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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Parks Advisory Board 2016-10-21 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, October 21, 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 21st day of October, 2016. Present: Celine Lebeau Carlie Bangs Terry Rustin Vicki Papineau Ronna Boles Also Present: Megan Van Hoozer, Public Works Administrative Assistant Barbara Jo Limmiatis, Town of Estes Park IT Support Specialist Mike Donnachie, Town of Estes Park – Parks Department Blake Babbit & Family, Scout Absent: Dewain Lockwood Merle Moore Patrick Martchink, Trustee Liaison Greg Muhonen, Director of Public Works Brian Berg, Parks Division Supervisor Kevin Ash, Engineering Manager Chair Lebeau called the meeting to order at 11:03 a.m. GENERAL BUSINESS It was moved and seconded (Papineau/Boles) to approve the September meeting minutes with corrections and the motion passed unanimously. AIPP SUGGESTION Barbara Jo Limmiatis, Town of Estes Park IT Support Specialist, attended the meeting to open a discussion about utilizing the Town Hall ma in corridors as a method to display local art. She indicated there are primary hallways within Town Hall that have available space and the items currently displayed are not hung consistently. Limmiatis stated that the art could have an established period of time to hang (i.e. 3 months, 6 months, etc.) before it’s time to change it out for another local artist. During the piece’s display term, there could be some type of label showing additional information about the piece, or the artist, as well as a price in the event the art is for sale. It would be responsibility of the PAB to solicit, track and approve the individual art displays, as well as coordinate the art hangings. Barbara Jo committed to being a resource for this initiative. Chair Lebeau would be attending the next Arts District Meeting and would discuss this idea with them. Member Rustin stated that he would send an email to Lars Sage (not in attendance) to bring him up to speed. Parks Advisory Board – October 21st, 2016 – Page 2 Member Boles made a motion to approve this idea and Chair Lebeau seconded the motion. All were in favor. AIPP: Blake Babbit Eagle Scout Proposal Blake Babbit, studen, was tasked with conceiving his plan for his final Scout project which is due in 2017. Having an art background, Blake met with Town Administrator, Frank Lancaster, to see if there was something he could provide the community as part of his project. Frank suggested the possibility of painting one of the electrical boxe s in town and encouraged him to reach out to Joe Lockhart of the Town of Estes Park – Light & Power Dept., to discuss further. Blake brought drawings and other examples of work for the PAB to review d uring his presentation. He did not, however, have specific examples of what would be done on all sides. The PAB loved the idea of covering a utility box with art, but requested more specific information on what he plans to paint. Additional discussion took place outlining the needs of the product being used t o create the art and the maintenance plan. SMITH SIGNS, of Smith Signs, verified that the type of paint being used is outdoor sign paint, which is enamel-based. He stated that the paint is extremely durable and is believed to have a longer life (8-10 years) than the wraps used on some of the utility boxes in Fort Collins (3-5 years). Chair Lebeau will confirm the type of topcoat needed for this environment. Member Boles brought up the idea proposed earlier in the year by Assistant Town Administrator, Travis Machalek, outlining the possibility of having local artists enter a contest to select the art displayed on the wraps for art displays on utility boxes in Estes Park. Boles suggested Blake get in touch with ATA Machalek to coordinate and get any additional information needed. Member Bangs made a motion to approve the concept, stating that the specific drawings would be needed prior to presenting to the Town Board. Member Rustin seconded the motion. All were in favor. Chair Lebeau wanted to ensure it’s clear that the darker colors are not desirable as they generate heat on the utility boxes. She also stated that any large open spaces within the art invite vandalism so it would be better to include more details. PARKS DIVISION UPDATE: Mike Donnachie brought Parks Division Updates in Brian Berg’s absence.  The Parks Division was nearing completion of irrigation blow-outs in preparation of the colder season  The Parks Division would continue to work towards securing the bear-proof containers to the ground  In the process of replacing the old, worn-out park benches with the newly purchased green metal benches, there were still 22 to install at the west end of Elkhorn o Member Papineau inquired about what the plans are for the old benches. Mike stated that those replaced last year were taken to auction. Papineau asked whether any could be repurposed and used at Scott Ponds. Mike Parks Advisory Board – October 21st, 2016 – Page 3 indicated that it has been attempted in the past, but required much more effort than anticipated.  All annuals had been unearthed for the season  Phase 1 of the Tunnel Tile Project was completed  Tunnel Lights Project was still to come  Tree Pruning along the streets had been taking place over the previous month and would continue.  Irrigation to the water fountains / fountains / turf areas had now been turned off for the winter.  The Parks Division would begin the discussion regarding locations for a new veteran’s memorial. OTHER BUSINESS Thoughts were brought forward regarding the combining of the Mountain Festival with the Centennial Celebration in 2017. The PAB would continue looking for a local non- profit to participate in the events in addition to regular attendees. The current thoughts would reserve Friday as an educational day and Saturday to be the celebration day – food trucks, beer vendors, etc. resembling the Pumpkins & Pilsners Festival. Member Papineau stressed the importance of Visit Estes Park being informed of the anticipated number of attendees. On Friday. October 21st, the PAB met at the Events Center Executive Board Room. Members like this location due to ease of access. Megan Van Hoozer will follow-up with the Events Center to check the possibility of booking more of our meetings at this location. Member Rustin would not be in physical attendance until the first part of May 2017. Rustin confirmed that he would be available via conference call for meetings. With no other business to discuss, Chair Lebeau adjourned the meeting at 11:59 a.m.