HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Community Development Committee 2002-09-05RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
/Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, September 5, 2002
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado.
Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 5th
day of September 2002.
Committee:
Attending:
Absent:
Also Attending:
Chairman Doylen, Trustees Barker and Habecker
Trustees Barker and Habecker
Chairman Doylen
Assistant Town Administrator Repola, Directors Hinze,
Pickering, Manager Marsh, Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
Trustee Barker called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
ADVERTISING.
Manager Marsh reported that total requests for information are up 17.73%, e-mailed
requests are up 12.68%, 800 calls are down 12%, and advertising responses are up
20.56%. Other areas discussed include regional television ads, insert distribution, and
regional metropolitan newspaper and direct mail tests.
CONFERENCE CENTER.
Director Pickering presented the August-October Conference Center bookings and
briefed the Committee on current marketing strategies. Other areas discussed include
the occupancy report. Film Commission, economy, and new phone laws.
SPECIAL EVENTS.
A- Estes Cycling Challenge. Todd Plummer/Estes Cycling Challenge briefed the
Committee on this event, noting that the 2002 Challenge was very successful and
received significant national coverage. Areas discussed include financial support,
course routes, proposed improvements. Town funding, problems experienced in
2002, and coordination challenges in 2003. Mr. Plummer requested moving the
event from June to August in 2003, explaining that August 20-24 does not present
a conflict on the national racing calendar and should allow a greater number of
national teams to participate. Mr. Plummer also expressed his appreciation to the
Town for its financial support and the Special Events and Police staff that provide
critical event assistance.
Public comments were heard from Wally Burke/Best Western Silver Saddle.
Items discussed include parking, safety concerns, and race routes.
Concluding all discussion, the Committee requested that Mr. Plummer present
a written funding request to Director Hinze for consideration during the
upcoming budget process.
B. Estes Park Therapeutic Riding Club - Presentation. Kay Rosenthal/Estes Park
Therapeutic Riding Club briefed the Committee on the formation and objectives of
this horseback riding group. The Club is affiliated with the National Association of
American Handicapped Riders and is currently providing lessons to four riders
with physical, mental, and/or learning disabilities. On behalf of the Club, Ms.
Rosenthal expressed appreciation for the Club’s access and use of the
Fairgrounds for this program.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Community Development Committee - September 5, 2002 - Page 2
C. Director Hinze presented the following and requested they be favorably
recommended for approval:
> Letter of Understanding - 2002 Christmas Parade Coordinator Leslie Williams
> October 12-13 Surprise Sale Days - Resolution
> Homecoming Parade, September 20th - Police escort only
> 2002-2003 Rooftop Rodeo Committee/Officer Appointments.
Cindy Brandjord
Jacquie Buckert
Trudy Carra de Salero
Gary Cleveland, Vice-President
Don Cunningham
Shaleen Duell
Delbert Hillman
Debbie Holgorsen, Secretary
Chief Jenista
Brian Kemper
Joyce Kitchen, President
Wyatt Kitchen
Ed Lewis
Marianna Lewis
Dave McPhee
Judy McPhee
Don Moor
Sean Murray
Art Mutschler
Ruth Mutschler
Pete Peters
Tanya Peters
Kenna Pittman
Bob Seifert
Mary Jo Seifert
Karen Steadman
Donell Thompson
Amy Davies-Vigil
Ben Vigil
Ralph Walls
Steve Wilson
Jo Adams, Honorary
Rick Dill, Honorary
Ken Hobert, Honorary
Chuck Thomas, Honorary
Joan Van Horn, Honorary
The Committee recommends approval of the above as presented.
D. Event Critique.
> Wool Market. This 12th year event is one of the top 3 fiber festivals in the
United States; weather was most favorable; numbers in all animal groups
increased; very successful event.
> Miniature Horse Show. Revenues for this 18th year event nearly doubled
($5,938 in 2001 to $12,966 in 2002); advertising efforts were increased.
> Arabian Horse Show. Numbers were down for both the Cutting and
Arabian Horse Shows; the Arabian Association and Club schedule
numerous regional shows within a short period of time; the Cutters will
not grow unless they combine with another breed; staff will not renew the
Cutting Show unless they can attract a larger number of horses.
> June Rodeo Series. Attendance was fair; good growth potential.
> Rooftop Rodeo. Attendance down from 2001; excellent event; arena
included new chutes, pens, chairs, and announcers stand.
> Hunter-Jumper Horse Show. Overall participation was up; event
organizers requested a 5-year contract, however, a 2-year contract was
issued.
There being no further business. Trustee Barker adjourned the meeting at 9:33 a.m.
APPROVED
SEP 1 0 2002
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Rebecca van Deutekom, CMC, Deputy Town Clerk