HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board Study Session 2021-10-26RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado October 26,2021
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 26th day of October,2021.
Board:Mayor Koenig,Mayor Pro Tern Martchink,Trustees Bangs,
Cenac,MacAlpine,Webermeier,and Younglund
Attending:Mayor Koenig,Trustees Bangs,Cenac,MacAlpine,
Webermeier,and Younglund
Also Attending:Town Administrator Machalek,Assistant Town
Administrator Damweber,Town Attorney Kramer,Recording
Secretary Disney,Director Hudson,Director Muhonen,
Manager Solesbee,and Town Clerk Williamson
Absent:Mayor Pro Tern Martchink.
Mayor Koenig called the meeting to order at 4:20 p.m.
ESTES PARK GRAND PRIX.
RaceCO Owner Benes and RaceCO CEO Gardner presented the Estes Park Grand
Prix and highlighted the history of racing in Estes Park,economic impacts of the Grand
Prix,the course,cooperation with other entities and effects on traffic and wildlife.They
requested the Board commit to a three-year road closure permit and first right of refusal
for use of the Events Complex for three-years.
The Board discussed road closures,construction projects which maybe occurring during
the races,festival events,the scheduling of the event and adjustments to the schedule
in future years,accidents,financial costs and profits,alcohol consumption,length of a
three-year commitment,insurance coverages,Covid-19 mitigation efforts,expansion of
the tourist season,general public outreach,location of the course,and effects on
emergency response,wildlife,noise,and residents.The Board requested a formal
request be brought forward at a future Town Board meeting.
PROPOSED 2022 BALLOT QUESTIONS.
Town Clerk Williamson presented the proposed April 5,2022 Ballot Questions of
whether the Town should publish ordinances by title only and whether the Town should
not publish proceedings related to bills and statements concerning awarded and
rebated contracts.She highlighted the timeline for the election,other municipalities who
have changed their publishing requirements,increased transparency,decreased costs,
accessibility to Town information,and advantages of changing publishing requirements.
Director Hudson presented a proposed ballot question on whether the Town,without
increasing or imposing new taxes,could be authorized to collect,retain,spend or
reserve all revenues from all lawful sources and remove any limitations imposed by the
November 7,2000 Ballot Initiative Measure 2A.He provided background on the
Taxpayers Bill of Rights (TABOR)and de-Brucing,increased limitations on in-eligible
operations,impacted functions due to limitations,limits on property tax revenues,and
next steps.
The Board discussed the 2012 General Municipal Election results,education of the
public on proposed ballot questions,and the records portal.Staff would provide an
additional presentation on TABOR and de-Brucing at the Study Session on November
9,2021.
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PAID PARKING PROGRAM RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2022.
Director Muhonen provided background on the Downtown Parking Management Plan.
The CarPark CEO Wolf spoke regarding effects of Covid-19 on parking in general as
opposed to in resort communities.Estes Chamber of Commerce Director Carlson
provided Chamber members’input regarding paid parking and recommendations.
Transportation Advisory Board (TAB)Chair Morris spoke regarding results of the
inaugural year of paid parking and TAB’s support of the 2022 Paid Parking
recommendations.
Manager Solesbee and The CarPark Manager Eisenberg presented results on the Paid
Parking Program and provided recommendations for 2022.They reviewed 2021
program highlights and goals,parking occupancy,financial impacts,violations,traffic
counts,and outreach and input.The 2022 program recommendations were to continue
the Downtown Parking Management Plan Phase II from May 27,2022 through October
16,2022 without any program expansions and to continue focus on improvements on
signage,infrastructure,permits,staffing,communications,and partnerships.
The Board discussed data collection and consistency,use of temporary gravel lots
downtown,downtown employee and volunteer parking,and post office parking.
TRUSTEE &ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS &QUESTIONS.
To ensure efficient Board meeting process,Town Administrator Machalek reinforced the
use of the board room microphone queuing system.
FUTURE STUDY SESSION AGENDA ITEMS.
Town Administrator Machalek requested and it was determined to schedule a Parks
Master Plan discussion,to include pocket parks and park planning,for January 25,
2022.
There being no further business,Mayor Koe ig adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m.
Kimberly Disney,Recording Secretary