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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Special Events Committee 1992-10-22BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS âś“special Events Committee October 22, 1992 Committee: Attending: Also Attending: Chairman Hix, Trustees Habecker and Gillette All Town Administrator Klaphake, Special Events Director Scott, Special Events Coordinator Hinze, Deputy Clerk Kuehl Absent: None Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M. AMERICADE UPDATE -- RALLY IN THE ROCKIES Americade will continue in Estes Park, under the name Rally 'N The Rockies. The Rally will be August 24-28, 1993. Ken and Marsha Hobert are the organizers, with resource/support from the Town. The Town will provide $8,000, to be used solely for cash flow purposes and returned to the Town from profits. The Committee recommends approval to proceed with the organization of Rally 'n the Rockies. PARK USAGE The Special Events Department is responsible for issuance of park use permits which are required to use Riverside Park, Bond Park, and Tregent Park. In an effort to become more efficient in processing the application, park use regulations were drafted. The Committee recommends adoption of the park use regulations, application, and drawings, as amended. WALTER ALSBAUGH MEMORIAL -- COWBOY CRISIS FUND The Cowboy Crisis Fund assists injured cowboys. The Committee recommends approval of the donation of $500 to the Cowboy Crisis Fund for a Walter Alsbaugh Memorial in recognition of his 38 years of assistance and support to the Estes Park community. POTENTIAL 1993 EVENTS Potential events to be added to the 1993 calendar include October Fest, National Kite Fly Competition, and Mountain Bike Competition. Some costs will be incurred by the Town as follows: October Fest $4,000 National Kite Fly Competition $4,500 Mountain Bike Competition $5,500 These costs are included in the 1993 budget. The Committee recommends approval for planning an October Fest, National Kite Fly Competition, and Mountain Bike Competition for 1993, and return to Committee with more specifics regarding these events for further consideration. BRAOFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Special Events Committee, October 22, 1992 -- Page 2 REPORTS Committee recommends approval for the Shriner's Convention to be held in Estes Park, June 4-5, 1993, with the Town providing police assistance and 1-2 hours' use of Fairgrounds Grand Stand. The local 4-H Chapter requested use of the fairgrounds and staff researched insurance coverage requirements with CIRSA and Town Attorney White. The Committee recommends approval of the fairgrounds use by the local 4-H Chapter. The Surprise Sale was a success this year, with more merchants participating. The Christmas Parade is scheduled for November 27th, at 5:30 p.m. An open house will be held Tuesday, November 24th, Fairgrounds Barn W, 5:30 to 7:00 P.M., to view the floats. Chairman Hix commended the Special Events staff for their work during the past year. The next two regularly -scheduled Special Events Committee meetings will be cancelled because of conflicts with holidays. There being no further business, Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting at 9:15 A.M. Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk 27,1992-