HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Community Development Committee 2002-10-03RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
‘//Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, October 3, 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 3rd
day of October 2002.
Committee:
Attending:
Absent:
Also Attending:
Chairman Doylen, Trustees Barker and Habecker
All
None
Assistant Town Administrator Repola, Director Joseph, Sr.
Center Director Thompson, Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
Chairman Doylen called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
MUSEUM.
Assistant Administrator Repola reviewed the Bi-Monthly Report:
> Exhibits. “A Light-Hearted History of Tourism” runs through 11/17; The Birch
Cabin and Knoll-Wiliows Property” opened 9/23 with a reception sponsored
by Common Scents; ‘‘Mountain Air: Works from the Artist in Residence
Program at Rocky Mountain National Park” runs through 4/6 with a reception
sponsored by Estes Park Auto Mall on 12/13.
> Collections. A total of 747 of the 1200 early movie slides from the Jones
Collection have been catalogued.
> Historic Fall River Hydro Plant. Although the plant closed for the season on
Labor Day, staff continues to receive tour requests. A total of 4 tours have
been scheduled in September and October and a group of Front Range
museum professionals will meet at the plant in November.
> Upcoming Programs. The list of upcoming programs through December
was presented.
> Attendance Statistics. July and August statistics were reviewed.
SENIOR CENTER.
Sr. Center Director Thompson reviewed the Bi-Monthly Report:
> Irrigation/Landscape Project. Completion of Phases I and II is anticipated
in November. The Kinney Foundation provided a $10,000 gift to fund Phase
III (landscape and sod) scheduled for completion the spring of 2003.
> Meals on Wheels Drivers Honored. The Margaret Linegar Endowment
Fund was established to honor those who make significant contributions to
enhance the lives of seniors. On September 18th, the Linegar family honored
all Meals on Wheels drivers with more than 5 years service and awarded a
plaque listing the names of 53 drivers identified.
> Sr. Center Board Project for 2003. Modification of the existing entrance
doors was identified as the priority project for 2003. Automatic openers will
be installed.
> Visitors. Seniors from centers in Denver, Wheat Ridge, Wellington, and
Evans visited Estes Park in August and September.
> Outreach. Staff will partner with Dr. Irv Ringdahl/Salvation Army Board to
identify seniors in the community in need of financial assistance. Programs
will be held at Pine Knoll, Trail Ridge, and St. Vrain Apartments to heighten
awareness of the programs and services available at the Center and through
the Salvation Army.
> Web Site. The Senior Center page on the Town’s web site has been updated
and enhanced.
> Newsletter. Improvements to the newsletter were discussed.
y Fund Raising. Net proceeds from the June-September Seniors Breakfast
Buffets totaled $2,001 and parking proceeds from the Scottish-lrish Festival
totaled $496.
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> Upcoming Activities/Programs. The list of upcoming activities/programs
was presented.
> Congregate Meals. Meal totals were examined.
Additional items discussed include fund raising opportunities, the “No Call” list, food
service options, and meal costs and subsidy requirements.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
Rita Kurelja/Estes Park Housing Authority (EPHA) Program Director presented a waiver
request from the Public and Development Improvement Guarantees for the Vista Ridge
Town Home Project. In lieu of posting the $197,406 financial guarantee, the EPHA
requests a performance letter be filed with the Town whereby Estes Investors, LLC
(Developer) would agree to ensure the public and development improvements are
completed consistent with staff requirements. The EPHA believes the requirement to
post a “letter of credit” and/or performance bond in the amount of $197,406 (plus any
additional development improvements) would increase the financial burden concerning
the affordability of the homes.
Assistant Administrator Repola explained that the risk of waiving the improvement
guarantee is minimal. Should the EPHA fail to provide the required project
improvements, the budgeted funds for the EPHA from 2003/2004 could be redirected to
cover any improvement funding shortages. Concluding all discussion, the Committee
recommends approval of the waiver request.
There being no further business. Chairman Doylen adjourned the meeting at 8:53 a.m.
Rebecca van Deutekom, CMC, Deputy Town Clerk
APPROVED
OCT -S 200Z
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES