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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado February 14, 2023
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Study Session meeting of the TOWN BOARD of the Town of
Lorimer Countv, Colorado. Meeting held at Town Hall in the
insaid Town wfEstes Park onthe 14mday ofFebruary, 2O23.
Mayor Koenig, Mayor Pm Tern Webommier, Trustees
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Mayor Koenig, Trustees Hazahon, MocA|pine Mortohinkand
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Deputy Town Administrator Uamweber, Town Attorney
Kramer, and Deputy Town Clerk Beers
Mayor Pm Tom VVebemnaiar, Trustee Cenao and Town
Administrator Machalek.
Mayor Koenig called the meeting toorder at515p.m.
U834TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION.
Staff requested Board interest in participating in regional discussions related to
transportation demand management and specifically the formation of a new US34
Transportation Management Organization (TNO). North Front Range Metropolitan
Planning Organization (NFRMPD) are leading efforts with the support of the US34
Coalition and VanGocarpooling service. The US34 Coalition includes representatives
from LahmerCounty. Love|and, Johnstown, Weld County, Windsor, 8neu|ey, Evans and
Kersey. Alex Gordon. NFRK1PO Transportation Planner provided an overview of the
formation efforts for the TM[). He reviewed existing TyWO'a in Colorado which are
primarily Denver metro based. Estes Park has been o member ofthe Larimer County
Mobility Committee toexpand transit connection and opportunities in the region. The
TMUwnu|d add capacity and build relationships through membemhip, education and
mvvaveneao, advocacy and support for transportation projects and programs as well as
data collection. Funding sources were reviewed including K8u|bmuda| Transportation
and Mitigation Options Fund (M&1OF). VanGo. CD0T Transportation Demand
Management Seed Grant and local contributions. Board questions included whether the
service options would be similar to Buntang, grant timeline, contingency plans should
grant funding be unavailable and the time commitment for the TK8O. Suzette [Wa||etto.
NFRN1P{} Executive Director highlighted the benefits of VanGo for employee
commuting and how the service could be an alternate option to address transportation
demand. She stabadVanGu has approximately 27vans, maintained by the company
which are used by commuters for a monthly fee. She reviewed employer
oponeonad/emp|oyoeformed vehicle service opportunities and fares. Board questions
have been summarized: Questioned how different schedules are managed by the
company; requested clarification on how/ vehicles are used, pricing and storage of
vehicles. Board consensus was to direct staff to participate in the T&4O. Staff would
continue to explore transportation alternatives for the Town and employees.
WORKFORCEIAJTA|NA8LE HOUSING AND CHILDCARE FUNDING POLICY
UPDATES. Deputy Town Administrator Damwober requested Board feedback on
proposed updates to Policy 225 — Childcare Funding Guidelines and Policy 227 —
Workforce Housing Guidelines due to new revenue created by the passage of Ballot
MeasureOE. Proposed updates to Policy 225 included: language clean up regarding
theTown'n m|o; changing "Childcare Reserve Fund" to"Childcare Fund" and updating
how funds would be appropriated each year; expansion of the list of entities or
individuals eligible to v*uoivo funds,- removing nahananoea to a matching requirement;
clarifying/updating the list of eligible expenditures; calling out the ability to transfer funds
to partnering agencies and how contracts would opauifydooiaion'making uuthority, and
clarifying expectations regarding direct subsidies, and reporting requirements. Proposed
updates to Policy 227 included: adding ^attainab|e^tothe policy's title and throughout;
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Town Board Study Session — February 14, 2023 — Page 2
changing references to "Workforce Housing Reserve Fund" and updating how funds
would be appropriated each year; revisions to the list of eligible expenditures to include
all strategies recommended in the 2023 Housing Needs Assessment and Strategic
Plan; calling out the ability to transfer funds to partnering agencies and how contracts
would specific decision making authority and consideration of the desirable AMI ranges
to target for workforce and attainable housing. He stated infant and toddler care
continues to be the biggest issue the community faces. The Board questioned whether
staff utilized data from other communities in the policy changes and if they identified
tuition rate comparisons. Staff stated the Board could administer tuition assistance to
families and providers and requested Board feedback. It was staff's recommendation to
maintain the relationship with tuition assistance providers in the community which the
Board was in agreement. Staff recommended the AMI of the desirable range to target
for workforce housing and attainable house be set at 60%-150%. Board comments and
questions have been summarized: Clarification on the childcare needs in the community
related to age and staffing issues; whether the Family Advisory Board reviewed the
funding plan; comment was provided regarding the Town Board's ability to contribute
general funds toward addressing needs in the community, and the Board requested
Root Policy Research Workforce Housing and Attainable Housing data be included in
packet material for consideration at the February 28, 2023 meeting.
TRUSTEE & ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS & QUESTIONS.
A request was made to schedule the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board and
Environmental Sustainability Manager discussion for a March 2023 meeting.
FUTURE STUDY SESSION AGENDA ITEMS.
The 2023 Street Improvement Program Overview and the Energy Code Discussion
were scheduled for March 28th, the International Property Maintenance Code
Discussion was added to approved/unscheduled and a Family Advisory Board check in
was scheduled for February 28, 2023.
There being no further business, Mayor Koenig adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m.
'y4ictoria Beers, Deputy Town Clerk