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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, February 16, 2022
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the TRANSPORTATIONADVISORY
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 JANUARY 19, 2022
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
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.
/s/Lani McDonald, Recording Secretary