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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Parks Advisory Board 2019-06-20 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, June 20, 2019 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Parks Advisory Board of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Museum Conference Room of the Estes Park Museum on the 20th day of June, 2019. Present Merle Moore Vicki Papineau Dewain Lockwood Ron Wilcocks Rex Poggenpohl Wade Johnston Geoffrey Elliot Also Present: Brian Berg, Parks Supervisor Megan Van Hoozer, Public Works Administrative Assistant Patrick Martchink, Town Board Liaison Absent: Chair Merle Moore called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. PUBLIC COMMENT Supervisor Berg reported that the Friends of Folk Festival is coming up on June 25 and it will be the biggest show to date. A representative of the League of Women Voters was in attendance but had no public comment. GENERAL BUSINESS A motion was made and seconded (Poggenpohl/Papineau) to approve the May meeting minutes and all were in favor. Papineau stated there was a recent newspaper article with a quote from an artist stating they were told artist signatures would not be allowed on utility box art. Berg stated there must have been miscommunication and will reach out to the individual and allow them to sign their art if desired. It is important to ensure that policies and guidelines are consistent. ESTES VALLEY SUNRISE ROTARY TABLE PROJECT Robert Foster was in attendance to present the plans for the tables being donated at the Wiest courtyard. The flagstone tables (2) will be placed in the courtyard along the existing flagstone seating. One of the tables will be wheelchair accessible. The group discussed flagstone color and anchoring to ensure fit and durability. Member Wilcocks shared that the Weist courtyard area was originally supposed to be concert seating. His only concern is that the addition of the tables would radically repurpose the area. Wilcocks asked Berg if there were any other areas that would allow Parks Advisory Board – June 20, 2019 – Page 2 space for these tables. Berg stated that space is limited, that the area is rarely used in the winter, and that the Weist location would be convenient for those guests patronizing the ice cream shop. A motion was made and seconded (Poggehpohl/Lockwood) to support the table installation proposal and advise the Town Board to accept the donation of these two tables with benches matching the existing sandstone. Member Wilcocks opposed the motion and all others were in favor. MRS WALSH’S GARDEN COMMITTEE UPDATE Chair Moore announced the Annual Garden Party will be held in Mrs. Walsh’s Garden this evening. The event has been publicized and Moore is hoping for good attendance. There will be tables with representatives from the Estes Land Stewardship Association (ELSA), Master Gardners, the Colorado Native Plant Society to name a few. Representatives will be available to answer questions and educate from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Moore invited PAB members to attend. The Mrs. Walsh’s Garden Committee is trying to put out regular publications and web updates so individuals know what is happening in the garden. NOXIOUS WEED POLICY DISCUSSION Berg stated that Casey Cisneros from Larimer County may be able to come before the PAB to discuss the Town’s noxious weed ordinance, and asked the PAB if they would like an invitation extended. Member Papineau confirmed her approval and suggested Sergeant Rick Life attend from an ordinance regulation angle. Moore agreed that he’d like Cisneros to come to the PAB meeting. It would better prepare members to take the ordinance back to the Town Board for adoption. Trustee Liaison Martchink stated that the Town Board felt the previously proposed ordinance language appeared too heavy handed and suggested presenting the same information in a different manner, softening the language and bringing back for another review by the Town Board. Papineau reminded Martchink that the language proposed was no different than Larimer County or the State of Colorado on this topic. Moore stated that other communities are more stringent in their regulations. Papineau stated that in the preparation of the ordinance, Code Enforcement Officer Hardin mirrored Larimer County’s code. Larimer County’s code states that municipalities must follow the same guidelines. There is also the potential that the presentation itself was not delivered well, therefore it would not have been received well. Papineau stated that in the presentation of the ordinance the Mayor said, “Linda [Hardin], you’re going to have to do better”. Supervisor Berg suggested a representative from the PAB be available at the Town Board presentation. Papineau asked if the approach should be education first rather than enforcement first. Member Elliott suggested speaking with Sergeant Rick Life on his vision of what enforcement would look like in order to gather information before taking the ordinance forward for approval again. Parks Advisory Board – June 20, 2019 – Page 3 Chair Moore reiterated his desire to hear from Cisneros to gather historical knowledge. Ordinance presentation will be delayed until after this meeting occurs. Moore and Papineau will meet with the Mayor to help determine what he’d like to see contained in the ordinance prior to the next PAB meeting. AIPP GUIDELINES REVIEW Chair Moore suggested PAB members review the AIPP Guidelines and come back to the July meeting with feedback. Moore stated that, in looking back he understands the process of how the banner art came forward and doesn’t have a problem with how it was done. Berg stated that more and more calls are coming in from citizens with a desire for the utility boxes on their property to be painted. This requires a process for patron- commissioned utility box painting. Once put in place, it would be necessary to remove the language contained in the AIPP Guidelines regarding accepting AIPP Applications only every six months. Although this process is difficult to manage, as a citizen, Martchink is very appreciative of this program and the beauty it brings to the community. Member Wilcocks agreed stating he loves the beautification program. AIPP FUNDING RESEARCH Member Poggenpohl updated the group on his research of potential AIPP Funding mechanisms. There is information from eleven entities whose art contributions range from ½% to 1% of capital expenses. The limits vary, some starting at $50K and some $100K. Lafayette, Colorado has commercial projects that contribute based on square footage at the rate of five cents per square foot. Poggenpohl suggested the group think about the Broadband Project stating that the Town should do something before this kicks off so art dollars can be generated from this project. It is important to keep in mind the maintenance required for the art moving forward. Poggenpohl went on to add that the Town should be getting grants for this art due to the successful track record for getting grants. He stated the Town’s Grant Coordinator, Christy Crosser indicated that there is still time to get a grant for art on the Downtown Estes Loop project. Martchink reminded the group that the Estes Arts District has also started writing grants. It would be a good time and opportunity to collaborate. Poggenpohl will provide electronic documentation to Megan Van Hoozer for distribution to the PAB members. A meeting will be needed with Crosser for education on how to complete grant application, where to find grant opportunities, etc. Van Hoozer will follow-up with Crosser. Poggenpohl will narrow down list of requirements that are generally requested in the grant process. Papineau stated that a Master Plan is needed for art throughout town like that done in Winter Park. Poggenpohl stressed the importance of collaborating and coordinating with other groups especially for grantors. OTHER BUSINESS Parks Advisory Board – June 20, 2019 – Page 4 Berg stated that the DUB selections were on the recent Town Board Consent Agenda and were pulled to discuss the Pioneer Women of Estes submission. Berg was directed by the Town Board to communicate that next year’s DUB project should have a theme associated with the 100th year since women were given the right to vote. Wilcocks stated he’d like to see something significant done in town for this theme like a bronze sculpture or something definitely larger than a utility box. Wilcocks feels important to bring ideas from outside the group. He stated that some of the different groups could rally together and potentially combine funds and do something great. With no other business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 10:04 a.m. Recording Secretary Megan Van Hoozer, Public Works