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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Community Development Committee 1991-02-14BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ^ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE February 14, 1991 Coininittee: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chairman Barker, Trustees Garrett and Hix Trustees Garrett and Hix Town Administrator Klaphake, Community Development Director Stamey, Advertising Manager Marsh, Marketing Director Pickering, Chamber Director Jungbluth, Deputy Clerk Heifner Chairman Barker Trustee Garrett called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M. CONFERENCE CENTER MARKETING. Marketing Director Pickering distributed a copy of the International Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (lACVB) bylaws and a fact sheet, suggesting the Town consider 1991 membership in this organization, in lieu of the International Association of Conference Centers (lACC) membership. Director Pickering stated the information received as a result of membership in the IACC was not particularly useful for Estes Park's Conference Center business, at this time; however, membership in the lACVB will realize more opportunities in this regard, as well as provide information on continuing educational programs. lACVB maintains a business database of meetings history and, monthly "lead" sheets are mailed to members. lACVB membership is $825.00/year, beginning July 1, 1991. An amount of $1,000.00 was budgeted for this item. Neighboring communities who belong to lACVB include Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Greeley, and Colorado Springs. The Committee recommends 1991 membership in the International Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus at a cost of $825.00. 1990 CENSUS. Community Development Director Stamey referred to his January 17, 1991 memo to Mr. William F. Adams/Regional Director, Bureau of the Census, wherein Director Stamey stated the Town of Estes Park remains concerned regarding the 1990 census results for Estes Park, in that they are totally inaccurate and unacceptable. Director Stamey will follow up on this matter. REPORTS. Staff displayed a publication from the Colorado Office of Business Development, noting the magazine's interest with respect to community living and business and its relation to the natural environment. A Conference Center ad prepared under the direction of Advertising Manager Marsh was submitted to the Committee. A local Holiday Inn brochure was also presented for the Committee's information. Town Administrator Klaphake noted that, as a result of the dollar amount adopted by the Town for 1991 occupation license fees, a cutback of the advertising program is anticipated. Staff will prepare an advertising history and projections for the Committee's review. Lauren Dannels/Board of Realtors informed the Committee the Larimer County Housing Advisory Board met in Fort Collins to review and discuss short-term/long-term goals. None of the new CHA's received BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Community Development Committee - February 14, 1991 - Page 2 certificates; however, plans are to reapply. The Board of Realtors will request a study session with the Community Development Department, to discuss a possible follow up to the Forward Estes Park Foundation's housing study and, future goals for affordable housing in Estes Park. Trustee Garrett reported on the activities of the Children's Center Committee which will meet on February 18, 1991 to review possible sites for the Center, as well as financing alternatives. The Cultural Arts Council has reorganized its Board to include additional members of the Arts community. Lynda Vogel has been hired by the Board as a part-time, contract employee. Trustee Garrett, the Board's liaison, stated one of the Council's projects is the Town's 75th anniversary celebration. There being no further business. Trustee Garrett adjourned the meeting at 2:45 P.M. Donna Heifner, Deputy Town Clerk t? A pn-r;i H i j • fI 4I iL FEB 2 6 1991 TC'Viil Of EJThS PAiiK CDARD Of TRUSTEES