HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION OF RESPECT Ericson, John 2016-04-26Office of the Mayor,Estes Park,Colorado
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
WHEREAS,John Ericson served the citizens of Estes Park as Trustee of the Town of
Estes Park from 2008 to 2016;and
WHEREAS,John participated in the community of Estes Park in numerous capacities
including as a member and officer of the Rotary Club,the Citizens Economic Advisory Council,
and the Library Foundation Board;and
WHEREAS,John served on the following groups/committees:Estes Park Urban
Renewal Authority;Chair of the Town’s Audit Committee;Member of the Public Safety /Utilities I
Public Works Committee;Chair of the Community Development /Community Services Committee;
Chair of the Transportation Visioning Committee;Liaison to the Transportation Advisory Board;
Community Services Grant Committee;Local Marketing District Branding Committee;and liaison
to the Larimer County Open Lands Advisory Board;the Parks Advisory Board,and Supporters of
the Performing Arts.
WHEREAS,during his tenure as Trustee,John facilitated the revision,approval,
increase,establishment,improvement,and/or implementation of the following:
Advocated for Increased Citizen Input for Town Board Decisions
Advocated for an Update to the Comprehensive Plan
Advocated for an Increased Focus on Financial Aspects of Projects and Town Budgets
Advocated for a Sign Code to Retain a Tasteful Appearance of the Community
Supported for the Performing Arts Center Development
Supported the Goals and Projects of EPURA until its dissolution in 2010
Supported the Goals of the Estes Park Housing Authority
Supported all Projects to Improve Transportation
Supported the Stanley Park Master Plan
Partnered with Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority to build new Grandstands at Stanley
Park Fairgrounds
Supported the Formation of the Local Marketing District
Supported the Bond Park Master Plan
Supported Trail System Expansion and Construction
Supported the Implementation of Policy Governance and the Town Strategic Planning
Process
Supported a Capital Asset Management Plan and the Creation of the Community Center
Supported the Visitor Center Parking Structure Project
Supported the Museum /Senior Center Master Plan
Supported the Construction of the Pavilion &Event Center at Stanley Park Fairgrounds
Supported the Grant Application for Downtown Roadway Realignment
Supported Flood Recovery Efforts and Floodplain Regulations
Supported the 1A Sales Tax Initiative
Supported the Formation of a Creative Arts District
Supported the Sale of Lot 4,Stanley Historic District for Development of a Wellness Center
Supported Conservation Easements for Lots 5,6,8 Stanley Historic District
Provided for the Creation of the Economic Development Corp.
Supported the Broadband Initiative
Supported the Creation of a Downtown Neighborhood Plan
Supported all Downtown Improvements
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
Town of Estes Park,by this Resolution and Public Record,recognize the dedication and
leadership of John Ericson and express for his service to our community.
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