HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Transportation Advisory Board 2022-3-16 TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD
Ep REGULAR MEETING
<R March 16, 2022
12:00 p.m.
Town Hall, Room 202
AGENDA
In-Person Meeting I Board, Staff and Public
12:00 pm Public Comment
12:05 pm Trustee Liaison Update Trustee Bangs
12:10 pm Approval of Minutes dated February 16, 2022
(packet)
12:15 pm Downtown Business Owners on Parking Downtown: Presenters lgel& Palmesano
Mark !gel (Taffy Shop) and Jamie Palmesano
(Brownfield's)
1 :00 pm Parking & Transit Updates Manager Solesbee
1 :20 pm Engineering & Administration Updates Manager Hook
1 :45 pm Discussion: 2023 TAB Interests & Planning Chair Morris
1 :55 pm Other Business
Adjourn
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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, February 16, 2022
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY
BOARD of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held
Virtually in said Town of Estes Park on the 16th day of February, 2022.
Board: Chair Morris; Vice-Chair Ekeren; Members Bernal, Finley,
Gamble, Hanick, Moulton, Slack, and Street
Attending: Chair Morris; Vice-Chair Ekeren; Members Finley, Gamble,
Hanick, Moulton, Slack, and Street; Director Muhonen;
Managers Hook and Solesbee; John Hannon, RMNP; Matt
Eisenberg, The Car Park; and Recording Secretary McDonald
Absent: Member Bernal, Trustee Bangs
Chair Morris called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Peter Gibbs (Town citizen) stated the benefits of encouraging the use of ebikes on Town
bike and pedestrian trails; suggested that Town signage reflect the distinction between
acceptable ebikes and prohibited "motorized vehicles" like motorcycles; and inquired
whether ebike charging stations could be provided. It was agreed that speed limit
language on signage be avoided because it would require official enforcement. Further
discussion included the current ebike policy in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP)
and communities similar to Estes Park.
TRUSTEE LIAISON UPDATE
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED DECEMBER 15, 2021
It was moved and seconded (Slack/Ekeren)to approve the January 19, 2022, meeting
minutes with amendments, and the motion passed unanimously.
PARKING & TRANSIT UPDATES
Manager Solesbee invited Matt Eisenberg (The Car Park) to present draft versions of the
2022 Town parking instructional signs. Discussion points focused on defining and
clarifying language on signs that mention 30 minutes of free parking, particularly near the
Post Office; general clarification about where and on what days paid parking applies; and
the impact of color and font size on sign legibility. Presenter Eisenberg encouraged the
use of brief, clear language on all signage. The sign draft files would be added to the final
packet for this meeting.
Manager Solesbee advised on continued efforts by the Downtown Parking Task Force to
address concerns about paid parking that were submitted in 2021. The TAB's March
meeting would feature downtown business owners to share perspectives on the current
paid parking program and recommendations for future phases. The Town and RMNP
would partner on extra staff support for summer 2022 transit. The Town Board Study
Session on March 8 would focus on extending transit service beyond Town limits, starting
with the YMCA.
ENGINEERING UPDATES
Manager Hook reported on the Downtown Wayfinding design status and February 17
kick-off meeting. The review of Graves Avenue plans would be completed soon, with
bidding to begin in the next few months. Fall River Trail Extension plans would be
reviewed and presented at the March meeting. The Trails Master Plan Addendum 1 would
be presented for Town Board adoption on February 22. Pedestrian bridge inspections
and West Elkhorn Avenue improvements continue.
PROJECT/ADMINISTRATION UPDATES
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Transportation Advisory Board — February 16, 2022 — Page 2
Director Muhonen discussed preparation for the March 3 Upper Front Range
Transportation meeting. The City of Wellington funds would be redirected to the Town for
the Community Roundabout project. A Multimodal Transportation and Mitigation Options
Fund (MMOF) grant would be pursued in March; the TAB would provide letters of support.
A new monthly planning meeting would bring together various development agencies in
Larimer County. CDOT produced meeting slides regarding conceptual designs for bike
and pedestrian needs. With the cessation of the mask mandate, the TAB should discuss
whether to meet live or virtually in March.
2023 TAB INTERESTS & PLANNING
Chair Morris presented the TAB Matrix Worksheet. Discussion points included status
details and comments regarding the 32 topics accomplished or carried over from 2021;
the 18 topics listed for 2022; and topics on the radar for 2023 and beyond. Given the
scope of the Matrix topics and potential demands on Public Works staff, it was agreed
that the TAB members would individually review the list and bring their 1-2 priority topic
preferences for discussion during the March meeting; Chair Morris would add further topic
notes to the Matrix worksheet to assist in this review process.
OTHER BUSINESS
It was agreed that the TAB would meet virtually for the March 17 meeting. Director
Muhonen clarified that advisory board terms are three-year appointments that end on
March 31 , but that officer elections or transitions are effective on the date of the annual
January election.
There being no further business, Chair Morris adjourned the meeting at 2:02pm.
Lani McDonald, Recording Secretary
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TAB PRESENTATION
Mark Igel - The Taffy Shop
Jamie Palmesano - Brownfield's
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I still have the rabbit hide I bought with my own money at the Fur Traders rIrPwillill
Rendezvous in Drake, in 1975 on a family trip. I remember the tall movie theater,
bow & arrows at Indian Village, and black and white floor of The Taffy Shop. In Air— '21 ""'--"P'
high school, I worked in a movie theater, and a taffy shop in Evergreen Co. Estes ji., :: ;-:°° �,.
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Park felt so far away, until I moved here in the late 80s while still in college. Since =' "-yrs - 1
then, I have planted roots- raised 7 children, operated 3 businesses, and put out `-
a few house fires.
Today, The Taffy Shop is my lifestyle, as a curator of history. Turning the open sign, lea ink
employees, welcoming customers, demanding quality and so importantly, preserving the 11iir-
experience of something which cannot be bought. The taffy is the best, no doubt. The
experience of revisiting a memory or experiencing what everyone is talking about makes it a
destination- that we will preserve.
The history of Estes Park has become a passion. Family stories which visitors share remind me of
what we have, and challenges me to protect what has taken a hundred years to develop despite
efforts to 'fix' things by people along the way. Set inspirational quotes aside about "getting stuck
in the past" or "Standing in the way of progress" and take a wider look at what has made this
community so special to you- and everyone else. It is our job to preserve that feeling, so
responsible growth and success may follow...
that is my personal challenge.
-Mark !gel
Unwrapping JEstesPark"My family is from Omaha, Nebraska. My grandfather spent a few
summers at Camp St. Malo when he was a teenager. My grandparents
later honeymooned in Estes Park. When I was nine years old, we
had a Palmesano family reunion at the YMCA of the Rockies. While
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cleaning out my room after moving away for college, I found my
journal from that third grade trip. Sitting on the rustic porch
of a cabin at the Y during our reunion, I wrote, "One day, I will
live here." I started working in Estes Park my sophomore year
of college and learned dreams do come true." - Jamie Palmesano
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Overall, Colorado accounts for 42.8% Top 10 states of
of visitors, followed by the Midwest
(22.8%), South (17.6%), other U.S. overnight visitors :
(12.4%), and international/US CO - 23 . 3% ,
territories (4.4%).
Overnight visitors staying in or within TX - 13 . 2%,
10 miles of EP: Visitors NE - 6 . 1 % ,
predominantly come from the MO - 4. 6% ,
Midwest (34.2%), the South (24. 1 %), MN - 4. 4% ,and Colorado (23.3/), with 12.5/
other US, and 5.8% international. CA - 4. 2%,
Day visitors to EP (day trip from IA - 3 . 8%, \ III"—
home or spending night elsewhere):Most day visitors are from CO OH - 3 . 5%,
(57. 1 %), with 14.0% from Midwest, KS - 3 . 5% ,
12.9% from South, 12. 5% other US, AR - 2 . 7%
and 3. 5% int' l/US territories.
Average Age and Annual Income
Excluding kids < 18 , The interpolated
the average age was median annual
49 . 7 (median 50) . household income
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between ages 25 - 34, visitors, with most
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Most respondents were
repeat visitors to Estes Park
( 68 % ) , including 90% of day
trippers from home , 66% of
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Feedback from the VEP Survey
Top negative experiences/suggestions for
improvement: More parking; less I
traffic/congestion/people; shopping a
restaurant issues (e. g. quality / variety / service
/ limited hours / cost); cost of lodging; more
events / entertainment / activities; more kids'
activities; more transit/shuttles. 1
A significant share of visitors cited no problems/
like it the way it is.
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Estes Park has captured the hearts of countless people for over a
century. The quaint charm, mountain magnificence, and pure magic
should always be protected. We should strive to keep it accessible
to all. No matter your age, ethnicity, income, or level of fitness, we
want Estes Park to be inclusive and accessible to all people.
The goal of the establishment of the National Park Service was for
the "benefit and enjoyment of ALL people. " Estes embraced that at
some point in its history and it sets us apart from many destinations.
The stunning surroundings have an uncanny way of beckoning people
back time and time again as do the friendly folks who inhabit this
place. The charm, tradition, and friendliness must not be
compromised in our global changing landscape. We can offer a
window of rest and rejuvenation in a complicated and chaotic world.
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What do we need to stay sweet?
Estes Park already has ' It' . Focus on making our
community a clean , friendly, comfortable affordable
destination as a long term investment in our residents and
visitors. Blend government into the background and
remove barriers between the trip and enjoying our small
town - versus creating barriers for those visitors.
Differentiate our community by keeping it familiar
Keep it nice. Annual cleaning. Business incentives.
Better to keep good customers than attract every
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April 12, 2022 // Town Board Study Session
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