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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Stanley Park Committee 1987-04-10BRADFORD PUBLISHING GO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Stanley Park Committee April 10, 1987 Committee: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chairman Hix, Trustees Dickinson and Habecker All Mayor Dannels, Town Administrator Hill, Business Manager Scott, Public Works Director Widmer, Finance Officer Vavra, Rick Dill, Rick Russell, Polly Garrett, Mel Busch, Susan Harris, Judy Hoxsey, Don Moorhead, Tucker Wood, James Durward, Clerk O'Connor None ELIZABETH GUILD HOSPITAL AUXILIARY - REQUEST USE OF "TICKET BOOTH": Polly Garrett, President/Elizabeth Guild appeared before the Committee requesting the Guild be authorized to use the "ticket booth" located on East Elkhorn Avenue the week beginning May 24, 1987. The Guild is in the process of scheduling a benefit for the Estes Park Medical Center Foundation in conjunction constrittith he opening of the theatre complex currently under Elizabeth Guild members would sell tickets to the event with all proceeds being donated to the rFoundation.f the Fol towing discussion, the Committee recommends approval ESTES F DISCUSSION CON- CERNING A T FCONTINUATION OCON- OR ADDITIONAL 100' OF STANLEY PARK PROPERTY: REQUEST Mel Busch, Director/Estes Park Historical Museum appeared before tegarding the he Commttee ble lrelocat on tofngthe dformerl Nationalt Parkion r Headquarters p which would require adjusting the east boundary of the useuing to restore the Museum grounds. The Museum Board is proposing fund n the Uniform funding, building. Discussion included liability, the probable loss Building Code, landscaping, future expansion, of 6 RV lease candotime-limitexisting forre toraton line,relocation The fence, Committee the recommends: 1. Approval of the request to relocate the east boundary line by 100'. 2, Town Attorney White be authorized to prepare an "adden- dum" to the Museum lease reflecting the east boundary adjustment. 3, A time -limit of two (2) years be attached for completion of the restoration of said building. 4. Plans for placement of the building, including landscap- ing, be submitted to the Committee for further review. ESTES PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY - IDENTIFICATION OF PROPOSED SITE FOR LIBRARY BUILDING: Don Moorhead, President/Library Board appeared before the Commit- tee and submitted a memorandum identifying three possible sites that had been evaluated for a new library building, as follows: 1. Fourth Street, adjacent to the Senior Center. This site is preferred if the new building is located in Stanley Park. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Stanley Park Committee - April 10, 1987 - Page two 2. On Manford Avenue, across the highway from Estes Park Rent All. 3. South of and adjacent to the old swimming pool building. This site, however, is not suitable. Following discussion, the Committee recommends: (1) the Library Board meet with Business Manager Scott and the Horse Show and Rodeo Grounds Committee for review; and (2) the Library Board supply a footprint of the building indicating the impact on Stanley Park. The Horse Show and Rodeo Committee will forward a recommendation to the Stanley Park Committee. SCOTTISH HIGHLAND FESTIVAL - APPEAL OF PARKING FEE: James Durward, President/Longs Peak Scottish Highland Festival appeared before the Committee appealing the Committee's recommen- dation whereby no discussion of dates for future festivals would take place until such time as the 1986 parking fee in the amount of $800 was paid in full. Business Manager Scott reported this item was reviewed by the Horse Show and Rodeo Committee. Their recommendation was reviewed by the Stanley Park Committee on November 21, 1986 which resulted in the aforementioned decision. Dr. Durward stated the Festival incurred an extreme financial loss due to inclement weather; however, all rental fees, exclud- ing parking, due Stanley Park were paid in full. A contract for the event was fully executed by Festival representatives. Discussion followed, with the Committee recommending the follow- ing: 1. The Horse Show and Rodeo Committee attend to parking all vehicles during the Festival and collect all parking fees. The Committee will retain $800 which will relieve the 1986 debt and submit any remaining fees to the Festival. 2. The Town's Advertising Committee contribute approximate- ly $800 to the 1987 Festival. 3. The Festival will not be charged a parking fee for 1987. COMMERCIAL EXHIBITOR AGREEMENT - REQUEST TO REVISE POLICY: Manager Scott requested existing policy be revised to allow execution of the Commercial Exhibitor Agreement between the exhibitor and the Business Manager in lieu of the Mayor. Town Attorney White roval of Chae dvised sof the revision. The Committee recommends app REVIEW OF BIDS FOR "WARM UP" ARENA C: he Manager Scott reported two (2) bids werereceived eiveHorsfor rest and arm -up Rodeo arena; both bids were over budget. Committee has proposedindoorrecommended this arena isemcons deferredcte;and until )suan time ti as thep P000 be lights on theeiexist expenditure warm UPearena f 4'The recommendsCommittee dapproval of existing warm-up the request. COMPOST OPERATION - STATUS REPORT AND REQUEST FOR EXPENDITURE: report for the compost operation was presented. Due to A status P staff has been investigating the has excessive maintenance costs, tee Manufacturing purchase of a new compost machine. Ag equipment will not quoted a selling price of $8,000; the existing ngnal costs could be be accepted as a,trade-in. the e Committee Stating recommends Manager Scott be reduceduby 50%, authorized to purchase a new machine for a not -to -exceed amount BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Stanley Park Committee - April 10, 1987 - Page three of $8,000. Funds are available in the 1987 Budget for such an expenditure. INDOOR ARENA - DISCUSSION: Chairman Hix read in full a letter dated April 10, 1987 submitted by Rick Dill, President/Horse Show and Rodeo Committee. In summary, the letter suggested the election for the proposed arena be postponed to the Fall of 1987. Discussion followed with the Committee recommending the election be postponed until Fall, 1987. To receive an update from the architect, a meeting of the Stanley Park Sub -Committee will take place Tuesday, April 14, 1987 at 3:30 P.M. GHOST RIDERS 4-H CLUB - REQUEST TO USE ARENA & MEETING ROOM IN MAY: The local Ghost Riders 4-H Club has submitted a request to use the arena and meeting room May. As the exact date has not been confirmed, the Committee recommends referring the request to Manager Scott. Should the schedule allow such a use, adequate proof of insurance must be provided. The next meeting of the Stanley Park Committee will be scheduled for May 27, 1987 at 2:00 P.M. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk APR 1.41987 V'f...:`,ID 0 T3ilISiG_S