HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board Strategic Planning Study Session 2023-03-08RECORD OPPROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado March 8, 2023
Minutes ofoStudy Session meeting of the ESTES PARK TOWN BOARD
of the T0VVD Of Estes P8rk, L@hmer County, Colorado. Meeting held at
Town Hall ROODlS2O2/2O3 iOsaid Town of Estes Park ODthe 8mday of
Man:h2O23.
Board: Mayor KoenkJ, Mayor Pro Tern VVebermaer, Trustees
Also Attending:
Town AdministmtorMachmlek, Deputy Town Administrator
Uamwebor, Town Attorney Namer, Directors Bergsten,
8arnor, Hinkle, Hudeon, and yWuhonen. Superintendent
Lockhart, and Director/Town Clerk Williamson
Absent: Police Chief Hayes and Public Information Officer Miller
Meeting was called toorder at1:O6p.m.byMayor Koenig.
INTRODUCTION TOSTRATEGIC PLANNING.
Town Administrator K8aoha|ek stated the strategic planning process would be similar to
2022 to include a review of the Mission, Vision, Outcome Areas, and Policy Statements
in the first meeting and the second meeting to include o review of the goals and
objectives. He commented the proposed 2024 budget would require the Board to shift
priorities totake onadditional pnojeots/ihams.
MISSION AND VISION AND OUTCOME AREAS.
The Board reviewed the [Nisakzn. Vision, and Outcome Areas of the Town and
suggested nochanges for 2U24.
REVIEW STRATEGIC POLICY STATEMENTS.
Exceptional Guest Services — We are a preferred Colorado mountain destination
providing anexceptional guest experience.
Board discussed how the character of Estes Pork is defined and how the Town
determines compatibility. It was questioned whether a brand should be used to
determine the character ofthe Town. The Board questioned who "We" in the plan
refers to, and it was determined to add a reference outlining itaothe Town led by the
Town Board. It was further noted the need to start each statement with ^VVe^ Review
all statements toensure they are present and not future tense.
The following Strategic Policy Statements were reworded, added ordeleted:
Statement 1 —VVa value broad collaboration in providing exceptional guest services.
Statement 7 — To be deleted.
GovernmmntSmnvioaemnd|nterna|Support—VVepnovidehigh-quality support for all
municipal services.
The following Strategic Policy Statements were reworded, added or deleted:
Statement VVeoperate with transparency, maintaining open communication with all
community members and proactively making Town information available to the public.
Infrastructure —VVe have n*|imb|e, ef5oiont, and up-to-date infrastructure serving our
community and customers.
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The following Strategic Policy Statements were reworded, added or deleted:
Statement 7 - We partner with the three other owner communities to advance Platte
River Power Authority towards our goal of a 100% noncarbon energy mix by 2030.
Outstanding Community Services — Estes Park is an exceptionally vibrant, diverse,
inclusive, and active mountain community in which to live, work, and play, with housing
available for all segments in our community.
The following Strategic Policy Statements were reworded, added or deleted:
Statement 1 — We support a wide range of housing opportunities with a particular focus
on workforce and attainable housing.
Statement 8 — Remove and add a goal to enact the housing strategic plan and the
operating plan.
Statement 9 — We enact polices that collectively support all demographic segments of
the community, and strive to minimize barriers to a diverse, family -friendly community
and robust workforce.
Public Safety, Health and Environment — Estes Park is a safe place to live, work, and
visit within our extraordinary natural environment.
The following Strategic Policy Statements were reworded, added or deleted:
New Statement 9 — We recognize the importance of mental health in our community
and work with local and regional partners to improve mental health safety and
awareness.
Trustee Cenac arrived at 1:57 p.m.
Robust Economy — We have a diverse, healthy year-round economy.
The following Strategic Policy Statements were reworded, added or deleted:
Statement 7 — We lead specific economic development efforts identified by the Town
Board.
Town Financial Health — We maintain a strong and sustainable financial condition,
balancing expenditures with available revenues.
No changes were proposed for this outcome area.
Transportation — We have safe, efficient and well -maintained multi -modal
transportation on systems for pedestrians, cyclists, motorist and transit riders.
No changes were proposed for this outcome area.
Trustee Martchink stated an interest in establishing parking and transit operates as an
enterprise fund that would fund staff and infrastructure items.
The next strategic plan meeting would be held on April 5th to review goals and outcomes
under each objective.
There being no further business, Mayor Koenig adjourned the meeting at 2:30 p.m.
ckie Williamson, Town Clerk