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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Family Advisory Board 2018-05-24RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, May 24, 2018 Minutes of a special meeting of the Family Advisory Board of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in Room 203 of the Estes Park Town Hall on the 24th day of May, 2018. Present: Laurie Dale Marshall Rachel Balduzzi Karen Randinitis Courtney Hill Nancy Almond Tyler Schmitt Jodi Roman Also Ron Norris, Town Board Liaison Present: Travis Machalek, Assistant Town Administrator Suzanna Simpson, Administration Executive Assistant Carlie Bangs, Town Board Trustee Charley Dickey, Estes Park EDC Childcare Services Committee Absent: John Bryant Sue Strom Chair Randinitis called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Charley Dickey gave a presentation on the objective of the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation's Childcare Services Committee (CSC). The presentation covered the goals of the committee, actions taken to date, and challenges faced. A proposition for a 501(c)(3) — Estes Valley Early Childhood Education, Inc., as well as the creation of a 501(c)(6) for the CSC were presented. The call to action from the CSC is for the Family Advisory Board to recommend that the Town Board do the following: • Advocate for the passage of legislation enabling the creation of a special district for childcare; • Contribute to a childcare "Enterprise Fund"; • Advocate that other employers contribute to the "Enterprise Fund"; • Ensure that four acres are set aside for a childcare facility during the Stanley Park Master Plan process; and • Explore options for guest -based funding for childcare versus property tax. Dickey encouraged the group to make sure childcare is in the forefront of the Town Board's strategic planning process. The retreat is scheduled for June 8. Trustee Norris encouraged advocacy of all groups at the state level during the later part of the year in advance of the next legislative session. Member Balduzzi inquired as to the direction of a memo recommending that staff and the Town Board consider code changes regarding the Special Reviews set forth for childcare facilities. The board agreed to review this memo at a future board meeting. Chair Randinitis asked if another group should be formed to work on a recommendation letter to the Town Board based on the CSC's call to action. Vice Chair Marshall, and member Hill agreed to work on that with help from Dickey. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Family Advisory Board — May 3, 2018 — Page 2 It was moved and seconded (Hill/Balduzzi) to prepare a memo to the Town Board advising them that recommendations will be forthcoming for childcare in the 2019 strategic plan, based on Dickey's presentation and the vote passed unanimously. Executive Assistant Simpson will do a poll to see what works for the board in scheduling a June meeting, both the regular meeting a potential special meeting if needed. Introduction of new member Tyler Schmitt. Seeing no further business, Chair Randinitis adjourned the meeting at 5:14 p.m. Next Meeting The next meeting of the Family Advisory Board will take place Thursday, June 7, at 3:30 p.m. in Room 203 at Town Hall.