5. Grantee Efforts. Grantee agrees to use its best efforts to complete the Project in a timely fashion, in a good and workmanlike manner, and consistent with this Agreement and GOCO’s approvals related to the Project. 6. Approved Budget. Grantee has completed a detailed budget that reflects all anticipated sources and uses of funds for the Project, including a detailed accounting of Grantee’s anticipated direct costs associated with the Project, a copy of which is attached and incorporated as Exhibit C (“Budget”). Eligible costs are described in Paragraph 10 of this Agreement. The Project Application contains a budget that may not match the approved version attached as Exhibit C and which, therefore, shall not be relied upon by GOCO or Grantee. Where discrepancies exist, the approved Budget in Exhibit C shall control until such time as GOCO approves the final version. 7. Property Ownership. All properties on which GOCO-funded projects are located must be owned by or under the control of the grant recipient for the useful life of the project. Grantee warrants that it has good and sufficient title to the property or properties on which the Project is to be located (the “Property”). GOCO may require Grantee to provide evidence of its ownership of the Property and encumbrances against the Property satisfactory to GOCO in GOCO’s discretion prior to funding. 8. Waiver. Prior to the disbursement of funds, the Executive Director in his or her discretion may waive certain conditions set forth in this Agreement. Anything else to the contrary notwithstanding, the exercise by GOCO staff (“Staff”), the Executive Director, or GOCO of any right or discretion reserved to them under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver. Furthermore, no waiver by them under this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any other requirements, actions, or conditions, nor shall any waiver granted be deemed a continuing waiver. No waiver by the Staff, the Executive Director, or GOCO shall be effective unless in writing executed by them. Additionally, any failure by the Staff, the Executive Director, or GOCO to take any actions as set forth in this Agreement shall have no legal effect on the contractual duties of Grantee. Further, no waiver with respect to this Project, Grant, or Agreement shall constitute a waiver in any other GOCO-funded project. 9. Project Operation and Maintenance. A. Subject to annual appropriations, Grantee shall operate, manage, and maintain the Project in a reasonable state of repair for the purposes specified and for the useful life of the Project stated in the Project Application, in accordance with product warranties and/or the generally accepted standards in the parks/recreation community. Grantee has estimated a useful DocuSign Envelope ID: BE1C85D1-055F-4935-8F52-BFC16DDB3045 25 Page 4 of 16 Updated 1/2019 life of 15 years in the Project Application. Grantee also shall provide and maintain access to the Project and to the Property, regardless of the Property’s ownership. Failure to comply with this paragraph may be deemed a breach by Grantee under Paragraph 20 below. B. GOCO shall not be liable for any cost of maintenance, management, or operation of the Project. C. Within 60 days of a reasonable request by the Board, Grantee will provide the Board with adequate records reflecting the operating and maintenance costs of the Project and provide the Board with such other information concerning the use of the Project by the public and the impact of the Project. D. Grantee’s staff shall request during the Grantee’s annual budget process an appropriation sufficient to meet the financial obligations of Grantee under this Agreement. Grantee will use its best efforts to fully consider such appropriation. The parties understand that the Board is relying upon fair and full consideration of annual appropriation in its decision to extend its resources and the Grant and to enter into this Agreement. In the event that Grantee fails to appropriate sufficient funds to meet the obligations of this Agreement, Grantee shall provide notice to the Board of the specific reason(s) for any decision not to appropriate funding. Grantee’s staff shall notify the Board of any recommendation not to fund or to partially fund the annual appropriation necessary to fulfill Grantee’s obligations under this Agreement. 10. Public Access. Grantee agrees, for itself and its successors in interest, to allow reasonable public access to the Project for the term specified in Paragraph 8.A. Grantee may temporarily close such public access for construction, maintenance, emergency situations, or other reasonable purposes. 11. Insurance. Grantee shall maintain general liability insurance or self-insure for the entire period of the Project for protection in the event of injury and/or damage. The insurance limits shall not be less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. If the Grantee contracts with another organization to complete the Project, it is the responsibilit y of the Grantee to ensure its contractor carries insurance that fulfills this requirement. 12. Future Funding. This Agreement and the Grant only apply to the Project specifically described in this Agreement. GOCO makes no representations regarding future funding for future phases of the Project, whether or not described in the Project Application, Project Summary, or otherwise. SECTION 2 – GRANT PAYMENT 13. Eligible Costs. The Grant and all matching funds shall be used only for the cost of fixed assets, including construction of new facilities and enlargement or renovation of existing facilities; these costs are eligible for reimbursement on the basis of costs actually incurred by Grantee and supported by written documentation (receipts, bills, etc.). The Grant and all DocuSign Envelope ID: BE1C85D1-055F-4935-8F52-BFC16DDB3045 26 Page 5 of 16 Updated 1/2019 matching funds may not be used to pay for maintenance costs, administrative costs (such as salaries associated with administering the Grant, office supplies, telephone, or travel expenses), non-fixed assets (such as athletic or maintenance equipment), or any other costs deemed to be ineligible by the Board, at the Board’s sole discretion. 14. Payment of Grant. A. Progress Payment. Grantee may opt to receive a portion of the Grant after starting but prior to completing work on the Project (“Progress Payment”). Grantee shall provide GOCO with a progress report detailing expenditures and progress made to date (“Progress Report”). The Progress Report must be submitted using GOCO’s Progress Report form (available at www.goco.org or by contacting GOCO). GOCO may, in its discretion, request additional documentation to support making a Progress Payment. A Progress Payment shall not exceed 50% of the Grant or the maximum percentage of funds GOCO can expend for the project to date based on the program’s matching requirements, whichever is less. A Progress Payment shall be considered a loan until the Project is complete and Final Payment (as defined below) has been made. B. Final Payment. Grantee shall submit a final report to GOCO detailing the accomplishments of and expenditures related to the Project and its completion (“Final Report”). The Project is “complete” when all facilities, trails, or other improvements included in the GOCO-approved Project scope have been built and are ready for their intended use. The Final Report must be submitted using GOCO’s Final Report form (available at www.goco.org or by contacting GOCO). GOCO may, in its discretion, request additional documentation before its approval of the contents of the Final Report. Upon GOCO’s review and approval of the Final Report, GOCO shall pay the outstanding balance on the Grant (“Final Payment”), subject to any reductions contemplated by any provision of this Agreement. C. GOCO Review. GOCO shall have 30 days to review any Progress Report and Final Report and respond to Grantee. D. Waivers of Liens and Claims. GOCO may, in its discretion, depending on the nature of the Project, require documentation of mechanics’ lien waivers or waivers of claims to public project performance bonds as a precondition to any disbursement under this Agreement. E. Modifications. Payment of the Grant is subject to the Project being completed with no material modifications made, except as otherwise agreed to in advance by GOCO in accordance with this Agreement. The Grant will not be increased, but GOCO may reduce the Grant if the Project changes in any way that GOCO deems material. “Material modifications” may include, but are not necessarily limited to, a reduction in the total cost of the Project, a reduction in the size or number of recreational development components to be constructed, changes to the nature of the recreational development components to be constructed, or any other variance from the Project as presented in the Project Application. It is the sole responsibility of Grantee to inform GOCO of any such modifications to the Project. GOCO strongly encourages Grantee to contact GOCO in writing when it becomes aware of or wishes to make any such modifications, however seemingly minor, to the Project. DocuSign Envelope ID: BE1C85D1-055F-4935-8F52-BFC16DDB3045 27 Page 6 of 16 Updated 1/2019 F. Net Lottery Proceeds. Payment of the Grant is also subject to GOCO’s determination in its sole discretion that it has received and has available sufficient net lottery proceeds to fund the Grant. In determining the sufficiency of net lottery proceeds, GOCO may consider all facts and circumstances as it deems necessary or desirable, including but not limited to adequate reserves, funding requirements, and/or commitments for other past, current, and future grants, and past, current, and future GOCO operating expenses and budgetary needs. 15. Withdrawal of GOCO Funding; Termination of Agreement. Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, with prior notice to Grantee, GOCO reserves the right to withhold or withdraw all or a portion of the Grant, to require a full or partial refund of the Grant, and/or to terminate this Agreement if GOCO determines in its sole discretion that: A. Altered Expectations. Facts have arisen or situations have occurred that fundamentally alter the expectations of the parties or make the purposes for the Project or the Grant as approved by GOCO infeasible or impractical; B. Material Project Changes. Material changes in the scope or nature of the Project have occurred from that which was presented in the Project Application, approved by GOCO and reflected in the Project Summary, without prior written approval of the Executive Director; C. Inaccuracies. Any statement or representation made or information provided by Grantee in the Project Application, this Agreement, the Progress Report, the Final Report, or otherwise is untrue, inaccurate, or incomplete in any material respect; D. Reporting. The results of GOCO’s review of the Progress Report or the Final Report are not acceptable to GOCO; E. Conditions Precedent Not Fulfilled or Unsatisfactory. Any of the conditions precedent to funding listed in Section 3 below is not fulfilled by Grantee or is unsatisfactory to GOCO, in its sole discretion; F. Delays. The Project will not or cannot be completed by the Completion Date or any extensions granted, or delays in the implementation of the Project have occurred that make the Project impracticable in the Board’s judgment; G. Costs. The Project will not or cannot be completed within the Budget or any approved modifications, or the total Project cost and/or Grantee’s matching funding are reduced; or H. Property. Title to or encumbrances against the Property are or become such that Grantee is unable to complete the Project, or the Project and/or the Property are or become unavailable for public use. DocuSign Envelope ID: BE1C85D1-055F-4935-8F52-BFC16DDB3045 28 Page 7 of 16 Updated 1/2019 SECTION 3 – CONDITIONS PRECEDENT 16. Completion Date. Grantee shall complete the Project and submit its Final Report no later than March 12, 2022 (“Completion Date”), which is 24 months after the date of GOCO’s approval of the Project. Grantee may request an extension of the Completion Date in compliance with GOCO’s Overdue Grants procedure, as may be amended from time to time by GOCO in its sole discretion. GOCO may elect to terminate this Agreement and deauthorize the Grant in the event this Completion Date is not met and/or Grantee fails to comply with the Overdue Grants procedure. 17. Conditions Precedent to Funding. Anything else in this Agreement or otherwise to the contrary notwithstanding, the Grant is expressly conditioned upon Grantee’s fulfillment of all terms and conditions of this Agreement to GOCO’s satisfaction in its sole discretion, including but not limited to the following: A. Matching Funds. Matching funds in the minimum amount required by GOCO policy or procedure and as set forth in the approved Budget, or as modified and approved in compliance with GOCO procedures, must have been received by Grantee, or the status of efforts to secure matching funding was disclosed and has been deemed satisfactory by Staff. Grantee shall provide evidence of matching funds as GOCO may require in its reasonable discretion. B. GOCO Policies and Procedures. The Project must comply with all of GOCO’s policies and procedures, which may be amended from time to time by GOCO in its sole discretion, and must meet any special Board conditions as listed in the attached Project Summary (Exhibit A). SECTION 4 – OTHER PROVISIONS 18. Publicity and Project Information. GOCO has the right and must be provided the opportunity to use information gained from the Project; therefore, Grantee shall acknowledge GOCO funding in all news releases and other publicity issued by Grantee concerning the Project. If any events are planned in relationship to the Project, GOCO shall be acknowledged as a contributor in the invitation for the event. GOCO shall be notified of any such events 30 days in advance. Grantee shall cooperate with GOCO in preparing public information pieces, providing access to the Property for publicity purposes, and providing photos or other imagery of the Project from time to time, which GOCO reserves the right to use and duplicate in any print or electronic publication or platform for publicity, illustration, advertising, web content, and other purposes at any time without the need to seek pre-approval from Grantee. Grantee shall give timely notice of the Project, its inauguration, significance, and completion to the local members of the Colorado General Assembly and members of the board of county commissioners of the county or counties in which the Project is located, as well as to other appropriate public officials. At no time shall Grantee represent in any manner to the public or to any party that it is affiliated with GOCO or acting on behalf of GOCO. DocuSign Envelope ID: BE1C85D1-055F-4935-8F52-BFC16DDB3045 29 Page 8 of 16 Updated 1/2019 19. Signage. Grantee shall erect one or more signs at a prominent location(s) on the Project site acknowledging the assistance of Great Outdoors Colorado and the Colorado Lottery. GOCO will provide such signs at no cost to Grantee. Alternatively, GOCO will provide reproducible samples of its logo to Grantee for custom signs. GOCO shall approve in advance the design of any permanent sign materially varying from the signs provided by GOCO. To obtain such approval, Grantee shall submit to GOCO plans describing the number, design, placement, and wording of signs and placards prior to completion of the Project. The Board may withhold Final Payment pending evidence of placement of permanent signage. 20. Liability. A. Indemnity. To the extent allowed by law, Grantee shall be responsible for and shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GOCO, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, damages, or costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) resulting from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to Grantee’s performance of this Agreement. Grantee waives any and all rights to any type of express or implied indemnity or right of contribution from the State of Colorado, GOCO, its members, officers, agents, or employees for any liability resulting from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to this Agreement. Grantee acknowledges that Grantee is the owner of the Project and the Property upon which it is located, or has control of the Project and the Property, and that GOCO neither possesses nor controls the Project, the Property, nor the operations of the Project. B. No CGIA Waiver. No term or condition of this Agreement shall be construed or interpreted as a waiver, either express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits or protections provided to GOCO under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act as amended or as may be amended in the future (including without limitation any amendments to such statute, or under any similar statute that is subsequently enacted) (“CGIA”). This provision may apply to Grantee if Grantee qualifies for protection under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S. § 24-10-101, et seq. GOCO and Grantee understand and agree that liability for claims for injuries to persons or property arising out of the negligence of GOCO, its members, officials, agents, and employees may be controlled and/or limited by the provisions of the CGIA. The parties agree that no provision of this Agreement shall be construed in such a manner as to reduce the extent to which the CGIA limits the liability of GOCO, its members, officers, agents, and employees. C. Compliance with Regulatory Requirements and Federal and State Mandates. Grantee assumes responsibility for compliance with all regulatory requirements in all applicable areas, including but not limited to nondiscrimination; worker safety; local labor preferences; preferred vendor programs; equal employment opportunity; use of competitive bidding; permits; approvals; local, state, and federal regulations and environmental laws; and other similar requirements. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Grantee agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GOCO, Executive Director, and Staff from any cost, expense, or liability for any failure to comply with any such applicable requirements. DocuSign Envelope ID: BE1C85D1-055F-4935-8F52-BFC16DDB3045 30 Page 9 of 16 Updated 1/2019 D. Nondiscrimination. During the performance of this Agreement, Grantee and its contractors, subcontractors, and agents shall not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Grantee and its contractors shall ensure that the evaluation and treatment of their employees and applicants for employment are free of such discrimination. Further, Grantee and anyone acting on behalf of Grantee shall not engage in any unlawful discrimination in permitting access and use of the Project. 21. Audits and Accounting Records. Grantee shall maintain standard financial accounts, documents, and records relating to the use, management, operation, and maintenance of the Project. Grantee shall retain the accounts, documents, and records related to the Project for five years following the date of disbursement by GOCO of the Grant funds, and they shall be subject to examination and audit by GOCO or its designated agent during this period. While Grantee is not required to use GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), Grantee shall use reasonable and appropriate accounting systems in maintaining the required records under this Agreement. 22. Inspection. Throughout the term of this Agreement, GOCO shall have the right to inspect the Project to ascertain compliance with this Agreement. 23. Breach. In addition to other remedies available at law or in equity, in the event that Grantee breaches any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, GOCO shall have the following non-exclusive remedies: A. Prior to Payment of Grant. GOCO reserves the right to withdraw funding, terminate this Agreement, and/or deny Grantee eligibility for participation in future GOCO grants, loans, or projects. B. After Any Payment of Grant. GOCO reserves the right to seek specific performance of Grantee’s obligations under this Agreement, receive reimbursement in full of any disbursements made under the Grant, including in the event that Grantee does not fulfill its obligations under Paragraph 8 due to lack of annual appropriations, and/or deny Grantee eligibility for participation in future GOCO grants, loans, or projects. In the event GOCO must pursue any remedy under this Agreement and is the substantially prevailing party, GOCO shall be awarded its costs and reasonable legal fees, including costs of collection. 24. GOCO Policies and Procedures. With regard to all named GOCO policies and procedures referenced in this Agreement, Grantee acknowledges it has received a copy of the policies and procedures or otherwise has access to the documents in connection with this Agreement and is familiar with their requirements. DocuSign Envelope ID: BE1C85D1-055F-4935-8F52-BFC16DDB3045 31 Page 10 of 16 Updated 1/2019 25. Miscellaneous Provisions. A. Good Faith. Both parties have an obligation of good faith, including the obligation to make timely communication of information that may reasonably be believed to be of interest to the other party. B. Assignment. Grantee may not assign its rights or delegate its obligations under this Agreement without the express written consent of the Executive Director, who has the sole discretion to withhold consent to assign. Any assignment shall require that, at a minimum, the assignee is eligible to receive grants from the Board and assumes Grantee’s ongoing obligations under this Agreement. C. Applicable Law. Colorado law applies to the interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement. Venue for any dispute under this Agreement shall lie exclusively in the state courts of the City and County of Denver. D. No Joint Venture. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a joint venture, partnership, employer/employee, or other relationship between the parties other than independent contracting parties. Except as permitted under the remedies provisions of this Agreement, neither party shall have the express or implied right to act for, on behalf of, or in the name of the other party. E. Status of Grantee. The parties acknowledge that GOCO lacks the power and right to direct the actions of Grantee. Grantee acts in its separate capacity and not as an officer, employee, or agent of GOCO or the State of Colorado. F. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in this Agreement. G. Survival. The terms and conditions of this Agreement, including but not limited to Grantee’s obligations, shall survive the funding of the Grant and the completion of the Project. H. Fax and Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute one agreement. In addition, the parties agree to recognize signatures to this Agreement made electronically and transmitted electronically or by facsimile as if they were original signatures. I. Third-Party Beneficiary. GOCO and Grantee acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is intended only to cover the relative rights and obligations between GOCO and Grantee and that no third-party beneficiaries are intended. J. Notice. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or communication that either party desires or is required to give the other shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses shown on Page 1 of this Agreement. DocuSign Envelope ID: BE1C85D1-055F-4935-8F52-BFC16DDB3045 32 Page 11 of 16 Updated 1/2019 K. Construction; Severability. Each party has reviewed this Agreement, and therefore any rules of construction requiring that ambiguities be resolved against a particular party shall not be applicable in the construction and interpretation of this Agreement. If any provision in this Agreement is found to be ambiguous, an interpretation consistent with the purpose of this Agreement that would render the provision valid shall be favored over any interpretation that would render it invalid. If any provision of this Agreement is declared void or unenforceable, it shall be deemed severed from this Agreement, and the balance of this Agreement shall otherwise remain in full force and effect. L. Entire Agreement. Except as expressly provided, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties. No oral understanding or agreement not incorporated in this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties. No changes in this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties to this Agreement. M. Termination of the Board. If Article XXVII of the Colorado Constitution, which established GOCO, is amended or repealed to terminate GOCO or merge GOCO into another entity, the rights and obligations of GOCO under this Agreement shall be assigned to and assumed by such other entity as provided by law, but, in the absence of such direction, by the Colorado Department of Natural Resources or its successor. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties by signature below of their authorized representatives execute this Agreement effective as of \d3\. STATE BOARD OF THE GREAT GRANTEE: OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND Town of Estes Park By: By: \s3\ \s1\ Chris Castilian Title: \t1\ Executive Director GOCO Program Staff: Route Grant Agreement to Executive Director for signature: *NOTE* Signee should be the same individual authorized to sign the grant agreement per Grantee’s resolution \s2\ DocuSign Envelope ID: BE1C85D1-055F-4935-8F52-BFC16DDB3045 33 Page 12 of 16 Updated 1/2019 EXHIBIT A Project Summary Rank: 5 Overall Score: 88.25 GOCO Staff Score: 86 Reviewer Average: 90.5 Applicant: Town of Estes Park Project Title: Big Thompson River Recreational & Picnic Area County: Larimer Log #: 20312 Funding Summary: Project Description: The Big Thompson River Recreational and Picnic Area project will improve and enhance a gathering place for the Town of Estes Park. These improvements include additional seating with access for people with disabilities, a shelter with picnic tables, a concrete path, and landscaping. Staff and Peer Reviewer Comments: The Big Thompson River Recreational Area and Picnic Shelter includes access to the River Walk that meanders through historic downtown, and the trail around Lake Estes that also leads to Stanley Park, Fish Creek Trail and Dry Gulch Trail; transit services around town and to Rocky Mountain National Park; new 400+ parking structure; the Veterans Monument; interactive musical instruments along the River Walk; and the Visitors Center. This will be the only picnic tables in the vicinity that are protected from the elements. This picnic shelter will accommodate a variety of people including residents, seasonal workers, visitors, and those using the Lake Estes Trail and River Walk. Naturists would also use this shelter as this location often has excellent wildlife viewing for elk, deer, birds, marmots, etc. In -town trails see over 400,000 users per year according to trail counts conducted by volunteers in the summer of 2014. The Lake Estes Trail has a mix of 20 percent cyclists, 75 percent walkers/ joggers/ hikers, and 5 percent others on any given day. Based on this information and the number of guests recorded at the Estes P ark Visitors Center (450,000 in 2017), the number of users of this picnic shelter could be as high as 100,000 people. Applicant Funding $15,000 Partner(s) Funding GOCO Grant Amount $45,000 Total Project Cost $60,000 DocuSign Envelope ID: BE1C85D1-055F-4935-8F52-BFC16DDB3045 34 Page 13 of 16 Updated 1/2019 The current shelter is well over 30 years old and has been moved twice to accommodate past construction on the other side of the river. It is small and in disrepair. A new shelter would be twice the size and accommodate more people. DocuSign Envelope ID: BE1C85D1-055F-4935-8F52-BFC16DDB3045 35 Page 14 of 16 Updated 1/2019 EXHIBIT B Resolution DocuSign Envelope ID: BE1C85D1-055F-4935-8F52-BFC16DDB3045 36 Page 15 of 16 Updated 1/2019 EXHIBIT C Approved Budget DocuSign Envelope ID: BE1C85D1-055F-4935-8F52-BFC16DDB3045 37 Page 16 of 16 Updated 1/2019 EXHIBIT D Intergovernmental (or other) Agreement (if required) DocuSign Envelope ID: BE1C85D1-055F-4935-8F52-BFC16DDB3045 38 Source of FundsDate SecuredGOCO Grant RequestApplicant Match ($)Partner Match ($)Total Funding ($)CASHGOCO Grant Request 45,000.00 $45,000.00Town of Estes Park cash match 6,000.00 $6,000.00$0.00$0.00IN-KINDTown of Estes Park in-kind match 9,000.00 $9,000.00$0.00$0.00TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS$45,000.00 $15,000.00 $0.00 $60,000.00 CASHUse of FundsNumber of Units Cost Per Unit GOCO FundsApplicant FundsPartner FundsTotal Funding ($)$0.00Will conduct competitive solicitation according to Town policy$0.00Materials & Installation$0.00TBD Concrete 1.00 8,000.00 $8,000.00TBD Picnic shelter 1.00 37,000.00 $37,000.00TBD Metal roof 16.00 39.84 637.44 $637.44Parks Division Picnic tables 2.00 1,135.00 2,270.00 $2,270.00Parks Division Irrigation supplies (cash match) 1,553.56 1,553.56 $1,553.56Parks DivisionInstall Bear-Proof/ Recycling Trash Container1.00 1,539.00 1,539.00 $1,539.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00USE OF FUNDS - CASH SUBTOTAL$45,000.00 $6,000.00 $0.00 $51,000.00Project Budget139 IN-KINDUse of FundsNo. of Units / Hours / AcresCost Per Unit / Hour / Acre GOCO FundsApplicant FundsPartner FundsTotal Funding ($)Town Parks Division staff Demolition of current shelter 30.00 40.00 1,200.00 $1,200.00Town Parks Division staff Haul material5.00 40.00 200.00 $200.00Town Parks Division staff Irrigation installation80.00 40.00 3,200.00 $3,200.00Town Parks Division staff Landscaping istallation (trees, shrubs, turf, perennials)45.00 40.00 1,800.00 $1,800.00Town Parks Division staff Picnic tables3.00 866.67 2,600.00 $2,600.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00SUBTOTAL$0.00 $9,000.00 $0.00 $9,000.00Contingency 10% (not required, cannot be GOCO funds)$0 $0$0TOTAL PROJECT COST$0.00 $15,000.00 $0.00 $0.00Remember: the Total Project Cost row must equal the Total Source of Funds row above240 RESOLUTION32-19SUPPORTINGTHEAPPLICATIONANDGRANTAGREEMENT,IFAWARDED,FORAMINI-GRANTLOCALPARKSANDRECREATIONFROMTHESTATEBOARDOFTHEGREATOUTDOORSCOLORADOTRUSTFUNDFORTHEREPLACEMENTOFTHEBIGTHOMPSONRIVERRECREATIONALAREAPICNICSHELTERWHEREAS,theTownofEstesParksupportstheGreatOutdoorsColoradograntapplicationfortheBigThompsonRiverRecreationalAreaPicnicShelterlocatedwestoftheEstesParkVisitorCenterparkingstructure;andWHEREAS,ifthisgrantisawarded,theTownofEstesParksupportsthecompletionofthisproject.NOW,THEREFORE,BEITRESOLVEDBYTHEBOARDOFTRUSTEESOFTHETOWNOFESTESPARK,COLORADO:1.Ifawarded,theBoardofTrusteeswillauthorizetheexpenditureoffundsnecessarytomeetthetermsandobligationsoftheGreatOutdoorsColoradogrant.2.TheprojectsitefortheBigThompsonRiverRecreationalAreaPicnicShelterisownedbytheTownofEstesParkandwillremainaTown-ownedfacilityforatleast25years.3.TheTownofEstesParkBoardofTrusteesrecognizesthatastherecipientofaGreatOutdoorsColoradolocalgovernmentgranttheprojectsitewillprovidepublicaccess.4.TheTownofEstesParkBoardofTrusteeswillensurethemaintenanceoftheBigThompsonRiverRecreationalAreaPicnicShelterlocatedwestoftheparkingstructureattheEstesParkVisitorsCenterinahigh-qualityconditionandtoappropriatefundsformaintenanceinthe annualbudget.5.Ifawarded,theTownofEstesParkBoardofTrusteeswillauthorizetheMayortosignthegrantagreementwithGreatOutdoorsColorado.6.AlltheTown’sfinancialobligationsunderanygrantawardedarecontingentuponappropriation,budgeting,andavailabilityofspecificfundstodischargethoseobligations.Nothinginthisresolutionoranygrantawardedconstitutesadebt,adirectorindirectmultiplefiscalyearfinancialobligation,apledgeoftheTown’scredit,orapaymentguaranteebytheTown.TheTownAdministratorordesigneeisauthorizedtoexecutealldocumentsnecessarytosubmitsaidgrantapplication.7.Thisresolutiontobeinfullforceandeffectfromandafteritsapproval.41 DATEDthis2”dayofçcTp2019.TOWNOFSARK.MayorATTEST:42 PUBLIC WORKS Memo To: Honorable Mayor Koenig Board of Trustees Through: Town Administrator Machalek From: Christy Crosser, Grant Specialist Greg Muhonen, PE, Public Works Director Date: May 12, 2020 RE: Letter of support for the 2020 BUILD Grant for Big Thompson River Channel Work and Bridge Replacement PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER Support Letter QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO Objective: Public Works (PW) staff seeks approval from the Town Board to support a Federal DOT Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant application. Present Situation: In 2019 the Town Board directed PW to submit an application for a $23.5 million BUILD grant for Ph 2 of the Downtown Estes Loop. This grant application was not selected for funding. It received a “recommended” rating. Staff conducted a debriefing call with a DOT representative which encouraged staff to reapply in 2020. The call for applications was issued in February of 202, and applications must be submitted by May 18, 2020. The Federal funds must be obligated by Sept 2022 and spent by Sept 2027. Proposal: The Federal DOT stated they will give priority to projects that require a combination of Federal funds in order to complete an overall financing package. Our project partners at Central Federal Lands Highway Division confirmed their ongoing support of this project and agreed to manage the design and construction oversight services if the grant is awarded. We propose this grant application be submitted as a Phase 2 extension to the existing Downtown Estes Loop project. By doing so, the application can show the pooling of CDOT devolution funding ($4.2 million), FLAP grant funding ($13 million), Town of Estes Park local funding ($1.5 million), and BUILD grant funding ($23.5 million) for a total of $42.2 million project. The BUILD grant program would contribute 59% of this cost. This is a near-shovel-ready project, as the Environmental Assessment (EA) work is complete, and the Ph 1 design is nearly complete. This proposed 2023-2024 project includes widening the Big Thompson River channel between the US36 Bridge to the Riverside Bridge and a multi-use path along the south river bank. Water recreational opportunities could be explored. It also includes replacement of the Riverside Bridge and the Rockwell Bridge. This is an expensive and large project, and the best option for completing this work is with grant support. 7 43 Advantages: Reduced flood damage risk and reduced floodplain limits along this segment of the river translate to decreased flood insurance premiums for the impacted property and business owners. Increased river channel capacity accelerates the opportunity to remove the flow restrictions temporarily constructed in the new Moraine Ave Bridge. This Town effort to improve community flood resiliency improves eligibility for future grant funding. This project could substantially and quickly implement significant stormwater infrastructure improvements that are not currently funded. The CFL HD team indicated willingness to manage this project which reduces project cost and administrative burdens on the Town. Disadvantages: Expanded construction work causes expanded disruption to access and visitation; however, detours will be in place to address vehicle and pedestrian traffic needs. This project will require additional staff oversight. Grant cost share is recommended and this could be a burden on the Town’s General Fund recovering from the COVID19 pandemic. Action Recommended: Staff recommends Town Board support and fund this BUILD grant application. Finance/Resource Impact: Submitting an application for 100% of Federal funding is not a fatal flaw. At the same time, the inclusion of a local cost share is common in the successful applications and is proven to improve the odds of selection. This application leverages the 2019 $33k investment into a 2020 resubmittal. It is proposed that the Town again offer a $1.5 million cost match from the General Fund as a local support incentive for the award of a $23.5 million BUILD grant to the Town. This contribution equates to 6% of the estimated project cost. It is suggested that these local match funds could be appropriated in three parts: $500k in each of the 2022, 2023, and 2024 budgets. Level of Public Interest Public interest is expected to be high because of the project’s relationship to stormwater management, the Ph 1 Loop project, and the related construction impacts downtown. Sample Motion: I move for approval/denial to authorize the Mayor to sign the attached support letter for the 2020 BUILD grant application. Attachments: 2020 BUILD Support Letter Floodplain map LINK 2019 BUILD Application LINK 8 44 Board of Trustees 970‐577‐4777 townclerk@estes.org 170 MACGREGOR AVE. P.O. BOX 1200, ESTES PARK CO. 80517 WWW.ESTES.ORG May 12, 2020 Office of Infrastructure, Finance and Innovation Office of the Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington DC 20590 RE: DOT BUILD grant application support from the Town of Estes Park Board of Trustees Dear Madam Secretary: The Town of Estes Park Board of Trustees supports this application for a Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant from the Department of Transportation. The proposed project will address transportation and flood resiliency needs in our community, and is a second phase for a Federal Lands Access Program project that is currently underway in our mountain town. Estes Park is a community of only 6,000 full time residents that hosts millions of people each year who visit our historic village and our neighbor, Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), the third most visited national park in our country. The proposed project will complement the Downtown Estes Loop Phase 1 project by ensuring infrastructure has the capacity to support millions of travelers and is protected from future flooding. The Environmental Assessment (EA) work is complete. This project includes channel widening between the US Highway 36 Bridge upstream to the Riverside Bridge (confluence of two rivers) and a multi-use path along the south river bank that will serve as flood mitigation bench. It also includes replacement of the Riverside Bridge and the Rockwell Bridge. In anticipation of the revised FEMA floodplain maps, staff looks for grant opportunities to improve resiliency and provide for mitigation from future flooding. This project would have a significant impact for improved stormwater infrastructure conditions, address public safety, promote regional transportation connectivity, and facilitate economic stability and growth. This is an expensive and large project for our Town. It will proceed with grant support from our transportation partners. The Town completed construction recovery work from the 2013 devastating flood that caused over $50 million in damage in the Estes Valley. It will be years before we receive reimbursements from FEMA. The COVID19 pandemic has placed unprecedented pressure on the Town’s financial outlook and with so many unknown aspects on recovery. In a rural 9 45 Board of Trustees 970‐577‐4777 townclerk@estes.org 170 MACGREGOR AVE. P.O. BOX 1200, ESTES PARK CO. 80517 WWW.ESTES.ORG community that hosts millions of people, it is our responsibility to return strong and safely for the economy and people’s livelihood. Once complete, this project will provide significant benefit to Estes Park, the region and state as well as the federal government because of our proximity to the national park and national forest. The project will provide transportation alternative options and provide substantial floodplain benefits. Coordinating construction with the existing project will result in reduced construction disruption of the busy downtown corridor. The added benefit of a multi-use trail that connects directly with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant-funded transit hub and parking structure will move our community closer to completion of a multimodal connection between this structure and RMNP. The Town is currently working on another trail project into RMNP along Fall River. The completion of the two trails will provide a loop into RMNP from historic downtown Estes Park. The Town Board expresses its gratitude to DOT for this opportunity and for the current and past support. The infrastructure work that is needed to support millions of visitors would not be possible without this DOT grant. As a premiere national and global destination, we welcome this partnership to improve our infrastructure for residents and guests as a place to live, work and visit. A favorable consideration of this application would be very much appreciated. Regards, Wendy Koenig, Mayor Town of Estes Park 10 46 RIVERSIDE DRPARK LNROCKWE L L S T VIRGINIA DRWIEST D R IVY ST CLEAVE ST ELKHORN A V E MORAINE AVEN ST VRAIN AVEJ Legend Phase 1 Extent Existing - 1% Floodplain* Phase 1: 1-Span - 1% Floodplain* Full-Build: 1-Span - 1% Floodplain* DRAFT Text *Floodplains correspond to the peak 1% annual-chance flow for the Big Thompson River along with flooding less than the 1% event for Fall River and Black Canyon Creek. The floodplains do not show maximum 1% annual-chance flood inundation in all areas. 47 IMPROVING EFFICIENCY, SAFETY, AND RESILIENCE AT THE GATEWAY TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK An Application for the United States Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary Grants Program Prepared for:U.S. Department of Transportation BUILD Discretionary Grants Program Manager Submitted by: Town of Estes Park July 15, 2019 FY2019 BUILD APPLICATION 48 APPLICATION 1 APPLICATION Project Name BIG THOMPSON RIVER BRIDGE, CHANNEL AND TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2 OF THE DOWNTOWN ESTES LOOP Project Type Highway, bridge, or other road projects eligible under Title 23, United States Code Applicant Name Town of Estes Park Applicant Key Contact Greg Muhonen Town of Estes Park Public Works Director gmuhonen@estes.org 970.577.3581 Applicant Sponsor Colorado Department of Transportation Location Estes Park, CO Population 6,000 Previously Incurred Project Cost $3.8 M (as of July 2019) Future Eligible Project Cost $40.1 M BUILD Request $25 M Other Federal Funding $10.1M Total Federal Funding (Including BUILD) $38 M Non-Federal Match $5.0 M Total Project Cost $43.9 M (Including Sunk Costs) 49 CONTENTS 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS APPLICATION .......................................................................................................................1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................3 Project Location and Project Context ..............................................................................................5 Planning Context ......................................................................................................................................8 September 2013 Flood Event ..............................................................................................................9 Phase 1 Improvements ........................................................................................................................10 Phase 2 Improvements ........................................................................................................................10 PROJECT PARTIES ..........................................................................................................14 Town of Estes Park ................................................................................................................................14 CDOT ..........................................................................................................................................................14 CFLHD........................................................................................................................................................15 GRANT FUNDS, SOURCES AND USES OF ALL PROJECT FUNDING ..................16 MERIT CRITERIA ...............................................................................................................17 Economic Competitiveness ..............................................................................................................17 Safety .........................................................................................................................................................17 State of Good Repair ............................................................................................................................17 Environmental Protection ...................................................................................................................17 Quality of Life ..........................................................................................................................................18 Strategic Importance ...........................................................................................................................18 Partnership ..............................................................................................................................................18 Public and Stakeholder Coordination ............................................................................................18 Coordination with other Plans/Studies .........................................................................................18 PROJECT READINESS ....................................................................................................20 Planning Done to Date .........................................................................................................................20 Project Schedule ...................................................................................................................................20 Right-of-Way ...........................................................................................................................................21 Environmental Readiness ...................................................................................................................21 APPENDIX A - BENEFITS-COSTS ANALYSIS APPENDIX B - LETTERS OF COMMITMENT AND LETTERS OF SUPPORT 50 DESCRIPTION 3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The purpose of Big Thompson River Bridge, Channel and Trail Improvements, Phase 2 of the Downtown Estes Loop Project (Downtown Estes Loop project, or the project) is to improve access to and from Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) through Downtown Estes Park by reducing travel time, congestion, and pedestrian and vehicle conflicts through downtown Estes Park thereby negating the associated negative impacts to visitor experience. The award of funding from the BUILD grant program would allow for construction of the full build alternative identified in the Department of Transportation’s Federal Lands Access Program’s (FLAP) Downtown Estes Loop Project Environmental Assessment. U.S. 36 through historic downtown Estes Park is the primary route to the Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) ‘Beaver Meadows’ entrance and visitor center. The project is needed to improve system management and reduce severe congestion of the existing roadway network for both motorized and non-motorized users accessing and leaving RMNP. Currently, funding only exists for initial Phase 1 construction. If only Phase 1 is constructed, other existing bridges in the project area would be left susceptible to flooding risk and accessibility gaps in multi-modal facilities. BUILD grant funding would allow for the downstream floodplain channel widening, replacement of two additional critical bridges, and the addition of a multi-modal bicycle and pedestrian path along the Big Thompson River connecting downtown to the Town’s Visitor and Transit Center (a DOT FTA-funded project). The additional scope of work could be added to the current Phase 1 project in final design and constructed as one project beginning in 2021. The award of BUILD funding would allow for the Downtown Estes Loop Project to: • Complete the full-build Proposed Action improvements identified in the Downtown Estes Loop Environmental Assessment as one construction project; • Provide substantial floodplain benefits and risk reduction to downtown properties and roadways; • Minimize future disruption to downtown businesses and residents from future construction projects to complete the full build-out of the project. This would consolidate construction impacts into one larger project, requiring no future detour traffic conditions to replace bridges; and • Improve bicycle and pedestrian connections to and through the downtown and along the Big Thompson River, providing a complete non-vehicle multi-modal connection between downtown and the Town’s Visitor and Transit Center and recently constructed intercept parking east of downtown. Phase 1 of the project includes the reconfiguration of the downtown roadway network to create a one-way loop system as well as intersection improvements at three key downtown intersections (two signalized intersections and one new roundabout). Converting these intersections to a one-way configuration will improve traffic operations and reduce vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian conflict points while providing safer and extended pedestrian crossings for the thousands of tourists walking in downtown in peak seasons. Additionally, in this phase the Ivy Street Bridge over the Big Thompson River would be replaced. 51 DESCRIPTION 4 The award of BUILD grant funding will enable Estes Park to implement the full project or “Phase 2” of the project which will include: • The replacement of the Rockwell Bridge and East Riverside Bridge; • Downstream channel widening along the Big Thompson River. This is the largest constraint to improved channel functions and reduced floodplain limits in Downtown Estes Park. Floodplain mitigation through channel widening will prevent more than 20 downtown buildings from flooding during 25-year flood events. • The addition of a continuous pedestrian sidewalk, roadway bike lane, and an off- roadway multi-use path connecting downtown Estes Park to the town’s Visitor and Transit Center. The addition of the trail would help further reduce the potential for vehicle and pedestrian/cyclist interaction. The Downtown Estes Loop Project addresses several issues that have challenged the Town of Estes Park and RMNP including: • Providing significant travel time savings through Downtown Estes Park during peak travel times. These travel time savings would be generated through the project limits via improved intersection operations that reduce long queues which regularly back up through multiple downtown intersections. • Reduced vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to- pedestrian conflict points. The one- way couplet known as the Downtown Estes Loop roadway and intersection would lead to a reduction of 40 conflict points. • Improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The project will provide a continuous sidewalk with improved crossings of the roadway and a continuous on street bikeway. ! 52 DESCRIPTION 5 • Quality of Life. Improved efficiency and mobility will improve quality of life for Estes Park residents and more than 4.6 million annual visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park1. • Better Transit operations and multi-modal connections. The improved operations reduce delays for both the Town of Estes Park transit shuttle system and the RMNP shuttles. These improved operations include multi-modal pedestrian and bicycle connections to the Town’s Visitor and Transit Center and recently constructed parking facility east of downtown. A benefits-costs analysis (BCA) undertaken for the full project shows that the delivery of this approximately $40 million project will generate approximately $61.7 in discounted net benefits over its first thirty years of operation. This equates to a benefit cost ratio (BCR) of 1.7:1 with a net present value of approximately $24.5 million at a 7% discount rate. 1 RMNP had 4.6 million visitors in 2018 - 80% of the visitors entered through Estes Park, with two thirds of these entering through the Beaver Meadows Entrance Station. Project Location and Project Context The project site is located approximately 65 miles northwest of Denver in the Town of Estes Park in Larimer County. Estes Park is the primary gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), the third most visited national park in the nation. A map showing Estes Park’s location relative to Denver is shown in Figure 1. The Town has approximately 6,000 full-time residents and includes an active and engaged senior population. There are approximately 800 licensed businesses. Community amenities include a school district K-12, local hospital, senior care facilities, medical care clinics, events complex and museum. Estes Park has a very rich history with early settlers who were attracted to its charm and health benefits. The Town and RMNP recently celebrated their centennial anniversaries for the incorporation of the Town and national park status. The Estes Valley was not part of the gold rush but rather was recognized for its tourism value. Modes Benefitted: 53 DESCRIPTION 6 Figure 1: Estes Park Location Relative to Denver Source: AECOM 54 DESCRIPTION 7 Figure 2: Local Setting of Project Location – Estes Park Downtown Loop Source: AECOM 55 DESCRIPTION 8 In 2014, capacity was exceeded approximately 40 days per year creating 262 hours of congestion on those 40 days. Traffic forecasts for 2040 indicate that capacity will be exceeded on approximately 147 days per year creating 1,189 hours of congestion on those 147 days. Existing and future congestion at the Elkhorn/Riverside, Elkhorn/ Moraine and Moraine/Crags intersections causes motor vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian safety issues, restricts access, limits bus transit service efficiency, extends emergency response times for police, fire and ambulance services, and limits future economic growth in Estes Park and the surrounding area by discouraging travel when congestion is anticipated. The congestion in the downtown is caused by the circuitous route of U.S. 36 requiring through traffic to turn through signalized intersections that can have over a thousand pedestrians crossing the roadway in peak summer hours. In addition to traffic and pedestrian capacity constraints the existing downtown street network does not have any bicycle lanes and has many gaps in sidewalks requiring pedestrians to walk on the roadways. Deficiencies in the existing downtown street network are shown in Figure 2. The project study area, shown in Figure 2, includes a vibrant retail commercial district along Elkhorn Avenue and Moraine Avenue and additional commercial, lodging and recreational uses along East and West Riverside Drives. Traffic along West Elkhorn within the downtown generally flows west. Traffic along Moraine and East and West Riverside Drives generally flows north and south. However, the primary movements from outside of the Estes Valley through the Downtown to RMNP are referred to as “inbound.” The traffic movements in the other direction are referred to as “outbound.” The Big Thompson River flows generally from west to east, but flows north along Riverside through the project site. The Downtown retail environment is supported by on-street and off-street surface parking lots. Multiple parks provide recreational opportunities near the Big Thompson and Fall Rivers. Residential neighborhoods exist along East Riverside Drive. The Piccadilly Square commercial complex is located near the Riverside/Crags intersection. During peak visitation season at RMNP, the downtown Estes Park area experiences heavy congestion due to exceptionally high volumes of vehicles and pedestrians within the project limits. The congestion has been a documented source of RMNP and Town visitor dissatisfaction and has complicated traffic management for the town and RMNP. Estes Park is a premier destination and contributes significantly to the local, regional and state’s economy drawing visitors from around the world. The small town relies on federal grants to assist with infrastructure projects to support the millions of visitors. Their safety and experience are included in the Town’s strategic plan and the staff and elected officials take this responsibility seriously. Sales taxes support general funds and the Town’s enterprise utilities include water, power and communications (including initiation of their own broadband services). Planning Context The Town of Estes Park has analyzed land use, traffic, parking, and economic development conditions in the area for many years. An Environmental Assessment (EA) was initiated in the Fall of 2014 using a multi-tiered screening process, which led to the decision to evaluate the environmental impacts of a no-build alternative and the Proposed Action (one-way couplet). The Proposed Action focused on the conversion of Elkhorn Avenue, Moraine Avenue, and Riverside Drive from the existing two-way configuration to a one-way couplet, the effect of which would be to alleviate congestion and improve mobility in Estes Park. 56 DESCRIPTION 9 September 2013 Flood Event The initial review and estimates for transportation improvements within downtown Estes Park were developed in the spring of 2013 and were included in the Colorado FLAP program. A significant flooding event occurred in September 2013 which impacted the project study area, and which is shown in Figures 3 and 4. Figure 3: 2013 Flood Event in Downtown Estes Park Source: Town of Estes Park Figure 4: 2013 Flood Event in Downtown Estes Park Source: Town of Estes Park This major flood event led to a series of studies by regulatory agencies and local floodplain administrators. The initial studies indicated changes to the predicted one-percent flood occurrence in downtown Estes Park and surrounding areas. Results of these studies released in 2014 determined to be the best available data recommended major increases to floodplain boundaries in downtown Estes Park. CFLHD determined that the results of the best available data were to be incorporated into the Downtown Estes Loop NEPA study (which was in progress) as the best available regulatory flow volumes, which directly affected the criteria for bridge and drainage design within the project boundaries. Hydrology and hydraulics analysis conducted to-date indicates that the Ivy Street, Rockwell, and Riverside Bridges need to be completely rebuilt and elevated to provide additional hydraulic capacity for the Big Thompson River. The analysis also indicated that rebuilding, enlarging, and elevating bridges alone will not fully mitigate the flooding risks; flooding issues currently extend downstream of the Big Thompson River and Fall River confluence along the town’s Riverwalk. This increased the study boundaries, the scope of the proposed build alternative, and a plan for phasing the construction of the build alternative. Thus, the EA included the study of additional elements related to the hydraulic design features that were not required to provide the transportation improvements and improved access to RMNP. This includes the replacement of a bridge on Rockwell Street, the replacement of the bridge on Riverside Drive, and channel/floodplain improvements along the Big Thompson River between the Riverside Bridge and US 36. 57 DESCRIPTION 10 Phase 1 Improvements The 2016 Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Downtown Estes Loop and CO FLAP 34(1), 36(1) Moraine Avenue and Riverside Drive (Downtown Estes Loop Project) assessed both the Full Build and Phase 1 scenarios. Phase 1 of the Proposed Action involves the conversion of existing roadways from two-way to a 0.9 mile one-way loop through downtown Estes Park along portions of Elkhorn Avenue, Moraine Avenue, and Riverside Drive. It also includes pavement rehabilitation on Elkhorn and Moraine Avenues, realignment and reconstruction of Riverside Drive and reconstruction of the Ivy Street Bridge. New traffic signals would be added at the Elkhorn/ Riverside and Elkhorn/Moraine intersections. New continuous pedestrian sidewalks, on-street bike lanes, and trail connection improvements would be installed. Directional and wayfinding signage along the corridors would be installed, as well as landscaping and park replacements. Phase 1 also includes a new roundabout at the reconfigured Moraine/Crags/West Riverside Intersection. Phase 1 can be constructed with the immediately available funding initially secured with the FLAP award from FHWA Central Federal Lands. A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was completed on the Phase 1 improvements, which are shown in Figure 5. Design of Phase 1 is currently being advanced to a 90% complete milestone. The full build Proposed Action analyzed in the EA included Phase 1, as described above, as well as “future unfunded improvements” including: the reconstruction of the Rockwell and Riverside Bridges and future channel/ floodplain improvements. These future unfunded improvements were not part of the selected alternative and were not covered in the FONSI. Phase 1 was determined to have logical termini, independent utility, and did not restrict consideration of alternatives for future phases and other foreseeable improvements. Phase 2 Improvements The EA documented the environmental impacts and opportunities associated with downtown Estes Park roadway, bridge and channel/floodplain improvements. It was determined that the cost of these improvements exceeded the available funding and the project would be completed in construction phases. The first phase of construction met the original (and FLAP) project ‘Purpose and Need’ – to improve access to RMNP, and it could be built as part of the funded FLAP project, as was described and approved in the FONSI. Additional elements which are now put forward for BUILD grant funding as Phase 2 include the following. • Transportation Improvements: Replacement of the Rockwell Bridge and East Riverside Bridge over the Big Thompson River. Reconstruction and widening of East Riverside Drive (new EB US 36) between these bridges, which allows the continuation of the on-street bike lane. Construction of a new multi-modal pathway along the south side of the Big Thompson River connecting downtown to the Town’s Visitor Center to the east. • Channel/Floodplain Improvements: To provide risk and resiliency betterment to the Downtown Estes Loop (U.S. Highway 36) through reduced roadway overtopping, the Big Thompson River channel will be widened from the East Riverside Bridge to the east to near the U.S. 34 / U.S 36 intersection. This channel widening includes constructing a floodplain bench south of the existing river channel. These improvements also provide overall floodplain benefits to the downtown and private properties. See Figures 6 and 7 for a rendering of the floodplain bench with multi-modal pathway. 58 DESCRIPTION 11 Figure 5: Downtown Estes Loop Phase I Improvements Source: AECOM 59 DESCRIPTION 12 Figure 6: Creek Path Rendering Source: AECOM Figure 7: Creek Path Rendering Source: AECOM 60 DESCRIPTION 13 While the project began as a transportation study to provide RMNP visitors improved access to the park, floodplain elements were added to both provide additional flood control measures for upstream flooding and to protect the investment and improve resiliency of this project from future flooding events. Phase 1 and Phase 2 together are shown in Figure 8. Figure 8: Phases 1 and 2 of Estes Park Loop Project Source: AECOM 61 PARTIES 14 Town of Estes Park The Town of Estes Park is located in Larimer County near Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). Estes Park is a gateway community to RMNP through which all visitors approaching the east side of the park must travel. The RMNP provides 415 square miles of public recreation opportunities. In 2014, National Geographic named it one of its best trips in the world. RMNP is the third-most visited national park in the US based on annual visitation. The park is especially busy during summer months, as can be seen in the visitation numbers presented in Table 1. Visitation records indicate that the number of visitors is increasing during the peak and off-peak seasons. In 2015, visitation numbers set records for RMNP in part due to the celebration of the RMNP’s 100-year anniversary. The following year marked the 100-year anniversary of the National Park Service. PROJECT PARTIES Table 1: Monthly Visitation to Rocky Mountain National Park in 2012 – 2018 Month 2012 2013* 2014* 2015 2016 2017 2018 January February March April May June July August September October November December 68,537 62,036 104,374 117,053 228,950 500,206 651,722 589,131 527,172 219,946 93,714 66,776 78,022 68,831 89,691 90,379 239,184 605,508 712,583 621,852 253,467* 66,275* 86,379* 81,970* 77,633 76,881 99,077 97,100 220,532 538,725 693,685 616,826 537,694 305,651 90,915 80,032 98,928 85,123 134,304 116,959 259,711 608,796 858,426 756,579 644,350 371,558 118,398 93,784 115,207 105,125 135,053 129,967 285,868 700,990 912,507 772,849 711,110 398,525 158,553 91,831 95,602 98,832 145,110 158,360 263,222 741,247 885,478 782,625 681,160 332,526 140,223 112,830 111,422 84,245 156,434 151,975 305,993 720,822 931,929 798,306 784,480 312,757 125,349 106,781 Total 3,229,617 2,991,141* 3,434,751 4,155,916 4,517,585 4,437,215 4,590,493 * Visitation data for 2013 are unusual due to the mid-September 2013 flood event and may have influenced September 2013 through early 2014 visitation totals. Source: RMNP, 2019 CDOT The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is a partner agency to the Town of Estes Park for this application. They are responsible for operation and maintenance of U.S. Highway 36 through downtown Estes Park and all highways from the Front Range to RMNP. CDOT is recognized as a national leader when it comes to innovative contracting, construction, and intelligent mobility. CDOT is a 3,000 employee organization with an operating budget of $2B and is well positioned to efficiently deliver large, complex construction projects. Previously viewed as a boom or bust state, Colorado is now perpetually booming with a robust and diversified economy and unprecedented population growth. The Front Range is among the fastest growing regions in the country. This rapid population growth has put enormous pressure on the region’s aging infrastructure. In an era of constrained funding, 62 FUNDING 16 GRANT FUNDS, SOURCES AND USES OF ALL PROJECT FUNDING Table 2: Estes Park Loop - Project Costs Project Element Construction ROW/Utilities Professional Cost Roadway – Concrete Intersections $3,200,000 $1,168,000 $864,00 $5,332,000 East Riverside Reconstruction $3,400,000 $500,000 $788,00 $4,818,000 Elkhorn and Moraine Rehabilitation $1,350,000 -$365,000 $1,7150,00 Ivy Street Bridge $2,000,000 $914,000 $348,000 $4,432,000 East Riverside Bridge $3,200,000 $991,000 $460,000 $5,151,000 Rockwell Bridge $2,000,000 $403,000 $400,000 $4,003,000 Downstream Multi- Modal Ped Bridge $240,000 -$65,000 $305,000 Downstream Flood Improvements $12,500,000 -$1,125,000 $14,625,000 Relocate Public Restroom $700,000 $476,000 $188,000 $1,464,000 Downstream Multi- modal Bike Path $1,610,000 -$435,000 $2,045,000 Total $30,600,000 $4,452,000 $5,038,000 $40,190,000 Source: AECOM Table 3: Estes Park Downtown Loop - Funding Sources Entity (Funding Vehicle)$ (Millions) Local Funding Estes Park (FLAP Funding local match) 3.3 Estes Park (BUILD local match)1.5 CDOT (BUILD local match)0.19 Total Non-Federal 5.0 Federal Funding Federal Lands Access Program Funding (FLAP) 10.1 Federal Funds Sought (BUILD Request) 25.0 Total Federal 38.0 Total Project Cost 40.1 Source: AECOM 63 PARTIES 15 CDOT is meeting this challenge by building partnerships and aggressively seeking innovative ways of more efficiently financing surface transportation projects. These efforts have resulted in creating a robust major project construction program with four major projects under construction now. CFLHD The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) served as the federal lead agency for the Environmental Assessment (EA). One of CFLHD’s functions is to administer the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) established under the transportation bill Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century and which continued under the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.2 FLAP provides funds for projects on federal lands access transportation facilities. It also provides funding for roads that provide access to federally owned properties that are owned and/or maintained by non-federal government agencies with an emphasis on project facilities accessing high- use recreation areas and economic generators. Matching funds are required in order for projects to be eligible for FLAP program funds. The Town of Estes Park applied for this project and committed the required matching funds in 2013. The Colorado FLAP Program Decision Committee (PDC) approved funding to include this project in the Colorado FLAP program. The proposed action is administered by CFLHD in cooperation with the Town of Estes Park and the Colorado Department of Transportation. CFHLD’s offices are in the metro Denver area and they have a long history of delivering complex mountain projects in environmentally sensitive environments both in Colorado and throughout the Western U.S. ________ 2 FAST Act § 1120; 23 U.S.C. 201, 204 64 CRITERIA 17 Economic Competitiveness The implementation of both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Downtown Estes Park Loop project will alleviate the recurring congestion that occurs in Estes Park during the six-month high season. In the first thirty years of operation, the Downtown Estes Park Loop will reduce the delay experienced by users by approximately 14 million hours resulting in just under $58 million in discounted benefits. Furthermore, the reduced congestion will improve transit and shuttle movement – both between Estes Park and RMNP, as well as for the planned Bustang (CDOT interregional and intercity express bus service) connection between Estes Park and the Denver metropolitan area. The improved infrastructure will remove approximately twenty commercial, mixed use, and residential buildings in Downtown Estes Park from the 25 and 50- year floodplains, thereby keeping the downtown area open and viable, as well as reducing the town property owners’ flood premiums by approximately $2.6M over the assessment period. The bridge replacements, resulting in a higher deck above the river below, will help facilitate economic development opportunities for river recreation. Safety The Downtown Estes Loop roadway and intersection configuration will reduce vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian conflict points, while improved intersection operations and reduced delay will minimize the congestion related crashes (rear ends and side swipes) that occur today. New bicycle lanes coupled with the development of the non- motorized trail along the south side of the Big Thompson River will improve safety for cyclists. Continuous sidewalks and improved crosswalks will provide a safe location for pedestrians to walk MERIT CRITERIA throughout the downtown. It is estimated that the implementation of the Downtown Estes Park Loop project will result in the reduction of approximately 90 crashes over its first thirty years of operation, representing approximately $1.2 million in discounted benefits. The downstream floodplain channel widening will greatly reduce the long-term flood risk for downtown Estes Park, as well as for State Highway 36, a strategic evacuation route for emergency services. State of Good Repair The project comprises the replacement or enhancement of infrastructure on the approach to, and throughout, the Estes Park downtown. Its implementation will replace existing bridges that are approaching the end of their design lives, are functionally obsolete, and which are at risk during and following major storm events such as those which occurred in 2013. The new bridges will be designed for 75 to 100-year design lives, will be compliant with new guardrail standards, and will be more resilient in the face of storm events. The downstream floodplain channel widening will reduce the risk of roadway flooding throughout downtown, leading to less risk of unplanned closures, emergency detours, and costs repairs. The residual value of the infrastructure proposed for construction in the Downtown Estes Park Loop project is estimated to be approximately $1.7 million. Environmental Protection/Resilience The downstream floodplain channel widening will significantly reduce the likelihood of flooding for large swaths of downtown Estes Park, including its surface streets which form the gateway to RMNP. The replacement of functionally obsolete bridges $ 65 CRITERIA 18 involves raising the height of the bridge decks above Big Thompson River which will make them more resilient in the face of major storm events. Quality of Life The project will improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities, both in terms of safety and in terms of choice for healthy active transportation options. The reconfiguration of the downtown roadway network to create a one-way loop system as well as intersection improvements at three key downtown intersections will greatly reduce congestion which will benefit all motorized and unmotorized users of the Downtown Loop. The significantly reduced risk of flooding due to the downstream channel widening will greatly benefit the residents of Estes Park as well as the millions of visitors which pass through the town each year. Figure 9 shows a portion of the loop which includes new continuous sidewalk, on-street bike lane, and an enhanced pedestrian river walk along the Big Thompson River (and Baldwin Park). A safer, more reliable Downtown Loop which is in a good state of repair generates greater accessibility, mobility, and opportunity for its users. This in turn generates greater social inclusiveness which subsequently leads to a higher quality of life for both residents and visitors. Strategic Importance Improving the efficiency of the main gateway to the third most visited national park in the nation, while ensuring the resilience and reliability of the infrastructure of the town that is the gateway to that national park, is of benefit not just to the residents and businesses of Estes Park, but also to the myriad visitors to RMNP and Colorado’s tourism industry in general. One of the most common complaints to visitors to RMNP is regarding the recurring, and at times extreme, congestion in Estes Park. The implementation of the Downtown Estes Park Loop will help to alleviate this recurring congestion, thereby contributing more efficient operations of RMNP. Partnership This project is being delivered through a three-party partnership. The Town of Estes Park originated the project through the FLAP application and local match commitments. The Town will maintain many parts of the project and is involved in shaping the project design. CFLHD is the lead federal agency and is administering design and construction. CDOT will own the roadway and is acquiring right of way. These roles and responsibilities are documented in a Project Agreement. RMNP is party to the Project Agreement as a supporting agency and review role. CFLHD also has reimbursable agreements with both CDOT (right-of-way activities) and the Town (local match) for transferring required funds. These agreements provide seamless transition for additional BUILD funding to be added to the Project without new agreements. CFLHD is the lead agency for NEPA and is leading the overall design and construction delivery for the Project. Public and Stakeholder Coordination The project has had extensive public and stakeholder outreach. This includes public meetings, small group working meetings, presentations to established organizations and groups, and individual property owner meetings. A project website (https://flh.fhwa. dot.gov/projects/co/estes/) has been set up and newsletters are developed at key milestones. Coordination with other Plans/Studies The Downtown Estes Loop project is consistent with broader plans for downtown Estes Park. The Loop roadway configuration and downstream channel widening are considered the base downtown configuration for two recent major Town studies – the Estes Park Downtown Plan and the Town of Estes Park Stormwater Master Plan. In July 2019, the Estes Park Town Board adopted the Estes Valley Stormwater Master Plan. 66 CRITERIA 19 Figure 9: Improved Multi-modal connections Source: AECOM 67 READINESS 20 PROJECT READINESS The Downtown Estes Loop Project has been set up exceptionally well to accept BUILD funds and move to construction without a delay to the current design and construction schedule. The BUILD funds would enable completion of the Full Build Alternative presented in the EA. The additional funds would allow for design to advance and then construction to begin in summer of 2021. The existing Project Agreement between the CFLHD, Town of Estes Park, CDOT, and RMNP outlines roles and responsibilities for the delivery of the project. These roles would remain the same and Reimbursable Agreements would be updated as needed to accommodate the additional funding to the Project. CFLHD would continue to be the delivery agency lead for this project. Planning Done to Date Multiple Town of Estes Park planning studies identified the one-way couplet roadway configuration to solve the Town’s traffic challenges. The successful application and award for Federal Lands Access Program funding in 2013 initiated the environmental and preliminary engineering process that has resulted in the current Downtown Estes Loop Project. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) was the lead Federal agency for the Downtown Estes Loop Project. After extensive public outreach, the project team developed the Proposed Action, which became “Phase 1” of the project. Future phases of the project replacement of the Rockwell Street and Riverside Drive bridges as well as downstream channel widening. The EA was released for public comment between July 5 and August 5, 2016, with a Public Hearing held on July 20, 2016. A FONSI for Phase 1 improvements was signed on April 19, 2017. The issuance of the FONSI allowed the project team to move forward with final design and right-of-way acquisition for Phase 1 of the project (Phase 1 is nearing a 90% design level). Project Schedule Design of the additional elements funded through the BUILD grant would begin immediately upon award. The additional elements would be added to the final design plans currently planned for construction in summer of 2021. A second FONSI and any right of way agreements could be completed in four to six months. Advertisement of project construction would take place in early 2021 with an award in Spring of 2021, followed by Table 4: Estes Park Downtown Loop Project Schedule BUILD SCHEDULE - DOWNTOWN ESTES LOOP 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Activity Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 NEPA Design Right-of-Way Advanced Utilities Procurement/Award Construction Current Funded Phase 1LEGEND:Additional Time for BUILD Funding Source: AECOM 68 READINESS 21 construction start in 2021. The additional funds would push the construction into a two-season project (there are short construction seasons in Estes Park due to winter weather and summer tourism). The first season would include the bulk of the work including downstream channel widening, the Ivy and E. Riverside bridges, and the bulk of the roadway work so that the one-way couplet configuration can be opened prior to the start of the 2022 tourist season on Memorial Day weekend. The Rockwell Bridge and remaining items would be completed in the fall and winter of 2022. Table 4, Estes Park Downtown Loop Project Schedule, shows how the additional BUILD funds seamlessly fits into the project schedule with no delay. Right-of-Way Right-of-way acquisition for the project began in 2017 with the initiation of acquisition for the seven properties requiring full acquisition and relocation. Through a Project and Reimbursable Agreement CDOT is completing the right of way acquisitions. These acquisitions include the parcels required for the additional bridges that are part of this BUILD grant. The downstream channel widening would take place on Town of Estes Park and CDOT parcels that are currently in a conservation easement but allow for construction of pathways. The addition of the multi-modal bike path on the south side of the Big Thompson River would provide pedestrian access to these easements that does not exist today. Additionally, CDOT has three isolated parcels at the east end of the downstream channel widening that would be donated to the Town of Estes Park for this project. Environmental Readiness The CFLHD was the lead Federal agency for the Downtown Estes Loop Project. After extensive public outreach, the project team advanced the conversion of Elkhorn Avenue, Moraine Avenue, and Riverside Drive from the existing two-way configuration to a one-way couplet, with a new Ivy Street bridge over the Big Thompson River, which became “Phase 1” of the project. Future phase(s) of the project included new Rockwell Street and Riverside Drive bridges as well as downstream floodplain widening, as a significant flooding event occurred in September 2013 that impacted the project study area. Hydrology and hydraulics analysis indicated that these three Bridges needed to be completely rebuilt and elevated to provide additional hydraulic capacity for the Big Thompson River. The Environmental Assessment (EA) was released for public comment between July 5 and August 5, 2016, with a Public Hearing held on July 20, 2016. A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Phase 1 improvements was signed on April 19, 2017. The issuance of the FONSI allowed the project team to move forward with final design, right-of-way acquisition, and ultimately construction of the Phase 1 of the project. Phase 1 included: • Pavement rehabilitation on Elkhorn and Moraine Avenues; • Realignment and the reconstruction of Riverside Drive and reconstruction of the Ivy Street Bridge; • New traffic signals at the Elkhorn/Riverside and Elkhorn/Moraine intersections; • New continuous pedestrian sidewalks, on street bike lanes, and trail connection improvements; • Directional and wayfinding signage along the corridors; and • Landscaping and park replacements. The CFLHD would remain the lead agency for a second FONSI to cover the additional elements in this BUILD grant. The second FONSI would cover all of the remaining elements from the Proposed Action, Full Build, presented in the EA but not covered in the FONSI for Phase 1. It is anticipated this FONSI can be completed in four to six months. 69 APPENDIX BENEFITS-COSTS ANALYSIS A 70 Benefit-Cost Analysis Appendix Downtown Estes Loop 2019 BUILD Grant Application Prepared for CDOT by AECOM July 15, 2019 71 Benefit Cost Analysis Memorandum Colorado Department of Transportation AECOM Table of Contents Executive Summary ...............................................................................................3 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................6 2. Benefit Analysis Framework .........................................................................7 3. Analysis Assumptions ...................................................................................8 4. Benefits Methodology ...................................................................................9 Safety ...................................................................................................................................................... 9 Reduced Roadway Fatalities and Crashes ............................................................................................... 9 Economic Competitiveness .................................................................................................................... 10 Vehicle Delay Savings ........................................................................................................................... 10 State of Good Repair and Residual Value .............................................................................................. 10 Environmental Protection ....................................................................................................................... 10 Emissions Savings ................................................................................................................................ 11 Quality of Life ........................................................................................................................................ 11 Flood Avoidance Benefit ........................................................................................................................ 11 5. Costs ..........................................................................................................12 Capital Costs ......................................................................................................................................... 12 Operations and Maintenance Costs ....................................................................................................... 13 6. BCA Results ...............................................................................................14 Appendix A List of Supporting Documents ...........................................................15 Exhibits Exhibit 1 – Impact Matrix.......................................................................................................................... 4 Exhibit 2 – Costs and Key Benefits Delivered by Long-Term Outcomes (2023 – 2052) ............................. 5 Exhibit 3 – BCA Calculation Inputs ........................................................................................................... 8 Exhibit 4 – Five Year Crash History (2013-2017) ...................................................................................... 9 Exhibit 5 – Summary of Project Cost (2017$) ......................................................................................... 12 Exhibit 6 – BCA Results ......................................................................................................................... 14 72 Benefit Cost Analysis Memorandum Colorado Department of Transportation AECOM 3 Executive Summary A benefit-cost analysis (BCA) was conducted to support the grant application of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for the Department of Transportation’s BUILD Grants in 2019. This analysis was conducted in accordance with the 2018 Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidance for Discretionary Grant Programs. Capital outlays are scheduled to begin in 2021, and end in 2023. All values are in 2017 dollars discounted to 2019, and cover a 30-year analysis period following completion (2023). Exhibit 1 presents the Impact Matrix, which describes the baseline, the Project as a whole, and the estimated results. 73 Benefit Cost Analysis Memorandum Colorado Department of Transportation AECOM 4 Exhibit 1 –Impact Matrix Current Status/Baseline & Problem to be Addressed Change to Baseline or Alternatives Types of Impacts Affected Population Economic Benefit (Net Present Values, $2017 M) Page Reference in BCADiscounted at 7% Estes Park is a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, which receives millions of visitors every year. The visitor volume creates traffic congestion on the town's main roads. Additionally, periodic flooding of Big Thompson River threatens nearby properties. Street and intersection improvements will ease congestion and reduce vehicle delay. Additionally, channel widening will reduce the risk of flooding. Safety: Reduced Roadway Fatalities and Crashes Drivers and passengers $1.16 9 Economic Competitiveness: Vehicle Delay Avoided Drivers $57.61 10 Residual Savings CDOT $1.68 10Taxpayers Environmental Protection: Emissions Benefits All residents and non-residents $0.05 11 Quality of Life: Flood Avoidance Benefit Property Owners $2.60 11 74 Benefit Cost Analysis Memorandum Colorado Department of Transportation AECOM 5 Exhibit 2 summarizes long-term outcomes of the Project. Taken in total, the Project provides $61.65 million in benefits - reduced roadway fatalities and crashes, vehicle delay savings, residual savings, emissions benefits, and a flood avoidance benefit — over the analysis period, using a 7 percent discount rate. Compared to a similarly discounted cost estimate, the Benefit- Cost Ratio for the Project is 1.66, a solid return on this critical investment for the region. The net benefits of the Project are $24.62 million using a 7 percent discount rate. Exhibit 2 –Costs and Key Benefits Delivered by Long-Term Outcomes (2023 – 2052) 30 Year Analysis Period (2023-2052)7% Discount Rate Costs (2017 $M) Capital Cost $32.291 Sunk Costs $4.740 Total Costs $37.031 Benefits (2017 $M) Safety Benefits Reduced Roadway Fatalities and Crashes $1.160 Sub-Total $1.160 State of Good Repair Benefits Described qualitatively Economic Vitality Benefits Vehicle Delay Avoided $57.614 Residual Savings $1.682 Sub-Total $59.297 Environmental Protection Emissions Benefits $0.053 Sub-Total $0.053 Quality of Life Flood Avoidance Benefit $2.596 Sub-Total $2.596 Operating & Maintenance Costs $1.453 Total Benefits $61.653 Outcome Net Benefits (2017 $M)$24.622 Benefit-Cost Ratio 1.66 Source: AECOM 75 Benefit Cost Analysis Memorandum Colorado Department of Transportation AECOM 6 1. Introduction The purpose of the Downtown Estes Loop project is to improve access to and from Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) through Downtown Estes Park by reducing travel time, congestion, and pedestrian and vehicle conflicts through downtown Estes Park as well as the associated negative impacts to visitor experience. The project is needed to improve system management and reduce severe congestion of the existing roadway network for both motorized and non-motorized users accessing and leaving RMNP. The Downtown Estes Loop Project addresses several issues that have challenged the Town of Estes Park including: · Providing significant travel time savings through Downtown Estes Park during peak travel times. These savings include travel time savings through the project limits via improved intersection operations that reduce long queues that back up through multiple downtown intersections. · The one-way couplet known as the Downtown Estes Loop roadway and intersection configuration reduces vehicle to vehicle and vehicle to pedestrian conflict points from 135 total to 95 (reduction of 40 conflict points). · Improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The project will provide a continuous sidewalk with improved crossings of the roadway and a continuous on street bikeway. · Improved efficiency and mobility will improve quality of life for Estes Park residents and more than 4.5 million annual visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park · Better transit operations and multi-modal connections. The improved operations reduce delays for both the Town of Estes Park transit shuttle system and the RMNP shuttles. These improved operations include multi-modal pedestrian and bicycle connections to the Town’s Visitor and Transit Center and recently constructed Parking Facility east of Downtown. 76 Benefit Cost Analysis Memorandum Colorado Department of Transportation AECOM 7 2. Benefit Analysis Framework The benefits analysis was conducted using the Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidance for Discretionary Grant Programs document as a guide for preferred methods and monetized values. The parameters of the benefits analysis follow the protocols set by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-94 as well as the recommended benefit quantification methods by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. Generally, standard factors and values accepted by federal agencies were used for the benefits calculation except in cases where Project-specific values or prices were available. In all such cases, modifications are noted and references are provided for data sources. The analysis follows a conservative estimation of the benefits and assesses some of the benefits qualitatively. By adhering to a strict standard of what could be included in the benefits analysis, actual total benefits may be greater than depicted in the results. The baseline assumes that the Project will not be built. Under the baseline, the purpose of and need for the Project would not be met. The Project was compared to the baseline to identify benefits and costs. A custom model was developed to estimate the future benefits for the Project. Benefits were estimated over a 30-year period of analysis beginning when construction ends and concluding after 30 full years of operations. The base year is 2019 and all values were discounted to the base year. The benefits are expressed in constant 2017 dollars, which avoids forecasting future inflation and escalating future values for benefits and costs accordingly. The gross domestic product chained price index from the OMB was used to adjust past cost estimates or price values into 2017 dollar terms (OMB, 2018). The use of constant dollar values requires the use of a real discount rate for discounting to the present value. Projects expecting to use federal funding are required to use a 7 percent discount rate. 77 Benefit Cost Analysis Memorandum Colorado Department of Transportation AECOM 8 3. Analysis Assumptions A list of assumptions for the Project is provided in the BCA workbook as well as in Exhibit 3. Exhibit 3 –BCA Calculation Inputs Input Value Source General Discount rate 7% 2018 BCA Guidance for Discretionary Grant Programs Deflator See "Deflator" Sheet https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/whitehouse.g ov/files/omb/budget/fy2018/hist10z1.xls Dollar year 2017 Discount year 2019 Construction start year 2021 Benefits analysis start year 2023 Analysis period (years)30 Safety O – No Injury (2017$)$3,200 2018 BCA Guidance for Discretionary Grant Programs C – Possible Injury (2017$)$63,900 B – Non-incapacitating (2017$)$125,000 A – Incapacitating (2017$)$459,100 K – Killed (2017$)$9,600,000 Injured (severity unknown)$174,000 PDO $4,300 Economic Competitiveness Value of Time (2017$), private vehicle travel time per person hour, personal $14.80 2018 BCA Guidance for Discretionary Grant Programs Vehicle Occupancy 2.79 National Park Service Statistics Environmental Protection LDGV Emissions Rates g/hr VOC 2.683 nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPURL.cgi?Dockey=P100 EVXV.TXT LDGV Emissions Rates g/hr NOX 3.515 nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPURL.cgi?Dockey=P100 EVXV.TXT VOC Value of Emissions (2017$) per short ton $2,000 2018 Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidance for Discretionary Grant Programs NOx Value of Emissions (2017$) per short ton $8,300 2018 Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidance for Discretionary Grant Programs PM Value of Emissions (2017$) per short ton $377,800 2018 Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidance for Discretionary Grant Programs SOx Value of Emissions (2017$) per short ton $48,900 2018 Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidance for Discretionary Grant Programs Short tons per Metric Ton 1.1015 2018 Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidance for Discretionary Grant Programs 78 Benefit Cost Analysis Memorandum Colorado Department of Transportation AECOM 9 4. Benefits Methodology The methodology used to estimate the benefits of the Project are described in the following sections. Safety The Project would result in safety benefits by making safety improvements to the streets of Estes Park. The methodology for calculating this benefit is described in this section. Reduced Roadway Fatalities and Crashes As part of the Project, improvements will be made to make the streets of downtown Estes Park safer for cars, cyclists, and pedestrians. These safety improvements will reduce the number of crashes, specifically by making some streets one-way, and by adding a roundabout. The analysis used 5 year crash data spanning from 2013 to 2017. A spatial analysis was performed to identify crashes in locations where safety improvements will be installed, specifically on Moraine Avenue, which will become a one-way street, and at the intersection of Moraine Avenue and West Riverside Drive, where a roundabout will be put in place. For street crashes, only those that were classified as non-intersection crashes were identified for the analysis. The number of crashes, by severity, is shown below in Exhibit 4: Exhibit 4 – Five Year Crash History (2013-2017) Fatality Injury PDO Total Roundabout Crashes 0 1 1 2 Street Crashes 0 3 17 20 Source: CDOT Crash modification factors were applied to roundabout crashes and street crashes. While the crash modification factors sourced from studies may not be a perfect representation of the improvements that are part of the Project, the closest available ones were used for the analysis. For roundabout crashes, a crash modification factor for converting an intersection with minor- road stop control to a modern roundabout was applied.1 The crash modification factor amounted to 0.56. For street crashes, a crash modification factor of converting frontage road from two-way operation to one-way operation was applied.2 The crash modification factor amounted to 0.17. Using these crash modification factors, the number of crashes avoided was estimated. The total annual value for crash severity is based on USDOT guidance and the National Highway Safety Council estimates for the value of avoiding a crash. These estimates are applied to the number of crashes avoided to estimate the total value of crashes avoided from safety improvements.The total reduction in road crashes results in $1.16 million in benefits, discounted at 7 percent. 1 Rodegerdts, L. A., Blogg, M., Wemple, E., Myers, E., Kyte, M., Dixon, M., List, G., Flannery, A., Troutbeck, R., Brilon, W., Wu, N., Persaud, B., Lyon, C., Harkey, D., and Carter, D., "NCHRP Report 572: Applying Roundabouts in the United States." Washington, D.C., Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, (2007) 2 Eisele, W. L., Yager, C. E., Brewer, M. A., Frawley, W. E., Park, E. S., Lord, D., Robertson, J. A., and Kuo, Peifen. "Safety and Economic Impacts of Converting Two-way Frontage Roads to One-way: Methodology and Findings." Report 0-5856-1, Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX., (2011). 79 Benefit Cost Analysis Memorandum Colorado Department of Transportation AECOM 10 Economic Competitiveness The Project would produce economic benefits by reducing vehicle delays, resulting in travel cost savings. It will also result in a residual value benefit. The methodologies for calculating these benefits are described in this section. Vehicle Delay Savings Under present conditions, during the summer peak visitor season, vehicles experience delays of as high as over a minute at certain intersection in Estes Park. The improvements of operations of these intersections that will be performed under the Build Alternative would provide significant delay reductions, thus leading to travel time savings for drivers and passengers of their vehicles. Delays at intersections slated to benefit from the Project were identified for both No Build and Build Alternatives, sourced from CDOT and from the Traffic Conditions Report of the Downtown Estes Loop Environmental Assessment.3 Peak hour traffic volumes were also taken from the Traffic Conditions Report. Using guidance from CDOT and the Traffic Conditions Report, the number of hours of congestion was determined, amounting to 5 hours per congested day. Presently, most congestion happens on weekends during the tourist season which lasts from June to October. As tourist traffic is expected to increase, by 2040 congestion is expected to extend beyond the tourist season and not just be limited to weekends, but also extend into the early and late parts of the workweek. With the help of data from CDOT, it was assumed that the number of congested days will grow from 40 days in 2018 to 140 days in 2040. The vehicle hours of delay avoided for each year were calculated by taking the delay savings per vehicle between the Build and No Build alternatives, and multiplying it by the peak volumes. The result was multiplied by the number of hours of congestion for each congested day, and by the number of congested days per year. Since data was only available for 2018 and 2040, savings were interpolated for the years in between, and extrapolated for the years after, using a 1.46% growth rate, which corresponds to the traffic growth rate between 2018 and 2040. Vehicle occupancy was calculated using visitor and vehicle statistics from the National Park Service for Beaver Meadows in Rocky Mountain National Park.4 Multiplying the annual vehicle hours saved by the average vehicle occupancy (2.79) and the personal value of time ($14.80 in 2017 dollars), as found in Exhibit 3, yields the total travel time savings.The total travel time savings for the Project amounts to $57.6 million discounted at 7 percent. State of Good Repair and Residual Value Construction of the Project results in residual value after the end of the 30-year analysis period, as the useful life of many of the Project’s components is greater than 30 years. For those components that have a useful life less than 30 years, recapitalization was performed at the end of their useful life and the remaining useful life of the recapitalized asset was applied in the residual value calculations. The remaining value of all components is discounted from the last year of the 30-year analysis period.The value of the remaining useful life for the Project discounted at 7 percent is $1.68 million. Environmental Protection The Project would result in environmental protection benefits by reducing idling emissions as cars would experience less intersection delay. The methodology for calculating this net result is described in this section. 3 USDOT. Volume 3: Technical Reports of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Downtown Estes Loop Project. June 2016. 4 National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics. Rocky Mountain NP (ROMO). https://irma.nps.gov/Stats/Reports/Park 80 Benefit Cost Analysis Memorandum Colorado Department of Transportation AECOM 11 Emissions Savings The decrease in vehicle delays at intersections in the Build Alternative would lead to reduced auto idling emissions. Idling emissions were calculated for this analysis, using emissions rates from USDOT guidance for volatile organic compounds (VOC), nitrogen oxides (NOx). The rates for automobiles are shown in Exhibit 3.The tons of emissions reduced were summed and monetized using the recommended value of emissions from 2018 USDOT guidance,5 also shown in Exhibit 3.In total, the Project results in net emissions savings of $0.05 million when discounted at 7 percent. Quality of Life The Project also addresses flooding in the area, thus improving the quality of life for property owners in flood-prone areas. Flood Avoidance Benefit The downstream flood improvements that are part of the Build Alternative would prevent flooding of properties near Big Thompson River. This would lead to flood insurance savings, as affected properties would no longer be in a flood-prone zone. It was assumed that the affected properties would no longer need to buy flood insurance under the Build Alternative. Flood zones that affected properties are currently in were determined using FEMA flood maps. Improvement values of affected properties were sourced from Larimer County’s assessor’s website, and were converted to 2017 dollars using gross domestic product chained price index from the OMB. Using flood insurance rates for each flood zone, sourced from Appendix J of the NFIP Flood Insurance Manual, the annual premiums for affected properties were calculated.6 Since the Project would prevent flooding to these properties, the annual flood insurance premiums represent savings to the property owners. The value of contents of each structure and the premium paid to insure them was not considered in this analysis. The benefit also does not assume appreciation of properties throughout the analysis period.In total, the Project results in a flood avoidance benefit of $2.6 million when discounted at 7 percent. 5 2018 Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidance for Discretionary Grant Programs, https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/mission/office-policy/transportation-policy/284031/benefit-cost- analysis-guidance-2018.pdf 6 FEMA. April 2019 NIFP Flood Insurance Manual. Appendix J: Rate Tables; https://www.fema.gov/media-library- data/1558455013698-bde8c63b71d2da4a3357536a48f409fc/app-j_rate_tables_508_apr2019_rev1.3.pdf 81 Benefit Cost Analysis Memorandum Colorado Department of Transportation AECOM 12 5. Costs The Project has two cost components: the initial capital costs and the operating and maintenance (O&M) costs needed for recapitalization of assets. The components used in this analysis are described in this section. Capital Costs The capital costs for the Project include the costs for right of way, utilities, design, and construction (Exhibit 5). The capital costs are applied beginning in 2021 and ending in 2023. Capital costs were given in 2019 dollars and were deflated to 2017 dollars for the analysis. It is estimated that the individual project costs are expended equally over the construction periods. Exhibit 5 – Summary of Project Cost (2017$) Construction Capital ROW (and Utilities) Professional (Design, PM, CM)Total Roadway Concrete Lanes (Roundabout and Elkhorn/Riverside Intersection)$3,098,817 $1,227,906 $836,681 $5,163,405 New Reconstruction (Eastbound - Riverside Road)$3,292,494 $484,190 $888,973 $4,665,657 Rehabilitation (Westbound -Elkhorn and Moraine)$1,307,314 $0 $353,459 $1,660,772 Roadway Subtotal $11,489,834 Bridges Ivy Street Bridge (Full Reconstruction)$2,324,113 $1,340,239 $627,511 $4,291,862 Rockwell Bridge (Full Reconstruction)$1,936,761 $1,358,638 $581,028 $3,876,427 East Riverside Bridge (Full Reconstruction)$3,098,817 $959,665 $929,645 $4,988,128 Downstream Multi-use Pedestrian Bridge $232,411 $0 $62,945 $295,356 Bridges Subtotal $13,451,773 Others Downstream Flood Improvements (Channel Widening)$12,104,756 $0 $2,057,808 $14,162,564 Relocate Public Restroom $677,866 $557,787 $182,056 $1,417,709 Downstream Multi-Use Path $1,559,093 $0 $421,246 $1,980,338 Others Subtotal $17,560,611 Total $42,502,219 Part of the costs above have already been expended, and are classified as sunk costs for this analysis. These costs were spent on right of way acquisitions and professional services, amount to $3.86 million in 2017 dollars, and were assumed to be expended between 2015 and 2017. The total capital costs for the Project, including sunk costs, discounted at 7 percent are $37.03 million. 82 Benefit Cost Analysis Memorandum Colorado Department of Transportation AECOM 13 Operations and Maintenance Costs Because some components of the Project have a useful life that is shorter than the analysis period, they will need to be replaced before the analysis period is over. This mostly applies to pavement which has a useful life of 15-20 years. Recapitalization costs, assumed to amount to the construction and professional services costs of a component, were assumed to be expended in the last year of a component’s useful life.The total operations and maintenance costs for the Project discounted at 7 percent are $1.45 million. 83 Benefit Cost Analysis Memorandum Colorado Department of Transportation AECOM 14 6. BCA Results The analysis results in a total Project BCA ratio of 1.66 when discounted at a rate of 7 percent. Exhibit 6 displays a summary of the BCA results for the bundle. Exhibit 6 –BCA Results 30 Year Analysis Period (2023-2052)7% Discount Rate Costs (2017 $M) Capital Cost $32.291 Sunk Costs $4.740 Total Costs $37.031 Benefits (2017 $M) Safety Benefits Reduced Roadway Fatalities and Crashes $1.160 Sub-Total $1.160 State of Good Repair Benefits Described qualitatively Economic Vitality Benefits Vehicle Delay Avoided $57.614 Residual Savings $1.682 Sub-Total $59.297 Environmental Protection Emissions Benefits $0.053 Sub-Total $0.053 Quality of Life Flood Avoidance Benefit $2.596 Sub-Total $2.596 Operating & Maintenance Costs $1.453 Total Benefits $61.653 Outcome Net Benefits (2017 $M)$24.622 Benefit-Cost Ratio 1.66 Source: AECOM 84 Benefit Cost Analysis Memorandum Colorado Department of Transportation AECOM 15 Appendix A List of Supporting Documents USDOT 2018 Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidance for Discretionary Grant Programs, https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/mission/office-policy/transportation- policy/284031/benefit-cost-analysis-guidance-2018.pdf USDOT Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) Resource Guide, March 1, 2016, https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/BCA%20Resource%20Guide%202016.p df USDOT, Federal Transit Administration, New and Small Starts Evaluation and Rating Process Final Policy Guidance, August 2013 White House Office of Management and Budget. Historical Tables, Table 10.1 – Gross Domestic Product and Deflators Used in the Historical Tables 1940-2021. https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/Historicals 85 LETTERS OF COMMITMENT AND LETTERS OF SUPPORT B APPENDIX 86 87 88 89 90 June 19, 2019 Honorable Elaine Chao Office of Infrastructure, Finance and Innovation Office of the Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Dear Secretary Chao: I write to express my support for the application submitted by the Town of Estes Park (the Town) to the U.S. Department of Transportation, for funding from the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary Grant program. If awarded, the Town will fund the Big Thompson River Bridge, Channel and Trail Improvements. The Town has 6,000 full time residents and is considered a gateway community to Rocky Mountain National Park (the Park). The Park hosts millions of guests each year and is ranked the third most visited national park in the country. In 2013, the Town experienced major flooding resulting in road closures for State Highways 7, 34 and 36, which access Estes Park. Elkhorn Avenue (US36), the main street of downtown and the main access road to the Park, flooded from the rivers overtopping. BUILD monies will help address flooding risks in the downtown area, keeping US36 open for emergencies, residents and visitors. The proposed improvements are critical to the safety of the Town and will add to the resiliency of the community when faced with natural disasters. I encourage you to give the grant application submitted by the Town of Estes Park, every appropriate review consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. Thank you for your review, and please notify my office of any funds awarded. Sincerely, Michael F. Bennet United States Senator 91 92 P 303.866.3441 F 303.866.4474 www.cwcb.state.co.us Jared Polis, Governor | Dan Gibbs, DNR Executive Director | Rebecca Mitchell, CWCB Director Dear Madam Secretary: I am writing this letter in support for the Big Thompson River, Bridge, Channel and Trail Improvements Project through the BUILD program. Estes Park was significantly affected by a large flood in 2013, which impacted many communities throughout northern Colorado. Subsequent to that event, a restudy of the floodplain through town indicates that the flood risk was much great than previously suspected. The reach in question represents a significant choke point for conveying floodwaters through town, and an expansion of flood conveyance through this reach will significantly lower the risk through town. The benefits of this are numerous. Most significantly, implementation of this project will result in increased health, safety, and welfare for residents and visitors of the town. In addition, construction of this project will result in increased highway safety, allowing the highway to remain open for operations like evacuations during any subsequent flood events. It will also positively impact numerous business owners in the downtown area, whose properties were built according to the best information available at the time, but are now known to be more prone to risk than ever thought. A big part of the solution to all of these problems can be found with this project. The floodplain issue through town is difficult to solve due to a high volume of existing infrastructure that was built according to standards at the time of construction, and narrow channel and floodplain widths in the area. 1313 Sherman Street, Room 718 Denver, CO 80203 June 28, 2019 Office of Infrastructure, Finance and Innovation Office of the Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Washington, DC 20590 93 2 As the state agency charged with managing the National Flood Insurance Program on behalf of the State of Colorado, the Colorado Water Conservation Board fully supports this project and I urge implementation of it to support mitigation of the flood risk and the increase in public safety for the Town of Estes Park and its highways and infrastructure. Sincerely, Kevin Houck, P.E., CFM Chief, Watershed and Flood Protection Colorado Water Conservation Board 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 PUBLIC WORKS Memo To: Honorable Mayor Koenig Board of Trustees Through: Town Administrator Machalek From: Ryan Barr, EI, Pavement Manager Gregory Muhonen, PE, Public Works Director Date: May 12, 2020 RE: Construction Agreement for 2020 Chip and Crack Seal Program with Vance Brothers, Inc. for $233,200. Budgeted PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER______________ QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO Objective: Public Works seeks approval from the Town Board for the 2020 Chip and Crack Seal Program construction agreement with Vance Brothers, Inc. for the application of chip seal resurfacing and crack sealing of multiple roads in the Town of Estes Park to advance the goals of the 2024 Street Improvement Program. Present Situation: On February 23, 2016 Public Works presented a plan to the Town Board to improve the condition of Town streets to an overall system-wide PCI of 70 by the year 2024. To effectively implement this plan, we need to hire a contractor to begin the 2020 portion of this chip seal and crack seal program. On March 19, 2020, Public Works advertised an Invitation to Bid for the application of chip seal and crack seal materials on multiple streets in Estes Park. Two companies attended the optional pre-bid conference call on March 26th. After three weeks of advertising, the bids were opened on April 9th. The Engineer’s Estimate for this project was $250,000 and the following table contains the bids for each company: COMPANY CITY TOTAL FEE Vance Brothers, Inc. Denver, CO $233,200.00 A-1 Chip Seal Co.Denver, CO $277,600.00 The low bidder was Vance Brothers, Inc. This contractor has a good reputation and extensive experience in chip and crack sealing roads including within Estes Park. The contractor performed the chip and crack seal projects in Estes Park in 2018 and 2019. 11103 Proposal: Public Works proposes approving the construction agreement for the 2020 Chip and Crack Seal Program with Vance Brothers, Inc. Advantages: Cost-effective rehabilitation of multiple roads in Estes Park Utilization of 1A sales tax funds to improve Estes Park streets Moves the 2024 STIP Program forward Disadvantages: Temporary, short duration disruption of traffic in the proposed work areas, however work will be scheduled to minimize disruption. Funds could be used for other roadway maintenance purposes, however this usage is consistent with the approved 2024 STIP Program. Action Recommended: Staff recommends approval of the attached construction agreement to Vance Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $233,200.00, and authorization for PW staff to spend up to the budgeted amount of $250,000.00 if needed to address unanticipated conditions encountered during construction. Finance/Resource Impact: This project will be funded from the Street Improvement Fund and is included in account number 260-2000-420.25-20 in the 2020 budget. Level of Public Interest Public interest on this project is expected to be moderate. Sample Motion: I move for approval/denial of the construction agreement with Vance Brothers, Inc. for the 2020 Chip and Crack Seal Program in the amount of $233,200.00. Public Works staff is authorized to spend an additional 7.2% contingency of $16,800 if needed for unanticipated changes encountered during construction. 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COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:REVISION NUMBER: INSURED PHONE(A/C, No, Ext): PRODUCER ADDRESS:E-MAIL FAX(A/C, No): CONTACTNAME: NAIC # INSURER A : INSURER B : INSURER C : INSURER D : INSURER E : INSURER F : INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 4/21/2020 TRUSS 9200 Ward Parkway Suite 500 Kansas City MO 64114 Certificate Department 816-708-4600 816-708-4600 Certificates@TrussAdvantage.com Argonaut Insurance Co 19801 VANCE01 The Phoenix Insurance Co.25623Vance Brothers, Inc. 380 West 62nd Avenue Denver CO 80216 Charter Oak Fire Ins Co 25615 Travelers Prop Cas Co Of Amer 25674 731392185 B X 1,000,000 X 1,000,000 X Cont. Liab.15,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 X DTCO9M212947PHX20 1/1/2020 1/1/2021 2,000,000 C 1,000,000 X X MCS 90 DT8109M352747COF20 1/1/2020 1/1/2021 D X X 10,000,000 -0- CUP9M4229022026 X 10,000,000 1/1/2020 1/1/2021 A N WC928588285514 (AOS)1/1/2020 1/1/2021 X 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 Re: 2020 Chip & Crack Seal Town of Estes Park PO Box 1200 Estes Park CO 80517 114 PUBLIC WORKS Memo To: Honorable Mayor Koenig Board of Trustees Through: Town Administrator Machalek From: Ryan Barr, EI, Pavement Manager Greg Muhonen, PE, Public Works Director Date: May 12, 2020 RE: Resolution 26-20 Colorado the Beautiful Grant Agreement for Fall River Trail Construction with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (Mark all that apply) PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO Objective: Public Works (PW) seeks approval of the grant agreement from the Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Colorado the Beautiful (CtB) grant program for the construction of a segment of the Fall River Trail. Present Situation: Adopted in 2016, the Estes Valley Master Trails Plan includes Fall River Trail as a top priority for constructing. Public Works staff, with the assistance of a consultant, has been researching grant opportunities and submitting applications. This grant has been awarded for a segment of the trail located on Fish Hatchery Road between the Estes Park United Methodist Church auxiliary parking lot and private property driveway before the intersection with Fall River Road. The completion of Fall River Trail will connect historic downtown Estes Park with Rocky Mountain National Park and all points in between including residences and businesses along Fall River Road and Fish Hatchery Road. This trail will provide safe, non- motorized access to the trails and campgrounds in Rocky Mountain National Park. Proposal: Public Works staff proposes to construct a 10-foot wide, ADA accessible concrete trail that is approximately 375 feet along Fish Hatchery Road with these grant funds. The proposed construction window for this project is fall of 2021. 13115 Advantages: This project constructs an important segment of our trail system for the benefit of our residents and visitors who desire to enjoy a healthy lifestyle through outdoor recreation and future non-motorized connectivity to RMNP and its trail system. This project has received significant support including funds from the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District. Traffic congestion and air pollution can be reduced as trail usage increases. Disadvantages: A local match cost share is required; however, this has been included in the 2020 budget. Trail maintenance funding will increase incrementally as the trail system expands; however, this will be budgeted in subsequent years. Construction will cause some traffic disruption; however, construction will be limited to Fish Hatchery Road which is a low-volume local road. Action Recommended: Public Works staff recommends approval of this grant agreement. Finance/Resource Impact: The total construction cost of this segment is estimated to be $472,818. The grant award is $363,706 and the local cost share requirement is 30 percent ($109,112). The required cost share will be supported by funds from the Town’s 1A sales tax for trail expansion ($50k), contributions from the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District ($50k), and Larimer County Department of Natural Resources ($10k). Level of Public Interest Public interest is anticipated to be moderate. Sample Motion: I move to approve Resolution 26-20. Attachments: Resolution 26-20 CPW CtB Grant Agreement LINK 14116 RESOLUTION 26-20 APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR FALL RIVER TRAIL CONSTRUCTION WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to enter the intergovernmental agreement referenced in the title of this resolution for the purpose of constructing a segment of the Fall River Trail. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO: The Board approves, and authorizes the Mayor to sign, the intergovernmental agreement referenced in the title of this resolution in substantially the form now before the Board. DATED this day of , 2020. TOWN OF ESTES PARK Mayor ATTEST: Town Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Town Attorney 15117 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 1 of 23 STATE OF COLORADO GRANT AGREEMENT COVER PAGE State Agency Department of Natural Resources Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Agreement Number CMS Number: 149486 Encumbrance Number: CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Grantee Town of Estes Park 170 MacGregor Avenue PO Box 1200 Estes Park, Colorado 80517 Agreement Performance Beginning Date The Effective Date Initial Agreement Expiration Date June 30, 2021 Agreement Maximum Amount Entire Contract term for all applicable fiscal years: $363,706.00 Required Match: $109,111.80 Agreement Authority Authority to enter into this Contract exists in in C.R.S. 33 - 10-107(1)(e). Agreement Purpose The purpose of this Agreement is to develop the Fall River Trail as detailed in Exhibit A. This Agreement is exempt from the procurement code under 24-101-105(1)(II.5) and Procurement Rule R-101-105-01. Exhibits and Order of Precedence The following Exhibits and attachments are included with this Agreement: 1. Exhibit A, Statement of Work 2. Exhibit B, Budget 3. Exhibit C, Sample Option Letter In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between this Agreement and any Exhibit or attachment, such conflict or inconsistency shall be resolved by reference to the documents in the following order of priority: 1. Colorado Special Provisions in §18 of the main body of this Agreement 2. The provisions of the other sections of the main body of this Agreement 3. Exhibit A, Statement of Work 4. Exhibit B, Budget 5. Exhibit C, Sample Option Letter Principal Representatives For the State: For Grantee: Pam O’Malley Ryan Barr CPW Town of Estes Park 13787 US Hwy. 85 N. 170 MacGregor Avenue Littleton, Colorado 80125 PO Box 1200 Pam.omalley@state.co.us Estes Park, Colorado 80517 rbarr@estes.org DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 118 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 2 of 23 SIGNATURE PAGE THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE EXECUTED THIS AGREEMENT Each person signing this Agreement represents and warrants that the signer is duly authorized to execute this Agreement and to bind the Party authorizing such signature. CONTRACTOR Town of Estes Park ______________________________________________ Signature ________________________________________ Printed Name ________________________________________ Signatory’s Title Date: _________________________ STATE OF COLORADO Jared S. Polis, Governor Colorado Department of Natural Resources Dan Gibbs, Executive Director Colorado Parks and Wildlife ______________________________________________ Signature ________________________________________ Printed Name ________________________________________ Signatory’s Title Date: _________________________ In accordance with §24-30-202 C.R.S., this Agreement is not valid until signed and dated below by the State Controller or an authorized delegate. STATE CONTROLLER Robert Jaros, CPA, MBA, JD ______________________________________________ Signature ________________________________________ Printed Name ________________________________________ Signatory’s Title Agreement Effective Date: _________________________ DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF April 21, 2020 | 6:24 PM PDT Assistant Director Heather Dugan 119 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 3 of 23 TABLE OF CONTENTS COVER PAGE .......................................................................................................................... 1 SIGNATURE PAGE ................................................................................................................. 2 1. PARTIES ................................................................................................................................... 3 2. TERM AND EFFECTIVE DATE ............................................................................................. 3 3. DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................................... 5 4. STATEMENT OF WORK ........................................................................................................ 7 5. PAYMENTS TO GRANTEE .................................................................................................... 8 6. REPORTING - NOTIFICATION ........................................................................................... 10 7. GRANTEE RECORDS ........................................................................................................... 11 8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-STATE RECORDS ...................................................... 12 9. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.................................................................................................. 13 10. INSURANCE .......................................................................................................................... 14 11. BREACH OF AGREEMENT ................................................................................................. 16 12. REMEDIES ............................................................................................................................. 16 13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION ....................................................................................................... 18 14. NOTICES AND REPRESENTATIVES ................................................................................. 18 15. RIGHTS IN WORK PRODUCT AND OTHER INFORMATION ........................................ 19 16. STATEWIDE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ..................................................... 20 17. GENERAL PROVISIONS ...................................................................................................... 20 18. COLORADO SPECIAL PROVISIONS (COLORADO FISCAL RULE 3-3) ....................... 23 1. PARTIES This Agreement is entered into by and between Grantee named on the Cover Page for this Agreement (the “Grantee”), and the STATE OF COLORADO acting by and through the State agency named on the Cover Page for this Agreement (the “State”). Grantee and the State agree to the terms and conditions in this Agreement. 2. TERM AND EFFECTIVE DATE A. Effective Date This Agreement shall not be valid or enforceable until the Effective Date, and the Grant Funds shall be expended by the Fund Expenditure End Date shown on the Signature and Cover Page for this Agreement. The State shall not be bound by any provision of this Agreement before the Effective Date, and shall have no obligation to pay Grantee for any Work performed or expense incurred before the Effective Date, except as described in §5.D, or after the Fund Expenditure End Date. B. Initial Term The Parties’ respective performances under this Agreement shall commence on the Agreement Performance Beginning Date shown on the Cover Page for this Agreement and shall terminate on the Initial Agreement Expiration Date shown on the Cover Page for this Agreement (the “Initial Term”) unless sooner terminated or further extended in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. C. Extension Terms - State’s Option The State, at its discretion, shall have the option to extend the performance under this Agreement beyond the Initial Term for a period, or for successive periods, of one year or less at the same rates and under the same terms specified in this Agreement (each such period an DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 120 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 4 of 23 “Extension Term”). In order to exercise this option, the State shall provide written notice to Grantee in a form substantially equivalent to Sample Option Letter attached to this Agreement. D. End of Term Extension If this Agreement approaches the end of its Initial Term, or any Extension Term then in place, the State, at its discretion, upon written notice to Grantee as provided in §14, may unilaterally extend such Initial Term or Extension Term for a period not to exceed two months (an “End of Term Extension”), regardless of whether additional Extension Terms are available or not. The provisions of this Agreement in effect when such notice is given shall remain in effect during the End of Term Extension. The End of Term Extension shall automatically terminate upon execution of a replacement Agreement or modification extending the total term of this Agreement. E. Early Termination in the Public Interest The State is entering into this Agreement to serve the public interest of the State of Colorado as determined by its Governor, General Assembly, or Courts. If this Agreement ceases to further the public interest of the State, the State, in its discretion, may terminate this Agreement in whole or in part. A determination that this Agreement should be terminated in the public interest shall not be equivalent to a State right to terminate for convenience. This subsection shall not apply to a termination of this Agreement by the State for breach by Grantee, which shall be governed by 12.A.i. i. Method and Content The State shall notify Grantee of such termination in accordance with §14. The notice shall specify the effective date of the termination and whether it affects all or a portion of this Agreement, and shall include, to the extent practicable, the public interest justification for the termination. ii. Obligations and Rights Upon receipt of a termination notice for termination in the public interest, Grantee shall be subject to the rights and obligations set forth in §12.A.i.a12.A.i.a. iii. Payments If the State terminates this Agreement in the public interest, the State shall pay Grantee an amount equal to the percentage of the total reimbursement payable under this Agreement that corresponds to the percentage of Work satisfactorily completed and accepted, as determined by the State, less payments previously made. Additionally, if this Agreement is less than 60% completed, as determined by the State, the State may reimburse Grantee for a portion of actual out-of-pocket expenses, not otherwise reimbursed under this Agreement, incurred by Grantee which are directly attributable to the uncompleted portion of Grantee’s obligations, provided that the sum of any and all reimbursement shall not exceed the maximum amount payable to Grantee hereunder. F. Grantee’s Termination Under Federal Requirements Grantee may request termination of this Grant by sending notice to the State, which includes the reasons for the termination and the effective date of the termination. If this Grant is terminated in this manner, then Grantee shall return any advanced payments made for work that will not be performed prior to the effective date of the termination. DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 121 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 5 of 23 3. DEFINITIONS The following terms shall be construed and interpreted as follows: A. “Agreement” means this agreement, including all attached Exhibits, all documents incorporated by reference, all referenced statutes, rules and cited authorities, and any future modifications thereto. B. “Breach of Agreement” means the failure of a Party to perform any of its obligations in accordance with this Agreement, in whole or in part or in a timely or satisfactory manner . The institution of proceedings under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar law, by or against Grantee, or the appointment of a receiver or similar officer for Grantee or any of its property, which is not vacated or fully stayed within 30 days after the institution of such proceeding, shall also constitute a breach. If Grantee is debarred or suspended under §24-109-105, C.R.S. at any time during the term of this Agreement, then such debarment or suspension shall constitute a breach. C. “Budget” means the budget for the Work described in Exhibit B. D. “Business Day” means any day in which the State is open and conducting business, but shall not include Saturday, Sunday or any day on which the State observes one of the holidays listed in §24-11-101(1), C.R.S. E. “CORA” means the Colorado Open Records Act, §§24-72-200.1, et. seq., C.R.S. F. “Effective Date” means the date on which this Agreement is approved and signed by the Colorado State Controller or designee, as shown on the Signature for this Agreement. G. “End of Term Extension” means the time period defined in §2.D2.D. H. “Exhibits” means the exhibits and attachments included with this Agreement as shown on the Cover Page for this Agreement. I. “Extension Term” means the time period defined in §2.C. J. “Goods” means any movable material acquired, produced, or delivered by Grantee as set forth in this Agreement and shall include any movable material acquired, produced, or delivered by Grantee in connection with the Services. K. “Grant Funds” means the funds that have been appropriated, designated, encumbered, or otherwise made available for payment by the State under this Agreement. L. “Incident” means any accidental or deliberate event that results in or constitutes an imminent threat of the unauthorized access, loss, disclosure, modification, disruption, or destruction of any communications or information resources of the State, which are included as part of the Work, as described in §§24-37.5-401 et. seq. C.R.S. Incidents include, without limitation (i) successful attempts to gain unauthorized access to a State system or State Information regardless of where such information is located; (ii) unwanted disruption or denial of service; (iii) the unauthorized use of a State system for the processing or storage of data; or (iv) changes to State system hardware, firmware, or software characteristics without the State’s knowledge, instruction, or consent. M. “Initial Term” means the time period defined in §2.B2.B. N. “Matching Funds” means the funds provided Grantee as a match required to receive the Grant Funds. DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 122 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 6 of 23 O. “Party” means the State or Grantee, and “Parties” means both the State and Grantee. P. “PII” means personally identifiable information including, without limitation, any information maintained by the State about an individual that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual‘s identity, such as name, social security number, date and place of birth, mother‘s maiden name, or biometric records; and any other information that is linked or linkable to an individual, such as medical, educational, financial, and employment information. PII includes, but is not limited to, all information defined as personally identifiable information in §24-72-501, C.R.S. Q. “Services” means the services to be performed by Grantee as set forth in this Agreement, and shall include any services to be rendered by Grantee in connection with the Goods. R. “State Confidential Information” means any and all State Records not subject to disclosure under CORA. State Confidential Information shall include, but is not limited to, PII and State personnel records not subject to disclosure under CORA. State Confidential Information shall not include information or data concerning individuals that is not deemed confidential but nevertheless belongs to the State, which has been communicated, furnished, or disclosed by the State to Grantee which (i) is subject to disclosure pursuant to CORA; (ii) is already known to Grantee without restrictions at the time of its disclosure to Grantee; (iii) is or subsequently becomes publicly available without breach of any obligation owed by Grantee to the State; (iv) is disclosed to Grantee, without confidentiality obligations, by a third party who has the right to disclose such information; or (v) was independently developed without reliance on any State Confidential Information. S. “State Fiscal Rules” means that fiscal rules promulgated by the Colorado State Controller pursuant to §24-30-202(13)(a), C.R.S. T. “State Fiscal Year” means a 12 month period beginning on July 1 of each calendar year and ending on June 30 of the following calendar year. If a single calendar year follows the term, then it means the State Fiscal Year ending in that calendar year. U. “State Records” means any and all State data, information, and records, regardless of physical form, including, but not limited to, information subject to disclosure under CORA. V. “Subcontractor” means third-parties, if any, engaged by Grantee to aid in performance of the Work. “Subcontractor” also includes sub-grantees of grant funds. W. “Work” means the Goods delivered and Services performed pursuant to this Agreement. X. “Work Product” means the tangible and intangible results of the Work, whether finished or unfinished, including drafts. Work Product includes, but is not limited to, documents, text, software (including source code), research, reports, proposals, specifications, plans, notes, studies, data, images, photographs, negatives, pictures, drawings, designs, models, surveys, maps, materials, ideas, concepts, know-how, information, and any other results of the Work. “Work Product” does not include any material that was developed prior to the Effective Date that is used, without modification, in the performance of the Work. Any other term used in this Agreement that is defined in an Exhibit shall be construed and interpreted as defined in that Exhibit. DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 123 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 7 of 23 4. STATEMENT OF WORK Grantee shall complete the Work as described in this Agreement and in accordance with the provisions of Exhibit A. The State shall have no liability to compensate Grantee for the delivery of any goods or the performance of any services that are not specifically set forth in this Agreement. 5. PAYMENTS TO GRANTEE A. Maximum Amount Payments to Grantee are limited to the unpaid, obligated balance of the Grant Funds. The State shall not pay Grantee any amount under this Agreement that exceeds the Agreement Maximum for each State Fiscal Year shown on the Signature and Cover Page of this Agreement. B. Payment Procedures i. Invoices and Payment a. The State shall pay Grantee in the amounts and in accordance with the schedule and other conditions set forth in Exhibit A. b. Grantee shall initiate payment requests by invoice to the State, in a form and manner approved by the State. c. The State shall pay each invoice within 45 days following the State’s receipt of that invoice, so long as the amount invoiced correctly represents Work completed by Grantee and previously accepted by the State during the term that the invoice covers. If the State determines that the amount of any invoice is not correct, then Grantee shall make all changes necessary to correct that invoice. d. The acceptance of an invoice shall not constitute acceptance of any Work performed or deliverables provided under this Agreement. ii. Interest Amounts not paid by the State within 45 days of the State’s acceptance of the invoice shall bear interest on the unpaid balance beginning on the 45th day at the rate of 1% per month, as required by §24-30-202(24)(a), C.R.S., until paid in full; provided, however, that interest shall not accrue on unpaid amounts that the State disputes in writing. Grantee shall invoice the State separately for accrued interest on delinquent amounts, and the invoice shall reference the delinquent payment, the number of day’s interest to be paid and the interest rate. iii. Payment Disputes If Grantee disputes any calculation, determination or amount of any payment, Grantee shall notify the State in writing of its dispute within 30 days following the earlier to occur of Grantee’s receipt of the payment or notification of the determination or calculation of the payment by the State. The State will review the information presented by Grantee and may make changes to its determination based on this review. The calculation, determination or payment amount that results from the State’s review shall not be subject to additional dispute under this subsection. No payment subject to a dispute under this subsection shall be due until after the State has concluded its review, and the State shall not pay any interest on any amount during the period it is subject to dispute under this subsection. DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 124 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 8 of 23 iv. Available Funds-Contingency-Termination The State is prohibited by law from making commitments beyond the term of the current State Fiscal Year. Payment to Grantee beyond the current State Fiscal Year is contingent on the appropriation and continuing availability of Grant Funds in any subsequent year (as provided in the Colorado Special Provisions). If federal funds or funds from any other non-State funds constitute all or some of the Grant Funds, the State’s obligation to pay Grantee shall be contingent upon such non-State funding continuing to be made available for payment. Payments to be made pursuant to this Agreement shall be made only from Grant Funds, and the State’s liability for such payments shall be limited to the amount remaining of such Grant Funds. If State, federal or other funds are not appropriated, or otherwise become unavailable to fund this Agreement, the State may, upon written notice, terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, without incurring further liability. The State shall, however, remain obligated to pay for Services and Goods that are delivered and accepted prior to the effective date of notice of termination, and this termination shall otherwise be treated as if this Agreement were terminated in the public interest as described in §2.E. C. Matching Funds. Grantee shall provide Matching Funds as provided in §5.A and Exhibit A. Grantee shall have raised the full amount of Matching Funds prior to the Effective Date and shall report to the State regarding the status of such funds upon request. Grantee’s obligation to pay all or any part of any matching funds, whether direct or contingent, only extend to funds duly and lawfully appropriated for the purposes of this Agreement by the authorized representatives of Grantee and paid into Grantee’s treasury or bank account. Grantee represents to the State that the amount designated “Grantee’s Matching Funds” in Exhibit A has been legally appropriated for the purposes of this Agreement by its authorized representatives and paid into its treasury or bank account. D. Reimbursement of Grantee Costs. The State shall reimburse Grantee’s allowable costs, not exceeding the maximum total amount described in Exhibit A and §5.A for all allowable costs described in this Grant and shown in the Budget, except that Grantee may adjust the amounts between each line item of the Budget without formal modification to this Agreement as long as the Grantee provides notice to the State of the change, the change does not modify the total maximum amount of this Agreement or the maximum amount for any state fiscal year, and the change does not modify any requirements of the Work. The State shall reimburse Grantee for the properly documented allowable costs related to the Work after review and approval thereof, subject to the provisions of this Agreement and Exhibit A. However, any costs incurred by Grantee prior to the Effective Date shall not be reimbursed. Grantee’s costs for Work performed after the Fund Expenditure End Date shown on the Signature and Cover Page for this Agreement, or after any phase performance period end date for a respective phase of the Work, shall not be reimbursable. The State shall only reimburse allowable costs described in this Agreement and shown in the Budget if those costs are: i. Reasonable and necessary to accomplish the Work and for the Goods and Services provided; and ii. Equal to the actual net cost to Grantee (i.e. the price paid minus any items of value received by Grantee that reduce the cost actually incurred). DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 125 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 9 of 23 E. Close-Out. Grantee shall close out this Award within 45 days after the Fund Expenditure End Date shown on the Signature and Cover Page for this Agreement. To complete close-out, Grantee shall submit to the State all deliverables (including documentation) as defined in this Agreement and Grantee’s final reimbursement request or invoice. 6. REPORTING - NOTIFICATION A. Quarterly Reports. In addition to any reports required pursuant to §16 or pursuant to any other Exhibit, for any Agreement having a term longer than three months, Grantee shall submit, on a quarterly basis, a written report specifying progress made for each specified performance measure and standard in this Agreement. Such progress report shall be in accordance with the procedures developed and prescribed by the State. Progress reports shall be submitted to the State not later than five Business Days following the end of each calendar quarter or at such time as otherwise specified by the State. B. Litigation Reporting If Grantee is served with a pleading or other document in connection with an action before a court or other administrative decision making body, and such pleading or document relates to this Agreement or may affect Grantee’s ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement, Grantee shall, within 10 days after being served, notify the State of such action and deliver copies of such pleading or document to the State’s principal representative identified on the Cover Page for this Agreement. C. Performance and Final Status Grantee shall submit all financial, performance and other reports to the State no later than 45 calendar days after the end of the Initial Term if no Extension Terms are exercised, or the final Extension Term exercised by the State, containing an evaluation and review of Grantee’s performance and the final status of Grantee’s obligations hereunder. D. Violations Reporting Grantee shall disclose, in a timely manner, in writing to the State all violations of federal or State criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting the Federal Award. The State may impose any penalties for noncompliance allowed under 2 CFR Part 180 and 31 U.S.C. 3321, which may include, without limitation, suspension or debarment. 7. GRANTEE RECORDS A. Maintenance Grantee shall make, keep, maintain, and allow inspection and monitoring by the State of a complete file of all records, documents, communications, notes and other written materials, electronic media files, and communications, pertaining in any manner to the Work or the delivery of Services (including, but not limited to the operation of programs) or Goods hereunder. Grantee shall maintain such records for a period (the “Record Retention Period”) of three years following the date of submission to the State of the final expenditure report, or if this Award is renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of each quarterly or annual report, respectively. If any litigation, claim, or audit related to this Award DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 126 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 10 of 23 starts before expiration of the Record Retention Period, the Record Retention Period shall extend until all litigation, claims, or audit findings have been resolved and final action taken by the State. The State may notify Grantee in writing that the Record Retention Period shall be extended. For records for real property and equipment, the Record Retention Period shall extend three years following final disposition of such property. B. Inspection Grantee shall permit the State to audit, inspect, examine, excerpt, copy and transcribe Grantee Records during the Record Retention Period. Grantee shall make Grantee Records available during normal business hours at Grantee’s office or place of business, or at other mutually agreed upon times or locations, upon no fewer than two Business Days’ notice from the State, unless the State determines that a shorter period of notice, or no notice, is necessary to protect the interests of the State. C. Monitoring The State will monitor Grantee’s performance of its obligations under this Agreement using procedures as determined by the State. The federal government and any other duly authorized agent of a governmental agency, in its discretion, may monitor Grantee’s performance of its obligations under this Agreement using procedures as determined by that governmental entity. The State shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to change its monitoring procedures and requirements at any time during the term of this Agreement. The State shall monitor Grantee’s performance in a manner that does not unduly interfere with Grantee’s performance of the Work. D. Final Audit Report Grantee shall promptly submit to the State a copy of any final audit report of an audit performed on Grantee’s records that relates to or affects this Agreement or the Work, whether the audit is conducted by Grantee or a third party. 8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-STATE RECORDS A. Confidentiality Grantee shall keep confidential, and cause all Subcontractors to keep confidential, all State Records, unless those State Records are publicly available. Grantee shall not, without prior written approval of the State, use, publish, copy, disclose to any third party, or permit the use by any third party of any State Records, except as otherwise stated in thi s Agreement, permitted by law or approved in Writing by the State. Grantee shall provide for the security of all State Confidential Information in accordance with all policies promulgated by the Colorado Office of Information Security and all applicable laws, rules, policies, publications, and guidelines. B. Other Entity Access and Nondisclosure Agreements Grantee may provide State Records to its agents, employees, assigns and Subcontractors as necessary to perform the Work, but shall restrict access to State Confidential Information to those agents, employees, assigns and Subcontractors who require access to perform their obligations under this Agreement. Grantee shall ensure all such agents, employees, assigns, and Subcontractors sign agreements containing nondisclosure provisions at least as protective as those in this Agreement, and that the nondisclosure provisions are in force at all times the agent, employee, assign or Subcontractor has access to any State Confidential Information. DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 127 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 11 of 23 Grantee shall provide copies of those signed nondisclosure provisions to the State upon execution of the nondisclosure provisions. C. Use, Security, and Retention Grantee shall use, hold and maintain State Confidential Information in compliance with any and all applicable laws and regulations in facilities located within the United States, and shall maintain a secure environment that ensures confidentiality of all State Confidential Information wherever located. Grantee shall provide the State with access, subject to Grantee’s reasonable security requirements, for purposes of inspecting and monitoring access and use of State Confidential Information and evaluating security control effectiveness. Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Grantee shall return State Records provided to Grantee or destroy such State Records and certify to the State that it has done so, as directed by the State. If Grantee is prevented by law or regulation from returning or destroying State Confidential Information, Grantee warrants it will guarantee the confidentiality of, and cease to use, such State Confidential Information. D. Incident Notice and Remediation If Grantee becomes aware of any Incident, it shall notify the State immediately and cooperate with the State regarding recovery, remediation, and the necessity to involve law enforcement, as determined by the State. Unless Grantee can establish that none of Grantee or any of its agents, employees, assigns or Subcontractors are the cause or source of the Incident, Grantee shall be responsible for the cost of notifying each person who may have been impacted by the Incident. After an Incident, Grantee shall take steps to reduce the risk of incurring a similar type of Incident in the future as directed by the State, which may include, but is not limited to, developing and implementing a remediation plan that is approved by the State at no additional cost to the State. The State may adjust or direct modifications to this plan, in its sole discretion and Grantee shall make all modifications as directed by the State. If Grantee cannot produce its analysis and plan within the allotted time, the State, in its sole discretion, may perform such analysis and produce a remediation plan, and Grantee shall reimburse the State for the reasonable costs thereof. E. Safeguarding PII If Grantee or any of its Subcontractors will or may receive PII under this Agreement, Grantee shall provide for the security of such PII, in a manner and form acceptable to the State, including, without limitation, State non-disclosure requirements, use of appropriate technology, security practices, computer access security, data access security, data storage encryption, data transmission encryption, security inspections, and audits. Grantee shall be a “Third-Party Service Provider” as defined in §24-73-103(1)(i), C.R.S. and shall maintain security procedures and practices consistent with §§24-73-101 et seq., C.R.S. 9. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST A. Actual Conflicts of Interest Grantee shall not engage in any business or activities, or maintain any relationships that conflict in any way with the full performance of the obligations of Grantee under this Agreement. Such a conflict of interest would arise when a Grantee or Subcontractor’s employee, officer or agent were to offer or provide any tangible personal benefit to an employee of the State, or any member of his or her immediate family or his or her partner, related to the award of, entry into or management or oversight of this Agreement. DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 128 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 12 of 23 B. Apparent Conflicts of Interest Grantee acknowledges that, with respect to this Agreement, even the appearance of a conflict of interest shall be harmful to the State’s interests. Absent the State’s prior written approval, Grantee shall refrain from any practices, activities or relationships that reasonably appear to be in conflict with the full performance of Grantee’s obligations under this Agreement. C. Disclosure to the State If a conflict or the appearance of a conflict arises, or if Grantee is uncertain whether a conflict or the appearance of a conflict has arisen, Grantee shall submit to the State a disclosure statement setting forth the relevant details for the State’s consideration. Failure to promptly submit a disclosure statement or to follow the State’s direction in regard to the actual or apparent conflict constitutes a breach of this Agreement. 10. INSURANCE Grantee shall obtain and maintain, and ensure that each Subcontractor shall obtain and maintain, insurance as specified in this section at all times during the term of this Agreement. All insurance policies required by this Agreement that are not provided through self-insurance shall be issued by insurance companies as approved by the State. A. Workers’ Compensation Workers’ compensation insurance as required by state statute, and employers’ liability insurance covering all Grantee or Subcontractor employees acting within the course and scope of their employment. B. General Liability Commercial general liability insurance covering premises operations, fire damage, independent contractors, products and completed operations, blanket contractual liability, personal injury, and advertising liability with minimum limits as follows: i. $1,000,000 each occurrence; ii. $1,000,000 general aggregate; iii. $1,000,000 products and completed operations aggregate; and iv. $50,000 any one fire. C. Automobile Liability Automobile liability insurance covering any auto (including owned, hired and non-owned autos) with a minimum limit of $1,000,000 each accident combined single limit. D. Additional Insured The State shall be named as additional insured on all commercial general liability policies (leases and construction contracts require additional insured coverage for completed operations) required of Grantee and Subcontractors. E. Primacy of Coverage Coverage required of Grantee and each Subcontractor shall be primary over any insurance or self-insurance program carried by Grantee or the State. DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 129 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 13 of 23 F. Cancellation All commercial insurance policies shall include provisions preventing cancellation or non- renewal, except for cancellation based on non-payment of premiums, without at least 30 days prior notice to Grantee and Grantee shall forward such notice to the State in accordance with §14 within seven days of Grantee’s receipt of such notice. G. Subrogation Waiver All commercial insurance policies secured or maintained by Grantee or its Subcontractors in relation to this Agreement shall include clauses stating that each carrier shall waive all rights of recovery under subrogation or otherwise against Grantee or the State, its agencies, institutions, organizations, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers. H. Public Entities If Grantee is a "public entity" within the meaning of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, §24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S. (the “GIA”), Grantee shall maintain, in lieu of the liability insurance requirements stated above, at all times during the term of this Agreement such liability insurance, by commercial policy or self-insurance, as is necessary to meet its liabilities under the GIA. If a Subcontractor is a public entity within the meaning of the GIA, Grantee shall ensure that the Subcontractor maintain at all times during the terms of this Grantee, in lieu of the liability insurance requirements stated above, such liability insurance, by commercial policy or self-insurance, as is necessary to meet the Subcontractor’s obligations under the GIA. I. Certificates For each commercial insurance plan provided by Grantee under this Agreement, Grantee shall provide to the State certificates evidencing Grantee’s insurance coverage required in this Agreement within seven Business Days following the Effective Date. Grantee shall provide to the State certificates evidencing Subcontractor insurance coverage required under this Agreement within seven Business Days following the Effective Date, except that, if Grantee’s subcontract is not in effect as of the Effective Date, Grantee shall provide to the State certificates showing Subcontractor insurance coverage required under this Agreement within seven Business Days following Grantee’s execution of the subcontract. No later than 15 days before the expiration date of Grantee’s or any Subcontractor’s coverage, Grantee shall deliver to the State certificates of insurance evidencing renewals of coverage. At any other time during the term of this Agreement, upon request by the State, Grantee shall, within seven Business Days following the request by the State, supply to the State evidence satisfactory to the State of compliance with the provisions of this section. 11. BREACH OF AGREEMENT In the event of a Breach of Agreement, the aggrieved Party shall give written notice of Breach of Agreement to the other Party. If the notified Party does not cure the breach, at its sole expense, within 30 days after the delivery of written notice, the Party may exercise any of the remedies as described in §12 for that Party. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the State, in its discretion, need not provide notice or a cure period and may immediately terminate this Agreement in whole or in part or institute any other remedy in this Agreement in order to protect the public interest of the State; or if Grantee is debarred or suspended under §24-109-105, C.R.S., the State, in its discretion, need not provide notice or cure period and may terminate this DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 130 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 14 of 23 Agreement in whole or in part or institute any other remedy in this Agreement as of t he date that the debarment or suspension takes effect. 12. REMEDIES A. State’s Remedies If Grantee is in breach under any provision of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach, the State, following the notice and cure period set forth in §11, shall have all of the remedies listed in this section in addition to all other remedies set forth in this Agreement or at law. The State may exercise any or all of the remedies available to it, in its discretion, concurrently or consecutively. i. Termination for Breach In the event of Grantee’s uncured breach, the State may terminate this entire Agreement or any part of this Agreement. Grantee shall continue performance of this Agreement to the extent not terminated, if any. a. Obligations and Rights To the extent specified in any termination notice, Grantee shall not incur further obligations or render further performance past the effective date of such notice, and shall terminate outstanding orders and subcontracts with third parties. However, Grantee shall complete and deliver to the State all Work not cancelled by the termination notice, and may incur obligations as necessary to do so within this Agreement’s terms. At the request of the State, Grantee shall assign to the State all of Grantee’s rights, title, and interest in and to such terminated orders or subcontracts. Upon termination, Grantee shall take timely, reasonable and necessary action to protect and preserve property in the possession of Grantee but in which the State has an interest. At the State’s request, Grantee shall return materials owned by the State in Grantee’s possession at the time of any termination. Grantee shall deliver all completed Work Product and all Work Product that was in the process of completion to the State at the State’s request. b. Payments Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the State shall only pay Grantee for accepted Work received as of the date of termination. If, after termination by the State, the State agrees that Grantee was not in breach or that Grantee’s action or inaction was excusable, such termination shall be treated as a termination in the public interest, and the rights and obligations of the Parties shall be as if this Agreement had been terminated in the public interest under §2.E. c. Damages and Withholding Notwithstanding any other remedial action by the State, Grantee shall remain liable to the State for any damages sustained by the State in connection with any breach by Grantee, and the State may withhold payment to Grantee for the purpose of mitigating the State’s damages until such time as the exact amount of damages due to the State from Grantee is determined. The State may withhold any amount that may be due Grantee as the State deems necessary to protect the State against loss including, without limitation, loss as a result of outstanding liens and excess DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 131 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 15 of 23 costs incurred by the State in procuring from third parties replacement Work as cover. ii. Remedies Not Involving Termination The State, in its discretion, may exercise one or more of the following additional remedies: a. Suspend Performance Suspend Grantee’s performance with respect to all or any portion of the Work pending corrective action as specified by the State without entitling Grantee to an adjustment in price or cost or an adjustment in the performance schedule. Grantee shall promptly cease performing Work and incurring costs in accordance with the State’s directive, and the State shall not be liable for costs incurred by Grantee after the suspension of performance. b. Withhold Payment Withhold payment to Grantee until Grantee corrects its Work. c. Deny Payment Deny payment for Work not performed, or that due to Grantee’s actions or inactions, cannot be performed or if they were performed are reasonably of no value to the state; provided, that any denial of payment shall be equal to the value of the obligations not performed. d. Removal Demand immediate removal of any of Grantee’s employees, agents, or Subcontractors from the Work whom the State deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate, unsuitable, or otherwise unacceptable or whose continued relation to this Agreement is deemed by the State to be contrary to the public interest or the State’s best interest. e. Intellectual Property If any Work infringes, or if the State in its sole discretion determines that any Work is likely to infringe, a patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret or other intellectual property right, Grantee shall, as approved by the State (i) secure that right to use such Work for the State and Grantee; (ii) replace the Work with noninfringing Work or modify the Work so that it becomes noninfringing; or, (iii) remove any infringing Work and refund the amount paid for such Work to the State. B. Grantee’s Remedies If the State is in breach of any provision of this Agreement and does not cure such breach, Grantee, following the notice and cure period in §11 and the dispute resolution process in §13 shall have all remedies available at law and equity. 13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION A. Initial Resolution Except as herein specifically provided otherwise, disputes concerning the performance of this Agreement which cannot be resolved by the designated Agreement representatives shall be DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 132 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 16 of 23 referred in writing to a senior departmental management staff member designated by the State and a senior manager designated by Grantee for resolution. B. Resolution of Controversies If the initial resolution described in §13.A13.A fails to resolve the dispute within 10 Business Days, Grantee shall submit any alleged breach of this Agreement by the State to the Procurement Official of the State Agency named on the Cover Page of this Agreement as described in §24-101-301(30), C.R.S. for resolution following the same resolution of controversies process as described in §24-106-109, C.R.S., and §§24-109-101.1 through 24- 109-505, C.R.S. (the “Resolution Statutes”), except that if Grantee wishes to challenge any decision rendered by the Procurement Official, Grantee’s challenge shall be an appeal to the executive director of the Department of Personnel and Administration, or their delegate, in the same manner as described in the Resolution Statutes before Grantee pursues any further action. Except as otherwise stated in this Section, all requirements of the Resolution Statutes shall apply including, without limitation, time limitations regardless of whether the Colorado Procurement Code applies to this Agreement. 14. NOTICES AND REPRESENTATIVES Each individual identified as a Principal Representative on the Cover Page for this Agreement shall be the principal representative of the designating Party. All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing, and shall be delivered (A) by hand with receipt required, (B) by certified or registered mail to such Party’s principal representative at the address set forth below or (C) as an email with read receipt requested to the principal representative at the email address, if any, set forth on the Cover Page for this Agreement. If a Party delivers a notice to another through email and the email is undeliverable, then, unless the Party has been provided with an alternate email contact, the Party delivering the notice shall deliver the notice by hand with receipt required or by certified or registered mail to such Party’s principal representative at the address set forth on the Cover Page for this Agreement. Either Party may change its principal representative or principal representative contact information, or may designate specific other individuals to receive certain types of notices in addition to or in lieu of a principal representative, by notice submitted in accordance with this section without a formal amendment to this Agreement. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, notices shall be effective upon delivery of the written notice. 15. RIGHTS IN WORK PRODUCT AND OTHER INFORMATION A. Work Product i. Copyrights To the extent that the Work Product (or any portion of the Work Product) would not be considered works made for hire under applicable law, Grantee hereby assigns to the State, the entire right, title, and interest in and to copyrights in all Work Product and all works based upon, derived from, or incorporating the Work Product; all copyright applications, registrations, extensions, or renewals relating to all Work Product and all works based upon, derived from, or incorporating the Work Product; and all moral rights or similar rights with respect to the Work Product throughout the world. To the extent that Grantee cannot make any of the assignments required by this section, Grantee hereby grants to the State a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, modify, copy, publish, display, perform, transfer, distribute, sell, and create derivative works of the Work Product and all works based upon, derived from, or incorporating DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 133 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 17 of 23 the Work Product by all means and methods and in any format now known or invented in the future. The State may assign and license its rights under this license. ii. Patents In addition, Grantee grants to the State (and to recipients of Work Product distributed by or on behalf of the State) a perpetual, worldwide, no-charge, royalty-free, irrevocable patent license to make, have made, use, distribute, sell, offer for sale, import, transfer, and otherwise utilize, operate, modify and propagate the contents of the Work Product. Such license applies only to those patent claims licensable by Grantee that are necessarily infringed by the Work Product alone, or by the combination of the Work Product with anything else used by the State. iii. Assignments and Assistance Whether or not Grantee is under contract with the State at the time, Grantee shall execute applications, assignments, and other documents, and shall render all other reasonable assistance requested by the State, to enable the State to secure patents, copyrights, licenses and other intellectual property rights related to the Work Product. The Parties intend the Work Product to be works made for hire. Grantee assigns to the State and its successors and assigns, the entire right, title, and interest in and to all causes of action, either in law or in equity, for past, present, or future infringement o f intellectual property rights related to the Work Product and all works based on, derived from, or incorporating the Work Product. B. Exclusive Property of the State Except to the extent specifically provided elsewhere in this Agreement, any pre-existing State Records, State software, research, reports, studies, photographs, negatives or other documents, drawings, models, materials, data and information shall be the exclusive property of the State (collectively, “State Materials”). Grantee shall not use, willingly allow, cause or permit Work Product or State Materials to be used for any purpose other than the performance of Grantee’s obligations in this Agreement without the prior written consent of the State. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, Grantee shall provide all Work Product and State Materials to the State in a form and manner as directed by the State. C. Exclusive Property of Grantee Grantee retains the exclusive rights, title, and ownership to any and all pre-existing materials owned or licensed to Grantee including, but not limited to, all pre-existing software, licensed products, associated source code, machine code, text images, audio and/or video, and third- party materials, delivered by Grantee under this Agreement, whether incorporated in a Deliverable or necessary to use a Deliverable (collectively, “Grantee Property”). Grantee Property shall be licensed to the State as set forth in this Agreement or a State approved license agreement: (i) entered into as exhibits to this Agreement, (ii) obtained by the State from the applicable third-party vendor, or (iii) in the case of open source software, the license terms set forth in the applicable open source license agreement. 16. STATEWIDE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM If the maximum amount payable to Grantee under this Agreement is $100,000 or greater, either on the Effective Date or at any time thereafter, this section shall apply. Grantee agrees to be governed by and comply with the provisions of §§24-106-103, 24-102-206, 24-106-106, and 24-106-107, C.R.S. regarding the monitoring of vendor performance and the reporting of Agreement DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 134 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 18 of 23 performance information in the State’s Agreement management system (“Contract Management System” or “CMS”). Grantee’s performance shall be subject to evaluation and review in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Colorado statutes governing CMS, and State Fiscal Rules and State Controller policies. 17. GENERAL PROVISIONS A. Assignment Grantee’s rights and obligations under this Agreement are personal and may not be transferred or assigned without the prior, written consent of the State. Any attempt at assignment or transfer without such consent shall be void. Any assignment or transfer of Grantee’s rights and obligations approved by the State shall be subject to the provisions of this Agreement. B. Subcontracts Grantee shall not enter into any subgrant or subcontract in connection with its obligations under this Agreement without the prior, written approval of the State. Grantee shall submit to the State a copy of each such subgrant or subcontract upon request by the State. All subgrants and subcontracts entered into by Grantee in connection with this Agreement shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, shall provide that they are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, and shall be subject to all provisions of this Agreement. C. Binding Effect Except as otherwise provided in §17.A, all provisions of this Agreement, including the benefits and burdens, shall extend to and be binding upon the Parties’ respective successors and assigns. D. Authority Each Party represents and warrants to the other that the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance of such Party’s obligations have been duly authorized. E. Captions and References The captions and headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only, and shall not be used to interpret, define, or limit its provisions. All references in this Agreement to sections (whether spelled out or using the § symbol), subsections, exhibits or other attachments, are references to sections, subsections, exhibits or other attachments contained herein or incorporated as a part hereof, unless otherwise noted. F. Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in multiple, identical, original counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement. G. Entire Understanding This Agreement represents the complete integration of all understandings between the Parties related to the Work, and all prior representations and understandings related to the Work, oral or written, are merged into this Agreement. Prior or contemporaneous additions, deletions, DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 135 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 19 of 23 or other changes to this Agreement shall not have any force or effect whatsoever, unless embodied herein. H. Digital Signatures If any signatory signs this agreement using a digital signature in accordance with the Colorado State Controller Contract, Grant and Purchase Order Policies regarding the use of digital signatures issued under the State Fiscal Rules, then any agreement or consent to use digital signatures within the electronic system through which that signatory signed shall be incorporated into this Agreement by reference. I. Modification Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, any modification to this Agreement shall only be effective if agreed to in a formal amendment to this Agreement, properly executed and approved in accordance with applicable Colorado State law and State Fiscal Rules. Modifications permitted under this Agreement, other than Agreement amendments, shall conform to the policies issued by the Colorado State Controller. J. Statutes, Regulations, Fiscal Rules, and Other Authority. Any reference in this Agreement to a statute, regulation, State Fiscal Rule, fiscal policy or other authority shall be interpreted to refer to such authority then current, as may have been changed or amended since the Effective Date of this Agreement. K. External Terms and Conditions Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the State shall not be subject to any provision included in any terms, conditions, or agreements appearing on Grantee’s or a Subcontractor’s website or any provision incorporated into any click-through or online agreements related to the Work unless that provision is specifically referenced in this Agreement. L. Severability The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect, provided that the Parties can continue to perform their obligations under this Agreement in accordance with the intent of this Agreement. M. Survival of Certain Agreement Terms Any provision of this Agreement that imposes an obligation on a Party after termination or expiration of this Agreement shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement and shall be enforceable by the other Party. N. Taxes The State is exempt from federal excise taxes under I.R.C. Chapter 32 (26 U.S.C., Subtitle D, Ch. 32) (Federal Excise Tax Exemption Certificate of Registry No. 84-730123K) and from State and local government sales and use taxes under §§39-26-704(1), et seq., C.R.S. (Colorado Sales Tax Exemption Identification Number 98-02565). The State shall not be liable for the payment of any excise, sales, or use taxes, regardless of whether any political subdivision of the state imposes such taxes on Grantee. Grantee shall be solely responsible for any exemptions from the collection of excise, sales or use taxes that Grantee may wish to have in place in connection with this Agreement. DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 136 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 20 of 23 O. Third Party Beneficiaries Except for the Parties’ respective successors and assigns described in § 17.A, this Agreement does not and is not intended to confer any rights or remedies upon any person or entity other than the Parties. Enforcement of this Agreement and all rights and obligations hereunder are reserved solely to the Parties. Any services or benefits which third parties receive as a result of this Agreement are incidental to this Agreement, and do not create any rights for such third parties. P. Waiver A Party’s failure or delay in exercising any right, power, or privilege under this Agreement, whether explicit or by lack of enforcement, shall not operate as a waiver, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, power, or privilege preclude any other or further exercise of such right, power, or privilege. Q. CORA Disclosure To the extent not prohibited by federal law, this Agreement and the performance measures and standards required under §24-106-107, C.R.S., if any, are subject to public release through the CORA. R. Standard and Manner of Performance Grantee shall perform its obligations under this Agreement in accordance with the professional standards of care, skill and diligence in Grantee’s industry, trade, or profession. S. Licenses, Permits, and Other Authorizations. Grantee shall secure, prior to the Effective Date, and maintain at all times during the term of this Agreement, at its sole expense, all licenses, certifications, permits, and other authorizations required to perform its obligations under this Agreement, and shall ensure that all employees, agents and Subcontractors secure and maintain at all times during the term of their employment, agency or Subcontractor, all license, certifications, permits and other authorizations required to perform their obligations in relation to this Agreement. 18. COLORADO SPECIAL PROVISIONS (COLORADO FISCAL RULE 3-3) These Special Provisions apply to all agreements except where noted in italics. A. STATUTORY APPROVAL. §24-30-202(1), C.R.S. This Agreement shall not be valid until it has been approved by the Colorado State Controller or designee. If this Agreement is for a Major Information Technology Project, as defined in §24-37.5-102(2.6), then this Agreement shall not be valid until it has been approved by the State’s Chief Information Officer or designee. B. FUND AVAILABILITY. §24-30-202(5.5), C.R.S. Financial obligations of the State payable after the current State Fiscal Year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, and otherwise made available. C. GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY. Liability for claims for injuries to persons or property arising from the negligence of the State, its departments, boards, commissions committees, bureaus, offices, employees and officials DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 137 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 21 of 23 shall be controlled and limited by the provisions of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, §24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S.; the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. Pt. VI, Ch. 171 and 28 U.S.C. 1346(b), and the State’s risk management statutes, §§24-30-1501, et seq. C.R.S. No term or condition of this Agreement shall be construed or interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protections, or other provisions, contained in these statutes. D. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Grantee shall perform its duties hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an employee. Neither Grantee nor any agent or employee of Grantee shall be deemed to be an agent or employee of the State. Grantee shall not have authorization, express or implied, to bind the State to any agreement, liability or understanding, except as expressly set forth herein. Grantee and its employees and agents are not entitled to unemployment insurance or workers compensation benefits through the State and the State shall not pay for or otherwise provide such coverage for Grantee or any of its agents or employees. Grantee shall pay when due all applicable employment taxes and income taxes and local head taxes incurred pursuant to this Agreement. Grantee shall (i) provide and keep in force workers' compensation and unemployment compensation insurance in the amounts required by law, (ii) provide proof thereof when requested by the State, and (iii) be solely responsible for its acts and those of its employees and agents. E. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. Grantee shall comply with all applicable federal and State laws, rules, and regulations in effect or hereafter established, including, without limitation, laws applicable to discrimination and unfair employment practices. F. CHOICE OF LAW, JURISDICTION, AND VENUE. Colorado law, and rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, shall be applied in the interpretation, execution, and enforcement of this Agreement. Any provision included or incorporated herein by reference which conflicts with said laws, rules, and regulations shall be null and void. All suits or actions related to this Agreement shall be filed and proceedings held in the State of Colorado and exclusive venue shall be in the City and County of Denver. G. PROHIBITED TERMS. Any term included in this Agreement that requires the State to indemnify or hold Grantee harmless; requires the State to agree to binding arbitration; limits Grantee’s liability for damages resulting from death, bodily injury, or damage to tangible property; or that conflicts with this provision in any way shall be void ab initio. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of any provision of §24-106-109 C.R.S. H. SOFTWARE PIRACY PROHIBITION. State or other public funds payable under this Agreement shall not be used for the acquisition, operation, or maintenance of computer software in violation of federal copyright laws or applicable licensing restrictions. Grantee hereby certifies and warrants that, during the term of this Agreement and any extensions, Grantee has and shall maintain in place appropriate systems and controls to prevent such improper use of public funds. If the State determines that Grantee is in violation of this provision, the State may exercise any remedy available at law or in equity or under this Agreement, including, without limitation, immediate DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 138 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 22 of 23 termination of this Agreement and any remedy consistent with federal copyright laws or applicable licensing restrictions. I. EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTEREST/CONFLICT OF INTEREST. §§24-18-201 and 24-50-507, C.R.S. The signatories aver that to their knowledge, no employee of the State has any personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the service or property described in this Agreement. Grantee has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of Grantee’s services and Grantee shall not employ any person having such known interests. J. VENDOR OFFSET AND ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS. §§24-30-202(1) and 24-30- 202.4, C.R.S. [Not applicable to intergovernmental agreements] Subject to §24-30-202.4(3.5), C.R.S., the State Controller may withhold payment under the State’s vendor offs et intercept system for debts owed to State agencies for: (i) unpaid child support debts or child support arrearages; (ii) unpaid balances of tax, accrued interest, or other charges specified in §§39-21-101, et seq., C.R.S.; (iii) unpaid loans due to the Student Loan Division of the Department of Higher Education; (iv) amounts required to be paid to the Unemployment Compensation Fund; and (v) other unpaid debts owing to the State as a result of final agency determination or judicial action. The State may also recover, at the State’s discretion, payments made to Grantee in error for any reason, including, but not limited to, overpayments or improper payments, and unexpended or excess funds received by Grantee by deduction from subsequent payments under this Agreement, deduction from any payment due under any other contracts, grants or agreements between the State and Grantee, or by any other appropriate method for collecting debts owed to the State. K. PUBLIC CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES. §§8-17.5-101, et seq., C.R.S. [Not applicable to agreements relating to the offer, issuance, or sale of securities, investment advisory services or fund management services, sponsored projects, intergovernmental agreements, or information technology services or products and services] Grantee certifies, warrants, and agrees that it does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who will perform work under this Agreement and will confirm the employment eligibility of all employees who are newly hired for employment in the United States to perform work under this Agreement, through participation in the E-Verify Program or the State verification program established pursuant to §8-17.5-102(5)(c), C.R.S., Grantee shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this Agreement or enter into a contract with a Subcontractor that fails to certify to Grantee that the Subcontractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this Agreement. Grantee (i) shall not use E-Verify Program or the program procedures of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (“Department Program”) to undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants while this Agreement is being performed, (ii) shall notify the Subcontractor and the contracting State agency or institution of higher education within three days if Grantee has actual knowledge that a Subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal alien for work under this Agreement, (iii) shall terminate the subcontract if a Subcontractor does not stop employing or contracting with the illegal alien within three days of receiving the notice, and (iv) shall comply with reasonable requests made in the course of an investigation, undertaken pursuant to §8-17.5-102(5), DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 139 20-TRLG-149486 CTGG1 PMAA 2020*2746 Page 23 of 23 C.R.S., by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. If Grantee participates in the Department program, Grantee shall deliver to the contracting State agency, Institution of Higher Education or political subdivision, a written, notarized affirmation, affirming that Grantee has examined the legal work status of such employee, and shall comply with all of the other requirements of the Department program. If Grantee fails to comply with any requirement of this provision or §§8-17.5-101, et seq., C.R.S., the contracting State agency, institution of higher education or political subdivision may terminate this Agreement for breach and, if so terminated, Grantee shall be liable for damages. L. PUBLIC CONTRACTS WITH NATURAL PERSONS. §§24-76.5-101, et seq., C.R.S. Grantee, if a natural person 18 years of age or older, hereby swears and affirms under penalty of perjury that Grantee (i) is a citizen or otherwise lawfully present in the United States pursuant to federal law, (ii) shall comply with the provisions of §§24-76.5-101, et seq., C.R.S., and (iii) has produced one form of identification required by §24-76.5-103, C.R.S. prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement. DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 140 COLORADO THE BEAUTIFUL CONSTRUCTION APPLICATION Applicant or Organization Name: Town of Estes Park Mailing Address: 170 MacGregor Ave, PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517 Applicant Lead Contact Name: Christy Crosser Title: Grants Specialist Telephone: 970 577 3574 Email: ccrosser@estes.org Is this the primary contact for this grant: X YES NO PROJECT MANAGER (this person will have day-to-day responsibility for the project) Name: Ryan Barr Mailing Address: 170 MacGregor Ave., PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517 Telephone: 970 577 3575 Email: rbarr@estes.org PRIMARY PARTNER INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE) Name: Mailing Address: Partner Contact Name: Title: Telephone: Email: Is this the primary contact for this grant: YES NO Project Title: Fall River Trail Grant Request: $363,706.00 Required Match: $109,111.80 Total Project Cost: $472,817.80 (cost of the entire trail is $7.3 million) Project Summary: Please write a short (1 paragraph) summary of your project. This information will be posted online and in grant application and reviewer information packets. The Town of Estes Park, in Larimer County, is requesting $363,706 to support construction of a 375-foot segment of a planned 2.5-mile multimodal trail that will start at Rocky Mountain National Park’s (RMNP) boundary at Aspenglen Campground. This segment will build upon two connected segments of trail that follow Fall River along Fish Hatchery Road from the RMNP boundary to the United Methodist Church auxiliary parking lot, which are funded through CPW LWCF and CPW Colorado State Trails grants in 2018 and 2019. The segment described in this application will extend the trail from the church parking lot to a private driveway just before the junction of Fish Hatchery Road and US34. Engineering plans have been developed for the entire 2.5-mile trail extension, and these plans are available upon request. Trail construction from the RMNP boundary to the United Methodist Church auxiliary parking lot on Fish Hatchery Road is funded, and construction is scheduled to begin in fall 2019. The next logical and sequential segment of this proposed trail starts at this parking lot point on Fish Hatchery Road and continues to follow Fish Hatchery Road before the junction with US34. That short segment is the scope of this request. It would essentially complete the Fish Hatchery Road half of the Fall River Trail, leaving only the US34 segment to be funded and built. Exhibit A Page 1 of 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 141 Exhibit A Performance Monitoring Project Name: Fall River Trail Project Sponsor: Town of Estes Park A.) Performance Measures and Standards •Construct a 375-foot segment of a planned 2.5-mile multimodal trail. It will start at Rocky Mountain National Park’s boundary at Aspenglen Campground and extend out along Fish Hatchery Road. B.) Accountability •When the grantee submits a partial payment, they will sign off on the invoice form certifying, “the billing reflects only those items which conform and are consistent with the performance measures and standards of the project agreement.” •If the items requested for reimbursement are not consistent with the performance measures and standards, then payments may be withheld. •If items submitted to clear an advance payment are not consistent with the performance measures and standards, then a refund of the advanced monies will be requested. C.) Monitoring Requirements •Grantee will submit an annual status report through the duration of the agreement that is due at the end of the calendar year. •A final inspection will be conducted prior to the final payment being processed. •If necessary, a Certificate of Project Completeness form will be used as the Final Inspection of the project. The form will need to be signed prior to the final payment being processed. D.) Noncompliance Resolution •If a conflict arises during the life of the project agreement, the steps listed below will be taken. If a conflict cannot be resolved, the issue will move through the levels until a resolution has been reached. 1.Grantee will work with the Trails Program Assistant assigned to managing the project. 2.If the issue cannot be resolved, it will be brought to the Trails Program Manager to try to reach a resolution. 3.If there is still a problem, the issue will be brought to the Director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife. 4.The Colorado Parks and Wildlife commission will be brought in to make a final decision on any conflict if the issue could not be solved in the first three steps. Page 2 of 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 142 SOURCE OF FUNDS Date Secured CPW Trails Grant Request [A] Total Project Match [B] Total Funding ($) [C] CASH CtB Grant Request TBD 363,706.00$ 363,706.00$ Town of Estes Park (CtB Match)2020 109,111.80$ 109,111.80$ -$ IN-KIND -$ TOTAL SOURCES OF FUNDS 363,706.00$ 109,111.80$ 472,817.80$ [CASH] Description of Work Qty Unit Unit Price Total (B*D) CPW Funds Total Project Match ($) Total Funding ($) Balance [should be 0] Construction Services (Removals, Potholing, Sweeping, Mobilization, Construction Surveying, etc.)1 EA 117,270.00$ 117,270.00$ 117,270.00$ 0 Ground Work (Clearing & Grubbing, Tree Retention & Protection, Excavation, Removal & Disposal of Sediment, Topsoil, Erosion Control, Seeding, Mulching, etc.)1 EA 51,610.00$ 51,610.00$ 51,610.00$ 0 Traffic Control (Flagging, Barricades, Signs, Traffic Control Management & Inspection, Pavement Marking Paint, etc.)1 EA 62,465.00$ 62,465.00$ 62,465.00$ 0 -$ -$ 0 Category 2 - Salary/Wages 200 HR 37.00$ 7,400.00$ 7,400.00$ -$ 7,400.00$ 0 -$ -$ 0 Construction Materials (Concrete, Aggregate Base Course, Asphalt, Riprap, Corrugated Steel Pipe, Truncated Domes)1 123,020.00$ 89,331.55$ 33,688.45$ 123,020.00$ 0 -$ -$ 0 Additional Categories Trail Easements 1 EA 20,234.51$ 20,423.35$ -$ 20,423.35$ 20,423.35$ 0 Utility Relocations 1 EA 55,000.00$ 55,000.00$ -$ 55,000.00$ 55,000.00$ 0 Contingency 1 EA 35,629.45$ 35,629.45$ 35,629.45$ 35,629.45$ 0 -$ -$ 0 USE OF FUNDS - CASH SUBTOTAL 472,817.80$ 363,706.00$ 109,111.80$ 472,817.80$ -$ [IN-KIND] Description of Work Qty Unit Unit Price Total (B*D) Total Funding ($) Balance [should be 0] Category 1 - Contracted Services $ - $ - $ - 0 Category 2 - Salary/Wages $ - $ - $ - 0 Category 3 - Materials/Tools $ - $ - $ - 0 Additional Categories $ - $ - $ - 0 IN-KIND SUBTOTAL -$ $ - TOTAL PROJECT COST 363,706.00$ $109,111.80 472,817.80$ 30% REQUIRED MATCH $109,111.80 Exhibit B Budget Form - Project Name: CATEGORY 1 - Contracted Services - Contractor CATEGORY 3 - Materials/Supplies - Contractor Grant Administration (documentation management, reporting per grant requirements, reimbursement requests, and grant close out) Fall River Trail Exhibit B Page 1 of 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 143 20-TRLG- CTGG1 PMAA 2020* Option #, CMS Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT C OPTION LETTER State Agency Department of Natural Resources Colorado Parks and Wildlife 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Option Letter Number and CMS Grantee Original Contract Number (CMS) Agreement Maximum Amount CORE ID Contract Performance Begin Date The later of the Effective Date or Month Day, Year Current Contract Expiration Date 1. Option to Extend Term: In accordance with Section 2.C of the Original Contract referenced above, the State hereby exercises its option for an additional term, beginning Insert start date and ending on the current contract expiration date shown above, at the rates stated in the Original Contract, as amended 2. Effective Date: The effective date of this Option Letter is upon approval of the State Controller or , whichever is later. DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 144 20-TRLG- CTGG1 PMAA 2020* Option #, CMS Page 2 of 2 In accordance with §24-30-202 C.R.S., this Option is not valid until signed and dated below by the State Controller or an authorized delegate STATE OF COLORADO Jared S. Polis, Governor Department of Natural Resources Dan Gibbs, Executive Director Colorado Parks and Wildlife ______________________________________________ Signature ______________________________________________ Signatory’s Printed Name & Title Date: _________________________ STATE CONTROLLER Robert Jaros, CPA, MBA, JD ______________________________________________ Signature ______________________________________________ Signatory’s Printed Name & Title Date:_____________________ DocuSign Envelope ID: 5DA62566-E9BF-43C9-BFFE-AEFBD021C3AF 145 16146 UTILITIES Memo To: Honorable Mayor Koenig Board of Trustees Through: Town Administrator Machalek From: Superintendent Lockhart and Director Bergsten Date: May 12, 2020 RE: Purchase of Two Bucket Trucks for Power and Communication for $431,065, Budgeted (Mark all that apply) ☐PUBLIC HEARING ☐ORDINANCE ☐ LAND USE ☐CONTRACT/AGREEMENT ☐ RESOLUTION ☐ OTHER______________ QUASI-JUDICIAL ☐ YES ☒ NO Objective: To support our reliable, efficient, well maintained and up to date electric and communications infrastructure by obtaining Town Board approval for the purchase of two bucket trucks. Present Situation: The Power & Communications Division currently has two bucket trucks that are scheduled for replacement; one is a 2007 50ft International Bucket Truck and the other is a 40ft 2012 F550 Bucket Truck. Taller replacement poles are often required to meet National Electric Safety Code spacing requirements when adding our fiber optic cables. We are requesting the purchase of larger trucks to work on the taller poles. Our new fiber crew installs and maintains the smart grid and broadband infrastructure. The overhead fiber infrastructure is located at the bottom of the poles. The fiber crew will start using the 2012 bucket truck to meet their needs. The Board approved $440,000 in the 2020 budget for these replacements. These funds come from our separate Power and Communications vehicle replacement reserve. The board’s approval will allow the Mayor to sign the purchase order for this purchase which is over $100,000. These trucks have a typical lead time of one year. 17147 Quotes were requested from three vendors: Altec: 641 Telluride St, Aurora, Colorado, 303-364-9515 60ft $249,065.00 48ft $182,000.00 Total=$431,065 Terex Utilities, INC: 500 Oakwood Road, Watertown, SD 57201, 605-882-5595 60ft $256,295 48ft $194,298 Total=$450,593 Elliott Equipment Co.: No Bid Proposal: Staff proposes the purchase of the two Altec bucket trucks. Advantages: ●More reliable ●Allows us to keep one bucket trucks for Broadband ●Lower maintenance costs and less crew down time waiting for the older truck to be repaired. Disadvantages: None Action Recommended: Staff recommends moving forward with purchasing the two Altec Bucket Trucks. Finance/Resource Impact: $431,065 / 502-7001-580.34-42 / Power & Communications Trucks Level of Public Interest Low Sample Motion: This will be on the consent agenda. Should it be removed the following sample motion could be used. 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Vicky and Dave HenryIn regard to Public Health issues:Estes Park and Larimer County Mask Ordinances -- We support the Town's Mask Ordinance which has been adopted to protect the health of visitors and locals. The County also has a mask ordinance; ours has to be a more restrictive due to much more restricted spaces in our Downtown corridor. Any variance for eating/drinking should be restricted to specifically designated areas that respect social distancing from others NOT eating/drinking.Wearing masks is a temporary inconvenience to protect all of us. Now even the White House is wearing masks. AND masks are being worn OUTSIDE the White House as well -- just watch the current press conferences.Masks and social distancing are necessary to protect everyone in this deadly pandemic. It is NOT a hoax.5/12/2020 9:32 AMLarimer County Department of Health & Environment Update. Vicky and Dave HenryGunnison County Testing Wastewater for Coronavirus.pdfRequest for Early Warning System ("EWS") for Estes Park --Now that the County and Town has re-opened Estes Park to visitors (in reality, these are not intra-county travelers), it is essential that Estes Park has an established and publicly known EWS for COVID-19 prevalence. Such a need was noted in the County meeting with Director Gonzales on 4/28.Estes Park and Valley area already has multiple COVID-19 positive cases AND 2 deaths (Estes Park & Drake addresses) reported on the Larimer County Health website. EPH cases are a lagging indicator -- not a leading indicator of community spread.Because community-wide COVID-19 tests are NOT available to our population, we support wastewater testing that is currently used in many states and other communities -- including Colorado (Gunnison County article attached). This is non-invasive, detects symptomatic and asymptomatic presence, less cost than elusive individual tests, and being used as an EWS in other locations.5/12/2020 9:32 AMLarimer County Department of Health & Environment Update. Cheri StarcevichPlease open up the Park and the town of Estes Park ASAP. Too many business owners rely on the summer months to survive. Also don’t make masks a law. It is very hostile to go into a store with everyone wearing masks and takes the joy of shopping away. Let us have our freedom to govern ourselves back!UPDATED 05-12-2020 Compiled by 10am158 5/13/2020 1 Rocky Mountain National Park Re-Opening Plan For Rocky Mountain National Park Goal: • Increase park access while providing the public a reasonable opportunity to comply with health guidelines • Avoid scenarios where a re-opening visitation surge results in stakeholders inside and outside the park demanding the park to re-close Rocky Mountain National Park Considerations for Re-opening Rocky Mountain National Park • Consistent with federal, state, local, and PHS guidelines • Consistent with State of Colorado current "Safer at Home" phase that expires May 26: limit activities to your immediate community not travel more than 10 miles from your home to recreate or for vacation not travel to mountain areas • Park seasonal hiring and housing challenges • Installing safety mitigations, PPE for staff 159 5/13/2020 2 Rocky Mountain National Park Re-opening Date: Wednesday, May 27 Phased Plan for reopening that considers how best to manage visitation Rocky Mountain National Park • Another year of record visitation in 2019 with 4.6 million visitors. Visitation for 2019 represents a 44 percent increase since 2012. • July, the most visited month, experienced a record 976,042 visitors. • June through July over 1.6 million visitors. • June through September over 3.2 million visitors. 160 5/13/2020 3161 5/13/2020 4 Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Alpine Visitor Center 162 5/13/2020 5 Rocky Mountain National Park Goal: Increase park access while providing the public a reasonable opportunity to comply with health guidelines Proposed strategy - timed entry permit system: • Enables park visitation levels, pacing, and flow to occur commensurate with the park’s safe operational capacity • Provides an improved visitor experience • Can collect fees in advance and be able to communicate anticipated visitation levels with community and business partners for their own planning purposes • Helps to prevent crowding and possible resurgence of virus, causing potential need to close again Rocky Mountain National Park Permits would be managed by recreation.gov, with the initial opening phase allocating ~60% of the park’s maximum parking capacity (13,500 visitors per day, or 4,800 vehicles). The park will monitor our ability to operate with present health guidelines and adapt the system accordingly. 163 5/13/2020 6 Proposed Timed Entry System Provides for advanced daily reservations for private vehicles. Includes advance payment of entrance fees. 90% on reservations available at release with 10% held for 2 day prior sale. Allows some last- minute planning flexibility. Applies to all areas of the park. Discourages visitors from coming to the area without reservations.0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 6am to 8am 8am to 10am 10am to 12pm 12pm to 2pm 2pm to 5pm Visitors Per Booking Window Timed Entry System Typical June Visitation Rocky Mountain National Park Communications Strategy • Extensive media outreach • Social media and park website outreach • Ongoing work with partners and stakeholders to have consistent messaging to help visitors plan ahead • Encourage overnight and multi-day visitors to come to the park and help allay their concerns with the level of congestion and crowding tied to day use 164 5/13/2020 7 Questions? 165 Rocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy In Favor of the Park Opening 429 Against the Park Opening 8 Neutral 10 *Numbers are Approximate Summary of Public Comment for Report & Discussion Item (Outside Entity): 166 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Keep Parks Open SArah Clark <sa.grace.clark@gmail.com>Sat, May 9, 2020 at 1:31 PM Hi - My sister lives in Estes park working for a rental agency. Most of the businesses have already become bankrupt from covid-19 actions. They are doing everything they can do take this hit and not give up their businesses. If the parks don’t open till September, the town will likely liquidate and people would have to move away to find new jobs. The Rocky Mountain national park would no longer be very accessible to tourists with no rental options or places to eat. I understand the covid-19 concern, but please think of a plan that will not destroy the town. Maybe half of the rangers can stay in dorms (less populated) and the other half can stay at YMCA or hotels in Estes. Or the park can open with no rangers or only partial staff. Best regards, - SArah Clark To Mayor Koenig RE: Tuesday Agenda Rachel Clark <rachelclark06@outlook.com>Sat, May 9, 2020 at 7:32 PM Dear Mayor Koenig and all those to whom this concerns: I am writing to appeal that the town of Estes, its businesses, and the National Park be permitted to open for the summer season. While I understand that the potential closure would be a decision made in attempt to protect the residents of Estes from the risk of the virus, I believe it would subject the majority of us to risks much greater. Estes Park relies on tourism. Moreover, we rely on summer tourism. You know as well as I that all of our local businesses make the majority of their revenue between the months of Memorial Day and Labor Day, and there are many of us that would not survive a full closure through the summer season. Yes, an influx of visitors could bring with them a higher risk of infection, but these visitors are simultaneously the roofs over our heads and the food on our tables. We cannot shut them out in the name of safety without also forcing out a majority of the local Estes population. As an individual working in vacation rental property management, I can attest that all of my guests who fell into the higher-risk category, the elderly, those with compromised immune systems, healthcare workers etc., have already cancelled or postponed their travels to next year. Our international guests have already cancelled as they cannot get flights in. Most of my guests have been more hesitant than not, and I don't believe opening the town or the park would allow for a mass influx or overcrowding of guests. Those who would still be coming - the families from neighboring states still wanting a summer vacation, all of our guests from Denver and Boulder seeking a weekend getaway in the mountains - they will be the difference between many of our small local businesses making it or not. Because, again, many of us will not make it. I love Estes Park. This place is special and unlike any other. And we are strong, "mountain strong". But we can only survive so much. We need the summer. Please reconsider what it means to protect the residents of Estes Park. Sincerely, Rachel Clark Questions for Town meeting re: coronavirus Kay Rosenthal <epltr@aol.com>Sun, May 10, 2020 at 11:03 AM HI, Thanks again for seeking public input and giving us an opportunity to ask questions. What criteria are we using for reopening Estes Park and RMNP? Will it be based on criteria such as a reduction of cases for 14 consecutive days, testing, compliance with social distancing and wearing masks, other criteria, or no criteria other than people wanting to go back to the way things were? UPDATED 05-11-2020 167 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Will we create an early warning system such as the wastewater testing especially if we are only doing symptomatic patient testing? Since the cases identified at EPH on a tourist will be added to the patient's state/county of residence how will we be able to track the actual number of positive cases in the Estes Valley and in Larimer County when the number of tourists increase? My bias is data driven decisions and actions that will help keep our community safe. I am happy to help in any way. Thanks again, Kay Rosenthal PhD, RN Retired Senior Public Health Nurse Larimer County Department of Health and Environment RMNP closure Toni Miller <millert325@aol.com>Sun, May 10, 2020 at 4:23 PM To the Estes Park Town Board As a business person in downtown Estes Park,I am horrified and terrified by the news that you are planning to keep the RMNP closed until the end of September. Our millions of summer visitors flock to us for one reason only. And that is to spend time in the National Park. We all understand the issues surrounding the virus. However, all of us fear a long term closure of the park will result in many of us being put out of business for good and our wonderful town becoming one more small mountain town that people will ask each other: “ do you remember when Estes Park was vibrant and full of colorful stores?” “And now it is just a dot on the map with papered over and broken windows.” Please don’t do this. Please allow our town to continue to thrive which will only happen with an operating national park. Even operating in a changed and slightly limited way is better than none at all. Thank you, Toni Miller Question for the RMNP Superintendent Sunny Gilbert <sunny.gilbert@gmail.com>Sun, May 10, 2020 at 7:31 PM Would it be possible to open RMNP to cyclists looking to ride Trail Ridge Rd., before the park officially opens to thru- traffic, the same way it has done in the past? It could be limited to Colorado residents, National Park pass holders, or some other way to limit crowds. This still keeps folks off of trail heads, and key crowd pinch points. Thoughts? Much appreciated! Sunny D. Gilbert 5/12 meeting comment/input James Bernard <JHB2@msn.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 11:19 AM My comment deals with the planned meeting/discussion with RMNP about reopening of the Park. While I hope [as does everyone!] that the Park can be fully opened soon, I'll leave that decision to others with more information than I have. If the Park cannot yet be fully opened, PLEASE consider opening the roads within the Park, but closing parking areas. This would allow us to drive thru the Park [with or without the entrance gates staffed] so we can enjoy the Park we've been missing. I'd think that would be social distancing at its best: remain in our cars. 168 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment I'd think something along those lines could be a "safe compromise" until the Park can be fully opened. Thanks! Jim Bernard Reopening of RMNP lonigans bar <lonigansestes@gmail.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 1:14 PM Hello there On the behalf of our organization, Lonigans Bar & Grill we would like to request the town of Estes Park to open RMNP as soon as possible. However, we will continue to follow the CDC guidelines regarding social distancing, wearing face coverings and cleanliness in order stop the spreading of the virus. we and all our employees are all dependent the summer business for our existance in Estes Park however not opening RMNP further time could be detrimental for our survival in this town... hope you understand our situation.. thank you Lonigans Bar Reopening of RMNP hubi felden <wildrosechef@gmail.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 1:16 PM Hello there On the behalf of our organization, Wild Rose restaurant we would like to request the town of Estes Park to open RMNP as soon as possible. However, we will continue to follow the CDC guidelines regarding social distancing, wearing face coverings and cleanliness in order stop the spreading of the virus. we and all our employees are all dependent the summer business for our existance in Estes Park however not opening RMNP further time could be detrimental for our survival in this town... hope you understand our situation.. thank you Wild rose restaurant Open of RMNP Flavors Rockies <flavorsofrockies@gmail.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 1:17 PM Hello there On the behalf of our organization, flavors of Rockies we would like to request the town of Estes Park to open RMNP as soon as possible. However, we will continue to follow the CDC guidelines regarding social distancing, wearing face coverings and cleanliness in order stop the spreading of the virus. we and all our employees are all dependent the summer business for our existance in Estes Park however not opening RMNP further time could be detrimental for our survival in this town... hope you understand our situation.. thank you flavors of Rockies Reopening of RMNP Gmail <paraspoudyal@gmail.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 1:20 PM Hello there On the behalf of our organization, Himalayan Curry & Kebob we would like to request the town of Estes Park to open RMNP as soon as possible. However, we will continue to follow the CDC guidelines regarding social distancing, 169 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment wearing face coverings and cleanliness in order stop the spreading of the virus. we and all our employees are all dependent the summer business for our existance in Estes Park however not opening RMNP further time could be detrimental for our survival in this town... hope you understand our situation.. thank you Himalayan Curry & Kebob Mayor Koenig - Thank You and Concern Nate Houston <nate@hoodoopartners.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 1:27 PM My name is Nate Houston. I own, with my brother Eric, the Tiny Town Sinclair and storage units on Moraine Ave. Quickly I wanted to thank you for continually informing the community of Estes of your covid-19 response plan. It is incredible how divided communities are in regards to responses and I am sure managing the situation is difficult. It is also refreshing to hear a political figure say publicly "did not go as smoothly as we had hoped." Thank you! I would like to express my concern about the RMNP open date or lack thereof. We own gas stations near Bryce Canyon in Utah (Panguitch City), which opened last week. This opening took our sales from being down over 50% to only being down 25% to 30% and has given us the ability to at least breath on making all of our payments. As a business we have taken measures of sanitizing consistently, instructing team members to comply with guidance from health districts and local authorities, implementing shields to separate team members from patrons at the register, encouraging members of our team that are at risk to stay home (two of them did), etc. Are we perfect, not a chance, but we are doing our best to manage what is in our control in considering both the health and economics of our team members and business. If there is any chance of your influence to open the park (even with limited capacity) we would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for your desire and willingness to serve the community of Estes, the Mayor's role can truly be thankless (Eric was the Mayor of Pangutich and I've seen it first hand). Nate Houston opening RMNP local's grill <localelk@gmail.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 1:29 PM Greetings from locals grill and bar On the behalf of our organization, Elk Express inc DBA locals grill we would like to request the town of Estes Park to open RMNP as soon as possible. However, we will continue to follow the CDC guidelines regarding social distancing, wearing face coverings and cleanliness in order stop the spreading of the covid virus. we and all our employees are all dependent the summer business in Estes Park however not opening RMNP further time could be detrimental for our survival in this town... hope you understand our situation.. thank you Ramesh shakya locals grill and bar Vacation Homes and RMNP Opening Good Neighbor Vacation Rentals <gnvrco@gmail.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 1:35 PM To The Estes Park Town Leadership- 170 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment By way of introduction, my husband and I own 2 short-term vacation rental homes and manage the vacation rentals of 5 homes for other homeowners. We have been in the vacation rental business in Estes Park for 10 years. Our loss of rents to-date due to cancellations is approaching $100,000. This does not include the fact that we have only received a handful of inquiries since mid-March. We have lost rentals into July and August. This time of year our homes are booked solid for the summer peak. One of our most popular homes has lost all of June due to cancellations. Our current annual forecast vs last year indicates that at a minimum we will lose $200,000 in rents. Separately, there is a trickle down effect in the community as it relates to our business. Our housekeeping crews are suffering financial losses as well. Based on the to-date cancellations our housekeepers have lost $11,000 in revenues from just our own business. We purchase 200 bags of coffee from Kind annually, this year that number will be less than half. We frequent Safeway, Park Supply and Ace Hardware for on-going supplies for our guests stays which are now down by half. We hire local window cleaners, pest control, carpet cleaners, painters, etc. All of these services have been put on hold while we understand your plan forward to open our homes. We are especially frustrated having to cancel and turn down reservations in May after being told that the Order expired on April 27th and then being reversed for vacation rental homes until May 27th... while allowing reservations in hotels, cabin resorts and motels. This makes no sense to us with the Governor's Order transitioning from stay at home to "safe" at home, it seems like people staying in Estes Park would feel safer in homes. Further, the YMCA confirmed to me this morning that they are opening on May 22nd... how is that fair? Does anyone honestly believe that everyone coming to the YMCA on Memorial Day weekend is coming here for anything other than vacationing? Why is the YMCA's lodging essential while ours is not? We, and all of our homeowners that we represent, have made a huge investment in Estes Park. Total investment in the 7 homes in our portfolio is at least $5 million. The investment comes with mortgages, maintenance, commercial utilities expense, property tax, insurance, Town permit fees etc etc. This is how we make our living and there is no government relief for us since our small business has no W2 employees. This is how the owners we represent pay the bills. Now we are hearing that there is no decision on the timing of the Rocky Mountain National Park opening up; and, we understand that the Town will have a major hand in that decision. The delay in opening Rocky beyond May 27th is the final nail in the coffin for the tourist related small business owners in Estes Park. The reservations that we have managed to keep are dependant on families being able to enter the beautiful Park. Don't people have the right to enjoy the National Park? Isn't it possible to control the Park situation without shutting it down? People will naturally social distance on trails while enjoying the exercise, sun and serenity that is vital to building immunity in this stressful time. IT IS TIME TO OPEN UP ROCKY PLEASE! Respectfully, Sue Werder Reopening Rocky National Park kurunciadela@yahoo.com <kurunciadela@yahoo.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 1:41 PM Hello, As a resident of Estes Park for 4 years now, I just wanna express my opinion on reopening Rocky National Park, I would really like to see it reopening when the time is right and of course with understanding any new rules considering covid-19 situation. Thank you, With all respect and stay safe! Adela Kurunci 171 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment RMNP Trent <gopackers1997@yahoo.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 1:42 PM Dear Board of Trustees Please let Rocky Mountain National Park open. The town of Estes Park and it’s businesses need it to open in order to survive. If it is not allowed to open many businesses will be unable to remain open. Not only does this hurt the owners, employees and citizens; the lost sales tax revenue will hurt the town as well. Please let RMNP open. Thank you for your time -Trenton Ming vote to Open RMNP frank@americanbackcountry.com <frank@americanbackcountry.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 1:42 PM On behalf of out retail customers in Estes Park and RMNP I am requesting that you vote to open RMNP for Summer 2020. A path for caution and prudence and opening exists. Frank Hintz opening RMNP Dinesh Shakya <cafedephothai@gmail.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 1:53 PM Greetings from cafe de pho thai, On the behalf of our cafe de pho thai, we would like to request the town of Estes Park to open RMNP as soon as possible. However, we will continue to follow the CDC guidelines regarding social distancing, wearing face coverings and cleanliness in order stop the spreading of the virus. we and all our employees are all dependent the summer business in Estes Park, however not opening RMNP further time could be detrimental for our survival in this town. we hope you understand our situation.. thank you dinesh cafe de pho thai opeing rmnp Dinesh shakya <dinraj99@hotmail.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 1:56 PM Hi sir/madam I would like to request the town of Estes Park to open RMNP as soon as possible. However, we will continue to follow the CDC guidelines regarding social distancing, wearing face coverings and cleanliness in order stop the spreading of the virus. we and all our employees are all dependent the summer business in Estes Park. thank you dinesh shakya Nepali bazaar llc 172 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Opening RMNP josiah ming <jming413@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 1:59 PM Our family has been visiting Estes park and RMNP for our my entire life. I believe it needs to be reopened for the Enjoyment and betterment of the local community and vacationer alike. The park is vital to the towns health and community health. Please open the park soon. -earnestly Josiah Ming Open Rocky Shelley <shelley@riverspruce.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:02 PM To whom it may concern: We own a small cabin resort in Estes Park and want to encourage our local govt to please relay to secretary of interior the importance of opening RMNP. Tourism is the life blood of our towns economy and like it or not, we are dependent on RMNP visitors to keep our town alive. These small businesses like ours that are suffering won’t survive a summer with the national parks closed. There are a lot of retirees in our town and we certainly don’t want to put anyone in danger. We hear their pleas to close the town to tourism this summer but most of them do not depend on tourism to eat and pay employees. I also don’t think they realize that without our precious visitors, they won’t have a grocery store, gas stations, resurfaced streets, or enough tax revenue to sustain the town we call home. I am an at risk individual with severe asthma so I understand the fear. However, I intend to continue to stay home, shop in town for what I need, and stay away from crowds. I will wear a face mask probably well past when it is no longer required. I can take care of myself without jeopardizing the livelihood of my town and the people whom depend on the tourism income. Please let my voice be heard along with the others that would like to close the doors. Thank you fir your time. Shelley Rocky Mt. National Park WALTER BERKMAN <waldobond@comcast.net> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:02 PM Hello Board, I hope you will consider to OPEN the park for the good of your town Estes Park. I am a supplier of headwear to many of the businesses in town and to the shop in the park. Without the main draw for tourists the number of businesses will shrink VERY quickly. As a long resident of Colorado we love Estes and have been through all of the ups and downs in the area. Thank you for your consideration. Wally Berkman 173 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Rocky Mountain National Park Mallory Ming <malloryming8@gmail.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:02 PM Dear Town Clerk, I have been visiting Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park for my entire life and consider Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park to be my favorite vacation destination. In light of this, I would ask that you reopen the park for the continued enrichment of myself and other visitors. In addition to this, the success of many of the core business establishments in Estes depend on the business brought in by the park visitors. I believe the reopening of the park is vital to not only the economic health in Estes Park, but also for the spiritual and emotional health of residents and visitors alike. Thank you for your service, Mallory J. Ming RMNP Mallory <gemstonegirl99@yahoo.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:04 PM Reopen the National Park, please. Open RMNP onespotfam <onespotfam@yahoo.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:04 PM Our family has been vacationing in Estes and RMNP for two decades. We see the town as " a home away from home". We love the businesses and what they have to offer. The business community of Estes would be crushed by an an extended closing of the park. Also, people may be looking for outdoor vacations that give them opportunity for fun and "open-air" type activities. Please re-open! Open RMNP the_fifth_one <the_fifth_one@yahoo.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:06 PM Please open the national park. I would miss my family's yearly vacation very much if y'all decided to keep the park closed longer. Park Closure peter lasho <lasho2@yahoo.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:06 PM I am against keeping the RMNP closed through September. The economic impact to the community would be devastating. Pete Lasho Summer visitor 174 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment KEEP RMNP OPEN Demi Saucier <Dsauci@outlook.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:09 PM Please keep RMNP open and available. I work in a retail store. My job depends on the the park being open. I use the park to hike and keep my mental health in check. (no subject) shaphan.ming <shaphan.ming@yahoo.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:10 PM Please open the national park. Estes 8382663@gmail.com <8382663@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:15 PM Good afternoon The current situation of mandatory face masks in the down town area is bad enough…however not opening the Park is even worse. The Park needs to be open to help sustain the community. The sooner this is done the better. Social distancing is easily acceptable process within the park. Please open RMNP so we can come out and spend money in your community supporting businesses, families and the local patrons that live on visitors…. We have survived the floods over the years, this however is 1000% worse on the economy and lives in Estes. Open the Park! Brian Open up RMNP l l <EstesParkCowboy@outlook.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:15 PM Rocky Mountain National Park needs to open for local businesses to survive and also Estes Park has a town cannot survive with the Park being closed. Luke L RMNP opening Mary Ann Denninghoff <madenninghoff@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:18 PM As part time residents of Estes Park and VRBO owners it is essential that RMNP opens ASAP this summer season. We understand there may be parameters but the consequences of staying closed are far reaching. The park is for all the people not only the cities bordering it. Keep the downtown closed/masked but open the park...and/or remind folks it’s their choice to be out and about. Many of the other National Parks are opening and Rocky needs to be one of them. Mary Ann Denninghoff Mike Plackemeier 175 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment RMNP millersindianvillage@gmail.com <millersindianvillage@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:18 PM Closing the National Park thru the summer is a big mistake. Do not close the RMNP Thank you RMNP Needs to Open Sierra Peterson <sierracassidypeterson@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:19 PM Town of Estes, I am writing the Town of Estes in regard to the opening of Rocky Mountain National Park. This National Park is how the town of Estes Park survives. Businesses need people. The employees of these businesses need paychecks to feed their families and make housing payments. I am an employee of a downtown Estes Park business and I rely on this paycheck to pay my bills. Closing the park for the summer would be a big mistake that would see ramifications for not only this summer but months and years to come. Protect the town of Estes. We cannot look over local business and restaurant owners during this time. Their livelihood depends on the tourism of Estes Park and if RMNP does not open you will be hurting the lives of many. Thank you for your time. Sierra Peterson RMNP P P-A <olliesmommy@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:21 PM I am writing to ask for you to please open RMNP. The businesses in town need for the park to open in order to be successful during this time. As a former resident in the downtown I’ve seen how tourists are the lifeline to the town. My fiancé needs summer residents even in his health practice in town. So many people rely on tourism to survive. The park is huge and people can social distance. Please help businesses by opening the park. Thank you. Polliana Peterson Open RMNP Barb Olsen <barbaolsen07@yahoo.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:22 PM For our beloved national park and the survival of Estes Park, please open RMNP ASAP. There is no reason why you would consider keeping it closed. This is your survival we are talking about. Thank you. 176 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment RMNP closure Graphic Design ်ျြွှဿ၀ <marina.94@graphic-designer.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:26 PM Greetings I have been informed that you are planning on closing the Rocky Mountain National Park and I am sending you this email to protest this consideration. I live and work in Estes Park, I pay taxes, rent and other bills. It is no question the tourist population would lessen if the park is closed. Which means less income for all citizens. I work in customer service and if I don't have means to survive with the minimum I am receiving right now then I would have to move. I assume plenty already agree with me on this. People would actually leave. Please reconsider this decision. -- Marina B Rocky Mountion National Park Lynn Palmesano <lynnpalmesano@yahoo.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:30 PM We come to Estes Park every year to see the beauty of the National Park and the wild life also hiking and to picnic In the park. RMNP Anne Brader <annebrader@msn.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:32 PM Dear Trustees and Mayor: Despite the repeated public statements that you want the park to be open, I understand you are hearing from others to keep it closed. I would like to remind you that those of us who are busy trying to keep businesses afloat may not have had time to write. Please get Rocky Mountain National Park open. The park provides 359 miles of open trails with fresh air enabling people to strengthen their immune system, improve mental health, and exercise their body. Please let us outside! Anne Brader Opening EP for Business Adam Fisher <adamcohenfisher@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:33 PM Hello Town of Estes Park Board, I wanted to write and let you know that I support the opening of RMNP this summer. I believe that opening the park can be done in a way that meets the safety requirement of the Town and also allows local businesses a chance to stay alive. Many of us are already on tough times, and closing down the park would likely be the last straw. I know that opening or closing the park is not your decision, but I hope the Town will not stand in the way of park administrators choosing to reopen. Thanks, Adam Fisher 177 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Longs peak trail nowos482 <nowos482@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:34 PM Hello, I feel the longs peak trail ought to be open regardless of when the entrance to rmnp in estes park is open. Very few people access the longs peak trail and those who do are rugged healthy individuals who are very low risk and also are spread out over the length of the trail. Thank you John Nowosad Opening Rocky info@orecart.com <info@orecart.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:36 PM As a local business owner in down town Estes Park for 48 years I want to lend my support to reopening RMNP. It must, of course, be done in a safe manner with proper social distancing and face coverings. The park covers hundreds and hundreds of square miles so social distancing is certainly possible. It is my opinion that the park needs to be opened not only for our guests, but our local community as well. There are many of us here in town that miss the chance to hike or just take a ride in rocky. I hope the town will recommend reopening the park. Respectfully, Jim Hull RMNP Anna Callaghan <annadcallaghan@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:37 PM Hi there, I know these are tenuous and tricky times and that there are a lot of factors involving public health and safety at play here, but I'd like to voice my opinion in favor of reopening RMNP. I'm in favor of protecting the town of Estes, I know how insane it gets there in the summer, but would be interested in seeing a reopening plan that, say, at least allows nearby residents to use the park. Anna Callaghan RMNP reopening summer 2020 Service Team <info@coloradomountainschool.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:41 PM Hello, I know these are tenuous and tricky times and that there are a lot of factors involving public health and safety at play here, but I'd like to voice my opinion in favor of reopening RMNP. I'm sure there is a way to protect the town of Estes while still allowing access to RMNP. This is very important to the well being of colorado's mental health and the livelihood's of so many. Thanks, Mike Coyle 178 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Please let RMNP open Paula Rush <philpaularush402@gmail.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:44 PM Please let Rocky Mountain National Park open this summer. The town needs the business that the park brings in. I love the area and make regular trips to the park each time I visit. Please let the park open and let Estes Park thrive. Phil Rush Marshalltown, Iowa Estes Park/RMNP re-opening Mike Soucy <soucy@coloradomountainschool.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:46 PM To Whom it May Concern, I'm writing to encourage the town of Estes Park to advocate for a responsible re-opening of Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) that considers federal, state, and county recommendations. As the employee of a local business that relies on RMNP visitation, the extended closure of the Park has negatively impacted our livelihood. In addition, as a St Vrain Valley resident, I have the same concerns regarding a rapid influx of tourists to a small community like Estes Park. However, I believe that we must seek a responsible middle ground that considers intelligent management of visitation for the economic recovery of a tourist-driven community. My job in the Park as a Mountain Guide relies heavily on an ability to manage risk responsibly. Gathering information, considering the likely outcomes, and listening to customers' willingness to accept a certain level of risk are part of what we do on a daily basis. I believe that there is space within this current situation to re-open the Park for the summer, restore some economic vitality to Estes Park, and maintain a conservative approach to managing for possible outcomes. Thank you for reading and stay safe! Mike Soucy Please Reopen RMNP Mike Coyle <mikecoyleguiding@gmail.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:47 PM Hello, I know these are tenuous and tricky times and that there are a lot of factors involving public health and safety at play here, but I'd like to voice my opinion in favor of reopening RMNP. I'm sure there is a way to protect the town of Estes while still allowing access to RMNP. This is very important to the well being of colorado's mental health and the livelihood's of so many. My job and well being depend on RMNP reopening. We can adhere to 6' social distancing, wearing masks, and any other recommended precautions. 179 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment We need to not only consider the affects of Covid-19 on people's health but also the affect on the economy and the financial well being of so many individuals. Thanks, Mike Coyle RMNP Jerry Brownfield <jerrybrownfield@aol.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:53 PM As a long time business owner in Estes Park, I know how important RMNP is to the welfare of the community. If RMNP remains closed it will have a highly negative impact on the business owners and their employees. Not only that, but the town’s sales tax revenue will be reduced significantly and the town will be unable to pay its employee and bills. Do not let fear of this virus cripple your decision. I urge you to work to reopen RMNP. The future of Estes Park depends on it. Sincerely, Jerry Brownfield Rmnp Alejandro Saucier <sauciaj@gmail.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:54 PM Hello, I hope this finds you in good health. These are truly tough time and in unprecedented circumstances like these I hope that the town of Estes endures and survives it all. That being said I grew up in Estes Park and as anyone else living there for anytime would know the closure of RMNP would be catastrophic for the town. The businesses downtown and the town as a whole depend on the tourist season coming up but more importantly we depend on the National park to bring in the tourism. I understand the road ahead will be rough and of course precautions must be taken to ensure safety in the area. However there are other solutions that I think should be considered before making a decision to close the park and keep it closed. Half capacity parking, and mask requirements are just a few. I hope you will take this into consideration before deciding. AJ Saucier sauciaj@gmail.com Reopening of RMNP Service Team <info@coloradomountainschool.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:54 PM Hello, I know these are tenuous and tricky times and that there are a lot of factors involving public health and safety at play here, but I'd like to voice my opinion in favor of reopening RMNP. I'm sure there is a way to protect the town of Estes while still allowing access to RMNP. This is very important to the well-being of Coloradan's mental health and the livelihoods of so many. We can enjoy the national parks while taking precautionary measures, 6' social distance, wearing masks, limiting the number of visitors. These are all strategies we can employ to decrease the risk to all individuals. We need to not only consider the health risk Covid-19 poses, but also the economic risks to towns, business, and financial risk to the individuals and companies that depend on RMNP. Not reopening the park would cause extreme harm to so many. I implore you to look at creative ways to reopen while mitigating risk. Thank you, Mike Coyle 180 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment OPEN RMNP PLEASE!!!! Tina Hallmark <hallmarktina@yahoo.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:55 PM I have been an avid visitor of Estes Park for the last 20 years visiting at a minimum of once per year to 10 times per year and usually weekly visits. My family goes so we can hike and be with nature during our visits....We love Estes and want to continue supporting you any time we can but we need for the park to be open for us to bring you our business! We know if regulations are followed it can be a safe open for everyone including your visitors and businesses in the community. Times are hard and not normal but I believe in a new normal where we can be cautious while also enjoying our time there with you in the park. We hope to see you soon! Tina Hallmark RMNP Lois Benham <lo62vette@msn.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:55 PM As a former resident of your beautiful town, I know the importance of having the Park open for locals and tourists. Please open the Park for the season. The economy of Estes needs it desperately. Thank you and have a good season. Reopening RMNP Mike Coyle <coyle@coloradomountainschool.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:56 PM Hello, I know these are tenuous and tricky times and that there are a lot of factors involving public health and safety at play here, but I'd like to voice my opinion in favor of reopening RMNP. I'm sure there is a way to protect the town of Estes while still allowing access to RMNP. This is very important to the well-being of Coloradan's mental health and the livelihoods of so many. We can enjoy the national parks while taking precautionary measures, 6' social distance, wearing masks, limiting the number of visitors. These are all strategies we can employ to decrease the risk to all individuals. We need to not only consider the health risk Covid-19 poses, but also the economic risks to towns, business, and financial risk to the individuals and companies that depend on RMNP. Not reopening the park would cause extreme harm to so many. I implore you to look at creative ways to reopen while mitigating risk. Thanks, Mike Coyle Please dont close Rocky mountain national park George blank <jorgeochavez83@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:56 PM As a year round resident of estes park, I work as a server and closing down rocky mountain national park will affect small businesses greatly. We rely on tourism and the park to be able to support ourselves. Sincerely Jorge chavez 181 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Summer in Estes / RMNP Everett Phillips <everett.phillips84@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:58 PM Dear Estes Park Board, I am writing to you as a citizen of Estes Park (2370 Bellevue Dr.) and a member of our local workforce. I would like to see the town of Estes Park support RMNP reopening when the parks feels that it is ready to do so. I understand that the opening of the park will likely bring visitors to our town from the front range and beyond during this stressful time. I believe that citizens should follow the recommendation of public health officials, and that local governments will make the important decisions on how to control the spread of covid-19 in our populations. In Colorado that is the job of the county and state government. RMNP has difficult decisions to make, and it will influence Estes. My opinion is that this crisis has been rapidly evolving since it began and as things change RMNP should have Estes Park's support in whatever direction it chooses. Sincerely, Everett Phillips RMNP ERNIE Kinnie <erniekinnie001@msn.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:59 PM To Whom This May Concern: Rocky Mountain National Park needs to be opened as soon as possible!! Keeping this park closed will destroy Estes Park!! Please use your heads and dig deep in your hearts to see you must not let RMNP remain closed!! If you love your city and all of your constituents, you will open it as soon as possible. What better place for people to go to get away, than out in the wilderness of Colorado!! Most people only go for a nice drive, and do not even come in contact with other people. Most all of us can use our heads, and know if we should go or not. We do not need the Government telling us what to do!! We are from Julesburg, Colorado and feel it would be very devastating for Estes Park if you keep RMNP closed!! Please, please don’t do this to Estes Park and the surrounding communities!! Sincerely, Ernest & Kathleen Kinnie Opening of RMNP Ryan Pedersen <rypedersen@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:00 PM Hello, My name is Ryan Pedersen and I am writing to have my voices heard in regards to the decision about the opening or closing of Rocky Mountain National Park. I work as a Mountain Guide for The Colorado Mountain School and my livelihood is at risk if the park is closed for the entire summer. 70% of my work comes from guiding in RMNP. I believe that it is possible to recreate responsibly in our national parks with some restrictions in place. I understand the concerns that the residents and city of Estes must have, but we must make compromises. As a mountain guide by primary job is to manage the risk of my clients. I belive we can do this while also managing the risk of Covid19 with in the town. Most of my clients are colorado natives and would not be travling from far, or staying in Estes overnight. We would simply be using the National Park as a venue to teach folks about the mountains in a controlled setting. Only our private outings would be running, thus keeping group sizes very small. 1-2 people. 182 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Please consider what I have said here. I know I speak for many outdoor guides in saying that we should reopen RMNP this summer as soon as its safe to do so! Not only would closing the park put individual guides at risk, it would potentially impact many small businesses and guides services in Colorado and especially in Estes Park Thank You, Ryan Pedersen Open Rocky Mountain National Park by Memorial Day Rick Jenkins <rick.jenkins@countweb.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:04 PM Estes Park Trustees, Good Afternoon! It has been brought to my attention that you are considering the closure of Rocky Mountain National Park for the summer. Sadly, its seems there is a group of people that want to keep the Park closed for the summer in order to keep tourists, mostly from the Front Range of Colorado, from coming to town. The irony is this, most of these people came to Estes Park as tourists and now have retired here and want to shut the town down. This would be devastating, probably terminal, to the businesses that rely on the summer tourist season for their annual income. Estes Park is a wonderful community, a gift to tourists from all over the Nation, and especially to our friends along the Front Range and Eastern Colorado. Our family came up here from Eastern Colorado every summer, we have wonderful memories of those family gatherings. Estes is a tourist town, and should be mighty thankful that it is a destination place for middle class America. It is sad that anyone would even consider keeping the National Park closed, it is a gift to all of us to enjoy, not for a few to horde! And by the way, it doesn’t belong to Estes Park, it belongs to all of us! Thank You for voting for opening the Park by Memorial Day! God Bless! Rick Jenkins Open the park ASAP drluster@claritychiro.com <drluster@claritychiro.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:06 PM Please please open the park as soon as possible. There is no science behind closing the park. This will only hurt people by keeping them inside and in confined spaces. Nothing is better than being out in the sun and in nature for your immune system. Thanks Dr. W D Luster DC. Open up RMNP Kathy Hawley <dk93hawley@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:08 PM The town of Estes Park will not survive if RMNP is not opened up. 183 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment It is a totally tourist based town. While I understand that there are many measures to be taken to reopen RMNP and businesses, this will be a long fix in the end. It's time to get the town prepared and RMNP prepared for reopening. Thank you RMNP rosalie.rush.38@gmail.com <rosalie.rush.38@gmail.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:10 PM How can anyone in their right mind would desire to keep RMNP closed for the summer of 2020? Do you intend to destroy the businesses in Estes Park? Do you want to be left with the shell of a once bustling downtown? We made our first visit to Estes Park in 1968 and have been back almost every year since then. We have stayed at Mc Gregor Mountain Lodge and Swift Current Lodge during the last 10 years, what happens to these beautiful places if RMNP is closed to tourists? I pray that the town board realizes the impact if this happens. Please stop thinking of a few people and welcome tourists to your most beautiful area. Sincerely, Rosalie Rush RMNP Kristina Vigneri <kvigneri72@gmail.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:10 PM To whom it may concern: It was recently brought to my attention that National Parks across the nation are beginning to reopen, yet RMNP remains closed with no open date yet established. As a family that travels quite a bit, and already has had to cancel our trip to Estes at the end of the month, we have been waiting to replan our vacation for when the park reopens. This news disturbs me quite a bit, and I hope you consider reopening the park soon. Sincerely, Kristina Vigneri Open Estes Park snowracer1967@gmail.com <snowracer1967@gmail.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:11 PM I own Estes Park ATV Rentals, we need to open Estes park and RMNP to survive. We have been shut down since March 15th of this year and being closed for that long has put a strain on our financial resources. Each day you choose not to open up this town and the park is each day we step closer to financial disaster. Yes we have received The PPP Loan however the amount we received will only keep our doors open for maybe on more month. I feel the general public understand what they have to do to be safe and with additional guide lines of the State Heath Board we need to open and open now. Troy Kerns Estes Park ATV Rentals 184 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment RMNP NEEDS TO OPEN ! martin schultz <MAC3840@msn.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:13 PM As a person who does business in and around northern Colorado I believe it is imperative that the RMNP opens. Marty Schultz Please open Rocky Mountain National Park Karen Surdal <kjsurdal@comcast.net>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:13 PM To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: PLEASE OPEN ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK….. Rocky Mountain National Park is a place to be enjoyed by the people meaning all people. Do not let a certain few take away the right to visit and enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park and all it has to offer. It is a perfect place to come and visit and take advantage of the mountains, hiking trails and just being able to be in the great outdoors. Too many people have had to stay at home for far too long. It is time to be able to breathe the fresh air. It is time for the businesses of ESTES PARK to open and work together to make it a safe place to visit. It is vital for the livelihoods of most of the people living in the area. Don’t let the short sidedness of a few get in the way of ruining the economy of one of the prettiest places on earth!! Sincerely, Karen Surdal Rocky Mountain National Park Don Priem <westcreekfalls@aol.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:15 PM "For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People" The above quote is carved into the north gate of Yellowstone and was used as a guide for the national park system in America. The Town of Estes Park needs to voice their request to our dear friends to the west that those gates need to be opened once again for the people. Our welfare and health as a community is dependent on that wonderful piece of real estate we locals call, "Rocky." Thanks, Don Priem Opening up Estes Tatum Kaspar <tatum91802@gmail.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:17 PM We need to open up the town and the park. Estes Park has businesses that are inter sectional, as in the restaurants rely on hotels, and hotels rely on the park opening, and the other way around. Each category of business rely on others to keep each other alive. I work at an ATV business and we rely on the national park being open because more 185 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment people come in wanting to ride. If the park was open, we would've had a full schedule today, but only had one ride today. barely any profit. Ya'll need to get used to the fact that the world is going to change and Corona is not going anywhere. Just because you wear a mask is not going to stop the virus. it slows the spread, which will make the virus linger longer, when if we did the herd immunity, the waves of Corona would hit quicker, and we would fight the antibodies to fight the virus. More people die from other illnesses and incidents every year, but you don't see people not driving cars even though there are hundreds of car crashes a day, and you don't see people actually taking care of themselves and the environment around them when the flu is just as deadly. Should everyone be prepared? yes. but the media and government are over exaggerating the virus through news sites, commercials, etc. and making the public PANICKED. Estes is being extremely uninviting by making the laws about masks and posting signs everywhere basically saying "Do not be in Estes if you don't follow any of the guidelines and so called rules." visitors are threatened to even visit here when we need to move on. -Tatum Kaspar, an Estes Park Highschool Student. RMNP mmindthegap@yahoo.com <mmindthegap@yahoo.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 2:41 PM Hello, I would kindly ask you to do all your best to reopen the park as soon as you can as tourism is a very important for our community! Please understand that we can protect ourselves from the virus if we are careful but we can not protect from the poverty that is yet to come if you apply this “brilliant” idea of keeping RMNP closed. If the others National Parks are going to open, please open ours as well! Let’s comply for the good of everyone!! Thank you! Please open RMNP & Vaca Rentals joy basia melendy <joybasiamelendy@gmail.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:21 PM To Whomever Chooses to Care for the Long Term Health of Estes, I will keep it simple and request those I’ve bcc’d to echo and multiply my request to wisely open Estes Park and RMNP. I have been patient beyond measure, however, I am now honestly struggling. I’ve received no income for 60+ days. I’ve remained respectfully silent. I’ve prayed passionately. I’ve practiced intermittent fasting for more than 6 weeks to curb my appetite & conserve food. I hike hard in our great outdoors each day to keep my body & immunity strong. Yet, tonight, i find myself hungry...My refrigerator is empty. My pantry is empty, except for one packet of quinoa. I’m ok. Food will arrive Wednesday. Some live on retirement and pensions and savor living in Estes Valley. I respect that. I’m not gonna pull the sob story, but I worked hard in the corporate world for 30 years—yet lost it all 7 yrs ago. I’m re- building that. I‘m an ethical, hard-working, business owner (from a former corporate city fairytale) who now chooses to LIVE here first, then work here, in these beautiful mountains᤻᤹᤺✨✨ 186 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment OPEN our beloved town and the Park—Do Your HONEST due diligence! —Study 100+ years of herd immunity and finally realize that lockdowns are GUARANTEED to CRUSH economies—YET, death/case health stats will remain the same, lockdown or not! Show me true science that proves differently. I now pray fervently for decisions based on FEAR to end.—AND our town to act upon intelligence, NOT fear based info that is NOT scientifically substantiated. PLEASE make time to research epidemiologists who are NOT paid by the U.S. or any other government. Therein the truth WILL be found...᤻᤹᤺┭┮┯┰✨✨✨ All the Best! joy basia melendy Opening RMNP estesparkrentals@yahoo.com <estesparkrentals@yahoo.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:26 PM To Whom it may concern We are a business in Estes Park that has been here for 11 years. We know the patterns of travel and the fact that Estes relies on Tourism to survive. One of the biggest draws to the town is Rocky Mountain national park. Without the draw of the park, which is ranked #2 visited park in the US, there isn't much reason for people to come to the town. Without restaurants and hotels open, there is nowhere to eat and stay and the rest of us get starved out. Rocky Mountain national park needs to reopen, there is plenty of open space to "distance". Wearing masks for healthy people is not healthy or doing anything. This virus is not going anywhere and it is not the only virus out there. Most of the "safe' strategies (minus the masks) are what people should be doing anyways. Quarantine is not for healthy people, and being forced to be closed while most everyone is healthy is ridiculous. Killing the entire economy of the country to save a handful of people makes no sense. Sick people should always be encouraged to stay home, the rest of the country needs to open up before this mess is unfixable. You cannot hide in your home for the rest of your life hoping not to get sick. We did get the PPP loan, but it is not enough. Please open Estes Park and Rocky Mountain national park. Sara RMNP Jerry Brownfield <jerrybrownfield@aol.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:27 PM I don’t understand all the people who moved to Estes because they came here as tourists and loved it, Now they want to make it into something else. Please don’t let them sway you in the effort to open RMNP. Jerry Brownfield Plrase re-open RMNP Jessica and Molly McGee <omnibusestespark@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:26 PM Hello, My name is Jessica McGee. My sister Molly and I are Estes Park natives, born and raised here. We are also the proud new owners of Omnibus, a store on West Elkhorn Avenue that has been in business for 38 years. Our family has also owned a residence within city limits for more than 40 years. 187 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment We are writing today to advocate for the re-opening of RMNP as soon as possible. Since re-opening our shop's doors at the end of the stay-at-home order, we have had nothing but compliance from guests who are wearing masks, maintaining careful social distancing, and other safety precautions. We believe that allowing RMNP to open again will be good for business and good for the overall well-being of the community-at-large as well. Please re-open RMNP as soon as is feasible. Thank you, Jessica and Rosemary "Molly" McGee RMNP Paul Dusatko <pdusatko@gmail.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:33 PM As proud Colorado natives, my wife and I ask the town of Estes to encourage the re-opening of RMNP, please! Thank you for your ear. ┭┮┯┰ Best, Paul and Emily Dusatko Open up RMNP JoAnne <RJCorey81@aol.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:41 PM Rocky Mountain National Park was created for the country like all the other National Parks. Each of those parks have community near them. I am a resident and restaurant owner and we cannot close Rocky Mountain National Park for a few. Of those concerned about their safety they need to take the precautions like any other community in U. S. Estes Park has always been a tourist town and always will be as long as it is at the entrance of RMNP. Take the precautions as necessary but open up the park. JoAnne Corey Open Rocky Mountain National Park Lynn Palmesano <lynnpalmesano@yahoo.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:43 PM We come to Estes Park every year to go to the National Park for it’s beauty and wild life, we like to hike and have picnics. RMNP Andy Hitch <goodtaters@gmail.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:45 PM I understand you have a level of support in regards to NOT opening the National Park this year. I think this would be a grave mistake. Every other call we receive, people are asking when the park will open. They won't book with us, or book travel plans unless it will open. Not opening the park is effectively going to kill the main draw to our town. I'm begging those deciding on this to think about Estes Park businesses and the revenue we generate for the town. Andy Backbone Adventures 188 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Open the town and park! jaydon kerns <longtrack144@hotmail.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:47 PM Estes park sees millions of tourists a year and part of that is due to scenic byway that RMNP provides! If the park and town isn’t opened than hundreds of families will be impacted from the loss of tourist revenue generated during the summer time. Open the park it’s for the good of the people. Jaydon Kerns CSU GRAD Bachelor of science Natural resource recreation and tourism Please open the park!! Chuck Scott <cotr510@gmail.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:58 PM Trustees: I would strongly urge you to send a letter to Department of Interior to encourage them to open Rocky Mountain National Park as soon as possible. The business owners of this town are relying on our guests to keep the doors open. It is crucial that we get the park open and begin advertising that Estes Park is open for business and would love to have people come visit. If this doesn't occur soon, many businesses will close their doors for good and families will begin to move away. I do understand that there is another side to this. It is important that our portion of the community that is at risk remain secluded in their homes so that businesses can generate tax income so they can enjoy this community once life gets back to normal. We must all make sacrifices during this time. At this time the business community is shouldering an unfair amount of that sacrifice. Thank you for listening. Chuck Scott Coffee on the Rocks Open Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National park sara holcomb <sarajholcomb@yahoo.com>Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:53 PM To whom it may concern, We run an established business in downtown Estes Park. We have been closed since March 17th. Not only have we had NO income, but also refunded THOUSANDS of dollars in previously booked reservations which are continuing to haunt us. I just refunded a$400 reservation because his hotel was closed and the restaurants they had reservations booked for cancelled on him. It is not just one business that suffers, it is many businesses, their families, their employees, and employees families. Closing the entire country and killing the economy for less than a 2% death rate makes no sense. The Covid virus was severely over estimated and keeping businesses closed and families losing their businesses and homes is a major mistake and over reaction. Rocky Mountain National park is the major draw for tourism and needs to be reopened ASAP. Closing a national park with thousands of acres of land where people can "distance" while thousands of people a day go to walmart makes no sense. Please reopen Both the park and the Town of Estes. The town has an unwelcoming and hostile environment right now which is crazy since customer service and tourism should go hand in hand. We need to welcome the tourists who keep this town alive and afloat. Thanks for listening S.J. 189 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Please keep RMNP open Bob von Normann <bob@impactcolorado.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:56 PM Hi, I love going to the park and can easily do social distancing and wear a mask and gloves if I am allowed in the park. Regards, Bob von Normann Please read! Amy K Lucas <kelfusionfitness@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:57 PM Hello I am writing to ask if Rocky Mountain national park to be open again. I do believe people could exercise social distancing while in the park. I also think it’s ridiculous that we are allowed to flock to places like Home Depot and Walmart and not in the out doors! It’s time to open up, even if you restrict how many people come into the park. Thank you for your consideration. Amy K Lucas Open the Park Paul Rachele <Paul@themountainguides.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:57 PM To the Estes Park Town Board, My name is Paul Rachele. I live in Longmont and work as a climbing and backcountry ski guide in Rocky Mountain National Park. I am writing to encourage the town of Estes to ask that the Park be opened. While closing the Estes Valley to tourism during the early stages of the pandemic was necessary to contain the virus, the continued closure of the main tourist attraction disproportionately affects the poor and working class, and will cause significant and lasting harm to the community in Estes Park. The closure of public lands and associated commerce has had a significant impact on my profession. Since Rocky Mountain National Park has been closed, my wages have been cut in half. I am lucky as I work in administration as well as guiding in the field, so I still have work to do. Many of our guides do not have any work at all. Thanks to the Paycheck Protection Program, we have been able to make up some of the lost wages of our guides, but that money will run out within a month. If the Park is not opened by then, it is likely that we will all be furloughed. If the Park doesn't open at all this summer, it is likely that the program I have worked to build for years will be shuttered. While my problems are financial, others are dealing with life and death. My partner works with COVID patient as a nurse at the hospital here in Longmont, so I understand this disease is a real issue that's having significant impacts on people's health. The pandemic has brought its fair share of fear, but it is important to take in the wide view. It is easy to see how the pandemic directly affects at-risk populations, but we can't forget about the people who rely on the summer tourism season for their livelihood. If the Park remains closed for the summer, there may be fewer COVID cases in the Estes Valley, but come next year the loss of workers and businesses will dramatically change the makeup of the town. We can't shutter the Park and hide in our homes the same way we can't open the doors and let everyone in.The Estes Park Valley needs to be opened gradually in a way that preserves public health. I applaud the council's decision to require mask-wearing inside businesses and in crowded outdoor areas. These are the types of innovative decisions 190 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment that will keep at-risk populations safe while allowing the type of economic activity that puts food on the tables of the working class. I appreciate you taking the time to hear my concerns. Opening Rocky Mountain National Park is pivotal to the health of our community. However we move forward, it must be guided by science and an abundance of caution, rather than fear and the privilege of those who do not rely on commerce in this valley for their income. Paul Rachele Advocate to Open Rocky Mountain National Park Blackhawk Estes Park <blackhawkestespark@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:57 PM On March 20 the Mayor of Estes Park authored a letter to the Secretary of the Interior requesting the immediate closure of Rocky Mountain National Park. It is time for Estes Park to support their businesses and advocate for the reopening of the National Park now! The Park is our largest draw and we continue to actively discourage visitors to our town and businesses. My small lodging property has lost many summer reservations already because of the uncertainty about when the Park will reopen. I can appreciate a guest cancelling a reservation and making the decision to not travel for their own safety reasons. What is very frustrating as a business owner is a guest cancelling because of restrictions the Town of Estes Park has either implemented or advocated for. Tell the Department of the Interior we are ready and prepared for Rocky Mountain National Park to open. Regards, Steve Grundmeier 191 InstanceStart dateNameComments_for_the_Board_of_Trustees_File_UploadPublic Comment for Rocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.5/11/2020 4:17:00 PM Jan TheriotAs an owner of multiple businesses downtown I would like my voice heard. The business community and the people we employ need to be supported. I am all for being safe and taking the necessary precautions. We have Plexiglas on our checkout stands, gloves and masks for employee and visitors. We need to allow the Dept. to open Rocky Mountain National Park. We can all stay safe while opening back up and supporting our economy, our businesses, our employees and our town.We had multiple visitors this past weekend that were so happy to be here and we told each and everyone that we were so glad they came!Public Comment for Rocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.5/11/2020 4:11:05 PM Diane MunoDear Mayor and Town Trustees,We appreciate all you are doing to re‐open business safely and responsibly in Estes Park. RMNP is a major factor to ensure visitation and the sales tax dollars it provides. Re opening the park will allow businesses (which includes our hospital) to generate enough income in the 2020 season to remain viable.As a business owner, I am complying with all current state, county and local recommendations and ordinances. These allow for low risk visitation while providing protection for all. We hope to see Estes Park offer a welcoming spirit while maintaining these guidelines to allow both residents and visitors the confidence to enjoy our town and the park.Sincerely,Diane MunoThe White OrchidThe Spruce HouseThe Christmas ShoppePublic Comment for Rocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.5/11/2020 4:08:30 PM Kassondra KoschHello, My husband and I own 2 businesses downtown Estes Park. We have appreciated being able to reopen our stores and bring our employees back to work. We have 4 year round employees and just hired 2 seasonal employees to start this week. Though we appreciate every dollar we have been able make this past week, we know our business will continue to suffer greatly until RMNP reopens. We ask that you be our voice for helping to reopen the park ASAP. We have seen people follow the rules and guidelines in our stores and believe they will do the same in the park. We also feel greatly for the businesses in our neighboring community of Grand Lake ‐ we are not the only community that relies on visitors to RMNP. Many national parks around the country and state have begun to reopen and we feel that RMNP needs to too. Thank you for your time.Kassondra & Jesse KoschPublic Comment for Rocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.5/11/2020 3:55:24 PM Carolyn McEndafferDear Board of Trustees,As a small business owner here in Estes Park I am asking the Board to support businesses to open, allow visitors to come and Rocky Mountain National Park to open to the fullest extent allowed by state health guidelines. I believe this can be done in a safe and gradual method. Our businesses, employees and their families depend on visitors for our livelihood. Without visitors many businesses will not be able to stay open or reopen their doors. We all share the concern for the health of everyone in Estes Park, but the State health experts are experts. We can depend on their recommendations to keep the residents and visitors of Estes Park safe. Thank you for your consideration.Public Comment for Rocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.5/11/2020 3:41:00 PM Georgia Le BonI support the reopening of Rocky Mountain National Park as soon as the Interior Department deems it is appropriate. We should not differ from the State, or Federal recommendations for letting people get outdoors where it is proven that sunlight is healthier for people than staying indoors during the Covid‐19 issue. Let our park open and let's get back to some sort of normal!UPDATED 05-11-2020192 Public Comment for Rocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.5/11/2020 12:54:44 PM Linda NewmanThese mitigation suggestions for the Park should be adopted if it must re‐open in 2020 (would be far better if it didn't re‐open until 2021). 1‐ Wait at least for the re‐opening of Trail Ridge Road. 2 ‐ Keep Bear Lake Road closed, Fall River & all non‐paved roads closed, & all hiking trails closed. Especially the popular hiking trails around Bear Lake where any concept of social distancing is impossible. 3‐ For people getting out of cars, only open the overlooks accessible from Trail Ridge Road & have rangers & volunteers on hand (wearing PPE or at least gloves & masks) ready to enforce social distancing. 4 ‐ Close the East US 34 entrance; only open the East US 36 entrance & West 34 entrance, & 5 ‐ Use a quota system for those who are sightseeing, & a dashboard decal for those who indicate they are driving through between Estes & Grand Lake. 6‐ Keep all visitors centers closed and open very few restrooms. Thank you for your consideration of these measures.Public Comment for Rocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.5/11/2020 10:25:24 AM Andrea VelascoWe are living in a state of emergency, but we aren’t under martial law yet, and a national park is still a space that citizens have a right to use while assuming a mild level of personal risk, just like during the best of times. Park officials have a responsibility to mitigate the spread of COVID‐19, but citizens bear some responsibility to keep themselves safe, too — just like, in normal times, the park has an ostensible obligation to keep the flowers watered, but you’re responsible for watching out for bees that might sting you if you walk near those flowers. We certainly need to limit access to segments of our park right now, but we owe it to our citizens not to simply take the path of least resistance and close parks altogether. Especially not when, with unemployment at historic highs, we have an enormous available workforce who would be willing and able to make these modifications. Grocery stores remained open by keeping entrances to a minimum,posting signs, reiterating 6ft apart.Public Comment for Rocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.5/11/2020 8:19:22 AM Elizabeth QuinnWould you consider opening RMNP to bicycle traffic only (similar to when you allow bikes on trail ridge road prior to opening the park to motorized traffic)?Public Comment for Rocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.5/10/2020 6:53:17 PM Charlotte HardyHello,As someone that appreciates both health and nature I understand that this is a very hard choice to make. Given the fact that Estes relies on sharing the beauty of its landscape and the income supplied, I am in favor of the park reopening. This would come with some stipulations, resorts must maintain a stringent hygiene process and limit the use of common areas within in the same way as stipulated by the CDC. Fresh air and beauty is healing for the body and mind and RMNP provides an abundance of both and I hope the parks are approved to reopen.Sincerely,Charlotte HardyPublic Comment for Rocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.5/10/2020 1:00:06 PM Erin MoeHello,My roommate and I are frequent visitors to RMNP and visit nearly every weekend. Understandably, the concerns over COVID‐19 are more than justified, and the protection of the park's amazing employees and volunteers is paramount. Do you think it might be possible to soft open the park to pass holders only that can use the automated pass lane, keep all bathrooms, shops, and centers closed for now but still allow us frequent visitors the ability to enjoy RMNP?Not to mention, it would be great to experience RMNP without having to get up at 3 am in order to get a parking space at Bear Lake or Glacier Gorge. Thanks for all your hard work!Erin193 Public Comment for Rocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.5/10/2020 7:25:00 AM Stephen ClarkDear Board of Trustees,Please support reopening the national park and all local businesses for this summer.The adverse impact on people in the Larimer community can clearly be avoided by allowing the community to serve and support tourists the the Estes Park area.Many people and families will be weighing the risks and benefits of planning their vacation time with family and friends. The community and park can support and advocate safety and the national park can as well just these dear people do today for so many other hazards of being in the great outdoors.With so many wonderful places to stay in the area surrounding the park, please consider ways to safely accommodate park staff during your tourist season.I believe many people with special medical needs have already canceled travel plans and the tourist visits to the park and Estes will be lower than usual.Thank you for providing a forum for the community to share their views with the board.Public Comment for Rocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.5/10/2020 5:19:24 AM Maya HashemDear Board, RMNP and the city of Estes Park will be devastated if the shut down carries on throughout the summer.I have been of the opinion that staying shut down would probably be our best option but in thinking about what it might do to lose all visitors and in turn all living wages throughout the summer, I know it would be just as catastrophic to the lives of many Americans due to the devastating loss of wages. The people of this community will simply not be able to handle it. I suggest at least considering a partial reopening with all of the necessary precautions in place in order to avoid the dangers of either extreme happening. Thank you for your time, Maya HashemPublic Comment for Rocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.5/9/2020 10:07:31 AM Margaret LammersWe love the park, and we look forward to spending time there with our families and friends soon! Perhaps if only select trails were open, the public could still have access to the park while still maintaining social distancing guidelines. The fresh mountain air and beauty of nature is what we all need to refresh and restore our bodies and minds! Thanks for your consideration!Public Comment for Rocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.5/9/2020 9:05:55 AM JuliaHello, Thanking for taking the time to review my comment. I am writing to support the reopening of the national park. I am a frontline healthcare provider and am in desperate need of an escape. Your park has provided sanctuary and relief in some of my most difficult times in my life. I believe that most individuals will adhere to the social distancing. We want to do the right thing and return to life as the “new normal.Thank you for the consideration!Julia BuchlerPublic Comment for Rocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.5/9/2020 8:55:16 AM Doug BoswellWe are life‐long RMNP visitors and truly desire to see the park re‐open. We will be in town June 5‐22 and would sincerely like to visit OUR national park.Public Comment for5/9/2020 7:03:08 AM Mark StelterPlease open the Rocky Mountain National Park!194 Public Comment for Rocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.5/8/2020 9:26:40 PM Mary HunterI am a health care professional living close to RMNP. I have already communicated with the town regarding wearing of masks. Here's the thing. People from all over will be wanting to visit RMNP. We don't know where they are from or where they have been. First, limit the number of people who can come into RMNPSecond, everyone must wear a mask no matter what. Third...everyone must have hand sanitizer available and use often.Fourth...social distancing. That's hard but one way circular hikes would be the safest. Fifth...support your immune system with Vitamin C as ascorbate, Vitamin D3, ZincI care about all of you in Estes Park. Allenspark is less a problem but we love you there in EP our friends.Please protect the town...the RMNP. We can keep this virus from infecting our communities.Love you all. Be safe!Public Comment for Rocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.5/8/2020 6:21:09 PM Michelle HurniRocky Mountain National Park needs to be open. No need to charge and close the restrooms if needed. Outdoors, in the fresh air, is the healthiest place to be. Social distancing is not a problem if you educate people (with signs, kind of like the "Closed" sign that has been up for 2 months). To keep it closed is just showing we don't care about people, that we think we are an "island" and that our visitors are somehow "dirty" and going to infect us.Visitors to our town feel extremely unwelcome right now and it's time for that to change.More people than ever are using the Forest Service areas, so what is the difference? Elitism...Public Comment for Rocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.5/8/2020 5:28:08 PM Jill ClarkI am encouraging the mayor and others involved in the decision of whether to open up Estes Park to open it. I know it poses a risk in the health of people who live in Estes Park, but not opening ensures many businesses going out of business. If people do not want to open their stores or hotel/motels, the choice is theirs, but to mandate closing and ensuring these small businesses to go bankrupt is not fair. I would encourage you to find a way to open the park and the town.195 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Solitude Cabins is ready to open Steve - Solitude Cabins <steve@solitudecabins.com> May 11, 2020, 4:03 PM (16 hours ago) To whom it may concern, We are ready at Solitude Cabins to welcome our guests in accordance with the Larimer County Health standards that are in place. More importantly, our guests are reaching out wanting to come visit and stay in Estes Park. Our guests are ready to social distance in the great outdoors and RMNP!! We need to get Estes Park and RMNP back up and operating under the Larimer County Health guidelines. Telling guests to stay away from Estes Park and RMNP is sending a message that will be difficult to overcome for sometime. Regards, Solitude Cabins Staff Openong RMNP bvdw1960@aol.com Mon, May 11, 4:04 PM (16 hours ago) We want to enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park including the Estes Park City. It is not fair to close it to all but residents of that county and town. Beverly Van De Weghe Joe Stongle Thornton, Co 80241 RMNP Open for Summer 2020 JAY MCMAHON <scottmcmahon1@msn.com> Mon, May 11, 4:11 PM (16 hours ago) Good afternoon, Please consider my request to open RMNP for the Summer 2020 season. I feel that most visitors are fully aware of the social expectations and would gladly comply with any directives from Ranger staff. Many out of state visitors are counting on visiting the park as well as shopping in town. My family are longtime supporters of the Estes community and look forward to many years of spending summers there! Thank you so much, Scott McMahon Spring Texas Rocky Mountain National Park Closure Nate Fetig <nate@alpinelandscaping.com> Mon, May 11, 4:13 PM (16 hours ago) To whom it may concern, I am writing this letter today as a concerned business owner in Larimer County. It has come to my attention that there currently is a movement by some in the Estes Park community to try and keep Rocky Mountain National Park closed for the entirety of the summer. While I can certainly empathize with the desire to keep the community isolated and safe from the health concerns, I also would point out that the financial health of the community would suffer greatly which would create undue burden UPDATED 05-12-2020 Reveived by 10am 196 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment upon the entire community. The Town of Estes Park has developed quite the reputation world-wide as a great outdoors town. These recreational activities that have made the Town so popular not only support a large population of the town financially but also provide countless mental health benefits for the community. For the sake of the community, I am asking that the Board of Trustees consider following suit with National Parks across the country as well as Colorado State Parks and open Rocky Mountain National Park by Memorial Day so that the community can enjoy our national treasure! Closing the park was the prudent action at the time it was taken, however, it is now time to take a balanced course of action to prevent further economic turmoil to the community. Sincerely, Nate Fetig Alpine Gardens Please open the park Austin Nelson <1stepatatime@asreps.com> Mon, May 11, 4:14 PM (16 hours ago) I believe that we should open the national park in order to save the small businesses that keep people coming to estes every year . With out the tourism industry many people in Estes will loose jobs. Austin Nelson In regards to opening RMNP Erik Stensland <erik@imagesofrmnp.com> Mon, May 11, 4:18 PM (16 hours ago) Dear town trustees, I'm writing to you as a business owner in regards to the opening of Rocky Mountain National Park. I certainly understand the great pressure that business owners are under and the strong desire to return things to normal. My business, Images of RMNP, is entirely dependent upon the national park and its visitors. However, the worst thing we could do is to become a history lesson for future generations. If in our desperation to return to normal we could create a situation where this virus rapidly spreads both through our Town and far beyond. The damage could be very significant and the name of Estes Park could become linked with something we don't want associated with our beautiful community. My recommendation is that the town, together with RMNP, pursue a slow and gradually increasing openness that is carefully monitored and controlled. We need the town and Park leadership to have their hand on the flow of traffic with wisdom to know when to increase and when to decrease that flow, based upon the increase or decrease of virus cases in the area. We must base our decisions on the wisest and safest course of action and not on the loudest voices. We need decisions based on what is happening with this disease. I would love to see greater involvement in these types of decisions by health professionals with expertise in infectious diseases. This is a very unique time in history and we need to make decisions that we've never had to make before. I therefore encourage you to act with care and wisdom in regards to how much traffic we can safely have in Estes Park this summer. Thank you for all that you've done so far to help ensure the protection of the residents and visitors as well as balancing the needs of our many families that rely on tourism. You stand in a very challenging place and we appreciate the difficulty of the decisions you have to make. Thank you for taking the time to move wisely, aware of the unique historical situation that we find ourselves in. Erik Stensland Images of Rocky Mountain National Park 197 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment RMNP Rae Ann Krell <raeannkrell@gmail.com> May 11, 2020, 4:18 PM (16 hours ago) Good afternoon, I would like to let you know that I am against opening the park. After seeing photos of the protesters downtown I realised that some of them were not wearing masks as ordered, and most of them were standing closer then 6’. We cannot put our trust in other people to keep us healthy and alive. I live and work in Estes Park and I love to hike in the park But not to the point of dying from a virus that is preventable. From most of what I have read and sourced I think there will be a second wave and I will not put myself and my family (just found out my daughter-in- is pregnant) at risk. It is selfish and self centred to consider doing this. Please don’t be bullied into opening the park, with all the guests I’m already seeing in town, I believe we have already went to far to soon. Thank you fo giving me the opportunity to express my views. Sent from my iPhone Open RMNP John Witmer <john@birdandjim.com> Mon, May 11, 4:22 PM (16 hours ago) Hello, Im a business owner in town and I think its time to open the park (assuming of course that a decision to open is made today it would take 2 to 4 weeks to execute). We as businesses will need to continue due diligence of social distancing regulations of course to those visiting, while also offering guests of Estes a choice instead of a mandate. I have been very cautious on reopening and interacting with the public to this point, but now is the time. Thank you John Witmer RMNP Opening Sarah Janin <jamincolorado.00@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 4:31 PM (16 hours ago) Good Evening, My name is Sarah Janin and I live in Boulder as a guide for Colorado Mountain School. I teach avalanche education in the winters, mostly in Estes Park using RMNP as our venue. During the summer months I guide rock climbing in Lumpy, and I have a large goal to guide alpine this summer as well. My 2 American Mountain Guide Association courses were canceled though this year due to Covid, which was to partake in RMNP, allowing me the certification and training to guide more alpine objectives in the park. This summer was extremely important for me to not only achieve my goals to put onto my resume for my AMGA courses, but to be able to guide my requesting clients this year who have been training for some larger goals in the park. This is truly my livelihood as a mountain guide and if the park shuts down I have a very bad feeling the Colorado Mountain School with possibly go under as a business since we use this park all summer for most of our guided trips with most all of our staff as guides. Not only does CMS require and need this park to be open to resume business, but so do many of the mountaineering companies in Estes. We have already been through the stresses of not having work 198 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment for the past 2 months and I fear that many of us guides will not be able to hang onto our passions of being a mountain guide and have to look for part time work elsewhere. I am concerned about with opening the park that Estes will get more busy with the infiltration of people coming through town to get into the park, but I have already seen this town full of tourism during this stay at home order. So I do not fully agree that keeping the park closed will fully eliminate the amount of tourists coming into town. I have been able to enjoy my time hiking and rock climbing following the guidelines that the Access Fund has created, the American Alpine Club created, and the Boulder Climbing Community has written up to keep climbing mitigated from getting Covid in Eldorado Springs these past two weeks. Some of the points they make that I feel has worked well is parking one spot away from the next car- leaving 6 feet of distance, wearing masks, having hand sanitizer in my pack, avoiding crowded areas- have plan b and c, bring wag bags for waste as to not contaminate restrooms. The signage at Chautauqua trail heads is really informative of how to hike social distanced and with PPE. These are some easy to follow rules that would help in opening the park and allow us to continue to work during this time in which work is going to be very hard to achieve if the park closes. I want to thank you for your time and consideration of my vote to open RMNP. Thank you, Sarah Janin Wilderness First Responder Instructor AIARE Instructor AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide keep the town and RMNP open Lucy Thies <lucyr0131@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 4:33 PM (16 hours ago) I understand that Estes Park is considering closing until next year along with the park. This is not good for the city or visitors. By next year if everyone keeps that mentality our country will be bankrupt and in a very bad depression. Please reconsider as we need our small businesses. Lucy Thies Longmont Digital Printing RMNP Closure Chase Nelson <chasenelson.guide@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 4:34 PM (16 hours ago) Hello, I’m reaching out to you now as it has come to my attention that the Town of Estes is considering whether or not to request continued closure of Rocky Mountain National Park given the current pandemic to extend throughout the summer of 2020. I would like to encourage the Estes Park to allow for the opening of the park if possible and explore other ways to reduce the impact of increased visitation to the area. The COVID-19 pandemic is something that I take very seriously and am quite concerned for the health of those around me, particularly in vulnerable communities such as Estes, but I just can’t help but think there may be other ways to protect the community besides such an extended closure. I work as a climbing guide in the park and a summer long closure would be devastating to my prospects to have any appreciable employment for the summer months. Personally I do not believe that my economic prospects are 199 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment comparable to the health of the citizens of your town, but I just really do hope that prior to a closure there are other avenues considered. All of that being said, I truly don’t envy the decisions that the town is facing at the moment. I sincerely hope the best as Estes Park and other mountain communities navigate this situation, from both a health perspective and economic one. Thanks, Chase Nelson The Mountain Guides of Colorado Open up R.M.N.P. RUSSELL PAUL LAHRMANN <lahrmann@industryinet.com> Mon, May 11, 4:35 PM (16 hours ago) For the good of Estes Park please open R.M.N.P. It's Time. Look at the State of Georgia, it's businesses are open and CO-V-19 cases are decreasing. Russell L. Open RMNP Cheryl Grigsby Mon, May 11, 4:40 PM (16 hours ago) to me I am writing asking the Estes Park Trustees to advocate for opening Rocky Mountain National Park. The closure of the park is resulting in other outdoor trails and parks to be more crowded. Fresh air and sunshine is the healthiest choice for citizens and guests, and viruses are not easily caught outdoors. The science on wearing masks outdoors is very conflicted and breathing your own CO2 is not healthy. Please open Rocky Mountain National Park. Cheryl Grigsby Marilyn Powell <mpow1954@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 4:40 PM (16 hours ago) I feel it's imperative for RMNP to open. I am a senior resident who is more than willing to stay home should I need to. The businesses in town have already taken a hit they cannot sustain a slow summer season. No one asked me if I wanted this nation to shut down or this town because I might possibly get sick I would have said NO!!! I have been here 28 years or more and know so many of the people that own these businesses plus us locals want our park back. Thankyou Marilyn Fleisch Park reopening Beth <bethvondran@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 4:43 PM (16 hours ago) To Whom It May Concern: I realize and respect that you are reviewing the reopening of RMNP. I am requesting that you reopen the park soon. Having traveled to Estes many summers and some falls over the past 15 years, I am well aware of the fact your town and business owners rely on visitors. The continued closure of the park will have a long term detrimental affect on your community. 200 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Please reopen the park soon for the upcoming season. Thank you for your time. Respectfully, Beth Vondran Please let RMNP open Phil Rush <prush50158@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 4:46 PM (16 hours ago) Please let Rocky Mountain National Park open this summer. The town needs the business that the park brings in. I love the area and make regular trips to the park each time I visit. Please let the park open and let Estes Park thrive. Phil Rush Open Up R.M.N.P. RUSSELL PAUL LAHRMANN <lahrmann@industryinet.com> Mon, May 11, 4:46 PM (16 hours ago) For businesses to survive in Estes Park, R.M.N.P. needs to open NOW. Also, everything else in Estes Park needs to open fully, so tourists can come. Do away with the masks, as this is also going to keep people away. This is all about ruining the economy to try to win an election, which is very sad. Lisa L. Reopen Renee Dezember <reneedezember@charter.net> Mon, May 11, 4:48 PM (16 hours ago) For the sake of people’s welfare and businesses...reopen Estes Park soon. Thank you, Reneé Park and town opening Ethan Brown <etbrow5293@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 4:50 PM (16 hours ago) Hello, I am very interested in the safety of the community of Estes Park as well as the success of the Estes Park economy. Please open the park and allow business to return to normal function as soon as possible. Many towns along the front range have opened and have already gone back to somewhat of a normal flow. Thank you, Ethan Brown HELP! Jim Huebner <jimh@huebnermarketing.com> Mon, May 11, 4:55 PM (16 hours ago) 201 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Good afternoon, Estes Park has been part of my family - as a place to retreat, rest and live - for nearly 90 years. A little over two years ago, our family purchased a rental home in Estes Park with the dreams and aspirations that it would serve as part our retirement program once the large mortgage was paid off. My wife, daughter and son-in-law work hard—as do the many contractors we hire to maintain the property—to keep it filled, keep visitors happy, and help them enjoy all that the area has to offer. So far this year, our family has lost nearly $100,000 (which is the majority of income it produces annually) due to cancellations because visitors were told they couldn’t come to Estes Park…that Rocky Mountain National Park was closed….and that all amenities were closed. If this continues, we will most likely lose our home this year. We are pleading with anyone who has influence to please show mercy on ALL of the people like my family members who are working hard to make a living and working to have something to show for their retirement…by opening up some of the best social distancing options on the planet - our National Parks, and specifically, the private homes for rent in Estes Park, Colorado. Thank you for your consideration, Jim Huebner Fort Collins, Colorado www.KoenigLodge.com P.S. We were not eligible for the PPP program because we don’t have anyone on payroll. All those we pay are 1099 contractors, and the rest goes to our mortgage, taxes, interest, principle, HOA fees, code compliance, etc. Also - here are three helpful pieces to consider as you make decisions for the welfare of the citizenry… https://www.aier.org/article/woodstock-occurred-in-the-middle-of-a-pandemic/ https://medium.com/@ra.hobday/coronavirus-and-the-sun-a-lesson-from-the-1918-influenza- pandemic-509151dc8065 https://www.thesoulofenterprise.com/tsoe/beware-the-precautionary-principle RMNP Ellen Romig Mon, May 11, 4:55 PM (16 hours ago) Dear Sir, I am writing to request and strongly recommend the re-opening of the Rocky Mountain National Park. It is the foundation of our culture and economy; it is our way of life; in a manner of speaking, it is our life blood. Our citizens and businesses—resorts, restaurants, lodging facilities, shops, and service employees—need RMNP to be open to the public. In other words, without the attraction of Rocky, Estes Park would be a shadow of itself. Without the call of God’s beautiful creation, the tourist industry of Estes Park would fade away. Please do not let fear of a few selfish folk, damage the rest of the community. Paychecks put food on the table. Paychecks make house payments. The RMNP promotes recreation, quality of life, exercise, and peace of mind in a tranquil and inviting atmosphere. It is a natural atmosphere that Enos Mills saw as an environment to be loved and enjoyed. Let’s get this beautiful mountain environment reopened. Respectfully, Paul and Ellen Romig 202 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Please open Rocky Mt National Park before Memorial Day s martin <martinconsulting24@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 4:56 PM (16 hours ago) Hi- I am writing in to ask that you open RMNP and do not keep it closed. Estes Park is a place we take so many of our friends and family from out of town while they are visiting. We all love going into the park and they making a whole day of it in town. We spend our hard earned dollars in this community and it would be a shame and just not right to keep the park closed. I am from a small town in Colorado (Eaton) and understand how important local businesses are! Please allow tourists to come visit God’s country and see the beauty that he has created! Thank you Sara Martin RMNP Closure Heidi Wirtz <heidiwirtz@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 4:58 PM (16 hours ago) To whom it may concern I am a climbing guide and professional climber. I would like to address the topic of keeping RMNP closed for the summer. I feel that if this happens it will be a drastic reduction in revenue for the town of Estes Park as tourism is the livelihood for the most part. This will also impact guides wages who make their living guiding up in RMNP. I feel with safe practices and potentially a limit on numbers that the risk to the community could be reduced drastically. Please consider working with the park to reopen for the summer of 2020 and also work to implement precautionary measures as I stated. Thank you, Heidi Heidi Wirtz Cell: 303-908-7795 Owner: Earth Play Retreats It's time to reopen Estes Park and RMNP. Rick Grigsby Mon, May 11, 5:00 PM (16 hours ago) Dear Mayor, Trustees, RMNP Superintendent Darla Sidles and Larimer County Health Director Tom Gonzales. I am 67 and a full time resident of Estes Park for over 20 years. I am fully invested in our community's success and well being. We are well prepared to take the fight to Covid-19 safely and to move toward normalcy. It’s time to reopen Estes Park and RMNP. Respectfully, Rick Grigsby Reopening Estes Park for business Matt Boston <matt@murphysriverlodge.com> Mon, May 11, 5:04 PM (16 hours ago) 203 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment To whom it may concern, As other cities in Colorado reopen to the fullest extent, I am writing to ask that the town move forward with opening the town and also represent the citizens and businesses of Estes Park in the matter of also pushing to reopen RMNP. Businesses, individuals, and families are all struggling to stay alive during this pandemic. As we wait for word as to when we can reopen, we watch other stores and cities consisting of larger volumes of people reopen or continue to operate. While tourism does generate a larger number of people think of all the big box store, Walmart, home depot, lowes, hardware stores, grocery stores, etc that see large volumes of people through their doors everyday with no major side effects. We are a town built on tourism and the longer we wait the greater the damage, we need to reopen before the damage is too great to recover from. We will see a lot of the store we like to frequent slowely disappear, restuarants we like to take visiting friends and family to will also start to fade away. Our business community is ready to welcome visitors to Estes Park and reopen to the fullest extent allowed by state health guidelines. We have put extra safety and cleaning measures in place and are waiting, but time is running out. We need to give the people in our community their jobs back before we no longer have a community for people to visit. Most families or individuals live pay check to pay check. It is time to reopen there are enough resources in place at this point (pick up and delivery services) to provide people who are at risk or scared of going out. We are ready! Respectfully, Matt Boston Manager Murphy’s River Lodge Please welcome back visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park and to Estes Park; we cannot pay our bills or hire back our employees Karen Monge <winterworksinc@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 5:08 PM (16 hours ago) We need to open Rocky Mountain National Park and welcome visitors back to Estes Park. This will save our business, our employees, and our town from their financial struggles. I am a business owner (family owned and operated since 1979) of two "non-essential" retail businesses in downtown Estes Park. One retail shop is 3,600 square feet, the other is over 5,000 square feet. We have plenty of room for customers to stay a safe 6' away from each other, and have installed plexiglass for our cashiers (along with all the recommended cleaning procedures). We need customers!!! We are running at 6-19% of last year's sales. It is slower than January:( Our team is missing 5 laid off employees that are waiting to have their jobs back due to lack of business. My company pays rent on 3 warehouses, 2 offices, 2 retail shops, utilities for these leased buildings, inventory that isn't selling, and insurance bills. Thanks to the PPP we are paying our limited staff, and could be paying all of our laid off employees to come back to work but there is a severe lack of business and nothing to do. Once the PPP time limit (8 weeks) is over, we will need to shoulder the full payroll ourselves but don't have the income to do that with the current level of business. We have learned social distancing, hand-washing, wearing masks, and the new normal of being virus-safe. Now let us use the tools we have learned and get back to living. Our beautiful community is made up of individuals from all walks of life that are being heard; now is the time to please listen to us "working folks" that need to pay our bills and support our families in a safe business environment. Please hear us. 204 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Sincerely, Karen Monge President Winterworks Incorporated A family owned business since 1979 RMNP still closed Kip Carroll <kcridesh20@yahoo.com> Mon, May 11, 5:10 PM (16 hours ago) Town Clerk, I'm writing today as a traveler and RMNP visitor. We need RMNP to open. Businesses there will close their doors soon, and forever, if it is allowed 5o stay closed any further. We have been coming to E.P. since I was a little kid. I'm now 59. Back then we stayed at the hobby horse motel mostly. Nowadays we stay at different one off cabins if not in our RV. We have favorite cabins , but they are not always available, as they are booked way ahead. They count on RMNP being open. If they can't count on that, that business will die. The owners will sell or move away or both. We have friends that own ThisMountainLife Cabins. They need the park to open, badly. This is ridiculous. I am in the high risk category and need to get out in the sun. I do that at RMNP. I can do that safely there. I can socially distance there easier and safer than just about anywhere. Please see to it that RMNP OPENS VERY SOON. Do ALL you can, PLEASE. Thank you, Kip Carroll RMNP JEFFREY KIENZLE <jjkienzle@comcast.net> Mon, May 11, 5:12 PM (16 hours ago) I don't live in Estes Park but have been going to the town and RMNP for 25+ years. I am hearing that there is talk of trying to keep RMNP closed for the whole year. I find this very hard to believe. Not only do I not see a benefit to the current virus crisis but what would that do to the town and the businesses? Over the years I have become very good friend with several business owners and can't believe the town would want to shut them down for the year. Being outside is supposed to be good for us and social distancing in the backcountry is hardly a concern. I've gone hours, on many occasions, and not seen anyone else on the trails. I urge the town to do everything it can to get the park open in a reasonable amount of time. I plan to be there in early September and hope that I don't have to change my plans. Thank you, Jeff Kienzle Oro Valley, AZ Open RMNP Matt Benson <wyomb13@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 5:14 PM (16 hours ago) 205 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Greetings from Wyo. I beg you to open the park. Even if we can't go. Many friends live in Estes and need it. For their families. In Wyoming the outdoors have been our social distancing. Make rules but please open the park. Thank you! opening RMNP LeeAnn Wehr <angelhelp4u@msn.com> Mon, May 11, 5:14 PM (16 hours ago) To whom it may concern: As former business owners and current property owners in Estes Park, we would like to support the re-opening of RMNP. We feel that it is essential to the survival of the business community of Estes Park. Please consider making this happen. thanks Jim and LeeAnn Wehr RMNP Cherie Gardner <chach_e@hotmail.com> Mon, May 11, 5:18 PM (16 hours ago) I totally support to keep RMSP open this season! We have got to keep the good things in this country strong! Beverly Pearson <bpearson730@yahoo.com> Mon, May 11, 5:22 PM (16 hours ago) to me I request that RMSP stay open this season. Please and Thankyou RMNP open Kathleen Costello <kathleentcostello@me.com> Mon, May 11, 5:29 PM (15 hours ago) Dear Town Clerk, My family and I are planning to move back to Estes Park this summer. We are looking at purchasing land to build a home and open a business, however, we need to know that Estes Park is still a viable community to live and work and that the town and RMNP will reopen immediately in order to facility this move. We have recently heard news of devastating and frightening measures being implemented by the government in Estes Park which are causing numerous families to lose their homes and businesses. This news is circulating all over Colorado. Please consider reopening the RMNP and all the restaurants and businesses in town so that all the families and businesses can once again thrive in Estes Park. Thank you for your time and consideration, Kathleen Costello Please open RMNP Jim Cartwright <jim.cartwright@lakeshirts.com> Mon, May 11, 5:30 PM (16 hours ago) 206 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Dear Town Clerk and Council, As a long time Colorado resident, I wanted to write to let you know that I hope you will open Rocky Mountain National Park soon. So many of our favorite memories have to do with visiting the Park and seeing the beautiful views and wildlife. Spending time in the park is always so special, but also our visits to Estes Park and the many restaurants, shops, and sites, are a large part of our day anytime we visit. I realize in this unprecedented time in our state’s history, you have many issues to consider, but I truly feel that not allowing residents and visitors to be able to visit RMNP we would see a downturn in this summer’s visits to nearby Estes Park, harming the local business and ambience of the area. We would have families find other areas to visit, which would lead to new family traditions, and thereby skipping RMNP in the future in order to visit the new sites they find this summer. So many people and businesses are counting on you to help to bring some normalcy, with new safety restrictions, that I wanted to add my voice to urge you to help us all continue to build on our summer memories, this summer most of all. Thank you for your consideration. Jim Cartwright Parker, CO Jim Cartwright Sales Manager – Resort Advocating for the Re-Opening of RMNP JMP Holdings LLC Mon, May 11, 5:31 PM (16 hours ago) To the Members of the Board of Trustees of Estes Park; I am writing to you to advocate for the re-opening of Rocky Mountain National Park. I am a business and home owner in Estes Park and I believe that without the park being opened, many businesses (including my own) may not survive through the end of the year. I have been completely supportive of the original Stay-At-Home orders and for everyone's safety closed my store without question. However, as we learn more about this virus, I believe we can social distance safely and that the awesomeness of Rocky Mountain National Park needs to be open for all to enjoy the outdoors. For those that have underlying health conditions or safety concerns, I recommend that they continue to shelter at home and I am happy to offer home delivery/curb side pick-up from my store and I have a few associates that would even do errands/ grocery shopping for folks! We want to be safe, but allow our business a chance to survive. Thank you for your consideration, Mary Smithson, CEO JMP Holdings LLC dba Mary Jane's Rocky Mountain National Park Don Hiskey <Don@hiskeyco.com> Mon, May 11, 5:33 PM (15 hours ago) I’m writing to support the opening of Rocky Mountain National Park as soon as possible. I don’t know how much clout the town of Estes Park has with the Park Service, but I do hope you share support with many of us in the region for the opening of this very important resource for all of us. Thank you very much. 207 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Don Don Hiskey, President Hiskey and Company United Giftware Sales Group Please Open Rocky Mountain National Park Shane Corrigan <shane@wilcor.net> Mon, May 11, 5:34 PM (15 hours ago) Hello, Id like to voice my concerns of the park remaining closed for too much longer as this is effecting so many businesses and my customers in and around Estes Park have told me personally how devastating it is to there business and livelihood if no visitors come to town. It is possible to open the park safely if proper instruction and guidance is given to those entering the park on how to social distance, wearing a mask, passing trail heads if more the X of cars are parked there etc. Please and thank you for helping to reopen the park in time for the summer season. Shane Corrigan RMNP closure. Bernardo Beteta <betetabernardo@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 5:34 PM (15 hours ago) Hello, My name is Bernardo Beteta and I am a guide with the Colorado Mountain School. I understand that the Town of Estes Park Board is taking into consideration to possibly have RMNP stay closed for the duration of this Summer 2020. As a guide, I ask for consideration for the people that rely on the National Parks and other open areas for their livelihood and financial stability. I understand the concern of Estes Park's locals with having tourists visit during this pandemic, but I believe that it would be possible to have some tourists with safety and social distancing guidelines visit RMNP and avoid an outbreak in the town. Thank you, Bernardo Beteta Closure of RMNP Michael Young Mon, May 11, 5:34 PM (16 hours ago) Hello! I believe that opening RMNP is advisable not just for the well-being of businesses in Estes Park, but to lift the spirits of our citizens. The opportunity for out-of-towners to have an excursion away from their homes to enjoy the park can do so much to alleviate the frustrations of being confined at home. There is a hypocrisy, I feel, in not opening RMNP under the assumption that people will no longer be able to practice social distancing, when one considers the attendance at supermarkets and box stores. People must, and can, remain responsible for their protection and the respect for others that they have practiced elsewhere. Please vote to open RMNP. Thank you so much for your fine work! -Michael Young 208 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Open Rocky Mountain Park Frank and Judy Ledoux <fjledoux@aol.com> Mon, May 11, 5:34 PM (16 hours ago) To whom it may concern: We are 30 year plus residents, and we are very interested in the welfare of our community. We are IN FAVOR of OPENING ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK soon. We feel it definitely draws people who love Estes and the outdoors and beauty of the area. It definitely is the main impact for visitors to our community. With the town opening in reasonable health conscious actions, it seem that opening the National Park is needed. It encouraged people to get outdoors. Best regards, Fabricio Frank Ledoux Judith Ledoux RMNP Jeff Hallmark <hallmarkjeff@yahoo.com> Mon, May 11, 5:37 PM (15 hours ago) To whom it may concern, Please reopen Rocky Mountain National Park soon. My family owns at Ram’s Horn Village and we would like to visit in the near future. Without the park being open I do not see us visiting. This is going to be very detrimental to your businesses and town as a whole. Please do the right thing and reopen RMNP soon with the responsible social distancing in place. Thank you for taking time to read this message. Sincerely, Jeff Hallmark Sent from my iPhone RMNP Input Ellen Reinersten Mon, May 11, 5:40 PM (15 hours ago) Town Board Members, As small business owners who make our living from the tourist season here in Estes Park, we'd like to inform you that opening the Rocky Mountain National Park is vital for the security and stability of our town's and residents' well-being. As a lodging establishment, we've taken necessary precautions and implemented new safety guidelines to ensure the health and safety of our guests and ourselves as people come and go. That being said, we, along with most other local businesses, are ready for the busy season! Every week we have been receiving calls concerning summer reservations that are all directly pending on the opening of the National Park. Without knowing a scheduled date of reopening, we continue to be unable in providing these potential customers with the information they need to make proper travel plans. What's more, recent news has indicated other National Parks, such as Zion and The Smoky Mountains, have already reopened, which will draw away a large number of people who may have chosen Rocky Mountain National Park instead, had it been open. The longer our National Park remains closed, the further our busy season opportunities will continue to diminish. This lack of 209 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment reopening knowledge is clearly not just hurting our family business, but also the entire hotel industry of Estes Park, along with the large majority of restaurants and small businesses downtown. As states, counties, and towns begin to reopen, it has been made clear that safety is still the number one concern on people's minds. That being said, reopening is still possible and most definitely needed for Estes Park's business owners' and residents' livelihoods. Opening the National Park can be done with safety still in mind, and along with the necessary implemented health guidelines, this will ensure people peace of mind, while also paving the way for a profitable and favorable tourist season for the entirety of Estes Park. People have already been practicing safe social distancing and are clearly aware of how their actions can affect those around them. We should only expect these safety behaviors to continue with the reopening of the National Park. Reopening Rocky Mountain National Park will allow people to still enjoy the beauty that Colorado beholds and bring their business to a town that is ready and in need of them to do so. Estes is ready. Business owners are ready. As the numerous potential tourist phone calls and emails inquiring as to the reopening of the National Park have proven, visitors are also ready. The summer season is fast approaching and we ask that you would help us all continue to prosper and benefit from a town that has consistently brought thousands upon thousands of people for so many years. Our town has suffered enough, as have countless others across the nation. Waiting will only prolong the economic destruction, and seeing as this decision has now been placed in your hands, we hope that you would act in favor of rebuilding this town to the beauty and liveliness we all know and love. -Family Business Owners of Misty Mountain Lodge Opening RMNP Barb Pickett <barb@servpro10134.com> Mon, May 11, 5:45 PM (15 hours ago) I am pleading with you to open RMNP this summer. Please don’t make Coloradoans lose their lively hood as I am sure they will abide with safe distancing to ensure customers and staff will remain safe! Let’s help our Colorado small businesses survive, and allow those of us who want to support local small businesses and not the big box stores! I sincerely hope you do the right thing to help our locals business owners survive this devastating time!! Sincerely, Barb Pickett-Weber RMNP armlsm@yahoo.com Mon, May 11, 5:46 PM (15 hours ago) It has come to our attention that several senior groups are trying to keep RMNP from opening this summer. My wife and I are both 77 years old, and we are hoping that Rocky will be open for the summer. We visit Estes at least once each year, and often twice a year. We’re from Thicket, Tx and look forward to being able to spend time there this year. Thank you for your time. Arthur McMahon Please allow RMNP to open 210 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Patricia E Aldridge Mon, May 11, 5:48 PM (15 hours ago) Dear Mayor and Trustees, I know you are hearing from the people who have a lot of time to write to keep RMNP closed. I am writing to state that I believe we should request that RMNP reopen. Based upon the cancellations that we are received for our cabins, we will naturally have fewer visitors here anyway. Based upon the number of cars that we watched drive into Estes last weekend, people are coming anyway. LET THEM INTO THE PARK!! I firmly believe that people need to move around a little and the National Parks is the safest place for them to do that. There is room to spread out, it is outside which has less spread of infectious disease typically. No, we don’t know the details of this virus, but we have seen plenty of infectious diseases and when humans are the vector, they generally spread from indoor contact. This community NEEDS VISITORS TO SURVIVE. We can take reasonable precautions in town to limit potential spread while still trying to save what we can of the economy. We have to learn how to function with Coronavirus in the world. It’s not going away. People at risk can easily avoid the downtown corridor. Businesses cannot survive without customers. Rocky Mountain National Park should open. Sincerely, Patricia Aldridge, MD EPH Creativity Cabin Jazzercise Estes Park Heart of Estes Cabins RMNP Melissa Myers <melissamyers1121@yahoo.com> Mon, May 11, 5:53 PM (15 hours ago) Good evening, My name is Melissa Myers and I’m a Colorado native! My entire life I’ve loved coming to Estes Park. Shoot, I even played sports against Estes Park! Now as a wife and mother we love to just go for a drive through RMNP to get away and make a stop in town to support local businesses. I live in a small community myself these days. It’s been absolutely amazing seeing how our community has banned together to keep our Ma and Pa stores in business. I please ask that you not close down Estes Park for the season. If anything just add other stipulations. No out of state visitors etc. This is the livelihood of so many of your family, friends, and neighbors. Please keep that in mind! Sincerely, Melissa Myers Status of RMNP kmcquilting@earthlink.net Mon, May 11, 5:54 PM (15 hours ago) I’m writing to urge you to open RMNP as soon as possible. I’m a business owner, and if the opening of the Park is delayed or doesn’t open to allow tourists to come to Estes, businesses will fail, the town economy will fail, and Estes won’t survive. Regards, 211 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment KaronMcDowell Cottage Bliss Gifts &Fabric, owner Re-Open Rocky Mountain National Park Marc Vondran <MVondran@rudolphfoods.com> Mon, May 11, 5:56 PM (15 hours ago) To Whom It May Concern: I respectfully request that Rocky Mountain National Park be re-opened quickly. This park means the world to me and my family. I have planned for the last 3 months to vacation there in July along with our friends. My family has done so almost yearly for the last 16 years. I believe that the park can be opened in a safe manner, where everyone can benefit from being out in the wilds. The summer won’t be the same without a visit! Respectfully, Marc A. Vondran Credit Manager Rudolph Foods Company RMNP Reopening Billy Zalewski <bzalewski3000@yahoo.com> Mon, May 11, 5:57 PM (15 hours ago) Hello, My name is Will Zalewski. I am from New Jersey, and my father and I have our first big trip planned for the end of June. And guess where it is to? Your town! We are staying in Estes Park and will hopefully be paying for as much as we can to support your town and that we can carry back on the plane back. But for this to happen we need RMNP to be open! We want it to open, so does everyone else! We know you're a small town, and we respect that, we won't be a problem, we have never been there, and have spent a lot of money which we can't get back. Please consider all of this because this has happened to many people, please think about how your businesses will flourish when you reopen when you discuss this tomorrow! RMNP @ Estes Park d.schreiner@bresnan.net Mon, May 11, 5:57 PM (15 hours ago) Please open up RMNP, we spend alot of time every summer in RMNP and Estes Parks. Camping in the Park is total distancing. We are all self contained. Thanks RMNP Mary Ann Colston <maryann@macolston.com> Mon, May 11, 5:59 PM (15 hours ago) This email message is to encourage the re-opening of Rocky Mountain National Park. I bring new visitors with me each year and have already rented a home for a week in August. The stores and residents of Estes Park who rely on the revenues from tourists is critically needed. If you wish to limit the number of customers to stores, restaurants, etc., that would be better than not 212 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment allowing the park to be opened. We usually drive into the park and hike to the areas we want to see. It will be a travesty to not reopen the park. I urge you to allow us to visit and enjoy RMNP this year. Thank you. Opening of RMNP Val Thompson <val@youneedpie.com> Mon, May 11, 5:59 PM (15 hours ago) Hello! I’m writing this letter to voice my support for the opening of RMNP sooner rather than later. I realize that the Town Board has no decision making authority in this matter but certainly the opinion of our elected officials has some influence. The business community is reaching desperation levels. We are, of course, concerned with the health and welfare of the community as a whole. However, I feel we can adequately make concessions to ensure safety for all. Thank you. Val Thompson Rocky Mountain National Park Wood, Sarah <sarah.wood@midlandu.edu> Mon, May 11, 6:01 PM (15 hours ago) Hello, I read an article that I should send an email about the reopening of the National Park. I believe the park should be reopened because it is a place for people to escape their mental space. Going to the Rocky Mountain National Park is so refreshing and freeing. We have been couped up for so long, and we all would love to enjoy the park very soon. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sarah Wood RMNP hop05@embarqmail.com Mon, May 11, 6:02 PM (15 hours ago) To whom it may concern: We are from your neighboring state of Kansas. We have spent numerous vacations in Colorado, and this summer I hope will be no different. I am asking you to open the park and allow people to get out, spend their money and help out your communities that need it so very badly. Fresh mountain air will not hurt anyone. An idea you may throw around would be any hotels housing folks, allow them to buy their pass and enjoy your park. Allow your locals to enter the park. I understand that you don't want a million people there on any given weekend but there has to be a way to accommodate your area and people that want to visit as well. We don't want to be in a crowd and social distance is a must. I think you will find that most people will abide by the rules if you allow it. Call in for food, take it to the hotel or to an open area to have a picnic. You need the revenue, we are here to help. We were asked to email how we felt so here is mine. We wanted to come next week before the holiday, but am waiting to hear if the park will open or not before we change our destination. Thank you for your time to read this. Sincerely, Kent and Sheri Hopkins Garnett KS 213 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Opening RMNP Brian Lenzmeier <brianlenzmeier@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 6:03 PM (15 hours ago) I am writing to encourage you to support re-opening RMNP to visitors in the near future. At the very least, consider an application based entry system to allow for at least some of the wide range of people from across the state of Colorado to have access to this national treasure. Sincerely, Brian Lenzmeier Former Estes Park Resident Storm Lake, Iowa Why Rocky Mountain National Park Should Open ASAP! Emilee Hewitt <nomorecrazypie@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 6:05 PM (15 hours ago) To whom it may concern, I used to live in Estes Park, and truthfully the time I loved there was the best time in my life! Why you ask? Because of the amazing, awe inspiring proximity to RMNP! I grew up in the desert of NV, I don’t think people understand how healing the mountains can be and are!!! Truthfully, if the decision is made to keep RMNP closed for a year, the town of Estes Park will die...your merchants cannot hold on after all of this!!! That would be heartbreaking to me and MILLIONS of other people!!! Please make the right decision! -A Concerned Citizen Open RMNP Sue Daniel <smdaniel@me.com> Mon, May 11, 6:06 PM (15 hours ago) Please consider opening RMNP. You know you can restrict the number of people in the park—you already do it—so please open the park in a safe manner, like a lot of businesses are doing, and encourage people to practice good social distancing. It will give people a place to go, and it will help the businesses in Estes Park who rely on tourism to make their living. Respectfully, Sue Daniel RMNP and Estes Park Cheri Harvell <cheriharvell@yahoo.com> Mon, May 11, 6:07 PM (15 hours ago) to me I am a resident of Oklahoma who is scheduled to visit Estes Park June 6-12. I will cancel my trip if RMNP does not open. My husband and I plan to bring groceries, cook our daily meals, and hike everyday from daylight until dark. We are willing to wear masks if requested. We would love to visit the town of Estes Park, but would refrain from doing so if the locals prefer we stay away. RMNP 214 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment allows for much open air and social distancing. We can wear masks until we reach a hiking distance where there is more distance between visitors. Opening the town back up x Christopher Wood <Chris@woodmountainmanagement.com> Mon, May 11, 6:10 PM (15 hours ago) Board of Trustees, and your honor Mayor Koenig, Thank you for taking the time and consideration from all angles as we as a town and community navigate the ever changing challenge in our forethought. Like many, or most, in this room, Estes Park was first introduced to me as a summer place to work. For many, it was where their family always went on vacation. Estes has always held a long and upstanding tradition of being a family destination for those near and far to escape into the mountains. Perhaps, now more than ever, our long time guests are seeking the sanctuary that they know to escape, rejuvenate and restore. A place that they feel welcome and embraced. Unfortunately, the delicate balance between residents and commerce has been indeed a dance. Many have heard messaging that they are not wanted here, and by some, perhaps that is true. However, I feel our good name, our brand, is being destroyed by those telling our guests not to come. For 18 years I have owned and operated McGregor Mountain Lodge, and coming up on three years this June we have operated Castle Mountain Lodge. Both cabin properties that pride themselves welcoming our guests time and again to this beautiful high country. This year, like none other, we have been challenged with fear and uncertainty in our guest, our country and our world. The travel industry particularly, representing 1/3 of our global economy, turned upside down. With the added challenge of our seasonal destination, our summer months become particularly crucial in creating our needed cash flow for sustainability throughout the entire year. Property valuations and taxes have increased 5 fold since my beginning of ownership, with revenue and rates trying to keep up. Might I remind our residents too that the commercial properties carry that tax burden for them. Although we’ve received funding through the government Payroll Protection Program (PPP) that revenue/loan will be fully utilized by June 15. We have noted unprecedented losses due to cancellations relative to the virus and uncertainty. Losses now equivalent to a quarter million dollars in direct loss, and another projected $250-$350,000 due to folks just not traveling. Banks have been gracious in restructuring loans so as to tag 3 months onto the end, and making interest only payments for another 6 months. We have been fortunate to maintain all our staff, are hopeful for somewhat of a busy summer; but each Pushing back of opening the park and also telling people they are not wanted here is taring away the foundation of our business community. We, as a whole, as so many of our business colleagues have stepped up in requiring guests to practice safe distancing and wash hands frequently, and wear face masks when around others. We have implemented stringent cleaning and sanitizing practices that is labor intensive to ensure our guests, and employees feel safe. At the end of the day, we simply ask we move into the spirit of hospitality in which our community was founded by welcoming guests back... yes, with sensibility and wisdom. Might our messaging simply be “Welcome. We’re glad you’re here. Practice social distancing and sanitizing often” We are well aware that our National Park is one of our key assets... without it being accessible many aren’t coming. We need that space accessible to help facilitate the healing our country and word 215 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment needs. Please consider getting the National Park open sooner rather than later... let us take this time NOW to navigate how it will look when it gets busier. Chris Wood Castle and McGregor Mountain Lodges Chris@WoodMountainManagement.com Chris@CastleMountainLodge.com RMNP please open Jennifer Jarvis <jenifur712@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 6:16 PM (15 hours ago) I am writing to request RMNP be opened. Many other National Parks are phasing in opening with Smoky Mtn National Park opening May 9th. A National Park should be accessible to people to use, considering the American people pay for it. One town can not control the use of our National facilities. Even if this means only trails and roads are open. Visitor centers and shuttles could remain closed a few more months. The President even encouraged the reopening of our National Parks. It makes no sense for State Parks to open and not National parks. We are past the initial influx of virus. Many states loosening isolation. Beaches are reopening. I know the economy and businesses probably rely on tourism. Please consider the requests of the majority of the American people and reopen. Thank you. 216 Start dateAgenda_Item_TitleNameFile_UploadComments_for_the_Board_of_Trustees_5/11/2020 4:43 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. George GaddyOpen RMNP. Business here in Estes depends on the park. Open the park and open the town! Enough is enough! Let's get on with life! If you are scared stay home. I'm not. Let's get this town back in business!5/11/2020 4:57 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Jeff RobbinsPlease start the process of opening the town:1. Please urge the National Park Service to open the Park2. Please do not discourage visitors from coming to Estes Park - let people know the town is open for business (when the Park opens - which should be soon.5/11/2020 5:08 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Pat MurphyMurphy's Resort and Murphy's River Lodge are ready to safely host our guests. We have made all the requested improvements to protect ourstaff and guests. It is vital that the park reopen ASAP. Governor Polis is opening the State Parks on May 12th for camping. It makes sense for Federal Parks to be open too. It has been proven that spending time in nature is good for physical and mental health. If there has ever been a time people need to experience the joy of our National Parks is today!5/11/2020 5:22 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.Christina Trowbridge, representing Workshire LodgeWe respectfully request that the Town recommend to Rocky Mountain National Park and the Department of the Interior that we are ready to open our business to guests, following guidelines for safe reopening as put forth by the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, and the State of Colorado. A key factor for our guests is the safe access to Rocky Mountain National Park. Many have expressed their concern that if they cannot access the Park, they will go where they can access a National Park. That will have a direct impact on Rocky, downtown, & our lodging business. As year-round residents since 1946, and neighbors to the Park, we know guests spend the majority of their vacation time in the Park.The continued closure of the Park will have a huge negative impact on our business, as we depend on the summer vacation season to survive the entire year. To date, we have lost several thousands of dollars in cancelled reservations due to the closures of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.5/11/2020 5:28 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Madaleine SorkinI support the reopening of RMNP in a science-positive way that balances the livelihoods of those who visit the park. I believe there are ways toallow for activities such as guiding to occur in the park in a way that manages the health risks associated with Covid-19. For example, I occasionally work for Colorado Mountain School and can attest to the high standards that this company practices with both client and overall public safety. Integrating sound Covid protocols and procedures would be a natural step for a company like this. Furthermore, I understand that concerns over the increase of out of town travelers to Estes Park town is a concern for the safety of town residents. However, I think this is a time to think and act collaboratively beyond keeping the park closed to public use.5/11/2020 5:38 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Michael YoungI believe that opening RMNP is advisable not just for the well-being of businesses in Estes Park, but to lift the spirits of our citizens. Theopportunity for out-of-towners to have an excursion away from their homes to enjoy the park can do so much to alleviate the frustrations of being confined at home. There is a hypocrisy, I feel, in not opening RMNP under the assumption that people will no longer be able to practice social distancing, when one considers the attendance at supermarkets and box stores. People must, and can, remain responsible for their protection and the respect for others that they have practiced elsewhere. Please vote to open RMNP. Thank you everyone for your fine work!5/11/2020 5:46 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.Anastacia Galloway ReedWe need RMNP to reopen. Our business will run out of PPP money & be forced to lay-off our staff or drastically reduce hours to coverinventory bills & other expenses related to operating a business.If people are uncomfortable with increasing tourism, then they can choose to stay at home. The local community alone unfortunately cannot sustain every small business in town & if we are unable to make sales this summer, this winter will be devastating. If business owners are unable to employ workers, then that's more economic impact throughout the year. Our business had a 200% loss the first month of COVID-19 & this second month is looking to show another major loss & thousands of dollars of net losses. Please allow RMNP to reopen while supporting our at risk population to stay safe. We can rise up as a community to support everyone, we don't need to be on lockdown to be supportive neighbors. Together creative solutions can be found to meet a variety of needs.Anastacia5/11/2020 5:48 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Michael HodgesTown Board Members,I, along with my business partners and all of my employees, am in heavy favor of re-opening Rocky Mountain National Park immediately for a variety of reasons. While safety should remain a top priority we have to seriously and intentionally weigh the other risks associated with even further financial damage to our residents, families, businesses, and to our town.There is virtually no evidence that Covid-19 is transmitted in the outdoors, and there is overwhelming evidence that hiking and spending time outside is massively beneficial to individuals and public health.Even if shuttles aren't operational and if visitor centers remain closed, or greatly limited in occupancy, opening Rocky Mountain National Park will not only benefit the health of its visitors, local or not, but will also go a very long way in helping the healing process for folks emotional, psychological, and spiritual well being. Thx,Michael Hodges Castle & McGregor Mountain LodgesUPDATED 05-12-2020 Compiled by 10am217 5/11/2020 5:57 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. James InglesTo Whom It May Concern:I write to express concern that the Town of Estes Park may not support the re-opening ofRocky Mountain National Park. I understand the seriousness of the decision you face. Yes -- an easy solution is to continue the closure of the Park and the policy of encouraging visitors to stay away. I strongly urge you to reconsider this policy.As the son of a former Estes Park businesswoman – owner of a business on Elkhorn for over 12 years – I thoroughly understand the flow of tourists to and through the village to be vital to its economic survival. Also, as a summer employee of the original owner/builder and operator of National Forest Tours, I am aware of the necessity of tourists visiting Estes to ensure the viability of a local business.Please – do not be short sited and attempt to guarantee the ‘health’ of the village and in so doing kill the goose that lays the golden eggs. Without a flow of visitors, businesses will be unable to pay local folks who rely on5/11/2020 6:01 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Loretta HetkeEstes Park is all about the RMNP. Not a secret why so many visit here. Without the park opening, it presents hardship for those who workor/and live here.Without our tourism, Estes Park is just another small town. I am the GM of Murphy's hotels. We have made many changes to protect ourselves and all guest. Limit the amount of guest allowed in the park at one time. Set up guidelines for hiking or using picnic areas. Many guest just want to drive through, see what wild life they can see, take pictures, be able to say they went to RMNP.I do hope you will consider opening sooner. Thank you!5/11/2020 6:09 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Wendye SykesDear Board of Trustees,First I want to thank each of you for taking on the challenge of reopening Estes Park. Of course it needs to be open, but as diverse as our community is, it will require good leadership, clear direction and a plan that benefits all of us.We as a community have faced many obstacles, whether it be the fires, the floods, the economic disaster of 2008 and we remained strong.As we face this epic time we must remain calm and persevere. Rather than becoming apathetic and hide, we must move through this time withcourage , wisdom and strength. Stores, lodges and RMNP are the heart of Estes Park. They are what keeps Estes Park alive. For our town to survive and not die, we must open our doors and get our economy back on track.We are Estes Park Strong!5/11/2020 6:14 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Rich ChiappeThank you all for your service to our community. As a local business owner dependent on tourism to provide employment for nearly a dozenfull and part time employees and contractors, we would ask the Trustees to kindly consider ANY decisions, resolutions and positions that would enable an immediate reopening of all businesses and RMNP. Your local business owners are ready to comply with all State and Federal guidelines for safety and health. We are committed to providing a safe destination for our traveler guests and instructing our guests in participating safely as they pour their tourism dollars into our community. We can do this. And we can do this safely and properly. But we need to be permitted to open our business. Thank you so much!5/11/2020 6:26 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Ken and Carrie ArnoldTo Town Board and RMNP Superintendent Sidles:We need RMNP opened asap for the sake of our business and all Estes Park businesses and the economy of Estes Park.We survived the 2013 flood, but this is much worse.As soon as you have a date on RMNP reopen, please publicize it asap so people can make plans to come. Would have been helpful to have had it reopen by mid May or before Memorial weekend. We are prepared with health safely requirements at our business. For customers and employees. We are ready and waiting for business. We have about 1-2% occupancy for May, for out of Town guests. We received 2 more cancellations today for July!Please open RMNP as let people know that date open and publicize it right away!Thank youCarrie and KenDeer Crest Resort on Fall River218 5/11/2020 7:06 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Robert VigilTo whom it may concern,First off, thank you Board of Trustees and the rest of the team working to keep the best interest of the Town and the people of Estes Park both Healthy and Prosperous. As a community I feel we have been cooperative and understanding this far. We live and cherish the community and the people in it. That being said, I feel it’s time the people not at high risk continue on with our lives. There seems to be a breaking point mentally and financially that we feel is nearing. Please help us feed our families by bringing folks back to this beautiful town. If people are high risk, those folks need to take extra precaution. The rest of the folks that have been hibernating to keep others healthy must return to some sort of a normal lifestyle and income. Time to returnthe favor. Thank you for your time and consideration. We hope this letter will find you well. -Sincerely,The struggling citizens of America5/11/2020 7:08 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Denali DavidsonDear Board,I love hiking in our Park and appreciate that same love for the Park attracts many from all over. My concern is that before we open up an attraction that will bring in visitors from within and outside the state and area, what is the impact to citizens here? Will be we inviting in competition for already hard-to-find groceries at the local store? What is the difference in the Park having been closed and now, the virus remains easily transmissible? Can we trace?Already I see a mask requirement for downtown and businesses though not the marina, shore, or path around the lake. There can be times when social distancing is not possible on the path and multiple people converge from different directions.The same will be true in the Park. What will be the mask requirement, a suggestion or mandatory? Busses in the Park? Trails?I'd like to see mandatory masks and hand sanitizing stations located at trailheads, around Lake Estes, in the Park, at certain parking lots. Thank you5/11/2020 9:28 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Nicole GassmannPlease open up the park, with all the other restrictions, which I will follow and think most visitors will too, allows for the townspeople to stayhealthy, while allowing businesses to not only survive (probably just barely as it is for the next few years), but also allows families to survive financially here in Estes as well, which many are barely making it as is too and we cannot afford to lose them as residences either. If we don’t, honestly do not think the businesses will survive through the winter, and the face of Estes as we know it will be changed for ever. The Park is not ours, and we never should have acted as if our lives, are somehow more important than a tourist’s life, when it is THEM that makes this town what it is. We would be selfish to think anything less.5/11/2020 9:38 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Thomas GassmannPlease open the Park! Livelihoods, rents, mortgages, Estes families, our educational system, tax dollars depend on it! For the first time ever, Iactually think this could be the avenue in which our town either survives or becomes a ghost town. We must learn to live with this virus, not shelter from it, it will weakness immune systems and make every individual more susceptible to all germs if we keep scaring people and forcing them to shelter in place. This mentality of protecting the masses, is in the end more detrimental to the masses of most healthy people, young oold. Please open the Park for all our health!5/11/2020 9:49 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Jessica ShouseEstes Park Dear Mayor Koenig —Reaching out today as what I call a semi local resident. While I live down the canyon in Johnstown I frequent Estes at least once per week, if not more, for both work as an advocate for individuals living with disabilities and also for play. I have a deep connection to both the community and the park. I most often frequent local businesses like Kind Coffee, Notchtop, Scratch, the country market, the mountain shop and the newer Hyk. I have volunteered in town during the recent floods and I currently volunteer for the US Forest Service in areas bordering the park. I have made many local connections over the years. My family actually stayed in town over this past weekend, in part to show our support for the local businesses that have opened back up. I have many friends and clients families’ who’s livelihoods depend on the park being open and the summer economy that drives the community. Local photographers and tour guides, vacation rental property managers, among many other vital businesses in town such as adventure park owners, campground owners, and furniture shop owners. If the park is closed completely for an extend period of time into and/or through the summer as rumored, it will devastate not only these lives, but so, so many others. While I absolutely understand the need to guard the community from an outbreak, I also feel strongly there must be some balance and compromise reached so that the town, and it’s residents, do not sink completely. The community is absolutely mountain strong, there is no doubt. However, there are many that could not recover from the potential implications of an extended park closure. Please consider reopening of remaining businesses, with strict guidelines, and such options as a phased in opening of the park. For example, opening to county residents for a couple of weeks, then maybe Colorado residents for a month. If no increase in local COVID cases, then maybe open to all for just day/night use with no overnight camping allowed. Again, I feel strongly a balance needs to be made between allowing some sort of normalcy to continue and also protecting the small community we all love so much. Thank You for your consideration.-Jessica Shouse- 219 5/11/2020 9:56 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Marlys EshelmanI would like to ask that you recommend Rocky Mountain National Park be opened. I do not feel the need to list reasons, and will simply say I think the national park should be opened. Thank you.5/11/2020 10:00 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Mike KearneyWe need to open the national park. I see no reason for not opening it5/11/2020 10:31 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Tim ElkinsPlease be in support of reopening our National park5/11/2020 10:39 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Eliott KrollRMNP reopening.pdfPlease view the attached document.5/11/2020 10:56 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Douglas KlinkPlease support the opening of RMNP. Many businesses in EP are in dire straights and every week that passes with the park shut down seemsto claim another one. People are losing businesses they have worked many years to build and several that were going to open this year have changed their plans.It can be done safely. Other national parks have already opened.Thank you!5/12/2020 5:56 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.Jayne and Oliver robertsonThe retired residents of the Estes valley want the town and Rocky to remain closed. As business owners for 30 years here, we are watching ourhome and business slip away and it is time to let us reopen using our own common sense precautionary measures , the same common sense that we used to build our businesses here in this not so easy climate. We can’t continue to hide. Other parks are open. 0ur jewel should have been the first. The outdoors will heal us and our country. Soon rumblings of civil disobedience will grow louder and you won’t stop the people from their right of working to feed themselves. Open the park. Loosen the mask restrictions , we aren’t New York, we are Colorado and mountain strong.5/12/2020 6:06 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Boyette WilliamsRMNP needs to be open ASAP. Outdoor recreation is essential for the public health and there is no solid reason to believe that covid virusspread will be increased by people walking on trails. RMNP is an essential business for all EP businesses.Thank you.5/12/2020 6:53 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Julia Neil Please reopen the national park now. People need to be able to get out into nature for their health and well-being!5/12/2020 6:55 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Melissa GottschalkMy family and I visit twice a year if you close this down there is money lost to your community. We look forward to seeing the park. Freshmountain air ! People need to get out and get sun and build their immune systems. The younger people I. Your town need the tourist money your town needs the money. Please open the parks and visitor centers. I already have my kids senior pics being taken in the park we live in Iowa and her dream is to have them taken there. If you close you risk losing a lot of your businesses with no tourists thank you for your time don’t feed the fear5/12/2020 7:15 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Elizabeth CoffinGood morning, I hope I am not too late! I wanted to voice my support in re-opening the park to visitors. Our community greatly relies on visitorsto keep our economy strong. If someone is at high risk, they can still take the same precautions to stay healthy. We have to keep our economy alive and well!5/12/2020 7:20 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Melinda MayPlease reopen Rocky! At risk people can stay at home. Society must build immunity by returning to normal life. We did flatten the curve for ourhealthcare system. Now it is time to get back to normal. We now have these huge COVID-19 hospitals available and experience. What about the countries who did not lock down and continued normal life and recommended the at risk stay at home and focused their resources on them. They now have a large percentage of immunity. It is much easier to social distance in the outdoors than it is in a big box store yet what did America close and keep open. We demand access to the public lands that are ours. There is tremendous psychological benefit by being in nature. Closing Rocky severely limits our outdoor access. I am a local who chose to pay the high cost of living by a national park so I could have access year around. If you must limit, then limit those who are not local. Thanks to your 1000 character limit I can’t even discuss economic impact.5/12/2020 7:23 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Matt LovasI want to voice my support for opening up Rocky Mountain National Park.5/12/2020 7:26 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Ken SicklesRMNP is a national treasure.pdfPlease see the attached concerning the opening of Rocky Mountain National Park.5/12/2020 7:37 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. NatashiaPlease open rocky! Businesses in Estes are greatly suffering!!5/12/2020 7:40 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Kim MedranoPlease open the park back up. People need fresh air. People need nature. There is really no valid reason that people shouldnt be allowed to beout in the open. Also, please open the visitor center. People can maintain the 6 foot mandate if its required, but I really feel that our people and our businesses need to get back to work and get back to normal.5/12/2020 7:46 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Christie AdamsThere is no other option but to open up RMNP. This town has and will continue to rely on the park for its residence survival. If you have everowned a downtown business, which I have, when the park is closed, our business declines. I believe the park can figure out a way to safely open the park and the Town of Estes Park needs to support and not discourage this.220 5/12/2020 7:49 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Angela CallahanFrom what I have observed most folks who are insisting on keeping the park closed are 1)retired 2)wealthy or financially secure 3)not businessowners...The virus is serious, but so is the ability for businesses to survive. By reopening, no one is forcing anyone out of their homes. Safely reopening should be an option. The virus is NOT going away. We must learn to live with it out there.5/12/2020 8:05 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Mark AltmeyerI appreciate the concern for the well being of Estes Park and its community. I also appreciate that businesses in any community thrive becauseof location. There aren't many "chain" stores in Estes that can survive for an unspecified amount of time without people coming into the area. The police department, schools and local services are dependent on tax revenue that traffic to and from Rocky Mountain National Park provide. Other National Parks are opening and the closure affects many other communities such as Grand Lake. Thank you for your time and understanding.5/12/2020 8:05 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Jules MarieI am an avid hiker, I hiked over 75 times last year and I believe Rocky should remain closed. Why? Because if you re-open it, people will comeparticularly from out-of-state, and they will trash the park, as they have been doing for decades. Give the park a break. The trails are not wide enough to maintain 6 feet. This means that the trails will be widened and the flora and fauna will be trampled on. This is already happening on every other trail. If you do re-open it, you better post your Rangers along the trails because there are going to be a lot of problems. Of course, I realize that Estes is a tourist town, and keeping Rocky closed will affect the economy, but is it more important to shop and hike ... or save a life?Save Rocky and save lives.5/12/2020 8:10 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Nancy BoykinI am in favor of reopening RMNP immediately. I live 3 miles from the Park, am a RN working full time at Estes Park Living Center (nursinghome) and am willing to volunteer in ANY capacity on ALL my off days to help keep RMNP open. I will clean toilets, pick up garbage, assist the public, ANYTHING you need. The people of our nation NEED access to Rocky’s beauty, wildlife, fresh air, sunshine and exercise. I sincerely believe our Parks were conceived with such needs in mind. My address is 700 Summerset Lane Estes Park phone number 863-273-3991. Please advise me how I can help, seriously.5/12/2020 8:13 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Nailya KhametvalievaThis is Notchtop Café. Please open the park5/12/2020 8:20 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Steve RomeroPlease Reopen so we can social distance outdoors and get away from people in the cities5/12/2020 8:22 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Amber SchererRocky Mountain National Park is a necessity to this town. If outdoor activity is still encouraged during this pandemic, then we need the national park to be open. An idea I have heard from a lot of people is to open the national park for people with an Estes Park address.5/12/2020 8:24 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. John GrotenhuisI live 2 miles from the park so I can go and explore the park. Having the park closed makes it so that there are more people hiking trails that aren’t regulated and miss using those trails.5/12/2020 8:25 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Heather FlaminioThe opening of RMNP would be beneficial to many who use this time of year to relieve stress, to be out in nature, and typically do it alone or with 1-2 other people. When most of us go out in the woods we do it for our soul. We do it to have a place we can think and exercise. Opening the park would give hope to those who have been following the rules. Those who have been patiently waiting to get outdoors and into nature. We aren’t meant to hide behind our walls. We were made to explore, discover, and breathe in the fresh mountain air. Please, open RMNP and allow our souls to see hope in Colorado and allow us to begin searching for life among the trees once more!5/12/2020 8:27 AMOtherMatt MatusekWe are a country based on freedom. Something that many have made the ultimate sacrifice for in order to insure it remains intact. Decisionsmade right now by the Board of Trustees are directly impacting our freedoms and our choices.I would only ask that decisions you make moving forward consider these freedoms first and foremost. I have been a Deputy Sheriff for 24 yearsand have worked through the Covid-19 situation without issue. I and my 100+ coworkers did so by being reasonable about how we handle our work as well as our home lives. I understand that a virus can be deadly, as can many things in life. It is science. What you need to realize is that poverty is also deadly. If you continue with these excessive measures your damage will be far more outreaching than you can imagine.Let us choose how we want to live. If I don't want to go to a restaurant, then I won't. If I don't want to go to RMNP then I won't go. I implore you to please let us choose. It is the USA5/12/2020 8:30 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Rose EdwardPlease consider reopening the park in phases starting now, and immediately restore all camping/lodging reservations that were recentlyordered to cancel by recreation.gov and NPS for 2020Suggested opening timeline: PHASE 1: open RMNP now to residents of EP; and restore all park reservations ordered to cancel by NPS. PHASE 2, (between Memorial Day weekend or beginning of June), open the park to residents of EP plus open ONLY to those COLORADO residents who have pre-existing confirmed lodging reservations and camping reservations in park or town.PHASE 3, summer or fall 2020, open to all Colorado residents.PHASE 4, open to all states when deemed safe for interstate leisure/non-essential travel.During phases 1-3 PPE and social distancing and hygiene rules apply (while bringing in some much needed revenue to the area.)Reservation and residency verification could be done at the main gate, while obeying similar social distancing guidelines to bank teller windowsThank you.221 5/12/2020 8:32 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Cal & Holly MooreHome address: 1047 Tranquil Lane. Business address: 900 Moraine Ave. I am seriously concerned for the future of our town if the park does not reopen. What does the reserve fund look like? What if someone files a lawsuit against the town and wins? I’m hearing rumblings of many municipalities having to declare bankruptcy. What if we DON’T have to be among them? We are not now, nor have we ever been, a self sustaining community. This town exists because of tourism. It was born out of tourism, grew to what it is from tourism, and without tourism it will cease to exist. Period. Those vying for peace and quiet may get more than bargained for.5/12/2020 8:38 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Dick and Liz MulhernPlease consider opening up Rocky Mountain National Park as soon as possible. We are full time residents and our physical and mental health is suffering due to not being able to get out and enjoy our park. I feel that you can set up safe guidelines so that we can enjoy our surroundings. We have already experienced the loss of business of $25,000 because of the shutdown of our vacation rentals. Now our guests for the late summer months are ready to cancel if the park is not available for their enjoyment. This would be another $20,000. I am trusting you to have the skill to do this is a safe way for all of our enjoyment. I know that this will take extra effort on your part, but we are all having to go above and beyond right now and hope you will join us!5/12/2020 8:41 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Peter MaxwellMayor and Trustees -Why wait? With a vaccine not anticipated until late winter or early next spring, there isn't a tangible difference in risk between today and July, August, or September. We have to either make the decision to close indefinitely, or reopen with the standards that have shown effective in communities across the globe. Our systems have shown the ability to handle the hospitalized cases, new treatments are being researched every day with increased efficacy, and business owners as well as the general public, are aware of the concerns and risks. We've seen incredible strides taken by local business owners to both keep our citizens and visitors alike safe, in an effort to return our local economy and workforce back to a functional, viable state. The concern on the other end won't immediately show up this summer, it'll be the droves of businesses and families facing ruin throughout next winter. Please responsibly reopen the Park, and we'll do our part!5/12/2020 8:45 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Ingrid BushI would love to see RMNP re-open, even if they limited the number of visitors that enter at a time, such as X# of people leave X# people enter. Also, I would support a time limit, such as each person is allowed 3 hours in the Park.5/12/2020 8:50 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Melissa MatusekI implore you to reconsider what you're doing to the town I have spent summers in since 1984. Do not close the town to visitors - do notsacrifice the good people and businesses of Estes because of your fear. Make your decisions based on facts - not biased opinion based on your fear. Law-abiding citizens are trying to survive while doing the "right thing" and staying closed, but the truth is they may never be able to come back to business if they are shut down much longer. You will lose your tourism dollars that keep your town afloat and put so many good people into poverty - all based on your fear. I ask for survival for the town I love and the good people who deserve a chance to survive and not be put into poverty based on your unneeded fear. We're all sensible adults, let us make our choice to come safely, let them open their businesses and the park safely and we will get through this together.5/12/2020 8:54 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Kaye KohlerI would like to ask you to consider a few things 1.Relaxing on the mask outdoors order. 2.Opening RMNP, even if it means capping the number who can enter and closing down bussing in. I agree numbers should be limited at the most popular spots, like bear lake for example. I would even be for only allowing Colorado residents, to curb large amounts of tourism if that is part of the fear. 3.Open short term rentals. I believe this can be done in a safe and careful way and would lessen the economic impact to the city and the individuals who own them. I personally believe short term rentals are safer than a hotel stay. I would even be for encouraging guests to pack in their own food to limit exposure to our one and only grocery store. I would also be for allowing a certain number of days between bookings to allow time for additional cleaning and disinfecting. And I would also be for allowing on 50% of bookings, similar to what the hotels can currently offer.5/12/2020 8:55 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Karen WalleriusPlease reopen now with strategies to protect the public and ensure their safety and that of the wildlife we so enjoy.5/12/2020 8:57 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Amy HamrickTo the Estes Park Board of Trustees and Rocky Mountain National Park.pdfPlease see my letter of support of a thoughtful reopening of Rocky Mountain National Park.5/12/2020 9:02 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Ryan BankerAs a business owner, born-and-raised in Estes Park and now with my own family to raise here, I find it unfathomable that the park shouldremain closed through summer. Please open the park so that our town can survive. Require masks if you wish, restrict public transportation if necessary, but please do not deny visitors and locals alike the hundreds of thousands of acres of wilderness. If the number of visitors at Lake Estes over Mother’s Day weekend was any indication people will continue to come to our beautiful town; let’s give them a place to go. The world has been living in fear and isolation for months; we have a very special National Park where people can go and feel free again, we must share our resource. Thank you for your consideration,Ryan Banker5/12/2020 9:04 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Bo WilliamsPlease put me on the list of those in favor of opening RMNP emediately.222 5/12/2020 9:11 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. SusannahI am wondering even if the park is to remained closed to the general public if special permits will be granted to small parties (such as 3) for wedding elopements.5/12/2020 9:11 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Ryan OldhamAs a downtown business owner I feel that we are ready to have the park open. We are operating at about 25% of the sales volume compared to2019. We will not be able to sustain this sales volume for very much longer. I feel that the word on the street is that Estes Park is closed and weneed to change that. Please open the park back up.5/12/2020 9:18 AMOther Elizabeth MulhernIt is time to get the town of Estes Park open to visitors! I know that there are those that oppose opening up the town. My guess is that they arenot business owners and are living in Estes Park with outside resources and are financially secure. I feel that they have a hidden agenda and want to have a quiet summer with no tourist s so they can enjoy "their town". But it is not really just our town since we happen to live near Rocky Mountain National Park (that is not just for our enjoyment....it is for the enjoyment of everyone) If someone does not like the large amounof tourists that living next to a National Park brings - they would probably be better off looking for a different community that doesn't have the large swell of crowds. I have heard people comment that they would really like to have the town all to themselves. I feel that they are using the COVID scare to do just that. They don't realize that all of the amenities that they enjoy are because of tourism.5/12/2020 9:26 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Janine BowlingTo Whom It May Concern,As a taxpaying citizen, I am curious to understand the logic of keeping RMNP closed any longer. While I realize that this is a difficult time for all, this virus is here and we must learn to adapt to it. We have taken the time to "flatten the curve", we have been educated as to what precautions that need to be undertaken to prevent the spread (as well as mandates/fines to do so and for non compliance.) The logic of keeping wide open spaces completely closed is unfounded. It is my perception that the wealthy/elite of this town want to control a National Park that was created for ALL people. While I understand their fear, I believe it is an unfounded and irrational one, given the true numbers in complete context with this virus. I also believe that destroying the life blood of the town of Estes Park (tourist dollars) is selfish and arrogant. There are business owners that are suffering and they do not have the fat pensions to fall back on. Please open RMNP.5/12/2020 9:30 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Patricia DeplazesTo the Estes Park Board of TrusteesI am the owner of Rocky Creek Lodge. Reservations of $55,550 have cancelled to date. I am on track to be $100,000+ behind last year's revenues.Covid19 will be here whenever we open, but continued economic shut-down will guarantee that many of our businesses and working families will not survive. It's time to release the constraints on businesses and encourage those at high risk to self isolate for their own protection while allowing businesses to operate and employees to return to work. RMNP should reopen ASAP.Scientific studies show that fabric masks are NOT effective in stopping viral transmission. People constantly touch the masks, and thereafter contaminate everything they touch. We should remove masking requirements and instead provide hand sanitizer and reminders to avoid face touching and to stand back 6' when possible, allowing business to rebound, while reducing spread of Covid 19.5/12/2020 9:38 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Sonya StephenI want to advocate for opening Rocky Mountain National Park as soon as safely possible. I also believe safety restrictions in light or COVID-19 are important and must be considered in the reopening. Thank you for your time.5/12/2020 9:48 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Richard MulhernLarimer County has done a good job of flattening the COVID-19 curve. New cases have decreased since the end of April and the fatality rate isapproximately .005% which is lower then the fatality rate for the normal flu in Colorado which is .010% So now it's time for the town to stop telling potential visitors to NOT COME TO ESTES PARK. Because of the great job our country has done the general population know how to avoid getting COVID-19 by washing hands, physical distancing, wearing a face covering, groups of 10 or less, etc. We need to trust the general public and encourage them to come to our town. Commerce is happening all over the state within the same health guidelines we follow in Larimer County yet commerce is NOT HAPPENING in the vacation rental market which is my small business. We have loss $20-30K to date and unless we are allowed to operate after May 26th we could loss our only income. Please encorage the Park to open and allow us to operate...Thank You!5/12/2020 9:53 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Ann WilcocksPlease work with Rocky Mountain National Park representatives to encourage them to reopen the park as quickly as possible. I own two retaistores downtown and the opening of the park will make a big difference in the number of visitors to town. Since reopening this past Friday, the few customers entering our stores have all been wearing mask and have been very respectful. Some people have a problem with the mask ordinance, but I think most visitors understand it is in place to keep everyone safer.We need to be sending a message that Estes Park is open for business. This devastating loss of income for our businesses is not sustainable for much longer. I fear many businesses will not make it if this continues.5/12/2020 9:57 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Patricia DeplazesCOMMENTARY Masks‐for‐all for COVID‐19 not based on sound data CIDRAP.htmlScientific studies do not support the general public wearing masks as a way to reduce transmission of Covid 19. Pores in cotton quilting fabric(84 microns) are 500+ x bigger than Covid 19 virus (.06-.14 microns) -- akin to using a door 500+ feet wide to stop a human. Add that people constantly touch the masks, contaminating their hands and spreading any trapped virus to everything they touch.It would be much more effective and less constraining to place hand sanitizer and reminders to clean hands, don't touch eyes/nose/mouth and to stand back at regular intervals around town and inside businesses.Those at risk can self-isolate and those that believe masks are helpful could still wear them. Stores that sell the treats that exemplify Estes Parkto many, could resume a more normal level of business. We cannot afford to continue the current depressed levels of commerce. We must encourage and welcome our guests to return to Estes Park, and ask that RMNP reopen immediately.223 5/12/2020 10:00 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Darren QuinnAs a long time visitor of RMNP and EP, I believe the park should be re-opened for day use to Colorado residents as soon as practical once thepark procedures are in place. This will allow a limited attendance initially, allowing EP businesses and park staff time to validate social distancing procedures, before opening up to out of state and international park visitors, which bring added risk for virus transmission and crowding. Once the community is comfortable with these initial opening procedures, I believe it makes sense to evaluate opening the park to aldomestic visitors as well as opening the campgrounds at some point after Memorial Day weekend.This phased approach will allow for some level of increased traffic in town to support the business who are re-opening and encourage responsible outdoor recreation within the park. Keeping parks and outdoor spaces closed is just causing overcrowding in other areas for other land management agencies.5/12/2020 10:01 AMOther Mark and Sue WerderWe own a vacation rental management business in Estes Park.Our annual forecast indicates that we will be down $200K in rents minimum vs2019. The trickle down effect locally includes losses to the housekeepers we contract, purchase of supplies & losses to locals who we contract to maintain our homes. We & the other homeowners that we represent have made a huge investment in Estes Park. The investment comes with mortgages, maintenance, commercial utilities expense, property tax, insurance,Town permit fees etc. This is how we make our living & there is no government relief for us since our business has no W2 employees. Can you please explain the logic of shuttering the rental homes in EP while allowing the opening of hotels, cabin resorts, motels & the YMCA. This makes no sense when transitioning from stay at home to "safe" at homelogically people staying in EP are safer in homes.The closure of the RMNP is the final nail in the coffin for future reservations.Please open Rocky!224 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment From: bdmac1@comcast.net Date: May 11, 2020 at 6:40:00 PM EDT To: townclerk@estespark.com Subject: Rocky Mountain National Park Ms. Mayor and Estes Park Trustees, I have been a resident of Estes Park for over thirty years, both full time and part time. I have been a business owner for over twelve years. Please allow Rocky Mountain National Park to open this year. The majority need to be heard, not those putting our entire town and community in financial jeopardy. This is just not Acceptable. You are the leaders. It’s time to move forward and Lead for everyone in our Valley. Please open the Park and Welcome it’s visitors. If not it will be detrimental to our community for many years. Kindly, Donna MacTavish The closure of Rocky Mountain National Park Lois Smith <lmsmith36@msn.com> Mon, May 11, 6:21 PM (16 hours ago) I live in northern Colorado and lived in Estes Park as a college student. Fifty plus years later, I still have a soft spot in my heart for the town and community. Tourism is an essential part. I do know, however, that restrictions must be made to keep everyone safe from COVID-19. I would recommend that only parts of the park be open and numbers controlled. As far as Estes Park goes, masks should be required in businesses, a small number in each store as well as curb service for food establishments. Thank you, Lois Smith Ault, CO RMNP-suggestion for reopening strategy from a public health nurse Kristina Burchett <kristinajarmstrong@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 6:23 PM (16 hours ago) City of Estes/RMNP: I am writing to express my hopes that RMNP will soon reopen its campgrounds. My family has been planning a camping trip for mid-June since last December, as the reservations are so hard to book that I actually had to sent an alarm in December to get on and book a campsite exactly 6 months ahead of time (the soonest reservations open up) and have been counting down the days since. I am a public health nurse in Oklahoma. I know COVID19 and the risks that come along with it. However, camping is not a high risk setting! We will be with our family unit, out in the open air. My hope is that the park will begin is phased reopening by only allowing in visitors with a confirmed camping reservation. Each camp site has a max of 8 guests. They can show the confirmation to gain entrance to the park. That would allow the park to ensure a limited number of visitors to maintain a low enough number for adequate social distancing. It would bring in enough revenue for struggling local small business, but also prevent a surge of unpredictable numbers flooding the park. Please, consider this as a strategy for phased reopening. You can control the numbers!!! You can control the influx, allow the small businesses to begin UPDATED 05-12-2020 Received by 12pm 225 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment recuperating, and allow families that value your home so much that they plan a year in advance to enjoy the beauty that surpasses any I have ever seen before. Sincerely, Kristina Burchett Please open RMNP Mike <page.inferno@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 6:23 PM (16 hours ago) Please consider opening Rocky Mountain National Park. I know in these uncertain times decisions are under a microscope but with RMNP being the biggest attraction for visitors to come to the area, businesses rely on short term lodging and visitors as the life of their business. To keep RMNP closed when short term lodging opens on May 26th will continue to impact the local economy negatively. Sincerely Mike page Sent from my iPhone Open up the park Madison Ming <faithdancer94@yahoo.com> Mon, May 11, 6:27 PM (16 hours ago) To Whom it May Concern, My family has multiple trips planned to hike in Rocky Mountain National Park for this year. One has already been cancelled due to the park being closed. We would love for it to open up as soon as possible. The land belongs to the people and being in the great outdoors is a fantastic way to practice social distancing. Thanks for your time and concern. Madison Open RMNP help or local economy Allee Page <mpalpage@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 6:28 PM (16 hours ago) To whom it may concern please give a voice to those that can not attend the meeting to open RMNP. Our business depend on this to stay open and not close our doors for good Thank you MP Please Re Open RMNP Tahnee Wydra <tahneewydra213@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 6:31 PM (16 hours ago) To whom it may concern, I am writing on behalf of a plea from Estes business owners to please re open the park. I lived in Estes from age 14 to 25 and know the town survives on visitors. Keep the face mask, 6 ft away in place when entering 226 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment businesses and only have a certain amount of people in stores. Maybe you could even limit the amount of people you let in the park. Thank you for your consideration, Tahnee Wydra RMNP Reopening Lydia Wiley <ljwiley@yahoo.com> Mon, May 11, 6:31 PM (16 hours ago) To whom it may concern, I understand that we live in very fluid times in our world with the arrival of Covid-19. I appreciate your concern wrestling with the safety of the residents and wellbeing of the businesses of Estes Park. As a former Colorado resident and now frequent tourist, I think it is in the best interest to open Rocky Mountain National Park to some degree for the sake of the businesses of Estes Park. RMNP holds a dear place in my heart and Estes is the gateway to that Park. Keeping the Park closed for the upcoming season, will be damaging to many if not all businesses as tourists will not be as likely to make the trip. People and money will go elsewhere. I, for one, have several tentative trips planned to Estes Park and would love to be able to enjoy that trip to its fullest by visiting Rocky Mountain National Park as well as shop at my favorite stores. I sincerely hope that Rocky Mountain National Park will open for the upcoming season for the sake of the businesses of Estes Park and for tourists such as myself to enjoy the beauty it has to offer. Sincerely, Lydia Wiley Gary Dougherty/re: desire to open RMNP Gary Dougherty <doughertygary1@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 6:34 PM (16 hours ago) I won’t go thru all the reasons, but I am urging authorities to please open RMNP as soon as possible. Regards, Dr. Gary Dougherty, property owners, EP 80517 Traveler Patrick Cruz <patrickcru@msn.com> Mon, May 11, 6:35 PM (16 hours ago) to me Open the national park and keep the town open. Please open park treppp1 . <trepppatrick@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 6:46 PM (16 hours ago) 227 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment RMNP needs to open this year. It is the 3rd most seen park and I for one thinks it needs to open for what the money that will give the town of Estes Park what it really needs. People in this town need that money to stay and to make sure the shops will always be around.. Please make a stand to keep the Park Opened.. Thank you.. Patrick Trepp Please open RMNP! Helen Harper <helenscell@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 6:48 PM (16 hours ago) Hi! If you have any influence in this matter, please open Rocky Mountain National Park. People need the fresh air, and there are few things as wonderful for the human spirit as the mountains! Encourage people to wash their hands, and let us get back to living! Helen Re: Opening RMNP Charlene Bailey <cbaileyofc@yahoo.com > Mon, May 11, 6:49 PM (16 hours ago) To: Estes Park Town Clerk We are writing today in hopes of being able to continue a tradition that has passed down for well over 50 years, from generation to generation, in our family. We are concerned that there is talk of limited access to RMNP for the 2020 season. Interaction between people and our country’s National parks is integral to sustaining a balance between hard work and leisure time which so many have come to know and appreciate. Quick research reveals that nearly 4.7 million visitors enjoyed RMNP and services last year. There is a lot to be said about how beneficial and healthy the fresh mountain air is to the health and spiritual well-being of individuals locally, as well as travelers from near and far. Those statistics bear that out. Many businesses will not be able to survive if the park is not allowed to open and this will, in turn, affect the overall economic health of Estes Park and its residents, the long term effect of which could be devastating. While we do not live in Estes Park we care about her people, many of whom we’ve come to know and love. We have no doubt that local businesses are taking very seriously the necessary precautions, under proper guidance, to prepare for the 2020 tourist season while at the same time ensuring the health and safety of local residents, visitors and their staffs. We do not underestimate the seriousness of the situation at hand due to Covid-19, but we also believe that people should be given a chance to live up to any guidelines that are put into place for reopening our great American society. We urge you to open RMNP in the very near future to allow the family traditions of many families, like ours, to continue. We thank you for your time and consideration of our request and await critical decisions that will affect the Estes Park community for years to come. Sincerely, Lonnie and Charlene Bailey Topeka, Kansas 228 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment RMNP Jodi Stark <starknbeck@yahoo.com> Mon, May 11, 6:52 PM (16 hours ago) To whom it may concern, I know there is much to take into consideration when it comes to opening RMNP. I completely agree it's nothing to be taken lightly. With that said, the country is used to the safety precautions and I don't feel like anyone wants to put your town or it's residents in any danger. People are usually pretty smart, we know what to do and what not to do. Personally, we come to Estes 3 times a year with our lengthy stay of 2 weeks in late July. It's our dream all year long. Knowing this and the threats of illness, we know how to take care of ourselves as well as know how to protect anyone we contact (by staying away and following distance rules). We have been staying home since early March to avoid any contact. From what I read, this is the mindset of all who live and work to be able to travel there. Nobody wants to hurt or overwhelm the town. People can be decent. There has to be a happy compromise. I understand the town is majority of senior folks, WE are also senior folks. We and many just like us do not take this lightly and we want our Mountain town to stay well and and to prosper. Please figure something to open! As always, we remain counting the days till we can refresh our souls. Sincerely, Jodi and Larry Beck National Park Dee Dougherty <dougherty.dee@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 6:53 PM (16 hours ago) The national park should definitely be open for everyone to enjoy God’s beautiful creation and to breathe fresh air.. it seems ridiculous that it is closed to the public. Regards, Dee Kjeldgaard Dougherty Property owner since early 1940’s Yes Absolutely Open RMNP Michael J Aldrich <aldrichmj@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 6:54 PM (16 hours ago) Dear Town Board Members, It is clear to me that you have the Town of Estes best interests in mind, hence serving on the town board. It is also clear to me that your decisions need to be based of facts and research not based on personal agendas or fears. You must make quality decisions that benefit the whole community... What is best for the majority of the citizens. This also should include the entire Estes Valley and our visitors. This is not a time to cower to the minority that are fearful or at risk. Assisting those people is a separate issue that needs to be addressed, but not at the expense of the majority. It is my opinion that opening Estes Park and the RMNP is necessary for our economy and the citizens of the valley. Be Courageous, You’ve got this. 229 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Michael J Aldrich National Park Opening Nathan Reinertsen <nrein232@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 7:00 PM (16 hours ago) Hello Town Board, I was recently made aware that you were interested in comment on reopening the national park. I work locally and therefore am relying on people coming to the park. I would urge you to use all appropriate caution and open the park. Thank you for reading this. Nathan RMNP Sylvia Schroeder <schrodeo@cox.net> Mon, May 11, 7:01 PM (16 hours ago) Please open the park for this season. I’ve already booked 2 weeks in an Estes Park cottage. I plan to purchase a yearly pass in June as I also visit the park all summer long from other locations. Rocky Mountain National Park Ed Buglewicz <eb4872@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 7:02 PM (16 hours ago) To whom it may concern, I’m writing on behalf of all the hardworking folks who make their living in Estes Park. RMNP is a huge draw bringing visitors to the entire area in turn providing a financial livelihood to these fine families. I’ve had family that has lived in the Granby area and have enjoyed Rocky Mountain National Park for years. Please open the Park so that others can enjoy it’s beauty as well as providing financial support for Estes Park and the other surrounding communities that have been hit so hard by Covid 19. I appreciate your thoughtful consideration, Ed Re-opening Rocky Mountain National Park Theresa Sloboth <tms729@aol.com> Mon, May 11, 7:05 PM (16 hours ago) Dear Town Clerk, It has come to our attention that Rocky Mountain National Park is to remain closed indefinitely. While the health and well being of the citizens of Colorado and the tourists is of utmost importance, it is equally important that the associated businesses have the opportunity to reopen during this upcoming summer season. Without the park guests, many businesses in Estes Park in particular, will be unable to pay their expenses and their employees which will cause some to close and significant personal and economic hardship. We 230 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment understand it's a difficult decision but safely opening RMNP is critical to the future survival of many businesses and peoples lives. Thank you for your consideration, Dan & Theresa Sloboth Opening of RMNP and the town of Estes Russell Lucas <honeyman970@yahoo.com> Mon, May 11, 7:07 PM (16 hours ago) If so many cities and towns in different states across the country are open now then why wouldn’t you open Estes park and rmnp . If you don’t you are going to devastate a lot of small business owners and there families. Please open up Sincerely Russell Lucas RMNP Michelle Hurni <michellehurni@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 7:08 PM (16 hours ago) Please understand how important it is for Rocky Mountain National Park to open. We all understand there are risks involved, however, we also cannot continue this closure indefinitely, or even through park of the summer. Estes Park survives on tourists and people in this town are suffering. Personally, I have two businesses in town. One was completely shut down and I have had zero income for over 45 days. The other business is operating at a bare minimum because the town has sent the message to our guests, 2nd home owners, and even residents who were out of town when the state shutdown that they are not welcome here thanks to messages our town trustees have sent out. The Coronavirus is not the only killer. Families need paychecks. They need to be able to feed their families. They need to be able to pay their rent and their mortgages. Other parks have opened successfully, why can't RMNP? RMNP is an outdoor area and a public land. The outdoors is the best place for people to be during times of virus. Other public lands in the area have been used throughout this shutdown. Yes, we all understand there is a risk involved. Yes, we understand there will be tourists here in droves. We also understand that the risk is relatively low (less than .33% of people in the entire state of Colorado have tested positive for Covid-19). Have some empathy for the people in Estes Park who want to reopen and survive. Take care, Michelle Hurni Home owner in Estes Park for over 25 years Open Rocky Mountain National Park 231 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Hank Ingles <rjquidmo@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 7:10 PM (16 hours ago) To Whom It May Concern: I write to express concern that the Town of Estes Park may not support the re-opening of Rocky Mountain National Park. I understand the seriousness of the decision you face. Yes -- an easy solution is to continue the closure of the Park and the policy of encouraging visitors to stay away. I strongly urge you to reconsider this policy. As the son of a former Estes Park businesswoman – owner of a business on Elkhorn for over 12 years – I thoroughly understand the flow of tourists to and through the village to be vital to its economic survival. Also, as a summer employee of the original owner/builder and operator of National Forest Tours, I am aware of the necessity of tourists visiting Estes to ensure the viability of a local business. Please – do not be short sited and attempt to guarantee the ‘health’ of the village and in so doing kill the goose that lays the golden eggs. Without a flow of visitors, businesses will be unable to pay local folks who rely on the tourist economy for their bread and butter. We are indeed living in a difficult and unpleasant time --- but Estes has for years offered an escape and an opportunity for joy and happiness. What better time for Estes to step forward – and with proper safe- guards – offer individuals suffering through this unpleasantness – a breath of joy and a smile? Please – do not take any action to limit the access of tourists to Estes Park. The life of the village depends on your actions. James Ingles RMNP Melanie Eber <jente@q.com> Mon, May 11, 7:12 PM (16 hours ago) to me Please do not close the park this summer. I live in Westminster and we drive up to the park about every two or three weekends in the summer to just sit and chill. If the golf courses can open I don’t see why the park must stay closed. I don’t believe Estes Park will survive if the park is closed. Melanie Eber Open Rocky Mountain National Park Judy Friar <jjfriar2@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 7:14 PM (16 hours ago) Rocky Mountain National Park needs to be open! It is a national park and should not be kept from the public. If people choose to go they should be allowed to go. Businesses NEED the parks to be open to be able to continue. Tax payers pay for the upkeep and maintenance of the park. It should be open for their use! Sincerely, 232 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment A Taxpayer Supporting the opening of RMNP Ron Funderburke <ron.funderburke@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 7:16 PM (16 hours ago) Greetings Estes Park, I understand that the town will discuss the recommendation to reopen Rocky Mountain National Park or keep the park closed for the summer months. I know that’s a heavy decision, weighing factors that I cannot entirely fathom. I would like to represent one line of thinking on the issue for your consideration. In a typical summer, I work and train guides to work in RMNP. Together, we teach hundreds of students every summer. Keeping the park closed will deprive us of work, it will deprive our students of a valuable classroom, and it will deprive the local economy of lodging and dining customers. We appreciate the health concerns associated with visitors, but we’re confident that we can educate our students to protect themselves and locals with the conscientious use of masks, gloves, and restrained interactions with locals. Thank you for your consideration and good luck with this difficult choice. Ron Funderburke Director of Education Colorado Mountain School AMGA Certified Rock Guide AMGA Certified Alpine Guide RMNP Jan&Carolyn Evans Mon, May 11, 7:16 PM (16 hours ago) My husband and I are writing to encourage the Town of Estes Park to open Rocky Mountain National Park now. Our business community is on the verge of collapse. It can not withstand a continued closure. Jan and Carolyn Evans RMNP opening Nicole Cousineau <cousfam@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 7:17 PM (16 hours ago) To the Town Board, Please use any influence you have to open RMNP. The park needs to open so that our businesses can stay open and families can pay bills. We need to care about people's health while also supporting our economy, so that we don't further destroy peoples lives. Nicole Cousineau 233 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment open mountain national park page watson <pagenona@msn.com> Mon, May 11, 7:18 PM (16 hours ago) We strongly support opening rocky mountain national park. Without the park open estes park will soon suffer a financial meltdown. Page and Nona Watson, estes park, co. Park opening Wes Moore Mon, May 11, 7:21 PM (16 hours ago) I support opening the park immediately! Wes Moore Re-opening of RMNP Sarah Westerheide <sdw53@att.net> Mon, May 11, 7:22 PM (15 hours ago) Hello - We are writing this email in support of the re-opening of Rocky Mountain National Park. We first would like to say that we are homeowners in Estes Park, and we are fully understanding of the wish to keep exposure to Covid-19 to a minimum in Estes Park. We were drawn to the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park and to the family friendliness of the town some 30 years ago. It has been our family's vacation spot since then and was the reason we chose to make a considerable investment in the community. We now have family and friends come each year and contribute to the economy of the Estes Park. All that is to say that the economic structure of Estes Park is based considerably on Rocky Mountain National Park and the revenue it brings to town, not the other way around. For over 100 years the economy of Estes Park has been based on tourism. It pays the bills of the residents and the bills of the city. If the national park is not re-opened in a reasonable amount of time, Estes Park businesses will have few choices. And it won't affect just the tourist based businesses, but all the supporting businesses as well. However, if the park is opened, businesses will have choices on how to handle customer visits and how they wish to mitigate chances of the spread of Covid-19. These types of decisions are being made all over the country. RMNP is a national park and is there for all the citizens of the United States not just a small group. While it is extremely important to protect the health of the residents of Estes Park, it is even more important to protect the health of the town itself. We hope that you will consider favorably the re-opening of RMNP in the near future so everyone can begin to make plans that will address the health and safety of all. Sincerely yours, Chuck and Sarah Westerheide Opening of Rocky Mountain National Park 234 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Ken Adair, Bradshaw Cottages Mon, May 11, 7:23 PM (15 hours ago) Dear Town Clerk: As the owners of one of the oldest businesses in Estes Park, Bradshaw Cottages on East Riverside Drive, we know the many obstacles we face in a seasonal tourist town. We choose to do so because we love the Town of Estes Park, the Rocky Mountain National Park, and the visitors of each. Please open the Rocky Mountain National Park now. We cannot continue to operate with our hands tied behind our backs. We need tourists in this town and the Park to survive. Please open the RMNP now! Thank you, Ken & June Adair Bradshaw Cottages Open the Park and Revise Mask Ordinance, Stop enforcement - Estes is Open David Bard Mon, May 11, 7:24 PM (15 hours ago) There is a large group of families, business owners and concerned citizens who are very concerned about putting food on the table and paying their bills. We are beginning to organize as a cohesive group in order to help town administration understand better the ramifications of their decisions. As it stands now, I really don't see many downtown business owners' interests being represented by the Board. Decisions seem to be made without understanding how those decisions affect others. Some say it's best to "do something" - it's really not. Doing something just for the sake of doing it, without sound, updated science to support does more harm than good - and we're seeing those results now. Businesses cannot afford to pay bills. Stimulus checks - if they are even received - cover a small amount of fixed costs for a short period of time. But there are many additional costs that we struggle to cover each week. I cannot even fathom how some restaurants are surviving with their overheads and margins already so thin. People need to feed their families. We want to work hard to do this - as opposed to taking handouts from the government. I am a military veteran. I was a Navy Corpsman who served with a Marine corps recon unit. And after 9/11, I was a Army combat medic. I've had hours of personal protection equipment training. I can tell you,cloth masks and bandannas do nothing except make the wearer feel good - and quite frankly, can do more harm. The science is there for people to see if they take a little personal responsibility and look at the many sources available to all of us. BUT... again, the wearing of a mask IS a personal choice and each person has the ability to choose how they wish to protect themselves and their family. That said, I believe all face covering ordinances should be advisory and optional. Wearing of the covering in the open air is, in my opinion, contrary to science-based fact. Make the ordinance voluntary. Furthermore, heavy-handed enforcement by the police drives people from Estes. Let the police do what they do best and not enforce face-covering mandates. I won't even get into the constitutional aspect of this as that will be played out in the courts soon enough. For now, how about removing the outdoor mandate and perhaps most importantly, quit expecting business owners to enforce it. We are not enforcers. My daughter was told to "F-off" for asking someone to please wear a mask the first day we re-opened. After that, I refuse to place her life, and possibly mine, in danger. I will not enforce. I expect adults to be adults and if you are not wearing a mask, I'm sure there is a reason for that. One person at the rally in Estes Park this past weekend is originally from Russia. She told me she left there because there are few freedoms and of course, massive government overreach. She said she sees much of what she left there now occurring here in the USA. 235 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment The small, friendly rally that saw all participants and the police who were monitoring behave in a civil and profession manner, will continue to grow in size and volume should our administration not recognize the harm they do with quick decision making. I will say, as a new business owner, there seems much more that we can do as we come together with the Chamber to make our collective voices heard. Our requests are quite simple. 1. Revise the ordinance to reflect optional outside. 2. Take the burden of enforcement off business owners (there seems to be a private property issue here as well - once inside the store that is private property - again, the courts will decide I'm sure). 3. Advocate for the complete reopening of Rocky Mountain National Park. Anything less I am sure will invite more protests and many, many more people as RMNP belongs to all Americans, and not just Estes Park. And I cannot state this any better than our Chamber has: Commerce is happening all over the state within the same health guidelines we follow in Larimer County. Commerce is not happening in Estes Park because the town is asking people to stay away. Paychecks feed families; the business community and the people we employ will be heard. Should we feel we are not being heard, more protest will follow in even larger numbers, from all over Colorado. With respect, David Bard RMNP Carolyn Wills <revs2003@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 7:27 PM (15 hours ago) to me Please open it for the sake of our local businesses! Carolyn Wills Please open Estes Park John D <jrd14er@gmail.com > Mon, May 11, 7:48 PM (15 hours ago) I'd like to go to Estes Park again this year with my family, and recommend many others to go too. I understand EP has closed and/or requires masks. Since masks are unhealthy for many of us that eliminates CO as we look for a good place to visit. The so-called stay at home orders have also undesired outcomes. 66% of the hospitalizations in NYC were from stay at home individuals. So everyone needs to get outside for their vitamin D and exercise. But what is even more important now is the economy. Otherwise we'll all experience a depression and that's a horrific period no one should ever taste. Please consider all the business owners in Estes Park and their sacrifices as well as their employees. The very real tragedy is being closed and all the repercussions for the well being of every person associated with the area. God bless. John Dunbar 236 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Re-Open Estes Park Inbox x Candace Fouts Mon, May 11, 7:50 PM (15 hours ago) Town Trustees, As a business owner I highly recommend Rocky Mountain NationalPark be re-opened ASAP in order for our businesses to survive. The closure happened at a time we all had been to market buying for our summer season. Most of us have already received merchandise and rely on the Memorial Day traffic to begin paying for our summer merchandise. I truly understand the importance of the Larimer County health department and the concerned citizens of Estes Park. I don’t know of a business owner that isn’t following the guidelines and I personally haven’t had any customers reject the rules. We plea for help as a business community that have been through fires, floods and still love our summer tourists that make it possible for us to live in this community. Thank you for your consideration to re-open RMNP and unite the town of Estes Park for out guest . Sincerely Candace Lyles Wynbrier LTD Wildlife Gallery And Wynbrier Home Opening the Park Mark Lee <knmlee@mac.com> Mon, May 11, 7:53 PM (15 hours ago) To Whom it May Concern; Is there any question that the park needs to be open? The park is THE industry in this town. Without it, there are fewer sales of everything this town markets. That means less revenue for those who own businesses. It means less tax revenue for the TOWN. It’s a no brainer to reopen. This disease will spread, with or without visitors. A huge percentage of us will catch it before there is a vaccine. Keeping the park closed may delay that, but it won’t change it. Time to reopen. Karen Lee, R.N. RMNP Debbie Hughes <hughesdebbie83@yahoo.com> Mon, May 11, 7:53 PM (15 hours ago) To whom it my concern: I am writing as a concerned landowner. My family has owned land in the Estes area for over fifty years.i understand your board will be making a decision of the opening of entrances to RMNP. I feel this is so necessary for the town of Estes Park. Their businesses thrive on tourists. I realize our country is experiencing a tragic pandemic. This has been such a hardship on so many. But, I can think of nothing better for our country than to let people be outdoors and enjoy the beauty of Colorado. Not only would it be helping citizens 237 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment cope with the circumstances, but it would help your community survive!!! Please open the park!!! Debbie Hughes Colorado d.schreiner@bresnan.net Mon, May 11, 7:53 PM (15 hours ago) to me Have you thought about opening up your town and RMNP to Colorado residents only. Open Park Emily Vondran <emilyvondran@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 7:57 PM (15 hours ago) To Whom It May Concern, I know you are considering the reopening of Rocky Mountain National Park. As a concerned citizen and frequent visitor to the park and Estes Park, I encourage you to reopen the park. The continued closure of the park will adversely affect the economy of Estes Park. Thank you kindly, Emily Vondran Open RMNP Janice Foley <ed_jan48@yahoo.com> Mon, May 11, 8:01 PM (15 hours ago) Please do not consider keeping RMNP and Estes Park closed until next year. Other National Parks have already opened back up. Please do not keep this one closed. So many families depend on tourism income from this beautiful park. Closure of Estes Park TRAVIS <rmdfence@comcast.net> Mon, May 11, 8:05 PM (15 hours ago) To Whom it May Concern: I am very concerned that the Town of Estes Park is considering closing the Town and Park for the rest of the year. This will hurt so many poeple and businesses in Northern Colorado who depend on the traffic and tourism that Estes Park generates during the summer season. You are not just considering what's right for the Town of Estes Park but you also making decisions for every person and business that depend on Estes Park's tourism. Your decision will effect communities from Denver to Fort Collins. 238 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment I believe a shut down of Estes Park will cause other businesses to shut down and will forever change your town. Businesses will not come back, due to your decision. Businesses may consider bringing lrgal action against the town. I hope you make the right decision. Thank you for taking the time to read my email. Travis Kerns RMNP/ vote open Ona Babiciute <ona.babiciute@icloud.com> Mon, May 11, 8:05 PM (15 hours ago) I am EP resident and my vote goes for opening the RMNP. Thank you, Ona Babiciute Rojas RMNP Kent Bosch <kentbosch@q.com> Mon, May 11, 8:08 PM (15 hours ago) Outdoor activity is an essential heath requirement. The park needs to open. State parks are opening. Other state parks are opening. We have a right to use OUR parks. The town is drowning as it is with ridiculous , overbearing restrictions. People need to work. Businesses need to operate. Over cautious, paranoid leaders to open their eyes and do the right thing. They need to be leaders. They need to respect the needs of the silent majority. Do the right thing. Open the town. Open the park. Kent Bosch Estes Park Sent from my iPhone Subject: Open RMNP, and reconsider your processes To: <trustees@estes.org>, <tmachalek@estes.org> Trustees, This weekend I watched a police officer kindly ask a family to don face masks, and they retreated to their car and departed. I watched it happen twice in 5 minutes. Their welcome to Estes Park didn’t go well. Each day at our store, we field about 6 calls or emails asking if Estes Park is “Open Yet?” Whether or not you admit that the dramatic ordinance and public statements have portrayed Estes Park as closed or unwelcome to visitors, that impression has been successful. I realize that the decision to open RMNP is not yours, and Superintendent Sidles likely has a prepared plan and statement for the board meeting, so my words may be without any impact. However, as our local leaders say they are working furiously to ‘keep us safe’, even though the default should be OPEN, there are stakeholders and taxpayers begging for the gates to be unlocked. Add my name demanding that you open Rocky Mountain National Park yesterday, please! Unfortunately, I think, the debut of our new town leadership started with that abrupt meeting on Friday to enact a mask ordinance by the weekend, showing the new leadership power and style- which was enough to draw protesters into the streets and start arguments in the grocery store. Ironically, the actual effectiveness of masks in public are so poor, which is clear after just a few minutes observing local behavior: wearing them low, around the neck, constant adjustment, on 239 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment and off for this or that. Tom Gonzales told us not to wear them if it created more face touching, and he is our County Health Director. We are to trust Wendy, Carly, Marie, Patrick, Ken, Barbara and Cindy more than Mr Gonzales because, they are Trustees? There is a problem with this process, and I have yet to hear any acknowledgement that things could have been handled differently- except for Dr Marie Cenac, who has consistently called out procedural concerns which were indeed real, yet they were quickly dismissed. COVID symptoms have been evident in Estes since December, and is not an emergency threat as you would have us believe. The perceived emergency came from a delay in action, then a surge of government behavior which was an easy wave to catch. On the other end, it will not go away suddenly, there is no silver bullet coming, and if you have not been exposed to this virus you have been living in a bubble, actually. You have or you will, but neither means you will die, and any resident could make the choice for themselves to isolate from others to any degree. That does not translate into placing rules upon the entire community to protect a perceived threat from affecting those with free will to choose how they will interact with the world. Our towns response to COVID feels like you anticipate seeing the virus coming up highway 36, plan to deflect it with a road block, then get back to the business of debating bears rights. Is that really so far from the truth? Early decisions of the town have been well intentioned, but maintaining an emergency state of rule making and meeting isolation are no longer justified. Tonight, you will even consider re-introducing last years campaign to convert Elkhorn Ave into a pedestrian mall, under the umbrella of the COVID emergency- For Public Safety- which is a mad grasp by the TAB, in order not to let this crisis go to waste. Finally, what you do with my letter, and any others which have been presented by your constituents on either side of an issue is important. The keystone of public participation in rule making and your governing is hearing the voices of the people. Collecting a bunch of emails, letters and phone calls into a stack ‘for review’ before the meeting isn’t enough. Take the time to read each letter aloud in the meeting for all to hear at the same time, and don’t set them aside in exchange for a ‘consensus summary’. You have made a choice to isolate the public from this process which likely relieves the pressure you should emotionally feel while representing those people. That isolation could be overcome by an elected group who was interested in the voices of their community, because doing things ‘the safe way’ as you have been instructed is a cop out. Innovate! Utilize the generous square footage of the normally quiet event center to hold a public meeting with room to spread out and plexiglass shields if you need that to feel safe; set up the new mobile stage at the rodeo grandstands to shelter the trustees in the arena while the public speaks in order… Want to make headlines for doing things right? Put the people first and prioritize your efforts to be effective leaders after considering all the information, including your constituents voices. After watching your comments from the emergency meeting, I’d ask that you please do a better job pretending to speak spontaneously when you read a statement you wrote before the meeting, which will at least give the impression you listened before making a decision. The new policy for public participation is a step forward, but leaves the responsibility for a good internet connection, with the privilege and responsibility of participating in the hands of the taxpayer. You can do better than this. This entire process has rattled me. I am discouraged by your fumbling and refusal to take any responsibility for some poor decisions; I am embarrassed that I, and other Americans have become compliant softies who can be crippled by the fear you helped deliver, based on… well, you have never cited a source for your decisions, or data points that guide your process or milestone standards. WE can do better, and I will commit to being much more engaged in the community in which I have everything at stake in, as I work every day in Estes Park, collecting the money which funds the decisions you make. I appreciate your service, and hope that tomorrow will bring some hope in the future of our community as you consider making common sense adjustments to the mask ordinance, and how you govern this town. Respectfully, Mark Igel RE: Opening Mountain Blown Glass Mon, May 11, 8:15 PM (15 hours ago) Hi, 240 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment We have the store Mountain Blown Glass and would like the town to re-open with out all the regulations it has in place. We as people know the right thing to do and we do not need the Town of Estes Park telling us what is right or wrong in this situation. We need the National Park to open up so The Town of Estes Park has revenue to pay all of it's employee's and for the stores to be able to pay their employee's. Thank you , Dave & Jodi Clifton Mountain Blown Glass Open the National Park Betsy Tallman <mountaincabincreations@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 8:20 PM (15 hours ago) I want to ask that you please open Rocky Mountain National Park. It is a valuable resource for the town of Estes Park, both for the local citizens who use it for recreation and relaxation, but also for visitors who bring income into the town. Many small business owners are struggling to keep their businesses and keeping the National Park closed will continue to negatively impact those businesses, and eventually deplete the town's source of tax revenue. Opening the park will allow visitors to bring income to those businesses and help families who are struggling financially during this time. I believe with many of the mandates put into place regarding social distancing, cleaning recommendations for hotels, and pick-up at restaurants, the opening of the park will not cause a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases in Estes. Thank you, Betsy Tallman Please open RMNP Dr. Jill & Dr. Grant Spencer Family Chiropractic <spencerfamilychiropractic@yahoo.com> Mon, May 11, 8:23 PM (15 hours ago) Dear town clerk (aka Jackie Williamson), It has come to my attention that many locals have been writing in, opposed to RMNP opening soon. As a business owner, not in retail but dependent upon the owners, opening the park would help to facilitate stimulation to our local businesses, who although open, are not receiving the park visitor numbers. I encourage the decision makers to listen to heartbeat of the town and allow the park to reopen; not doing so will pose a threat to our small mountain town and it’s livelihood. Sincerely, Dr. Jill Spencer RMNP Gary Siler <silergary1@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 8:25 PM (15 hours ago) As a seasonal home owner for over 20 years, and a visitor for over 40, I as many know of the beauty and special role that the park plays in our lives. Please open! Families all over the country rely on this spectacular destination to not only give them recreation, but refill their soul. If there is ever a time we need to 241 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment “visit the mountains” it is now. Please consider my/our request. Gary L. Siler Resident McGregor Ranch Board Member YMCA of the ROCKIES Open RMNP Kris Dawley <KrisDawley@msn.com> Mon, May 11, 8:29 PM (15 hours ago) Town Council, I am requesting that you please support the opening of RMNP. There has been much discussion on what the proper health and safety response should be to Covid 19 and unfortunately we are not giving due consideration to what the negative impacts are to our general population. We have over 30 million unemployed in the US due to the restrictions and countless large and small business filing for bankruptcy. These are real people with names and faces who have lost their jobs, businesses and now cannot pay their rent or mortgages and in some cases may lose their life savings and even end up homeless. Here in Estes Park we have a duty to protect all our citizens and this has to be a holistic conversation. Keeping the RMNP closed among other restrictions will continue the kill the livelihood of many of our local business owners who call Estes home. We need to move beyond the overly simplistic open vs closed conversation and start opening our town and our businesses safely. Own town relies on tourism so yes this means we need to start opening the doors for the tourists and locals to support our local businesses. I understand that we have a large "at risk" population but we can open the Park and the Town for business without unduly jeopardizing their health. For those that are at higher risk they should take additional precautions and may want to continue to stay away from busy public areas. But this can be done while we restore the freedom of our business owners to pursue their livelihoods and reopen their business. I am saddened to hear people that either have jobs or who are retired and don't need a job be so reckless in discounting the impact to the lives of our local business owners due to these closures. I often hear that those that are for reopening businesses are being selfish and risking other lives. I would offer the counter thought and say that those restricting other peoples ability to make a living are being selfish so that they can feel safe. Those that feel the need have the freedom to stay home, please give those that need to make a living and feed their families the freedom to do so. Please consider the impacts of your decisions for all the people that live and work in Estes. thanks for your time, Kris Dawley Estes resident RMNP Lisa Devine <epstylistld@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 8:33 PM (15 hours ago) 242 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Hi, I’m writing this because I am a concerned small business owner in Estes Park....... We need to get RMNP opened, our businesses and our livelihood depends on it! If the Park is not reopened, it could have a dire effect on Estes Park in general! I know there are many that worry about opening it up, because of a huge influx of people; but I believe we could have some sort of soft opening, maybe being able to drive through, but keep picnic areas closed, or something; I’m not exactly sure what the answer is; I just honestly believe that RMNP needs to open in some way! Our businesses need it, Estes needs it!! Thank you; Lisa Devine RMNP Opening em Mon, May 11, 8:35 PM (15 hours ago) Town Clerk Mayor Board of Trustees Respectfully It's time we open the Park and Vacation Rentals up It will already take years for the businesses up here to recoup the losses we have incurred The Town also We cant continue as we are I realize Its not Town decision but the voice has a big impact to Darla and the powers that be My crew is struggling to pay Bill's as they have not worked since March Property owners are struggling to pay Bill's and taxes as we have cancellations into Sept already The Town doesnt control opening of Vaca Rentals but do control the hotels/motels opening....they could have kept them closed Let's get things opened up So some can financially survive Respectfully Rob and Renee McCauley Rocky Mountains Property Services Open RMNP werplayinhooky@yahoo.com Mon, May 11, 8:42 PM (14 hours ago) As a local artist and resident since 2008, I am asking for the town to encourage reopening RMNP with proper safety guidelines for park employees. The citizens of Colorado are needing local recreational activities to continue to manage personal health, such as depression, anxiety and fitness. Limiting our ability to enjoy the parks that we are known for is creating serious health problems far worse than this virus. It has been proven by multiple research facilities that fresh air, activity, sunshine and social distancing are great for our immune systems as for our mental health. As a former safe house manager, it is wll known to me how dangerous situations like these lock downs and limiting family activities can be for women and children living in unsafe relationships. Violent situations in the home are on the rise and opening RMNP would offer the opportunities mentioned above to help reduce frictions and abuse. Give us back our ability to recreate outside in our parks. Thanks for hearing my concerns and solutions Annette Marshall 243 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Opening of RMNP Inbox x Ben Legzdins <epguidedtours@gmail.com > Mon, May 11, 8:42 PM (14 hours ago) To whom it may concern, My name is Ben Legzdins, owner of Estes Park Guided Tours. I am strongly asking that you re open the Park as soon as possible. We have gone 2 months now without any income, and all our attempts for the disaster loan funding have not come through. I have a family to feed and since you have now opened up hotels for people to come, we need the Park reopened so that these people wont be stranded in town. I understand you are concerned about the citizens here, however if the citizens are concerned about going outside, then they can certainly remain home and shelter. We on the other hand are needing the Park reopened so that we can get back to work. This town relies on tourists, and by keeping it closed will economically be a disaster. Please listen to your reliable workers and let us get back to work so that we can support our families. I have had nothing but cancellations and refunds for the past 2 months. People are reaching out to us wanting to book for summer, however we cant give them an answer because the Park remains closed. Please open the RMNP as soon as possible. Kind regards, Ben Legzdins. Re opening Grant Spencer Mon, May 11, 8:46 PM (14 hours ago) It has been brought to my attention that there has there has been significant number of requests via email to not open the town and rnmp. I am personally against keeping both closed down. I know the park has to get permission from dept of interior. I think they should open when they are ready to do so. The people and friends of mine that are not salaried employees are hurting. People will be responsible, most of them. Barring a unprecedented medical breakthrough there will be no vaccine that’s effective. It’s a virus not a bacteria. Wake up people Read that to your people Opening RMNP Larry Yarrington <larryy1940@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 8:48 PM (14 hours ago) to me I am fully in favor of opening the park. 244 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment RMNP closure Susan Mostek <smostek16@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 8:51 PM (14 hours ago) Hello I understand that the subject of Rocky Mountain National Park remaining closed is coming up tomorrow. I would like to comment and say that I really think RMNP should re-open. My husband and I make frequent trips to Estes Park to enjoy the nature in the Park, to shop at the wonderful stores and eat at the restaurants. I know this Spring/Summer and Autumn Seasons are so important to all the businesses in Estes and I would just hate to see business owners hanging on by a thread now losing everything if the Park continues to remain closed. I believe the town is such a treasure to tourists and those of us who are blessed to live close by. I would hate to see all the businesses that we love suffer. Please encourage Rocky Mountain National Park to be re- opened so that all of us may continue to enjoy it. Thanks for for your consideration Sincerely, Susan Mostek Boulder, CO Open RMNP michellefurmaga <michellefurmaga@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 9:03 PM (14 hours ago) I would respectfully suggest that we support the opening of the Park. Many of our businesses may not survive if this severe restriction on their income continues much longer. We need to ensure the "cure" is not worse than the disease. Thanks for your consideration. Dr. Michelle Furmaga Please open Estes Park for business! Laurianne Michael <lmichael718@icloud.com> Mon, May 11, 9:04 PM (14 hours ago) To whom it may concern, I am writing on behalf of the businesses, community and tourists (me and my family) who love Estes Park. Please consider re-opening Estes Park for business and tourism soon! When business thrives, community thrives. If business is not allowed to open, it will have a negative cascading effect on the community at large. Please spare this community from an unnecessary devastating economic impact. RMNP is an affordable family destination. It is not only the beauty of the area that draws tourists year after year, but the kind, family-oriented businesses and atmosphere. There are ways to manage crowds and even practice social distancing or modifications thereof. Please give the Estes Park business community the opportunity to come together, serve their community and tourists, in creative and safe ways. I have full confidence that they are able to do this! We desire to give them our business this summer! Thank you. Sincerely, 245 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Laurianne Michael, Omaha NE (Long time Estes Park patron and RMNP enthusiast) Tomorrows town hall meeting Estes Park ATV Rentals Mon, May 11, 9:05 PM (14 hours ago) Our Constitution provides us with certain unwavering rights that states: We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. Our fathers and mothers before us WW1, WW2, Korean, Vietnam, Desert Storm and the conflicts we are still presently in sacrificed their lives for us to live in a more perfect Union. This Union consists a Constitution that states in amendment 5: nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; There had be no due process of law! All small and large businesses have made huge sacrifices and had property closed for public safety. Our Lives have been deprived, and we have no liberty. We all closed our doors, laid off countless employees and worried about how we are going to open. Our own State and Local Governments are not letting us open. They are violating our Constitutional rights and must be accountable for their actions. We must take back our government and find people that want to represent the people for the people, not for there own political agendas or personal believes. We need strong Women and Men to stand up to this dictatorship who imposes these rules and regulation of tyranny in the name of public health. We can no longer stand still and do nothing and watch what took 243 years to make be destroyed by the politicians the constitution was meant to protect us from. IT’S WE THE PEOPLE not WE THE HEALTH DEPT. OF THE UNITIED STATES. As one WW1 solders said, and I quote. “I believe in them. Therefore, I fought to protect them. At least that is what I was doing. If it wasn’t for that, then I have no idea what the hell I was doing there. This man and many more like him sacrificed their lives for us to live in a 'land of the free, home of the brave. I still believe in the brave and yes, we are free at least I think we are. This Virus is not beating us, it is us who is beating us. We need to take back our lives. Live Brave, Live Boldly and do the right thing. OPEN OUR COUNTY. OPEN OUR BUSINESSES. OPEN OUR HOMES AND LET US DO WHAT WE DO BEST. BE AMERICANS. Open the City Open the RMNP PLEASE Thank you Troy Kerns Reopening of RMNP Becky Personal <becko1213@yahoo.com > Mon, May 11, 7:56 PM (15 hours ago) Dear Members of the Board of Trustees, I have friends who own businesses in Estes and they are hurting. I am anxious to see them begin to thrive again. That being said, I believe it is premature to open RMNP. I know that, especially during these trying times, fresh air, sunshine, and outdoor activities are vital for all of us. Unfortunately, the opening of the the Park will bring a barrage of visitors not only in to Rocky (where it is somewhat possible to socially distance) but also in to town. That is great for businesses but, after witnessing this weekend’s anti-mask protest rally, it is apparent that local law enforcement is not willing to enforce the mask rule. That leaves our citizens vulnerable to those who are traveling here from many different areas. Sure, we can stay at home and distance ourselves from town but those visitors will also be going to places 246 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment where locals must go such as the grocery store and the pharmacy. We do not have the option for grocery delivery. We have to get out for necessities. I strongly urge you to ask Park officials and the Department of the Interior to wait at least until June 10 (the date that the mask ordinance expires) to reopen. We have a greater chance to “educate” (since we are clearly not “enforcing”) a somewhat smaller number of people than we would have if Rocky is open and people are arriving in droves. In my opinion, that strikes a balance between allowing shops to reopen but maintaining a more manageable number of people and “educating” them on the importance of wearing masks. Thank you very much for your consideration. Becky Browning Estes Park Guston Browning <gusjackie70@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 9:07 PM (14 hours ago) Well said! May 12, 2020 Board of Trustee Meeting James Alsum <james.alsum@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 9:08 PM (14 hours ago) Dear Estes Park Board of Trustees, It has come to my attention that there may be a decision regarding opening the National Park tomorrow. I cannot imagine the difficulty in making such an important decision for not only the health of the community but the impact upon the people in the community of Estes Park. I would urge that the business owners and community needs to make ends meet to continue to provide for families and cannot continue to function and certainly some will be forced into closure if they cannot work or attract business. It has the potential of restoring the hope to the community of Estes Park. Considering: The decline in COVID-19 cases, the flattening of the curve, open hospital beds, state campgrounds reopening, the risk to the economy, physical provision of citizens, as well as the mental health of individuals being of major concern for our community; this situation requires desperate attention. It is difficult for people to see crowed prosperous corporations (like our own Safeway) flourishing, but all small businesses and owners be dramatically impacted and potentially forced to close or take out loans. Small businesses as well as a large 265,769-acre National Park can implement the proper safety standards that the large “essential” businesses are doing, while having much less traffic than the large corporations have been functioning for the past 2 months. Why force people who need jobs work in the “essential” businesses that they don’t desire to work in and see their businesses that have been built from ground up that they love quickly crumble. All individuals should be given the opportunity to work, health, and recreation. Could it be that these are the unforeseen rights the founding fathers had in mind for the 9th amendment and the freedoms that we have fought so hard to protect? I would desire to see the National Park and small businesses able to safely be enjoyed again! I do not believe that this decision will be an easy one to make and I know there are many factors to consider. Thank you for your hard work, and faithful care for the people in our community in a situation no one expected to face! Respectfully, James Alsum Please Reopen RMNP 247 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Laura Reese Mon, May 11, 9:12 PM (14 hours ago) I am writing you this evening asking that you please reopen RMNP. So many families in Estes rely on income that primarily comes in thanks to tourism and, without the park, Estes just isn’t a tourist destination. I help manage a vacation rental cabin that my parents own and so many of our reservations have let us know their intent to cancel if the Park remains closed. This impacts us, the restaurants they would have gone to, the stores they would have shopped at, and more. Many are quick to say those of us wanting the Park to reopen are just “chasing the buck,” but this isn’t about getting rich, it’s about providing for our families. We don’t want to be reckless in reopening, but reopening does need to happen. There is so much talk about the public health threat from COVID, but not enough talk about the far-reaching public threats caused by poverty. We need to make some major changes so we don’t get to that point. I am also concerned about overcrowding on trails outside the park that remain open (like Lily Mountain). I believe reopening the Park would help spread people out a bit. I also think that, should the Park remain closed, more and more people will simply ignore that and go in anyway (Lily Lake this weekend was a madhouse with people parked all along the highway) and there will be unintended consequences. Thank you for your consideration. I hope Estes Park will get back on its feet safely very soon. Please reopen RMNP. I miss it so. Laura Reese Estes Park, CO 80517 Reopening RMNP Amanda Yanik <amandagamgee@yahoo.com> Mon, May 11, 9:18 PM (14 hours ago) Please reopen Rocky Mountain National Park. No outbreaks have been reported from outdoor locations, and hiking and sunshine are good for your health. Many businesses in Estes will not survive if the shutdown continues any longer. They need tourist revenue. By limiting capacity at these shops you can keep it safer. You’ll never be able to guarantee 100% that people won’t get sick, but guess what? You could never guarantee that before this, and you won’t ever. You need to let people live. Outdoor recreation is absolutely essential. Thank you, Amanda Yanik Reopening RMNP Dave Grigsby <dvdgrigsby@yahoo.com> Mon, May 11, 9:26 PM (14 hours ago) to me Good day, I write to ask/persuade/demand the reopening of the people’s beloved land, Rocky Mountain National Park. The science and data has shown us that nature’a gifts are in fact the true healers against covid 19. Let the people responsibly enjoy their land. Let us take care of the vulnerable demographics while allowing the businesses and those in the community they support thrive. It’s time to reopen. 248 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Humbly and respectfully, David Grigsby Opening Rocky Mountain National Park DeAnna Wederski <dmwederski@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 9:39 PM (14 hours ago) This has been an overwhelming time for all of you while you are trying your best to please so many and do the right thing and I appreciate that. Everyday I am hearing stories from individual businesses in town and their challenges, some the same and some more unique to there own situations during this difficult season. One thing that I am hearing the most from them is that they would really like to see the Rocky Mountain National Park opened and not hindered so they can get back to business as usual and maybe even make up for some of their losses that they have experienced because of their businesses being closed for so long. One store owner's mother told me that her daughter and son-in-law have a store filled with winter merchandise they have to move so they can refill it for the summer. They truly need our help to get up and running again with as much normalcy as possible. Employees need to get back to work. I have a family member who was laid off right after starting a new job in town because of the Covid-19 virus and is still not back to work. Some of these residents are feeling the desperation to get back to work which may be difficult for some retired folks to understand. Then there are those of us who would just like to get back to our outdoor activities like driving through the Park or hiking. I know that a portion of our community is fearful, but in my opinion, those who feel afraid or vulnerable should stay safe at home and let the rest of us get on with living. I have read comments on the RMNP Facebook Page that were telling future visitors to keep us safe and not to come to our town or the RMNP yet or this summer season at all! Do they really understand at all what that would do to our community?! Please open Rocky Mountain National Park! Do it for our businesses and for those of us who are ready to move in the direction of getting back to living a full life again with our families and friends. Sincerely, DeAnna Wederski 5-12-2020 Meeting x Eliott Kroll <eliott.kroll@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 9:39 PM (14 hours ago) "The parks do not belong to one state or to one section.... The Yosemite, the Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon are national properties in which every citizen has a vested interest; they belong as much to the man of Massachusetts, of Michigan, of Florida, as they do to the people of California, of Wyoming, and of Arizona." Stephen T. Mather, NPS Director, 1917-1929. We are living through unprecedented times. Hard decisions must be made. Leadership at all levels of government are scrambling for answers. However, this is not a time to make rash decisions out of fear of the unknown. 249 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment The residents of Estes Park should not be viewed as a unanimous monoculture of people focused only on ensuring that we stay inside our homes and cower from the world. Indeed the first reason many people have chosen to live here--myself included--is precisely the access to the lands inside the boundaries of Rocky Mountain National Park. Our town exists entirely on the basis of tourists visiting our mountain paradise. We certainly do not have any major manufacturing or agriculture jobs here, and the preservation of our land is worth only so much as it is enjoyed by those willing to pay for the experience. Anyone that has ever run a business knows that prices are not a function of 'cost plus.' Value is a subjective measure by every individual customer. When we are not allowed to offer the biggest asset this town has, our visitors will not come. They will not spend money. Many other national parks will already be open this month. Why would anyone visit Estes Park and spend money when they are not allowed to have any fun here? Tourists will be sending their dollars to communities by parks that are open. The residents of this town will forfeit millions of dollars that cannot and will not be replaced by anyone. We understand that is the point of shutting the park down. But if town and federal officials believe anything in this town will survive a year-long shutdown, we are in for a very expensive mistake. We must also consider that elections in November will be coming soon. I cannot imagine that someone working in NPS wants to be in the personal crosshairs of Donald Trump facing re-election with restless constituents that want to visit the land that their federal taxes have paid for. Local businesses have already suffered. When these businesses disappear, their employees disappear. Even Safeway cannot survive a long-term shutdown when there are no customers left in this town. Fellow residents hoping for a long term shutdown haven't even fully considered their own situation. A year-long shutdown will result in a temporary ghost town. Property values will plummet as vast amounts of improved real estate open up for purchase. We already have vacant spaces in our downtown. How many more can we afford? We have only lived here for a few short months. However, it has become apparent to me that Estes Park has not remained this untouched by mega corporation development simply because large commercial firms aren't interested. I wonder if we have yet contemplated the effects of keeping our national park shut down when the Town of Estes Park does not itself own a printing press for dollars otherwise. This is not a short term issue of merely collecting or not collecting tax dollars to support the township. Keeping Rocky Mountain National Park shut down will spell the end of nearly every local business and job in this town when federal stimulus dollars run out. What then, becomes of these properties? Does another small-town private investor open the same business that failed before simply due to town interference when there is no sign of prosperity ahead? Our land will be bought out, auctioned, or seized by mega banks and large commercial developers at rock- bottom prices. The town's apparent vision of a quaint mountain community exists only because we have retained local control of our land. The local control of our land rests not in our government. It rests in our residents having a shared interest in prosperity. The people screaming for keeping the park shut down only have quiet land that retains value because this remains a quaint mountain town. Large scale commercial development will take over our politics and our town when local private land owners are driven out by a town government that makes living and working here an impossibility. Banks just received trillions of extra dollars from the CARES Act. What is it that we think these dollars might be used for? Change will come, and business will re-open one way or another. Which way do we want this to happen? Estes Park residents own land around the park. We do not own the park. The park owns us, our incomes, and our nest eggs. There are plenty of places in the United States where shut-in NIMBYs can live long, happy lives without destroying those of other people. Nobody is stopping them from quarantining themselves in their own homes on their own land. They can remain in their homes for the next year if they please, but they have no right to dictate their lifestyle choices upon the rest of the town residents or to the American people who have paid substantial fortunes both personal and public to subsidize the fortunes and lifestyles of the town's wealthier residents. 250 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment But there is light at the end of the shutdown tunnel. By ending these shutdowns before other parks and other communities, Estes Park can enjoy a head start and extend seasonal tourism. People are restless. They want to visit the beautiful outdoor spaces we have to offer. Estes Park has the potential to enjoy a record year while maintaining a safe environment for residents and tourists alike. Or, we can go bankrupt. By keeping Rocky Mountain National Park shut down, the town of Estes Park will be surrendering all local control over our land, fortunes, and politics to billionaires, mega corporations, and big banks. The story of America will never be written by great or petty tyrants. It is in these moments of fear when we must make bold decisions. The charge of government is not only the protection of life. It is equally charged with the protection of liberty and the pursuit of happiness. "As Olmsted [FLO, Sr.] demonstrated, the question in a democratic society is not the acceptance or rejection of what the people want. People get the recreation that imaginative leadership gives them.... The essence of recreational policy in a democratic society, he believed, was the willingness to treat the ordinary citizen as something other than a passive customer to be managed and entertained. Olmsted based his theory of recreation on what he called "a faith in the refinement of the republic," a faith in the possibility of liberation from self-interested manipulation." Joseph L. Sax, "America's National Parks: Their Principles, Purposes, and Prospects, Natural History, Supplement, October 1976. Thank you, Eliott Kroll & Lacey James National Park opening? Peter Reinertsen <preinertsen232@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 9:41 PM (14 hours ago) Town Board Members, I hope you, the town board members, will not stand in the way of Rocky Mountain National Park opening in a timely manner. Our town needs the revenue that tourists bring to us to continue to be a viable community. We have more than "flattened the curve" in Estes and I think that it is time to open the Park. Is there the possibility to have more Covid cases if the town and National Park open? Sure there is and it probably will happen. It is a virus after all. The lock down, the stay at home orders have been followed for the most part and now it is time for us to face reality. We have to open things back up and start to build immunity to this virus that is here to stay. One person's freedom should not end because of another's fear. Thank you for taking the time to read this email. Sincerely, Peter Reinertsen Rocky Mt State Park Gwendolyn Rae Corgan <GwenRae@sbcglobal.net> Mon, May 11, 9:43 PM (14 hours ago) Please open the Park. Thank you, Gwendolyn Corgan Wildwood, MO. 63038 251 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Kathleen Baker Subject: RMNP Input Date: May 11, 2020 To: townclerk@estes.org Town Board Members, As small business owners who make our living from the tourist season and real estate business here in Estes Park, we'd like to inform you that opening the Rocky Mountain National Park is vital for the security and stability of our town's and residents' well-being. As an essential business, we've taken necessary precautions and implemented new safety guidelines to ensure the health and safety of our clients and ourselves as people come and go. That being said, we, along with most other local businesses, are ready for reopening. Without knowing a scheduled date of reopening, we continue to be unable in providing these potential customers with the information they need to make proper travel plans. What's more, recent news has indicated other National Parks, such as Zion and The Smoky Mountains, have already reopened, which will draw away a large number of people who may have chosen Rocky Mountain National Park instead, had it been open. The longer our National Park remains closed, the further our busy season opportunities will continue to diminish. This lack of reopening knowledge is clearly not just hurting our family business, but also the entire hotel industry of Estes Park, along with the large majority of restaurants and small businesses downtown. As states, counties, and towns begin to reopen, it has been made clear that safety is still the number one concern on people's minds. That being said, reopening is still possible and most definitely needed for Estes Park's business owners' and residents' livelihoods. Opening the National Park can be done with safety still in mind, and along with the necessary implemented health guidelines, this will ensure people peace of mind, while also paving the way for a profitable and favorable tourist season for the entirety of Estes Park. People have already been practicing safe social distancing and are clearly aware of how their actions can affect those around them. We should only expect these safety behaviors to continue with the reopening of the National Park. Reopening Rocky Mountain National Park will allow people to still enjoy the beauty that Colorado beholds and bring their business to a town that is ready and in need of them to do so. Estes is ready. Business owners are ready. As the numerous potential tourist phone calls and emails inquiring as to the reopening of the National Park have proven, visitors are also ready. The summer season is fast approaching and we ask that you would help us all continue to prosper and benefit from a town that has consistently brought thousands upon thousands of people for so many years. Our town has suffered enough, as have countless others across the nation. Waiting will only prolong the economic destruction, and seeing as this decision has now been placed in your hands, we hope that you would act in favor of rebuilding this town to the beauty and liveliness we all know and love. -Kathleen Baker Real Estate Appraisals Opening RMNP Jan Trussell <lestatbubba@hotmail.com> Mon, May 11, 10:10 PM (13 hours ago) Dear Board of Trustees I’m writing to encourage you to open up RMNP and your town businesses once again. RMNP belongs to all of us and we can no longer sustain a lockdown in this state. As someone that has been working the frontlines of this thing since day one, it’s time to let people open up their businesses and allow their employees and family members to put food on their tables, pay their mortgages and start living life once again. I realize there are concerns about this virus spreading but please think of the long term effects of this lockdown. There are millions of people in this country out of work, small businesses that will remain shuttered forever, suicide rates are skyrocketing, people have lost their homes. We simply cannot continue to base public policy on fear and emotion. Once upon a time back in 2001, I was married at the town theater during the month of October. Our family and 252 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment friends had such a wonderful time. Between the numerous elk sightings, the fall foliage, the go-carts, the fantastic restaurants and the wonderful stay at the Lake Shore Lodge, it was one of the most memorable times of my life. It’s time for other people to have memories like this. Estes Park is the gateway to RMNP. Please consider the impact that fear and hysteria have had on our state and this country. Do the right thing and open up. Sincerely, Jan Trussell Boulder, CO RMNP bill walters Mon, May 11, 10:13 PM (13 hours ago) Please do not vote to recommend the RMNP stay closed. Locals are struggling very badly. If the elderly fear tourism, they can isolate and let us get on with our lives and practice safe, social distancing. Thank You, Bill Walters Rocky Mountain Treasures PO Box 1930 Estes Park CO. 80517 RMNP KAREN K. GORDON <kkgordon@comcast.net> Mon, May 11, 10:19 PM (13 hours ago) This is to request your serious consideration to opening RMNP. It is greatly needed to prevent the demise of Estes Park businesses. It is also needed as a safe place for Coloradans to exercise and get sunshine for their health. The unhealthy order to Shelter in Place and subsequent extensions have created an impending potential health crisis not in elder care homes or among comorbid populations but in our generally healthy young adults and children. They need this space for much needed recreation and improved health at this time and going forward. If people can socially distance at Wal-Mart I am sure it can be managed in the expanse of a National Park. Thank you, Karen Gordon OPEN RMNP! Cathy Addison <jimandcathy7@yahoo.com> Mon, May 11, 10:20 PM (13 hours ago) RMNP must be opened as soon as possible. The devastating economic impact of discouraging visitors to our area cannot be overstated. Outdoor recreation is NOT where the virus is spread. The families that you represent need visitors in order for their businesses to survive. The town needs tax revenue. Please do not request prolonging the closure of the national park. The need far outweighs any perceived danger. 253 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Rocky Mountain National Park Inbox x Dave Followill <dfollowill@msn.com> Mon, May 11, 10:26 PM (13 hours ago) To the Board of Trustees, It is my understanding that the Board of Trustees will meet tomorrow to decide whether to ask for RMNP to be opened. I believe that it would be very dangerous to our small community of mostly older residents to open the park and encourage tourists from around the country to come here and use our limited resources. Please do not put the interests of a few ahead of the lives of our families. Thanks you for your consideration. Dave Followill Estes Park, CO 80517 Holly Coy <hollycoy2@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 10:29 PM (13 hours ago) Hello, Please, please allow RMNP to open...it is the fresh air so many need, and many small businesses in Estes are in DIRE need of customers. We are well prepared to conduct business safely. Thank you very much, Holly Coy Real West Old Time Portraits Please open the park ���� Tammy Kelly <tamjkelly@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 10:37 PM (13 hours ago) Hello, I am a part of a family business in Estes called Real West Portraits. We would really like the park to reopen because it is really hurting the businesses downtown. Please consider that many may go out of business if there are no customers. Thank you, Tammy Kelly RMNP Sherry Followill <sfollowill@msn.com> Mon, May 11, 10:40 PM (13 hours ago) I understand the Board of Trustees is meeting tomorrow, May 11, and may consider opening RMNP. We are a town of mainly older people, and it could put us in great danger to have people coming into our town from far and wide bringing Covid -19 into town. We have but one full size grocery store. And our governor, in opening camping at some state parks today, said that was NOT to be a tourist endeavor. He suggested campers buy food and gas at home before camping, and even take trash back home as to not impact surrounding areas and 254 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment towns. By opening RMNP, you are encouraging tourism. We had over 4 1/2 million visitors last year. Please do not make us less safe at this critical time. Thank you, Sherry Followill Estes Park, CO. 80517 Please reopen RMNP info@esteslakelodge.com Mon, May 11, 10:58 PM (12 hours ago) I am begging you to request to reopen Rocky Mountain National Park. Our economy and small businesses won’t survive. Also, we all need the park to enjoy the fresh air and to relax given all of our stress. Do the right thing. Open RMNP! support of CLOSURE greg miles via yahoo.com Mon, May 11, 11:04 PM (12 hours ago) hi, i'm just another voice of a local business owner (and 22 year resident) expressing my support of continuing the CLOSURE of RMNP as well as the current ordinances restricting businesses and masks in town. i believe it is premature to open up the park and the town to "regular" visitors - and in spite of my business being closed and my significant loss of revenue, i am medically at risk. after a significant injury 2 years ago, i remain immuno-compromised, and my doctors have advised me to exercise extreme caution with regard to exposure. i would rather stay closed and remain safe than have to deal with the callous disregard on an even larger scale than what we have seen up to now, there are many citizens here that are in the same boat - and while i have compassion for the other business owners who have lost significant revenue and find their homes and/or businesses threatened, sacrificing the weak for the sake of our economy is not who we want to be . . . and were i NOT at risk, i would STILL support a very conservative and cautious approach to reopening. Years ago, anthropologist Margaret Mead was asked by a student what she considered to be the first sign of civilization in a culture. The student expected Mead to talk about fishhooks or clay pots or grinding stones. But no. Mead said that the first sign of civilization in an ancient culture was a femur (thighbone) that had been broken and then healed. Mead explained that in the animal kingdom, if you break your leg, you die. You cannot run from danger, get to the river for a drink or hunt for food. You are meat for prowling beasts. No animal survives a broken leg long enough for the bone to heal. A broken femur that has healed is evidence that someone has taken time to stay with the one who fell, has bound up the wound, has carried the person to safety and has tended the person through recovery. Helping someone else through difficulty is where civilization starts, Mead said." i AM my brother's keeper. we should continue to look out for each other - and preservation of health and life is the most basic of service. regards, greg miles Open Rocky please! 255 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Natasha Alvandi <nsalvandi@gmail.com> Mon, May 11, 11:10 PM (12 hours ago) To whom it may concern: It is with great respect that I beseech you to open RMNP. We need to be able to easily access Grand Lake up Trail Ridge Road for our businesses to thrive. If you are not asking for RMNP to open, you will make Estes Park a ghost town. Our families won’t be able to afford to live here. The National Park is a great place to allow visitors to enjoy that won’t increase our town issues but will help ameliorate them. Save Estes Park! Open Rocky Mountain National Park! Thank you! Natasha Alvandi The Good People of Estes Park need your Help Leslie Sales <lesliesales@cox.net> Mon, May 11, 11:24 PM (12 hours ago) Good Evening to All, My wife and I are long time visitors to Estes Park. The good folks of Estes need a paycheck… If the city is going to way all fees/taxes due as well as any other money collected… Do the right thing… I’m certain you want Estes to survive… Please think of the families that need help and are not getting it… All government municipalities want their revenue… Help those that pay for everything you do… Thanks for listening… James R. James Butler MESA, AZ 85207 We need the RMNP open The Big Horn Restaurant 12:18 AM (11 hours ago) To whom it may concern, As a business owner ( Daniel Kingston- Big Horn Restaurant) we are very concerned that we will not be able to make it this summer if the park is not open. Our location doesn't help when we do not have enough people in town to park at our end of the town ( west end) or people going and coming out of the park. Everyone says how good Sunday was but not at my end when is windy and no foot traffic. 256 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment We need to have some tourist in town that will stay for a week , to take hikes, drive in the park. Next winter the streets will not be plow, the holes not fixed and we will not have money to pay increse on taxes. This town is surviving because of tourist we do not have another economy going on. Hope you are taking in consideration the business owners in this town Sincerely, Daniela Kingston please open RMNP Jennifer Davis <jennindi@yahoo.com> 1:52 AM (10 hours ago) Hello, I have been a full time resident in Estes Park for almost 30 years. I have been deemed a 'non- essential' worker by my government. I understand many concerns of people wanting to remain in their own little bubble and try to keep people away from our beautiful town, but leaving the park closed will not help keep people away. In the two weeks that my part-time job has been re-opened, I have already met many people from out of town. The people who want to get out and move around are doing so. Let's open up some space in RMNP to accommodate all the physical distancing that we need to do. We can be smart and safe about it. I would also love for more people to come and visit our fair town because I was out of my jobs for two months and need people to purchase the goods and services our many small-business owners provide. Everyone is very aware of the extra sanitation efforts needed to move forward safely. Let's allow the same privileges awarded to our grocery stores and hardware stores to the 'non-essential' stores who's owners and employees also need to pay for 'essential' shelter and food this summer and fall. The effects of this virus are hurting this town in multi-faceted ways and we should be balancing out the re-opening of the park, our businesses, as well as keeping our population healthy. We are strong. We are resilient. We shouldn't be keeping people from earning their seasonal living to feed themselves because of fear. The overwhelming data say that most people become infected from staying inside... Open The Park. Thank you. Jennifer Davis 257 Start dateAgenda_Item_TitleNameFile_UploadComments_for_the_Board_of_Trustees_5/12/2020 10:13 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Jerry Mandello1C184BBE-4B24-4DE5-A532-FAF045D30676.jpegPlease open up Rocky Mountain National Park. We all need to get out and listen to the mountains gladtidings . They will fuel and energize our minds and body. We all need move forward from this Covid 19. Thank you Jerry and Marcy Mandello5/12/2020 10:15 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Lauren BankerPlease open RMNP. Let us choose to protect ourselves; we do not need to be protected from ourselves.Stop the public busses. Stop the parking lot monitoring. Stop closing Bear Lake Road. Let us go, look for a place to park, leave if we cannot find one, and enjoy the beauty along the way.Thank you for your time and consideration,Lauren Banker5/12/2020 10:21 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Rick LoyMy wife and I are retired educators who moved here 10 years ago. We came to Estes for its beauty And RNMP. We have been following the Covid crisis daily, nationally, state wide and locally. It is high time to begin allowing visitors back into the Park. It is a much needed healthy alternative to sitting at home and/or going to the very limited outdoor areas that are now overcrowded. Trustees, you have done a good job of slowing, even preventing the spread here in Estes....unfortunately thefinancial cost to many of our business has been catastrophic, yes catastrophic! For some reason we do NOT understand the county has allowed hotels to open up but Not vacation rental homes. Makes no sense to me, none! The vacation homes are not as "crowd dense" as hotels, and guests are more likely to spend more time safely at the home than in a hotel room. They can cook at the home. Dozens and dozens of workers are in danger of losing their lively hood if you do not open this business soon.5/12/2020 10:29 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Faith and Lyle ZimmermanPlease encourage the opening of RMNP. Ask “why and what” questions1. Why not consider reopening RMNP immediately? The virus does not survive in the sun and ultraviolet light. The virus responds to soap and water and hand sanitizer. 2. What criteria was used to close RMNP? What criteria will be used to reopen? This virus is here for the foreseeable future.3. What is the concern about being outside in parks? The virus is a contact droplet transmission. It is not contracted by breathing the air whether outside or inside. If the virus were transmitted by breathing the air then everyone who shopped anywhere in the past two months would have been sick. 4. What criteria are being used to make Covid-19 decisions? Grill public health leaders for metrics? For example, why add masks with the curve flattened? Why did the CDC suggest masks but state and local officials interpreted that as a legal directive?5. What is your duty to protect the vulnerable while saving the economy?5/12/2020 10:37 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Cindy ThompsonTo members of the Board of trustees; As a resident and fellow constituent, I urge you to encourage the reopening of Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park is a gateway city to the Park, and the life breath of the economy of this town. As a business manager of a local business that depends on the visitation reason for the park, to continue existing, I am deeply concerned that removal of this reason why people visit will annihilate many businesses. I understand the mentality of open park = more traffic, More traffic= more people, More people = more exposure (presumptive) to asymptomatic people. However, other parks, campgrounds and areas have opened in this state and others. If fear of contact is fuelling this, people can still safely tour inside their cars.Please do not let fear decimate our livelihood. The "at risk" excuse is partly true, people "at risk" always each and every flu season too. Does the park close entirely twice a year for that?5/12/2020 10:38 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Shawn SwopeIt’s time to reopen RMNP. What better way to social distance than allowing people to get out of their homesand experience the great outdoors? Small businesses all over our country are going under and need the money tourist bring in to stay afloat. If businesses fail in these communities it isn’t just a short term problem,it will have devastating long term effects on the community economically.5/12/2020 10:38 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Michelle AnthonyI've been visiting Rocky Mountain National Park every year for 40+ years. Our family has a house in Estes Park. We want the town to stay safe, and we want RMNP staff and visitors to be safe and protected. There are a wide variety of strong opinions circulating right now and public health and safety should supersede "opinion." Much like the skiing hot spots in CO during early March, I have concerns about the same thing occurring this summer at RMNP. There is no way to know who is visiting from a hot spot. Will you need extralaw enforcement in case visitors defy your rules? Will rangers have to enforce rules? People are now getting political rather than being smart about wearing masks and respecting social distancing. I'm not sure what theright answer is, but I want Estes Park residents to be safe and will support whatever decisions need to be made. It would be much easier if people realized that wearing masks and following rules is the only way we can keep the economy open safely.5/12/2020 10:41 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. randi jonesI think we should do all we can to get RMNP open as soon as possible. In the continuum of activitiesavailable to people during this time when flu and coronavirus are being spread, having people drive through the park is on the safe end of that continuum. People are suffering from depression and bankruptcy being forced to stay home. We need to start doing some "safer" social activities.258 5/12/2020 10:41 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Carey StevanusI am writing in support of opening the Park for visitors again. The Park means so much to so many people. I have lived in Estes Park for 28 years now and I have seen how much the Park means to visitors. And visitors includes local Estes Park residents. That is not our personal Park, it belongs to all Americans.I have to reflect back to the floods of 2013 when the Park was closed a couple of weeks later due to government shutdown. The timing couldn't have been worse. Local residents were so down about losses they were experiencing. Governor Hickenlooper pled with the National Government to open the Park for visitors. That Park serves many people for many reasons. But mostly as a place to seek peace and solace from this insane world. Thank you for your time and service to our Town5/12/2020 10:43 AMOther Stacy AshPlease voice your support for my family by allowing Estes Park to reopen to the fullest extend allowed by state health guidelines. My job determines if I can continue to live in Estes Park, my job determines if I can feed my family, my job determines if I can continue to have insurance.Our business community is ready to welcome visitors. My job and the jobs of many others, depend on this.5/12/2020 10:47 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Nicole SchultzPlease reopen the park. It is a fact outdoor activities hugely reduce transmission of the disease. Safeway is obviously more dangerous than any out door area. How will a town function without any sales tax revenue. What will happen to commercial realestate values... which in turn will affect property taxes. Residentidential values will will also collapse which in turn will reduce the towns property tax revenue.... which will damage the town's revenue form many years. Lastly, what I feel if most important, what about the people who are not on social security? With the park closed, businesses will close. Jobs will be lost and the people will be hurt. All of the working community will leave. The town will have a worse reputation to work in. Right now Estes Park work force reputation is below average, and so is own work forces abilities. This will force it even lower. The good staff that employers have will leave town and relocate just like they did after the flood.5/12/2020 10:55 AMOther Kari PylePlease do all you can to open RMNP as quickly and safely as possible. This has had such a negative affecon our business and so many other people's business. We are photographers in town with 98% of our business coming from visitors. We also own a small vacation rental in EP that we plan to offer deep cleaning and instruction to each visitor that comes in how to safely go about our town. Hopefully we can open up shorterm rental use soon!! And open RMNP soon so that we can resume working. So many families here that cannot earn a living.5/12/2020 10:56 AMOther TravisPlease open the park please let people open their stores and get back to their lives there are safetyprecautions that can be taken and I think they need to be set into place but absolutely open the park.5/12/2020 10:58 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. John laughlinWe need to at least try to get up and running. I don’t know why this is up to you anyway. It isn’t . The park is owned by the people. I think there are many more for at least trying to open than keeping it closed. There are retired and at risk people everywhere. My mom is 89 and is not going out yet. Please consider carefully what you say and feel, and remember how many people it will effect. The future of this town is at stake. Please be careful !!5/12/2020 11:06 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. SusanPerhaps a strategy that opens the park to Colorado residents first, with an online reservation and paymentmade before arriving to the park, and verify resident ID and reservation email at park entrance gates. The online reservation can have a cap of certain amount of people per day.5/12/2020 11:08 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Denise TarrI’m imploring you to please open RMNP as closing it for the summer may set a precedent across the UnitedStates for other National Parks. People are mostly in their cars driving through anyway! When we go, we hardly ever get out of our car unless we attend a ranger presentation. While we walked on trails, hardly ever see another person! Closing our beautiful parks should never take place! Walmart’s have proven to be the worst germ spreaders and they are open and elbow to elbow!!259 5/12/2020 11:12 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Joe PyleThank you for taking my comment. I wish for RMNP to open back up for many reasons, some of which truly are a bit selfish. As a family, we love the park and visit there many times per week all year. As a business owner who thrives or fails on our local economy however, we need this to be opened back up soon. I realize safety is the priority and wouldn't want to sacrifice this, but there are ways to keep it open while remaining safe. Please hear the voices of those of us that aren't the loudest, angriest, or most complacent. We, too, are residents and would love our voices, though they be may be a bit softer, to be heard as loud and firm as those who have dug in and want our small town to remain in the 1970's.Please understand that the implications of having RMNP closed are huge for small, self employed business owners who thrive on our amazing tourist attraction that is our National Park.5/12/2020 11:22 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Sharon RobertsonPlease open RMNP to some capacity. Thre must be a way to limit numbers in Park. No buses or tour tripsallowed. I know there should be an opening.. Thank you5/12/2020 11:23 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening VisitorAccess Strategy.Phyllis DunnPlease open the Park. Even if it’s just for Residents or some safe way.5/12/2020 11:24 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.Kristine HodgesI support reopening Rocky Mountain National Park with a reasonable strategy as directed by Park leaders. Access to the Park is essential for the economic stability of our community. We must protect the park, residents, and visitors as much as possible within reason. We are already seeing an increase in visitors that are violating the state's orders to recreate within 10 miles of their residence. As the summer continues, this number will only increase. We must be prepared for this activity with a plan for either limited or full access, or a plan to deal with the visitors attempting to access RMNP and town facilities. We want to be welcoming to visitors and encourage economic recovery for our businesses. We also want to protect our vulnerable populations. Vulnerable people can continue to stay home and protect themselves as they see fit. We ask that any new orders allow reasonable activities to resume for all people and businesses who choose.5/12/2020 11:28 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.Vince MoschellaIn conjunction with NPS, please allow Trail Ridge to reopen on its usual schedule. For now, all we need arethe road, the trails, and the restrooms. Take your time with everything else. We really don't want to cancel our long-planned trip to your area. Thank you! -- From your friends in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.5/12/2020 11:36 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. BedfordTo whom it may concern,I have been a resident of Estes Park since 2004. I have never seen a situation such as the one we are all in at this stressful time. That said, I think it would be a mistake to keep Rocky Mountain National Park Closed through the summer. There are thousands of archers to enjoy and people could still practice the safe distance rule. If businesses comply with the guidelines, per Larimer County Health Department, local businesses may feel a little less stress and be able to survive.RegardsSean Bedford5/12/2020 11:39 AMArden GaddyI am a business manager in the Estes Park area and am emailing you to share my feelings about reopening in Estes Park. It is imperative that we all band together and reopen this wonderful town. It is time and it is needed in order to move forward. I understand the fear for some in the community and they can choose to remain "safe at home", however for myself, my family and my co-workers it is time to come back. We should continue to remain smart and diligent in the transition, however we need to get this great town and great State back up and running!5/12/2020 11:40 AMOther Jeffrey HinesDear Town Trustees,I would like to thank you for your support of local area businesses- to include the Vacation Rental business inEstes Park. Local Businesses are the biggest employer not only in Estes Park, but also in Larimer County and our country as a whole.As you know, The draw of RMNP and the Hospitality business sector are together, the economic engine that allows support for all facets of infrastructure in Estes Park.We are fortunate to have these two important partners, which drive sales tax, Restaurant visits, and support all other businesses. Without them, our taxes would likely increase by a wide margin.My wife and I have been home owners since 2008, and feel fortunate that we can share our home with others. The income from our vacation home rental, allows for all home maintenance, and also pays us in our retirement years.I thank you, the Trustees, for considering opening up when it is safe for all.260 5/12/2020 11:41 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Dale TrautPlease re-open RMNP as soon as possible. We are a mom & pop operation with three stores that depend on the tourism that the park brings in. The 2013 flood & two years of canyon closure had a heavy impact on our business and we barely survived.I understand Estes Park residents health is important but the welfare of hundreds of small business owners is also important. Thank you5/12/2020 11:44 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy.Jessica Kokjohn from SK HorsesI am a business owner operating in Estes Park for 45 years with 2 business locations. We rely on thenational park being open in order for us to operate our businesses. Riding horses is a natural social distancing activity outdoors. The national park needs to be open in order for Estes park businesses to survive as Estes park is solely based on tourism. No national park, no tourism.5/12/2020 11:49 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening VisitorAccess Strategy.Sarah KPlease reopen the parks. It’s been proven that sunlight is good for us...if we can go to Walmart, we canopen the God damn parks. Please put a stop to the power grabbing government officials.5/12/2020 11:50 AMOtherAshley GarrettCopy of EP STR COVID-19 Economic Impact.xlsxAttached is some data of lost revenue for our short term vacation home since March to current date. Included is this spreadsheet is data regarding lost revenue for the town of Estes Park due to our cancelled reservations in our home as a result of the closure of short term rentals. Estes Park depends on this revenue brought in by not only RMNP, but also by the short term rental homes that provide lodging in the town of Estes Park. The lodging provided by short term rental homes allows visitors to isolate more in the safety of a home rather than having to intermingle in high density areas, such as hotels and motels.5/12/2020 11:59 AMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Alex DerrI will keep this short and sweet. Please don't rush this re-opening. You're getting lots of pressure fromtourists, I know, but this decision should be made based on how the residents of Estes Park feel. Please consider the many vulnerable populations in town, and how re-opening and thousands of out-of-state visitors would impact them. Businesses need support - but re-opening too fast could cause another major outbreak, and close them even longer. Slow and steady wins the race. Thank you for your service in these tough times.5/12/2020 12:03 PMRocky Mountain National Park Reopening Visitor Access Strategy. Emily GnanIt is important for Rocky Mountain National Park to be opened so that Estes Park can begin to slowly recovefinancially from the toll of COVID-19. This will aid in other businesses being able to open and flourish.261 RMNP jcwray@yahoo.com <jcwray@yahoo.com> Tue, May 12, 2020 at 2:29 AM What safer place for "social distancing " than a National Park. RMNP MUST be opened immediately or Estes Park will be hurt badly John Wray director Mountain Music Makers in Estes Rocky Mountain National Park Opening ROBIN ELDRIDGE <robdd@aol.com> Tue, May 12, 2020 at 2:52 AM My wife and I own Paradise on the River on State Highway 66. In accordance with the rules of the Town and of the County we and other accommodations are open on a limited basis of occupancy. We want to encourage Estes Park and Larimer County to work with the Rocky Mountain National Park management to open up the Park to the public as soon as possible. We feel that allowing fellow citizens the right to be in the outdoors, hiking, biking or just site seeing is the best formula for a return to health and well being. We also feel that too many local businesses have already gone out of business or even declared bankruptcy in the Estes Park area along with the severe financial hardship of the workers and employees. If you continue with the closing, the economic and personal hardships will be devastating, and not recoverable for many years in the future. It will be a good sign to Americans, and especially Coloradans that they will be able to enjoy THEIR National Park again. We understand the initial opening may be with restrictions of masks when around others, social distancing when others are around or even checking temperatures at the entrances. I look forward to a positive outcome, Robin Eldridge Diana Eldridge Open RMNP Jon Tina Thompson <thompsonsinestes@gmail.com> Tue, May 12, 2020 at 4:50 AM I’m writing to ask you to OPEN Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park can reopen in a safe manner. Please open RMNP. Please. Tina Thompson Rocky Mountain National Park cdpeter@osage.net <cdpeter@osage.net> Tue, May 12, 2020 at 6:02 AM Rocky Mountain National Park needs to be open this year. It is a beautiful park and people need to enjoy it. Along with that, Estes Park needs the park to be open. Business owners need it open to survive with Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Additional Comment 05-12-2020 Received by Noon 262 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment their businesses. If the park isn't open, their businesses can't survive and they can't pay their employees. If these employees aren't paid, they won't be able to feed their families and make their house payments. It would be a disaster for the whole town and economy. Please open Rocky Mountain Park this year and let people enjoy not only the beautiful park, but also your beautiful town of Estes Park. Donalyn Peter Opening the park 1 message Lou Gorski <lpgorski@flash.net> Tue, May 12, 2020 at 6:30 AM I live at 251 East Riverside. Please decide to open the park for the sake of the saving of the economy of Estes Park. I think people are going to come to Estes with better weather whether the park is open or not and then there will be another type of problem. Thank you for your willingness to lead. It’s a thankless job. Lou Gorski opening RMNP John Davis <jddavisep@yahoo.com> Tue, May 12, 2020 at 6:51 AM I am strongly in favor of opening RMNP. Businesses in town need visitors to RMNP and Estes to survive. Thank you, John Davis open RMNP! medlock409@aol.com <medlock409@aol.com> Tue, May 12, 2020 at 6:58 AM Please open RMNP for the season. My family and I stay in hotels in Estes Park for two weeks in the summer and a week in October. We eat out every night whether it be at Ed’s, Bird and Jim or any if the other fine establishments...not to mention imbibing at Elkins Distillery. We look forward to hiking at Dream Lake and visiting the Alpine Store at the top. Please consider safely opening. Janice Medlock RMNP Estes Park board meeting Heather Mastin <hmastin86@gmail.com> Tue, May 12, 2020 at 7:08 AM To whom it may concern, 263 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Comment for the board meeting- I urge you to consider the damage keeping RMNP closed my cause. Estes Park is a small town ran on its ability to sell merchandise and RMNP related items. Sunlight and air will deeply reduce the possibility of transmitting a virus that is now proving to be LESS deadly than a season flu. I understand NO deaths and illness is the goal but I feel we are allowing media to control fear rather than looking at confirmed facts (not assumed cases). Please encourage social distancing, which is typically already being done while hiking the mountains, set up sanitizer stations if needed, and so forth, together the Rockies can be opened. I cannot fathom letting this small town suffer and forever be in financial ruins by the decision to keep the Rockies closed. I beg you to consider the people that use the Rockies as their mental escape and the only one silver lining in this pandemic. Mental health is also a major source of suffering in the world today, too. Let’s open the Rockies and set the example that being active outside, but smart, is what will get us over this pandemic. Thank you for your time, Heather Mastin Parks Tracey Higgins <tracey.higgins@rocketmail.com> Tue, May 12, 2020 at 7:10 AM Please open the park. Can you please explain to me why you would even think about keeping them shut. It doesn't make any sense to me. They are outside. The virus doesn't like hot sun. I can't even come up with any reason they would not open doesn't make any sense please enlighten me. Thanks please open RMNP Jennifer Davis <jennindi@yahoo.com> 1:52 AM (10 hours ago) to me Hello, I have been a full time resident in Estes Park for almost 30 years. I have been deemed a 'non-essential' worker by my government. I understand many concerns of people wanting to remain in their own little bubble and try to keep people away from our beautiful town, but leaving the park closed will not help keep people away. In the two weeks that my part-time job has been re-opened, I have already met many people from out of town. The people who want to get out and move around are doing so. Let's open up some space in RMNP to accommodate all the physical distancing that we need to do. We can be smart and safe about it. I would also love for more people to come and visit our fair town because I was out of my jobs for two months and need people to purchase the goods and services our many small-business owners provide. Everyone is very aware of the extra sanitation efforts needed to move forward safely. Let's allow the same privileges awarded to our grocery stores and hardware stores to the 'non-essential' stores who's owners and employees also need to pay for 'essential' shelter and food this summer and fall. The effects of this virus are hurting this town in multi-faceted ways and we should be balancing out the re- opening of the park, our businesses, as well as keeping our population healthy. We are strong. We are resilient. We shouldn't be keeping people from earning their seasonal living to feed themselves because of fear. The overwhelming data say that most people become infected from staying inside... Open The Park. Thank you. 264 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Jennifer Davis Opening RMNP Cherl <cherylscottbugs@aol.com> 7:12 AM (5 hours ago) to Townclerk Dear Ones, As a property owner in EP, I would LOVE to see RMNP opened to the public. That would tremendously benefit our community. Many issues are involved here, but bottom line—opening RMNP would be a good thing. I am praying for you amid this decision making. It is tough. Blessings, Cheryl Haywood Fowler RMNP and Town Re-opening Steve Fuhrman <stevefuhrman1900@aol.com> 7:12 AM (5 hours ago) Mayor and Trustees- There is a lot of noise right now, primarily from business owners, calling for a full reopening of RMNP and our Town. Many are also calling for elimination of the mask ordinance you so wisely enacted in an effort to keep businesses, residents and visitors safe and virus-free. Perhaps what is prudent now is balance. We know that frequent hand washing, social distancing and face masks help to reduce the spread and flatten the curve. Rather than risk a significant, potentially deadly spike in COVID-19 cases by fully reopening business and RMNP, why not take the next small step to in time return us to normal? We know what is needed to get to normal is an effective vaccine, and that is likely several months away. We need to continue to buy time until that vaccine is available. And we know from reliable scientists and medical experts reopening too quickly will lead to many more infections and cost lives. Instead, please consider building on your success by encouraging a gradual, measured reopening of RMNP, along with encouraging businesses, visitors and residents to continue hand washing, distancing and wearing masks. Thanks for your dedication and service. Respectfully, Steve Fuhrman Sent from my iPad RMNP John Laughlin <jlaughlin62@icloud.com> 7:14 AM (5 hours ago) I sure hope that this text I received about a meeting today with the park is not true. It states that the town is in in favor of asking the park to not open until next year, and shutting down the town. If this is true, you are bowing to a small group of scared sheep. If this is true, please really , really think about the impact that will have on so many more people!!!!! Fear is the most powerful emotion humans have. It causes more strife in this world than anything. I for one will lose both of my jobs, one I just came back to.. Estes Park has come back from a lot of disasters, if you do this it will be 100 times worse than all of them combined.. Please don’t bow to the retired people that don’t need to work, can afford to sit back and go through a permanent closure !! I have two children to feed. Tell me what I would do if I lose both jobs ??? 265 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Opening of RMNP Jodi Stark <starknbeck@yahoo.com> 7:17 AM (5 hours ago) For consideration in today's town board meeting. My second email and I apologize but have more talking points to consider and appreciate the opportunity to be heard. US34 is a highway connecting two very vital communities. If the roads are being plowed, it seems logical that at least travel from either side of the park from Grand Lake to Estes should be allowed. If you block off some of the more typically congested parking areas to discourage gatherings, that might make sense but doesn't seem reasonable to stop travel east to west. Nobody wants to harm the town of Estes or it's residents. On the contrary, businesses are begging for relief for the sake of their existence. Travelers can be asked to bring their own food and supplies to not overwhelm the store. That's what we plan to do out of respect and consideration for locals who need to shop from their own supply source. Most people will have no problem doing so as we all understand. Meaning no disrespect at all but Please, Please think of your businesses who keep your town running rather than a few who have unlimited financial security and just would rather keep the town to themselves. Thank you again! We love your town and we need Rocky this year more than ever! Respectfully, Jodi and Larry Beck We are getting ready for business Inbox x Anna Leahy <anialeahy@gmail.com> 7:22 AM (5 hours ago) To Whom it my Concern My name is Ania Leahy and my husband Ryan and I own the Egg of Estes - breakfast and lunch. Due to new situation in the restaurant business we been trying to be proactive with obligations to keep our customers and community safe. After spreading our tables to safer 6ft distance, getting ready to instal Plastic glass in host area and ultraviolet air filter we are also talking to our staff with about implementing protective great and procedures for them. We want you to know we are as serious about it as you are, however with out welcoming travelers to town for this summer and providing them with space to visit like RMNP we won’t be able to make it thru next winter, and I believe this is a realistic situation to many other business owners in this town. Please, hear us on this matter, because we truly are in it together and with out prosperities business this town will have whole much more help then just 67% budget. Sincerely AniA Leahy Open RMNP Sheryl Vande Kamp sheryl@quistcpa.com via quistcpa.onmicrosoft.com 7:22 AM (5 hours ago) Good morning. Please open Rocky Mountain National Park!!! The town needs to the Park to open. Business needs to open. We will social distance while hiking all of the beautiful miles in RMNP. I am planning a summer trip to Estes Park; please don’t make me postpone that trip!! Thank you. Sheryl Sheryl Vande Kamp Office Manager Quist and Company, P.C. Open the Park 266 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Tim Finnigan <tfinnigan70@gmail.com> 7:26 AM (5 hours ago) Not sure why governments at every level want to emasculate 30% of our working people, calling them ubessential!! Yet liquor store clerks and pot store clerks are essential? Government is destroying our economy. I GUESS THE FEDS PREFER PRINTING MONEY TO BORROWING. tens of thousands of people supposedly have had CORONAVIRUS and have anti bodies. Guess that doesn't matter? 80,000 people died of FLU in 2017. We didn't crawl in our homes. We didn't listen to the stinking media scare us to death DAILY with CASES CASES CASES. DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS. Our stinking governments will destroy their economies and then RAISE taxes later because they will not go without money like they expect people to. Corona virus hurts old people and sick people. They need to be careful. We need to help THEM. ....Society MUST GET BACK TO WORK. PERIOD Tim Finnigan Estes Park Co. 80517 OPEN RMNP Fall River Jewelry, Antiques and Coins 7:27 AM (5 hours ago) To Whom It May Concern: We are business owners in Estes Park and we believe that it would be best to get Rocky Mountain National Park open as soon as possible to help get the economy started again. Sincerely, Bob & Carole Fixter RMNP Status Inbox x Jenny Zichterman <jennyzichterman@gmail.com> 7:30 AM (5 hours ago) Hello, In advance of your meeting today, I ask you to please support opening up the National Park. There are many ways that the safety of Estes Park residents can be maintained while allowing people to recreate in the National Park! Set aside some businesses in the town for locals only, limit the number of day visitors, shut down the shuttles. Keep the campgrounds open for Colorado residents because people who live close by can be self-sufficient with the possible exception of gas. Keeping the park closed for an entire year is simply not necessary. Please support opening the park in our state! Jenny Zichterman Littleton, CO Jenny Z To The Estes Park Town Board Millie 7:30 AM (5 hours ago) Please encourage The Federal Government to open Rocky Mountain National Park. As you know tourism is the life blood of this town and we need to get the tourists back for our businesses to survive. The Park can open safely by requiring people to be safe distances from each other and to wear masks. Thank you for your consideration. 267 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Opening of RMNP Ronda M <rlmrlm2003@yahoo.com> 7:33 AM (5 hours ago) As someone who has come to Estes Park for 34 years. I know we can do this safely. When we come we stay in a cabin away from others , in the park we are normally by ourselves. If they close the crowded places visitor centers I know we can do this. Put in restrictions asking for masks if near anyone. Safe distances. Please open the city needs our help, we need a sense of normalcy. The park needs us too! Thank you Ronda Mullins Midlothian Texas Please open Rocky Mountain National Park Lois Knutson <loisknutson1@gmail.com> 7:33 AM (5 hours ago) Please considering beginning to open Rocky Mountain National Park. As the country begins the gradual process of reopening, what better place to begin than with our national parks. When America begins to travel again they will be taking road trips, and many of those adventures will include visits to our national parks. I first visited Rocky Mountain National Park when I was 5 years old and have been going back frequently over the last 50 years. Please permit this national treasure to open again so that new generations can experience the majesty and wonder of a visit to the mountains. Respectfully, Lois Knutson Woodbury, MN Mike Albert 7:38 AM (4 hours ago) to TownClerk We need to have the park open or the town and businesses will not survive. So please open the park. MIKE ALBERT Pine tree cabins Please reopen RMNP! Sharon Owen <ssperte@msn.com> 7:43 AM (4 hours ago) For the livelihood of our town, please reopen RMNP soon! I understand these are trying times, but we need to look at the bigger picture and get on with life. Those who are at high risk, need to stay home and protect themselves, but the rest of us need to get back to work. Respectfully, Sharon Owen, Estes Park Resident & Housekeeper. Estes Open Marcy Predmore marcy@privatebankingconcepts.com via netorgft2253353.onmicroso ft.com 7:46 AM (4 hours ago) To All ... 268 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment I have lived in Estes for over 50 years. Been a student, citizen, civic leader and business owner of multiple businesses. I am truly heart sick over the evaporation of our freedom right before our eyes. We here who call Estes home, thru floods, fires and perils have always been the Strongest little Mountain town in the West, Mountain Strong... we are kind, courageous, supportive, welcoming, come together in time of need, sharing the most amazing jewel in Rocky Mountain National park! I have ALWAYS been So Proud to say Estes is my home and Rocky is my backyard! Please consider the family of business owners that make Estes Park who it is, who gives it life! God blessed us with a backyard that is second to none, it is magical and healing. I am still in awe and excitement to experience hiking and just being in the presence of Beauty! God’s Creation. PLEASE do not close our Backyard, it is salvation to so many. It is healing to our weary hearts, it is the safest place to enjoy. PLEASE don’t force us, your neighbors to live in fear, disrespect, no community, help us to find our strength together! Businesses are the life’s blood, don’t slowly bleed us dry. I am sending this request as a local, side by side with each of you and trusting you won’t make decisions out of fear, and drama, but out of respect and love for your community, and Rocky.... Blessings of grace and Abundance to ALL, Marcy Predmore-McPhee Local & lover of my Home RMNP juliennemarie1@aol.com 7:49 AM (4 hours ago) To Whom It May Concern, I am requesting that Rocky Mountain National Park be opened up. I understand that certain precautions will need to be followed by the shops/stores in Estes Park, but the continual closure of our national parks is not benefiting anyone. It is not only vital to the town of Estes Park, but to all of Colorado that RMNP open. Many other states are opening their state parks. Let's show that Colorado is proud and strong! We can open our parks and remain safe and healthy! Thank you, Julienne Schaeffer Greeley CO 80634 Opening RMNP Cindy <clfichter@sssnet.com> 7:53 AM (4 hours ago) Requesting that the park please be open . We need this not only for the town but for the people who come here to enjoy such a beautiful park. Please consider opening. Thank you. open the park! E Finn <ellenfinnigan@gmail.com> 6:15 AM (6 hours ago) To Whom It May Concern: The media has scared people. literally, out of their wits. This is absolute lunacy! People are not being rational any more. Shutting down the entire economy is not going to "save lives." People need to work, to eat! Take a look at these simple death numbers: • Kid Nation under 15 years: 60.9 million persons and 13 deaths (0.02% of total) or 0.02 per 100,000; 269 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment • Parents & Workers Nation 15-64: 214.5 million persons, 12,637 deaths (19.9% of total) and 5.9 per 100,000; • Grandparents & Great Grandparents Nation 65 and older: 52.4 million persons, 50,819 deaths (80% of total) and 97.0 per 100,000. "In short, if you are thinking straight, you do not stop social congregation in the leisure, hospitality, personal services and retail sectors to protect the 276 million persons in the Kids Nation and Parent & Workers Nation, who comprise the overwhelming share of congregants there. Their risk of death is tiny. Indeed, the Covid-mortality rate of 5.9 per 100,000 for the Parents & Workers Nation is barely above the mortality rate for suicide among that age group and less than 1% of the cohort’s total annual mortality rate of more than 600 per 100,000. If people don't feel safe going out, they can stay home! The rest of us need to make money, so we can eat, so we can live. Sincerely, Ellen Finnigan Reopening RMNP Janine Dawley <jldawley@gmail.com> 7:56 AM (4 hours ago) Good morning, I would like to address the reopening of Rocky. First, I would like to acknowledge that there are many vocal residents who do not want the Park to reopen. Yes, I meant to say "vocal". Some want to delay, some would keep the Park closed throughout the 2020 tourist season. I understand they are afraid. But I also understand that these are residents who are not dependent on a paycheck any longer. The great thing is that people who don't have to leave their homes for work can easily keep themselves safe by staying home. They will be at no more risk than they are now if they simply continue to self isolate. The second issue is really secondary to reopening the Park, but that's what we are discussing. We have another segment of our residents that still need to work to feed their families, pay their rent or mortgage and essentials like utilities. The shops and restaurants of Estes Park need the patrons that come for the Park. Those patrons are the lifeblood of those businesses. The local residents will not keep the doors open for our businesses, it will only happen by allowing tourism to return to Estes Park. Since the 2013 flood Visit Estes Park has made a concerted effort to draw people to our town and it has worked, to the disappointment of many residents who miss the quieter summer days downtown. We are a tourist town and always have been. Unless you were born here, every one of us knew that when we moved here. It's the price we pay for living in this beautiful outdoor playground. But it isn't just our playground. We don't have the right to hold hostage a National Park. It doesn't belong to us, but to all taxpayers who fund it, including the business people of Estes Park who are suffering without it. I know of business owners who have everything they own invested in their business. They sold their home to purchase an accommodation business and live at that business. If they don't have the traffic from Park visitors they won't survive. That means they loose their home, because they live there, with their children. I know of business owners selling personal possessions, including their family car, in order to survive the loss of their income. Many of our workforce don't own homes, they can't afford to. Ask Crossroads Ministry how many people they are assisting with not only food, but rent money since the pandemic began. This is not a long term solution. People cannot survive without work and we have the ability to provide them that opportunity. As town leadership you have a responsibility to ALL of our residents, not just the retired or wealthy. Leaders making decisions about people being able to pay their essential bills continue to draw a paycheck, or in Estes, may be retired. Unless you personally are going to pay rent, utilities or groceries for those out of work you have a duty to provide them the opportunity to earn a living. It's time to put aside fear and support the working class of Estes Park by providing them the opportunity to work by reopening Rocky Mountain National Park. Janine Dawley 270 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Public Comment Charley Dickey 8:06 AM (4 hours ago) Thank you for the opportunity to comment. I question whether this is really a public comment or shall we say satisfies the intent of public comment. During the special meeting there were about 110 comments given three hours prior to the meeting. Admittedly some of the Town Board didn’t have an opportunity to read all them. How can that be ok? I am requesting that all the public comments be read in to the record and the providers name and address be stated just as if they stood at the podium. The citizens that took the time to comment deserve that effort by the Board to be heard! Now for my public comment: Good Evening Major, Mayor Pro tem, Trustees, My name is Charley Dickey. I live at here in Estes Park. In the Town Board’s haste to do something about the current Covid Crisis, a resolution was passed that was more restrictive than the Larimer County Health departments guidelines without any facts or data to support the decision. An emotional, knee-jerk decision “for the good of all” reasoning. Well, I differ with the move by the Board. It was an overreach by the local government to protect the people. Maybe good intent but hurtful to many at the same time. I implore the Board to amend or remove the resolution to follow the county guidelines and let those with more knowledge and facts dictate our actions. The enforcement of face masks in a privately owned business by the employees and owners is putting them in harms way should not be their responsibility. We need to open up Estes Park to the public safely now. We need ALL our business to be able to operate and make a living. Let responsible adults make their decisions. Lastly, We need a unanimous vote by the Board to request the Park open prior to Memorial Day. Thanks for reading this into the record. Charley L. Dickey IV (970) 217-2533 ESTES PARK, COLORADO For a weekend or a lifetime! Where people stop and shop! Families stay and play! Reopen Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park Gary Novotny <novot@garymichaels.com> 8:13 AM (4 hours ago) Good Morning, I'm Gary Novotny, owner of Big Red of the Rockies on Moraine Avenue and our Son Evan is the Manager of the shop. We have reopened within the CDC guidelines as well as Larimer County. The first week has been very slow and days of zero sales and traffic. It is imperative that Estes Park makes an effort to reach out to inform the general public that the town is open and safe to do business. The Park also has to be open or this will be a major fall out and will cause many independent owners to fail. I certainly know that the population of the town is aged around 60 years old, however they may have to change their lifestyle this Summer as well in order to get through this crisis. As a business owner in Nebraska for 37 years in which I own a men's clothing store Gary Michaels Clothiers, our business has been devastated. We have been open limited hours only to have clients pick up tailoring. Our sales since March 15 have been off 90%. Now we have reopened and still no clients are arriving. So my point 271 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment is this, it is going to take 60 to 90 days to earn consumer confidence and many stores can't wait that long. If Estes Park and the Park are shut down coming into the busy season there is no way you can pull out financially .If consumers start to arrive in August and the park gets open it will be all to late I'm sharing this so it can be presented to the decision makers in the Town of Estes. I have already experienced how bad it is to be open all the time and then to reopen and still have no results in sales. Regards, Gary Novotny Big Red of the Rockies opening RMNP Micaiah White <mwconstruction@gmail.com> 8:17 AM (4 hours ago) Please support opening the park. It's time to help funds trickle back into struggling business. Social distancing cannot postpone the pandemic indefinitely without disastrous consequences to the town and it's working residents. Micaiah Please open RMNP Jenna Boston <jenna@murphysriverlodge.com> 8:24 AM (4 hours ago) To whom it may concern, I am writing to ask that the town move forward with opening Estes Park and also represent the citizens and businesses of Estes Park in the matter of pushing to reopen RMNP. Businesses, individuals, and families are all struggling to stay alive during this pandemic. As we wait for word as to when we can reopen, we watch other stores and cities consisting of larger volumes of people reopen or continue to operate. While tourism does generate a larger number of people think of all the big box store, Walmart, home depot, lowes, hardware stores, grocery stores, etc that see large volumes of people through their doors everyday with no major side effects. We are a town built on tourism and the longer we wait the greater the damage, we need to reopen before the damage is too great to recover from. We will see a lot of the store we like to frequent slowly disappear, restaurants we like to take visiting friends and family to will also start to fade away. Our business community is ready to welcome visitors to Estes Park and reopen to the fullest extent allowed by state health guidelines. We have put extra safety and cleaning measures in place and are waiting, but time is running out. We need to give the people in our community their jobs back before we no longer have a community for people to visit. Most families or individuals live pay check to pay check. It is time to reopen there are enough resources in place at this point (pick up and delivery services) to provide people who are at risk or scared of going out. We are ready! Thank you, Jenna Boston Manager Murphy’s River Lodge Opening of Estes Park and RMNP JODY WORKMAN <stevenjojo12@gmail.com> 8:24 AM (4 hours ago) 272 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Please consider opening the town and RMNP. The numbers are no where near where we were told they would be and it's time to get out and do life again. We have been lied to and it's time to wake up and stop living in fear. Jody Workman RMNP Sara Curry <scurry@group.com> 8:26 AM (4 hours ago) Good morning, This is a request to please open Rocky Mountain National Park to help support the local economy, as well as improve quality of life for the community. Thank you! Sara Curry Open RMNP Justin Palmesano <jpalmesano@gmail.com > 8:36 AM (4 hours ago) Dear Town Clerk, My #1 need right now is to make the voice of the people heard at the Board of Trustee Meeting on Tuesday, May 12th. Estes Park needs RMNP to be open in order for businesses to survive. Paychecks feed families. Paychecks make house payments. Please consider this motion to open RMNP in order for the town of Estes and the families and businesses of Estes to thrive. Thanks, Justin Palmesano Shut down John Laughlin <jlaughlin62@icloud.com> 8:44 AM (4 hours ago) No business, no taxes. Your out of a job with the rest of us. Please be smart don’t kill this town. The retired can stay at home. We can’t !! Please please please be wise!!! Rocky Mountain National Park Kerri Palmesano <kerri.lewis26@gmail.com> 8:37 AM (4 hours ago) To Whom It May Concern: 273 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment This is a request to please re-open Rocky Mountain National Park. The many small and large business owners of Estes Park needs the park open in order to maintain not only their businesses, but their homes, food and more. Estes Park needs RMNP to be open in order for businesses to survive. Paychecks feed families. Paychecks make house payments. Thank you for considering, Help me Feed my family! David Ranglos <dave.ranglos@gmail.com> 8:47 AM (4 hours ago) Greetings, This is an uncertain time, and in uncertain times flexibility is key. The citizens have given what they can. Its time not to live in fear. If you are at risk stay home. Let people assume some of their own responsibility! Why is the government offering edicts, telling me to wash my hands and stay home if I am sick? How hold do you think we are. The citizens are not toddlers. You are not my mommy or daddy, and you most importantly are NOT my doctor. Grow up and act like adults, put your big boy pants on and go back to work. Add covid 19 to a VERY long list of possible ailments that could kill you. This community is not only for citizens 60 years old and plus. The National Park belongs to all citizens of the United States. This community lives and dies on accommodations no heads in beds, no money, no taxes? Businesses will die, livelihoods will be lost, jobs lost, forever, they will not come back, not for years if ever! Stop hindering the life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness of your citizens. Stop making emotional decisions, to score political points. Use some common sense. If the sick need a doctor then they will go to a doctor they will not be hiking longs peak! My family has owned businesses in Estes Park since 1932. My mother was the youngest ever member of the chamber of commerce, and my grandpa started the log cabin waffel shop we understand Estes Park very well. Generations of family businesses in Estes Park have been built on attracting visitors. Now we dont want them? Millions of dollars are spent every year attracting visitors to Estes Park. As a community we even voted to implement a bed tax to help us. Why, so that we could raise money to hire people to stimulate demand attracting visitors. If the park remains closed, I am not sure we need the tax or visit estes park any longer. More jobs lost? Family Legacies are at risk, childrens future education is at risk, your community is at risk. Help us survive, shuttering the national park one day longer only compounds and accelerates the economic loss. May is at less than 5% occupancy. If that happens again in June you will see blood in the streets. Time is running out! Have some courage and faith in your fellow citizens. Open it Now...6 week vacation is over! David Ranglos Owner Glacier Lodge Open Rocky Mountain National Park on Time Jeannine <jc@roncaskey.com> 8:48 AM (4 hours ago) Rocky Mountain National Park is truly one of the most beautiful places on earth. My husband and I come up there many times a year to enjoy that beauty and serenity. I believe that is part of the reason the National 274 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Parks were created. And they belong to the citizens of the United States. Yes, open the Parks. I also understand the dilemma the town of Estes Park faces with the number of people who visit. But those businesses survive on those tourist dollars. No tourists. No dollars. No businesses. My mother and her sister travelled from Iowa to visit the Park and Estes in the mid 1940s. So my family has been coming there about 75 years. My mom just turned 97 years old. She lives in an assisted living facility in Iowa. She loves receiving the salt water taffy we mail her when we visit Estes. As for us, we have purchased thousands of dollars of artwork, meals, entertainment and lodging because the businesses were open to provide it. We seldom leave with a carmel apple from Laura’s Fudge Shop. Over the years we have introduced many of our local and out of state friends to the beauty of the Park and the town of Estes. Please help your businesses to stay in business so they can provide a good living for their families while sharing this most beautiful place on earth with the rest of us. Jeannine Caskey Open RMNP Will Daniel <wddaniel@me.com> 9:00 AM (3 hours ago) Rocky Mountain National Park is an outdoor adventure, thus ease to practice social distancing. If we're not out hiking we're in our cars. Please consider having RMNP open. Shuttles would have to go along with other restrictions, but to hold off the whole park, most of which is not an issue just doesn't make sense. We look forward to visiting Estes Park every year and RMNP. Please find a way for this to work. We all know things will never be the same, but closing the park doesn't seem like a solution. We all have to find a way to make this all work. Thank you, Will Daniel park opening Ming, Randy L. <RLMing@foleyeq.com> 9:05 AM (3 hours ago) The failure to open Rocky Mountain National Park will be a financial disaster for not only the businesses of Estes Park but also for the City of Estes Park from a loss of sales tax. Business failure will lead to real state failure and a further strain on the economic situation for Estes Park. From a health perspective… we have no guarantee of a vaccine. Ever. The best protection we can give to our weak and elderly is for the health population to get the virus and get through it so we can protect them from the virus. Be wise and don’t live in fear. Living not to die is not living at all. Randal Ming This email is intended solely for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any review, dissemination, copying, printing or other use of this email by persons or entities other than the addressee is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please contact the sender immediately and delete the material from any computer. RMNP Kathleen Smith <katkat1127@yahoo.com> 9:14 AM (3 hours ago) 275 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Reasons NOT to keep Rocky closed Fees pay for upkeep, new facilities, staffing....including to some extent I believe law enforcement and FIRE PROTECTION. No law to control illegal camping and fires....then no fire fighters to keep Rocky and Estes from becoming waste lands. Estes economy almost entirely based in one way or another on traffic visiting the Park. No visitors...no sales tax revenue ......no Town law enforcement...less $ and resources for fire protection......general EMS protection reduced due to LESS $$$$ No visitors...no jobs.....no volunteer fire fighters, .. teachers, police officers....leave Estes for paying, or better paying jobs that they cant get here, because there is no $ coming into town or county coffers to pay for them. Retired folks, folks who came here to retire, folks who don't rely directly on the tourist income think they are immune to the effects of less tax revenue...be it either sales or property tax...however, they will eventually be impacted by the loss of first responders, general services provided by local contractors, and other services they enjoy when those folks listed cant afford to stay here because the town ,county, and remaining businesses and residents cant keep up with the fiscal demands that WOULD have been seen to by sales tax and property tax. Thank you for your time. Kathleen Smith National Park Kelli Fry <kfry@sispaint.com> 9:15 AM (3 hours ago) To Whom It May Concern: It makes no sense to me that the National Park is not open. Elk do not get the virus, and I’m sure they would exercise social distancing. I do not understand your rational when downtown businesses desperately need customers. Lowell Fay Estes, CO Open RMNP KIM LEMIRANDE <klemirande@aol.com> 9:15 AM (3 hours ago) Dear Town Trustees, I am writing to you to ask that you please advocate to open RMNP and restaurants. My husband and I have owned a business in town for 17 years. My husband has been in Estes since middle school and I have been here since 1995. We have been lucky enough to raise 2 kids here. Our daughter graduated from EPHS last year and our son is a Sophomore. They have both played sports with the school and have done well academically. Estes Park is all we know to call home. We own a home here. We pay our property tax on our home and commercial property. We pay our sales tax from our business revenue. If RMNP does not open, tourists who support this town will not come. Without the tourists Estes Park will not survive. Our small businesses will not survive. My business will not survive. Estes is our home. We have no where else to go. We closed our business to "flatten the curve" and "save lives", but how many healthy lives have to suffer to do this? We don't quarantine the healthy we quarantine the sick. Those who are at risk should stay home and protect themselves. The healthy should go on and live their lives. It is unconstitutional for you to make me close my business. I have a right to keep it open. 276 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Estes Park is our HOME. Sincerely, The Lemirande Family Re-opening RMNP Cleone Beall <cleone.beall@gmail.com> 9:24 AM (3 hours ago) Please promote the re-opening of RMNP. I am a person over 70 years old. Yes, I am at a higher risk for the flu; no matter which kind it is. But I am very ready for Estes Park and the RMNP to be open to out-of-town guests. We can take the additional measures recommended by the health officials but postponing “opening” will make it more difficult for our good businesses to survive. The town relies on the tax revenues of these businesses. So what does the whole town look like if we delay these openings any further? Sincerely, Cleone Beall CDC Recommends Fresh Air to help slow the spread! Dave Ranglos <admin@glacierlodgeonline.com> 9:33 AM (3 hours ago) Open the National Park Now! It's pretty easy to self distance on more than 500 miles of hiking trails? Again, common sense would suggest that over the last two months billions of people on the planet have got the mitigation figured out, we do not need mommy and daddy to tell us to wash our hands. The National Park belongs to all citizens of the United States. A small group of "high risk" individuals do not get to make the choice for millions of citizens! Our elected officials serve "we the people", "we the people" are telling you to open the national park now! Sincerely, Dave Ranglos, owner Opening RMNP Michaela Blazek <mblazek3@gmail.com> 9:34 AM (3 hours ago) Hello, We are long time visitors from NE, and have a townhome we rent out in Stanley Village. I understand the need to be cautious, but not opening the park seems to be overkill. Fresh air and enjoying nature are not a problem in this Coronavirus fight. PLEASE vote to re-open the park! Thank you, Michaela and John Blazek Support Debbie Black 9:39 AM (3 hours ago) 277 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment I am writing to support RMNP and Estes Park! Businesses will not survive if the park and town are not open! Thank you! Deborah Black open RMNP Carissa Streib <cstreib11@gmail.com> 9:42 AM (3 hours ago) Hi there! I am writing to ask you to support opening RMNP. As a small business owner in downtown Estes we are really feeling the effects of the park being closed. While we understand the initial reasoning for closing the park we feel we are ready to handle more visitors. Also, I am hoping you will consider changing the mask ordinance so people can eat and drink. And please take away the monetary fine. It really does give off a bad look for Estes Park and people remember this type of stuff. The feeling of being unwelcomed. This is not the feeling we want to bring people. We want them to feel confidant in our businesses that we have done all we need to, to open safely. We need them to want to support us and still practice safe tendencies. This is something that people are already doing and dont need to be told to do when they are walking in an outdoor setting. Thanks so much for your time and service. Carissa Streib Rmnp Waldo Paul <waldo_308@msn.com> 9:42 AM (3 hours ago) Good morning. My name is Waldo Paul. I am a year round resident of Estes Park and I also a business owner in Estes Park. We need to open rmnp to some degree to get business and the economy in Estes Park back on track otherwise our tow will face some very dire consequences. It can be done while we protect the rest of our population. Regards Waldo Paul RMNP MUST OPEN!!!! Megan Corey <megan.corey01@gmail.com> 9:43 AM (3 hours ago) Hello! My family has a small business in Estes Park and we rely on tourism to remain open. It is sad that anyone would even consider keeping the National Park closed as it is something that many many people enjoy and travel here for. We rely on the summer tourism! It would be DEVASTATING to our business and MANY others in town if the park does not open. PLEASE open the park if you want the Estes Park business community to survive. Thank you Megan McMahon 278 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Public Input on reopening RMNP Jubilations Catering 9:43 AM (3 hours ago) Hi Jackie, I would like the town to strongly urge RMNP to reopen as soon as possible. Our town is filled with small, privately owned businesses such as ours that will not survive without an influx of tourism this summer. Let's come up with a plan to keep our senior and vulnerable citizens at home - grocery delivery, mail delivery, pharmacy delivery. The amount of tax revenue generated in a few days will more than cover the expense of setting up these programs. If these programs are implemented and our vulnerable citizens choose to go out and mingle with our tourists that is their decision and a risk they are clearly willing to take. Sandy Paul Owner Jubilations Catering and The Bristlecone Inn RMNP Scott Bockelmann 9:45 AM (3 hours ago) Dear Town Trustees, Please consider recommending to the Department of Interior that they open Rocky Mountain National Park. I realize that this will be a difficult decision and I can see both sides of the issue. I also realize that you will get input from those in favor of keeping RMNP closed as well as those wanting it to open. Count me as in favor of having the DOI open RMNP. Thank you for your consideration--Scott Bockelmann Please Open RMNP Brian Goddard 9:45 AM (3 hours ago) To whom it may concern: We are STRONG advocates of opening RMNP before Memorial Day 2020. We are owners of Cinnamon’s Bakery in town, we are locals and we depend on tourist revenue over the summer for income. Without income from the tourists who visit our exceptionally special town each summer, we may not be able to keep our doors open. And as we all know, it's the small businesses that make Estes Park what it is. PLEASE consider re-opening RMNP for the summer, otherwise ours and many other small businesses in town MAY NOT SURVIVE! Respectfully Dana and Lisa Kammersgard, and Brian and Sarah Goddard Owners Cinnamon’s Bakery Please open RMNP (and a NEW IDEA no one is discussing) 279 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment J Johnston <jenny.l.johnston@googlemail.com> 9:46 AM (3 hours ago) Please share with Trustees and Mayor My husband and I own a small hotel called The Landing at Estes Park. I am an Army Veteran having flown Blackhawk helicopters in Iraq and Afghanistan, I am a mother to three small children, and I have an MBA from Duke University. Yet, the forced closure of our business and RMNP has been one of the most stressful times I’ve experienced. After leaving the military in 2015, we purchased and entirely renovated a rundown eyesore on Spur 66 near the Beaver Meadows Entrance. We took a chance (and by chance I mean we took on millions $ in debt) on starting a tourism-based business because after all, this is a tourist town and it always has been. We were confident that this community supported its main source of income and stability and knew its place as the gateway town outside of a National Park. Its roots are in tourism, not retirement. Many retirees want to sink us and ask for forgiveness later, if ever. They are fine watching businesses fail so that they can continue to wander the town without being inconvenienced, as if they have an omnipotent, moral claim to this town and our National Park. They want to meander down Elkhorn, or hike, or peruse the library shelves without anyone else around and without increased risk to their health. None of these activities are essential, but I as a business owner am being made to suffer so that this unyielding population can have this luxury?! How is this justified? Solution (that no one seems to be discussing): We mobilize and organize our eager population of volunteers to deliver groceries and essential items to the doorsteps of vulnerable or fearful citizens. They wouldn’t have to go to Safeway or the library or the hardware store (and let’s face it -- there’s never a reason for them to go downtown). The summer crowds in Safeway are their biggest concern, so let’s mitigate that for them! We have been crippled by the closure of lodging and RMNP – there’s crushing debt and bills stacking up and we are hobbling along. We cannot keep our housekeepers employed. We have small children to support. We do not qualify for government relief because we have no W2 employees. Please DO NOT advocate for RMNP’s continued closure. Respectfully, Jennifer Johnston OPEN RMNP!!!!!!!!!!! Tim McMahon <tim.mcmahon8@yahoo.com> 9:50 AM (3 hours ago) RMNP MUST open for businesses to survive in Estes Park. Our family business and other businesses in Estes Park rely on Summer tourism to survive the year. It is sad to hear that anyone would NOT want the park to open. Many people travel to the town to enjoy the park. There is a SAFE way for people to enjoy the park and to support local business. If the park does not open it will be devastating to the local buisinesses and economy. OPEN THE PARK!!!!!!! Tim McMahon Rocky mountain national park Chris Ashby <christopher.p.ashby@gmail.com > 9:53 AM (3 hours ago) 280 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Good morning to whom it concerns, being a working class resident of Estes Park, I feel an obligation to voice my opinion on the closing of the park. While I do see the impact of less tourism benefiting a small number of well off at risk residents that isn't the majority of the population. Business across the town are struggling because of the closure, we all rely on the attractiveness of the park to bring in customers. Every business in Estes Park is secondary to the attraction of the park. Tourists from across the world come to witness the beauty of our town and park. While they are here they spend more money in our shops, in our tours and recreation, stay at our hotels, eat at our amazing restaurants, and support our economy in general. How much money would the county lose from park passes, out of resident fishing licenses, all of this would be drastically reduced if not depleted completely if you close the park. There's no bigger draw for any surrounding town than the park, especially for Estes Park and Grand Lake. It would indirectly cripple the whole working class that cannot just close up indefinitely. Implement a mask required law for the park and social distancing guidance for parking lots and peaks. People will obey if given the opportunity. Rocky Mountain National Park Jenna MacG 9:54 AM (3 hours ago) Hello Town Board and RMNP officials I know this Pandemic is not something that anyone wants to deal with but we need you to address the closure of RMNP. I ask that you kindly reopen our National Park. I understand why it was closed but now that we are seeing lower COVID-19 numbers in Colorado we have had time prepare for the pandemic and slowed the spread we need to allow people to visit RMNP once again. We of course need to be careful and have safety 1st for our park rangers, animals of the park but people can not be held inside all the time and they are already coming to Estes Park even with the Park closed. In Estes we work as a close tie to the National Park and need the Park to drive the visitors here for our financial health as well as our physical health. Please reopen our beautiful RMNP we desire and need to get back to this beautiful area and so do our visitors. Thank you and stay healthy and safe! Jenna MacGregor Historic Park Theatre Reel Mountain Theater The Slab The Slab Arcade Park Theatre Cafe Open the park & the town C Coakley <christy.coakley@gmail.com> 9:54 AM (3 hours ago) How can you possibly consider closing the National Park & town for the remainder of the year? It's a National park & it belongs to everyone. I'm sure there are many businesses in Estes that are hurting because of the closures. Open it up & let people live their lives!!! 5/12 RMNP Sandy Peterson <sdfp29@charter.net> 9:58 AM (3 hours ago) 281 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Please reopen Rocky Mountain National Park!! As soon as possible. The businesses of Estes Park need it to reopen so they can survive! Selfishly, I’d like to visit RMNP from Nebraska like I have for 30 years. But I can’t come there now. I’m concerned about all of the wonderful businesses, stores, shops, restaurants that we want to survive. PLEASE REOPEN!!! Thank you. Sandy Peterson Grand island, NE. Letter to support opening RMNP Daniel Sewell 10:00 AM (3 hours ago) To whom it may concern, In my position I am afforded the opportunity to speak to many business owners in town and the overall sentiment I've been hearing is that without continued financial support from the government, they will not be able to float through this shut down. So for the well-being of our businesses here in Estes I ask that you please do everything you can to find a way to support opening RMNP. Thank you, Daniel Daniel Sewell Estes Park Trail-Gazette Please open RMNP Inbox x Simone Paul <simone.paul9@gmail.com> 10:07 AM (3 hours ago) Hello, One of my favorite parts of this town is RMNP and the access we have to that. My family owns a local business in town, and we did not receive funding from the PPP(which would only last for three months anyway). We are not prepared to be without income for a year. Right now we are hurting, and if the park stays closed all summer, things will get much worse for us. Speaking for the many small, local, family-owned businesses in this town, we will go down if the park does not open in some capacity this summer. The entire downtown strip is small businesses, which are so vulnerable right now. With the correct programs in place to protect our vulnerable population (such as grocery and pharmacy delivery), we could protect them while also protecting the economy of the town. Please consider the economic health in addition to the physical health of our community. There is a balance to be found, and a way to keep our residents safe but also resume business in some capacity. Please, please, consider opening the park, for the sake of the town and local businesses. Thank you, Simone Paul Open in Rocky mountain national Park Susan Mock 10:11 AM (3 hours ago) 282 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment You must consider opening Rocky mountain national Park and opening soon. Without having Rocky mountain national Park open most businesses, including myself will probably close. Please reconsider closing the park and reopen it very soon. Susan Mock The Stitchin'Den Keep Rocky Mountain National Park OPEN! annette.s.johnson@gmail.com 10:28 AM (2 hours ago) To whom it may concern, I’ve just been informed that a group of local citizens in Estes Park are attempting to keep Rocky Mountain national Park closed for the season. We are planning a visit this summer, because that is our national Park, as I am a US citizen and I pay for that park. Local residents should not have a say in the hours of operation of a national Park. I believe the country is well-informed now on how to keep themselves and other safe during this pandemic. If residents of Estes Park wish to isolate themselves from national problems, perhaps they should move to an area that doesn’t have a national jewel at its doorstep. Sincerely Annette Johnson Closure John Laughlin <jlaughlin62@icloud.com> 10:31 AM (2 hours ago) You do not own the park. How dare you try to regulate what you don’t own. Communism at its best .. This is every bodies park. Stay out trustees. Trustee????? I trust you will make the right decision Rocky Mountain NP closing for the season????? Timothy Olsen <timothy.olsen@fedex.com> 10:37 AM (2 hours ago) to me, Timothy With all due respect, this is not only devastation to the local community and businesses, but to the sanity of the many that are currently in lock-down and have been dreaming of coming to this National Park to begin their recovery from this long and drawn out epidemic. Just yesterday, my sister from Ohio said she and here daughter were coming to see me in Longmont this summer. My first response was I have the perfect place for us to go. You guessed it, RMNP. Please do not let me nor thousands of people who are so looking forward to some sanity when this all breaks. Respectfully, Tim Olsen 15 year resident of Longmont Colorado Open RMNP 283 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Mark Law <marklaw615@gmail.com> 10:38 AM (2 hours ago) Dear Mayor and Trustees, It is time to open RMNP. As the state of Colorado has started the process of reopening society it is time to also open RMNP. There are many reasons for this including physical outdoor activity, benefit of mental health, and the economic wellbeing of the business owners in Estes Park. Failure to reopen RMNP may have a greater negative impact on the Estes valley then Covid-19 itself. One recently released set of data shows that in New York City, 66% of those hospitalized were following stay at home guidelines. I believe data will continue to show that outside activities while practicing social distancing and good common sense is the best course of action. With that, I encourage you to recommend the opening of RMNP. Sincerely, Mark E. Law Rocky Mountain National Park John Ehlert <jehlert@tsiproducts.com> 10:41 AM (2 hours ago) Trustees, My name is John Ehlert and although we currently live in Arlington Texas my heart resides in Colorado as both my wife and I are natives. I was born in Longmont and my wife Sandra was born in Palmer Lake, we typically return to the area a minimum of four (4) times a year and more when our schedules allow. There is hardly a trip that we don’t venture to the Park and visit Estes as my family still calls Longmont home. We were shocked to learn that there was a push to close a National Park and a community such as Estes to visitors. What a travesty that would be for all of us Americans, not too mention the towns people who thrive on us visitors who elect to spend our hard earned dollars in their establishments. Hopefully common sense and logic will prevail over the preceding and freedom will continue to ring load and clear for all of America! John John H. Ehlert CEO TSI Products, Inc. Arlington, TX 76011 Public Comment for 5/12 Board Meeting Della Terra Mountain Chateau 10:47 AM (2 hours ago) To the Town Board of Trustees, It is our understanding that Colorado is in the process of opening State Parks. We would be extremely disappointed if Rocky Mountain National Park did not follow suit and open. We are all aware of the benefits of being outdoors and active. Closing our National Parks may be counter productive to restoring the mental and physical health of our communities. We respectfully request that the Town of Estes Park policies remain consistent with the State of Colorado. Enacting policies that are more restrictive than state guidelines disproportionately injures Estes Park business owners and would be financially and emotionally devastating for so many families. As stated by our state leaders, there will be an ongoing need for our elderly and vulnerable to protect themselves nationwide as our country opens back up. We would ask our town and county to continue focusing 284 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment resources on creating services to support this population of people if they desire to shelter in place. At the same time, they should equally support the livelihood of the town's businesses to enable us to resume bringing in revenue and tax dollars to support our employees and community services. Let's welcome visitors back to Estes Park and reopen to the extent allowed by State health guidelines. Thank you, Darell and Pam Amelang Marty and Audrey Miller Sandy Garcia Della Terra Mountain Chateau RMNP DEBORAH TOTH <debtoth60@yahoo.com> 10:56 AM (2 hours ago) Please open the parks for people to enjoy. Rocky Mountain National Park opening- URGENT !!!! Janet Howe <jcdhowe@hotmail.com> 10:57 AM (2 hours ago) Estes Park Town Council; I am resident of Colorado and a lifelong patron of Rocky Mountain National Park . I am a retired community banker by trade and understand the lifeblood of our economy is small business . I am also on the Board of a non-profit that serves the homeless and those most vulnerable In the community of Longmont . Colorado’s economy is 77% reliant upon tourism. Seventy-seven percent. No doubt the Town of Estes Park is more than 90% reliant upon tourism from Rocky Mountain National Park . Shelter in Place has devastated our economy, devastated Americans financially. Unemployment is the highest is has been since the Great Depression and it is estimated that more than 25% of small businesses will not survive. At HOPE in Longmont , we have seen a dramatic rise in need , both individuals and families now homeless and those food at risk. Financial crisis can be devastating for a lifetime. Homelessness , bankruptcy, substance abuse, domestic violence , suicide... just to name a few. It is imperative that we reopen our economy and reopen to tourism by Memorial Day of this year. Imperative! Rocky Mountain National Park tourism is a huge draw locally and for the entire state. It benefits all Coloradans economically . Small business paychecks feed families , make mortgage payments. Tourism drives small business in Estes Park as well as the rest of Colorado. Do the right thing and push for reopening of RMNP by May 22nd if not sooner ! Respectfully , Janet Howe cc: Senator Cory Gardner RMNP opening snowypeakswinery@att.net 11:02 AM (2 hours ago) 285 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment I am writing to encourage the Town Trustees to request that Rocky Mountain National Park reopen as soon as they can safely do so. The economy of Estes Park and other gateway communities is dependent on visitors to the park and that visitorship is very time dependent. Income lost during the summer months will never be recovered, which will not just put many businesses in jeopardy, but will greatly reduce tax income into the Town, now and well into the future. The amenities that all citizens enjoy will have to be cut back, making Estes a less desirable hometown, further reducing our ability to recover from the shut-down. Waiting to open the park until the busy season is upon us may lead to a rush of visitors we are unable to manage. It is better to do it in May so we can slowly ramp up and make adjustments to help keep everyone safe, while accommodating their needs. The park and the people who visit it are the life-blood of Estes Park and always have been. We must find a way to reopen the park and our town in a safe and measured way as soon as possible. Thanks, Candice Mohr Snowy Peaks Winery Park and masks Drmjmeyer 11:25 AM (2 hours ago) Open the park please and try and use science as your guide, as a part time Estes resident and an epidemiologist there are no guides lines or science behind wearing masks outside , social distancing works just as well. As for the Park please open it, again science says as long as you maintain reasonable social distancing the park should open. Regards, Michael Meyer Estes Valley business community Jeff Hines 11:37 AM (2 hours ago) Dear Town Trustees, I would like to thank you for your support of local area businesses- to include the Vacation Rental business in Estes Park. Local Businesses are the biggest employer not only in Estes Park, but also in Larimer County and our country as a whole. As you know, The draw of RMNP and the Hospitality business sector are together, the economic engine that allows support for all facets of infrastructure in Estes Park. We are fortunate to have these two important partners, which drive sales tax, Restaurant visits, and support all other businesses. Without them, our taxes would likely increase by a wide margin. My wife and I have been home owners since 2008, and feel fortunate that we can share our home with others. The income from our vacation home rental, allows for all home maintenance, and also pays us in our retirement years. I thank you, the Trustees, for your support of the Vacation Rental and Hospitality business in Estes Park. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or would like further information. Jeffrey Hines Owner Estes Park, CO 80517 Careful re-opening of the Town of Estes Park and RMNP 286 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Kevin Dennis <kevindennis@mountaintownrockers.com> 11:39 AM (1 hour ago) Good day, I am writing this message on behalf of myself and one of my employers GREEN JEEP TOURS. I am the lead Nature Tour Guide for Green Jeep Tours, and I am also a local gig worker in the town with my band "THE MOUNTAIN TOWN ROCKERS". Green Jeep Tours is in favor of the careful re-opening of both RMNP and The Town of Estes Park. The Mountain Town Rockers are also in favor of the careful re-opening of both RMNP and the Town of Estes Park. Thank you. Kevin Dennis Green Jeep Tours The Mountain Town Rockers Reopen Estes Park Christopher Shotts <chris@shottsmerrymancpas.com> 11:41 AM (1 hour ago) I am writing on behalf of our CPA firm, Shotts, Merryman & Company. We wish to record our concern about the rumored request by the town board to keep RMNP closed for the season. We have spent the last two months assisting our numerous Estes Park business clients in their efforts to remain viable. This has been, as you are aware, an extremely difficult time. We share the sentiments of our clients in belief that if Estes Park businesses cannot open with tourists being able to utilize RMNP, these businesses may indeed have to close permanently. We implore the town board not to express a desire to keep RMNP closed. There has to be a reasonable balance between commerce and health concerns for the Estes Valley. Sincerely, Christopher J. Shotts Shotts, Merryman & Company Estes Park, CO 80517 Open RMNP helensevans@aol.com 11:48 AM (1 hour ago) I believe that RMNP must open for the overall good of Estes Park. Helen Evans. Please reopen the RMNP nikki <nikki@greenjeeptour.com> 11:52 AM (1 hour ago) Please reopen the park. The longer the park is closed the more damage will be done to the community. With damage focused on working families and small businesses. 287 Report & Discussion (outside entities) Item #2 Public Comment Those at risk need to take safety precautions wherever they are whether the park is open or not. I realize Estes has a high population of "at risk" in our community, but those at risk should be avoiding Safeway and public areas whether the park is open or closed. Please keep in mind that our community really struggles with good employees and staffing in a regular year. Further reducing jobs will be harmful to everyone who works to support themselves, and unemployment for a year is not enough for individuals to pay rent and house payments. A few ideas are one way trails around the lakes. Enforcing masks on the trails and shuttles. Starting the shuttles earlier and continuing later with reduced seating; to disperse people more evenly throughout the day. Or, completely reduce shuttles if you must. I have my Doctor of Pharmacy and am very much aware of diseases and treatments. Being outdoors is the safest place a person can be. Viruses are killed by UV light, not to mention the air we breath is quickly dispersed in the outdoors. The people who come up to be active and go hiking are healthier and less likely to have complications with Covid. Please include this in your data. You CANNOT correlate the average New Yorker with the hiking community of Rocky Mountain National Park. Thank you, Nikki Schultz Reopen park in May nikkipharmd@plattemed.org 11:59 AM (1 hour ago) Please reopen the park. Other parks are able to safely reopen and I have faith the RMNP has the same abilities and resources. Asking the park to remain closed is detrimental to everyone not receiving social security checks. This town has a hard time seeing past self interests, but please try. Nikki Rocky Mountain National Park blakejly@aol.com 12:00 PM (1 hour ago) Hello, Please reopen the park As soon As possible. I own Blake Trading downtown. The past 10 days I have seen few visitors who all comply with the mask rules. People understand and would like to visit the park and keep social distancing rules. It is important to us small business to reopen as soon as possible. Thank you Marsha Blake 288 TOWN CLERK Memo To: Honorable Mayor Koenig Board of Trustees Town Administrator Machalek From: Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk Date: May 12, 2020 (Updated 05-08-2020) RE: Liquor Licensing: Public Hearing for a New Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License Application for Sunny Acre Corp dba The Egg of Estes, 393 E. Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park, Colorado Objective: Approval of a new Hotel & Restaurant liquor license located at 393 E. Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park, Colorado. Application filed by Sunny Acre Corp dba The Egg of Estes. Present Situation: An application for a new Hotel & Restaurant liquor license was received by the Town Clerk’s office on March 28, 2020. All necessary paperwork and fees were submitted; please see the attached Procedure for Hearing on Application – New Liquor License for additional information. The applicant is aware of the Town Board’s Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) requirement and has completed the training. Proposal: To present the application for the Town Board’s review and consideration for a new Hotel & Restaurant liquor license. Advantages: Approval of the license provides the business owner with the opportunity to operate a liquor-licensed establishment in the Town of Estes Park. Disadvantages: The owner is denied a business opportunity to serve alcohol to patrons. Action Recommended: Staff recommends continuing this item to May 26, 2020 to allow staff sufficient time to publish quasi-judicial virtual public hearing procedures. Budget: The fee paid to the Town of Estes Park for a new Hotel & Restaurant Liquor license is $1319. The fee covers the administrative costs related to processing the application, background checks, and business licensing. In addition, the annual renewal fee payable to the Town of Estes Park for a Hotel & Restaurant Liquor license is $869. UPDATED 05-08-2020 289 Level of Public Interest Low Sample Motion: The Board of Trustees approve/deny continuing the Public Hearing to May 26, 2020. Attachments: Procedure for Hearing Application Individual History Police Report 290 TOWN CLERK Memo To: Honorable Mayor Koenig Board of Trustees Town Administrator Machalek From: Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk Date: May 12, 2020 RE: Liquor Licensing: New Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License Application for Sunny Acre Corp dba The Egg of Estes, 393 E. Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park, Colorado Objective: Approval of a new Hotel & Restaurant liquor license located at 393 E. Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park, Colorado. Application filed by Sunny Acre Corp dba The Egg of Estes. Present Situation: An application for a new Hotel & Restaurant liquor license was received by the Town Clerk’s office on March 28, 2020. All necessary paperwork and fees were submitted; please see the attached Procedure for Hearing on Application – New Liquor License for additional information. The applicant is aware of the Town Board’s Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) requirement and has completed the training. Proposal: To present the application for the Town Board’s review and consideration for a new Hotel & Restaurant liquor license. Advantages: Approval of the license provides the business owner with the opportunity to operate a liquor-licensed establishment in the Town of Estes Park. Disadvantages: The owner is denied a business opportunity to serve alcohol to patrons. Action Recommended: Approval of the application for a new Hotel & Restaurant liquor license. Budget: The fee paid to the Town of Estes Park for a new Hotel & Restaurant Liquor license is $1319. The fee covers the administrative costs related to processing the application, background checks, and business licensing. In addition, the annual renewal fee payable to the Town of Estes Park for a Hotel & Restaurant Liquor license is $869. 19291 Level of Public Interest Low Sample Motion: The Board of Trustees finds that the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood are/are not met by the present liquor outlets in the neighborhood and that the desires of the adult inhabitants are/are not for the granting of this liquor license. Based upon these findings, I move that the application for a new Hotel & Restaurant liquor license filed by Sunny Acre Corp dba The Egg of Estes be approved/denied. Attachments: Procedure for Hearing Application Individual History Police Report 20292 1 July 2002 PROCEDURE FOR HEARING ON APPLICATION NEW LIQUOR LICENSE 1.MAYOR. The next order of business will be the public hearing on the application of Sunny Acre Corp dba The Egg of Estes for a new Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License located at 393 E. Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park, Colorado. At this hearing, the Board of Trustees shall consider the facts and evidence determined as a result of its investigation, as well as any other facts, the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood for the type of license for which application has been made, the desires of the adult inhabitants, the number, type and availability of liquor outlets located in or near the neighborhood under consideration, and any other pertinent matters affecting the qualifications of the applicant for the conduct of the type of business proposed. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING 2.TOWN CLERK. Will present the application and confirm the following: The application was filed March 28, 2020. At a meeting of the Board of Trustees on April 14, 2020, the public hearing was set for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. The neighborhood boundaries for the purpose of this application and hearing were established to be 3.81 miles. The Town has received all necessary fees and hearing costs. The applicant is filing as a Corporation. The property is zoned CD – Commercial Downtown which allows this type of business as a permitted use. The notice of hearing was published on May 1, 2020 . The premises was posted on April 28, 2020 . 21293 2 There is a police report with regard to the investigation of the applicant. Status of T.I.P.S. Training: Unscheduled Scheduled * X Completed There is a map indicating all liquor outlets presently in the Town of Estes Park available upon request. 3.APPLICANT. The applicants will be allowed to state their case and present any evidence they wish to support the application. 4. OPPONENTS. The opponents will be given an opportunity to state their case and present any evidence in opposition to the application. The applicant will be allowed a rebuttal limited to the evidence presented by the opponents. No new evidence may be submitted. 5.MAYOR. Ask the Town Clerk whether any communications have been received in regard to the application and, if so, to read all communication. Indicate that all evidence presented will be accepted as part of the record. Ask the Board of Trustees if there are any questions of any person speaking at any time during the course of this hearing. Declare the public hearing closed. 6. SUGGESTED MOTION: Finding. The Board of Trustees finds that the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood are/are not met by the present liquor outlets in the neighborhood and that the desires of the adult inhabitants are/are not for the granting of this liquor license. Motion. Based upon the above findings, I move that this license be granted/denied. 22294 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SORB404(09125(19)NameTypeofLicenseAccountNumber7.Istheapplicant(includinganyofthepartners(apartnership:membersormanagersifafntedhabilitycotnpanyorof6cers,YesNostockholdersordgectonifacorporation)ormanagersundertheageoftwenty-oneyears?C&Hastheapplicant(includinganyofthepailnersifapartnership,membersormanagersifaLimitedIiabltycompany;otofficers.stockholdersordirectors1acorporation)ormanagersever(InColoradomanyotherslate):a.BeendeniedanalcoholbeverageLicense?Db.Hadanalcoholbeveragelicensesuspendedorrevoked?CRJc.HadinterestInanotherentitythathadanalcoholbeveragelicensesuspendedorrevoked?Cit]IfyouansweredyestoBa.bore,explainIndetaitonaseparatesheet.9.Hasaliquorlicenseapplication(samelicenseclass),thatwaslocaledwithln500feetoftheproposedpremises,beendeniedwithintheC]‘E]precedingtwoyears?Ifyes’.explanindetail.______________________________________________________________________10.Arethepremisestobelicensedwithin500feel,ofanypublicorprivateschoolthatmeetscompulsoryeducationrequirementsofCColoradolaw,ortheprincipalcampusoranycollege,universityorseminary?orWaiverbylocalordinance?CJOther_________________11.IsyourUquorLknsedDrugstore(LLDS)orRetailLiquorStcre(RLS)within1500fretofanotherretailliquorlicenseforoff.premisessalesinajurisdictionwithapopulationofgreaterthan(‘)10,0000?NOTE:ThedistanceshallbedeterminedbyaradiusmeasurementthatbeginsattheprincipaldoorwayortheLLOSIRLSpremises(orwhichtheapplicationisbeingmadeandendsattheprincipaldoor-C1wayortheLicensedLLDSIRLS.12.IsyourLlquorLicensedDrugstore(LLDS)orRetailLiquorStore(RLS)within3000feelofanotherretailliquorflcenseforoff-premisessalesInajuhsdicronwithapopulafonoflessthan(c)10,0000?NOTE.ThedistanceshallbedeterminedbyaradiusmeasurementthatbeginsattheprindpatdccrwayoftheaDSJRLSpremisesforwtkhtheapçlcationIsbeingmadeandendsattheprincipalCCdoorwayoftheLicensedLLDSIRLS.13a.ForadditionalRetailLiquorStoreonlyWasyourRetailLiquorStoreUcenseissuedonorbeforeJanuary1.2016?ijCC13b.AreyouaColoradoresident?C14.HasaliquororbeerlicenseoverbeenIssuedtotheapplicant(nciudinganyofthepartners,ifapartnership;membersormanagerifaLimitedLiabilityCompany;orofficers,stockhoersordiseclors(acorporation)?Ifyes.identifythenameofthebusinessandlistanyC]wnIfinancialinterestI,s&dbusinessincludinganycanstoorfromat:censee.15,Doestheapplicant,aslistedonline2ofthisappfcation,havelegalpossessionofthepremIsesbyownership,leaseorotherC]arrangement?COwnershpLeaseCOtherfExpiabiInDetail)_________________________________________________________________a.Wteased,1tnameoflandwdandtenant,anddateofexpiraticn,exactlyastheyappearontheease:Landlord)TenanlExpires-STh’SE%’:tjcouy4çQE00f1-PO6)pflb.tsapercentageofalcoholsalesindludedascompensationtothelandlord?l‘emiiequestionIS,‘uc.Attachadiagramthatdesignatestheareatobelicensedinblackboldoutline(includingdimensions)whichshowsthebars,brewery,walls,partitions,entrances,exitsandwhateachroomshallbeutilizedforinthisbusiness.Thisdiagramshouldbenolargerthan81(2’XIi”.16.inventory,fumitureorequipmenttoor(oruseinthisbusiness:orwhowfllreceivemoneyfromthisbusiness7Aitachaseparatesheetifnecessary.LastNameFirstNameDaleofBirthtFEINorSSNlnterest’PercentageLastNameFirstNameOateofBirthFEINorSSNInterest/PercentageAtchcopesofallnotesandsecurityinstrumentsandanywrittenagreementordetailsofanyoralagreement,bywhichanyperson(inctudingpartnerships,corporations,limItedliabilitycompanies,etc.)willshamIntheprofitorgrossproceedsofthisestablishmentandanyagreementrelatingtothebusInesswhichiscontingentorconditionatinanynybyvotume,profit,sales,givingofadvIceorconsultation,17.OptionalPremisesorHotelandRestaurantLicenseswithOptionalPremises:Hasalocalordinanceorresolutionauthothingoptionalpremisesbeenadopted?MIANumberoradditionalOptionalPremiseareasrequested.(Seelicensefeechart)I18.Fortheaddidoitofa’Sidewa?kServiceAreaperRegulation47-302(Ag4),includeadiagramoftheserviceareaanddocumentationreceivedfromthelocalgoverningbodyauthorizinguseofthesidewalk.DocumentationmayIncludebutisnotlimitedtoastatementofuse,permit,easement,orotherlegalpermissions.19.LiquorLicensedDrugstore((LOS)applicants,answer(hefollowing:a.Isthereapharmacy,licensedbytheColoradoBoardofPharmacy,locatedwithintheapplicantsLLDSpremise?If“yes”acopyoflicensemustbeattached,l,325297 tDR0404(09125/15)NameTypeofLicenseAccountNumber7.Istheapplicant(includinganyofthepartnersifapartnership,membersormanagersifalimitedliabilitycompany;orofficers,YesNostockholdersordirectorsifacorporation)ormanagersundertheageoftwenty-oneyears?S8.Hastheapplicant(includinganyofthepartnersifapartnership;membersormanagersifalimitedliabUitycompany;orofficers,stockholdersordirectorsifacorporation)ormanagersever(inColoradooranyotherstate):a,Beendeniedanalcoholbeveragelicense?5b.Hadanalcoholbeveragelicensesuspendedorrevoked?Hc.HadinterestinanotherentitythathadanalcoholbeverageLcensesuspendedorrevoked?HIfyouansweredyesto8a,borc.explainindetaionaseparatesheet.9.Hasaliquorlicenseapplication(samelicenseclass),thatwaslocatedwithin500feetoftheproposedpremises.beendeniedwithintheEprecedinatwoyears?If“yes”,explainindetail.______________________________________________________________________________10.Arethepremisestobelicensedwithin500feet,ofanypublicorprivateschoolthatmeetscompulsoryeducationrequirementsof5Coloradolaw,ortheprincipalcampusofanycollege,universityorseminary?orWaiverbylocalordinance?HOther:____________________11.IsyourLiquorLicensedDrugstore(LLDS)orRetailLiquorStore(RLS)within1500feetofanotherretailliquorlicenseforoff-premisessalesinajurisd.ctionwahapopulationofgreaterthan(‘)10.0002?NOTE’ThedistanceshallbedeterminedbyaradiusmeasurementthatbeginsattheprincipaldoorwayoftheLLDSfRLSpremisesforwhichtheapplicationisbeingmadeandendsattheprincipaldoor-HwayoftheLicensedLLDS’RLS12,IsyourLiquorLicensedDrugstore(LLDS)orRetailLiquorStore(RLS)within3000feetofanotherretailliquorlicenseforoff-premisessalesinajurisdictionwithapopulationoflessthan(‘<)10,0000?NOTE:ThedistanceshallbedeterminedbyaradiusmeasurementthatbeginsattheprincipaldoorwayoftheLLDS/RLSpremisesforwhichtheapplicationisbeingmadeandendsattheprincipalHHdoorwayoftheLicensedLLDS/RLS,13a,ForadditionalRetailLiquorStoreonlyWasyourRetailLiquorStoreLicenseissuedonorbeforeJanuary12016?13bAreyouaColoradoresident?514.Hasaliquororbeerlicenseeverbeenissuedtotheapplicant(includinganyofthepartners,ifapartnership:membersormanagerifaLimitedLiabilityCompany,orofficers,stockholdersordirectorsifacorporation)?Ifyes,identifythenameofthebusinessandlistany5currentfinancialinterestinsaidbusinessincludinganyloanstoorfromalicensee.15.Doestheapplicant,aslistedonline2ofthisapplication,havelegalpossessionofthepremisesbyownership,leaseorother5arrangement?HOwnershipLeaseHOther(ExplaininDetail)_______________________________________________________________________________a.Ifleased,listnameoflandordandtenant,anddateofexpiration.exactlyastheyappearontheleaseLandlordITenantFxoires_________________________________/-‘1,.Isapercentageofalcoholsalesinéludedascompensationlathelandlord?içcomiequestion16.“c.Attachadiagramthatdesignatestheareatobelicensedinblackboldoutline(includingdimensions)whichshowsthebars,brewery,walls,partitions,entrances,exitsandwhateachroomshallbeutilizedforinthisbusiness.Thisdiagramshouldbenolargerthan81/2’X11.16.Who,besidestheownerslistedinthisapplication(includingpersons,firms,pahnerships,corporations,limitedliabilitycompanies)willloanorgivemoney,inventory,furnitureorequipmenttoorforuseinthisbusiness;orwhowillreceivemoneyfromthisbusiness?Attachaseparatesheetifnecessary.LastNameFirstNameDateofBirthFEINorSSNInterest/PercentageLastNameFirstNameDateofBirthFEINorSSNInterest/PercentageAttachcopiesofallnotesandsecurityinstrumentsandanywrittenagreementordetailsofanyoralagreement,bywhichanyperson(includingpartnerships,corporations,limitedliabilitycompanies,etc.)willshareintheprofitorgrossproceedsofthisestablishment,andanyagreementrelatingtothebusinesswhichiscontingentorconditionalinanywaybyvolume,profit,sales,givingofadviceorconsultation.17.OptionalPremisesorHotelandRestaurantLicenseswithOptionalPremises’,Hasalocalordinanceorresolutionauthorizingoptionalpremisesbeenadopted?flr’HHNumberofaddtionalOptionalPremiseareasrequested.(Seelicensefeecilart)I18.FortheadditionofaSidewalkServiceAreaperRegulation47-302(A)(4),includeadiagramoftheserviceareaanddocumentationreceivedfromthelocalgoverningbodyauthorizinguseofthesidewalk.Documentationmayincludebutisnotlimitedtoastatementofuse,permit,easement,orotherlegalpermissions.19.LiquorLicensedDrugstore(LLDS)applicants,answerthefollowing:a.Isthereapharmacy,licensedbytheColoradoBoardofPharmacy,locatedwithintheapplicant’sLLDSpremise?,,HHIf“yes”acopyoflicensemustbeattached.‘J‘l\326298 DRS404(09/25/19)NameTypeofLicenseAccountNumber20,ClubLiquorLicenseapplicantsanswerthefollowing:Attachacopyofapplicabledocumentationa.Istheapplicantorganizationoperatedsolelyforanational,social,fraternal,patriotic,politicalorathleticpurposeandnotforpecuniarygain?UUb.Istheapplicantorganizationaregularlycharteredbranch,lodgeorchapterofanationalorganizationwhichisoperatedsolelyfortheobjectofapatrioticorfraternalorganizationorsociety,butnotforpecuniarygain?LIIC.Howlonghastheclubbeenincorporated?NIhd.Hasapplicantcccupiedanestablishmentforthreeyears(threeyearsrequired)thatwasoperatedsolelyforthereasonsstatedabove?UU21.Brew-Pub,DistilleryPuborVintner’sRestaurantapplicantsanswerthefollowing:a.HastheapplicantreceivedorappiedforaFederalPermit?(Copyofpermitorapplicationmustbeattached)Nj22.CampusLiquorComplexapplicantsanswerthefofowing:a.Istheapplicantaninstitutionofhighereducation?YesNouflb.Istheapplicantapersonwhocontractswiththeinsttutionofhighereducationtoprovidefoodservices?UUIf“yes’pleaseprovideacopyofthecontractwiththeinstitutionofhighereducationtoprovidefoodservices.i)ii,23.Forallon-premisesapplicantsa.HotelandRestaurant,LodgingandEntertainment,TavernLicenseandCampusLiquorComplex,theRegisteredManagermustalsosubmitanIndividualHistoryRecord-DR8404-IandfingerprintsubmittedtoapprovedStateVendorthroughtheVendor’swebsite.Seeapplicationchecklist,SectionIV,fordetails,b.ForallLiquorLicensedDrugstores(LLDS)thePermittedManagermustalsosubmitanManagerPermitApplicationDR8000andfingerprintsLastNameofManagerFirstNameofManacer24.Doesthismanageract’asthemanagerof.orhaveafinancialinterestin,anyotherliquorlicensedestablishmentintheStateof__Colorado?Ifyes,providename,typeoflicenseandaccountnumber25.RelatedFacility-CampusLiquorComplexapplicantsanswerthefoowThgYesNoa.IstherelatedfacilitylocatedwithintheboundariesoftheCampusLiquorComplex?U$iIfyes,pleaseprovideamapofthegeographicallocationwithintheCampusLiquorComplexIfnothislicensetypeisnotavailableforissuesoutsidethegeographicallocationoftheCampusLiquorComplex.b.DesignatedManagerforRelatedFacility-CampusLiquorComplexLastNameofManagerFirstNameofManager26.TaxInformation.YesNoa.Hastheapplicant,includingitsmanager,partners,officer,directors,stockholders,members(LLC),managingmembers(LLC),oranyUotherpersonwitha10%orgreaterfinancialinterestintheapplicant,beenfoundinfinalorderofataxagencytobedelinquentinthepaymentofanystateorlocaltaxes.penaities,orinterestrelatedtoabusiness?b.Hastheapplicant,includingitsmanager,partners,officer,directors,stockholders,members(LLC),managingmembers(LLC),oranyUotherpersonwitha1D%orgreaterfinancialinterestintheapplicantfailedtopayanyfeesorsurchargesimposedpursuanttosection44-3-503,CR5.?27.Ifapplicantisacorporation,partnership,associationorlimitedliabilitycompany,applicantmustlistatiOfficers,Directors,GeneralPartners,andManagingMembers,Inaddition,applicantmustlistanystockholders,partners,ormemberswithownershipof10%ormoreintheapplicant.AllpersonslistedbelowmustalsoattachformDR8404-I(IndividualHistoryRecord),andmakeanappointmentwithanapprovedStateVendorthrcughtheirwebsite.Seeapplicationchecklist.SectionIV,fordetails.NameHomeAddress,City&StateflOBIPosition%Owned1yMLEn&-IY..,,.J,..EcTESPAetSEThQY50NameHomeAddress,City&State——Position%Ownedc-cYTsflcLcccf?%TzEt’SU50NameHomeAddress,City&StatePosition%OwnedNameHomeAddress,City&StateDOBPosition%OwnedNameHomeAddress,City&StateDOBPosition%OwnedIfapplicantisowned100%byaparentccmpany.pleaselistthedesignatedprincipalofficeronabove-*Corporations-thePresident,Vice-President.SecretaryandTreasurermustbeaccountedforabove(Includeownershippercentageifapplicable)Iftotalownershippercentagedisclosedheredoesnottotal100%,applicantmustctleckthisbox:Applicantaffirmsthatnoindvidualotherthanthesedisclosedhereinowns10%ormoreoftheapplicantanddoesnothavefinancialinterestinaprohibitedliquorlicensepursuanttoArticle3or5,CR5.427299 DR8404(C9125119)NameTypeofLicenseAccountNumberOathOfApplicantIdeclareunderpenaltyofperjuryintheseconddegreethatthisappkcationandallattachmentsaretrue?correct,andcompletetothebestofmyknowledgeIalsoacknowledgethatitismyresponsibilityandtheresoonsibilityofmyagentsandemployeestocomplywththeprovisionsoftheColoradoLiquororBeerCodewhichaffectmylicenseAuthoriznaturePrintedNameandTitle,Date7flA)Jfl4iqrM-Lr&1RvzvrReportandApprovalofLocalLicensingAuthority(CityiCounty)DateappatipnfiledwithlocalauthorityDateoflocalauthorityhearing(forewlicenseapplicants;cannotbelessthan30daysfromdateofapplication)3IztfraozoTheLocalLicensingAuthcrityHerebyAffirmsthateachpersonrequiredtofreDR8402-I(lnthvidualHisto’Record)oraDR6000(ManagerPermit)hasbeenFingerprintedSubjecttobackgroundinvestigation,includingNCIC/CCICcheckforoutstandingwarrantsThatthelocalauthorityhasconducted,orintendstoconduct,aninspectionoftheproposedpremisestoensurethattheapplicantisincompliancewithandawareof,liquorcodeprovisionsaffectingtheirclassoflicense(CheckOne)Dateofinspectionoranticipateddate______________________WillconductinspectionuponapprovalofstatelicensingauthorityEIstheLiquorLbensedDrugstore(LLDS)orRetailLiquorStore(RLS)wthin1500feetofanotherretailquorlicenseforoff-YesNopremisessalesinajurisdictionwithapopulationof>10,0000?EDEIstheLiquorLicensedDrugstore(LLDS)orRetailLiquorStore(RLS)within3,000feetofanotherretailliquorlicenseforoff-premisessatesinajurisdictionwithapopulationof<10,0000?NOTE:ThedistanceshallbedeterminedbyaradiusmeasurementthatbeginsattheprincipaldoorwayoftheLLDSIRLSpremisesforwhichtheapplicationisbeingmadeandendsattheprincipaldoorwayoftheLicensedLLDSJRLSEDoestheLiquor-LicensedDrugstore(LLDS)haveatleasttwentypercent(20%)oftheapplicant’sgrossannualincomederivedfromthesaleoffcod,durirgthepriortwelve(12)monthperiod?Theforegoingapplicationhasbeenexamined;andthepremises,businesstobeconducted,andcharacteroftheapplicantaresatisfactory.Wedoreportthatsuchlicense,ifgranted,willmeetthereasonablerequirementsoftheneighborhoodandthedesiresoftheadultinhabitants,andwillcomplywiththeprovisionsofTitle44,Article4or3,CR5.,andLiquorRulesTherefore,thisapplicationisapproved.LocalLicensingPuthorityforTelePhoneNumberg,inCity-ce-.oc-s-e’R2.11-qgSignaturePrintTitleSignaturePrintTitle528300 DR8495(07/23/19)COLORADODEPARTMENTOFREVENUELiquorEnforcemerilDvsD9TaxCheckAuthorization,Waiver,andRequesttoReleaseInformationi,ip&)IGRI404—amsigningthisTaxCheckAuthorization,WaiverandRequesttoReleaseInformation(hereinafter“Waiver”)onbehalfofCOE-ptMTj1rR1(the“Applicant/Licensee’)topermittheColoradoDepartmentofRevenueandanyotherstateorlocaltaxingauthoritytoreleaseinformationanddocumentationthatmayotherwisebeconfidential,asprovidedbelow.IfIamsigningthisWaiverforsomeoneotherthanmyself,includingonbehalfofabusinessentity,IcertifythatIhavetheauthoritytoexecutethisWaiveronbehalfoftheApplicant/Licensee.TheExecutiveDirectoroftheColoradoDepartmentofRevenueistheStateLicensingAuthority,andoverseestheColoradoLiquorEnforcementDivisionashisorheragents,clerks,andemployees.TheinformationanddocumentationobtainedpursuanttothisWaivermaybeusedinconnectionwiththeApplicant/Licensee’sliquorlicenseapplicationandongoinglicensurebythestateandlocallicensingauthorities.TheColoradoLiquorCode,section44-3-101.etseq.(LiquorCode”),andtheColoradoLiquorRules,ICCR203-2(‘LiquorRules”),requirecompliancewithcertaintaxobligations,andsetforththeinvestigative,disciplinaryandlicensureactionsthestateandlocallicensingauthoritiesmaytakeforviolationsoftheLiquorCodeandLiquorRules,includingfailuretomeettaxreportingandpaymentobligations.TheWaiverismadepursuanttosection39-21-113(4),C.R.S.,andanyotherlaw,regulation,resolutionorordinanceconcerningtheconfidentialityoftaxinformation,oranydocument,reportorreturnfiledinconnectionwithstateorlocaltaxes.ThisWaivershallbevaliduntiltheexpirationorrevocationofalicense,oruntilboththestateandlocallicensingauthoritiestakefinalactiontoapproveordenyanyapplication(s)fortherenewalofthelicense,whicheverislater.Applicant/Licenseeagreestoexecuteanewwaiverforeachsubsequentlicensingperiodinconnectionwiththerenewalofanylicense,ifrequested.Bysigningbelow,Applicant/LicenseerequeststhattheColoradoDepartmentofRevenueandanyotherstateorlocaltaxingauthorityoragencyinthepossessionoftaxdocumentsorinformation,releaseinformationanddocumentationtotheColoradoLiquorEnforcementDivision,andisdulyauthorizedemployees,toactastheApplicant’s/Licensee’sdulyauthorizedrepresentativeundersection39-21-113(4),CR5.,solelytoallowthestateandlocallicensingauthorities,andtheirdulyauthorizedemployees,toinvestigatecompliancewiththeLiquorCodeandLiquorRules.Applicant/Licenseeauthorizesthestateandlocallicensingauthorities,theirdulyauthorizedemployees,andtheirlegalrepresentatives,tousetheinformationanddocumentationobtainedusingthisWaiverinanyadministrativeorjudicialactionregardingtheapplicationorlicense.Name(Individual/Business)SocialSecurityNumber/TaxIdentificationNumberT(EEtCofsTfS-_____________AddressC.EL-K[%ogPi’J-tP.0,y’iotoLI’2cityStateZipCsThSP,q.tCcHomePhoneNumbnrBusinessMorkPhoneNumber____-__111PrintednameofpeisonsigningonbehalfoftheApplicantlLicenseeqMMpIGgAcf—ti4YAppIicanU14epseesSignature(Signatureauthorizingthedisclosureofconfidentialtaxinformation)OatesignedQ7O3jcQ,OPrivacyActStatementProvidingyourSocialSecurityNumberisvoluntaryandnoright,benefitorprivilegeprovidedbylawwillbedeniedasaresultofrefusaltodiscloseit.§7ofPrivacyAct,5USCS§552a(note).29301 I_______________________________________________________________________________x1’I.I—--:EAk7IORAJ5!V1.1Mgc.—c6393,B..AVE.30302 •-DR6404-I(03/20/19)COLORADODEPARTMENTOFREVENUELiquorEnforcement0.v;scn(303)205.2300IndividualHistoryRecordTobecompletedbythefollowingpersons,asapplicable:soleproprietors;generalpartnersregardlessofpercentageownership,andlimitedpartnersowning10%ormoreofthepartnership;allprincipalofficersofacorporation,alldirectorsofacorporation,andanystockholderofacorporationowning10%ormoreoftheoutstandingstock;managingmembersorofficersofalimitedliabilitycompany,andmembersowning10%ormoreofthecompany;andanyintendedregisteredmanagerofHotelandRestaurant,TavernandLodgingandEntertainmentclassofretaillicenseNotice:Thisindividuathistoryrecordrequiresinformationthatisnecessaryforthelicensinginvestigationorinquiry.Allquestionsmustbeansweredintheirentiretyorthelicenseapplicationmaybedelayedordenied.Ifaquestionisnotapplicable,pleaseindicatesoby“N/A”.Anydeliberatemisrepresentationormaterialomissionmayjeopardizethelicenseapplication.(Pleaseattachaseparatesheetifnecessarytoenableyoutoanswerquestionscompletely)1.NameofBusinessHorPb”””“lumbe-cellularNumber.•,,..2.YourFullName(last,first!middle)3.Listanyothernamesyouhaveused.SEAcA-LAI+Y.MJM(WLEAW/4Mauingaddress(ifdifferer,tfromresidence)EmailAddress1631ErPW1ctO2o5tMMtL-tA4YGuJLecv?5.Listcurrentresidenceaddress.Includeanypreviousaddresseswithinthelastfiveyears(Attachseparatesheetifnecessary)StreetandNumberCity,State,ZipFromToCurrenL-.-.-trEs41\1zzccSosfloPrevu7usIrcjESrS2RLccDSrtc/07A/6.Listallemploymentwithinthelastfiveyears.Includeanyself-employment.(Attachseparatesheetifnecessary)NameofEmployerorBusinessAddress(Street,Number,City,StateZip)PositionHeldj,FromToTh,DUMttSTEsEfl*C(*4j3LoQiAtJb-U\&*tg.2o4.9o13-SuMkE1\cl,cvgpS)(47.Listthename(s)ofrelativesworkinginorholdingafinancialinterestintheColoradoalcoholbeverageindustry.NameofRelativeRelationshiptoYouPositionHeldNameofLicenseeMIA8.Haveyoueverappliedfor,held,orhadaninterestinaColoradoLiquororBeerLicense,orloanedmoney,furniture,fixtures.equipmentorinventorytoanylicensee?(Ifyes,answerindetail,)YesNo9.Haveyoueverreceivedaviolationnotice,suspension,orrevocationforaliquorlawviolation,orhaveyouappliedfororbeendeniedaliquororbeerlicenseanywhereintheUnitedStates?(Ifyes,explainindetail.)YesaNo31303 bailforanyoffenseincriminalormilitarycourtordoyouhaveanychargespending?(Ifyes,explain!ndetail.)L.JYesflNODR84C4-l(0312C!l9)10.Haveyoueverbeenconvictedofacrimeorreceivedasuspendedsentence,deferredsentence,orforfeitedr..11.Areyoucurrentlyunderprobation(supervisedorunsupervised),parole,orcompletingtherequirementsofadeferredsentence?(Ifyes, explainindetail.)UYesNNo12.Haveyoueverhadanyprofessionallicensesuspended,revoked,ordenied?(Ifyes,explainindetail.)UYes‘%2NoPersonalandFinancialInformationUnlessotherwiseprovidedbylaw,thepersonalinformationrequiredinquestion#13willbetreatedasconfidential.Thepersonalinformationrequiredinquestion#13issolelyforidentificationpurposes.13a.DateofSrthb,Soci”r’iritvN’’mbrc.PlaceofBirth______osRQWIFC?QuA4—nd.U.S.Citizen‘YesUNoe.IfNaturalized,statewheref.WhengNameofDistrictCourtPEN\JER.CoLcRktcUcPaorshN;t,rzlizationflfr9NumberiDateofCertiflcauonjIfanAlien,GiveAlien’sRegistrationCardNumberk.PermanentResidenceCardNumber—___0111L11v.ORM’LAI.heightmWeightnHairCobo.Eye 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April16,2020-_TOWNOFESTESPA1UJackieWilliamson.TownClerkTownofEstesParkEstesPark,CO80517Graca-Leahy,AnnaLeahy,RyanAcheckofconducted.WitnessinDisorderlySincerely,theEstesParkPoliceDepartmentlocalrecordsontheabove-namedindividualswasTheserecordsdatebackinoursystemtoOctober2004.RyanLeahyisnamedasaaBurglary’case,aWitnessinaTheftcaseandaVictiminaTheficase.ThereisaConductreportinthepastyear connectedtothisaddressinthepastyear.-,/_IjL...-t”-i.-.£%yWesKufld/ChiefofPollee.EstesParkPoliceDepartment171)MACGREGORAVE.P.O.bOX1287---.-.--------.Po’iceDepartmentWesKufeld,ChiefofPoliceESTESPARK,CO80517www.estes.org970-586-4000www.estes.org/pdRB:EggofEstesDearMs.Williamson:35307 36308 PUBLIC WORKS Memo To: Honorable Mayor Koenig Board of Trustees Through: Town Administrator Machalek From: Vanessa Solesbee, CAPP, Parking & Transit Manager Greg Muhonen, PE, Public Works Director Date: May 12, 2020 RE: Resolution 27-20 Suspending 2020 Parking Fees PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER______________ QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO Objective: Resolution 27-20 suspends 2020 Parking Fees which were established on November 12, 2019 by Resolution 37-19. Present Situation: Since the Town Board approved Ordinance 30-19 (Authorizing Seasonal Paid Parking) on November 12, 2019, Public Works staff has been working diligently on implementation efforts, including hiring a professional parking management company, The Car Park in January, 2020. This complex project was moving at an incredible pace and was only weeks away from launching when the COVID-19 pandemic moved into Colorado. On March 17, 2020, Public Works staff moved quickly to recommend that the Town postpone the implementation of seasonal paid parking until the guest season of 2021. Staff believed that the risk of subpar implementation, and the potential community impacts of continuing the course despite all of the economic unknowns of COVID-19, outweighed the impact of delaying program implementation. While staff are not currently planning to implement seasonal paid parking in 2020, Resolution 37-19 is still in place and indicates that paid parking will begin on June 1, 2020. Proposal: After consultation with Town Attorney Kramer, Public Works staff recommend suspending rather than cancelling Resolution 37-19. 37309 Suspending Resolution 37-19 will allow Public Works staff to not begin charging for parking on June 1, 2020, and will provide maximum flexibility for staff if there is the need to revisit charging for parking later in 2020 in consultation with the Town Administrator and Town Board. Advantages: As paid parking was implemented to be a tool to mitigate extremely high parking demand, delaying the implementation of seasonal paid parking fees will support the phased reopening and recovery of the downtown business community at a time when parking demand will likely be lower than normal. Suspending the implementation of seasonal paid parking fees on June 1, 2020 will provide significant cost savings to the Town during a time of economic uncertainty. Suspension rather than cancellation allows Public Works staff maximum flexibility to the return to the Town Board later in 2020 if parking demand dramatically increases and additional parking management interventions are needed. Disadvantages: None. Action Recommended: PW staff recommends the Town Board adopt Resolution 27-20 Suspending 2020 Parking Fees. Finance/Resource Impact: No additional financial resources are requested at this time. Level of Public Interest Public interest is low to moderate for this specific item. Information was distributed to the community by the Town (via news release, social media and website) regarding the decision to postpone implementation of seasonal parking in light of economic uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sample Motion: I move for the approval/denial of Resolution 27-20. Attachments: Resolution 27-20 38310 RESOLUTION 27-20 APPROVING 2020 PARKING FEE SUSPENSION WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park adopted Ordinance 30-19 authorizing the implementation of seasonal daily parking fees on November 12, 2019; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees intends to review the rates and seasonal applicability of parking fees on an annual basis for consistency with its parking management objectives; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees adopted parking fees for 2020 in Resolution 37-19 on November 12, 2019; and WHEREAS, due to the impacts of COVID-19, the Board of Trustees now intends to suspend all parking fees set in Resolution 37-19, provided that such fees may be reactivated by resolution of the Board as circumstances change. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO AS FOLLOWS: 1. All parking fees established in Resolution 37-19 are hereby suspended, and shall be of no effect unless the Board reinstitutes them at a later date. No stalls identified in such resolution shall be designated for paid parking, unless the Board otherwise directs at a later date. Town staff shall not enforce any requirement for payment of such fees until the Town Board so directs. 2. The resolution to be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. DATED this day of , 2020. TOWN OF ESTES PARK Mayor ATTEST: Town Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Town Attorney 39311 40312 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE Memo To: Honorable Mayor Koenig Board of Trustees Through: Town Administrator Machalek From: Jason Damweber, Assistant Town Administrator Date: May 12, 2020 RE: Resolution 28-20: Consideration of Request for Additional Funds for Local Small Business Assistance (Mark all that apply) PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE CONTRACT/AGREEMENT X RESOLUTION OTHER______________ QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO Objective: The Town Administrator’s Office seeks a decision from the Town Board regarding a request received from the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Estes Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) to provide an additional $150,000 for financial assistance to local small businesses facing challenges resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. Present Situation: At their April 28 meeting, the Town Board ratified a contract between the Town and the EDC and Chamber that awarded $150,000 in Community Relief Funds to provide assistance to businesses within the Estes Valley Development Code area, as that area was defined as of April 1, 2020, for employee retention/payroll and meeting overhead obligations such as rent payments, utilities, and insurance. These funds were distributed to about 100 businesses by the EDC and Chamber in early May. Applications for business assistance funds received by the EDC and Chamber totaled about $630,000. In light of the demonstrated need, the EDC and Chamber have requested an additional $150,000 in Community Relief Funds from the Town to be distributed to local small businesses. Proposal: The Town Administrator’s Office proposes that the Town Board consider the request by the EDC and Chamber for an additional $150,000 in Community Relief Funds. 41313 Advantages: Local businesses are experiencing significant financial challenges as a result of Covid-19. While many business owners have applied for loans through federal business assistance and other programs, there is uncertainty about when and if certain funding will be disbursed. Additional Community Relief Funds would provide assistance necessary for some businesses to keep staff on payroll and maintain overhead expenses. The Town’s general fund budget relies on sales tax revenue, so it is critical to our ongoing operations that local businesses are able to recover from the downturn we are currently experiencing. Disadvantages: General Fund reserves will be further depleted at a time when we will need to rely on reserves to maintain basic Town services and operations. Action Recommended: That the Town Board consider the request from the EDC and Chamber and, if the Board so desires, adopt a resolution increasing the appropriations to the General Fund. Finance/Resource Impact: The financial impact will depend on whether the Town Board desires to provide additional funding for local small business assistance. If the Board decides to award an additional $150,000 to the EDC and Chamber, we would use the remaining $20,000 balance in the Community Relief Fund and take the remaining $130,000 from General Fund Reserves. Level of Public Interest High Sample Motion: I move for the adoption of Resolution 28-20, which would increase appropriations to the General Fund by $130,000 to be used for local small business assistance. Attachments: 1. Resolution 28-20 2. Request from EDC / Chamber 3. Budget Summaries 42314 RESOLUTION 28-20 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS TO THE 2020 BUDGET WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park has adopted the 2020 annual budget in accordance with the Local Government Budget Law on November 26th, 2019; and WHEREAS, responses to the COVID19 pandemic have significantly impacted the local residents and businesses; and WHEREAS, the Town desires to provide additional relief funding for the local community; and WHEREAS, it is not only required by law, but also necessary to appropriate the revenues provided in the budget to and for the purposes described below, so as not to impair the operations of the Town of Estes Park. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO: That the appropriations be increased by $130,000 for the funds specified below and these amounts are hereby appropriated from additional revenue or available fund balance of each fund. Fund # Fund Name Existing Appropriations Amendment Amended Appropriations 101 General Fund 20,687,556 130,000 20,817,556 204 Community Reinvestment Fund 2,023,673 0 2,023,673 211 Conservation Trust Fund 101,678 0 101,678 220 Larimer County Open Space Fund 2,504,167 0 2,504,167 236 Emergency Response System Fund 57,544 0 57,544 238 Community Center Fund 479,271 0 479,271 244 Trails Fund 1,773,917 0 1,773,917 256 Parking Services Fund 350,991 0 350,991 260 Street Fund 2,016,703 0 2,016,703 502 Power and Communications Fund 45,950,831 0 45,950,831 503 Water Fund 22,453,190 0 22,453,190 606 Medical Insurance Fund 2,493,000 0 2,493,000 612 Fleet Maintenance Fund 400,003 0 400,003 625 Information Technology Fund 879,656 0 879,656 635 Vehicle Replacement Fund 538,904 0 538,904 645 Risk Management Fund 307,344 0 307,344 Total All Funds 103,018,428 130,000 103,148,428 43315 DATED this day of , 2020. TOWN OF ESTES PARK Mayor ATTEST: Town Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Town Attorney 44316 45317 TOWN OF ESTES PARKBUDGET RECAP BY FUNDFOR YEAR ENDED 12-31-2020BA#7 - COVID 19 ADDITIONAL RELIEF101204211220236238244256260GENERAL FUNDCOMMUNITY REINVESTMENT CONSERVATION TRUSTLARIMER COUNTY OPEN SPACEEMERGENCY RESPONSECOMMUNITY CENTERTRAILSPARKING SERVICES FUNDSTREETRevenues$13,848,590 $2,026,673$32,300 $1,906,500$48,177$479,271 $1,284,981$350,991 $1,180,251Expenses20,817,556 2,023,673101,678 2,504,16757,544479,271 1,773,917350,991 2,016,703Net(6,968,966)3,000(69,378)(597,667)(9,367)0(488,936)0 (836,452)Estimated Beginning Fund Balance, 1/1/2011,119,954(0)92,077615,68690,2120832,9520 1,233,203Estimated Ending Fund Balance, 12/31/20$4,150,988$3,000$22,699$18,019$80,845$0$344,016$0 $396,751Budgeted Reserves Thumb Open Space Reserve - Now Appropriated--------- Pkg Garage Maint Reserve 101-1700-417-37-9924,000-------- Nonspendable Prepaid Fund Bal & Restr Donations122,000-------- Fund Balance Reserves4,971,928--------Total Reserved Fund Balance5,117,928--------Unreserved Budgetary Fund Balance($966,940)$3,000$22,699$18,019$80,845$0$344,016$0 $396,751502503606612625635645POWER AND COMMUNICATIONS WATERMEDICAL INSURANCE FLEETINFORMATION TECHNOLOGYVEHICLE REPLACEMENTRISK MANAGEMENT TOTALRevenues, As Amended$17,534,551 $18,210,524 $2,501,787$502,766$897,729$478,889$307,344 $61,591,324Expenses, As Amended45,950,831 22,453,190 2,493,000400,003879,656538,904307,344 103,148,428Net(28,416,280) (4,242,666)8,787102,76318,073(60,015)0 (41,557,104)Estimated Beginning Fund Balance, 1/1/2036,607,442 7,713,447 2,124,723 538,756 298,810 545,272 0 61,812,535Estimated Ending Fund Balance, 12/31/20$8,191,162 $3,470,781 $2,133,510$641,519$316,883$485,257$0 $20,255,431Budgeted Reserves Thumb Open Space Reserve - Now Appropriated-------- Pkg Garage Maint Reserve 101-1700-417-37-99-------24,000 Nonspendable Prepaid Fund Bal & Restr Donations-------122,000 Equipment Reserve1,651,484505,590---485,257-2,642,331 Fund Balance Reserves4,842,9791,250,000956,01240,000200,000--12,260,919 Total Reserved Fund Balance6,494,4631,755,590956,01240,000200,000485,257-15,049,250Unreserved Budgetary Fund Balance$1,696,699 $1,715,191 $1,177,498$601,519$116,883$0$0 $5,206,180Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 1 of 2646318 TOWN OF ESTES PARK GENERAL FUND BUDGET RESERVE RATIO FOR YEAR ENDED 12-31-2020 BA#7 - COVID 19 ADDITIONAL RELIEF General Fund Comm Reinvestment Fund Total Fund Balance $4,150,988 $3,000 $4,153,988 Reserves to Exclude Parking Garage Maintenance Reserve 24,000 24,000 Prepaids and Restricted Donations Estimate 122,000 122,000 146,000 - 146,000 Fund Balance Subject to Reserve Calculation 4,004,988 3,000 4,007,988 Total Expenditures 20,817,556 2,023,673 22,841,229 Less Transfers Out Between GF & CRF 2,016,673 - 2,016,673 Net Expenditures 18,800,883 2,023,673 20,824,556 Less Capital Expenditures Cap Outlay - Front End Loader (Bi-annual Trade In) - Streets 20,000 20,000 Cap Outlay - Bobcat Trade Ins 2 (Annual trade in) - Parks 6,450 6,450 Cap Outlay - CIP - Town Hall VRF Phase 1 (Air Conditioners) - - CIP - Downtown Wayfinding 2020 - - CIP - Events Center Stall Leveling - - Comm Dr Roundabout 864,697 864,697 Board Room AV 45,696 45,696 Total Capital to Exclude 26,450 910,393 936,843 Total Expenditures Subject to Reserve Calculation 18,774,433 1,113,280 19,887,713 Reserve Ratio 21.3% 0.3% 20.2% Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 2 of 26 47319 TOWN OF ESTES PARK SUMMARY OF ANTICIPATED REVENUE FOR YEAR ENDED 12-31-2020 BA#7 - COVID 19 ADDITIONAL RELIEF Fund/Dept Fund Name 2020 As Previously Amended Amendment 2020 Amended 101 GENERAL FUND 13,848,590 -13,848,590 204 COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT 2,026,673 -2,026,673 211 CONSERVATION TRUST 32,300 -32,300 220 LARIMER COUNTY OPEN SPACE 1,906,500 -1,906,500 236 EMERGENCY RESPONSE 48,177 -48,177 238 COMMUNITY CENTER 479,271 -479,271 244 TRAILS 1,284,981 -1,284,981 256 PARKING SERVICES FUND 350,991 -350,991 260 STREET 1,180,251 -1,180,251 502 POWER AND COMMUNICATIONS 17,534,551 -17,534,551 503 WATER 18,210,524 -18,210,524 606 MEDICAL INSURANCE 2,501,787 -2,501,787 612 FLEET 502,766 -502,766 625 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 897,729 -897,729 635 VEHICLE REPLACEMENT 478,889 -478,889 645 RISK MANAGEMENT 307,344 -307,344 TOTAL 61,591,324 -61,591,324 Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 3 of 26 48320 TOWN OF ESTES PARK SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR YEAR ENDED 12-31-2020 BA#7 - COVID 19 ADDITIONAL RELIEF Fund/Dept Fund Name 2020 As Previously Amended Amendment 2020 Amended 101 GENERAL FUND 101-1100 Legislative 299,675 - 299,675 101-1190 Town Attorney' Office 338,847 - 338,847 101-1200 Judicial 77,187 - 77,187 101-1300 Town Administrator's Office 375,076 - 375,076 101-1400 Town Clerk's Office 333,056 - 333,056 101-1500 Finance 573,808 - 573,808 101-1600 Com Dev ( Planning)774,615 - 774,615 101-1700 Facilities 1,363,903 - 1,363,903 101-1800 Human Resources 283,618 - 283,618 101-1900 Community Service Grants 1,208,284 130,000 1,338,284 101-2100 Police - Patrol 3,831,922 - 3,831,922 101-2155 Police - Communications 961,114 - 961,114 101-2175 Police - Comm Svcs 372,388 - 372,388 101-2185 Police - Code Enforcement 163,394 - 163,394 101-2300 Building Safety Divison 644,384 - 644,384 101-2400 Engineering 413,211 - 413,211 101-2600 Visitor Center 449,421 - 449,421 101-3100 Streets 1,220,321 - 1,220,321 101-5200 Parks 1,186,325 - 1,186,325 101-5500 Special Events 1,731,208 - 1,731,208 101-5600 Transportation 1,355,856 - 1,355,856 101-5700 Museum 403,679 - 403,679 101-9000 Transfers 2,326,264 - 2,326,264 101 GENERAL FUND 20,687,556 130,000 20,817,556 204 COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT 2,023,673 - 2,023,673 211 CONSERVATION TRUST 101,678 - 101,678 220 LARIMER COUNTY OPEN SPACE 2,504,167 - 2,504,167 236 EMERGENCY RESPONSE 57,544 - 57,544 238 COMMUNITY CENTER 479,271 - 479,271 244 TRAILS 1,773,917 - 1,773,917 256 PARKING SERVICES FUND 350,991 - 350,991 260 STREET 2,016,703 - 2,016,703 502 POWER AND COMMUNICATIONS 45,950,831 - 45,950,831 503 WATER 22,453,190 - 22,453,190 606 MEDICAL INSURANCE 2,493,000 - 2,493,000 612 FLEET 400,003 - 400,003 625 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 879,656 - 879,656 635 VEHICLE REPLACEMENT 538,904 - 538,904 645 RISK MANAGEMENT 307,344 - 307,344 TOTAL ALL FUNDS 103,018,428 130,000 103,148,428 Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 4 of 26 49321 TOWN OF ESTES PARK GENERAL FUND SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT BA#7 - COVID 19 ADDITIONAL RELIEF 2020 Budget As Previously Amended Amendment 2020 Amended REVENUE Taxes 9,488,616 - 9,488,616 Intergovernmental 24,675 -24,675 Rental Income 30,600 -30,600 Investment Income 60,000 -60,000 Miscellaneous 27,778 -27,778 Transfers In 1,858,565 - 1,858,565 Departmental Revenues 2,358,356 - 2,358,356 Total Revenues 13,848,590 - 13,848,590 Legislative 299,675 -299,675 Town Attorney's Office 338,847 -338,847 Judicial 77,187 -77,187 Town Administrator's Office 375,076 -375,076 Town Clerk's Office 333,056 -333,056 Finance 573,808 -573,808 Planning 774,615 -774,615 Facilities 1,363,903 - 1,363,903 Human Resources 283,618 -283,618 Community Svcs 1,208,284 130,000 1,338,284 Police - Patrol 3,831,922 - 3,831,922 Police - Communications 961,114 -961,114 Police - Comm Svc 372,388 -372,388 Police - Code Enforcement 163,394 -163,394 Building Safety 644,384 -644,384 Engineering 413,211 -413,211 Visitor Services 449,421 -449,421 Streets and Highways 1,220,321 - 1,220,321 Parks 1,186,325 - 1,186,325 Senior Center --- Special Events 1,731,208 - 1,731,208 Transit 1,355,856 - 1,355,856 Parking --- Museum 403,679 -403,679 Transfers Out 2,326,264 - 2,326,264 Total Expenditures 20,687,556 130,000 20,817,556 Net Income (Loss)(6,838,966) (130,000) (6,968,966) Beginning Fund Balance 11,119,954 4,280,988 11,119,954 Ending Fund Balance 4,280,988 4,150,988 4,150,988 Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 5 of 26 50322 TOWN OF ESTES PARK COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT FUND SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT BA#7 - COVID 19 ADDITIONAL RELIEF 2020 Budget As Previously Amended Amendment 2020 Amended REVENUE Intergovernmental --- Investment Income 10,000 -10,000 Miscellaneous --- Transfers In 2,016,673 - 2,016,673 Debt Proceeds --- Departmental Revenues --- Total Revenues 2,026,673 - 2,026,673 Community Reinvestment Fund 153,953 -153,953 Capital Outlay 951,393 -951,393 Debt Service 918,327 -918,327 Transfers Out --- Rounding --- Total Expenditures 2,023,673 - 2,023,673 Net Income (Loss)3,000 -3,000 Beginning Fund Balance (0)3,000 (0) Ending Fund Balance 3,000 3,000 3,000 Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 6 of 26 51323 TOWN OF ESTES PARK CONSERVATION TRUST FUND SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT BA#7 - COVID 19 ADDITIONAL RELIEF 2020 Budget As Previously Amended Amendment 2020 Amended REVENUE Intergovernmental 32,000 -32,000 Investment Income 300 -300 Miscellaneous --- Total Revenues 32,300 -32,300 Conservation Trust Fund 101,678 -101,678 Rounding --- Total Expenditures 101,678 -101,678 Net Income (Loss)(69,378)-(69,378) Beginning Fund Balance 92,077 22,699 92,077 Ending Fund Balance 22,699 22,699 22,699 Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 7 of 26 52324 TOWN OF ESTES PARK LARIMER COUNTY OPEN SPACE FUND SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT BA#7 - COVID 19 ADDITIONAL RELIEF 2020 Budget As Previously Amended Amendment 2020 Amended REVENUE Intergovernmental 1,904,000 - 1,904,000 Investment Income 2,500 -2,500 Miscellaneous --- Transfers In --- Total Revenues 1,906,500 - 1,906,500 Open Space 168,899 -168,899 Capital Outlay 2,335,268 - 2,335,268 Transfers Out --- Rounding --- Total Expenditures 2,504,167 - 2,504,167 Net Income (Loss)(597,667)- (597,667) Beginning Fund Balance 615,686 18,019 615,686 Ending Fund Balance 18,019 18,019 18,019 Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 8 of 26 53325 TOWN OF ESTES PARK EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM FUND SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT BA#7 - COVID 19 ADDITIONAL RELIEF 2020 Budget As Previously Amended Amendment 2020 Amended REVENUE Taxes 47,927 -47,927 Investment Income 250 -250 Miscellaneous --- Debt Proceeds --- Total Revenues 48,177 -48,177 Emergency Response System 57,544 -57,544 Capital Outlay --- Transfers Out --- Rounding --- Total Expenditures 57,544 -57,544 Net Income (Loss)(9,367)-(9,367) Beginning Fund Balance 90,212 80,845 90,212 Ending Fund Balance 80,845 80,845 80,845 Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 9 of 26 54326 TOWN OF ESTES PARK COMMUNITY CENTER FUND SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT BA#7 - COVID 19 ADDITIONAL RELIEF 2020 Budget As Previously Amended Amendment 2020 Amended REVENUE Taxes 479,271 -479,271 Intergovernmental --- Charges for Services --- Rental Income --- Investment Income --- Miscellaneous --- Transfers In --- Debt Proceeds --- Departmental Revenues --- Total Revenues 479,271 -479,271 Community Center 479,271 -479,271 Transfers Out --- Rounding --- Total Expenditures 479,271 -479,271 Net Income (Loss)--- Beginning Fund Balance --- Ending Fund Balance --- Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 10 of 26 55327 TOWN OF ESTES PARK TRAILS EXPANSION FUND SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT BA#7 - COVID 19 ADDITIONAL RELIEF 2020 Budget As Previously Amended Amendment 2020 Amended REVENUE Taxes 239,636 -239,636 Intergovernmental 1,043,745 - 1,043,745 Charges for Services --- Rental Income --- Investment Income 1,600 -1,600 Miscellaneous --- Transfers In --- Debt Proceeds --- Departmental Revenues --- Total Revenues 1,284,981 - 1,284,981 Trails Expansion Operations 28,919 -28,919 Capital Outlay 1,744,998 - 1,744,998 Transfers Out --- Rounding --- Total Expenditures 1,773,917 - 1,773,917 Net Income (Loss)(488,936)- (488,936) Beginning Fund Balance 832,952 344,016 832,952 Ending Fund Balance 344,016 344,016 344,016 Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 11 of 26 56328 TOWN OF ESTES PARK PARKING SERVICES FUND SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT BA#7 - COVID 19 ADDITIONAL RELIEF 2020 Budget As Previously Amended Amendment 2020 Amended REVENUE Taxes --- Intergovernmental 15,000 -15,000 Charges for Services 26,400 -26,400 Rental Income --- Investment Income --- Miscellaneous --- Transfers In 309,591 -309,591 Debt Proceeds --- Departmental Revenues --- Total Revenues 350,991 -350,991 Parking Services Operations 350,991 -350,991 Rounding --- Total Expenditures 350,991 -350,991 Net Income (Loss)--- Beginning Fund Balance --- Ending Fund Balance --- Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 12 of 26 57329 TOWN OF ESTES PARK STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT BA#7 - COVID 19 ADDITIONAL RELIEF 2020 Budget As Previously Amended Amendment 2020 Amended REVENUE Taxes 1,150,251 - 1,150,251 Intergovernmental --- Charges for Services --- Rental Income --- Investment Income 30,000 -30,000 Miscellaneous --- Transfers In --- Debt Proceeds --- Departmental Revenues --- Total Revenues 1,180,251 - 1,180,251 Street Improvement Operations 743,615 -743,615 Capital Outlay 1,273,088 - 1,273,088 Transfers Out --- Rounding --- Total Expenditures 2,016,703 - 2,016,703 Net Income (Loss)(836,452)- (836,452) Beginning Fund Balance 1,233,203 396,751 1,233,203 Ending Fund Balance 396,751 396,751 396,751 Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 13 of 26 58330 TOWN OF ESTES PARK POWER AND COMMUNICATIONS FUND SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT BA#7 - COVID 19 ADDITIONAL RELIEF 2020 Budget As Previously Amended Amendment 2020 Amended REVENUE Taxes --- Intergovernmental --- Charges for Services 17,332,051 - 17,332,051 Rental Income --- Investment Income 90,000 -90,000 Miscellaneous 112,500 -112,500 Transfers In --- Debt Proceeds --- Departmental Revenues --- Total Revenues 17,534,551 - 17,534,551 Source of Supply 7,983,854 - 7,983,854 Distribution 4,384,662 - 4,384,662 Customer Accounts 531,758 -531,758 Admin & General 2,338,316 - 2,338,316 Debt Service 1,539,928 - 1,539,928 Broadband 873,370 -873,370 Capital Outlay 26,578,914 - 26,578,914 Transfers Out 1,720,029 - 1,720,029 Rounding --- Total Expenditures 45,950,831 - 45,950,831 Net Income (Loss)(28,416,280)- (28,416,280) Beginning Fund Balance 36,607,442 8,191,162 36,607,442 Ending Fund Balance 8,191,162 8,191,162 8,191,162 Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 14 of 26 59331 TOWN OF ESTES PARK WATER FUND SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT BA#7 - COVID 19 ADDITIONAL RELIEF 2020 Budget As Previously Amended Amendment 2020 Amended REVENUE Taxes --- Intergovernmental 6,547,000 - 6,547,000 Charges for Services 5,919,274 - 5,919,274 Rental Income --- Investment Income 95,000 -95,000 Miscellaneous 40,250 -40,250 Transfers In --- Debt Proceeds 5,609,000 - 5,609,000 Departmental Revenues --- Total Revenues 18,210,524 - 18,210,524 Source of Supply 202,200 -202,200 Purification 1,169,295 - 1,169,295 Distribution 1,934,001 - 1,934,001 Customer Accounts 287,185 -287,185 Admin & General 847,489 -847,489 Debt Service 417,215 -417,215 Capital Outlay 17,457,269 - 17,457,269 Transfers Out 138,536 -138,536 Rounding --- Total Expenditures 22,453,190 - 22,453,190 Net Income (Loss)(4,242,666)- (4,242,666) Beginning Fund Balance 7,713,447 3,470,781 7,713,447 Ending Fund Balance 3,470,781 3,470,781 3,470,781 Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 15 of 26 60332 TOWN OF ESTES PARK MEDICAL INSURANCE FUND SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT BA#7 - COVID 19 ADDITIONAL RELIEF 2020 Budget As Previously Amended Amendment 2020 Amended REVENUE Taxes --- Intergovernmental --- Charges for Services 2,486,537 - 2,486,537 Rental Income --- Investment Income 15,000 -15,000 Miscellaneous 250 -250 Transfers In --- Debt Proceeds --- Departmental Revenues --- Total Revenues 2,501,787 - 2,501,787 Medical Insurance Fund Operations 2,493,000 - 2,493,000 Rounding --- Total Expenditures 2,493,000 - 2,493,000 Net Income (Loss)8,787 -8,787 Beginning Fund Balance 2,124,723 2,133,510 2,124,723 Ending Fund Balance 2,133,510 2,133,510 2,133,510 Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 16 of 26 61333 TOWN OF ESTES PARK FLEET MAINTENANCE FUND SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT BA#7 - COVID 19 ADDITIONAL RELIEF 2020 Budget As Previously Amended Amendment 2020 Amended REVENUE Taxes --- Intergovernmental --- Charges for Services 501,219 -501,219 Rental Income --- Investment Income 1,547 -1,547 Miscellaneous --- Transfers In --- Debt Proceeds --- Departmental Revenues --- Total Revenues 502,766 -502,766 Fleet Maintenance 390,003 -390,003 Capital Outlay 10,000 -10,000 Rounding --- Total Expenditures 400,003 -400,003 Net Income (Loss)102,763 -102,763 Beginning Fund Balance 538,756 641,519 538,756 Ending Fund Balance 641,519 641,519 641,519 Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 17 of 26 62334 TOWN OF ESTES PARK INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY FUND SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT BA#7 - COVID 19 ADDITIONAL RELIEF 2020 Budget As Previously Amended Amendment 2020 Amended REVENUE Taxes --- Intergovernmental --- Charges for Services 892,729 -892,729 Rental Income --- Investment Income 4,000 -4,000 Miscellaneous 1,000 -1,000 Transfers In --- Debt Proceeds --- Departmental Revenues --- Total Revenues 897,729 -897,729 IT Operations 799,656 -799,656 Capital Outlay 80,000 -80,000 Transfers Out --- Rounding --- Total Expenditures 879,656 -879,656 Net Income (Loss)18,073 -18,073 Beginning Fund Balance 298,810 316,883 298,810 Ending Fund Balance 316,883 316,883 316,883 Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 18 of 26 63335 TOWN OF ESTES PARK VEHICLE REPLACEMENT FUND SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT BA#7 - COVID 19 ADDITIONAL RELIEF 2020 Budget As Previously Amended Amendment 2020 Amended REVENUE Taxes --- Intergovernmental --- Charges for Services 478,139 -478,139 Rental Income --- Investment Income 750 -750 Miscellaneous --- Transfers In --- Debt Proceeds --- Departmental Revenues --- Total Revenues 478,889 -478,889 Fleet Replacement Operations --- Capital Outlay 538,904 -538,904 Transfers Out --- Rounding --- Total Expenditures 538,904 -538,904 Net Income (Loss)(60,015)-(60,015) Beginning Fund Balance 545,272 485,257 545,272 Ending Fund Balance 485,257 485,257 485,257 Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 19 of 26 64336 TOWN OF ESTES PARK RISK MANAGEMENT FUND SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT BA#7 - COVID 19 ADDITIONAL RELIEF 2020 Budget As Previously Amended Amendment 2020 Amended REVENUE Taxes --- Intergovernmental --- Charges for Services 307,344 -307,344 Rental Income --- Investment Income --- Miscellaneous --- Transfers In --- Debt Proceeds --- Departmental Revenues --- Total Revenues 307,344 -307,344 Risk Management Operations 307,344 -307,344 Rounding --- Total Expenditures 307,344 -307,344 Net Income (Loss)--- Beginning Fund Balance 000 Ending Fund Balance 000 Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 20 of 26 65337 Town of Estes ParkSummary of Budgeted Grant RevenuesAs of April 28, 2020Fund Account #Project Code Project Descr Grant Program / GrantorFederal / State / Other 2019 Grants 2020 Grants 101 101-0000-334.20-00 WILL17Willow Knolls Historic Historic PreservationS 24,675 24,675 101 101-1600-334.20-00 EVLTGTEV Land Trust Grant GOCOS 66,000 56,303 101 101-2100-334.20-00 CDOTHigh Visibility Enforcement (Seatbelt and DUI Checkpoints)State of ColoradoS4,800 5,000 101 101-2100-334.20-00 PDPOSTPD Post Grants State of ColoradoS-7,000101 101-5600-333.00-00 ELTRL2Electric Trolley #2F 403,266 403,266101 101-5600-333.00-00 ELTROLElectric Trolley #1F 360,044 247,530101 101-5700-334.20-00 ?DeAccession ClerkInstitute of Museum & Library SvcO7,834 - 101 101-5700-334.40-00 *FDGRNOral History GrantGreenwood Foundation GrantO 11,314 11,314 101 Total877,933 755,088 204 204-0000-334.30-00 ELKPAVElkhorn PavingCDOTS 400,000 - 204 Total400,000 - 220 220-0000-333.00-00 FRTR3Fall River Trail Phase 3Land & Water Cons GrantF 400,000 400,000 220 220-0000-333.00-00 FRTR2AFall River Trail Phase 2ARecreation Trail Grant ProgramF-250,000220 220-0000-334.10-00 THUMBThumb Open Space Acquisition GOCOS-350,000220 220-0000-334.30-00 FRTR3Fall River Trail Phase 3EV Parks and Rec DistrictO 400,000 550,000220 220-0000-334.30-00 THUMBThumb Open Space Acquisition Access FundO-50,000220 220-0000-334.30-00 THUMBThumb Open Space Acquisition EV Land TrustO-15,000220 Total2,250,000 1,615,000 244 244-0000-333.00-00 BRODIEBrodie Trail ExtensionSafe Routes to SchoolF336,000 - 244244-0000-333.00-00 GRAVESGraves Ave Trail GrantSafe Routes to SchoolF500,000 244 244-0000-334.30-00 FRTR3Fall River Trail Phase 3Rocky Mnt ConservancyO120,039 244 244-0000-334.10-00 FRTR2BFall River Trail Phase 2BColorado the BeautifulS363,706 244 244-0000-334.30-00 FRTR2BFall River Trail Phase 2BEV Parks and Rec DistrictO50,000 244 244-0000-334.30-00 FRTR2BFall River Trail Phase 2BLarimer County Dept of Nat ResO10,000 244 Total336,000 1,043,745 256 256-0000-334.20-00 *EVPLNElectric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan DOLA - EIAFS15,000 256 Total-15,000503 503-0000-333.00-00 PMLOANProspect Mtn Water Dist Waterline USDA Loan/GrantF6,547,000 503 Total-6,547,000Grand Total2,413,933 9,975,833 Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 21 of 2666338 Town of Estes ParkSchedule of ProjectsFor Year Ended 12-31-2020As of 4/28/2020Project Name/Description Project Code ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 2020 Current Project Budgets Budget Amendments 2020 Revised Project Budgets WILLOW KNOLLS LEGACY PROJECTWILL17 101-1300-413.31-13 LAND IMPROVEMENTS33,175$ -$ 33,175$ DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE & EQUIP DOCMGT 101-1400-414.37-01 SOFTWARE32,194 32,194 EV LAND TRUST OS & OUTDOOR REC PLANEVLTGT 101-1600-416.22-13 CONTRACT/SKILLED SVCS74,029 74,029 COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLANCOMPPL 101-1600-416.22-13 CONTRACT/SKILLED SVCS150,000 150,000 FLEET/STREETS ROOFFLROOF 101-1700-417.32-22 BUILDING REMODELING1,720 1,720 TOWN HALL WINDOWS (CD & BS SIDE)THWIND 101-1700-417.32-22 BUILDING REMODELING8,051 8,051 PD ROOF REPLACEMENTPDROOF 101-1700-417.32-22 BUILDING REMODELING2,035 2,035 PUBLIC RESTROOM REMODEL - MORAINEMOREST 101-1700-417.32-22 BUILDING REMODELING129,190 129,190 CONFERENCE CENTER PORTE COCHERECCPORT 101-1700-417.32-22 BUILDING REMODELING109,930 109,930 VISITOR CENTER MAIN DOOR REPLACEMENTVCDOOR 101-2600-426.32-22 BUILDING REMODELING55,000 (55,000) - FRONT END LOADER (BI-ANNUAL TRADE IN)LOADER 101-3100-431.34-43 VEHICLES/HEAVY EQUIPMENT20,000 20,000 ASPEN DR DRAINAGE ASPDRN 101-3100-431.35-53 STORM DRAINAGE10,256 10,256 2 BOBCATS (ANNUAL TRADE IN)BOBCAT 101-5200-452.33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT6,450 6,450 EVENT CENTER ACOUSTIC IMPROVEMENTECACST 101-5500-455.33-31 FURNITURE/FIXTURES60,000 (60,000) - ELECTRIC TROLLEYELTROL 101-5600-456.34-42 VEHICLES/TRUCKS347,486 347,486 TROLLEY CHARGING STATION-2ND GRANTELTRL2 101-5600-456.34-42 VEHICLES/TRUCKS464,320 464,320 COBB-MACDONALD CABIN RE-ROOF*CBNRF 101-5700-457.25-02 BUILDINGS15,000 (15,000) - MUSEUM SECURITY CAMERASMUSECC 101-5700-457.33-31 FURNITURE/FIXTURES5,000 5,000 *TOTAL GENERAL FUND 1,523,836 (130,000) 1,393,836 TOWN WIDE FACILITIES SPACE NEEDS STUDY *SPACE 204-5400-544.22-98 PROF SVCS - OTHER 129,953 129,953 MUSEUM COLLECTIONS AND RESEARCH FACILITY MUSCOL 204-5400-544.32-22 BUILDINGS73,720 (73,720) - EVENT CENTER STALL BARN FLOOR LEVELINGSBLEVL 204-5400-544.32-22 BUILDINGS61,800 (61,800) - TOWN HALL AC UNIT REPLACEMENTACUNIT 204-5400-544.33-31 FURNITURE/FIXTURES198,000 (198,000) - BOARD ROOM AV REPLACEMENTAVBDRM 204-5400-544.33-98 EQUIPMENT-OTHER145,696 (100,000) 45,696 COMMUNITY DR INTERSECTION CONSTRUCTIONCDINTR 204-5400-544.35-51 STREETS588,244 588,244 COMMUNITY DR ENGINEERING DESIGNCOMMDR 204-5400-544.35-51 STREETS276,453 276,453 ELKHORN MILL & FILL - 34/36 TO MORAINEELKPAV 204-5400-544.35-51 STREETS21,244 (21,244) - DOWNTOWN WAYFINDING PROJECTWAYFND 204-5400-544.35-63 WAYFINDING SIGNAGE100,000 (59,000) 41,000 *TOTAL COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT FUND 1,595,110 (513,764) 1,081,346 THUMB OPEN SPACE ACQUISITIONTHUMB 211-5900-459.31-11 LAND- 70,000 70,000 Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 22 of 2667339 Town of Estes ParkSchedule of ProjectsFor Year Ended 12-31-2020As of 4/28/2020Project Name/Description Project Code ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 2020 Current Project Budgets Budget Amendments 2020 Revised Project Budgets TOTAL CONSERVATON TRUST FUND - 70,000 70,000 THUMB OPEN SPACE ACQUISITIONTHUMB 220-4600-462.31-11 LAND- 586,700586,700 SCOTT PONDS (CARRIAGE HILLS) DAMCDBGCH 220-4600-462.22-02 ENGINEERING5,140 5,140 FISH CREEK TRAIL11CATG 220-4600-462.22-02 WALKWAYS & BIKEWAYS90,232 90,232 BRODIE TRAIL EXTENSIONBRODIE220-4600-462.35-60 WALKWAYS & BIKEWAYS59,843 59,843 CIP-PARKS IRRIG SYSTEM BASE LINE CONTROLLERSPRKIRR 220-4600-462.35-61 PARK IMPROVEMENTS66,500 66,500 CIP-PARKS IRRIG SYSTEM 1ST STAGE RIVERWALKRVRIR1 220-4600-462.35-61 PARK IMPROVEMENTS65,000 (65,000) - FALL RIVER TRAIL PHASE 3FRTR3 220-4600-462.36-60 FALL RIVER TRAIL IMPR1,149,725 (50,000) 1,099,725 FALL RIVER TRAIL PHASE 2AFRTR2A 220-4600-462.36-60 FALL RIVER TRAIL IMPR522,500 522,500 *TOTAL LARIMER COUNTY OPEN SPACE FUND 1,958,940 471,700 2,430,640 RADIO REPLACEMENT PROJECT19RADO 236-3600-436.33-36 COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT- - - *TOTAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM FUND - - - BRODIE TRAIL EXTENSIONBRODIE244-3400-434.35-60 WALKWAYS & BIKEWAYS95,657 95,657 GRAVES AVE TRAIL (SRT SCHOOL GRANT PROJECT)GRAVES 244-3400-434.35-60 WALKWAYS & BIKEWAYS683,000 683,000 FALL RIVER TRAILFRTRL 244-3400-434.36-60 FALL RIVER TRAIL IMPR5 5 FALL RIVER TRAIL PHASE 2BFRTR2B 244-3400-434.36-60 FALL RIVER TRAIL IMPR- 533,706533,706 FALL RIVER TRAIL PHASE 3FRTR3 244-3400-434.36-60 FALL RIVER TRAIL IMPR382,630 50,000 432,630 *TOTAL TRAILS FUND 1,161,292 583,706 1,744,998 EV INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN*EVPLN 256-5690-569.22-13 CONTRACT/SKILLED SERVICES20,000 20,000 MISCELLANEOUS DATA PROCESSING EQUIPEQUIP 256-5690-569.33-33 DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT2,500 2,500 PARKING SERVICE SOFTWARE & EQUIPPKSOFT 256-5690-569.33-33 DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT 103,882 103,882 TOTAL PARKING SERVICES FUND126,382 - 126,382BRODIE AVE IMPROVEMENTSBRODIE 260-2000-420.35-51 STREETS81,859 81,859 STREET OVERLAYSOVRLAY 260-2000-420.35-51 STREETS9,960 9,960 CLEAVE STREET MAJOR REHABCLEAVE 260-2000-420.35-51 STREETS666,000 (564,000) 102,000 4TH STREET MAJOR REHAB4STLR 260-2000-420.35-51 STREETS3,104 3,104 OVERLAY PROGRAM 2020OVRLAY 260-2000-420.35-51 STREETS515,000 515,000 Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 23 of 2668340 Town of Estes ParkSchedule of ProjectsFor Year Ended 12-31-2020As of 4/28/2020Project Name/Description Project Code ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 2020 Current Project Budgets Budget Amendments 2020 Revised Project Budgets PARKING LOT REHABILITATIONPARKLT 260-2000-420.35-52 PARKING LOT175,100 175,100 FLAP/RAMP ESTIMATED COSTSFLAP 260-2000-420.36-60 FED GRANT - FLAP386,065 386,065 *TOTAL STREET FUND 1,837,088 (564,000) 1,273,088 TRAILBLAZER BROADBAND OFFICETBNBND 502-7001-580.32-21 BUILDINGS1,224,343 1,224,343 WOODSTOCK OFFICE FURNITURETBFURN 502-7001-580.33-32 FURNITURE/FIXTURES150,000 150,000 METERSELMTR 502-7001-580.33-34 METERS208,680 208,680 TRANSFORMER PURCHASESTRANSF 502-7001-580.33-35 TRANSFORMERS50,000 50,000 SMART METER PURCHASESSMRTEL 502-7001-580.33-36 COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT47,229 47,229 NONSPECIFIC TOOLSEQUIP 502-7001-580.33-41 TOOLS15,000 15,000 2 REEL TRAILERS - #93370 & 93371REELTR 502-7001-580.33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT48,000 48,000 BACKYARD MACHINEBYMACH 502-7001-580.33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT152,000 152,000 L&P FORK LIFT REPLACEMENTS - 93387A93387A 502-7001-580.34-42 TRUCKS65,000 65,000 L&P FORK LIFT REPLACEMENT 93388A93388A 502-7001-580.34-42 TRUCKS105,935 105,935 FORD F-550 REPLACEMENT #9332793327A 502-7001-580.34-42 TRUCKS209,065 209,065 INTERNATIONAL 7400 REPLACEMENT #93325B93325C 502-7001-580.34-42 TRUCKS240,000 240,000 STREET LIGHTING, POLES & FIXTURESLIGHTS 502-7001-580.35-55 STREET LIGHTS40,000 40,000 CARRIAGE HILLSCAHILL 502-7001-580.35-57 POWER LINE CONSTRUCTION142,846 142,846 SMART FUSES (INTELLIRUPTER & TRIP SAVERS)SMTFUS 502-7001-580.35-57 POWER LINE CONSTRUCTION167,229 167,229 LINE REBUILD 2020LRBLDS 502-7001-580.35-57 POWER LINE CONSTRUCTION200,000 200,000 NEW SERVICE CONNECTIONSWOKEXT 502-7001-580.35-59 CUSTOMER SERVICE LINES344,280 344,280 SMART GRID FIBER OPTIC INSTALLSMTFBR 502-7001-580.35-66 FIBER OPTIC INSTALL300,736 300,736 TRAILBLAZER BROADBAND CONSTRUCTIONTBNBND 502-7001-580.35-66 FIBER OPTIC INSTALL22,723,102 22,723,102 GIS MAPPING IMPROVEMENTSGIS18 502-7001-580.37-01 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT120,469 120,469 UTILITY BILLING MODERNIZATON PROJECTUBPRTL 502-7001-580.37-01SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT25,000 25,000 *TOTAL POWER & COMMUNICATIONS FUND26,578,914 - 26,578,914 GLACIER CREEK WTP - DISCHARGE OUT STRUCTUREGCDSCH 503-7000-580.32-22 BUILDING REMODELING160,000 160,000 BROOK DRIVE WATER SHOP REMODEL (KEARNEY SHOP)KEARNY 503-7000-580.32-22 BUILDING REMODELING832,453 832,453 GC DISINFECTION OUTREACH AND VERIFICATION EFFORT GCDOVE 503-7000-580.32-22 BUILDING REMODELING1,283,148 1,283,148 BROOK DRIVE WATER SHOP FURNITURE & FIXTKEARNY 503-7000-580.33-31FURNITURE/FIXTURES45,000 45,000 GENERAL OFFICE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENTEQUIP 503-7000-580.33-32 OFFICE EQUIPMENT4,000 4,000 Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 24 of 2669341 Town of Estes ParkSchedule of ProjectsFor Year Ended 12-31-2020As of 4/28/2020Project Name/Description Project Code ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 2020 Current Project Budgets Budget Amendments 2020 Revised Project Budgets WONDERWARE SOFTWAREWONDER 503-7000-580.33-33 DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT19,000 19,000 METER REPLACEMENT PROJECTSMRTW 503-7000-580.33-34 METERS566,457 566,457 SCADA UPGRADES AT GLACIER WTPGPSCAD 503-7000-580.33-36 COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT64,702 64,702 SCADA RADIO & ANTENNA REPLACEMENTEQUIP 503-7000-580.33-36 COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT30,000 30,000 MISC COMM EQUIPEQUIP 503-7000-580.33-36 COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT50,000 50,000 VARIOUS LAB EQUIPMENT REPLEQUIP 503-7000-580.33-37 LABORATORY EQUIPMENT16,000 16,000 VARIOUS PURIFICATION EQUIP REPLEQUIP 503-7000-580.33-40 PURIFICATION EQUIPMENT16,000 16,000 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY EQUIPMENTWTTOOL 503-7000-580.33-41 TOOLS10,000 10,000 SAFETY EQUIP (TRENCH BOXES AND SPEED SHORING EQUIP) WTTOOL 503-7000-580.33-41 TOOLS10,000 10,000 SAFETY EQUIPWTTOOL 503-7000-580.33-41 TOOLS10,000 10,000 LEAK CORRELATOR EQUIPLEAKCO503-7000-580.33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT25,000 25,000 DROP DECK TRAILERDROPDK 503-7000-580.34-42 TRUCKS17,000 17,000 60 SERIES MINI EXCAVATORMINEXC 503-7000-580.34-42 TRUCKS80,000 80,000 PRV VAULT METERINGPRVMTR 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM17,000 17,000 PEMPWCo SYSTEM DESIGN & CONSTRUCTIONPEMPWC 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM27,514 27,514 PROSPECT MTN WATER DIST - LOAN IMPROVEMENTSPMLOAN 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM10,987,759 10,987,759 MORAINE BRIDGE SOUTH - WATERMOBS17 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM4,635 4,635 PRESSURE REDUCTION VALVE/METERINGPRVLM 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM16,000 16,000 SCHOOL NEW SVC LINESCHOOL 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM14,650 14,650 18" MAIN VALVE INSTALLATIONS18VALV 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM120,000 120,000 NCWCD MUNICIPAL SUBDISTRICT INCLUSIONSNCWCD 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM42,000 42,000 GLACIER CREEK WTP INTAKE ENGINEERINGGCINTK 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM120,000 120,000 CIP ROCKWELL/WEST RIVERSIDE DR 16" MAINROCKWL 503-7000-580.35-54WATER SYSTEM256,459 256,459 CIP BUREAU AREA PHASE 3WTBRP3503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM596,609 596,609 CIP BIG THOMPSON AVE (HWY 34) MAINBTHOMP 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM701,579 701,579 MALL ROAD-HWY36 CROSSINGMALL36 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM25,599 25,599 1360 BROOK DRIVE WATER SHOP WATERLINE (KEARNEY SHOP) KEARNY 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM40,000 40,000 PARKING STRUCTURE WATERLINEPKGWTR 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM100,000 100,000 BIG HORN DR WATER MAIN REPLBHWTRM 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM124,797 124,797 SPRUCE DRIVE WATER MAIN REPLSPWTRM 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM295,496 295,496 DEVILS GULCH WATER LINE EXTENSIONDEVEXT 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM12,000 12,000 CARRIAGE DRIVE WATER MAIN REPLCAHILL 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM517,500 517,500 Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 25 of 2670342 Town of Estes ParkSchedule of ProjectsFor Year Ended 12-31-2020As of 4/28/2020Project Name/Description Project Code ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 2020 Current Project Budgets Budget Amendments 2020 Revised Project Budgets UTILITY MASTER PLANWTRMPL 503-7000-580.35-62 UT SYSTEM MASTER PLAN30,000 30,000 WTR RISK ASSESSMT & EMERG RESPONSE PLAN UPDATE WTREMG 503-7000-580.35-62 UT SYSTEM MASTER PLAN50,000 50,000 GIS WORKWTRGIS 503-7000-580.37-01SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT28,816 28,816 LAB MGT/OVERALL DATA MGT SOFTWAREWLSOFT 503-7000-580.37-01 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT15,406 15,406 UTILITY BILLING MODERNIZATON PROJECTUBPRTL 503-7000-580.37-01 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT5,000 5,000 CIP USA WATER RIGHTS WITH BORWTRRBR 503-7000-580.37-10 WATER RIGHTS49,690 49,690 WATER RIGHT ACQUISITION/RENEWALWTRRIT 503-7000-580.37-10 WATER RIGHTS20,000 20,000 *TOTAL WATER FUND 17,457,269 - 17,457,269 PURCH WATER SHOP FOR NEW FLEET MAINT FAC FLSHOP 612-7000-610.32-21 BUILDINGS 400,000 (400,000) - DESIGN FOR REMODEL OF WATER SHOP FOR PWFLSHOP 612-7000-610.32-22BUILDING REMODELING30,000 (20,000) 10,000 *TOTAL FLEET MAINTENANCE FUND 430,000 (420,000) 10,000 NEW NETWORK SERVERNETWRK 625-2500-425.33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT40,000 40,000 NEW NETWORK SWITCHES / WIFI COMPONENTSNETWRK 625-2500-425.33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT10,000 10,000 NAS/BACKUP COMPONENTSNETWRK625-2500-425.33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT20,000 20,000 VERIZON ROUTER REPLACEMENTNETWRK 625-2500-425.33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT5,000 5,000 EDGE ROUTER REPLACEMENTNETWRK 625-2500-425.33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT5,000 5,000 *TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 80,000 - 80,000POLICE G-106A 2004 FORD EXPLORER G-106A 635-7000-435.34-42 TRUCKS43,527 43,527 POLICE G-155 CRUISERG-155 635-7000-435.34-42 TRUCKS45,000 45,000 POLICE NEW UNIT FOR NEW OFFICER POSITIONG-153 635-7000-435.34-42 TRUCKS25,401 25,401 POLICE CRUISER G-98AG-98B 635-7000-435.34-42 TRUCKS64,000 64,000 STREETS -NEW STREET SWEEPER COMBINE G116A & G97B G116A 635-7000-435.34-42 TRUCKS248,526 248,526PARKS G-66BG66C 635-7000-435.34-42 TRUCKS42,000 42,000 FLEET G-61G61A 635-7000-435.34-42 TRUCKS70,450 70,450 *TOTAL VEHICLE REPLACEMENT FUND 538,904 - 538,904*TOTAL PROJECT RECAP53,287,735$ (572,358)$ 52,715,377$ Attachment C - Budget Summaries Page 26 of 2671343 (970) 480-7552 info@esteschamber.org www.EstesChamber.org PO Box 2376, Estes Park, CO 80517 May 8, 2020 Dear Town of Estes Park Trustees, What a difficult time for you to take this new leadership position in our town. The Chamber of Commerce expresses wholehearted support for the burden you carry. We would like to shoulder the load you bear to get our economy restarted in a safe and healthy way while we also shoulder the burden of our members in carrying out the measures you approved in the Emergency Ordinance 07-20 on May 1. We’re very glad to see this on the agenda May 12: DISCUSS POTENTIAL REVISIONS TO ORDINANCE 07-20 TO ADDRESS EATING AND DRINKING. You don’t need us to repeat the many testimonies that have already crossed your desk and ours concerning the emergency ordinance and the heated pleas to reopen Rocky Mountain National Park. The Chamber is in full support of following County Safer at Home orders, which are in keeping with health guidelines followed by counties across the state. As the voice of business in Estes Park, we are asking if the town will provide a forum for business to speak into any addendum the Town will make to this order in its May 12 meeting? It's clear from the many sentiments we’ve heard that we need to collaborate on a better communication campaign about the prevention measures that work in favor of business. Mayor Koenig’s May 8 video is a wonderful step in the right direction to relieve the angst our business owners are feeling about the ordinance and provide hope the park will reopen soon. The concerns that might impact your May 12 conversation regarding the ordinance boil down to relief for employees on the front lines in our business establishments and reasonable modifications to allow customers to enjoy their purchases without fear of reprisal. We support any modifications that provide safe, open areas where people can consume food and beverage products purchased in town. We also support reasonable lenience for smaller business owners to operate in a way that reflects the desires of their customers. The Chamber stands by the Town of Estes Park as partners in creating a healthy recovery for our economy and our whole community. Donna Carlson Executive Director UPDATED 05-11-2020 344 UPDATED 05-11-2020 345 From: Estes Park EDC and Estes Chamber of Commerce 533 Big Thompson Ave, Suite 103 Estes Park, CO 80517 April 28, 2020 Estes Park Board of Trustees PO Box 1200 Estes Park, CO 80517 Dear Estes Park Board of Trustees, The Estes Park EDC and the Estes Chamber of Commerce entered into an agreement with the Town of Estes Park on April 15, 2020, to be the administrators of the Business Relief Fund. This fund is an allocation of $150,000 from the Community Relief Fund for the benefit of small businesses in Estes Park that have been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We respectfully request that the Town Trustees consider adding to the Business Relief Fund. In the first seven days of the program, we received 104 qualified applications. Based on the criteria set forth in the Agreement and the intended funding for each business, the projected need of this program is $630,000. We are projecting a shortfall of $480,000. At this time, we are able to fund only 23.8% of the calculated grant for each business. We are currently planning to provide funding to each applicant at this rate. For example, if their qualified application amount is $1,000, the fund is providing $238 to the applicant. The Estes Park EDC and Estes Chamber of Commerce recognize the financial hardship that the COIVD-19 crisis is placing on the Town of Estes Park. The Business Relief Fund is providing much needed assistance to the business community of Estes Park, but we would like you to be aware of the magnitude of the need and ask that you respond to this need with a second round of additional funding of $150,000, if possible. Thank you for your consideration and your support of the Estes Park business community. Sincerely, "P�d Adam Shake /(JL Keith Pearson The Estes Park EDC The Estes Chamber of Commerce UPDATED 05-11-2020 346 Estes Park Economic Development Corporation: ashake@estesparkedc.com Estes Chamber of Commerce: info@esteschamber.org For Immediate Release Town’s Business Relief Grant Now Available through the EDC and the Chamber April 17, 2020, Estes Park, CO - Applications are now available for businesses in Estes Park to request Business Relief Funding. The Estes Chamber of Commerce and the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation are administering the distribution of $150,000 in grants from the Town of Estes Park’s Community Relief Fund for rapid relief to small businesses that have suffered economic loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds will be used to provide businesses relief in the areas of: •Retention of employees •Mortgage and rental payments •Utilities and bills •Tax and insurance dues Town Administrator Travis Machalek commented, "It's our hope that businesses can begin reopening as soon as it is deemed safe to do so by public health officials. In the meantime, our goal is to quickly get these funds back into the business community to help alleviate some of the hardship caused by COVID-19." The Business Relief Fund has two separate components: The Employee Retention Fund and the Overhead Maintenance Fund. Businesses may apply for assistance from either or both of these programs using this application. Eligible businesses will receive a grant covering up to 40% of their payroll for two months, up to $10,000 from the employee retention fund. In addition, eligible business will receive a grant covering up to 40% of their expenses from the overhead maintenance fund. These funds are available now and representatives from the Chamber and the EDC are currently accepting applications. Businesses must meet the following criteria to apply for assistance: •Hold a business license with the Town of Estes Park. •Located within the Estes Valley Development Code Area. MORE UPDATED 05-11-2020 347 CONTINUED • Can demonstrate that the COVID-19 pandemic caused at least a 25% decrease in revenue. • Employ 1-10 employees in total across all locations (full-time or part-time). • Have been in operation for at least 6 months. The Town of Estes Park, the EDC and the Chamber all agree that our businesses need relief now. We are pleased to be able to act quickly, and it is our hope that these grants will help businesses retain employees and mitigate the long-term effects of getting behind in their bills. For details on criteria for eligibility and how to apply, please see this Link to Download the Business Relief Fund Application or send your request for information to EPBusinessRelief@gmail.com. END About the Estes Chamber of Commerce: The Estes Chamber of Commerce formed in 2019 to be the champion for business, dedicated to promoting a strong business climate in the Estes Valley, and enhancing the quality of life for our members. For more information, visit esteschamber.org. About Estes Park EDC: Estes Park EDC exists to build a stronger and more broadly-based economy in the Estes Valley; assist businesses to reach their full economic potential, and attract new businesses that create primary jobs and new employment opportunities which reflect and preserve the unique mountain culture of the Estes Valley. For more information, visit https://www.estesparkedc.com or contact ashake@estesparkedc.com 348 DateAgenda_Item_Title Name File_Upload Comments_for_the_Board_of_Trustees_5/12/2020 7:48 AMResolution 28-20 Consideration of Request for Additional Funds for Local Small Business Assistance.Jim HuebnerLetter_To_Estes.pdfPlease read the attached letter.Thank you,Jim and Robyne Huebner2343 Aspen BrookEstes Park, COUPDATED 05-12-2020 Compiled by 10am349 350 Report & Discussion Item #1 Public Comment For TB mtg May 12 packet re: COVID-19 and Our Business Community Bill J. Darden <bdarden@uchicago.edu>Sat, May 9, 2020 at 10:48 PM Dear Mayor Koenig, Mayor Pro‐tem Martchink, and Trustees: The business community is pushing for greater opening of Town to visitors. If they wish to do this, I believe business owners should be on the front line in their businesses to interact with customers along with their employees. They should be the ones to speak to anyone entering who is not wearing protective cloth over their nose and mouth to conform to our ordinance requiring such. Since people of all ages are contracting COVID‐19, the ordinance put into effect on May 1 should be revised to require children to wear masks. Children have died from this virus which has shut down their systems in ways other than what is commonly seen The concerns at the May 1 meeting requiring people with breathing problems not needing to wear a mask seems wrong to me. I would think that people with immune or other health problems would not be exposing themselves to others. They could have the virus and spread it just as much as others who do not have health problems. People can have the virus before showing symptoms. I don't believe anyone be exempt from wearing a mask. I suspect people with health problems are avoiding shopping unless they have no choice. I would hope that friends would shop for food for them, or help them when necessary to avoid contact with other people. Stay well, Johanna Darden Input on 7::20 scottbearwalker@reagan.com <scottbearwalker@reagan.com> Mon, May 11, 2020 at 10:03 AM Hello, I was told that you are looking for input on the current issues. Apparently the Chamber is more interested in getting Estes Park open than the local city government is. Who signs the city's paychecks? Specifically: I. I want Ordinance 7:20 to be revoked. 2.I want Ordinanace 7:20 revamped to allow people to eat and drink. Technically right now they cannot even take medication orally. 3. I want Ordinanace 7:20 to be revamped to make it a "warning only" for the good of the community, and that decision left to the individual. My body, my right. 4.I want the Lake Trail to be left alone. The city attorney has already stated that it is mostly county. The city needs to butt out. 5.I want the National Park opened. What the city has to do with a National Park being closed is beyond me. That Park belongs to all the people, not the elitists in Estes Park. South Dakota did it right- the governor left it up to the people of her state to make responsible decisions that will work for their lives, their businesses, and their communities. The people did so. Her own citizens honored her with a parade. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkgninkseZ8 UPDATED 05-11-2020 351 Report & Discussion Item #1 Public Comment Town officials were elected to represent all the people, not just the ones with money that want to make this town a mountain Shangrila complete with hospital and helipad. Nor were they elected to promulgate an agenda that is their own or represents a certain political ideology. Sincerely, Dan Decker Thirty Below Leather 352 InstanceStart dateNameComments_for_the_Board_of_Trustees_File_UploadPublic Comment for Other5/11/2020 2:21:31 PM Richard RalphRegarding you discussion of potential revisions to ORD 07‐20 ... You will not fulfill the requirement of Municiple Code 2.04.045 that enable ORD 07‐20 to continue beyond May 12. See attached file uploaded with Municipal Code 2.04.045.docxUPDATED 05-11-2020353 Fwd: Repealing Ordinance 7-20 Tue, May 12, 2020 at 8:11 AM Dear Trustees, I would like to make one more appeal on behalf the reputation of Estes Park. Many people have called this past weekend asking, "is Estes open?" It is no wonder they are confused. The Larimer County website flat out says, "Do not go to Estes Park", as if we are a giant nursing home on quarantine. Estes Park is a community with hard-working families trying to make a living. Yes, we do have an older population, who, by recommendation, should be staying home. Our tourists support Safeway, the schools, the hospital, the roads, the downtown, etc. Without these tourists we would also be without the aforementioned amenities. We need a welcome campaign, not the police greeting people informing them about a facemask requirement. We need a welcome campaign that does not look like a firing line with black masks, like our new Town of Estes home page. We need a welcome campaign that thanks our treasured tourists for coming up here to our beautiful home. Thank them for spending time and money in our restaurants and shops. Thank them for choosing to come to Estes Park and making it the wonderful place we have the pleasure of calling home. But I am afraid that the image we have presented them is not welcoming. We chase families from Safeway for not wearing a mask. I observed a family wanting to take a group photo by the river and they debated about whether they could take their masks off. They were looking around to see if anyone was going to turn them in. We have a more visible police force than usual informing of face mask requirements, thus not casting a positive light on the wonderful police department we have. We have created self-appointed citizens taking the law into their own hands and informing strangers of a mask requirement and even going so far as to reporting others to the police. Some citizens even go as far as taking pictures and writing the Mayor! What have we become? To think that all of this division could have been avoided by simply following the CDC and make wearing a face mask outside a RECOMMENDATION rather than creating this unenforceable, hastily-written law. We could have had the friendly volunteer police handing out free masks to people and let them know we care about your safety and recommend that you wear a mask in our Downtown area. A recommendation allows us to eat that sweet treat or drink that coffee we just purchased. A recommendation would have allowed for an employee to eat or drink during their shift. We could have had a welcome campaign that supports the financial health of our local businesses while balancing with the physical health of the visitors and citizens. Warren Buffet is quoted as saying, "It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently. " Estes has built a reputation of being family friendly. Do you really want to ruin that in 5 minutes? Please repeal this unfriendly ordinance. Respectfully, Anne Brader Updated 05-12-2020 Received by 12pm Report & Discussion Item #1 Discussion of Ordinance 07-20 354 72355