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Community Development Committee
October 14, 1993
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Dekker, Trustees Doylen and Hix
All
Town Administrator Klaphake, Community
Development Director Stamey, Advertising
Manager Marsh, Conference Services Coordinator
Thomas, Sales and Marketing Director
Pickering, Acting Museum Director Kilsdonk,
Deputy Clerk Kuehl
None
Chairman Dekker called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
ADVERTISING - REPORT
Director Stamey reported a 5.6% decrease in packet requests and a
4.1% decrease in 800# requests over the same period last year.
The Committee discussed reasons for these decreases. Town
Administrator Klaphake reported that tourism is flat and per capita
spending is down. Sales tax would also be flat without the current
home building in the area.
Conversion Study survey returns as of October 11, totaled 836 or a
20% return from the 4,258 mailed. Another 1,200 will be mailed in
November. Current advertising program projects include the
Surprise Sale and October Gold promotions, Christmas parade and
holiday shopping insert, and development of the 1994 magazine ads
and "Open All Year" rotating newspaper ads.
CONFERENCE CENTER UPDATE
Sales and Marketing Director Pickering reported that the Snow and
Ice Conference generated 1,200 attendees, the largest group hosted
in the Conference Center history. Conference Services Coordinator
Thomas was commended for his organization of this conference. The
only major problem was traffic congestion on the first day. Both
the Public Works Department and the Police Department acted quickly
to alleviate the situation. A future solution could involve better
signage, coordination with outlying lots, and manpower to direct
traffic.
The economic impact from this conference is estimated at \ million
dollars. Estes Park is being considered as the permanent home for
the Snow and Ice Conference because of the desirable location and
the convenient community services.
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY GROUP - RECOMMENDATIONS
Director Stamey reported that the primary purpose ^ of the
Transporation Advisory Group was to evaluate the acquisition of
buses in conjunction with the Town of Avon. The group expanded
their discussions and following are their recommendations:
• Discontinue negotiations with the Town of Avon to acquire
two buses, because of budget constraints, operating
costs, and community suitability.
• Examine purchase options of a phased-out school bus for
employee transportation,
• Survey the business/employer community to determine
employee transportation schedules/rates.
• Continue the trolley system.
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• Study variations in ridership pass options.
• Continue private participation in the trolley through the
purchase of passes.
Chair Dekker commended the members of the Group for their time and
concern. All recommendations will continue to be considered.
Corrinne Mutchler and Helen Wood, representatives from the business
community, are to be included in the preparation of the business/
employer survey.
MUSEUM - REPORT
Museum personnel changes effective September 30:
Betty Kilsdonk, Acting Museum Director
Lynda Vogel, part time Temporary Exhibits Technician
Melissa Roberts, Work Study Student
Acting Museum Director Kilsdonk reported a 47.6% increase over 1992
of visitors to the Museum. Future exhibits and the 1994 program
series were reviewed. As part of a long-range conservation plan,
a grant in the amount of $20,000 will be submitted to the Institute
of Museum Services to pay for cabinets and supplies to rehouse the
textiles collection.
There being no further business. Chairman Dekker adjourned the
meeting at 10:32 a.m.
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Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk
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