HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Community Development Committee 2003-10-02RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, October 2, 2003
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 2nd day of October 2003.
Committee:
Attending:
Absent:
Also Attending:
Chairman Doylen, Trustees Barker and Habecker
All
None
Assistant Town Administrator Repola, Directors Joseph and
Kilsdonk, Sr. Center Mgr. Thompson, and Deputy Clerk van
Deutekom
Chairman Doylen called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
MUSEUM/SR. CENTER DEPARTMENTS.
Event Critique.
♦ July 4th Coolest Car Show. The estimated attendance for this 1-day event was
2,500 (5th year) and the net income for the Museum was $8,445.02.
Discussion followed on the growth potential, event location, and
vehicle/pedestrian traffic improvements.
Museum Bi-Monthiv Report. Director Kilsdonk reported on the following:
♦ The design/build contract for the Museum expansion has been executed.
Director Kilsdonk will arrange a brief “ground breaking” ceremony immediately
following the November meeting. th
♦ The Friends of the Museum hosted a book signing on September 13 for their
new publication In the Vale of Elkhanah.
♦ Quilts: Pieces of History, featuring quilts from the Museum’s collection, opened
with a Friends-sponsored reception on September 15th.
♦ Programs and events.
♦ Attendance statistics for August.
Senior Center Bi-MonthIv Report. Mgr. Thompson reviewed the following:
♦ Mgr. Thompson announced her resignation as Sr. Center Director effective
November 7th.
♦ Board of Directors. The Center received an additional $44,000 from the
Durrett Trust in September 2003. An endowment fund, totaling $244,000, has
been established to accommodate the funds.
♦ Food Service Operations. The privatization of the food service operation has
been a success. Catering for All Occasions continues to provide high quality
meals and service.
♦ United Way Funding. The Center received a grant to help subsidize the meals
oroqram. A breakdown of the disbursement is as follows: $10,000 in 2003-
2004; $12,500 in 2004-2005; and $15,000 in 2005-2006. Written status and
outcome measurement reports are required every 6 months.
♦ Office on Aging (OOA) - The Center will no longer receive funding from the
OOA due to the privatization of the meal program.
♦ Meals on Wheels. The Town implemented a sliding scale for those unable to
pay the full price for the meals. Meal charges are no longer considered a
“donation."
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♦ Programs and Activities. Educational, social, nutritional, and cultural needs of
the senior population are the focus of the programs and activities.
♦ Facility. The facility is in excellent condition. The Town has committed to
keeping all equipment, furnishings, and fixtures in top condition. Senior
Center, Inc. has kept its pledge and raised funds to install handicap doors,
acoustical tile, and landscaping.
♦ Budget. The Center is operating at a fiscally sound level.
The Committee expressed their appreciation to Mgr. Thompson for her efforts and
dedication to the Center and wished her success in her future endeavors.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
REPORTS.
Building Permit Summary. Director Joseph presented a monthly Building Permit
Summary from 1999-2003. Permit totals year-to-date are up 3/o from the
previous year.
npvpinnmont Aoplication Fee Schedule - Policy Revision - D'scu^^-
Joseph reported that the Town’s development application fee is substantially
inadequate to recover public costs associated with deveiopment^ ji-eview.
Generally the Town’s application fees are $50.00 and applicants are billed
publication costs and Town Attorney review fees. Therefore, the General Fund i
subsidizing the review process.
Director Joseoh presented an Application Fee Comparison Table outlining
proposed increases to the following categories: 1d®v®lop|m®"*PS0SJ)X ’^nor
and PUD rezoning preliminary subdivision piat, final subdivis p ■
on a coyst recovery of 50% of the actual cost of development review.
Discussion was held regarding the County pr®“^71;1?tem^ "he
fpp reductions/waivers. Consensus was reached to refer ims
October 30th Budget Study Session for further discussion.
miscellaneous.
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Strom, and Fl?nl5 <lpadwl®^„fnly P efa i^ans Week. Loral officials, nationwide, are
October 19-25, 2003 as Little Ms, Bg Plans ween. focused ^ ear|y care
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s!“n:,;schrr^^^^^options, networking, and limited availability of Town funding.
Concluding all discussion, de2oe^3CaSrku[(®eUK£dB/g Rans We'^^^ a
proclamation declaring October l 9-25 20 , t between $1,000-
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“Community Discussion” breakfast; and 3) raise awareness of the issue, but not
take a leadership role.
Chairman Doylen offered a $500 donation from the Economic Development Funds
(Account #101-5820-450>2708) to assist with the breakfast expenses. Any funds
disbursed from the Mayor’s Contingency Fund will be at the Mayor’s discretion. The
Committee referred Trustee Jeffrey-Clark and staff directly to the Mayor for any
additional funding support.
There being no further business, Chairman Doylen adjourned the meeting at 10:40 a.m.
Rebecca van Deutekom, CMC, Deputy Town Clerk
APPROVED
OCT 1 4 2003
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
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