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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Parks Advisory Board 2018-04-19Parks Advisory Board – April 19, 2018 – Page 1 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, April 19, 2018 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Parks Advisory Board of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Conference Room of the Estes Park Museum on the 19th day of April, 2018. Present Carlie Bangs Vicki Papineau Merle Moore Ronna Boles Wade Johnston Dewain Lockwood Geoffrey Elliot Also Present: Patrick Martchink, Town Board Liaison Brian Berg, Parks Supervisor Kevin McEachern, Public Works Operations Manager Greg Muhonen, Public Works Director Megan Van Hoozer, Public Works Administrative Assistant Rob Hinkle, Fairgrounds & Events Director Tyler Boles, Light & Power Line Crew Chief Absent: n/a Chair Merle Moore called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comments GENERAL BUSINESS It was moved and seconded (Papineau/Lockwood) to approve the March meeting minutes and the motion passed unanimously. MRS. W ALSH’S G AR DEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE – EVENTS WEDDING PACKET Chair Moore reported that Director Rob Hinkle attended the Mrs. Walsh’s Garden Advisory Committee (MWGAC) this month and brought recommendations for the use of Mrs. Walsh’s Garden (MWG) as a wedding venue. Hinkle shared with the MWGAC, and today the PAB, that moving forward the Events staff will book no more than one wedding per week. The event will be no more than three hours long with an additional one hour before and after for setup and teardown. The maximum occupancy has been established at 50 attendees and a security deposit will be required. Additionally the Events staff, as part of the booking, will provide the MWG information card which informs those renting, the significance of MWG. Members of the PAB agreed that this was reasonable and extended their appreciation for the efforts put forth to protect this property. Parks Advisory Board – April 19, 2018 – Page 2 MOUNTAIN HERITAGE FESTIVAL UPDATE Supervisor Berg reported that preparations are full steam ahead and that the festival’s coordinator is doing a great job. Berg credited PAB member Wade Johnston for creating the artwork for the festival brochures and maps. A press release will go out this week reminding all of the festivities. Berg thanked all involved for their help in making this another great year. Chair Moore requested help from other members of the PAB to spend a little of their time at the PAB table which will be set up at the festival. Documentation needed for the event would be provided by Public Works the morning of the festival. Member Papineau will bring the pika brochures and pins. Parks Division’s Mike Donnachie will bring various sizes of trees and a tree cookie. DUB SUBMISSION REVIEW The PAB reviewed art submissions from 13 artists and members voted for each submission. The five artists with the most votes, along with the assigned utility boxes were: Haley White-Ballow – Post Office Lot along Riverwalk; Deedee Hampton – Post Office Lot Island (two boxes); Laura Davis – Kirk’s Fly Shop in back (two boxes); Sarah Boyd – Ed’s Cantina in back; and Dawn Normali – Performance Park Climbing Wall. A motion was made and seconded to approve these selections and assignments (Elliott/Boles) and all were in favor. Light & Power Line Crew Chief, Tyler Boles was in attendance and agreed with the utility box assignments. Public Works will contact the artists and get contracts fully executed in time for the May 8 Town Board meeting for approval. Supervisor Berg will continue to coordinate getting last year’s artwork sealed and the boxes selected for this year’s painting, primed. PARKS DIVISION UPDATE The Moraine Avenue Bridge aesthetics were discussed regarding the steel log rails selected. A sample was provided for the group to handle and provide input. Member Lockwood felt that the gauge of the steel was too large but that the aesthetic was appropriate. All members liked the selection. The PAB then discussed the importance of maintaining consist or complimentary aesthetics throughout downtown when planning all downtown projects. OTHER BUSINESS Director Muhonen offered any PAB member, obliged to stay after the scheduled meeting time, an opportunity to review and provide feedback on the Downtown Estes Loop proposed landscaping plans. Several members stayed and provided valuable feedback. Muhonen gathered the information and input and would pass it along to CDOT for use in their planning. With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 11:16 a.m.