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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Community Development Committee 1996-10-03BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS '^Community Development Committee October 3, 1996 Committee: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chairman Doylen, Trustees Barker and Marshall All Administrator Klaphake, Director Stamey, Advertising Manager Marsh, Conference Center Director Pickering, Museum Curator Lacome, and Deputy Clerk Kuehl Directors Hinze and Kilsdonk Chairman Doylen called the meeting to order at 8:02 a.m. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Stanley Hall Proposal. EPURA Executive Director Anderson reported that, because of his involvement with the Stanley Historic District, he will represent the Town in their proposal to renovate Stanley Hall. The Stanley Hotel Master Plan included development of Stanley Hall for a town cultural arts center. Grand Heritage, current owners of the Hotel, have agreed to grant a 50-year lease to the Town for $1.00 per year for public purposes, under the direct control of the Town. Upon investigation of the facility, it was determined that approximately $350,000± will be needed for electrical and structural renovation. Phase 1 of the project will include interior work to allow use by the Winter of 1997-99. Phase 2 will include the exterior with completion expected in 1998. A multi-year grant application will be submitted to the Colorado Historical Society by November 15, with notice of awards in February 1997. A meeting was held with the Executive Director of the Historical Society to acquaint him with the project. Grand Heritage has agreed in the lease to pay $50,000 and the Town will provide $90,000, both over a three-year pericpd, as a match to the grant. Letters of support for the project will be solicited from the arts community. The Committee agreed that this proposal is a 50-year investment in the cultural arts of the community and recommends Staff pursue the grant proposal for funding of this proj ect. Advertising Report. Advertising Manager Marsh reported that information requests are down 7% for the year, but the th^r^ quarter is slightly ahead of the same period in 1995. Maph noted that magazine advertising dollars were transferred from the Spring to Fall campaign. It was reported that the Saturday Today Show made reference to Estes Park. Regional tourism patterns show a decrease for the year as reported by The Denver Post. The last quarter projects for the Advertising Department include the Christmas Parade inserts, the 1997 program, and closure for te 1996 program. Marsh requested that Mark Brown be appointed to fill a vacancy on the Advertising Policy Committee. The_ Committee recommends Mark Brown be appointed to the Advertising Policy Committee. Conference Center Report: Conference Center Director Pickering reviewed the 1997 Conference Center bookings. In answer to Trustee Barker's inquiry, Pickering explained that the reason no conferences are scheduled the last week of August is because of the school schedule and the Labor Day holiday, but a developed to offer reduced rates to attract conferences at that time. Director Pickering belongs to a group of convention directors who meet to discuss trends and strategies. The statistics presented at the last meeting confirmed that business in most areas in the state are down, except Vail and Aspen, where high-dollar advertising is supported. The Holiday Inn will include roof lines to match the Conference Center. Director Pickering commended the Conference Center and Iiollday Inn °r their continued excellent services to the conference attendees. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Community Development Committee, October 3, 1996 - Page 2 MUSEUM Chairman Doylen introduced Mike Lacome. Curator Lacome reported the Museum was awarded $25,273 from the Institute of Museum Services for general operating support for the next two years. A total of 953 museums applied for the grant, and 192 were funded. The Museum assessment for this grant resulted in high scores in all areas. A reception was held for Ruth Smith who funded the Museum exhibit renovation, scheduled for opening in May 1997. Museum volunteers attended a workshop on making mannequins, and these mannequins will be used in the upcoming exhibit. The Museum will sponsor a lighting workshop at the Preventive Conservation Workshop to be held at MacGregor Ranch, October 28-November 1. Eagle Rock School donated two days' maintenance assistance to the Museum. The Advisory Board and Friends Board members met to prioritize the following list of projects using the Quality Improvement Technique: photography exhibits, childrens programs, a Cheley Camp exhibit, video broadcasts of exhibits, and a Spring reception for Estes Park seasonal employees and Chamber ambassadors. "Women Homesteaders" is the current exhibit at the Museum. The Museum Strategic Plan was presented. Museum attendance through August was 9,209, compared to 7,210 for all of 1995. SPECIAL EVENTS 1996/97 Rooftop Rodeo Committee Members: The Committee approved the Rooftop Rodeo membership as presented. Surprise Sale: Chairman Doylen presented the resolution for the Surprise Sale, October 12-13. The Committee recommends approval of the Surprise Sale resolution as presented. Director Stamey presented the Comprehensive Plan schedule. There being no further business. Chairman Doylen adjourned the meeting at 9:13 a.m. Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk ...iPPROVEOj I OCT 8 1996 I I Km Of kies em i> bdahd or isysvio ■'