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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Parks Advisory Board 2016-12-16 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, December 16, 2016 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Parks Advisory Board of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Executive Board Room of the Estes Park Events Center, in said Town of Estes Park on the 16th day of December, 2016. Present: Celine Lebeau Carlie Bangs Vicki Papineau Ronna Boles Terry Rustin (via phone) Also Present: Patrick Martchink, Trustee Liaison Greg Muhonen, Director of Public Works Megan Van Hoozer, Public Works Administrative Assistant Brian Berg, Parks Division Supervisor Cydney Springer, District Chair - Estes Arts District Kevin McEachern, Operations Manager Joe Lockhart, Light & Power Division Supervisor Absent: Dewain Lockwood Merle Moore Chair Lebeau called the meeting to order at 11:08 a.m. GENERAL BUSINESS It was moved and seconded (Papineau/Boles) to approve the November meeting minutes with corrections and the motion passed unanimously. Papineau asked about refurbishing the Christmas scenes that are located outside Town Hall. Light & Power Division Supervisor, Joe Lockhart, explained that many of them have been refurbished, but with the old look. There are thoughts of having them repainted for a cleaner, newer look with the old style in the future. MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL UPDATE Member Bangs stated that the Mountain Festival will definitely be a two-day event with the student-centered day taking place Friday, April 28, 2017 and the family-centered day taking place on Saturday, April 29, 2017. Donations have been received for three bands. All plans are coming together and contracts with the concessionaires are being finalized. UTILITY BOX WRAPPING Member Boles presented a video outlining the versatility of utility box art, whether it be painted or wrapped. She also provided all members a sample of a Request for Proposal and Request for Qualifications which originated in Fort Collins, Colorado. Member Boles discussed the pros and cons of both methods of utility box art . Also discussed was the method of approval for submittals and the associated maintenance of each piece. A significant item to note is that the Estes Park Light & Power Division will be donating $10,000 to this initiative for 2017! All artists would be required to obtain their own liability insurance and/or sign a waiver prior to any work being approved. Parks Advisory Board – December 16, 2016 – Page 2 The initial utility box art submission would be taken to the Town Board at which time the question would be asked about future submissions and whether or not the Town Board would like to see all submissions moving forward. PARKS DIVISION UPDATE:  Centennial Project: The Centennial Committee is acquiring enough funding to make all recommended changes to the Knoll Willow (Centennial Open Space) for the Centennial and welcomes any recommendations on needed updates/changes to the Centennial Open Space. Member Papineau suggested removal of the fence be added to the list of changes. Parks Supervisor Berg to bring additional Centennial information to the next PAB.  Tunnel Lights Project: A disco light has been installed in the Riverwalk Tunnel with an ability for additional lights to be installed at a later date if desired. The lights are to be left on during the day and the safety lights will kick on at night. Berg also requested from the contractor for the ability to connect to a speaker for music. He requested the PAB go view the lighting and provide input at the next meeting.  Bond Park: The Parks Division is seeking approval of the PAB to move the historically significant mass of rocks at Bond Park – and convert them to a planting bed at the Town of Estes Park Museum. OTHER BUSINESS Town Board Liaison, Patrick Martchink, after speaking with Jill Lancaster, Director at the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center, proposed having a standing invitation for youth to come to the PAB as a ‘student liaison’ allowing youth in the art selection for parks. The first year would be a pilot program. Liaison Martchink would mentor ‘student liaison’ and provide leadership. There was a motion to approve this proposal by Member Boles and was seconded by Member Bangs. There was a unanimous vote in favor of having a student liaison on the PAB. With no other business to discuss, Chair Lebeau adjourned the meeting at 12:14 p.m.