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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, May 15, 2013
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Transportation Advisory Committee of the Town of Estes Park,
Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall Room 202 in said Town of Estes Park on the
15th day of May, 2013.
Present: Kimberly Campbell
Ann Finley
Gregg Rounds
Stan Black
Thom Widawski
Bryon Holmes
Belle Morris
Also Present: Scott Zurn, Director of Public Works
John Ericson, Town Board Liaison
Kevin Ash, Public Works Civil Engineer
Jen Imber, Public Works Secretary
Absent: Cory LaBianca
Scott Zurn called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
GENERAL DISCUSSION
Copies of the Transportation Visioning Committee’s “Roadmap to the Future” Executive Summary and
a brief overview of the document were provided to committee members by Trustee John Ericson.
Director Scott Zurn discussed impending construction of at the intersection of Hwy 36 & Hwy 34. The
intersection will receive new signals in May 2013.
An update on the road detours, closures and parking surrounding the August 24th Pro Challenge
professional cycling race was also provided by Director Zurn.
FLAP APPLICATION STATUS UPDATE
Director Zurn gave an overview of the FLAP grant that was submitted to meet the May 15th deadline,
touching on the removal of the pedestrian overpass and addition of a signalized pedestrian crossing
instead. Director Zurn informed the committee of a CDOT meeting on May 16th he would be attending
with Mayor Pinkham in support of CDOT matching funds to the FLAP grant. He received input from the
committee on photos to show at the presentation as well as talking points.
VISITOR CENTER PARKING GARAGE STATUS UPDATE
The committee received an update from Director Zurn on the current status of the project. The design
process is slated to begin in summer of 2013, with a new process proposed to shorten the length of
time of the development process stage involving the Planning Commission.
SCHOOL ZONE MASTER PLAN
Director Zurn indicated support was needed from the committee for budget concerns regarding a
school zone master plan. Additional funding will be needed for a new study of the area. This topic will
be an agenda item for the next several TAC meetings.
OFFICER ELECTIONS & COMMITTEEE BY‐LAWS
A motion was made and seconded to elect Kimberly Campbell as committee chair and Cory LaBianca as
vice‐chair and it passed unanimously.
Kimberly Campbell asked everyone to review the draft of the by‐laws and respond to her via email by
May 22nd.
Director Zurn adjourned the meeting at 1:40 p. m.