HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board Study Session 2022-09-27RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado September 27, 2022
Minutes of a Study Session meeting of the TOWN BOARD of the Town of
Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held at Town Hall in the
Board Room and Virtually in said Town of Estes Park on the 27th day of
September, 2022.
Board:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Mayor Koenig, Mayor Pro Tem Webermeier, Trustees
Cenac, Hazelton, MacAlpine, Martchink, and Younglund
Mayor Koenig, Mayor Pro Tem Webermeier, Trustees
Cenac, Hazelton, MacAlpine, Martchink, and Younglund
Town Administrator Machalek, Assistant Town Administrator
Damweber, Town Attorney Kramer, and Recording
Secretary Disney
Absent: None
Mayor Koenig called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
FIRE DISTRICT SALES TAX REQUEST.
Town Administrator Machalek and Chief Wolf presented a request for an increased
percentage of sales tax to the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD). Town
Administrator Machalek provided background on the request, inclusion of the sales tax
request in 1A sales tax renewal conversations, the potential of a term -limited grant
specialist position to pursue funding for EVFPD, and grants the district plans to pursue.
The Board discussed funding for the grant specialist position, sunset component of the
1A sales tax, contracting a grant specialist versus employing the position, mitigation
sustainability in and outside of Town limits, property tax options, and next steps.
DRAFT DOWNTOWN WAYFINDING PLAN.
Consultant Kristen Cypher of Michael Baker International presented the draft Downtown
Wayfinding Plan. She provided an overview of the project and highlighted the Design
and Implementation Plan, concept designs, public outreach, estimated costs, and
phased implementation. The final Design and Implementation Plan would be presented
to the Town Board in November 2022. The Board discussed visual impairment signage,
multi-lingual and icon signage, informational updates and replacements, incorporating
the parking signs already in use, and visibility of auto -directional signage.
BUILDING CODES, ENERGY CODE, AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
OVERVIEW. Director Garner and Chief Building Official Rusu provided an overview of
building codes, the energy code, and property maintenance code. They highlighted the
need for the Town to update to the 2021 building codes, Larimer County's adoption of
the 2021 codes, clarity of codes for contractors, cooperation with the EVFPD regarding
the property maintenance code, educating commercial property owners and business
owners on the property maintenance code, the State mandated timeline of adopting the
International Energy Conservation Code, and discussions with the Building Advisory
Committee. The Board discussed the energy code in conjunction with PRPA, energy
efficient homes, outreach to contractors operating in Town, and how often building
codes were updated. The Board directed staff to bring forward consideration of the 2021
building codes at a future Town Board meeting.
TRUSTEE & ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS & QUESTIONS.
Trustee Younglund questioned if Police Chief candidate biographies would be available
for public review.
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