HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Community Development Committee 2005-09-01RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, September 1, 2005
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 1st day of
September, 2005.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Doylen, Trustees Levine and Pinkham
All
Town Administrator Repola, Directors Pickering, Kilsdonk
and Mitchell, Manager Hinze and Clerk Williamson
None
Chairman Doylen called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
COMMUNITY PRESENTATION / REQUEST FOR SUPPORT
Car-less Vacations. Dave and Phoebe Novic of the Warming Hut presented a new
concept in American vacationing known as long distance hiking or end-to-end hiking.
Hikers would start and end each day at a lodging facility, eliminating the need to carry a
heavy backpack. The 4-day hike encompasses 42 miles that skirts along the end of the
valley starting in Estes Park and ending in Allenspark. The trail gives the hiker a
glimpse of the valley and the park; therefore, encouraging them to return and explore
more of Estes Park. This concept also encourages the vacationer to spend their entire
vacation in Estes Park. In order to succeed, the concept requires partnership with the
Town and other entities within the community. This trail would place Estes Park at the
forefront of long distance hiking in the United States, bring attention to all that Estes
Park has to offer the outdoor enthusiast, such as our world class hiking, biking,
climbing, etc., and become a role model for other communities by showcasing how a
community can work together.
The Town could aid in providing safe parking within outlying areas, signage for the trail
within the downtown corridor, and advertising. The Novics suggested producing a video
to show case the hike to be broadcasted on local channels, travel channels and
streamed on the website.
Discussion concerning: the need for guides and if guides would be provided; hikers
walking past private property and historic sites; partnering with a local shuttle company
to get hiker to and from Estes Park; customizing the trip to accommodate different
family or group needs; the use of the word hiking versus walking and its appeal to a
greater demographic; Novics managing and producing a booklet out of their office at the
Warming Hut; parking needs and the potential of using the fairgrounds; marketing the
shoulder seasons to increase tourism on off-peak months.
The Committee agreed with the concept and directed staff to work with the Novics to
identify parking and the potential for providing advertising. Dir. Pickering suggested
coordinating with the Town’s communication department to investigate free press
options. Staff will report progress at the October 6th meeting.
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
Special Events
2005-2006 Rooftop Rodeo Committee Appointments. The Membership Roster is
proposing 31 members; Jeff Barker as President, Brian Kemper as Vice President,
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and Karen Steadman as Secretary.
2005-2006 Roster as presented.
The Committee recommends approval of the
Elk Fest - Street Closure Request. Mgr. Hinze presented a street closure request
from the Elk Fest Committee. The closure will be effective from October 1st through
the evening of October 2nd and include MacGregor Ave. between Elkhorn Ave. and
Park Lane. The Committee recommends approval of the street closure as
presented.
Sidewalk Sale Resolution. Mgr. Hinze requests approval of the resolution for the
“Surprise Sale Days” to be held on October 8 and 9 . It allows merchants to sell
items outside their stores. John Ericson, owner of Serendipity, stated compliance
should be maintain with regard to the 4’ clearance for pedestrian ways and
handicapped accessibility. Mgr. Hinze will clarify the need for safety and mobility in
the letters sent to the merchants. The Police Dept, will also be notified to check for
compliance during the event. The Committee recommends approval of the
Resolution.
Reports.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
• Communications
• Group Sales - No report
• Special Events
• Business Development
Administrator Repola praised a recent article about Estes Park in the Oklahoma
Magazine. He stated the Hunter Jumper show had a good turn out this year and
will likely continue to grow as the facilities at the Stanley Fairgrounds improve.
MUSEUM
Senior Center Meai Contract. The one-year Food Contract with Catering for All
Occasions (CAO) expires 12/31/05. Under the new one-year contract, the Town would
continue paying a $2/meal subsidy to CAO not to exceed $25,000 and there would be
no change in the level of Town support for each Meals on Wheels client. Dir. Mitchell
advised a meals satisfaction surveys was conducted and the meals received a 99%
satisfaction rating. The Committee recommends approval of the Food Contract as
presented. A sub-committee from Senior Center Inc. will be formed to assess the
current program and services and report back to the Committee this Winter/Spring.
Reports.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
• Museum Bi-Monthly
• Senior Center Bi-Monthly
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
Reports.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
• Dept. Revenues and Expenditures.
MISCELLANEOUS
Dir. Pickering stated this weekend. Sept. 2nd - 5tn, is the Thunder in the Rockies event.th
Estes Park is one of the scheduled motorcycle rides,
participating in a regional event with the Ranch.
This is the CVB’s first attempt at
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Administrator Repola advised the Visitor Center paving will be delayed until spring to
allow a one time mobilization of the paving equipment and to allow for the relocation of
the park shop prior to paving. The parking lot will be graded and road base in place by
February. The building is on schedule to be completed in January 2006.
There being no further business, Chairman Doylen adjourned the meeting at 9:27 a.m.
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Jackia Williamson, Town Clerk
approved
SEP I 3 2005
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRD.STFFS