HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Town Board Study Session 11-13-2018
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
TOWN BOARD 5:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
STUDY SESSION Rooms 202/203
4:45 p.m. - Dinner
5:00 p.m. Broadband Financing and Next Steps.
(Director Hudson & Director Bergsten)
5:45 p.m. Changes to VEP Intergovernmental Agreement with Larimer
County. (Town Administrator Lancaster)
6:05 p.m. Estes Transit for 2019.
(Transit Manager Wells)
6:35 p.m. Trustee & Administrator Comments & Questions.
6:40 p.m. Future Study Session Agenda Items.
(Board Discussion)
6:45 p.m. Adjourn for Town Board Meeting.
Informal discussion among Trustees concerning agenda items or other Town matters may occur before this
meeting at approximately 4:30 p.m.
AGENDA
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT Report
To: Honorable Mayor Jirsa
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Duane Hudson, Finance Director
Date: Nov 13, 2018
RE: Broadband Financing and Next Steps
Objective:
To present an update on proposed financing options for construction of a new
broadband service as a division of the Light & Power (L&P) Fund.
Present Situation:
The February 2015 Broadband Special Election resulted in 92% in favor of taking back
our right to provide municipal broadband services. Since that election, staff have worked
with the Estes Park EDC, Colorado Department of Local Affairs and the Town Board to
develop options to improve broadband access (high-speed internet). This effort included
a Broadband Expansion and Technical Assistance Strategy Report (2015), a Take-Rate
Assessment (2016), and a complete design and business proforma (2018). Our
website, https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/townofestespark/broadband, has more
details.
Over the last few months staff have been working with Financial Adviser Jim Manire of
Hilltop Securities, Inc. on financing options. We’ve determined it is best if broadband is
a division of the L&P Fund. This improves our financing options and leverages
synergies with our existing smart grid fiber infrastructure. We've completed a review of
cash flow projections, bonding requirements and various other considerations. Staff are
now ready to move forward to the next stage and hire a bond underwriter to help
develop the final debt service structure and get the bond issuance prepared for market.
Please keep in mind the following amounts are based upon the best information we
have available. Staff continues to pursue cost reductions and provide phased
construction options. Up until the time of issuance, we can reduce the amount of bonds
to be sold as we begin to work with an underwriter and staff have more refined cost
data.
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Total construction is currently estimated at $28,000,000. The bonds will be issued as
L&P Revenue Bonds, pledging the revenues of the L&P Fund, including both the
electric and broadband revenues. These proposed L&P Revenue Bonds will benefit
from the established credit history of the L&P Fund instead of relying upon a new
Broadband Utility and its unproven revenue stream.
The L&P Fund has one outstanding bond issue, the Light and Power Revenue Bonds
Series 2007. To sell the broadband bonds at the best interest rates, the balance of this
existing bond issue should be refunded (refinanced) by inclusion within the broadband
financing bond issue. This refunding is currently calculated to be $3,370,193 but will
vary slightly depending on market conditions at the time of bond sale.
The issue also includes capitalized interest of $4,278,947 to cover debt service for three
years during the construction period. We anticipate the system will generate sufficient
revenues after that third year to cover operations and debt service. Use of capitalized
interest helps eliminate concerns about having insufficient revenues during the
financially intensive startup period.
The issue also includes $900,000 in working capital to finance operations during the first
year. Use of working capital and capitalized interest is intended to protect the electric
revenue stream from broadband costs, allowing the broadband division to stand on its
own.
Bond issuance costs are estimated at $313,040.
The total debt issuance, based on current estimates, will be $36,862,180 as follows:
28,000,000 Construction Funding
3,370,193 Refunding of Outstanding L&P Bonds
4,278,947 Capitalized Interest
900,000 Working Capital
313,040 Cost of Issuance
36,862,180
The basic remaining steps in this process are:
1) Town Board authorizes staff to issue a RFP for Bond Underwriters (tentative date
11-27)
2) Town Board votes to change the Municipal Code adding Broadband to the
Electric Enterprise.
3) Bond Underwriter proposals are evaluated and a staff recommendation is
prepared
4) Bond Underwriter recommendation is approved by the Town Board.
5) Staff continue cost refinement efforts to finalize bond amount.
6) Town Board authorizes the bond sales with specified parameters of bond terms
and interest rates.
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7) If necessary, Town Board adopts a cost reimbursement resolution to recoup
costs incurred before actual bond sale is completed.
8) Bids for the bonds are received
9) The Finance Director, in consultation with the Bond Underwriter and the Financial
Advisor, as well as Town Staff, evaluates the bids and selects the low bidder
10) Bond sale agreement is executed and bond sale closing occurs.
Proposal:
There are three primary methods of sale, competitive sale, negotiated sale, and private
placement. Based on the nature of the bond project, market conditions, and the desire
to structure the bond maturities in a specific manner for operational purposes, and after
consultation with the Town’s Financial Adviser, I am recommending the Town use the
negotiated sales process.
In a negotiated sale, the Town selects the underwriter in advance of the bond sale. The
Town financing team works with the underwriter to bring the issue to the market and
negotiates all rates and terms of the sale. In advance of the sale, the Town will
determine compensation for the underwriter. Prior to the bid date, the Town Board
would be asked to set parameters of an acceptable interest rate on the bonds based on
the Financial Adviser and the Bond Underwriter’s recommendations. The bids are then
conducted and if the bid is within the Town Board specified parameters and acceptable
to the Finance Director, the bond sale agreement will be executed fixing the interest
rates on the bonds.
Staff are requesting permission to issue an RFP for a bond underwriter to continue the
process. Staff are expecting to issue bonds in the second half of 2019.
Advantages:
This is the next step in creation of a Town owned and operated broadband service.
Disadvantages:
This is the largest debt issuance the Town has considered to date, obligating the L&P
Fund to 30 years of ongoing debt payments.
Action Recommended:
The Town Board will be asked for permission to issue an RFP for bond underwriters at
the Nov 27th regular Town Board meeting.
Finance/Resource Impact:
This will significantly impact the L&P Fund, including a liability for the amount of the
bonds, and creating ongoing obligations for debt service each year.
Level of Public Interest
The Broadband Service is one of the highest priorities for the community. There has
been and continues to be significant public interest in this project as it moves forward.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
FOR THE ESTES PARK LOCAL MARKETING DISTRICT
This Intergovernmental Agreement for the Estes Park Local Marketing District
(“Agreement”) is effective this day of , 2017 20 (“Effective
Date”), between the Town of Estes Park, Colorado (“Town”) and the Board of County
Commissioners of Larimer County, Colorado (“County”). The Town and County may collectively
be referred to in this Agreement as “Parties.”
I. RECITALS
A.The Local Marketing District Act, C.R.S. 29-25-101 et seq., provides for the
organization of local marketing districts (“Act”).
B. Pursuant to the Act, local governments in combination may create a local
marketing district by contract to exercise the functions authorized by the Act following receipt of
a petition for the organization of a local marketing district from the requisite number of owners
of commercial real property in the proposed service area.
C. The Town and County entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement for the
formation of the Estes Park Local Marketing District (“District”) dated August 26,
2018September 12, 2018 (“Initial IGACurrent IGA”).
D. The Estes Park Local Marketing District and the implementation of a two percent
(2%) marketing and promotion tax on the purchase price paid or charged to persons for rooms or
accommodations in the District to fund the services of the District was approved by the voters at
a general election held on November 4, 2008.
E. The Parties seek to amend and restate the Initial Current IGA to provide
clarification of certain terms and address matters not included in the Initial Current IGA. To
this end, this Agreement replaces and supersedes the Initial IGA as of the Effective Date hereof.
II. CONSIDERATION
Now, therefore, in consideration of the Recitals set forth above which are incorporated
herein, and the covenants and conditions contained here, the Parties agree as follows.
III.TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Name and Purpose. The name of the District is the Estes Park Local Marketing
District. The purpose of the District is to promote the continued vitality of commercial business
areas within the Town and County.
2. Boundaries of Service Area. The Service Area is the geographical area
described and/or depicted on Exhibit “A” to this Agreement.
Town Administrator Draft
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3. Powers. The powers of the District include those expressly set forth in C.R.S. 29-
25-111 and 112 and those powers impliedly necessary to implement and carry out the express
powers, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement.
4. Elections.
4.1 Should the District seek or be required to submit any question to an
election, such election shall be held in accordance with Colorado Constitution Article X, Section
20, the Uniform Election Code of 1992, C.R.S. 1-1-101 et seq., and/or the Colorado Local
Government Election Code, C.R.S. 1-13.5 110 et seq., as applicable.
4.2 The Town Clerk and the County Clerk and Recorder shall assist the
District in conducting elections.
4.3 The District shall pay the costs incurred in conducting such election.
4.4 The Town Clerk shall be the designated Election Official for elections and
shall be responsible for the wording of the ballot issues and certifying the ballot issues to the
County Clerk and Recorder.
4.5 The County hereby delegates to the Town the authority to enter into the
agreement Concerning Election Services with the County Clerk and Recorder for purposes of
conduction an election as part of a coordinated General Election.
5. Board of Directors for the District.
5.1 Powers. The Board of Directors for the District shall have the legislative
power of the District and is authorized to implement and carry out the annual operating plan
approved by the Town and County.
5.2 Number. The Board of Directors shall be comprised of seven members.
5.3 Appointment. The Board of Directors shall be appointed by the County
and Town as follows:
5.3.1 The Town shall appoint five (5) members.
5.3.2 The County shall appoint two (2) members.
5.4 Term. A term for purposes of Board membership shall be four (4) years.
Terms shall be staggered so that two (2) members are appointed each year and one (1) member is
appointed in the fourth year.
5.5 Successors. Each member shall serve until his/her successor is appointed
by the Town or County respectively.
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5.6 Term Limits. No member may serve for more than two (2) consecutive
terms. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Town or County may waive the term limit in the
event that either the Town or County in their sole discretion determines that there are no
qualified applicants for a vacant Director position and an otherwise term limited Director wishes
to serve another term. The section shall not apply to any Town or County Elected official
serving on the Board of Directors of the District.
5.7 Residency. Each Director, with the exception of any member of the
Larimer County Board of Commissioners who may be appointed to the Board, shall be a resident
of the Service Area of the District for at least one (1) year prior to his/her appointment and shall
continue to be a resident of the Service Area during his/her entire term.
5.8 Officers. The officers of the Board of Directors shall consist of a Chair
and a Vice-Chair. Each officer shall serve for one (1) year commencing with the first meeting in
January of each year. The Chair and Vice-Chair may serve for two (2) consecutive one-year
terms. The Chair and Vice-Chair shall be elected by the members of the Board of Directors.
The Vice-Chair shall serve as the Chair in the absence of the Chair.
5.9 Bylaws. The Board of Directors shall act in conformity with Bylaws
mutually adopted, and as may be amended from time to time, by the Town and County.
5.10 Quorum. Four (4) members shall constitute a quorum of the Board of
Directors. A majority of those members present at a meeting shall be necessary for the Board to
act.
5.11 Attendance. Members shall attend all meetings, including special
meetings. In the event any member is absent for three (3) consecutive regular meetings or a total
of four (4) regular meetings in a calendar year, the Town or the County may remove its
respective appointed member and designate a new member to fill the vacancy.
5.12 Vacancy. The Town or County shall fill a vacancy of one of its appointed
members as soon as practical.
5.13 Meetings. The Board of Directors shall hold regular meetings once each
month. The Board of Directors may hold special meetings as deemed necessary. Meetings of
the Board of Directors shall be subject to the provisions of C.R.S. 24-6-401 et seq. (Colorado
Sunshine Law) as applicable. The Board of Directors shall act by motion or resolution.
5.14 Removal. The members of the Board of Directors serve at the pleasure of
the Town and County and have no property or other enforceable interest in their appointment. A
majority of the collective governing members of the County and Town (i.e., six (6) members)
may remove any member of the Board of Directors or the entire Board of Directors with or
without cause.
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6. Operating Plan
6.1 The District shall file with the Town and with the County no later than
September 30 of each year an Operating Plan specifically identifying services to be provided by
the District, any Marketing and Promotion Tax to be levied by the District, and such additional
information as may be appropriate or required to inform the Town and County as to the
activities, services, and funding of the District in the upcoming calendar year. The Operating
Plan shall include a proposed budget for the next fiscal year.
6.2 The Town, County or both may require the District to supplement the
Operating Plan or budget when necessary.
6.3 The Town and County shall review the Operating Plan shall approve,
modify or disapprove the Operating Plan within thirty (30) days after receipt of the Operating
Plan and all requested documentation relating thereto, but and shall approve, modify or
disapprove the Operating Plan no later than December 5 of the year in which such documents
are filed.
6.4 The services and financial arrangements of the District shall conform so
far as practical to the approved Operating Plan.
6.5 The District may amend the Operating Plan from time to time with the
approval of both the Town and County.
7. Duration and Dissolution of the District.
7.1 The District shall remain in effect until and unless on or before July 1 of
any calendar year, either the Town or County provides written notice to the other of its intent to
terminate this Agreement. In such event, the District shall automatically terminate on December
31 of the year in which such notice is given.
7.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither this Agreement nor the District
may be terminated, repealed or rescinded so long as the District has any outstanding financial
obligations.
8. Distribution and Division of District Assets.
8.1 In the event of termination of the District pursuant to this Agreement or by
order of any court having jurisdiction, all assets of the District shall be divided between the
Town and County based upon the percentage of marketing and promotion tax collected from the
Town and from the unincorporated area of the County in the previous calendar year to the extent
feasible.
8.2 In the alternative, such assets may be sold for the best price obtainable and
the proceeds divided between the Town and County based upon the percentage of marketing and
promotion tax collected from the Town and from the unincorporated area of the County in the
previous calendar year.
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9. Notices.
9.1 All notices, demands or other documents required or desired to be given,
made or sent to the Town or County under this Agreement shall be made in writing and shall be
deemed effective upon mailing or personal delivery.
9.2 If mailed, said notices, demand or documents shall be mailed, by regular
mail, postage prepaid addressed as follows:
Town of Estes Park
Attn: Town Administrator
Post Office Box 1200
Estes Park, CO 80517
Board of County Commissioners of Larimer County
Attn: Chair
Post Office Box 1190
Fort Collins, CO 80522
10. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended in writing at any time by mutual
agreement of the Town and County.
11. Governmental Immunity. The Town and County agree that both Parties are
relying on and do not waive, by any provision of this Agreement, the rights, immunities and
protections provided by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S. 24-10-101 et seq., as
may be amended from time to time, or otherwise available to the Parties or any of their officers,
agents or employees.
12. Current Year Fiscal Obligations. Any financial obligations by either the Town
or County or requirements for future appropriations shall constitute only currently budgeted
expenditures. Any financial obligations of the Town or County under this Agreement are subject
to each Party’s annual right to budget and appropriate the sums necessary to provide the services
set forth herein. No provision of this Agreement shall be construed or interpreted as creating a
multiple fiscal year, direct or indirect debt or other financial obligation of either or both Parties
within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation. This Agreement shall not
directly or indirectly obligate either party to make any payments beyond those appropriated for
each party’s then current fiscal year. No provision of this Agreement shall be construed to
pledge or create a lien on any class or source of either Part’s monies, nor shall any provision of
this Agreement restrict the future issuance of either Party’s bonds or any obligations payable
from any class or source of such Party’s money.
13. Dispute Resolution.
13.1 Either the Town or the County may request mediation of any dispute about
or related to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The request for dispute resolution shall
be submitted in writing to the other party.
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13.2 The Town and County shall mutually agree on a mediator. If they are
unable to agree, the Town and County shall each select a mediator. The two mediators shall
then select mediator to conduct the dispute resolution.
13.3 The Town and County shall participate in the dispute resolution process
in good faith. The dispute resolution process shall be concluded within sixty (60) days of filing
of the request for dispute resolution. If the dispute is not resolved by this process, either or both
Parties may enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement as provided in Section 14 of
this Agreement.
14. Enforcement. The Town and County intend that this Agreement is binding
upon both of them and that either of them shall be permitted to specifically enforce any
provision of this Agreement in a court of competent jurisdiction.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO
By:
Attest:
Clerk to the Town Board
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO
By:
Attest:
Clerk to the County Board
Approved as to form:
County Attorney
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
FOR THE ESTES PARK LOCAL MARKETING DISTRICT
This Intergovernmental Agreement for the Estes Park Local Marketing District
(“Agreement”) is effective this day of , 2017January 1, 2019
(“Effective Date”), between the Town of Estes Park, Colorado (“Town”) and the Board of County
Commissioners of Larimer County, Colorado (“County”). The Town and County may collectively
be referred to in this Agreement as “Parties.”
I. RECITALS
A.The Local Marketing District Act, C.R.S. 29-25-101 et seq., provides for the
organization, governance, and operation of local marketing districts (“Act”).
B. Pursuant to the Act, local governments in combination may create a local
marketing district by contract to exercise the functions authorized by the Act following receipt of
a petition for the organization of a local marketing district from the requisite number of owners
of commercial real property in the proposed service area.
C. The Town and County entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement for the
formation of the Estes Park Local Marketing District (“District”) dated August 26, 2018 (“Initial
IGA”).
D. The Estes Park Local Marketing District and the implementation of a two percent
(2%) marketing and promotion tax on the purchase price paid or charged to persons for rooms or
accommodations in the District to fund the services of the District was approved by the voters at
a general election held on November 4, 2008.
E.The Town and County entered into a second Intergovernmental Agreement for
the governance, administration, and operation of the Estes Park Local Marketing District
effective September 19, 2017 (“current IGA”).
EF. The Parties seek to amend and restate the Initial current IGA to provide
clarification ofaddress certain terms and addressthe governance of the District matters not
included in the Initial current IGA. To this end, this Agreement replaces and supersedes the
Initial current IGA as of the Effective Date hereof.
II. CONSIDERATION
Now, therefore, in consideration of the Recitals set forth above which are incorporated
herein, and the covenants and conditions contained here, the Parties agree as follows.
III. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.Name and Purpose. The name of the District is the Estes Park Local Marketing
District. The purpose of the District is to promote the health, safety, prosperity, security, and
general welfare of the habitants and the property owners of the District and promote the
continued vitality of commercial business areas within the Town and County.
2. Boundaries of Service Area. The Service Area is the geographical area
Town Attorney Draft
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described and/or depicted on Exhibit “A” to this Agreement.
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3. Powers. The powers of the District include those expressly set forth in C.R.S. 29-
25-111 and 112 and those powers impliedly necessary to implement and carry out the express
powers, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement.
4. Elections.
4.1 Should the District seek or be required to submit any question to an
election, such election shall be held in accordance with Colorado Constitution Article X, Section
20, the Uniform Election Code of 1992, C.R.S. 1-1-101 et seq., and/or the Colorado Local
Government Election Code, C.R.S. 1-13.5 110 et seq., as applicable.
4.2 The Town Clerk and the County Clerk and Recorder shall assist the
District in conducting elections.
4.3 The District shall pay the costs incurred in conducting such election.
4.4 The Town Clerk shall be the designated Election Official for elections and
shall be responsible for the wording of the ballot issues and certifying the ballot issues to the
County Clerk and Recorder.
4.5 The County hereby delegates to the Town the authority to enter into the
agreement Concerning Election Services with the County Clerk and Recorder for purposes of
conduction an election as part of a coordinated General Election.
5. Board of Directors for the District.
5.1 Powers. The Board of Directors for the District shall have the legislative
power of the District and is authorized to implement and carry out the annual operating plan
approved by the Town and County.
5.2 Number. The Board of Directors shall be comprised of seven members.
5.3 Appointment. The Board of Directors shall be appointed by the County
and Town as follows:
5.3.1 The Town Board shall appoint five (5) members. One or two Town
appointees shall be members of the Town Board. Said appointed Town
Board members shall serve as Directors of the District only during their
term as members of the Town Board.
5.3.2 The Board of County Commissioners shall appoint two (2)
members. One County appointee shall be a member of the Board of County
Commissioners. Said appointed County Commissioner shall serve as a
Director of the District only during his/her term as County Commissioner.
5.4 Term. A term for purposes of Board membership shall be four (4) years.
Terms shall be staggered so that two (2) members are appointed each year and one (1) member is
appointed in the fourth year.
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5.5 Successors. Each member shall serve until his/her successor is appointed
by the Town or County respectively.
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5.6 Term Limits. No member may serve for more than two (2) consecutive
terms. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Town or County may waive the term limit in the
event that either the Town or County in their sole discretion determines that there are no
qualified applicants for a vacant Director position and an otherwise term limited Director wishes
to serve another term.
5.7 Residency. Each Director be a resident of the Service Area of the District
for at least one (1) year prior to his/her appointment and shall continue to be a resident of the
Service Area during his/her entire term.
5.8 Officers. The officers of the Board of Directors shall consist of a Chair
and a Vice-Chair. Each officer shall serve for one (1) year commencing with the first meeting in
January of each year. The Chair and Vice-Chair may serve for two (2) consecutive one-year
terms. The Chair and Vice-Chair shall be elected by the members of the Board of Directors.
The Vice-Chair shall serve as the Chair in the absence of the Chair.
5.9 Bylaws. The Board of Directors shall act in conformity with Bylaws
mutually adopted, and as may be amended from time to time, by the Town and County.
5.10 Quorum. Four (4) members shall constitute a quorum of the Board of
Directors. A majority of those members present at a meeting shall be necessary for the Board to
act.
5.11 Attendance. Members shall attend all meetings, including special
meetings. In the event any member is absent for three (3) consecutive regular meetings or a total
of four (4) regular meetings in a calendar year, the Town or the County may remove its
respective appointed member and designate a new member to fill the vacancy.
5.12 Vacancy. The Town or County shall fill a vacancy of one of its appointed
members as soon as practical.
5.13 Meetings. The Board of Directors shall hold regular meetings once each
month. The Board of Directors may hold special meetings as deemed necessary. Meetings of
the Board of Directors shall be subject to the provisions of C.R.S. 24-6-401 et seq. (Colorado
Sunshine Law) as applicable. The Board of Directors shall act by motion or resolution.
5.14 Removal. The members of the Board of Directors serve at the pleasure of
the Town and County and have no property or other enforceable interest in their appointment. A
majority of the collective governing members of the County and Town (i.e., six (6) members)
may remove any member of the Board of Directors or the entire Board of Directors with or
without cause.
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6. Operating Plan
6.1 The District shall file with the Town and with the County no later than
September 30 of each year an Operating Plan specifically identifying services to be provided by
the District, any Marketing and Promotion Tax to be levied by the District, and such additional
information as may be appropriate or required to inform the Town and County as to the
activities, services, and funding of the District in the upcoming calendar year. The Operating
Plan shall include a proposed budget for the next fiscal year.
6.2 The Town, County or both may require the District to supplement the
Operating Plan or budget when necessary.
6.3 The Town and County shall approve, modify or disapprove the Operating
Plan within thirty (30) days after receipt of the Operating Plan and all requested documentation
relating thereto, but no later than December 5 of the year in which such documents are filed.
6.4 The services and financial arrangements of the District shall conform so
far as practical to the approved Operating Plan.
6.5 The District may amend the Operating Plan from time to time with the
approval of both the Town and County.
7. Duration and Dissolution of the District.
7.1 The District shall remain in effect until and unless on or before July 1 of
any calendar year, either the Town or County provides written notice to the other of its intent to
terminate this Agreement. In such event, the District shall automatically terminate on December
31 of the year in which such notice is given.
7.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither this Agreement nor the District
may be terminated, repealed or rescinded so long as the District has any outstanding financial
obligations.
8. Distribution and Division of District Assets.
8.1 In the event of termination of the District pursuant to this Agreement or by
order of any court having jurisdiction, all assets of the District shall be divided between the
Town and County based upon the percentage of marketing and promotion tax collected from the
Town and from the unincorporated area of the County in the previous calendar year to the extent
feasible.
8.2 In the alternative, such assets may be sold for the best price obtainable and
the proceeds divided between the Town and County based upon the percentage of marketing and
promotion tax collected from the Town and from the unincorporated area of the County in the
previous calendar year.
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9. Notices.
9.1 All notices, demands or other documents required or desired to be given,
made or sent to the Town or County under this Agreement shall be made in writing and shall be
deemed effective upon mailing or personal delivery.
9.2 If mailed, said notices, demand or documents shall be mailed, by regular
mail, postage prepaid addressed as follows:
Town of Estes Park
Attn: Town Administrator
Post Office Box 1200
Estes Park, CO 80517
Board of County Commissioners of Larimer County
Attn: Chair
Post Office Box 1190
Fort Collins, CO 80522
10. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended in writing at any time by mutual
agreement of the Town and County.
11. Governmental Immunity. The Town and County agree that both Parties are
relying on and do not waive, by any provision of this Agreement, the rights, immunities and
protections provided by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S. 24-10-101 et seq., as
may be amended from time to time, or otherwise available to the Parties or any of their officers,
agents or employees.
12. Current Year Fiscal Obligations. Any financial obligations by either the Town
or County or requirements for future appropriations shall constitute only currently budgeted
expenditures. Any financial obligations of the Town or County under this Agreement are subject
to each Party’s annual right to budget and appropriate the sums necessary to provide the services
set forth herein. No provision of this Agreement shall be construed or interpreted as creating a
multiple fiscal year, direct or indirect debt or other financial obligation of either or both Parties
within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation. This Agreement shall not
directly or indirectly obligate either party to make any payments beyond those appropriated for
each party’s then current fiscal year. No provision of this Agreement shall be construed to
pledge or create a lien on any class or source of either Part’s monies, nor shall any provision of
this Agreement restrict the future issuance of either Party’s bonds or any obligations payable
from any class or source of such Party’s money.
13. Dispute Resolution.
13.1 Either the Town or the County may request mediation of any dispute about
or related to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The request for dispute resolution shall
be submitted in writing to the other party.
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13.2 The Town and County shall mutually agree on a mediator. If they are
unable to agree, the Town and County shall each select a mediator. The two mediators shall
then select mediator to conduct the dispute resolution.
13.3 The Town and County shall participate in the dispute resolution process
in good faith. The dispute resolution process shall be concluded within sixty (60) days of filing
of the request for dispute resolution. If the dispute is not resolved by this process, either or both
Parties may enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement as provided in Section 14 of
this Agreement.
14. Enforcement. The Town and County intend that this Agreement is binding
upon both of them and that either of them shall be permitted to specifically enforce any
provision of this Agreement in a court of competent jurisdiction.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO
By:
Attest:
Clerk to the Town Board
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO
By:
Attest:
Clerk to the County Board
Approved as to form:
County Attorney
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BYLAWS
OF THE
ESTES PARK LOCAL MARKETING DISTRICT
ARTICLE I
THE DISTRICT
Section 1. Name of District. The name of the District is the "Estes Park Local
Marketing District."
Section 2. Office of District. The office of the District shall be at such place in the
District’s Service Area as the Board may designate from time to time.
Section 3. Purpose of the District. The purpose of the District is to provide the
services as set forth in Section 29-25-11 (1)(e)(I)(A, B, and C) C.R.S..
Section 4. Board of Directors. The Board of Directors of the District shall have
all legislative power of the District.
Section 5. Governing Document and Statute. The terms and conditions of the
Intergovernmental Agreement effective the 26th day of August, 2008January 1, 2019, by
and between the Town of Estes Park, Colorado and the Board of County Commissioners,
Larimer County, including any amendment thereto (the “IGA”), and the terms and
provisions of Sections 29-25-101 et seq. C.R.S. the “Local Marketing District Act”,
including any amendment thereto, shall govern the operation of the District .
ARTICLE II
OFFICERS AND PERSONNEL
Section 1. Officers. The District shall have a Chair, a Vice Chair, a Secretary and
a Treasurer, who shall be Directors of the District. The offices of Secretary and Treasurer
may be combined by action of the Board.
Section 2. Term of Office. Each Officer shall serve for one (1) year commencing
with the first meeting in January of each year. The Chair and Vice Chair may serve to two
(2) consecutive one year terms.
Section 23. Chair. The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Board. Except as
otherwise authorized by resolution of the Board, the Chair shall execute all written
instruments and documents of the District.
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Section 34. Vice Chair. The Vice Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair in the
absence or incapacity of the Chair. In the case of a vacancy in the office of the Chair, the
Vice Chair shall perform such duties until such time as the Board shall select a new Chair
from among its members.
Section 45. Secretary. The Secretary shall keep the records of the District, shall
act as secretary of the meetings of the Board and record all votes, and shall keep a record
of the proceedings of the Board in a journal to be kept for such purposes. The Board may
appoint a Recording Secretary to assist in the recording of the minutes of the meetings of
the Board.
Section 56. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be responsible for all funds of the
District and payment of District expenses. The Treasurer shall keep the financial records
of the District. The Board may appoint an Assistant Treasurer to perform such duties
involving financial affairs of the District as the Board determines.
Section 67. Executive Director. The District may employ an Executive Director,
who shall serve such term as the Board may establish. The Executive Director shall have
general supervision over the administration of the affairs and business of the District and
shall be charged with the management of the projects of the District.
Section 78. Additional Duties. The officers of the District shall perform such duties
and functions as may from time to time be authorized by the Board.
Section 89. Election of Officers. The officers of the District shall be elected
annually by the Board at the first regular meeting in January and shall assume their duties
upon election.
Section 910. Vacancies. Should any office become vacant, the Board shall select
a successor at the next regular meeting to serve for the unexpired term of said office.
Section 1011. Personnel.
A. The Board may from time to time authorize the employment of such
personnel, consultants or agents, permanent or temporary, as it deems
necessary to exercise its powers, duties, and functions.
B. The selection, qualifications, duties and compensation of all personnel,
consultants or agents shall be determined by the Board. The Board may
delegate to the Executive Director the determination of these matters.
C. The Board may adopt personnel rules, policies and procedures for all
personnel of the District.
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ARTICLE III
MEETINGS
Section 1. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings shall be held at such time and
place adopted by the Board. In the event any day of a regular meeting shall be a legal
holiday, said meeting shall be held on the next succeeding day or on the same day of the
succeeding week, as determined by the Chair.
Section 2. Special Meetings. The Chair may call a special meeting of the Board
for the purpose of transacting any business. Three Directors may call a special meeting of
the Board by written notice delivered to the Chair and the Secretary stating the purpose,
time and place of the special meeting. All Directors shall be notified no less than two days
in advance of a special meeting. The notice shall designate the purpose, time and place
of the special meeting.
Section 3. Quorum. A majority (4) of the Directors shall constitute a quorum for the
purpose of conducting its business and exercising its powers and for all other purposes,
but a smaller number may adjourn from time to time until a quorum is obtained. When a
quorum is in attendance, action may be taken by the Board upon an affirmative vote of the
majority of the Directors present.
Section 4. Open Meetings. All Board meetings shall be subject to Section 24-6-
401 et seq. C.R.S.
Section 5. Agenda. The Agenda shall be set by the Chair. Any Board Member
may request additional agenda items at the start of a Board meeting. If any agenda item
requested by a Board Member is objected to by any other Board Member, said agenda
item shall be included on the Agenda upon approval of a majority of the Directors present
at the meeting.
ARTICLE IV
AMENDMENTS AND SUSPENSION OF BYLAWS
Section 1. Amendment to Bylaws. The Bylaws of the District may be amended by
the affirmative vote of four (4) Members of the Board at a regular or special meetingTown
and County.
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ARTICLE V
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 1. Committees. The Chairman may appoint members of the Board with
other persons to such committees as deemed necessary to perform any functions for the
purposes of advising or providing other services to the District.
Section 2. Conflict of Interest. Each member of the Board is required to disclose
any potential conflicting interest in any transaction of the District pursuant to Section 18-8-
308 C.R.S. The Board Member with a potential conflicting interest in a District transaction
may not participate in the consideration of, and the vote on the transaction, may not
attempt to influence any of the contracting parties, and may not act directly or indirectly for
the Board in the inspection, operation, administration, or performance of any contract
related to the transaction. Ownership, in and of itself, by a Board Member of property
within the District shall not be considered a potential conflicting interest.
Section 3. Conflict of Terms of the IGA. In the event that the terms and conditions
of these Bylaws conflict with the IGA, the terms and conditions of the IGA shall control.
Adopted this _____ day of _______________, 200920___.
Estes Park Local Marketing District
By:__________________________
Ken Larson, Chair
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PUBLIC WORKS Report
To: Honorable Mayor Jirsa
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Brian Wells, Transit Program Manager
Date: November 13, 2018
RE: Town limits shuttle service information
Objective:
Provide information relevant to the Town Board’s discussion about discontinuing shuttle
service to stops outside of Town limits.
Present Situation:
Since 2007, the Town of Estes Park has operated the Brown Route outside of Town
limits to stops including: Marys Lake Campground, Eagle Cliff Rd & Hwy 66, Dunraven
Inn, YMCA of the Rockies @ Hempel Auditorium, Glacier Lodge, Rockmount Cottages,
and Mountain Shadows Resort.
Ridership information for stops outside Town limits:
Passengers boarding at these locations likely took a return trip from a stop inside Town
limits back to the locations listed above.
Shuttle ridership by route:
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The Brown Route has finished in the top two number of passengers per route each year
since 2013. Due to budget cuts, all routes dropped the 9-10 p.m. hour of service in
2017-2018. The Brown Route 8-9 a.m. trip was discontinued in 2018 for financial
reasons. The high level of ridership on Brown was important to sponsors in 2018 when
we expanded the sponsor program.
Brown Route sponsors outside Town limits in 2018 included:
Swiftcurrent Lodge $ 75
River Spruce Cabins $200
Sponsors within Town limits that utilized sponsor opportunities on the Brown Route in
2018 (because of ridership and exposure chances) included:
Marys Lake Lodge $1,000
Hunters Chop House $1,000
Estes Park Health (hospital) $ 500
Proposal:
The Town Board is deciding whether or not to eliminate shuttle stops outside of Town
limits beginning in 2019, choosing to serve stops inside Town limits where sales tax is
collected.
Advantages:
Shuttle service will serve areas supported by sales tax collection.
Three additional shuttle stops on the Brown Route, inside Town limits, will better
serve residents and guests locally.
The Brown Route will be altered to operate on a 30-minute trip schedule (it has been
a 60-minute trip since it began in 2007), matching the other four shuttle routes.
Disadvantages:
Discontinuing stops outside Town limits could result in higher use of private vehicles
within Town limits, particularly downtown, resulting in higher emission levels,
additional traffic congestion, and increased competition for limited parking spaces.
Disadvantages continued:
Transportation sensitive passengers may not have or might experience limited
access to employment and businesses within Town limits; especially J1 student
workers.
Providing additional structured parking garage spaces for riders displaced from the
shuttle costs approximately $30,000 per space.
Action Recommended:
The Transportation Advisory Board provided a letter (attached) summarizing their
position on the proposed shuttle route change.
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Several comments collected from guests, residents, and local businesses were
collected and are attached in Appendix A.
Staff will make any changes in accordance with the Board’s direction. Should the Board
approve the proposed change, staff will make changes to shuttle information
immediately in order to help guests and residents make appropriate plans for 2019.
Finance/Resource Impact:
The operational cost of the two Brown Route options for 2019 is expected to be:
Service inside Town limits: Service outside Town limits:
Expense Amount Expense Amount
Contracted Service $ 62,492.16 Contracted Service $ 62,492.16
Vehicle Lease (est.) $ 6,182.00 Vehicle Lease (est.) $ 8,500.00
Limiting service to stops only within the town limits would save approximately $2,318 in
budget item number 101-5600-456-22-60 while decreasing the headway between
successive shuttles from 60 minutes to 30 minutes on the Brown Route.
Level of Public Interest
Transportation in Estes Park continues to be of high value.
Through the 2018 shuttle season, the Town has served 793,492 riders.
Data from the 2018 Citizen’s Survey:
Please indicate if you think the
current service level should be
increased, remain at current level
or be decreased:
Increase
Service
Keep
Current
Service
Level
Decrease
Service Total
Free, summer shuttle service 32% N=185 63% N=367 6% N=33 100% N=584
Free, year-round shuttle services
(potential future service)
50% N=270 36% N=198 14% N=77 100% N=545
Attachments:
Appendix A: Comments regarding the change in services for stops outside Town
limits
Appendix B: Additional shuttle information
Letter from the Transportation Advisory Board
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Appendix A: Community Feedback
Regarding Shuttle Service Outside Town Limits
The following information was collected via e-mail and through public comments at the
Shuttle Committee and Transportation Advisory Board meetings:
“The Brown route stops shown in the letter of 8/21 reflect a significant # of Estes
Park guests and employees which would be effected by discontinuance. I do not
believe it will impact our particular business traffic in a tangible way. However,
the impact to the town in the following areas should be considered:
a) additional traffic stress. Estes Park has had an ongoing struggle with traffic
stress due to personal vehicles. A decrease of the Brown route, which
serves a significant # of people including the"Y" which is a city unto itself, will
add to this difficulty affecting tourist satisfaction and return rates.
b) potential decreased sales tax revenue for the town. Our personal experience
with shuttle use is guests which have cars use the shuttle when a couple of
people wish to go into town to shop when others go elsewhere. Without this
service available, individual "shoppers" may stay home as their family day
trips elsewhere.
c) increased difficulty in town ability to get qualified employees for
summer. Every j1 questionnaire we see asks about shuttle or bus service.
These people do not have transportation. This is an important part of their
decision making in whether they will visit, work in and spend $$ in Estes Park
or in California or New York. US students considering a summer work stay
also frequently do not have reliable transport. A side note on this - our
experience is that summer workers, especially those relying on Estes Park
transport spend the vast majority of their paychecks right back into the Estes
Park economy.
Finally, I would make a suggestion. The overall economy and way of life is
enhanced for Estes Park with the shuttle service. However, those using it
receive additional benefits. Consideration should be given to a SMALL use fee
each time of use by any individual, perhaps $0.50 or $1.00. This would help with
funding constraints and as long as the fee was very reasonable, shouldn't affect
ridership or burden those using it much.”
Jim Addison, Valhalla Resort (September 9, 2018)
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“We’re obviously disappointed that the brown route may be discontinued. While
the service is most definitely a benefit to our guests and staff, I strongly believe
that the influx of tourists from the Y and the staff that travel to second jobs is of
benefit to the town as well.
Guests regularly use the shuttle to avoid downtown parking issues. Group
members (that have arrived by tour bus) use the shuttle to access town. Many
seasonal staff use the shuttle as they do not have cars. Some seasonal staff use
the shuttle to commute to their second job in town.”
Dave DeLuca, Estes Park Center Director, YMCA of the Rockies
(August 24, 2018)
“The September 5, 2018 Trail Gazette has an article that the town trustees have
suggested discontinuing certain stops on the Brown shuttle route, because those
stops are not in town limits. You are quoted as saying that "the feeling was that
the stops outside of Town do not collect sales tax revenue to support the
service." However, people who use that shuttle to come to town, probably buy
things in town, thus providing sales tax revenue. Many people who work or visit
the YMCA do so without a car. The town shuttle gives them a way to get to/from
town. It is a good public service. When congestion of town streets in the
summer is such a concern, why would eliminating shuttle service be thought to
be a good idea?”
Dorothy Dewitz, Estes Park Resident (September 5, 2018)
“Thank you for providing information about the Town Board considering
suspending shuttle service along Hwy. 66. I appreciate the opportunity to
express my thoughts on the matter. First, I would be interested to know what the
numbers are for ridership of the shuttle system in our area. Being outside the
town limits, even though we do not directly pay town sales tax, all of our guests
who use the shuttle system do spend money that generates town sales tax. I
thought the Shuttle system was created to alleviate parking and road congestion
issues in order to give all visitors the best possible experience in and around
Estes Park.
Assuming that the ridership numbers are decent, I believe it would be prudent to
keep at least two of the stops that are potentially being cut. I would assume that
the YMCA stop has a great number of riders considering the sheer number of
guests that the YMCA can accommodate. One additional stop mid-way, such as
#8 Eagle Cliff / Hwy 66 would allow guests from Glacier Lodge, Valhalla,
Machin’s, Rockmount Cottages, Paradise on the River, & others in the area to
have one centrally located stop. I think it would be foolish to cut ALL of the stops
that are listed. Surely, the town would still like the sales tax generated by our
guests shopping, dining, and enjoying entertainment within town limits.”
Holly Reetz, Rockmount Cottages (September 4, 2018)
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“As owners of Paradise on the River, would hope the Town Board would consider
continuing with the shuttle service. We believe discontinuing the service would be
shortsighted by the Town. Thousands of guests over the busy season will now be
driving into town, instead of using the shuttle, making it even more congested
and less friendly to the environment. Those businesses in Town would be losing
business to those that decide to not even go into town because they either do not
have a vehicle or because of the congestion. I know some employees even use
the shuttle to come and depart from their places of employment.
Those of us with resorts outside of the Town limit do pay the 2% tax to the
marketing district which benefits Estes Park immensely. Also, the special district
was created and successfully passed by the electorate to take the marketing
burden off the Town. I believe there is a couple of million dollars that no longer
falls upon the Town budget. The Town should gladly support those businesses
that help pay for the creation of business within the Town with their customers
and guests.”
Robin Eldridge, Diana Eldridge, Paradise on the River (August 26, 2018)
“I’m a frequent visitor to Estes Park and use the free shuttles exclusively. I am
elderly. I fly into Denver and take the shuttle from the airport. There is no
Uber/Lyft and no reliable taxi. I have heard you are planning to stop or shrink the
local shuttle service. Do not do that! Without the local shuttles, I can no longer
visit Estes Park. I pay rent at resorts, buy groceries, souvenirs, eat out, take
tours. I spend about $3,000 here in 10 days and don’t plug up the downtown
traffic. There are many more retired folks like me, increasing as the population
ages. More like me would come here if transportation not a major barrier. We are
a niche that has time and money. We don’t want T-shirts and taffy. Cater to us.
Thanks for listening. The Brown route is my route. I stay at Paradise, Glacier,
Marys Lake resorts and the Y. Please, I beg you, don’t mess it up. These places
are ideal for we older folks who like peaceful beautiful landscapes and
uncrowded comfy accommodation with thoughtful kind hosts. No loud nightlife,
no T-shirts or taffy, and we can’t hike anymore.”
Beverly Apel, Iowa (August 24, 2018)
“My name is Rachel Ames and I am an Estes Park area resident. I recently
heard that the city is considering eliminating some stops of the Estes Park
Shuttle along Spur 66 and Mary’s Lake Rd. I live in the High Drive neighborhood
and while I don’t personally take the shuttles into Estes, I have had relatives who
have stayed at the YMCA and they loved the shuttle into town. Parking is always
an issue and they appreciated being able to hop on the shuttle to have dinner
and go shopping. I really hope you and the other town leaders recognize the
incredible value that the shuttles provide to visitors who might not want to drive
into town or those who have large trucks/RV’s and who can’t easily park
downtown. Offering alternative transportation is always the right thing to
do. Thanks for listening.”
Rachel Ames, Estes Park Resident (August 24, 2018)
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“I recently heard the town of Estes Park is considering eliminating Shuttle stops
along Hwy 66 and Mary’s Lake Road. I think this plan is very short sighted. I
cannot imagine any town not wanting to Shuttle in visitors to its downtown area,
especially one as heavily reliant on tourism such as Estes Park. The Shuttle
helps reduce both traffic and parking issues as well as providing a great
community service and welcome to visitors. The Shuttle should be viewed as a
benefit for Estes Park businesses, the town of Estes Park, as well as a friendly,
efficient, environmentally conscious means of transportation for the greater Estes
community. Thank you and I hope you will consider the broader consequences of
this decision.”
Andy Ames, Estes Park Resident (August 22, 2018)
“I’m writing to express my concern about a proposed change reportedly being
considered by the Town to remove shuttle stops outside the Town limits. I
strongly believe such a change would be detrimental to Estes as a whole. When
people visit Estes Park, they certainly don’t stay within (or even think about) the
Town limits. I strongly urge the Town not to remove these shuttle stops.”
Charlie Wood, Estes Park Resident (August 22, 2018)
“Thank you for making me aware the town board is considering halting the
service for stops located outside of the town limits.
Just to clarify my guests that use the shuttle appreciate and value the service. My
employees also use the service. I wish ridership was higher and I understand
and appreciate the board looking for cost savings.
I would think the more visitors that we can encourage to use the shuttle service,
will only reduce traffic congestion? I would expand the service not reduce it?
Even if you had one shuttle run year-round, or at least matching the [Rocky
Mountain National] Park bus schedule. Lastly, I would consider paying a service
charge for providing the stop to help offset the expense.
Thank you again for bringing the issue to my attention, and thank you for
providing the service to my guests. They spend a lot of money inside the city
limits; gas, food, entertainment, shopping and other services. It's not like they
have many other options, they have to go to town!”
Dave Ranglos, Glacier Lodge (August 22, 2018)
Excerpt from the August 9, 2018 Shuttle Committee Meeting
Julie Pieper (Owner, Mama Rose’s & Poppies Pizza and Grill) added that many J1-
Students reside at stops along the Brown Route, especially the YMCA. Adequate
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transportation is one question that employers have to address when working with the
student employees. Multiple J1-Students work more than one job and the shuttles are
critical to helping fill employment opportunities and provide a quality guest experience.
Businesses are already having a difficult time filling open positions and retaining staff.
For 12 years, guests have relied on a wider access to the Estes valley via the shuttles
and the Brown Route.
Excerpts from the August 15, 2018 Shuttle Committee Meeting Minutes
“The Center Director for the YMCA of the Rockies, Dave Deluca was a member
of the public and stated he understands budget restrictions but would like to
further discuss the situation with the Town. Deluca can provide transportation for
the YMCA staff utilizing their own fleet but needs to budget accordingly.”
“Executive Director of the Good Samaritan Estes Park Village, Julie Lee,
expressed concern that the change in shuttle service will exacerbate traffic
congestion situation by requiring more driving downtown.”
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Appendix B: Additional Information
Regarding Shuttle Service Outside Town Limits
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Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Jirsa
Board of Trustees
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Belle Morris, Chair, Transportation Advisory Board
Date: October 29, 2018
RE: 2019 Estes Park Transit Service Change
The Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) continues to advocate for a year-
round, well-developed transit system that provides reliable and effective services
for local residents as well as visitors to our community.
At our recent special meeting session on October 23, 2018, TAB voted to
recommend the temporary discontinuation of service for “out of Town limits”
shuttle stops for the year 2019. If this recommendation is accepted, TAB strongly
suggests that the Town immediately begin working with businesses located in the
“out of Town limits” areas to negotiate ways to improve future service by
reducing transit time for riders (e.g., reducing route timing from 60 to 30
minutes), offering additional shuttle stops and through enhanced partnerships,
both economic and operational. There were two members who did not support
discontinuing service, citing that there was not enough information regarding the
impact of ending these destination stops. The other TAB members respected this
viewpoint.
TAB recognizes that the current Estes Park Transit system is in need of significant
improvements and development to reach what we think should be provided. As
such, TAB requests that the Town begin actively seeking out ways to become a
year-round transit network that seeks to serve the access needs of both local
commuters and visitors to our Downtown. It is TAB’s understanding that once a
year round service is established (weekends and holidays during off-season),
Estes Park may apply for transit development grants. To support this vision of
year-round service, TAB respectfully requests that the Town consider directing
funding towards development of a strategic and comprehensive transportation
master plan to complement the recently-adopted Downtown Parking Management
Plan and Downtown Plan.
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TAB has researched other mountain communities that provide year-round services
such as Winter Park, Colorado and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Both communities
provide an off-season program and a peak-season program to all for a year round
service; references to both programs are linked below:
• Winter Park: https://www.playwinterpark.com/lif
• Jackson Hole, WY:
https://www.jacksonholenet.com/transportation/public_transportation.php
We look forward to partnering with the Town as Estes Park begins to work toward
offering similar programs.
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November 27, 2018
Update on Parking Utilization &
Number of Reserved Spaces
Complete Streets Policy
Update on Film Center Plans by
John Cullen
December 11, 2018
Quarterly Update on Downtown
Estes Loop Project
Final Review of Strategic Plan
Introduction to Water Rates Study
Process
January 8, 2019
Benefits of Roundabouts
Discussion of “Open Space”
Designations on previous zoning
maps
January 22, 2019
Removing 500 Foot Limit for Liquor
Licenses
Social Media Archiving & as a
Public Record Under State Statute
Stormwater Management Program
& Utility: Results from Public
Outreach
February 12, 2019
Stanley Park Master Plan
2019 Street Improvement Plan
EPIC Update
February 26, 2019
E-Bike Policy
Items Approved – Unscheduled:
Revisit Policy 402 and 901
Regarding Fee Waiver Requests
Estes Park Housing Authority
Project on Highway 7 – Part II
Discussion with Town Prosecutor
Items for Town Board Consideration:
Building Deferred Maintenance
Future Town Board Study Session Agenda Items
November 13, 2018
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