HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Administrative Committee 1994-11-03RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
,‘Administrative Committee
November 3,1994
Committee of the Whole:Mayor H.B.Dannels,Chairman
Board of Trustees
Attending:Mayor Dannels,Trustees Dekker,
Doylen,Gillette,Marshall,Miller
and Pauley
Also Attending:Town Administrator Klaphake,Ass’t.
Administrator Widmer,Finance
Officer Vavra,Department Heads
Hinze,Kilsdonk,Linnane,Matzke,
O’Connor and Stamey
Absent:None
Chairman Dannels called the meeting to order at 9:05 A.M.
1995 BUDGET UPDATE -REVIEW
Administrator Klaphake noted that copies of the Proposed 1995
Budget Executive Summary were available for the audience,and that
in this meeting all funds except Light &Power and Water
(Enterprise Funds)would be reviewed.The Administrative Committee
scheduled November 17 will review the Enterprise Funds and TABOR
compliance.
Public comment will be accepted at both meetings.
The 1995 Budget includes the growth allowed under TABOR (assumption
calculated at 4½%);it does not include revenue increases such as
new taxes or fees.Staff has withdrawn their request for one
additional Parks employee,and will attempt to privatize a portion
(peak loading).If this solution proves unsuccessful,this will
warrant an adjustment to the seasonal hourly rates.Due to the
workload,funding for an additional full-time Police Dispatch
position is being included.The proposed budget earlier contained
a 4.5%increase for insurance,salaries,etc.—this figure has now
been decreased to 3.5%which equates to a $37,000 reduction in the
budget.
1994 BUDGET -REVIEW FUNDS.
Ass’t.Administrator Widmer and Finance Officer Vavra presented and
reviewed the Executive Summary for the 1995 Budget as follows:
General Fund
Special Revenue Funds (Museum,Conference Center,Conservation
Trust and Special Events).
Internal Service Funds (Catastrophic Loss,Self-Funding
Medical Insurance,and Fleet Maintenance).
Trust Funds (Fire and Police Pension Funds).
PUBLIC COMMENT.
Sally Anderson/Vice President of CACEP.The $17,000 funding
request will be expended as follows:$13,000 for general operating
support (4%increase)and $4,000 for “re—gifting”to various local
arts groups for programming.CACEP will be held accountable for
expenditure of these funds.Cooperation with the various arts
groups is outstanding as verified by the “Imagine This”event held
in February,and CACEP continues to clarify their mission,ensuring
that they are not in competition with the private sector.
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Louis O’Riordan.Opposed to any CACEP funding based upon those who
may be destitute (contributions given by way of paying local sales
tax).
Lou Canaiy.Questioned and received a clarification on the Water
Budget which will be presented November 17.
Tom Hall/Chamber Board Member &Accommodations Association Member.
The Advertising Budget provides “seed money”for all involved in
tourism.Other Colorado areas are extensively marketing in an
effort to gain Estes Park’s market--it is very important that the
advertising funding not be eliminated and at least maintained.
Jeff Barker,President/Accommodations Association.Mr.Barker read
a prepared statement that,in summary,commented on the “quality of
life in Estes Park”,how the 2%sales tax was voted on and passed
in 1981 and how it related to the promotion of the Town;the
Association can’t and won’t stand for the elimination of the
Advertizing Budget,and requested the Trustees approve a 4%
increase in said budget.
Vivian Moyers.Reported she had a letter from the Legal Department
of the Postmaster General’s Office stating that merchants are
entitled to mail delivery.Staff reviewed the mail delivery
cluster box project,and requested a copy of the letter.Staff
will contact the Estes Park Postmaster and place this specific item
on a Public Works Committee agenda.
Ms.Moyers was in favor of the Lake Estes Hike/Bike Trail and
commented on her request to Larimer County concerning the
demolition of the former drive—in theater projection screen.
Sue Lamb/Skyline Cottages.Ms.Lamb is a member of the A-C Book
Committee and she made the Trustees aware that the A-C Book
Committee has assumed the financial responsibility of postage of
the Visitors Guide which should be viewed as a “gift”,and she
urged the Trustees not delete the Advertising Budget.
Louis O’Riordan.Mr.O’Riordan stated that following the November
8th election,his group will submit a petition for the elimination
of sales tax on food.In addition,those that own businesses
should pay for their own advertising.
Cory Blackman,Chairman/A-C Book Committee,Chamber and
Accommodations Member.Mr.Blackman commented on the valuable role
provided by those merchants residing outside Town Limits,
particularly Tom Hall.
Lou Canaiy.Saluted Trustee Miller for his recent Letter to the
Editor and took exception to Trustee Miller’s stance on
advertising.Without advertising,the Town would collapse.
Tourism has made Estes Park--the budget should not be eliminated,
it should be increased.
Gerri Ramsey/Mountain Zoo Toy Store.Other Colorado resort
communities are attracting Estes Park’s market;“without sales tax
dollars,the Town would be in great trouble.”
Paul Holgerson/Stage Western.This business began in 1958;his
advertising budget is $20,000 and he now has enlarged to become a
large business,and he employs people on a full—time basis.The
Town needs to increase the Advertising Budget and proceed.
Mike Wallace/Blackhawk Lodges.He purchased his business in 1988
when there were no guests nor advertising.Today,he has full—time
employees and business is very profitable——this has been
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accomplished by advertising.
Bill Warren/Inn at Estes Park.Did not agree with Trustee Miller’s
opinion on advertising.Retail businesses have no guarantee that
their venture will survive;urged the Advertising Budget not be
eliminated.
Mary Ann Pool/Romance of the Rockies.Competition is very high for
the Estes Park market;and less important items in the budget could
be deleted and those funds allocated toward advertising.
Administrator Klaphake clarified the “food tax refund”project
stating that applicants must meet specified criteria.If refunds
for approved applicants exceed the budgeted amount ($10,000)the
excess will be expended from the Contingency Fund--qualified
applicants will not be refused a refund.
Administrator Kiaphake also clarified that staff has proposed
“holding the line”in the Advertising Budget--proponents are
seeking an approximate $20-25,000 increase for 1995.
Jeff Barker reiterated his comments on the quality of life adding,
“let’s bring the community back together and not divide it.”
There being no further business,Chairman Dannels adjourned the
meeting at 10:45 A.M.
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Vickie O’Connor,CMC,Town Clerk
NOV 81994