HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Community Development & Community Services Committee 2015-07-23RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, July 23, 2015
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT /
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer
County, Colorado. Meeting held in Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the
23rdday of July, 2015.
Committee:
Absent:
Also Attending:
Chair Ericson, Trustees Holcomb and Phipps
Trustee Phipps
Town Administrator Lancaster, Directors Chilcott, Winslow
and Fortini, Manager Salerno, Coordinators Jacobson and
Wells, and Recording Secretary Limmiatis
Trustee Ericson called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
Bob Beers of the Model A Ford Club of Colorado informed the Committee the National
Convention of Model A Fords would be traveling through Estes Park on June 23, 2016.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
• Community Development Quarterly Report - Director Chilcott updated the
Committee on building activity, the progress on the adoption of the International
Building Codes, flood plain management, the Moraine Avenue bridge grant
application status, the Downtown Neighborhood Plan consultant selection process,
the sign code, fee schedules, and vacation rental activity.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
• Museum Quarterly Report - Director Fortini informed the Committee of the success
of the Pioneer of the Peaks program, the completion of the 2013 Flood oral history
collection and the status of the Museum Master Plan.
• Visitor Services Quarterly Report - Manager Salerno described the increases seen
in attendance through the second quarter, the need for more information about the
National Forests that surround Estes Park and the increase in ambassadors on staff
through the summer.
• Shuttle Update - Shuttle Coordinator Wells stated record ridership was achieved on
the Fourth of July holiday. Concerns have been received regarding the #10 stop of
the Brown route and would be monitored closely to determine if changes need to be
made. The trolleys have experienced major mechanical issues. Replacement buses
are running in their place until a solution can be identified.
• Event Report - Coordinator Jacobson informed the Committee of the sold out
performances at the Rooftop Rodeo, the upcoming Wine Festival and the increase in
participants at the Hunter Jumper Horse Shows.
• Verbal Updates and Committee Questions - Manager Lynch updated the Committee
on the Events Center bookings. Administrator Lancaster stated staff continues to
investigate solutions for the placement of multiple banners, examine the best
location for a second sign and the need for an electronic variable message sign.
There being no further business. Trustee Ericson adjourned the meeting at 9:55 a.m.
Jo Limmiatfe, Recording Secretary
APPROVED
AUG 1 1 2015
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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