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December 14, 1989
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Chairman Dickinson, Trustees Barker and
Garrett
All
Trustees Aldrich and Hix, Town Adminis
trator Klaphake, Community Development
Director Stamey, Russell Kurth, Sam
Betters, Karen Thoreson, Burt Wademan,
Clerk O'Connor
Absent:None
Chairman Dickinson called the meeting of the Community Develop
ment Committee to order at 2:00 P.M.
HOUSING AUTHORITIES - REPORT.
Sam Betters/Loveland Housing Authority, appeared before the
Committee to offer information pertaining to creating a local
housing authority. The Loveland Housing Authority, eighth
largest authority in the state, was created following legislation
contained in the Colorado Revised Statutes 29-20-204. Four basic
steps are to be followed:
1. A petition declaring a "need" for a housing authority,
signed by 25 residents, is filed with the Town Clerk.
2. A date is established for a public hearing.
3.
4.
If the Board of Trustees determines that unsafe or
unsanitary dwelling conditions exist, the Board passes a
resolution so stating, and requests the Mayor appoint a
five-commissioner board.
A certificate is signed by the commissioners and filed
with the Department of Local Affairs. Upon filing with
the Department, the housing authority is established.
Statutes also regulate powers of a housing authority.
Karen Thoreson/Boulder Housing Authority, also appeared before
the Committee to share information associated with Boulder's
Housing Authority. There are two (2) types of programs/funding
available: (1) Public Housing (through a housing authority), and
Section 8 (units involving and provided by, the private sector).
Ms. Thoreson commented that "need" must first be determined prior
to establishing an authority, and that a non-profit entity must
be created to be able to accept funding. Information regarding
the State's Block Grant Program was also provided.
Both Authority representatives commented on their successes and
failures experienced in both communities, county involvement, and
matching funding.
The Committee expressed their appreciation to Mr. Betters and Ms.
Thoreson for their presentations, and suggested Director Stamey
schedule a study session with the Larimer County Division of
Human Development, Mike Schultz/Pitken County, and other associ
ated entities, to further discuss the issue of housing.
CULTURAL ARTS COMI4ITTEE - REPORT.
Russell Kurth, Chairman/Cultural Arts Coimittee, reported on
recent events of the Committee, advising a non-profit
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corporation, named the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park, has
been formed. Those residents named to the Committee include:
Jackson Brooks, Gene Garris, Lorna Knowlton, Barbara Pratt, Jim
Thompson, and Mr. Kurth. Trustee Garrett was named the ex
officio/liaison member. In January, 1990, the Council will elect
its officers and adopt bylaws.
The Committee reviewed a resolution recognizing the Cultural Arts
Council of Estes Park as a non-profit corporation formed for the
purpose of promoting the visual and performing arts and other
cultural activities in the Estes Park area. The resolution also
included a contribution of $7,000 during 1990 to be made by the
Town to the Council on or about January 31, 1990. The Committee
recommends approval and adoption of the Resolution as presented.
PUBLIC ART COLLECTION POLICY - REPORT.
As the Town recently received a donation of a bronze sculpture
(mother beaver and pup), Community Development Director Stamey
obtained a copy of Loveland's Public Art Collection Policy.
Loveland formed a Visual Arts Commission consisting of seven (7)
members; duties and responsibilities were outlined in the Policy.
The Committee recommends Director Stamey provide a brief policy
for review by the Committee. The Committee suggested the Board
of Trustees serve as members of the Commission should the need
arise.
COLORADO SCENIC AND HISTORIC BYV7AYS COMMISSION - REPORT.
Director Stamey reported the State recently established a Scenic
and Historic Byways Commission. The Commission will create and
promote activities along roadways with exceptional features to
encourage visitors and residents to explore these routes.
Entities must apply for the designation by April, 1990. Follow
ing discussion, the Committee recommends staff pursue the appli
cation process for U. S. Highway 34.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK ANNIVERSARY POSTERS - DISCUSSION.
Staff reported that the sale of the posters marking the 75 th
Anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park has not met expec
tations; the poster may not have been properly marketed. The
Committee recommends the Chamber of Commerce take a stronger role
and sell the posters at the wholesale rate of $2.50/each during
1990.
MARYS LAKE LODGE - EMPLOYEE HOUSING.
The Committee reviewed a letter dated November 28, 1989 written
by Norman B. Wilson, General Partner/Marys Lake Lodge. Burt
Wadman, acting on behalf of Mr. Wilson, addressed the Committee
advising the Lodge is an ideal site for employee housing. The
Lodge has four (4) years experience in providing employee housing
on a small scale. During discussions with the State Division of
Housing, it was determined Community Development Block Grant
Funding may be available to assist in the renovation of the north
wing of the Lodge to provide additional housing for low and
moderate-income families; however, application must be made under
the auspices of the Town.
Director Stamey commented that the employee housing issue was a
topic the Board of Realtors suggested this Committee review.
Employee housing, or the lack thereof, is an issue common to
resort communities. Discussion followed, with^ the^ Committee
recommending Director Stamey schedule a work session v/ith Larimer
County to further discuss the issue of employee housing.
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REPORTS.
As access from the north for the new Denver airport may be
difficult, an "E-470 Blue Ribbon Committee" has been formed.
This Committee will assist various northern communities in
requesting the E-470 northern access not be delayed. The Commit
tee recommends Director Stamey serve on said Committee.
There being no further business. Chairman Dickinson adjourned the
meeting at 3:20 P.M. to Executive Session to discuss testimony
given in confidence.
Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk
APPROVED!
JAN 9 1990 I
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