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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Community Development Committee 2001-09-27 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, September 27, 2001 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 27th day of September, 2001. Committee: Chairman Doylen, Trustees Barker and Habecker Attending: All Absent: None Also Attending: Assistant Town Administrator Repola, Directors Joseph, Pickering, Manager Marsh, Special Events Coordinator Wright, Deputy Clerk van Deutekom Chairman Doylen called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. SPECIAL EVENTS REPORT. 1. Event Critiques. Hunter-Jumper July 20-August 12; 19th year event; Hunter-Jumper horse industry is thriving; number of spectators down; approximately half the exhibitors remain the entire 3 weeks; many downtown stores benefit from participant shopping. Riverside Rhythms July 11-August 29; 1st year event; 10 groups performed; positive response from entertainers and merchants; very successful 1st year event. 2. Grandstand Boxseat Chair Purchase – Request Approval. Special Events Coordinator Wright reported that the present grandstand chairs were purchased prior to 1989 and are in need of replacement. The following bids were received to replace 400 grandstand chairs: Bleachers International of Strasburg, CO $15.00/ea + shipping Monroe Manufacturing of Colfax, IA $15.00/ea + shipping The 2001 and 2002 Budgets include a total of $12,000 ($6,000 per year) to replace 200 chairs/year. The Committee recommends approval to purchase 400 Samsonite poly-fold chairs from Bleachers International of Strasburg, CO at a cost of $6,000 funded from the 2001 Budget with a portion of the 2002 budgeted funds to cover shipping costs. 3. 2001-2002 Rooftop Rodeo Committee/Officer Appointments. Jo Adams Art Mutschler Jacquie Buckert Ruth Mutschler Trudy Carra de Salero Pete Peters Gary Cleveland, Vice-President Tanya Peters Don Cunningham Kenna Pittman Amy Davies Mike Richardson Shaleen Duell Chris Schra Delbert Hillman Bob Seifert Debbie Holgorsen, Secretary Mary Jo Seifert Chief Jenista Donnell Thompson Joyce Kitchen, President Joan Van Horn Community Development Committee – September 27, 2001 - Page 2 Ed Lewis Ralph Walls Marianna Lewis Steve Wilson Dave McPhee Rick Dill, Honorary Judy McPhee Ken Hobert, Honorary Don Moor Chuck Thomas, Honorary Sean Murray The Committee recommends approval of the 2001/2002 Rooftop Rodeo Committee as presented. ADVERTISING REPORT. Manager Marsh presented a copy of the National Geographic Traveler magazine listing the top 50 places in America (2 of which are located in Colorado), and the 2001 Reader’s Choice Award from the Daily Camera in which Estes Park was voted the best weekend getaway. He also reported that total requests for information are up 5.4%, 800 calls are down 18%, e-mailed requests are up 26%, and advertising generated requests for information are up 7.12%. Other areas discussed include possible impacts of the 9/11 National tragedy, including airline travel, the economy and security issues. Actions planned include an expanded magazine schedule with regional emphasis. CONFERENCE CENTER REPORT. Director Pickering discussed the 2001 fall conference bookings. Areas discussed include conference cancellations, the Consumer Confidence Index, and advertising campaigns. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. Director Joseph explained that the Planning Commission scheduled Public Hearing dates to discuss Estes Valley Development Code revisions on September 17th and October 22nd. Proposed revisions will be presented to the County Commissioners and Town Board for approval. There being no further business, Chairman Doylen adjourned the meeting at 8:58 a.m. Rebecca van Deutekom, Deputy Town Clerk