HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board Study Session 2021-09-28RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado September 28,2021
Minutes of a Study Session meeting of the TOWN BOARD of the Town of
Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held at Town Hall in the
Board Room in said Town of Estes Park on the 28th day of September,
2021.
Board:Mayor Koenig,Mayor Pro Tern Martchink,Trustees Bangs,
Cenac,MacAlpine,Webermeier,and Younglund
Attending:Mayor Koenig,Mayor Pro Tern Martchink,Trustees Cenac,
MacAlpine,Wehermeier,and Younglund
Also Attending:Town Administrator Machalek,Assistant Town
Administrator Damweber,Town Attorney Kramer,Recording
Secretary Disney,Director Muhonen,and Engineer Waters
Absent:Trustee Bangs.
Mayor Koenig called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m.
THE FUTURE OF FIRE SAFETY IN THE ESTES VALLEY.
Chief Wolf presented the future of fire safety in the Estes Valley and highlighted the
history of the district,scope of service,fire issues in the Estes Valley,goals for future
fire safety,current projects,and anticipated needs of the district.The Board discussed
effect of a building’s height on the EVFPD,the number of volunteer firefighters,
volunteer training and response requirements,and the Wildiand Urban Interface Code.
POLICY 660 —FUND BALANCE PERIODIC REVIEW.
Director Hudson presented the periodic review of Policy 660 —Fund Balance and
highlighted the purpose of the policy,current reserves to the General Fund,and
recommended best practices accordiri to the Government Finance Officers
Association.The Board discussed effects of the reserve on the remainder of the yearly
budget,adjusting the reserve for specific projects,seasonality of sales tax revenue,
timing of operational costs,and the restricted use of fund balance reserves for one-time
expenditures.The Board determined to maintain the fund reserve at 25%.
TRUSTEE TALKS AND MAYOR’S CHAT MEETINGS.
Town Administrator Machalek presented the discussion on Trustee Talks and Mayor’s
Chat Meetings and the Board discussed staff workloads,public attendance,Board
availability,and Covid-19.The Board determined to revisit the discussion in Spring
2022.
TRUSTEE &ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS &QUESTIONS.
None.
FUTURE STUDY SESSION AGENDA ITEMS.
Trustee Younglund requested and it was determined to schedule a discussion on
sunsetting the Community and Family Advisory Board for October 12,2021.Trustee
Cenac requested a discussion on Arts in Public Places be scheduled.
There being no further business,Mayor KoeniQ adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
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