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Home My WebLink AboutPACKET Community Development 2008-05-014 1 Preparation date: 04/25/08 Revision date: 04/29/08 AGENDA TOWN OF ESTES PARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE May 1, 2008 8:00 a.m. Board Room, Town Hall 1) PUBLIC COMMENT 2) CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU * a) DISCUSSION ITEMS: i) Bond Park Usage & Fee Policy ii) Fairgrounds Fee Structure b) ACTION ITEM: i) Estes Park Fun Run and Fun Festival - Request Approval ii) Praise in the Park Concert - Request Approval c) REPORTS: i) Marketing Committee Report ii) Public Relations Report iii) Visitors Services Report iv) CVB Group Sales Report v) Estes Park Conference Center Report 3) MUSEUM/SENIOR CENTER SERVICES DEPARTMENT a) ACTION ITEM: i) Museum Sign Bids - Request Approval b) REPORTS: i) Museum Monthly Report ii) Senior Center Monthly Report 4) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT a) ACTION ITEM: b) REPORTS: i) Community Development Financial Report ii) Monthly Building Permit Summary 5) ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT a) ACTION ITEM: b) REPORTS: NOTE: The Community Development Committee reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was prepared. 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Preparation date: 04/25/08 Revision date: AGENDA TOWN OF ESTES PARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE May 1, 2008 8:00 a.m. Board Room, Town Hall 1) PUBLIC COMMENT 2) CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU a) ACTION ITEM: i) Estes Park Fun Run and Fun Festival - Request Approval ii) Praise in the Park Concert - Request Approval b) REPORTS: i) Marketing Committee Report ii) Public Relations Report iii) Visitors Services Report iv) CVB Group Sales Report v) Estes Park Conference Center Report 3) MUSEUM/SENIOR CENTER SERVICES DEPARTMENT a) ACTION ITEM: i) Museum Sign Bids - Request Approval b) REPORTS: i) Museum Monthly Report ii) Senior Center Monthly Report 4) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT a) ACTION ITEM: D b) REPORTS: i) Community Development Financial Report ii) Monthly Building Permit Summary 5) ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT a) ACTION ITEM: D b) REPORTS: NOTE: The Community Development Committee reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was prepared. p4/28/7008 MON 12:41 FAX 9705862816 EP Administration @001 ********************************* *** FAX ACTIVITY REPORT TX/RX *** ********************************* ST. 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BROADCAST ECM 1 ORN- +00'-331 .il-- ----Il- FILIEÂ· i , 't, Preparation date: 04/25/08 Revision date: 04/29/08 AGENDA TOWN OF ESTES PARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE May 1, 2008 8:00 a.m. Board Room, Town Hall 1) PUBLIC COMMENT 2) CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU * a) DISCUSSION ITEMS: i) Bond Park Usage & Fee Policy ii) Fairgrounds Fee Structure b) ACTION ITEM: i) Estes Park Fun Run and Fun Festival - Request Approval ii) Praise in the Park Concert - Request Approval c) REPORTS: i) Marketing Committee Report ii) Public Relations Report iii) Visitors Services Report iv) CVB Group Sales Report v) Estes Park Conference Center Report 3) MUSEUM/SENIOR CENTER SERVICES DEPARTMENT a) ACTION ITEM: i) Museum Sign Bids - Request Approval b) REPORTS: i) Museum Monthly Report ii) Senior Center Monthly Report 4) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT a) ACTION ITEM: D b) REPORTS: i) Community Development Financial Report ii) Monthly Building Permit Summary 5) ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT a) ACTION ITEM: b) REPORTS: NOTE: The Community Development Committee reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was prepared. ' 1 Administration Memo To: Community Development Committee From: Jacqueline Halburnt Date: April 29,2008 Subject: Bond Park Staff would like to have a general discussion regarding Bond Park usage and fees, with the potential of creating a more standardized process. Also, we believe it may be time to review the fairground fees as well. ' 1 Estes Park Convention & Visitors Bureau Memo TO: Community Development From: Bo Winslow - Fairgrounds and Special Events Cc: Jacqueline Halburnt, Lowell Richardson, Tom Pickering Date: May 1,2008 Re: Estes Park Fun Run BACKGROUND: The Estes Park Marathon is requesting the use of Bond Park and MacGregor Ave for a fun run and fun run festival on June 14th, 2008. The festival is from 1 :00 pm until 5:00 pm. The fun run is from 2:00pm until 3:00 pm. The festival will have a variety of games and educational events for children. All games, events, and education are free of charge. There will be a bouncing obstacle course for the kids to play in. This course will have state required insurance as well as the town will be named as an additional insured on the policy the Estes Park Marathon has. This event is set up to educate the youth about the community and the environment. There will be an area that teaches kids about recycling, composting and worm farms as well as a variety of other fun-kid related activities. The fun run will be conduded during the festival and will be on MacGregor Ave. The festival is requesting the closure of MacGregor Ave from 2:00 pm until 3:pm. The run would go up and down MacGregor Ave. on the east side. The west side of the road would be closed and used only to allow people whom have parked in the area access to leave. (This would all be monitored by race officials.) The road would be blocked off at Elkhorn Ave, Park Lane and Wonderview. There will be signage letting people know of the race and the closures. BUDGET/COST: NA ACTION: Approve use of Bond Park and Closure of MacGregor Ave. f , Estes Park Convention & Visitors Bureau Memo TO: Community Development From: Bo Winslow - Fairgrounds and Events CC: Jacqueline Halburnt, Lowell Richardson and Tom Pickering Date: May 1, 2008 Re: Praise in the Park BACKGROUND: Chris Moody is requesting to hold a free conced in Bond Park on June 20th and July 25th 2008 from 7pm until 8:30 pm. This is a Christian Rock Band requesting to play amplified music. BUDGET/COST: There would be a fee for stage rental (if needed) of $250.00 per day. (revenue for Town) ACTION: Approve event. 1 f i Estes Park Convention & Visitors Bureau Memo To: Community Development Committee, Trustees Levine, Eisenlauer, and Miller From: Peter Marsh, Director of Communications CC: Jacquie Halburnt, Lowell Richardson, Tom Pickering Date: Date 4-23-08 Re: CVB Marketing Committee - Mayl, 2008 REPORTS: as of March 31. 1. 2007 Visitors Guide Requests - up 2.55% (350 copies) over of the same period last year.* 2. Visitors Guide Downloads - as part of a new baseline, visitors guide downloads totaled 7,652 at the end of March. 3. Magazine Advertising - advertising generated requests have decreased 12.22% when compared to last year.*(one large lead generator decided to pull their Readership Service Business Reply Card from the March issue causing a drop in leads of approximately 2,325. The publication has guaranteed the difference will be made up during the balance of the year). Adding that difference back in would put ad generated requests ahead of last year by 15.8% 4. E-Mail Requests for Visitors Guides - continue to average 6% ahead of 2007, The 2008 total is also higher than 2005, and 2006 Y-T-D as well. 5. Internet Advertising - Google Adwords response levels are 30% ahead of last year running at a Cost Per Click of $0.34. Yahoo Keywords campaign, started February 5, is still a work in progress with ad revisions, keyword revisions and tune-ups at least weekly to improve campaign performance. Colorado.com continues to excel with a click through rate (CTR) of 1.50% compared to their average CTR of 0.20%. Our click through rate of 1.50% was the highest of all Colorado.com advertisers in March. 6. Work In Progress - Jazz Fest radio, fall magazine ad production, on-line regional event ad production, Wool Market promotion, event posters, etc. ACTION ITEM: None BACKGROUND: N/A BUDGET/COST: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A 1 Estes Park Convention & Visitors Bureau Memo TO: Community Development Committee From: Suzy Blackhurst CC: Jacqueline Halburnt, Lowell Richardson, Tom Pickering, Peter Marsh Date: April 25,2008 Re: Public Relations Report 1) www.EstesParkCVB.com updates and enhancements Programming changes to improve user friendliness and content for all non business listing pages have been completed by Resort Technology Partners (RTP), the CVB's service provider, making way for significant improvements in the site's functionality. Press releases issued since January have been posted to the "media room" (weekly calendar mailings are not included in the "press room" pages), and have been optimized by Right Now Communications, the CVB's optimization consultants from their California office. Information about 388 individual events have been posted to the website, representing 22 percent increase over the 318 events posted throughout 2007. In addition to the increased number of event postings, about 75 percent of all listings now include a photograph illustrating the event. Captions have been added to all content area photos, a move considered to be a site development best practice element. Captions increase natural optimization as well as provide greater accessibility for people with disabilities in using assistive technology when accessing our website. Two sections have new names to more fully accurately describe content and its importance to visitors: The Arts & Culture tab is now named "The Village;" "Things to Do Information" was renamed "Top Picks" on the flyout from "Things to Do." In the works are substantial additions to "The Village" content and significant changes to presentation of material in the "Weddings, Reunions & Groups Section." Additionally, revised programming for new features on the Home Page is nearly complete. We anticipate testing the programming in early May . 2) Significant News Coverage â€¢ A June 2007 familiarization tour has resulted in a Minneapolis Star Tribune travel story featuring Estes Park. â€¢ Estes Park Jazz Festival information has begun appearing in Front Range publications. â€¢ The Weather Channel Website lists Estes Park as a "top ten family vacation destination." 1 ,. 3) E-News Statistics Readers and viewers from the March 21 e-newsletter increased slightly since March 28. More than 54% of e-newsletters delivered have been opened; in March the confirmed open rate Was at number was 53.6%. According to industry standards, any open rate over 20% is considered "excellent." The next newsletter is scheduled for distribution next week in accordance with the plan to release a newsletter every six weeks. 4) Press Coverage: Ql-2008 Web stories: Total Value of Web Information Placements: $ 166,546.00 Total Number of Web Information Placements: 40 Average Value of Each Web Information Placement: $ 4,163.65 Colorado Newspapers Total Value of Newspaper Story Placements*: $ 36,789.70 Total Column Inches in Story Placements: 1,278.75 Average Value of Column Inches of Coverage: $ 28.77 Total Number of Placements: 187 * A calculation equating free publicity in publications that are members of the Colorado Press Association for coverage initiated by activities of the CVB, had the CVB paid for the same amount of space. Estes Park Convention & Visitors Bureau Menlo To: Community Development Committee - Trustees Eisenlauer, Levine, and Miller From: Teri Salerno, Visitor Services Manager CC: Tom Pickering Date: April 27,2008 Re: March & April Visitor Services Report 1. March Visitors Center Traffic The center experienced a 19% decrease in Visitors Center traffic over March, 2007. This March, we had 7,839 visitors come through the center, for an average of 261 people per day. Last year, we saw 9,675 visitors in March, an average of 312 per day. 2. March Telephone Calls Visitor Services staff fielded a total of 1,333 calls this March and 1,641 calls in March, 2007. 3. April Visitors Center Traffic The center experienced a 5.5% decrease in visitors this April over the traffic seen in April, 2007. This April, 8,773 people came through our doors, an average of 292 people per day. We had 9,272 visitors last April, for an average of 320 people per day. 4. April Telephone Calls Visitor Services staff fielded a total of 1,478 calls this year, as opposed to 1,490 calls in April, 2007. NOTE: Estimates forvisitortraffic and telephone calls were used April 28 - 30 in orderto complete this report by the deadline. 5. Volunteer Ambassadors: Soon to start every day Saturday, May 17 we will begin our summer hours and be open daily from 9A - 8P. These hours will continue through the second weekend in October. May 17 is also the first day the Ambassadors will begin to assist daily with Visitor Services at the front counter, instead of only on the weekends. 6 Volunteer Ambassadors: Recruitment We are currently recruiting new Ambassadors. Five have recently moved away to other states, so we are working to fill those gaps, while several others have moved from the active list to the substitute list. We will be interviewing interested Ambassadors soon, and are confident we will be able to fill the empty spaces in order to complete our summer schedule. Currently, there are 61 active Ambassadors available to assist with walk-in Visitor Services. Our goal is to keep this number closer to 70 and we will be working toward reaching this goal. 7. Seasonal Staff: Hiring Process Over The CVB has hired five seasonal staff to help us with the upcoming busy season. We are quite fortunate to have four returning staff from previous years, and the fifth is new as a seasonal worker, but is also one of our volunteer Ambassadors. All do a great job and we look forward to working with them this summer. 8. Estes Park 2007 Visitor Guide: Distribution from the Visitors Center We have distributed nearly 7,500 Visitor Guides through the Visitors Center to date. This distribution includes walk-in visitors, Estes Park businesses, other town departments, and conferences attended by Julie Nikolai. 1 Estes Park Convention & Visitors Bureau Memo To: CDC Committee From: Julie Nikolai CC: Jacquie Halburnt, Lowell Richardson, Tom Pickering Date: April 29,2008 Re: Group Sales Report Estes Park Conference Center Update The Conference Center and Estes Park CVB have been mentioned in several trade magazine articles this quarter after writers conducted interviews with Julie. Included were UP\'s Colorado Supplement, Meetings West Magazine, Colorado Meetings and Events Magazine and APWA's magazine The Pract#ioner, which showcased the Snow & Ice Conference in 2007. In addition, advertisements were placed in Co/orado Meetings and Events Magazine, which is a co-op ad, PCIVIA's newsletter and CSAE's membership directory. Julie attended MIC (Meeting Industry Council) Conference which included a variety of educational sessions. Now on the editorial advisory board for Colorado Meetings and Events Magazine, we have the opportunity to get both the conference center and the Estes Park area mentioned more in the magazine (as is evidenced with the attachments.) While Conference Center sales still appear to be good, two groups have cancelled in the first quarter on very short notice. One group was booked in Jan of 2008 and cancelled their March 2008 city-wide in late February. The second cancellation was a May 2008 group, booked in 2006, that cancelled in March. Both gave reasons of low attendance. CVB Group Sales Report The CVB exhibited in three wedding shows in the first quarter of 2008. Stakeholders were given the opportunity to participate in these shows and the assistance manning the booth was very helpful. The three shows took place in Loveland, Longmont and Westminster; focusing on Front Range brides getting engaged at Christmas, New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day. We shared a total of 183 qualified leads with our stakeholders for these shows. Overall, group referrals and leads for the CVB seem to be on target with previous years. See attached reports for monthly leads for 2008 and the compilation for 2005-2008. f I I Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park received mention through several trade artides regarding one day excursions from Denver area, as well as through updates regarding conference and group facilities in the region. See attachments. As with last year, we continue to place an ad in Reunions Magazine, which is a national publication available at no charge to all reunion planners. Our 2008 listing is attached. All scheduling and plans have been completed for the upcoming Rocky Mountain Guides Assodation FAM Tour, which will be held in Estes Park on Sunday, May 18#. 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Over 800 people attended this year's event. in adell- 961*,1 tion, this war's event had over 84 exhibitors. and 17 Major Spon- + sors. The event included over 20 educational sessions inchiding break-out jessi()ns ranging on topics from the role of code entbrce- i ment m keeping sidewalks clear of snow to how to be prepared in - - time ofcrisis to a sharing of blizzard stories from the previous year. - Six of the : - 41 .... â‚¬14 ~ sponsors also -P--- - -il.*11[,-~icontlileted exhibitor â€¢ P~lit -111. N showcases Ii)r ~ attendees [ }le Force America, GMCO Corporation. Honnen Equipment Company, 2007 event was John Deere, Kois Brothers Equipment. Layton Truck Equipment, 1---1--.i~.4 chaired by McCandless International, -~ Larry- Schnei- i : Macdonald Equipment, der Street ~ ,-Â· Â· ~ :Â·Â·Â· -f a.Â·Â·Â·' Â· ' -+J,,. Mack Trucks. 0. J. Wat- A,Â· ' -- Superinten- i son Equipment. M} IC -0 .-tfip-flj dent tor tlie 31,32 ..' Kenworth. Transwest --44// City of Fort 46 .,Â£,Â·f 9-'~ Trucks, and White Moun- C.Ollins. tain Chain. ,...â€¢A'~797*!â‚¬ 2.62 :M... %74 The Snow and 60394 Â·1938'091 Â· t~ CONGRATULATIONS C.unt-e~Â·- + .,033--'~7~.; .6.44*1....AT,~4:*~:~f~ 1~ - .r -44.1? + 7~ to Larry Schneider and his ence Con}init- -2~~W8M~~p~,T-,1 4-e~~~ ,' 1Â« .~% entire committee fur an tee included Larry Schneider (Chair). Ron Wagoner, Joan ('lirpen- ~-t~t~..i'Â· -:Af@*... - .91;.Ii:6 . excellent conference, once TEr'/mis. L..f L , r&&* ter. Dennis Allen. Dave Chambers. Ron Morin, Dave Mahany Judy Workman, Tom Russell. Ray Porter, Joe Owens, Holli Bv Dave Frazier Keyser, Julie Nikolai. Abel Moreno. and Kami Johle. v ===2*2*%#~=bio#Wtewâ‚¬&4 ['he Roadeo Committee in- cluded: Ron Wagoner, Dar- lene Trujillo. Dann> Robinett. Kurt Pease, Keith Presidents kiessage 2 .lessee. Kevin Mchachern, Al Gomez. Don Miller, Mike , Construction Inspection Conf. 2 Onken. Jern, Johnston, Rick .;~ 12 'v '1 . ;.1.~ ~4 ~ ~~~aw ,~ Dietz. 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Here, & NOÂ·.426<,A 1 even art appreciation at the Moraine Park Museum. iii the birthplace of Crocs, several galleries show- In JulY, the park explodes with wildflowers; during case local artists and a drop-iii art studio stocked , L 1 the October rutting season, elk bucks bilgle and bash with supplies encourages unscheduled creativity. horns to impress the ladich. And Boulderites-no strangers to fine food-credit . GET CONNECTED Niwot's restaurants as among the area's best. Garden of the Gods 11 >> Hiking isn't the only way to explore these pictur- Black Canyon of the Gunnison BLACK CANYON OF THE 1 1 GUNNISON NATIONAL PARK esque rock formations just Olltside Colorado Springs. 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Today, 19th centunÂ· buildings (more than Cafion City WWW ICA,11, morri.Or' ' 0 l-F, 4 200) are preserved in a town as quaint as a toy train >> An hour-and-a-half from Colorado Springs, this ~' set. Shopits boutiques and gallerica hike 14,060-foot quaint town oIl the Arkansas River pairs outdoor NI\NOT V,'wv, :-p/votcoloradocor" 1 1 Mt, Bierstadt or ride the Georgetown Loop, a his- adventure with historical pursuits. Go whitewater toric narrow-gauge railroad. rafting through the dramatically narrow Royal (jorge PALISADE or just cross the famous bridge spanning the gulf. ww N towno f palit>aae or-g Vail Evenings, ride a dinner train on tile historic Royal ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK >> Snow is no prerequisite for visiting one of Gorge Railroad for an elegant meal. WW .Av I ir,5 00 1/rorric Colorado's best-known ski resorts. Vail's golf, hiking I WINTER PARK SKI TRAIN ni and shopping are as world-class as its sl<>pcs. This Morrison www i,it fair con p luxe haven has a rugged side, too. An easy three-mile >> This tiny foothills town is the gateway to Red ~:i VAIL hike from Vail Pass leads to the Shrine Molintain Rocks Amphitheatre, the famed opeii-air concert n.tivÂ·t vis,t,a.I,alle; corr i, Inn, a rustic hut that perches atop the nlotintains venue that has attracted rock's greatest acts. Strut like an eagle's nest. onstage like Bono before a roaring crowd, then visit H the on-site rock and roll museum. Afterward, dine Palisade at 1-he bort, a Morrison restaurant where mountain >> Fifteen minuteseastot Cirand Junction, Colorado's men serve bear and other game Ineats and open ~ i fresh produce capital is one sweet stop. Cherry champagne with a tomahawk. 1 orchards blossom in April and ripen in June; by August, Palisade's famous peaches are ready for Winter Park Ski Train picking. Grapes are another star crop, and local vint- The ski train has delivered skiers to the slopes in style ners ferment this fruit into surprisingly impressive since the 1950s. 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Sonic Rocks are actually kind of cool. -Shana jonie people indy think they're cheesy, but with a less expensive, custom Swiss Army knife--type Karie '..joidnat'If p ."jib urre!/r)Â·.5 + C:ent> "Beit of corkscrew/beverage opener kit at www.#-adav.meed. i r,lornÂ·11- 4#J,r.16 c -4, :i ,â€¢: Com for $] .5-1 each (quantit)- of 200). FIND IT: This hot desk diversion that chirps, whistles and sizzles is available at Progressive Gifts 4. in your office or house during winter months $3.99. ' It's hard to beat flowers and herbs growing & Incentives (www.pgiproducts.com) starting at i , or anv time of year. Garden-in-a-bag' flowers and I herbs can be grown in a sunny windowsill,ind are ~_ ~ Antibacterial spray pens are cool giveaways neatly contained in a leak-Proof bag. 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Bol-i!,9.Je Don.'01 West -- by Beth Buehler and Meghan McAndrews FIND IT: www.obbgifts.corn, prices vary WINTER 2008 >>www.comeetingsmag com | COM+F 33 PHOTO COURIff.Y (Dr ORIC.INAL BA ,<El BOUTI<DUE DENVER VvE:T Denver Art Museum's (DAM) recent addition of On the northeast side of City Park is the Denver Museum the Daniel Libeskind-designed I lamilton Building of Nature & Science, which has a 12.850-square-foot has doubled available rental space. DAM can hold up to atrium for up to 600 guests. For more intimate gatherings. 500 for a reception and 360 for a sit-down dinner. a host of lounges, community rooms, lobbies and sInallei atriums are available. Another cultural facility, located only blocks from DANI i.s the Colorado History Museum. The entire building can be rented for parties up to 1,000 guests. An DENVER'S SPORTS HUBS offer a large variety of . ~ ~~ added perk in summer is the third-floor Capitol View options with a mix of eateries, conference rooms, suites 13 lerrace. Rita Rollman, museum rentals manager says, "The and access to championship athletics along with the added Â£ views from the terrace are incredible, I have seen singles mix- bonus of I )enver RTD light rail service. en, a holiday party for the Watercolor Society, office retreats and everything iii between use the spaces in unique ways. INVESCO Field at Mile High hab the caliality for R more than 75,000 people; thecombination ofmeeting F I knvers expansive City Park is home to the Denver space, field access and private suites make this the largest ~- 7,00 and Denver Museum of Nature and Science. 9 option for a I )enver sports rental. "We host over 250 private ~ like attending events at Denver's culmral organizations. It events a Year-teambuikling, corponite meetings, holiday C is a great way to see visiting exhilib throughout the year, parties, nonprofit galas. You name it, and \ve will make it !Â· while attending various events," says l.isa Fasolo Frishman, happen," emphasizes Devon E. Vanden-ort, >pecia] events : executive director of Social Venture Partners. a fund of The administ r.11 i )r. Denver Foundation. Pepsi Center, home of Denver, NBA and NHI. Denver Zoo is a wild and beautiful escape popular teams, is notorious for great genie and rock concert - fur events as large as 6,000 people, notably May sulte packages. The arena also can hoht a 300-person, through September when private, after- hours zoo access is fit down dinner or very large event, like the 1)emocratio included in nighttime rental of the Conoco Zoo Gardens. Narional (.onvention. /3 13 , .iÂ· llllilltllillillilililillllil!lllllllllllllilli!illllillllllillllilllllllli]llllllllllllllllllllllliliil]liliiijlli J Quick & Easy Excursions 3 1 1 BOULDER Manitou Cliff Dwellings (iri Â·nearby lÂ·lanitou Springs) and f >> Horne to :he-University of Colorado, Boulder is much more much mote, making thb: oty an worthy excursion than a college town. With the Flatiron Mountains provid- 1 Ing a srunt.ing backdrop, this picturesque town is home + - .~4 TES PA.fE_L----w' many ultrachons. the scenery alone is Worth the 40-minute >> Just 90 minutes from Denver International Airport is ~' drive The pedestrian Pearl Street Mall offers eclectic bou- tho quaint.town of Estes Park,.Wil'-1 .irnazing scenery, this Â· ' 2 1 Iques and award-winning restaurants. Boulder's Chautauqua gateway town to Ro-ky Mountalh N,aional Park offers every -,- 127 leatures hiking trails, spectacular views, meeting and irriag,nable. outdoor acll.'!ly, li-,cluding fly-fishing and horse- eveit space, delicious meals al the historic Dining Hali, and back riding. In wintertirrie, 1 ne Warrning House offers snow-Â· Â·Â· : reg. Ar hedures and performances at the Com;nunity House. shoe tours and won,en s ttiking :C,ur.5, ideal for groups , .c:~estial Seasonings is headquartered in Boulder, and yol.i can lake a free, 45-minute tour ot the company's tea-rnaking GOLDEN ;i process and sample the newi.Ar flavors. >> rhe 01(1-fashioned ambiance of Golden is a flashback to ..'Â·,-4 " i. ' Cokyaric,h, WG'.Â·.:rr rÂ·Â·,6:i-ithi)'e:' Â·Jilst .40 mir,ute from D'A, It's ".*.-Â· COLORADO SPRINGS . the perfec' 4: â€žÂ· F ...: e trip.Â· Golder, :s home to Coors BreÂ·wery. 0.1~ >> Cok,rado Springs is 70 miles south of- Denver arld oti,?rs Â·'.f.twbiÂ¢h *oiters a .60-3-,liti.1%.group lou ending with samoles Â·-gÂ·.iii many attractions, one being 11Â·o rriust-see Seven Falls wa'er- Â·.- ''in the brewery'i; 4,c.Dita'ity-Â·lounge, Heritage Square is a ,.;:'~2 1,311, wnich cascades 181 teet down a solid cliff of Pikes Poak 1.,r'.ique .11.roator, l,Â·44 4'idudes an dpine sHde, mini golf, go- :.1 2 grarilte. 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' 1 Â·- ~':.'510. :.,;.Mi<'0!Â·t@;.1.i'Â·91 - .-64*:,4,'* ;362.thi: -Â·50-3 -422 ..0>-/ 3%24{D-dn-ve f Ldieeiszf~4 Lioldt Fi AgE fr23 FRONT RANGE For a city that celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, Denver has est- fi493395.Â·lfrjft-= i.i-~221Â·.499:4.0~04;nO t, 41> :2 0-- Â·Â· c.24....7 6,Â·rÂ·t,49.-1.Â·.~I,+- ftfor'-.3 433% The largest light rail project in U.S. history is currdntly under of- ablished itself as a meetings rriecca and deserves as much respect as ffconstruction in Denver. A 12-year, $4.7 billion plan is under way , some of the country's stalwarts. In f to expand the region's public transportation system with 119 i.9 fmiles ofnew light rail and commuterrail. 4 -4 0 2008, the city will play host to the 1 534*The city's downtown Union Station will becomela hub for rail Democratic National Convention, the American Association of Mus- flines that will branch out to all parts of the city, including a light eums Annual Meeting, the National - rail line to Golden in 2013 and a commuter rail line to Boulder Performing Arts Conference and ~~ and Longmont in 2014. The new plan will offer commuter rail the Congressional Medal of Honor ; service between Denver International Airport and downtown ; Conference. Each event antariates ftp:enver.'by ?014...:.-442.69(9>...44;.3:~Â·416.-?6.,-1 >1112.1:31 ...6~ *. >.9 :i..Â·..juouatrueâ‚¬64*441â‚¬64{Â»iftâ‚¬6-Â·1.40JÂ·Â· ji. national Frieclia coverage and atter-t- ~~990Â¢*3*~~f.-4, .~6"~"**v+*~f~39*595434%*fbt*9*442@94i34:Â·- dees torn around the world. Denver also scored a coup last year by land- There are 63 meeting rooms totaltrig There are eight new hotels with ing a 10-year contract (starting in 100,000 square feet, all on one level. a total of 1,400 guest rooms planned 2010) bringing the SIA SnowSports A total of 85,000 square feet of for downtown Denver during the next Trade Show to town. hotel-quality ballroom space is also three years, including new luxury The recerit expansion of the Colo- available, and the 5,000-seat Wells properties. I his is in addition to the rado Convention Center and the Fargo Theatre can be used as a lec- 1,100-room Hyatt Regency Denver at opening of several new hotels have ture hall, a general session area, a Colorado Convention Center, which positioned Denver as a top-tier desti- concert hall or a show venue and opened in 2006. nation for major Ineetings. Anchoring can be djvided into three rooms to Homewood Suites and Ernbassy many of the city's events is the con- allow for concurrent sessions. Suites will bring an additional 400 to vention center, which boasts a practi- A new light rail train station on 500 rooms to the convermon center cal design developed by meeting site adds greater access and and will be connected by a 17-story planners, for meeting planners. options for visitors. A bridged walk- atrium. Scheduled to open later this The exhibit level offers 584,000 way to the [Denver Performing Arts year, the two buildings will be located square feet of contiguous space that Complex ariel more than 7,000 hotel directly across the street from the can be divided into six individual halls rooms within walking distance cre- convention center. and outdoor terraces accenting ates an inviting downtown district Earlier this year the 202-room, extraordinary views of the Rocky perfect for meetings-and easy for $88 million Ritz-Carlton opened Mountains and Denver skyline. planners. downtown, and the 230-room Four 1 4 1 themeetingPROFESSIONAL I march 2008 1 SUPPLEMENT 1 2- - 4 ... -i-FI,6,1 ~313Â£r<'42:Â· i,I'r L---it~%4,--L~1*y ~9101'T'14 k'16. ~fi-I,' 32u--1Â·Urf,EjearZEd'=4-3-2. 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Centrally to make planning easy More than ect. with completion slated for 2010. located within a one-hour drive of 110 conferences with up to 25,000 i The 336-room, pop-culture- Denver, DIA and Rocky Mountain guests visit the campus each year. t themed Curtis just celebrated its one- National Park, Boulder combines For meeting or event space, UC , year anniversary, while the Adam's urban appeal and easy access with at Boulder boasts a large range of i Mark Hotel of Denver will become a a fresh outdoor vibe. academic and non-academic venues Sheraton this spring and undergo Although thereb no dedicated including classrooms and lecture Â£ significant improvements. The historic convention center, the city's hotels halls. Specific venues include the E Brown Palace Hotel-open every day and their more than 2.000 guest Macky Auditorium (more than 2,000 since Aug. 12, 1892-is undergoing rooms provide ample space for inti- seats), multiple rooms in the Uni- an $8 million renovation scheduled mate meetings or larger conferences. versity Memorial and Coors Event for completion later this year. Boulderb properties include con- centers, the Fiske Plarietarium and Beyond downtown, hotels near terence hotels and unique retreat the Natural 1 listory Museum. One of the Denver International Airport (DIA) venues. campus' newest facilities, the UC are undergoing renovation projects. The largest of these includes the Stadium Club at Folsom Field offers a including the Denver Airport Marriott Millennium Harvest House, with more spectacular view of the UC Football at Gateway Park, which will complete than 18,000 square feet of newly ren- Stadium and tile Flatiron Mountains. a guest room renovation later this ovated meeting space and a 5,400- The facility can fit 800 banquet-style spring. Nearby, the Holiday Inn Denver square-foot outdoor pavilion. The St. and 2,000 reception-style in its 8,500 International Airport and John O Julien Hotel and Spa offers nearly square feet. Hammons Convention Center will 10,000 square feet plus an additional Off campus. another unique option convert to a Crowne Plaza over the 6,800 square feet of ot.itdoor space. for groups is the Reinbrandt Yard Art next few months. The $4 million pro- The historic Hotel Boulderado-- Gallery & Event Center. Located in jed is in addition to the $10 million opened in 1909-has 8,000 square historic downtown Boulder, the open that was spent in 2006. feet of Victorian-style, elegant space floor plan, floor-to-ceiling windows, About 20 miles southeast of and can accommodate up to 3,000 hardwood floors, fireplace and views downtown, the Denver Tech Center The Boulder Marriott o Hers 5,400 of Boulder's mountains are perfect foi is another hub for business and square feet of meeting space and small gatherings or larger events. entertainment with meeting space a terrace overlooking the Flatirons. Attendees will experience the city's : and guest rooms. A 113 room For more intimate gatherjngs, creative culture with famous artists Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver unique spaces include The Bradley quotes etched on the walls and a Tech Center will open in June and Boulder Inn (1,000 square feet) and wOI-kng--i{Odia- On-the-grgund floor. / add to the area's roster that currently the Colorado Chautauqua (3,000 -%- includes more than 50 hotels. square feet). / Mountain Views Boulder is borne to the University' Estes Park is located on the door- \ of Colorado (UC), and the campus/ step of the Rocky Mountain National \ \\ 1 SUPA.EMENT 1 march 2008 1 themeetingPROFESSIONAL 15| \1% r 7"7=773Â·M'm'99'~iM. in"3"1#wtlim,9,Mpermee, 9/11/~.'Mifil'Mef'mpM/, 8AO ()231.3LN ,33 AN JO 1 - . 1 \ . \ 0909.3 - -1 + ~- --,..-~- ~ ~- ~-~-.- j-{: ~-- f464%%%444*hi-*ffi.- -.-:-. t' :Â·>'7~,-2-:-~Â·'.':3â‚¬**,9/ee,SKSWS~ . .,2?7.. tion/refurbishment last year. TIle 15- fl.'L~3***RE~-3%Â«03Â·:<.Â·7 Â«tiff-: year--old fadity also boasted an envi- Â· Â· ronmentally friendly pedigree long before Ligreen" was in. [he Aspen Lodge is currently undergoing major renovations to the public areas, baths, cabins and its . two restaurants. The property's lodge tit ... ~:p rooms and conference facilities are 1 housed within the largest log Struc- ture in the state--making for a unique meeting with Rocky Mountain flare. The famous Stanley Hotel- -best known for its connection to the Stephen King novel The Shining (and the film adaptation)-overlooks Estes Park and offers a wide vanety I Year round, Estes Park offers beautiful views and affordable meeting options. of conference facilities and myriad amenities. The hotel is currently ren- ovating its guest rooms. With rrlore Park and offers meeting planners the just completed or will soon wrap up than 16,000 square teet of elegant perfect mix of natural beauty and major retiovations. meeting and event space, the value. A small community with only The Estes Park Conference Center, Stanley can host a variety of events 10,000 residents, Estes Park has owned by the Town of Estes Park, and group sizes. several conference facilities that have underwent a complete renova- 1-he Rocky Mountain Park Inn CRESTED BUTTE Colorado -Il .'." - 1 vibrant new ski village - 1 historic 1880% mining town - - Many luxurious lodging options - Over 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space - I 29.#I.:44Â·4212.2*20â€¢Â»44Wtal=42&72*Sel.~I:;:clk=AAMJâ‚¬*fiÂ«92**ted'.*-42:/A*At ;4 4-220 .22=U,ikaw: ade-1./. 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AND PRE FUNCTION SPACE fitnes5 center coming in 20081 - GRAND LODGE HOTEL & SUITES PLAZA CONDOMINIUMS â€¢Full-service hotel - lust 900 yalds trom the 56, lilt, â€¢Located Just 100 yards from the main lifti â€¢Full-service 'estdurant and lounge â€¢Cordom,nium converâ€¢ences in a hotel-like setting â€¢Indoor/outdoor pool .,oh patio and firep:t â€¢ 50 two & three bedroom condominiums â€¢ 296 newly renovated rooms & suites â€¢ Hot tubs, steam room, & tennis courts â€¢Restaurant/bar â€¢ Appiox 5,000 sq h 01 meeting space â€¢ 1,000 sq. It meeting room â€¢ HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS Â· COMPLETE WEDDING SERVICES â€¢ (888)954-6487 skicb.com/meetings AmericanAirlines /UNITED 1 6 1 themeetingPROF ESSIONAL 1 march 20081 SUPPLEMENT I i ESTES PARK JVB 4*4*,idi*42'Â§#Ame#*fel#6&24%&*AA#*92*4.aBB,@1*Wa#MA 6%4*Muw#;*U# 9123 serves as the headquarters hotel tor Home on the Range Mon of cabins and dorms. the Estes Park Conference Center. Fort Collins, the Front Rangeb Fort Collins' downtown is filled / Renovations of the public areas took ~ largest city and home to Colorado with historic properties and unique place about 18 months ago, and pool: State University (CSU), is regularly restaurants, and memorable events renovations were completed earlier recognized in national magazines for can be held at museums, galleries, this year. Currently, the hotel is reno- its affordability, outdoor activities, microbreweries. theaters and one-of- vating all of the guest rooms. and beauty and quality of life. These a-kind venues. technology upgrades are next. attributes also make it a great place Greelev takes advantage of its i The biggest project in town right for meetings. unique location-on one side a vast i now is happening at the YMCA of The cityb hotels range from the prairie and on the other the Rocky the Rookies. Last month, the facility large Fort Collins Marriott and Hilton IMountains. This "conter-nporary West" embarked on a $40 million renovation fort Collins to smaller inns. guest vibe makes groups of all sorts fit right 1 and expansion to its 860-acre cam- ranches and bed and breakfasts. In. pus. Rather than develop additional There are also many extended-stay, For meetings and events, Greeley 8 land. 26 buildings will be removed guite properties with meeting space and Weld County offer several options, and replaced by three new lodge to accommodate a variety of groups. including the Aims College Corporate buildings with more than 200 guest CSU contributes several Fneeting Education Center for high-tech train- rooms, as well as a new conference facilities to the city, such as the Moby ing and business events. The main center and an expansion of tile audi- Arena (seats 8,700) and rnore than conference room seats 300 and sev- â‚¬ torium and dining area. Slated for 50.000 square feet and 25 rooms at eral smaller rooms are also available. completion in 2010, the project will Â·the Lory Student Center Fifty-three Computer labs with a variety of soft- . focus on environmental sustainability, miles west of Fort Collins, the univer- ware and training in highly specialized ~ and the new facilities will be green sky-owned Pinagree Park Campus fields can also be accommodated. has seven meeting rooms and lodg- The unique Greeley Guest House ing for more than 150 in a combina- has a variety of spaces that can ~*â‚¬~jpÂ¢~ :Â·Â·Â·Â·it Let the Fort Collins 1~661 - Convention & Visitors Bureau help your 798 -fia next meeting or event â‚¬21 00 1,65 1/18/~~~(f~j/~t~.6, 10"1~1 7 94&'Pki,i~/A/L. *Â·v - I .- - ...al.,4 '.f *car J..Qrl/*I . Â£ Ii#f =01 E =m-=2{:t. go down smoothly! al: fil 31 :4./ a .0:~ . . ...*I//%#*,. /tek '...2 'AGO - ~***::2:M+94 "04- Ef f tfi~ R-Oil 0 ' 917.04-232.Â»~ Â«44Â¥ft&Â·v;s:ToRsÂ·.erÂ·~?.43.4 - . 71.:\'**59 7 4%41*42,2-1,4 Â·' I .- e':4:%Â£*T-*.p*##*eyyifl %-A@*.$44 . 1 .0 ... ... . 43'f. - dy.i'... . -'*'$&.2.-' I. I . .~ 1 ,.. .,. 1 Call us at 1-800-274-3678 64 or visit www.ftcollins.com /..... 1 SUPPLEMENT I march 2008 | themeetingPROFESSION.AL 17| 9'41-44. Â§,i~' *44.4 A l?46# '<9~d "c ' 7 i , 44 Â· -1, - 1..idigo'Â¥L%t-&5~4, f Â»22,01*4r41 t, 11-- 3441-p->'i=, 31 f -441%Â·1324' fF E-iiaÂ»..1'*4~~ -u'- 3.- E J _ -- _ 4.1 . . L â€¢G i .-E 1.1- 1 . W?~21'r,1,Â·6.# r C- ~'-UK-Il - -- - 1# 1 -- - , _-7-â‚¬0-4: jâ‚¬--~, 9'tfj~ti-,-**jÂ·-4'Va,r-*=-'- - - - - 1- -1-1 - '- ---~6|| 67-L,F#zirieÂ· 1- ..4 -1- . =. , Z.1- . -Tb- 1- 11- 1 - *519 9 I 1 - - - - -Aae.-- - . 2 1 _Â«i== --a ir--7- iM. ~ -2/ I 2-1,4*6.11. : . - 4 t. 1.- 1 4*Le........" 1> ~ 9Â·3*:*As k. I V L. & f . *94 , E- - i . -...'..,-# ~09*. ./.le . ===wie ... - 1==?F 0*5 1 g ~ -% * e - ..reler R.t. I ~ 01 Â· &.1 4 $ ./17 fEA# -& I 4Â»4 9 --""'"/"/'- 2 0 - , A. r le 1. W .Pe2 Of 1 + 9. 14- i . It 4 # 3 f . * /.r*# soaring peaks frame iWealth of diverse destinations and experiences *f M i */7 9 1,1 ?ELL 1 14 -/--1.-- "We went again-st 3-4 citie sIlva adding that the event through sparkling powder, golfing under tile u'21 1 111 sun, or 1-.000 h el toons dodging rapids on a river. Colorado presents soille ot the In order to keep up niand. Denver i.5 1111(~Crgoi country's most invigorating outdoot- experiences. naissaince. e.~pecially in reg -Coloracio is the breatlitaking expel-ience that we all long [lotel product. ' Flry'* I E When a group conies to Itoul- Collins. a place the CK B'.s James say.s At press time. upgrades were un- ~~| der. thev are coinfortable because ev- is ideal for meetings. der way :it the Fort Collins Marriott, Â£111 (;1 en-(Dne i.9 walking around and heing ~'We are thal unique City that ev- while reftirbishinents were sched- active. therefture making i}}(-'Cting :11- en' group i.5 1(,oking for. We are thc illed to finish in Mal-ch at the Hilton tendees want to be Inure active, Mit brewing capital of Colorado. with five Fort Collins, and the Al Ill,trong Hotel honey says. "Some people will hold breweries here. and we have 90 res planned to begin .1 1:ic elitt in March. ,u their niectings by taking a walk clown muranth in downtown alone. he .Allys. i Boulder Creek Patti. ( )Il the hotel .stene, James says Estes Park \dditional meetings-friendly lic,teÂ·is allinors al-tÂ· .hU irling 211)out 21 nerv Take a stroll down Klkhorn Avenue iIi include tile Alillennium 11:111Â·eht I [( )llse propertv slated for the downtown Estes Park and vou uil] ted iminali- Houlder: Hotel Boulderado. currently area with .1 1,1)r<)Nitil:ttely 150 glit'.st ately relaxed hy the warin witihhine, under going a renoration and the re- roonis :nid 10.()00 %(111:irc feet of ftiendly people and Ii](,lint.{ins in ~' cont]\ Ic'|lit-bihhic| tic)11!<~ler :11.11-1-iat. meeting sp:iceÂ· the backgrc)Lind. (7]lt' <(il]Illitinity is Yet even without its new 11(,tel. Ic )cated (,11]y three JilillÂ·% Irc,In Rocky Fort Collins Fort Collins h.is a pletil{)1-21 of mecting.h Mount.till National P:irk.) An hour ilorth 01 14()11!(1<Â·r grotip> lind offerings and In:n-N {)t its propertic.~ 111 fact, tile %1112-{11 town 1% St) popu- ~ thenisclves in the historic cit) (d [(,1.1 have been recenth- renovated. continued on page 14 71 - $ -#: :=lt~4*2-7-1 Â·- Â·+~ - -~- := --1 r - - Q~J .. 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Othet meeting space op- Several orchards Offer group I c )1 1 1-h. rector of group h:{les for the listes Park lions inc lucie the A+en Lodge Ranch itic'lliding Clark Family Orchard. 11 igh Den Colorado CVB, its population balloons Resort & Conference Center. The countrv Orchards .ind Rancho 1 )li- , The with tourists (illting high season. Stanley Hotel and I Ic,]iday Inti Rocky 1-anzo. all Ic-)Cated just outside Grand thecurt me are a Community ot about Mountain Park Junction in Palisade. guest r 8.000 people. Nikolai .5.4-5. 131lt we Grand Junction is also known ft-,1 ing Spa welcoille more th:ln 3 illillion viSitor.5 Grand Junction its variety of wineries nially of ullich , The :I ye.11-- In Color:ido s fur west region. Grand entertain groups. www, Fit Like ith neighboring col[11]illiti Junction Stand.5 out as an hupressive Ifitic-related events arc the No. 202 gui tics. Estes 1'.irk :ils<) 0 1-cr.5 1 wide :ir- location uith unexpected attributes 1 extr.ic illricular activity right now. meetin, 1.1>- 01 oiltside activity options-from such as a thriving orchard inclustn'. KovaNk say.s. highlighting a 11Â·u* favor- A Cons \valking al{)11% Lake Es[(Â·~ on its new 201-11 1,11-ge'.ht CrO]) iN pe.tehes. Ap- ites hill h as Colorado Cellar.h \Vinery, Season Rium .111< to hosting >41-oup pic nic.~ itt ples are second." s:iys 1)('1)1>ie Kovalik. Grin-kle River Virlivards, Plum (:reck foursea: one 01 thiÂ· town s minly park.h executive direck,1 <)1- the ( irandjunctit)11 \\ illet) , and Two Rivers U inen- & 2010. T \Vhen it-s time to ywt Clown to Visitor und Convention lizireall, ackling (,11'11(NIll. 16,000 blihitle.hS, gI'(,lip.5 head over to the re- [Imt :11)ricot.%, 1 ),1.11-.5. plut 11%. and cherric'.5 (;rand.junction alscj <,11<Â·rs scret-:11 1>Â· Plant Hotel: starwoc 12-stop >Â»,trtÂ®fj 1 1 -I~ 180 gu< meetinf *A $4 Denvet marnot at ., I *el/..I.=.E=W.Â£#i/.=#/=/....., year. TI- 3-2./.,-~,~ 9,600 s, * The-: Hotel ( N $â‚¬D 1. tels con Denver 10,000- Center 18,000 Â» Adm 4,/ :'I W Vi~.~ #C (303.89 Er).i I. Al-- . ver) will - 3= 4 - ..4924 Â£47*/ 1Â·1,4- /3-~-liat....24*i~--Â·1/5 % -45. 5 aftera F 1,225 g 2 J : Â£5'kii#- of meet t.Kj*t. \ 2Â· Â» The j 4. ~ www.br :.*. - 1 - D=-12-4 = Xi. million , --1 01- '112 --21 2 -. i 4 the end 2- .2 i ,-'755--I 13,000 .4.1 2 11 2 7421 - . 24 ./ Â»Holk f i.':: Airport 9 ID ..0 00 le . , 1,&4~ I D A : . 0 - .0 - 12~ft-_ -it 41 G Ye'l r-y A a -g3[ - --- ir A.K-7- i=-Il main er - O-0 - 3,_~-2 0 -~3 featuref of meet 3* Dem Park B located T I ivii ~ plans tc -â€¢a~ :iâ‚¬-- ~* 77Zm 4. in mid-/ rooms 2 r-neetinc Colo ForMorelnfo: Colorado continued from page 15 Aspen Chamber Resort 970.925.1940 1 Â·- In [anuary, the Arrabelle at Vail Association www.aspen-groups.com L(. tr. Square, A Rockltesort, opened as the Boulder CVB 303.442.2911 - u new :inchor of \-ail 54uare. And in www.bouldercoloradousa.com r~ ...Â·P-ip:rÂ· December, Vail Plaza Hotel & Club - JCING THE opened on the hite of the former Vail Breckenridge Resort 970.453.2913 -. Â·4832 Chamber www.gobreck.com '144 < Village Inn. TO MEET Meanwhile. t h.1 Minor Vail Resort Colorado Tourism Office 303.892.3885 +9Â· www.colorado.com 4:* P and Conference C.enter is planning . . .. e. ENVER. to unveil a makeover in July, the \'iii] Copper Mountain Resort 970.968.2318 * V Cascade 14(AL-)r[ & bl):1 is expectid t<) . 'Â· www.coppermeetings.com 14.kiÂ¥ Teet of meemig space. finish a renovation in December, and Denver Metro CVB 303.892.1112 4.It ' . 1- a Four .Seasons pr<)perly is slated to www.denver.org Â«14- r irated niums featunng open in late 2009 4 Bed. Dedicated Crowne Durango Area Tourism Office 970.247.3500 4 3 About 12 miles west of Vail is www.durango. org f 'Â· Ennplete Buines, l..enter. Reaver Creek, another I>ictilre-perfect Estes Park Colorado CVB 970.577.9900 .istÂ» Nch mme destination with pletity of outdoor www.estesparkcvb.com 43.: adventure. from goljing at the Bea- .,3: 4. 2. 3 Â· vet- Creek Goli Course to skiing down : Experience Colorado Springs at Pikes Peak CVB 719.635.7506 U' Beaver Creek Mountain. www.experiencecoloradosprings.com 2.. 2. Â¢a + NÂ·leeting ynce can be found .it 970.232.3840 6'4*? The Ritz-Carlic )n, Bachelor Gulch Fort Collins CVB International Airport .D and the Park Hutt Beaver Creek Re- www.ftcollins.com .Mi. 1!11,â€žlatills e.cni verlit :t aintÂ·mrle..ind looted CROWNE PLAZA sort and Spa. with more than 20.000 Grand Junction Visitor Â£ 30 3)371 9494 to gan ./TE'S and Convention Bureau 970.244.1480 231/ square feet of function space. iwÂ·ne Muctine Director THE PLACE TO MEET . www.visitgrandjunction.com Ni: Just a tew illiles down the road Â· i 'pillÂ·11.lÂ·nurpâ€¢,rl Lom is Keystone Resort. .i community with Keystone Resort 970.496.4242 ; 3 1 iotel b) ./ohil Q Hammon.s plenty- 01 option. for leisure and busi- www.keystone.snow.corn pt, - ness travelers. Snowmass Village Resort 970.923.2000 f*; The Ke\'stone Conference Center. Association www.snowmassvillage.com l%*44Â·1 a newly renoutted ttic ility with about Steamboat Springs Chamber .9'3 i., 49 13 55,000 square h.Â·et < 4 usable space, Resort Association 970.879.0880 23 is a popular group option, as is the www.steamboat-chamber.com Â·24''.'>. 1 nearby Keystone Lodge, with 1(),000 Vail Valley Partnership 970.476.1000 143 -- 1 square tea 01 nieeting space. www.visitvailvalley.com #11/5 i Meetings *194 I Planner.s can organize off-site Telluride Tourism Board 970.369.1177 i;eÂ·435' :#7 ~1,13) Â· presellts... ~ events at rer>taurants Mich as Ski Tip www.tellurideconference.com 6 Â·01 Locige, Alpenglow Stube and Key- i stone Ranch. ngs Media's free webinar series I For more information, visit:Meetings I frtls.com Nearby Breckentidge M a des- = - 1-5772 2 tination in its own rix|11, complete with a hist(,tic Main hireet featuring tr> ineet at the bnc â€ž,Â·inass C .(,111(Â·rence a variety of independeritly owned Center, Wilclwood I.odge and Silver- ~,4.- ~~ shops and reht.1111.111[5 sure to please ti-ce I[~>t(.1. attendees after :i clay in the confer- The historic town of Steal-ri- ence room. boat Springh is .1 cl).1 1 Ining oplion ['he Beavel Min Resort & Con- for groups, Fr'ith olitdoot- activities ference Center i, a well-appointed .Nttch as mountain biking. hiking groLip option that tinished lipdating and skiing. | its meeting space lust li-ine. h t e a m 1 10.1 I offers impressive About an hout- southwest of group options for a ton El of its - Breckenridge is Copper Mountain, size. with propertie.s Huch as the a resort community with a village Sheraton Steamboat Res(>rt and tilt ARBANESOXLEY | htl-Right C)~lt { )t anv (1llt(loor ent[IL!91- Ste:imboat (irand Reson Hotel & i ast.s dream. Con d<)miniums. idates a code of conduct for companies and The pedestrian village, named the Nestled into the solithwest corner tors--even emploYees. After several corpora- Village at Copper, sits at the bottom of Coloraclo. 1)lit:ingo and Telluride public waY for holding lavish events, it is more Â· of the mountain and hosts multiple are two perfect locations for adven- iderstand and deal with these often vexing ings industry 15 justbeginning! eateries, retail outlets and accommo- ture-seek ers. dations, as well as the Copper Confer- For high-flying summer hin. industrY attorneY Joshua Grimes for this free Yourself and Your organization from the harsh ence Center. groups can take the scenic Dul.ingo : Groups looking to ba.sk in the ]:ip and Sil\'erton Narrow Gauge Raillold .. 0 4. It The Four Seasons of Colorado: w J - 1 2008 MEETINGS GUIDE 11 ~~ Activities/Itineraries M DENVER AND THE 413 4 FRONT RANGE as a top-tier meeting destination, the --Â» In addition to Denver's prominence -1 .. Ir Mile High City is also remaking itself as a world capital ot art and architec- -~ 2 PL- ture. .1, 4, Leading the charge is the Denver ' 314=1-t Performing Arts Complex (DPAC) ': With 10 venues seating nearly 11,000 - r t! people it is the second-largest per- forming arts center in the U.S. in 2, seating capacity and the largest in the world under one roof. The four-square- block center features: Boettcher Concert Hall, the nation's first sym- . phony hall in-the-round: the Temple M , C ILA 1, e Hoyne Buell Theater. a 2.800-seat theater; and the newest addition, the H , $92 million. 2,268-seat Ellie Caulkins Opera House which opened in - i September 2005. All performance .: spaces in the DPAC are connected by an 80-toot-tai} glass root. The DPAC anchors the newly des- Denver Pavilions is downtownb newest outdoor entertainment and shopping desti- ignated Theatre District, which is at nation. located at 16th Street Mall and just steps from the convention center and ~0 the heart of Denver's plan to elevate downtown hotels. Ip the city's artistic and cultural reputa- tion. Denvers visual arts community is in Berlin and the War Museum in V\/estern American art, temporary 1 also flourishing. In 2006, the Frederic Manchester, England, and is the exhibitions, niodern and contempo- C. Hamilton Bullcling at the Denver master planner for the new World rary art and Oceanic Art. Additionally. Art Museum opened, doubling the kacie Center space in New York- there are the 278-seat Sharp Auditor- size of the facility. Designed by archi- the Hamilton Bllilding is his first U.S. ium. storage and conservation facili tect Daniel Libeskind-who is known building. The facility's 146,000 square ties and meeting space. for his design of the Jewish Museum feet includes spaces for collections of Late last year, the now David 1 18 1 themeetingPROFESSIONAL | march 2008 1 SUPPLEMENT 1 b 8AJ Oblian tl3AN]O 1 - -7.-7..T-- 1 - -= 1r-=F - | -lulfÂ» t. '- L.T %6*-1,2- -Att-- - -1 0. Di*Z. ~* -- 6 -4~,4 -2 flavor pf Boulder is through The Â· 2 ...3.1 *t - Corporate Kitchen at the Culinary 8; ' A- 44 SNe . .2 P f ; School of the Rookies. Groups car-~ interatt and connect dunng a cus- 73 - '/ f'- 1 tomizÂ¢xj program. and what more 01= t*.1- memprable way to "wine and dine" attendees? '31 : 12 -41* Fbr another unique taste of 1 4./I -i~-991't -=9242 Bou,Her, groups can visit the Celestial f} t 1. 'd~A .-,11?--1 i -1- .4. 4-=4*-GEÂ¢_2~42523 2'' 3-*-2, ' i'='92' Seasonings headquarters and plant. ' e e - r + --i' Fe'unded in Boulder in 1969, Celestial 5 41#-42.m&<EZA,-r .Â·. ..4.'# 4941.-5 ---4#.lw- . Â·Seasonings now serves more than 1.6 --4 -*'Â·f191 1-0 r * Ar-fv-+41Â«.1= .=1 -,=14-iin_ bmion cups ottea each year and jsthe - I - .!SL L' ' 1_ i lit L 4-, 2-- : ,- r- -=1 45' 111 - - i .,1 {*[;her'11=WAh' F___ -- _EN r-- 1 - 1 - A .7 - I '3--2 _ largest tea manufacturer in the U.S. - ./ -- 1 Groups can see the world's most A herd of 3,000 elk calls Estes Park home. advanced tea production plant, enjoy the extensjye dispgy â‚¬ original artwork r, 30 art galleries, tour local museums, Wine Spectator, Gourmet, Food and It1 the-Ciallery and sample the. fOA 32 movie and stage theaters and Wine, The New York Times and USA Estes Park gives planners a wide many festivals, including the Colorado Today. Boulder might feel like a small variety of recreational opportunities, ~.j Shakespeare Festival and the town. but its sophisticated lifestyle great shopping and unique wildlife Colorado Music Festival. Boulder is demands a rich dinrng diversity that watching. Rocky Mountain National listed No. 18 of the lop 25 Art Cities rivals any major metropolitan area. Park is one of the area's biggest by American Style Magazine. Many of the restaurants embrace,the attractions and gives visitors the i 11 Boulder's restaurants and chefs dea of local, seasonal. artisan cooking. chance to get back to nature with have been highlighted in Hon Appet/'t, Another way to experience the pristirie lakes, hiking trails and incredi- 111 /1 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . a 0 0. : D 1: . ~ 'fi.f~ # 3_ -1 AL 214 - .1 1,1 . A . a .. . .... D . ... P -1111 11 4 1 44% I Â· 0 â€¢â€¢Â· L '1'~'71 P,Â» 1 ;.lili All , i ": . .444. t. A Â· . A . 1 . 1 1 It" 'id.garil.>- - ~' 4-7 6,. i ~-- . A - -- -- 020&1 - 9 r .1-ve*W#im , 1 41 -fl- 1--91- ... .0 0 1 - 1 -11 ... . 1 201 themeetingPROFESSIONAL I march 20081 SUPPLEMENT | I t ; 1.1-.v- ~ ,&*41.;a-1.,1 , ' 3 9-, -1- L. i '~t - .i'r-' - - Â· , u - - =MUe,i--Ill./Pq... :4/=VI' -1 -Â·- 1 1 -- - 1 then back to the conference center - for a viewing of The S/wning Groups ., have also done murder mystery d n ners and ghost-oriented theme ~1 _ _ events. - Estes Park prides itself on its , peace and tranquility. There are no snowmobiles allowed in the park, - ~ 9417 1 1 -41 .1. 4 rather opting for activities such as c ~.AA,C.T. 1 kiiking, snowshoeing or canoeing that 1 -----~t,NONA,Mi,VIViA,4.1.2 are more relax ng than athletic. In winter, snowshoeing is a great way for people of all activity levels to enjoy k The Zapata Ranch near Alamosa gives guests the opportunity to work side-by-side the peaceful surroundings. with ranch workers and learn about and experience nature. Groups visiting Estes Park car i also participate in stargazing even- ble sights. golf course and catch a glimpse of Ings. National Park guides with tele- IiÂ· An experience unique to Estes the herd. They can even make an scopes can give groups tours of the Park is elk watching. A herd of 3,000 evening of it and come back to the Estes Park sky. Opening in May, the elk calls Estes Park borne and groups conference center afterwards for Estes Park Meniorial Observatory will : can enjoy an "elk walk." Starting at cocktails or dinner. be another great option for groups to ~i the conference center downtown, Another unique outing is a "ghost explore the gorgeous night sky and groups can take a short walk to the tour" of the historic Stanley Hotel, year-round constellations on display. 1 0 21 9 I#%1"".ill- A e. I , 1 ...0 .. Â· O-040 -741-4 1-- . .0 0 . -zE.r ! 1'7 ' .. I ..:.../LL . 0- *./. .- 0 ./ 0 rf -c :#:Â·44244Â·â‚¬ ..... ..1 1 I -1. . .... I . 0 0. .... 1 1 -..- 'I.. ; 1 - -1- 1 ... . 0. ..... . 0 1 - -y--2 -11 ./- M .i . 0- . . .0 - .. a. I .. - r 4 1. - -11 . 0 0. A . - . . . . a ./. 0 -1, I . . . 0 . a. .... ic-n 1 -+ & - a . . -- 0 ..... -- 0 .0 . P . % L.$ . .0. .. 0 ..aa a. A , ... D .1 0 0 0 - . . .DO .1 .... .... A.. .:. | 22 1 themeetingpROFESSIONAL I march 2008 | SUPPLEMENT | \ Â£* 1% 19'.9- , . 1*- f.%3~; For something a little different, ing-taste at one of the city's many and bicycling to whitewater rafting Mountain Whitewater Descents will breweries. Large and small brews call and hot air ballooning. There are also 40 arrange for and Mde along on a white- .Fort Collins home and after meetings several public and private golf cours- ff-V water raftirig adventure, then lead a are done, attendees can enjoy bmw- es in th area. log. follow-up teani -building program at ery tourS, tastings and events. The well-preserved downtown *41 their riverside training facility. Colorado State University con-- district features 23 historic buildings iy Unique events and team building tributes several cultural venues to the and is lined with unique shops and can also be held at local wineries or city's scene, including the Clara Hatton restaurants. If it seems familiar, that's 1 E the microbrewery. Estes Park brewery Gallery and Curfman Gallery Additional because Disneyland's Man Street 9 can do group tastings or offer their cultural attractions and facilities can be USA was rnodeled after downtown local beers to accompany special utilized for special events or browsed Fort Collins. Whether attendees drift meals. Snowy Peaks Winery makes by attendees during free time in town. through on their own or arrange for a local wines and has a tasting room for The Fort Collins Museum of Contern- guided walk through this historic 0, groups. Another option is Valley of the porary Art, Lincoln Center. the Fort area, it's worth a visit. Wind Winery that ofters their own Collins Museum and the Center for A meeting or event in Greeley can j wine, as well as other Colorado wines, Fne Art Photography are just a sam be compleinerited with a variety of i for tasting. Wine retail shops down- pie. Attendees can interact with local outdoor activities including tours of f town can also arrange special tasting artisans at Trimble Court Artisans- the area's extensive hiking and biking events. (Its sister store Cheese is also exÂ¢eptional local arts and crafts in a trails. The Poudre River Trail Corridor an option for tastes that run along that turn-of-the-century building in Old isal 9-mile path for non-motorized vein.) For larger groups. many ot these TOWn. recreation. The Riverside Park Walk- 1 can bring their wares to the hotel or 1. FOr groups that want to take ing Trail runs for more than three 4Â· conference center for tÂ®thg.ellents. --' advantage of the beautiful scenery miles along the South Plate River wi: Groups visiting Fort Collins can and fantastic weather, local operators and Riverside Lake. Groups can t,0 enjoy a different-but equally refresh offer groups anything from fly-fishing enjoy organized activities or atten D . 0 t I , , 1 1 1 tlilli 1 1 ; / 1 i 1 11 0 0 t , , . 1 1 *2 1 . 0 1 0 16[JPPLEMENT 1 march 2008 1 themeetingPROFESSIONA[ 1 23 | --71 n. -*~ -*etE ,_ The Four Seasons of Colorado: 2008 MEETINGS GUIDE CA--ZIMO The Colorado Association of Destination Marketing Organizations (CADMO) is a network of CVBs and tourism bureaus large and small that work together to promote Colorado. Alamosa Convention and Durango Area Tourism Gunnison-Crested Butte Visitors Bureau Office Tourism Association www.alamosa.org www.durango.org www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com (CVB) 1-800-BLU-SKYS (800) 463-8726 (800) 814-7988 Aspen Chamber Resort Estes Park CVB Longmont Area Visitors Association www.estesparkcvb.com f Association www.aspenchamber.org (800) 44-ESTES ,/ www.visitlongmont.org (800) 670-0792 - (303) 776-9011 Fort Collins CVB Breckenridge Resort www.ftcollins.corn Montrose Visitors and Chamber ---(800) 274-3678 Convention Bureau www.gobreck.com www.visitmontrose.net (888) 251-2417 Glenwood Springs (800)873-0244 Chamber Resort Boulder CVB Association Steamboat Springs www.bouldercoloradousa.com www.visitglenwood.com Chamber Resort (800) 444-0447 (888) 4-GLENWOOD Association www.steamboat-chamber.corn Coiorado Springs Grand Junction Visitor & (970) 879-0880 -.experiencecoloradospfings.com Convention Bureau (877) PIKESPEAK www.visitgrandjunction.com Winter Park and Fraser (800) 962-2947 Valley Chamber of Denver Metro CVB Commerce www.denver.org Greeley CVB www.winterpark-info.com (800) 233-6837 www.greeleycvb.com (800) 903-7275 (800) 449-FUNN (3866) Vail Valley Partnership www.visitvailvalley.com (800) 653-4523 1 40 1 themeetingPROFESSIONAL 1 march 2008 1 SUPPLEMENT 1 -4Â·92~E La-Â·14'-~.'.*a Estes Park Museum Menlo To: Community Development Committee - Trustees Levine, Eisenlauer and Miller From: Betty Kilsdonk, Director, Museum/Senior Center Services Department CC: Jacquie Halbumt; Lowell Richardson Date: May 1, 2008 Re: Museum Sign Bids - Request Approval BACKGROUND: In 1993 the Museum installed a sign near the corner of Highway 36 and Fourth Street. By the late 1990s the sign had become a safety hazard and was removed. To enhance the visibility of the Museum and Senior Center, and to complement the marquee sign at the Fairgrounds, we want to replace this sign. Per the attached design, we want to install a double-sided, internally illuminated monument sign with a stone base on the existing sign location. A request for bid was sent to six sign companies. Four bids were received; none local. All have TOEP business licenses. Gardner Signs $19,681 DaVinci Sign Systems............. ... ... ...$12,552 Schlosser Signs..................... ......$12,330 Biltrite Sign Service.................. ... .......$10,381 BUDGET/COST: $14,000 is budgeted under 207-5700-457.32-22 for the project. Electrical installation will cost $1245, leaving $12,755 available for sign construction and installation. Three of the four bids fit our budget. The DaVinci and Gardner bids specify a polycarbonate face in an aluminum frame with translucent vinyl film graphics. The Schlosser and Biltrite bids specify a painted and textured aluminum sign face with routed white acrylic letters. To be consistent with the Museum's existing building front sign we prefer to use a polycarbonate face in a metal frame. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends contracting with DaVinci Sign Systems to construct and install a monument sign at the Museum for $12,552. ./f : 1 -- -- Clo 04" 1 , Sti :till @E 19 1 212 1/11 9ii *ME 32 & r i k 02 1 . â‚¬ 4 . . 2 x UO .. E E 4 rj 0 '42 ' M j 0 -0. m 7- -- 6 Et}.: 64 3/ A i 5 4, : ..7~ i 31' L=1 00 0 6 24 t* 43 Y yN 7-L - 4 E 39 ee:U. - 21 N . b Â£ B ML < 51 t*I - -7* 4 6 - , 1-4- lt- '4: 14 41-4/ E . 1 6 . 1, F .'4- t 4 2 1 4 I .,4.1/* 1 I %* 1,2 3 2,23*f.14: P ... 1. 739*0 D~ 1Â£ I ... 4. l. 0 + f. rl 4- 2 2 - - L.-if R ra Ill,;1 1 , - 2 - .. A . I .1- I i 11 , j\ . 1. 1, 4, .. 4- 6 m i .. 9 + i 4 k -4 1 A S n ;15. liC. 0.203.9292 203 9293 SENIO]U]ENTE< 0-4.-r: CASE EASTON AM-,â€¢i 220 FOUR~H ST I"1- Noted .ton.1 .....Ad 11 Im KEVINCALLIHAN EXTRUDED ALI]MaiUM CABINET WlTH 2 W/ ler SUBFACE SIN OVJS 39VNSIS [IESOdOyd 30 AULA 'IVILLdr]NO] S3iS3 .-0-,1=.2/t:31Â¥]S AV'IdS![I NBIS INDIONOW [I3,LVKEWnTLI ~I/[1 i*i ESTES PARK ESTES PARE MH 17 W/ T-12 CWALD. FI.UOHES[ENT .... P.A. C.Imdo [INV XEn,Ii]Vint{VW 1 :AILLNVI10 6-0' 9% C , Estes Park Museum Memo To: Community Development Committee - Trustees Levine, Eisenlauer and Miller From: Betty Kilsdonk, Director, Museum/Senior Center Services Department CC: Jacquie Halburnt; Lowell Richardson Date: May 1, 2008 Re: Estes Park Museum Monthly Report Exhibits Before Estes: Evidence of the Native American opened April 25 and is on display through March 1, 2009 (Main Gallery). High Country Health & Medicine continues through January 4,2009 (NPS Building). Mav Programs May 1 Museum begins summer hours: Open daily 10-5, Sunday 1-5. May 16 Train Songs and Tales of the Westward Rails by David Seay. This upbeat excursion features storytelling, banjo, harmonica and whistles. Doors open at 6:30 p.m, program at 7:00 p.m. Co-sponsored by the Estes Park Public Library Foundation and the Estes Park Museum, and funded by the Xcel Energy Foundation. May 17&18 Parade of Years Automobile Heritage Tour. Commemorates the historic summer opening of Estes Park's hotels and the transport of guests via automobile from the Loveland train station to Estes Park. Saturday events include breakfast at the Loveland Museum, a car show in the Loveland Reporter-Herald parking lot from 8:30 - 10:30 am., lunch at the Budweiser Brewery, and the trip to Estes Park. On Sunday the Town of Estes Park is underwriting a Senior Center brunch for the car owners, followed by a presentation by Dr. Jim Pickering. The cars will be displayed in the Senior Center parking lot from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Town of Estes Park, the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, the Estes Park Car Club, Engaging Loveland, and the City of Loveland. May 18 is also International Museum Day. The Museum will extend its Sunday hours to 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. that day. May 27 Hydroplant opens for the season. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1 pm-4 p.m. May 29 The Estes Valley Historic Tour with jim Pickering. The tour takes place from 9:00 a.m. until approximately 1:00 p.m. Cost is $5 for members and $15 for non- members. Some carpooling and Rocky Mountain National Park passes are needed. Call or e-mail Kate at kmiller@estes.org or 577-3762 for reservations. ACTION ITEMS: None BUDGET/COST: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: None . A Estes Park Museum March 2008 March 2008 Attendance Total March Attendance Gallery Visitors 247 for Estes Park Museum Hydroplant Visitors 16 Programs and Tours 271 1000 Group Meetings and Rentals 359 909 900 T,1.-- Total Attendance and Programs 909 800 454 Programs and Tours Capacity 275 ful 700 -- -I Programs and Tours Percentage Utilization 99 600 946 Museum Programs and Tours: 698 3-8 Longs Peak Historic Icon 105 500 3-8 Cheryl Pennington Demonstration 50 400 *---....- -*----* I----Ill- I--- 3-8 Young Chautauqua 25 3-28 Young Chautauqua 6 300 - 3-29 Women's History Celebration 85 ' 200 ---- I---I Meetings and Rentals - Museum: 100 0 3-3 Car Club 35 0 3-4 Sustainable Mountain Living 45 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 3-5 Salud Reception 34 Closed for remodel 3-11 Sustainable Mountain Living 55 in March, 2004 3-16 Sr. Center Beethoven 45 3-18 EPPD Interviews 25 3-18 Sustainable Mountain Living 45 3-20 Rooftop Rodeo 45 3-26 Continuing Education Meeting 10 3-27 Friends Board 20 Year-to-Date: 2007 1718 2008 2584 Estes Park Senior Center Menio To: Community Development Committee -Trustees Levine, Eisenlauer and Miller From: Lori Mitchell, Senior Center Director CC: Jacquie Halbumt, Lowell Richardson, Betty Kilsdonk Date: May 1,2008 Re: Estes Park Senior Center Monthly Report MAY SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS / EVENTS May 1, 8, 15 and 22: The Symphonies ofJohannes Brahms" - a four-week series taught by Dr. Derald DeYoung May 7: "Stroke: Cause and Effects and Treatments" - Dr. Macintosh, sponsored by the Estes Park Medical Center May 13: "Hats Off to the Stars" - Mother's Day Luncheon Featured Entertainment: "Sonny and Cher & the Andrews Sisters" May 20: "Super Senior: Michelangelo" - presented by The Aspen Club of the Poudre Valley Health System May 21: "Adaptive Yoga Anyone Can Do At Home" -by Yoga Instructor Audrey Sausman Continuing on Thursdays in May: "Chair Massages" -by Pat Boyd CMT Regularly scheduled programming also continues with a wide variety of drop-in events such as Tri Fit and Tai Chi fitness classes, Bridge, Pinochle, arts and crafts studio, pool and games, blood pressure checks, Religion and Philosophy Group and more. COMING in JUNE: The Senior Center has partnered with AARP to sponsor a new walking and fitness program, "Seniors Stepping Up." The Estes Park kick-off event is June 6,2008; anyone may sign up and will receive a log book, a free 'step counter' and support to encourage walking and fitness. Participants may walk individually or with the group organized by the Senior Center. Upcoming Dav Trips: The Senior Center day trips are filling quickly. Here are the trips planned for summer 2008: May: Blackhawk and Central City July: Rockies Baseball Rockies Baseball Aug.: Grand Lake Pontoon and Picnic June: Boulder Dinner Theatre CSU Demonstration Gardens and Water District Gold Hill Inn Dinner Conservation Gardens - members only Historic Allenspark Tour - members only Sept: Rockies Baseball July: Betty Ford Xeriscape Gardens in Vail Blackhawk and Central City Geology III - members only Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Inc. â€¢ The Board of Directors of EPSCC, Inc. voted at their April meeting to hold board meetings every other month, instead of monthly. The next meeting will be June 3,2008 at 12:45 p.m. â€¢ Summer Saturday breakfasts are planned by EPSCC, Inc. as one of the primary fundraisers. The first one is slated for June 14, 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. with the remaining dates: July 12, August 9 and September 6,2008. â€¢ The Estes Park Quota Club recently contributed $750 to the annual fundraising efforts for the Meals on Wheels program. Staff is working with Quota and the Volunteers of America Handyman Program to facilitate an additional donation to that program. The VOA Handyman program allows seniors to obtain minor home maintenance for reduced fees or free. This would be things like changing light bulbs, installing grab bars, etc. Contact Lori Mitchell for more information. Miscellaneous â€¢ The Senior Center will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. â€¢ The Office on Aging Advisory Board, a function of Larimer County Government, is looking for an Estes Park representative to sit on that board. More information can be found at www.larimer.org/seniors; click on Office on Aging. STATISTICS 3.31.08 Senior Center statistics - attached ACTION ITEMS: None RECOMMENDATIONS: None BUDGET/COST: N/A 1 Estes Park Senior Center - Meal Programs Report 3.31.08 page 1 Meals on Wheels, Dining Room and Take-Out Meals Meals on Wheels Current Month March = 364 2004 Total = 4,017 2005 Total = 4,876 2006 Total = 4,651 2007 Total = 4,056 - 600 2008 YTD = 1,094 - 500 / 1 - 400 j . - 300 - 200 - 100 IIIIIIIIIIII0 JFMAMJJASOND -- 2005 - 2004 - 2006 --m- 2007 - 2008 Dining Room Meals Previous Month February = 669 = 66% capacity Current Month March = 610 = 61% capacity - 1400 Includes take-out meals (3), member ( 591) and non-member meals(16) 2004 Total = 9,920 - 1200 2005 Total = 9,854 2006 Total = 9,275 07 --2--â€¢21 \ - 1000 2007 Total = 9,588 2008 YTD = 1,925 V=94- - 800 -*7 --4 -600 1 - 400 - 200 111111111111 0 JFMAMJJASOND - 2005 - 2004 - 2006 YTD -8- 2007 - 2008 Senior Center Meal Programs Report 3.31.08 page 2 Meals on Wheels, Dining Room and Take-Out Meals Combined Meal Programs - Monthly Comparisons 1800 1600 --i 2004 1096 1400 40-1 \ORN\ - 2005 1200 1 ./\h.\I 1265 1000 BED ZÂ» U , Th\. -*- 2006 1187 800 ~1 - 2007 600 1059 400 - 2008 200 Current Month March = 974 0*44-4,4444444 Combined Meal Programs - Yearly Comparisons 16000 -2003 14000 11,356 - 2004 12000 13,937 - 2005 10000 14,730 - 2006 8000 13,926 - 2007 6000 13,644 - 2008 4000 2008 2000 Total Meals O YTD = 3,024 Senior Center Programs / Activity Attendance Report 3.31.08 page 3 Attendance at Activities and Programs Current month March = 859 (in number of visits drop-in and planned programs combined) - 2000 2004 Total = 8,643 2005 Total = 10,411 - 1800 2006 Total = 12,411 - 1600 2007 Total = 14,089 2008 YTD = 2,854 - 1400 - 1200 - 1000 t~ - 800 - 400 - 200 111111111111 0 JFMAMJJASOND -1- 2004 Total -0- 2005 Total -*- 2006 Total --1- 2007 total -0- 2008 Previous month - February 2008 Program Attendance Summary "Planned Programs" Potential or Ideal Capacity 521 "Planned Programs / % Utilization"* 583 or 112% capacity *programs as a % of ideal capacity /actual "Drop-In" Programs Utilization 571 Current month - March 2008 Program Attendance Summarv "Planned Programs" Potential or Ideal Capacity 233 "Planned Programs /% Utilization" * 280 or 120% capacity *programs as a % of ideal capacity /actual "Drop-In" Programs utilization 579 .1 Senior Center / Facility Overall Attendance 3.31.08 page 4 2500 A 2003 Year Total 12,510 2000 -iI- 2004 Year Total 16,768 1500 -0- 2005 Year Total 17,857 1000 Â» A 2006 Year Total 500 17,471 -I- 2007 Year Total 18,510 I 11I11111I/1 i 4 ,0 -0- 2008 Year to date 3440 2008 Senior Center Rentals 2008 Senior Center Non-Rental Users January Anniversary party (25) January TOEP meetings (6) February 0 Special Transit Rider Advisory (11) March 0 February 0 April March TOEP meetings (7) May April June May July June August July Sept. August Oct. Sept. Nov. Oct. Dec. Nov. Dec. 2008 YTD = 25 2008 YTD =24 2005 rental users = 393 2005 non-rental users = 1295 2006 rental users = 426 2006 non-rental users = 286 2007 rental users = 721 2007 total non-rental users = 249 6 132 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 - NOE â‚¬4â‚¬42 0 9 2%1 56*95 C & 333 - 1% %28 Â§5 9 3 4 g 2 2 1 1 32 2 2 6 0 200% 02-100 $ 5101 09 00 501- 0%51 g# 6Â©en N ZE 0 ., 0000) 400 2 2- . f M m * S 0 % a & Z 2 - Re d M 8 he, % 0 5 8 R 8 Ki.2 I h Q 9 1 1 A 0 0 C .6 ~ g= O E UAZU 1 + UJO / )50 6 MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE BUDGET vs. YTD 11,8M 52,786 60,558 7,772 100 1 60,558 2~~ 15,643 82,757 66,987 15,77 308,070 66,987 ons and Maintenance , (1,19 16,801 17,79 89,326 17,797 %IE +BL't,8 96Â£'Â£6Â£ 82+8 E60'EOI 9*'fI *86'8Z LE.'Et osuodxE[ ooueuellnek,1 pur uorlated (LZE'+E) (80â‚¬E62) 080'92 (LZE'DZ) (90Â£'05) 660' 1Z (601'Ll) (803'8Â£) sarm}puadxa for Services (outside) 2,285 2,630 3,985 1,355 20,000 MAR VAR YTD YTD VAR ratios 909 196 (714) 0 2007 2007 2008 41,597 42,387 for Services (inside) 9,560 6,5 7 ,650 13,990 6, 5Â£5'E 5 NITY DEVELOPMENT (101-1600) Â·.reoK ipeo JO imienb is I u! POA!000.1 4unoo 111!/â€¢ 1Uoutes.Inqunal vol 1 00J 10Jsue.4 1!Inlod Spla K}unoo iouiue'l 's@81840 snoguer[@0Â§!W z 1@AO SanU@A@130 2110 gap/ss@ox3 . 0 \.A Cb 42@22 A 212Â°21 0 0 13 8 eorn 8 - yy 2.2.2 22Â©Â£ 0 0 0 220 - 00 0 %& CD 5 = 0 R.1. 1 0- O 0 1- M 8 Total Revenues 20,490 17,363 (3,127) 61,470 59,598 (1,872) 100 27~,610 59,598 22% MONTH-TO-DATE MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE Licenses and Permits 20,074 16,965 (3,109) 60,222 58,841 (1,381) 99% 268,610 58,841 Othert 8 08) 1,248 757 (491) 757 8LL'*L f89'LEE (TE#'61) 8LL'fL 959'55 I 9t;7'Â§Z â‚¬95'ZE 550'8 1'â‚¬17 (98L'l) 990'8 693'9 66Â£' 1 E ' O0UEU0lumIN pUU SUOUB Â£Â£8'ES 08'08Â£ OI (SOE'IE) Â£Â£8'28 939'19 996 098'92 918'LE @sugdxE[ @OUBU0111!EW pue UO!1813 (dEE'EE) (Â£61'LOI) (6L0'EZ) (SEE'EZ) (951) (1LI'E) (86*'6) (9EÂ£'L) somlipuodxo VAR YTD VAR ratios Budg 2008 Y~EMOT~7VE INSPECTIONS (101-2300) CASH FLOW COMPARISON osugdvE[ gougualumpy pim uo!1910 IDAO SanUOAD.1 Jo Kouo!0!Jop/SSOOX) xel osn - @nugAN ooj JOptIOAI Revenues soml!puad At, .. m K a. > E 2 32 32 m -/Ent % 9 32 9 32 W a. > g C\1 & % 8 J 2 g g y S.% S 9 32 an-> i 2 a ~ E >L -J Ar-\1-5-\08 Change ~~hange ~~hange % Change from Total Valuation lous Total Valuation Previous Total Valuation Pr~vious Total Valuation revious Total Valuation revious January $932,341 $4,450,815 377% $2,030,683 -54% $3,487,495 72% $1,858,095 -4 February $595,875 -41 % $2,782,210 367% $3,458,209 24% $1,471,444 $2,585,466 76% $4,767,948 217% $3,439,128 -28% $2,995,104 -13% $3,045,601 $1,440,763 -53% April $2,098,150 -57% $3,399,901 62% $7,080,592 108% $1,529,733 $1,833,167 20% %6L- L6*'LIZ'Z $ %98- 088'980' LE$ 968 L99'808'Et,$ %â‚¬Z *617'922'68$ 5.02- 3â‚¬6'289'23$ $1,662,829 4% $2,100,174 26% $1,457,427 -31% $3,196,672 119% %888 96 L'ZOE'8$ %88- 89*'809$ % LE **9'096'2$ %03- 9*9'8**'2$ Jeqoloo 6+9'EZZ'8$ %898 88Z'8+9'EL$ 96EL- 88Â£'LEE' L$ %08- 20 1'2 19' 1$ *LE'199't,$ %98 1 Â£98'0917'8$ % 1 2 869'9917' LE %8- LL*' Lt'9' i$ isn5nv 8*9'EZB' 1$ %99- *Et'*LS' LE %LEI 89*'EZ*'*$ %9,- 969'068' 1$ lequieldes 99t'96â‚¬'3$ %0*- 96 L '990'3$ %ZO L 0 LO'817*'8$ %09- Ota'0994$ leql.LIGAON 998'963' 1$ %92- 998'8912$ 5GLE 990' L LO'Â£$ 9612 680'I-6CE$ lequlesea TOWN OF ESTES PARK 8008 -,002 Alew,uns Uulied Buipling Allouovy 2004 2005 Year June $1,281,895 -16% $6,372,224 397% $2,720,052 -57% $3,146,507 8002 011 1!u.Ued Bu!PI!nEI\8008 'L002 Sll=IOdaH\SlbIOd313 31Â¥a-Ol-EIVEA\Slt=IOd38\6u!PI!118\Aep Ullilo0\EJeAJes\\