HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Town Board Study Session 2023-07-25 July 25, 2023
A 5:40 p.m. — 6:45 p.m.
Board Room
TOWN BOARDEP 5:25 p.m. Dinner
® STUDY SESSION
AGENDA
No public comment will be heard
This study session will be streamed live and available on the
Town YouTube page at www.estes.org/videos
5:40 p.m. Kahuna Memorial Land Request.
(Supervisor Berg)
6:00 p.m. Town-Owned Parcel on Dry Gulch.
(Deputy Town Administrator Damweber)
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 5:25 p.m.
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TOWN OF ESTES PARI
Report PUBLIC WORKS
To: Honorable Mayor Koenig
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Machalek
From: Brian Berg, Parks Supervisor
Greg Muhonen, Public Works Director
Date: July 25, 2023
RE: Kahuna Memorial Land Request
Purpose of Study Session Item:
The Kahuna Memorial Project team requested an audience with the Town Board to
present their vision of an educational memorial for a bull elk known as Kahuna, and to
gauge interest in the development of the memorial on Town-owned land.
Town Board Direction Requested:
Public Works staff seek guidance regarding the Town Board interest in providing public
land for the proposed Kahuna Memorial Project that could be offered to the Town in a
future Art in Public Places (AIPP) application.
Present Situation:
The Town-owned site (situated between Virginia Drive and Elkhorn Avenue) requested
for the Kahuna Memorial is a green space with irrigated turf. No development of the
space is currently planned.
Proposal:
The Kahuna Memorial Project team seeks Town support in the form a land donation
and acceptance of the art as detailed in a future AIPP application.
Advantages:
• The placement and design of this world-class art will improve green space with
native plantings and trees.
• The art will feature seating for visitors and the use of wireless and mobile
technology to share interactive safety messaging regarding public interactions
with elk.
Disadvantages:
• The Town is asked to donate land for this memorial; however, the conversion of
green space to hardscaping for the Kahuna Memorial Project memorial will
reduce irrigation and mowing costs for this parcel.
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• The proposed site is an open green space that would undergo development for
the sake of this memorial; however, the development will be thoughtfully
landscaped and visually pleasing at no additional cost to the Town.
Finance/Resource Impact:
The proposed landscaping floral enhancements will require elevated labor and cost that
can be absorbed in the current Parks operations budget. Similarly, the annual
maintenance of the bronze patina will produce a nominal increase in cost to the Town.
These items could be discussed further during consideration of a future AIPP
application.
Level of Public Interest
Low to medium.
Attachments:
1. Kahuna Memorial History
2. Kahuna Memorial Presentation
3. Kahuna Memorial Full Design Render (video file)
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Attachment 1
-- ' KAHUNA MEMORIAL
Preserving a Legacy. Promoting Safety Awareness.
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URa Mission
To establish a significant
\,F I I N memorial that intrigues, informs
and instills memorable moments
of the legendary Kahuna, while
Tell Kahuna's story and share his legacy increasing public understanding
with future generations who will come to of how to safely observe wildlife.
visit the Rocky Mountains and admire his
many descendants in a careful manner. /I
1► Objectives
To raise funds, commission a
sculptured statue of Kahuna, and
` oversee the installation of a
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memorial at a public site for all to
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To further commemorate Kahuna,
this project will incorporate a public
•`; , awareness initiative promoting safe
practices for those observing wildlife
Photo by Creekbed Photography while visiting the Estes Park area.
OUR TIMELINE
et 2022 Is 2023
✓ Establish 501(c)(3)partnership ✓ Identify and evaluate top contenders
✓Activate GoFundMe crowdfunding 01 Q? for memorial locations
✓ Engage and align with Town of ✓ Design memorial concept
Estes Park and Rocky Mountain ✓ Review plans with Town of Estes Park
National Park Staff for endorsement
I Generate community awareness • Secure memorial location approval
through community events and
media relations • Establish memorial portfolio to
.Q4 achieve funding targets
I Explore potential sites with Town • Engage sculptor for monument design
Q 3 staff and sculpting process
✓ Develop memorial design • Design/issue memorial landscape
specifications 2024
024 architectural drawings
✓Call for artist qualifications • Begin memorial hardscape creation
✓ Implement fundraising campaign and foundry fabrication work
• Design and construct monument base
(14 ✓Award memorial to chosen artist ).-) 02 foundation
I Artist design/sculpting process • Design and fabricate safety messaging
✓ Ongoing public relations and components
community outreach
I Participate in global giving • Install monument
programs )3 O4 • Unveiling and dedication terra:a q
• Transfer i _.. -.
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KAH U NA
MEMORIAL
PROJECT
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`� A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US
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The Kahuna Memorial Project grew out
�' of social media posts following news of
Kahuna's death in Moraine Park in
• March 2022.
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The Facebook post drew interest from a
0 - i _ diverse group of photographers, writers,
r - artists, business people and elk lovers
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Estes Parkwho wanted to see Kahuna's
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,li ' - VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE
" FORMATION
This group began to meet in early April
2022 and put plans into motion to
r establish a memorial of the iconic elk.
' The group's aspiration quickly grew into a
'' goal to create a public art installation to
• tell the story of the famous elk, and also
'' , promote safer practices for observing
wildlife in town or the national park.
THE STEERING COMMITTEE
fMembers of the Steering Committee have
I signed an association agreement detailing
their commitment to the project and to a
code of ethics as they work together.
101 . 4. -"4 John Coombs was selected to serve as
iS4 • 0 the chair, Steve Neilson as the project's
S 4 • • - • • 4 - treasurer, Dawn Hatch is the recording
• .4..•. )' { = 4i, ; • v. secretary, and William Brown as legal
t, •• ��` 16 4 f counsel. Additional SteeringCommittee
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Edwards Clark, Barb Prentiss-Davis,
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-.. - igt- - .y ,' Sherrie Fuller, Andrea Hauger, Brad
Photo by Creekbed Photography ., ' Manard and Dawn Wilson.
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I(AHUNA
MEMORIAL
PROJECT
ALLIANCE WITH THE ART
CENTER OF ESTES PARK
The Kahuna Memorial Project has an
alliance with the Art Center of Estes Park, + /
a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, to
raise funds from local to international
donors. The Art Center brings extensive
experience in serving this capacity with
previous independent art installation •
projects throughout the Estes Park
community.
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DONORS & SPONSORS 'I
The Kahuna Memorial Project has a
multi-tiered fundraising plan that includes
crowdsource donations through GoFundMe,
individual contributions, matching fund
donations, corporate sponsorship and grants.
Donor Levels Sponsorship Levels
$1+ Bugle On! $1000+ Velvet
$100+ Spike $2500+ Royal
$250+ Raghorn $5000+ Imperial
$500+ Big Thirds $10,000+ Big Kahuna
Donations can be made through the
GoFundMe platform, or by check to the
Kahuna Memorial Project in care of the Art
Center of Estes Park.
Those interested in knowing more about the t
Sponsorship Packages may email: aolli
KahunaMemorial@gmail.com •
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Photo by Jeff,Cold' ell * .
KAFIUNA
MEMORIAL
PROJECT
THE PLAN
The Kahuna Memorial Project is a
grassroots, all-volunteer effort that issued
a Call for Artist Qualifications as part of
the selection process to commission the
sculpture artist to create a life-sized
- - memorial. The committee members also
work with stakeholders in the Town of
Estes and Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Opportunities to improve public
Ople understanding about safe behaviors when
�r observing wildlife is an integral part of
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• ' The fundraising campaign kicked off May 10,
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memorial commissioned, built and installed
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, The committee organizers will follow the
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closely with the Town of Estes Park as a site
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!k• ,i f ` is selected for the bronzed monument and
memorial setting.
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interested individuals to learn more, follow
progress and share personal memories of
watching Kahuna and other elk watching
experiences.
Photo by Michele Hunt
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Momentum With Gratitude...
Kahuna Memorial Project Update
The Kahuna Memorial steering committee ART CENTER
continues to forge ahead at a steady pace to bring ! I- ig OF ESTES PARK
each focused element of the memorial into place.
With much appreciation to those in the trenches U Our alliance with the Art Center Is one of the
with us,we are thrilled to share the most recent best a group could ever wish for in a community
activity highlights. project partner.From financial management to
'� e� event support,we are thankful for Board Officer
SCULPTOR ARTIST Alice League,Gallery Manager Lars Sage.and all
A Call for Artist Qualifications has been made and Colorado native Iocelyn those associated with the Art Center of Estes
an official selection will be announced in early wildlife sculptures,.wile s ores m Park that have helpedget the Kahuna Memorial
2023.The formal post made through Sculpture presented an Art Talk at the project off to a great start.By the way,many
Digest states that the project will be a bronze Art Center dt than behind appreciate Alice's volunteer work because she
9 P 1 the scenes deals of PW
sculpture of Kahuna the elk that will integrate safe bringing a Monet was a National Philanthropy Day nominee for
scure to life,and
wildlife viewing education through wayfinding showed a sample Kahuna this year's Enduring Service Philanthropist!
kiosks and innovative digital learning.To learn day maiuette as part or
the process.
more about the expectations and qualifications for
the artist commission.check out !lip:f;tas„ it irIcor,12022,'10i05Ikahurn
hltps'./lwww-kahunamemoriaLeom/sculpture iii2 -I--.p'1 Crt h L.:on:p•cs'
CONCEPT DESIGN
Teaming up with Colorado State University(CSU) :,' KAH U N A CLICK
Landscape Architecture professor.Lori Catalano.
and her advanced landscape architecture class r PHOTOGRAPHERS
has taken our storytelling to a whole new level r-
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when describing the vision of the Kahuna - Photographers and Silent Auction
Memorial site.Student teams produced several Bidders help raise S6500
computer renderings and concept boards of what Br raging the Kahuna Memorial Project to life Is
the memorial site might look like.Elk Fest booth ilnii made possible through the!ncredi"bull"Images
visitors and Art Talk participants were enamored `. snapped and shared by the multitude of
with the ideas and expressed support of the photographers that followed Kahuna.
memorial efforts. Several photlly g printsed forraphersCommemorating Kahuna during the first rut
With observer's feedback in mind-we are now the spent auction winners. season without ham in Moraine Park,generous
working with CSU to refine one single concept that wit Martinez ra n�sly photographers donated favorite images they
wrote a specwl ge on captured of Kahuna for the Kahuna Photo
weaves in engaging touchpoints of timeless safety his print for bid contributor,
messaging with digital engagement,sponsor lenny Maswd!. Exhibition and Silent Auction held during Elk Fest!
recognition and visitor seating along the pathway A special thank you to contributing photographers:Randy Crawford,Kan
sprinkled with native plantings and natural stone. Franklin,Richard Hahn.Richie Hayward,Robert Lawley,Michael Madrid,Brad
Manard,Rick Martinez,Fred McClanahan,lr.,Kyle Medina,Benjamin Missey,
SITE SELECTION Mary Moore,Victoria Samuel,Dennis Smith,Richard Spratley,Cosia Plsowicz
Knowing that determining the official location is Steward,Megan Rios,Matthew Ross,km Ward and Dawn Wilson,
key to the sculpture design and the A huge THANK YOU goes out to all the silent auction bidders.Your donations
hardscape/softscape plans of the memorial,we got us over the S40,000 mark in just five months after launching the Initiative!
continue to work closely with the Town of Estes Keep sending us pics of where you hang your Kahuna prints!
Park to identify the best location for the memorial.
We have secured 811 utility markings for the top
contender location and are reviewing feasibility of SPONSORSHIP
site design concepts with the lown's administrator
and parks supervisor. With the town staffs DONATIONS
guidance in hand,the Steering Committee will OVI >
make a presentation in early 2023 to the town's • 'we appreciate Visit Estes Park,our first Velvet
Parks Advisory Board to seek their endorsement. ,�' a' Sponsor,for helping promote the Kahuna Photo
and then go before the Town Trustees for final ��- Exhibition as part of the Chamber of Commerce's
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site approval. Beyond Elk Fest program.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK CHAMPIONING
WAYSIDE EXHIBIT IN DESIGN PHASE •
We are excited to announce that the Kahuna SAFETY AMBASSADOR
Memorial committee Is collaborating with the
National Park Service to design,build and install a
�' Mountain ambassador of safe wildlife viewing
Work toward positioning Kahuna as the Rocky
new outdoor interpretive sign for Moraine Park,
practices is making progress and we are grateful
Imagery will feature Kahuna photography,as well 'i for those championing this important effort.
as a bronzed bas relief of Kahuna and his unique
antlers for a tactile experience.The messaging will r_ Rocky Mountain Rack CardsfDave Rusk
a>s donating premium visitor rack space for Think.
include site-relevant information about elk living and PIli. Watch,Respect Kahuna safety cards during Rut
traversing Moraine Park,as well as safety tips while . - Season.
observing elk in Rocky Mountain National Park. Do
OD a_:;eft.. � The Local Herd artist Timothy Herd-donating
Keep an eye out for news around the approved hundreds of Local Herd comic books for the
design and unveiling of the installed exhibit ,'.j";�s! Kahuna Elk Fest booth and collaborating on elk
overlooking Kahuna's favorite spot in the park next "e''r'�� safety related cartoons.
Spring! National Park Service-using Kahuna Imagery for
elk viewing safety tips on he visitor center's
electronic monitors.
Bugle On! • • • • ,
JOCELYN RUSSELL — Wildlife Sculptor
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• Internationally recognized for her
wildlife and animal sculptures _ ; 1
• Named Artist of the Year 2022 by the
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Dallas Safari Club
• Serves on the Board of Directors of the I v.• 4! I
prestigious Society of Animal Artists 2..
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• Accomplished monument sculptor-
1cl• Secretariat Monuments
• Sgt Reckless,Marine Corps
National Museum
• Audubon Zoo,New Orleans
• Presented an Art Talk at the Fstes Park
Art Center during Elk Fest 2022,
unveiling a clay"sketch"of Kahuna to J `t
describe the process of creating life s
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Safety Awareness
• Utilize state-of-the-art solutions to communicate safety messages and
Touch po i nts encourage onsite interactivity-QRC and NFC tags
• Appeal to wide-range of audiences from youth to mature adults
TAP to NFC Popups Google Map Geotags wayside Exhibit
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Contact Info
For questions, information gathering, Anyone is welcome to mail or drop
a request for photographs or a off donations to:
speaker at a local group meeting, Art Center of Estes Park
we want to hear from you by Attention: Kahuna Memorial
emailing us at: 517 Big Thompson Avenue, Unit 201
KahunaMemorial@gmail.com Estes Park, CO 80517
WEBSITE
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Exhibit a world-class bronze
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pocket-park setting that will draw
significant attention and integrate
wildlife viewing safety messaging
for the general public through
user-friendly technology.
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PROGRESS
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• Committee Charter establishedrasa
• Alliance set with Art Center of Estes Park
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• Public awareness campaign launched
• $41,000+in donations to date
• Colorado-native and internationally
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• Site evaluation conducted
• Concept design created in collaboration Our Partners
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• Inviting environment with added
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• Town of Estes Park to allocate Iii �'�,
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Think.Watch.Respect.
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Elk are wild animals.They are not tame pets or zoo-animals.
If you encounter elk.while hiking,back away slowly.
1 Give them space and allow them to pass. - -
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It is never wise to approach elk.
Male elk(bulls)are especially aggressive during the
Fall rut season and female elk(cows)are very
C protective of their calves in the Spring
STAY
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75-100
FEET
Keep your distance. AWAY
Do not turn your back on an elk to take a"selfie'!
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An elk can see a person as a threat and decide to
run or"charge"at the person in a matter of seconds.
ELK 5
CAN
RUN
40 MPH Avoid sudden movement or loud noises.
If they are aware of your presence,
you are too close.__ -
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Feeding,calling,clicking,whistling or making
noises of any kind to attract elk is illegal. -
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A good rule of thumb when trying to photograph elk is
"GIVE THEM ROOM.USE YOUR ZOOM!"
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7/19/2023
Town-Owned Parcel on
Dry Gulch Road
Study Session
July 25,2023
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Purpose
• Gauge the Town Board's interest in assessing the development potential of
the Town-owned property located off Dry Gulch Road (between Westover
Construction to the north and Northridge Meadow Condominiums to the
south)
• This property has been identified in the past as a possible location for the
construction of housing.
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Dry Gulch - Present Situation
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• The 2023 Housing Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan V;,I,DFRE SDPP2 .
indicates a great need for additional housing in the Estes �°" a•,
Valley, especially for local employees.
• A recommended strategy to address the identified need is to
develop housing on properties already owned by the Town or •
the Estes Park Housing Authority. o }
• "Dry Gulch" is a Town-owned property located off Dry t
Gulch Road between Westover Construction to the north :.. • 4,
and Northridge Meadow Condominiums to the south. de ��
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• Zoned E (Estate) -04,--
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• 4.08 acres h EDOwORT i
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• Density Potential: —60 units luxD oA°°„ �,
am, AL.., • Adjacent to Wildfire workforce housing development.
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History / Challenges
• In 2018,the Town Board consi•ered partnering with a developer to build up to 64
workforce housing units on the property.
• At the time,there were a few challenges that ultimately resulted in discontinued discussions
with the development partner
• Erroneous designation of the property as"Open Space"in the Zoning Map
• Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map at the time(which is not regulatory)shows the
property as"Parks/Recreation/Open Space."
• Site access issues
• The newest Future Land Use Map, part of the recently adopted Comprehensive Plan,
has the property labelled as "Natural Resource Conservation & Parks."
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Question for the Town Board
• With . I of this in mind, and acknowledging that the Future Land Use map is
not regulatory or binding, does the Town Board have any interest in staff
investing the resources necessary to evaluate the development potential of
the site?
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TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Future Town Board Study Session Agenda Ite
July 25, 2023
August 8, 2023 Items Approved — Unscheduled:
• Efficiency Works Programs Overview • Governing Policies Updates
• FEMA Flood Map Update • Stanley Park Master Plan
Implementation
August 22, 2023 • Downtown Loop Updates as Necessary
• Visit Estes Park Holiday Event • Southwest Energy Efficiency Project
• Planning Fee Schedule (SWEEP)
• Bed and Breakfast Code Update
Items for Town Board Consideration:
September 12, 2023 None
• Distributed Energy Resources Strategy
Overview
September 26, 2023
• Joint Study Session with Larimer
County Board of County
Commissioners - Visit Estes Park
Operating Plan
November 14, 2023
• Distributed Energy Resources
Integration Planning
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