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y Community Development Committee
September 2, 1993
Committee;
Attending:
Also Attending:
Chairman Dekker, Trustees Hix and Doylen
Chairman Dekker, Trustee Doylen
Absent:
Ass't. Administrator Widmer, Community
Development Director Stamey, Advertising
Manager Marsh, Conference Services
Coordinator Thomas, Museum Director
Swain, Clerk O'Connor
Trustee Hix
Chairman Dekker called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M.
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY SUB-COMMITTEE - REPORT.
Chairman Dekker reported on a recent meeting of the Transportation
Advisory Sub-Committee:
• The mode of transportation used for visitors should be in
character with the community.
• The 1993 Park and Ride modified schedule did not meet
employees' needs as anticipated.
• The Avon bus offer will be explored to include costs of
maintenance, etc.
• Possibility of creating a transportation system dedicated
for employees; appearance of these unit(s) would not
necessarily be that required for the visitor
transportation system.
• The possibility exists for a public/private partnership
should an employee system be created.
Additional discussion included "overload" periods where the
schedule could be improved to manage large groups, particularly at
the YMCA; effort be given to determine the correct number of
transportation units to suit the Town's needs; and a request that
consideration be given for permanent signage for visiting buses.
The next Sub-Committee meeting is scheduled September 15.
1993 ADVERTISING REPORT.
The Department responded to the recent rock slide on Highway 34 by
providing information that the canyon would be open for the Folks
Festival and that an alternate route via Highway 36 was available.
The advertising campaign "open all year" has been introduced to the
front-range resident. This campaign will be an on-going, off
season advertising effort utilizing 4-6 different ads promoting
various aspects of the recreational and non-recreational activities
in and around the Estes Valley. The two ads were displayed. The
Denver Post Weekend Magazine contained a cover photo and article on
the Folks Festival, plus a one-page listing of events.
CONFERENCE CENTER UPDATE.
Coordinator Thomas advised that he has implemented the "Estes Park
Meetings Express" Program which is intended to assist meeting
planners in coming to Estes Park. Following leads that come to
Conference Services, immediate contact is made with a meeting
planner. Information about the meeting is faxed/called to area
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accommodations. Accommodations contact the client ASAP with rates
and availability. Conference Services then follows-up with the
meeting planner and provides further assistance if necessary. This
program, which has already resulted in improving Estes Park's
reputation as an exceptional destination, generally works with
corporate meeting groups containing 80± people. Thus far, 20
accommodations establishments have joined this program—staff
welcomed others to join. To date, 44 leads have been received and
of those, 80% have been booked. Due to the Town's diversity of
accommodations and on-going renovation/upgrading, most groups have
been served. Coordinator Thomas confirmed that this program also
assists in negating the stigma that the conference center is taking
business away from the private sector. The Committee commended
Coordinator Thomas for the implementation of this progr2im.
MUSEUM REPORT.
Director Swain presented copies of the Architectural Assessment
Report prepared by Long Hoeft Architects. The report recommended
a study be prepared for micro-analysis of the structures, detailed
historic analysis, and research as to what furniture is
appropriate; funding for this study has been included in the 1994
Budget.
The Committee reviewed monthly statistics for July. As reported in
August, Director Swain has resigned, and Betty Kilsdonk, Curator
will serve as Interim Director until such time as a Director has
been named. Due to the workload, Lynda Vogel has been hired on a
short-term contract, working as a temporary exhibits technician.
Director Swain reviewed the IMS (Institute of Museum Services)
Federal Grant Application which was submitted in January. The
Museum did not receive a funding award for 1993 and detailed review
comments were presented. Funding is awarded on excellence and the
Museum's score was competitive. Application results/comments will
assist staff in submitting a grant application in 1994.
A special reception for Longs Peak Reunion participants drew 135
people on Saturday, August 28. This exhibit has received
tremendous support.
1994 Exhibit Plans include renovation of the permanent exhibits
which will incorporate some of the research and materials from
recent temporary exhibits. A women's clothing exhibit will open
Memorial Day and continue throughout the summer. The holiday
season will focus on model trains. As directed by the Advisory
Board, staff will pursue an exhibition of Charlie Eagle Plume's
collection relating to his contributions to the appreciation of
Native American Arts.
An update on the Reichardt family wigwam tea house and cabin
located at Lily Lake was unavailable at this time.
MISCELLANEOUS.
David Czapp, News Director with KRKI, announced that approximately
20-45 minutes is available Monday through Friday beginning at 11:00
A.M. for community events, and he invited Town participation.
There being no further business. Chairman Dekker adjourned the
meeting at 11:01 A.M.
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