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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, August 27, 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
27th day of August, 2015.
Committee:
Absent:
Also Attending:
Chair Ericson, Trustees Holcomb and Phipps
Trustee Phipps
Town Administrator Lancaster, Directors Chilcott, Winslow
and Fortini, Manager Mitchell, Coordinators Jacobson and
Wells, and Recording Secretary Limmiatis
Trustee Ericson called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
None.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT-
REPORTS,
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
• Verbal Updates and Committee Questions - Director Chilcott updated the
Committee on the Downtown Plan consultant interview process, an upcoming public
meeting regarding vacation home regulations, the high volume of building
inspections being completed daily, staffing and the construction status of Falcon
Ridge. Chair Ericson requested staff provide an example of the insurance cost
increase that may be experienced by downtown businesses based on the new
floodplain information.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
SURPRISE SIDEWALK SALE RESOLUTION.
Director Winslow requested the approval of the bi-annual Surprise Sidewalk Sale to
take place on October 10 and 11,2015. The event allows downtown merchants to place
wares and signage on the sidewalk as long as a four foot clearance is maintained. Any
business not located within the downtown district may reserve a space in Bond Park to
participate in the event. The Committee recommended the approval of the Surprise
Sidewalk Sale Resolution to be included on the consent agenda at the September
8, 2015, Town Board meeting.
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
• Shuttle Report - Shuttle Coordinator Wells provided updated ridership counts for the
summer shuttle season and stated ridership should be equivalent to the 2014
season. The countdown to 500,000 passengers has begun with approximately 2,000
remaining. The Mayor is on call to present the rider with a gift bag containing several
prizes from the Town, Shuttle Committee and local merchants. On September 2,
2015 the Visitor Center would host an open house in celebration of the 10th Shuttle
Season as Ridership Appreciation Day. The Committee inquired about the potential
of year round shuttle operation. Coordinator Wells stated many grants are available
each year, but further research needs to be conducted to evaluate the community’s
needs.
• Event Report — Coordinator Jacobson described the successes seen by the Movie in
the Mountains series and the Estes Park Wine Festival. Administrator Lancaster
shared feedback regarding the Wine Festival’s inability for reentry and access to
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food vendors. Coordinator Jacobson would report the feedback to the promoter who
continues to work on improving the event for next year.
• Verbal Updates and Committee Questions - Director Fortini informed the Committee
of the progress of the Museum Master Plan. Manager Mitchell invited the Committee
and public to attend a Grand Friends Event at the Senior Center on August 29,
2015, stated the Senior Center had the highest attendance on record during June
and July, and provided an update on the progress of the Community Center. The
Committee thanked Director Winslow for his years of service with the Town and
wished him the best in his future endeavors.
There being no further business. Trustee Ericson adjourned the meeting at 9:27 a.m.
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Secretary
ciMUbUM ciujuumeu me meeiing ai
Barbara Jo Limmiatis, Recording Secre
APPROVED
SEP - 8 2015
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
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