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Home My WebLink AboutPACKET Community Development 2008-10-02Preparation date: 09/24/08 4 Revision date: AGENDA TOWN OF ESTES PARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE October 2,2008 8:00 a.m. Board Room, Town Hall 1) PUBLIC COMMENT 2) CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU a) ACTION ITEM: i) 2009 Events and Facilities Rates - Request Approval ii) Letter of Understanding for Catch the Glow Parade - Request Approval b) REPORTS: i) Event Numbers for 2008 - Quarterly Report ii) PRCA Recognition iii) Marketing Committee iv) Media Relations v) Visitors Services 3) MUSEUM/SENIOR CENTER SERVICES DEPARTMENT a) ACTION ITEM: i) Orientation Film - 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 NOTE: The Community Development Committee reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was prepared. i Cynthia Deats From: EP Administration [ir3045@estes.org] Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 10:31 AM To: Cynthia Deats Subject: Job Done Notice(Send) ***************************** *** Job Done Notice(Send) *** ***************************** JOB NO. 0707 ST. TIME 09/29 10:26 PGS. 1 SEND DOCUMENT NAME TX/RX INCOMPLETE ----- TRANSACTION OK 5869561 KEPL 5869532 Trail Gazette 5861691 Channel 8 6353677 Reporter Herald 5771590 EP News ERROR ----- 1 1 F â€¢ Preparation date: 09/24/08 Revision date: AGENDA TOWN OF ESTES PARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE October 2,2008 8:00 a.m. Board Room, Town Hall 1) PUBLIC COMMENT 2) CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU a) ACTION ITEM: i) 2009 Events and Facilities Rates - Request Approval ii) Letter of Understanding for Catch the Glow Parade - Request Approval b) REPORTS: i) Event Numbers for 2008 - Quarterly Report ii) PRCA Recognition iii) Marketing Committee iv) Media Relations v) Visitors Services 3) MUSEUM/SENIOR CENTER SERVICES DEPARTMENT a) ACTION ITEM: i) Orientation Film - 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 NOTE: The Community Development Committee reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was prepared. r Estes Park Convention & Visitors Bureau Memo To: Community Development From: Bo Winslow - Fairgrounds and Events CC: Jacqueline Halburnt, Lowell Richardson and Tom Pickering Date: October 2,2008 Re: Proposed Fee Structure for Events and Fairgrounds for 2009 BACKGROUND: A comparison of fees from fairgrounds around the state was conducted by the Fairgrounds and Events Staff. We are behind what is being charged within the industry and are making a recommendation to bring our fees up to what we feel is more comparable to fees being charged in other like communities. BUDGET/COST: See Attached ACTION: Approve Fees Recommended 1 r, 1 0 E i . 62 B 0 . IP. U .rY O CD. U . PO 0 ~ 8%8 9 w 82888 . â€¢ 0 0' 0 8 d d g tri . A gs 5% 0 2. sg if)Â·imv)Â· 1/> 0 4, 1 ' 4 0 00 g C .0 O 0 0. 328 58 O Lri Ul a , 3.Lo m 14 & 46 4* 1 - U Â¤ C N . 0 IN ZiÂ· d . d .8 â‚¬. E N a: 080 2 34 A .-Irrt,-let I m g . b' % I . 0 8 2% b 2 il xxx 4, 110 lin CD 1.0 Â£0 17; ,- ./ MGN CD N 0 4 N N â€¢ Gl , .g .2.0 . 1 0 I * 12_ b i: ~ . ~~ f= i S f w 2 -- lea 'M .RE 6: L .O 2 ,Bco . 1 â‚¬EE,QR . . ~& aidilm =3 8 . E U ... 1- I = S <%95=m~g w ~ .2 62 e ., (N IN a, 10 a, Â£ -9 18 Â£ 2 2 2 2 8 2 62,1 Z a. (' M ca .0. < <C .I <C <I ts per ticket which ever is more dn I.U.leAA Joi Su!1004]S sapnpu! osie 00'00Â£$ 00.ooze dn luleM JOJ 9ulloolps sapniou! osie 00'00Â£$ 00.OOZ$ 2008 Fees 2009 Proposed Fees sBu!PI! ~ pu 1 puejg'U! aAD e aes EXOZE 1,000.00 $500.00 000SES 00.OOES 08IxoLZ pag!]ads so pall!q aq WAA puo asn UO BU!puadap 'pallnbal aq At)w sBuiwoo.16 inuo!;!PPV 'aa# Aop o sBu!wooJB z apnpu! souaiv I aved ~9125!~~-~~~ - - i,IZELIFIQIÂ·ZO with Stalls (50 stall Min.) 1, 6- 2888 0 8 O 00000 00 0 Jo d . op.0.0 6 4 4 2 3 9 n 0 0 M o 0in'N in in 0 .0 0 in in inÂ· 16 VS N â€¢-4.09 Â·Â· O.0.00 Ln Lfi m - 1.n MNNNO LO #5 1 LO . 1 .. ice C Â£ 2 6 -& 9 . - c <=sy= eÂ° .C 2 m 0 2 22; :8 020 > 2 mo m U- 0 00. en s and Equipment these a e first day fees - multi day events fees are reduced by $100.00 each day -0 inot in udedisetiu 20x40 Includes set up inoludes.set up_ nditearid 30 yd rolloff no fee .00 per rolloff needed 110 noifee lo ne 2 yd dumpster no fee 50.00 per dumpster needed Jn 04 jed 00'0* aaJ OU 149!u Jed 00'5I$ JeleAA pue 0!Jloal3 41!/ 148!u a 143!u Jed 008I$ JaleM pue ]!31]alil 41!M sallie 143! Jed oÂ·or e 0.40013 AO M 00.05$ aaJ OU JoleJado /M leoqog O.SIS 00'5$ u 0!lels Oios JOIE 3 0 /M 00-05$ aa, ou Jole.lado /M Jolieil 00'SE 04 00 100 person 0 ,note Eased . -3013@1 - di @ es Picnic Tables f , C . 11 I V 2 Â· a: z 0 8.* 58 8 â‚¬ 2 1 f 2 2 U" CRU . 84 . C 0, 0, 2 - 3 6, al m ve v* EE E- 1% OC M -C' CL 9 E O- 4 4 2 *. Q.QJ 20 0 9 52 5 5 w .% w H - S N SUE (D 0 8 a. C 4 -0 0 0 I m 2 .. . al 0 -al -U ~ 3 -x 5B. 4 5 6- E E 0 E N w 2 E +11 > 0 m 6.1 IL LAI 2 1 2 2, 2 0 00. 2008 Fees 2009 Proposed Fees cal Non Pro i r facili U39 t Ulld Z r- 93-edslf OZ .ull.U 00'5Z$ 41!M ajeds Jed 063* 41no*/1!Joid uoN le)01 u!1.U 00.SE$ 41!M aoeds Jed 00"[$* 10/aleAL'd/le!)JaUILUO) 10' - ;st-trlli!*A --- JeW'2* * omija:r u -/ 7 h ur in04 J 024 ou 41no,0!Joid uoN le)01 120 volt receptical $15.00 Portable P.A. 20 00 Commercial/Private/ th no fee oca No ee saa; w] 310!lof)au Aolu JabDUDIN spunoibl!03 341'Al!Unluluo) 341 011!jauag puo wa ad 341 uo pasog 5608 put) uo!Â¤z'unbio wold uou o sio allnS JO *Dia nas 34 1 4 1!M pa.lals!53.1 aq Jsnw noA 'ajoi UJoid uou iD JOipa.lap'suo) aq 01 Â£ ased .nurB]DT~,~-v~-~ Enu~Z33;stwi rented one night $Tty~ sajods Bu iS iouuou a.11) saoods ilv* AaiIDA sals3 341 u! ap :snul d!4gaqu:aw Jo /.8.8. per,da Performance Park paAed aoeds J eo . ial,(P Riverside Plaza AD Jad aAD saai Int ds'Jall ' .1 Estes Park Convention & Visitors Bureau Memo TO: Community Development From: Bo Winslow - Fairgrounds and Events CC: Jacqueline Halburnt, Lowell Richardson, and Tom Pickering Date: October 2,2008 Re: Catch the Glow Parade Design and Organizer Letter of Understanding BACKGROUND: The Events Department is looking to once again conduct the Catch the Glow Parade the day after Thanksgiving. The organizer we have used in the past is no longer able to help with the parade and we are requesting the approval of 2 individuals to design, build, and organize the parade. Bob Aiken has actively been involved in the parade in the years past and will be the lead with Mike Young working closely with Bob on all aspects of the parade. Two separate Letters of Understanding are attached. BUDGET/COST: $26,000 total which is included in the Events Budget - $6,000 Bob Aiken - $5,000 Mike Young - $15,000 expenses ACTION: Approve these Letters of Understanding so the Events Department may conduct this parade. 1 LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING COPy The following shall serve as the understanding between the Town of Estes Park, hereafter referred to as the Â«Town", and Bob Aiken, hereinafter referred to as Â«Coordinator", regarding coordination of the 2008 Catch the Glow Parade, hereinafter referred to as Â«the Parade" or Â«the Event". 1. The Town will pay $6,000 to the Coordinator in return for services as Catch the Glow Parade Coordinator for 2008. Said sum shall be paid on November 28,2008. 2. It is understood that the services to be rendered by Coordinator include coordinating the efforts of the various entities and individuals; administering the contracting for services, equipment and personnel and submitting invoices on a monthly basis; planning the general character and presentation of the Parade; directing the general character and presentation of the Parade; directing its information; and causing it to be presented at the appointed time. The appointed time is agreed to be 5:30 p.m. on the evening of Friday, November 28, 2008. Coordinator shall not be responsible for acts of God and conditions beyond the control of Coordinator, which may delay, postpone or cause cancellation of the Parade. 3. The Town agrees that Coordinator shall have option to coordinate the Catch the Glow Parade, or such similar activities and celebration as may replace the Catch the Glow Parade, in 2009 subject to the Town and Coordinator agreeing on the terms and conditions of the coordination of those events. Coordinator will be subject to an evaluation of quality and creativity after the 2008 Parade. 4. It is understood and agreed that the $15,000 budget is essentially for items associated with the staging of the Parade. This includes such items as lights, generators, sound systems, stages, decorating, sanitary equipment, decorations for street and stages, purchase of costumes and props, creating and constructing sponsored floats and/or characters, obtain materials, and for labor involved in the construction of the floats and/or characters. 5. The Special Events Department will attempt to obtain "sponsorship" of floats, characters and combination thereof, by soliciting funds from -merchants, lodging establishments, and other business people and organizations. All funds shall be retained by the Town. 6. It is understood and agreed that the Town shall own the salvageable portions of the floats and characters, whether in whole or in Art, as well. as the creative design of the floats and characters, and sponsorship rights to any floats or charactersl shall be limited to this year's parade. 7. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that Coordinator is an independent contractor. This Letter of Understanding shall not be construed as establishing the relationship of employer/employee, joint venture, partnership, or any other like legal entity, with regard to the relationship between tlit Town and Coordinator. 8. It is understood and agreed that the Town shall be responsible for obtaining liability insurance for the parade. Said insurance shall be through the Town's current insurance arrangements with CIRSA. As an independent contractor, Coordinator shall be responsible for providing volunteers relevant insurance coverage for all volunteers of Coordinator involved in Coordinator's duties and responsibilities pursuant to the terms of this Letter of Understanding. Coordinator shall provide the Town with & Certificate of Insurance for said coverage by October 15, 2008. 9. It is understood and agreed that the Town shall also be responsible for the following: a. all advertising and promotion as previously planned in the 2008 Town approved budget; b. postage and copying costs of Coordinator relating to coordinating the event; , c. personnel to drive floats and other vehicles associated with the Parade or its presentation; and construction and transportation of stages, stands, and/or related structures; d. supervisory personnel and facilities for parking; e. a convenient storage area for equipment, costumes, characters and other materials relatedto the event; 10. Coordinator, as part of contracted services, shall provide the following: a. a minimum of twenty floats with a minimum of four new float designs and an update on all other floats. COPY 1 , b. a minimum of ten animal/character costumes and heads with one new costume and head and restoration of the rest of the animal/character costumes and heads. c. North Pole decorations. The Director of Special Events for the Town will monitor the design, construction, and restoration of the above projects to insure that the quality of such projects is consistent with the amount of funds budgeted for the projects. As an indication of agreement and understanding of the above, the Parties have signed as follows: TOWN OF ESTES PARK By: ATTEST: COPY Town Clerk Date Â·1.. 2.' i /, 'I k. Bob Aiken COPy ... LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING The following shall serve as the understanding between the Town of Estes Park, hereafter referred to as the "Town", and Michael Young, hereinafter referred to as Â«Co-coordinator", regarding coordination of the 2008 Catch the Glow Parade, hereinafter referred to as Â«the Parade"or "the Event". 1. The Town will pay $5,000 to the Co-coordinator in return for services as Catch the Glow Parade Co-coordinator for 2008. Said sum shall be paid on November 28,2008. 2. It is understood that the services to be rendered by Co-coordinator include coordinating the efforts of the various entities and individuals; administering the contracting for services, equipment and personnel and submitting invoices on a monthly basis; planning the general character and presentation of the Parade; directing the general character and presentation of the Parade; directing its information; and causing it to be presented at the appointed time. The appointed time is agreed to be 5:30 p.m. on the evening of Friday, November 28, 2008. Co-coordinator shall not be responsible for acts of God and conditions beyond the control of Co-coordinator, which may delay, postpone or cause cancellation of the Parade. 3. The Town agrees that Co-coordinator shall have option to coordinate the Catch the Glow Parade, or such similar activities and celebration as may replace the Catch the Glow Parade, in 2009 subject to the Town and Co-coordinator agreeing on the terms and conditions of the coordination of those events. Co-coordinator will be subject to an evaluation of quality and creativity after the 2008 Parade. 4. It is understood and agreed that the $ 15,000 budget is essentially for items associated with the staging of the Parade. This includes such items as lights, generators, sound systems, stages, decorating, sanitary equipment, decorations for street and stages, purchase of costumes and props, creating and constructing sponsored floats and/or characters, obtain materials, and for labor involved in the construction of the floats and/or characters. 5. The Special Events Department will attempt to obtain "sponsorship" of floats, characters and combination thereof, by soliciting funds from merchants, lodging establishments, and other business people and organizations. All funds shall be retained by the Town. 6. It is understood and agreed that the Town shall own the salvageable portions of the floats and characters, whether in whole or in part, as well as the creative design of the floats and characters, and sponsorship rights to any floats or characters shall be limited to this year's parade. 7. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that Co-coordinator is an independent contractor. This Letter of Understanding shall not be construed as establishing the relationship of employer/ employee, joint venture, partnership, or any other like legal entity, with regard to the relationship between the Town and Co-coordinator. 8. It is understood and agreed that the Town Ahall be responsible for obtaining liability insurance for the parade. Said insurance shall be through the Town's current insurance arrangements with CIRSA. 9. It is understood and agreed. that the Town shall also be responsible for the following: a. Â· all advertising and promotion as previously planned in the 2008 Town approved budget; b. postage and copying costs of Co-coordinator relating to coordinating the event; c. personnel to drive floats and other vehicles associated with the Parade or its presentation; and construdtion and transportation of stages, stands, and/ or related structures; d. supervisory personnel and facilities for parking; e. a convenient storage area for equipment, costumes, characters and other materials related to the event; 10. Co-coordinator, as part of contracted services, shall provide the following: a. a minimum of twenty floats with a minimum of four new float designs and an update on all other floats. b. a minimum of ten animal/character costumes and heads with one new costume and head and restoration of the rest of the animal/character costumes and heads. c. North Pole decorations. CO 1-:R\NÂ»7 The Director of Special Events for the Town will monitor the design, construction, and restoration of the above projects to insure that the qualily of such projects is consistent with the amount of funds budgeted for the projects. As an indication of agreement and understanding of the above, the Parties have signed as follows: TOWN OF ESTES PARK By: ATTEST: 42020 .7 Town Clerk \My Date h An i \. V Michael Young / Estes Park Convention & Visitors Bureau Memo TO: Community Development From: Bo Winslow - Fairgrounds and Events CC: Jacqueline Halburnt, Lowell Richardson and Tom Pickering Date: October 2,2008 Re: Event Numbers for 2008 - Quarterly Report See Attached Report BACKGROUND: NA BUDGET/COST: NA ACTION: NA 1 - F i m i 2 1 -EL E ~0 ;.%; 0 li LO %10 | 0 O| LO * LO ' * lo M ir-ILO .00, A A gi j (,4 N -1 04 -. 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I. 2 4 2. 2 CC C - 512 71 3 =3 JJ3 (D -M (D 1 - . r 1 1 1 A h Er MOO 2 1 1 1 7 1 -1-,-0 <L 3.- DATE SPONSOR 2007 2008 WEATHER DATE SPONSOR 2007 2008 WEATHER DATE SPONSOR 2007 2008 WEATHER Safety Fair Estes Park Police Department 750 Good P009 099'8 910'8 Juel.upedea SJUaA3 oepohl do Â£ L-8 kinr ao!u inq 'Apu!M 8 009'9 jual.upedea SlueA3 Total estimated attendance for quarter: 1,970 2,370 luewuedecl S]UeA3 slumsaluoo oapohl douooh' 09Â£ uoile!oossÂ¥ 86esseJa opeJoloo (8001 u! Meu) /V\04S aSJOH 0*L ugle*emo pueHdol Buluued we 1 000 9 Â£Â£91* suoilonpoid euinba pue VrHO AAOVS eSJOH Jadlunr Je U H 000' L uo!i@PossÂ¥ oepal:1 Jo!unr opeJOIOO Mel.I - Slell!:1 aieik 'USSÂ¥ oepohl oiunr o eio 00 TopHand Antique Show TopHand Organization 1,550 1,6 M ch Rodeo Queens Cl ic Rooftop Rodeo Committee Total estimated attendance for quarter: Rooftop Rodeo Queen.Tryouts Rooftop Rodeo Committee c181 esloH ueuls@nba Mied s kea qnio eSJOH ueulsenbEI >ped eSJOH einjelu u ejunol/\I k Â¥049 eSJOH ainjeiu IN ulejuno,\I nldhs,014 uel*V opejoi66 AA04S eSJOH ue!qeiv ~4@Bed slueAE] sdoqsWOM le>Ve EL-El eunr P!.|jsia 100409 EN >wed Aped Jee*-84190-pu3 IOOLPS AJewe OÂ£ eunr pelleoueo - AA04S eSJOH peJq 2-gl eunr CE LU J a CE r .,. 1 ~Qi ili8ts~ Â£0 *-FLO O < ' 01 N Lo - (D Z 1 j ge,O 9 1.@ 1 0 *J E i a) 1 81 1 21'E ..01 , 31 al 1-21 @102 g > I t. 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J DATE EVENT SPONSOR 2007 2008 WEATHER DATE EVENT SPONSOR 2007 2008 WEATHER hl3HlÂ¥3M zooz MOSNOdS 31VG Estes Park Cup (Dog Pull) 600 Good Frost Giant 5K & 10K Races Estes Valley Recreation & Park District 224 Estimated att 824 **** 019'tâ‚¬ 001'0* Jepenb Joi eouepuelle pejelu!isa Estimated attendance er: 725 09Â£- - ssÂ¥ '6ieqeia ueÂ®elli _ ejno ap Jnol *** 0 1 0004 mewuna Seluer *30 epe~ed leANS@ 3 4sul-4smoos >lead s6uol 9 Jequleldes 09Â£ apeied BulwooeuloH SHd3 gl Jaqule}des 900'Â£ epeJed oepog dowoo OTHER EVENTS Estes Park qnio Jeo >ped sets3 u!-Znjj s}46!N 1000 leA!}sed puel46!H 4S!JI-l.IS!UOOS Mead s6uo-1 341 JOJ peA!8081 ueeq leX lou eAe4 UORell]JOJU! eouepuelle lueAe pue sjunoo o!#eJL,** Fit Family Five Mile - new event Marathon Ul-ZnJO S146!N I000 . 46 ZZ o liz 45 4 - N 'F 8 1 i 01 Et -y Cl: E U) U.1 - .. . DATE EVENT SPONSOR 2008 WEATHER LOctober 4 Helping Hands Poker Run Colorado Department of Transportati N/A attendance for quarter: 20,000 TBD Estimated total other event attendance: 61675 31,149 October 5 CROP Walk for Hunger - new Church Worl Service/P. Vanderveen [Nbvember 28 Catch the Glow Parade Events D 0L - 4- .2 int Al- 2% 2.63 2B< < <1 < 0 0 49 38: [3 | ce': Lo :=.coli 2 92 2 (D N. Lo m O% 10 # 00 E i 60 1 M 101 E l .1 h. N I Lo -1 , # COIR#oci,61:,{5 0-1 . 19. 1% 144 -VW 3 1 rt Â¢ (C) r Â· (9 (D O ON N ; r- 3- - 2 -0- \ cv (9 } 0 00 $ r { CD . N , 00 CN M -4 10 Q Z Z JZ' Z 00 .. 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The entire membership of the PRCA votes each year for who they feel puts on the best rodeo. The Rooftop Rodeo has been in the top 5 in 2000,2003 - 2008: winning the top honor in 2003 and 2006. This is quite an honor and shows our committee that their hard work and dedication is noticed by others outside of our town. BACKGROUND: NA BUDGET/COST: NA ACTION: NA 1 Estes Park Convention & Visitors Bureau Memo To: Community Development Committee, Trustees Levine, Eisenlauer, Miller From: Peter Marsh, Director of Communications CC: Jacquie Halburnt, Lowell Richardson, Tom Pickering Date: 9/24/08 Re: CVB Marketing Committee - October, 2008 REPORTS: Covering the period January 1 through August 31, 2008 Report topics can include but are not limited to: 1. 2008 Visitors Guide Requests - volume of requests for guides is 1,816 higher than this period last year, for an increase of 3.3%. We attribute most of this increase to our Colorado.com advertising program. 2. Visitors Guide Downloads - Guide and other document download counts have reached 30,677. Due to the change in tracking methods, no comparisons to previous years will be made until 2009. 3. National Media - Our response level to paid advertising is up 1,586, or 3.3%, again mostly due to our use of Colorado.com. 4. Internet Advertising - Our Google Ad Words campaign is back on track, and both Google and Yahoo ad programs are generating click through costs of less than $1.00 per click. Regional banner ad campaigns promoting Scotsfest generated click through rates between 0.16% and 0.46% compared to an advertiser average of 0.04% and 0.07% 5. Program Planning - 2009 magazine advertising planning, 2008 Conversion Study, Governor's Tourism Conference October 1-3. 6. Inserts - Christmas Parade insert copy was started last week. ACTION ITEM: None BACKGROUND: N/A BUDGET/COST: N/A RECOMMENDATION: NA 1 Estes Park Convention & Visitors Bureau Memo To: Community Development Committee: Trustees Levine, Eisenlauer, Miller From: Suzy Blackhurst, Media Relations CC Jacqueline Halburnt, Lowell Richardson, Tom Pickering, Peter Marsh Date: September 26,2008 Re Media Relations Report 1) Travel Writer Tours, Colorado Tourism Organization coverage Four recent Travel Writer and videography tours and overnight stay arrangements were conducted in September: â€¢ Writer Karen Rubin, Travel Features Syndicate, Great Neck NY â€¢ Writer Jason Steele, PlanetEye.com, a Canadian-based travel website â€¢ Television Production from The Tabi Channel, a Japanese satellite and cable network for 5.5 million paid subscribers to travel-related programs in Japan. â€¢ Colorado Tourism Organization (CTO) Rubin and Steele's work are attached. The Tabi Channel production team has promised to send a DVD of the Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park tour once it has been edited and aired. The CTO sent a production team to Estes Park for a 12-hour shoot to capture wildlife in the area. The edited work will be combined with that shot in other communities, and is slated for future use on Colorado.com and commercials advertising the state. These trips would not have been possible without complimentary stakeholder assistance for lodging and meals. Participants were~ â€¢ Valhalla Resort â€¢ Crags Lodge â€¢ Estes Park Condos â€¢ Estes Rodeway Inn â€¢ Smokin' Dave's BBQ â€¢ Pura Vida â€¢ The Rock Inn â€¢ Molly B 2) Planning for 2009: Social Media Placement Contractor Investigation In combining recommendations from past conference attendance with industry research, social medial "differs from all other traditional marketing efforts because it is conversation and community based. Traditional media is geared to interrupt, inform and basically talk @1 the consumer. In the social media world you are talking with your market and they are talking back," said the industry's leader in providing public relations social media services. We currently have limited resources available to track blog mentions about Estes Park, but from throughout September 80 individual blogs that we've been able to track have included information about Estes Park. With the exception of one writer's musings that Estes Park's traffic at this time of year is reduced from that found in July, there were no negative comments. Page 2- Media Relations Report 9-30-08 Due to the emergence of significant Estes Park coverage on blogs, the Communications department will continue its investigation of social media providers in preparation for a concentrated 2009 campaign. Selected portions of blog comments seen recently: â€¢ "We landed in Denver on Wednesday and headed to Estes Park..." â€¢ "Wednesday night we went to dinner at the Rock Inn Mountain Tavern." â€¢ "We also walked around Estes Park to explore..." â€¢ "We went for a ride with Sombrero Ranch. It was a nice ride up into the hills behind the ranch." â€¢ "I hope that Lindsey goes back to really check out the entire park, because it is such an amazing place! Then we went shopping in Estes Park, which of course is a beautiful place as well." Some blogs also feature photos: *I - 44 1 r *--- = *+hr 4 -, i - -t , -5 - 1% * 191 I . 1 1Â»e :\Â» 1 3) Clip Report Web placements 2007:181 2008: 197 Newspaper Coverage Note: the following statistics compares 2007 results to those in 2008, based on CVB- distributed information. May is used as the first month for comparisons based on a change in service providers that occurred in mid-April 2007. Number of Inches of content received from May through September. 2007: 1,080 2008: 3,373 Number of News Placements May through September 2007: 525 2008: 808 4) Significant News Coverage Received in past month In addition to the following coverage from an on-line travel site, two additional articles (Chicago Sun Times Sunday Travel section feature and The Denver Daily News feature on Elk) in which Media Relations played a major role are attached. 5) General Requests for Assistance From July 1 through Sept. 25, Public Relations staff received 40 requests for assistance from the public, all of which resulted in follow-up activities that have been completed. Examples of requests include: â€¢ Please supply a feature for my magazine. â€¢ Please send photographs to illustrate my story about Estes Park. â€¢ Help me find a place to watch the DNC nomination acceptance speech. â€¢ Please fact check our material (Kansas City Star, Sunset Magazine, 5280, Chicago Sun Times, Colorado Homes Magazine). â€¢ Please send dates for 2009 events so I can plan my trip accordingly. September Travel Coverage Samples Travel Column From PlanetEye.com, a leading Web Travel promotion site: Top Overnight Destinations From Denver: Estes Park BY JASON STEELE For many visitors, Denver is a starting point in their trip to Colorado. People in town for business or pleasure are always looking for a an overnight trip to see more of Colorado than its capitol city. A mere hour and 15 minute drive northwest of Denver is the town of Estes Park, adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park. Colorado is known worldwide for it mountains, and Rocky Mountain Nation Park, or just "Rocky" as some locals call it is the premier place to appreciate them in all of their splendor. What I have discovered is that while spectacular, Rocky is the backdrop to countless other enjoyable and delicious experiences to be had in and around the town of Estes Park. After the Rocky Mountains, The Stanley Hotel is perhaps the town's most recognizable sight, having been the location for the classic film horror film, The Shining. In reality, it is a gorgeous 99 year old landmark. Nearly every weekend, you will find a festival of some sort on the schedule in Estes Park. The next major festival, is the Elk Fest, October 4th and 5th, however you don't have to attend the festival to catch a view of the Elk. Not only are the Elk herds roaming around Rocky, they are regular visitors to the town's parks and golf courses. Each day during the fall, crowds gather there to watch them mate at dawn and dusk. Recreation is very popular around Estes Park, with the notable exception of downhill skiing. Hiking, bicycling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and horse back riding all enjoyed here when in season. When not working up a sweat, visitors can shop for the usual souvenirs in the town center, with old timey photos seemingly the most popular. On my last visit I counted three places to have your picture taken in western wear in the space of a block or two. On the other hand, you can enjoy some surprisingly unique dining experiences, two of which I will be reviewing later this week. At 7,500 feet above sea level, Estes Park is high enough to enjoy the alpine scenery, yet low enough to escape the worst effects of mountain weather and altitude sickness. While traffic in town can get a bit rough at peak periods, getting to Estes Park from Denver is nearly always a breeze. Yet another reason put Estes Park on the top of your list for an overnight trip from Denver. 1-/vil V V. 1/6411.~ - .1-JW. I. vullillÂ£6 r dyc 1 01 2 ' : . 4 . .4 ~ thedeblia~.-m -E The Denver Daily News. We're Everywhere. , , 6: . Â· Go â€¢ Home â€¢ Niws â€¢ Spocts â€¢ Opinion â€¢ Entertainment â€¢ Busine5s â€¢ Health â€¢ Archives * Sponsored Links * 1-â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢---1 Estes is calling r1200 OFFy * On-7,25â‚¬0 8.* .,I. So are the bull elk Gene Davis, DDN Staff Writer I I buzzherr Wednesday, September 24,2008 Mu: Sustfle. ' ": Â·., I Â·Â·Â·Â·i - 8 0 .2. nÂ·jec fee tOOl b te Market 2. r,Â·s 12'.'550, ,Â¥ 0'. , k. .... ..: . ~': - : Elk bugling calls, beautiful Aspen trees changing leaves and a haunted ghost tour of one of Colorado's most fam, good enough reasons to leave Denver behind for the weekend. 142.thÂ« !%14=1=.1-4 With smaller crowds than the summer and almost all of the same attractions open, Estes Park is a great place to b ~ .â€ž*. â€žHob-*Aw *:i,:*0*,.- ~ year. Plus, fall brings added bonuses to the small mountain town that are hard to find anywhere else. 1 I it's still a relaxed, laid back kind of place to go with lots of things to do," said Suzy Blackhurst, spokeswoman f ~ $100 DOWN Convention and Visitors Bureau. "We're a national destination, but I think our Front Range friends find us attraci Can TODAY U Elk bugling 303.224.9149 Estes Park in late September is an ideal place and time to see the elk bugling. Bugling, the name given to the call as part of the mating ritual, is one of those things you have to see and hear in person to believe, Blackhurst said. During September, elk herds descend from the high country to lower elevations. As the mature bulls try to compc a- *,ar~-I-Il~~- with the harems of cows, they let out deep, resonant tones that rise rapidly to a high-pitched squeal before droppi grunts *'It's so enthralling and so vivid," said Blackhurst. mt 0-it'.91-3 #,21Â·A, 1 -Â¢4Ut.!- According to the Estes Park Convention and Visitors Bureau, the best time to see and hear the elk bugling calls a i -fr, i l . Â· from late afternoon until dusk. The best places to go in the Estes Park area to hear and see elk bugling are Morair '45135.,3/:4/116/1-I+,yr../Z-*i Beaver Meadows and Horseshoe Park. For more infonnation about other places to see the elk mating calls, call 9 Tree changing The enormous Aspen trees around Estes Park are a good opportunity to see the leaves change colors. Blackhurst recommended Hermit Park, 1,362 acres of open space 2 miles southeast of Estes Park, as a good plau area is open to the public for the first time since 1965. and has some of the tallest and healthiest Aspen trees in th according to Blackhurst. Stanley Hotel After a day spent watching the leaves change and elks bugling, stop by the Stanley Hotel, 333 E. Wonder View ~25 scare and sleep. The famous inspiration for Stephen King's "The Shining," the Stanley is a top-of-the-line resort that features a h: tour, great place to eat, spa and luxurious rooms. A historic ghost tour runs every day at the Stanley Hotel except for major holidays. Resident historian Billy Ware around the hotel and tells of the ghost stories and sightings at the hotel, the Stanley's most haunted rooms and pl: course, "The Shining's" connection to the hotel. http://www.t~denverdailyne ws.og-darticle.php?aID==1983 9/25/2008 . 74 ONE TANK TRIPS i-L-,r-------,6-El FEE?,t~~ypqN TOP FICS 43..Â·#.i~i~~ 1 PAGE 2Â£ l#*62-,t;*~.~,(. Â·Â·Â·. : ~ Only twodays left to vote forthebest -1 4 ~ Grabyourcamera and ~07*F . 4.~ ~ vacation snapshots in the Sun-Time,3' ~ hit the road for these lt.~h- f~T~W,26il-J 1.4.,1 1 photo contesÂ·t- Top five winners each Â£1 4# r 4170--4.qi hots 9.0_ 1,Ii,1,;-0; colorful leal-peeping t--2'11~~~ J~ti~ geta piece of Travelon tuggage. Go to 4Yt-4.> 1., 13 - - ' 3 home. ~b,149,1,89463&4 to pick your favorite. pots close to P#/26*Tqhimilld/99// / the Travet page at www.su/?mnes.com SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 1 EDI'lÂ·()11. LORI NACKI. I 312 321Â·2244 1 Let's get into it. 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I.Ii: J.mief"/1 . >01.t..s-:*:13â‚¬f211-3.-12Â·06~-/'-: -1~..-3~2 ' motortst drives alor: Gualetta Pass in th' Colorado Rockie., where aspen trees take on 8 golden glow around this time of,earÂ· 1 ED Â·Â·61Â·- ...1- Al i rÂ·r'. 3 'FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR' 1 Mother 4 Nature spins her magic near Front ~I Range of Colorado's mountains BY ANNE L COOKE miles trnil. :t,1 11 we>I </ 113:'ver in ESTIESP~K,Colo.--Asthe reaches tales Path A Colurnao Htnekli/wk :11~d he.nflâ€¢ no,UNIO it i.ROCKY MOUN'IMN..9 111 unting,mysofthe'"sirial inÂ· Slate Sce,ti ind rlisto:le B.ywwy, E34*23321Â«M &33*fER.., the road curves ind tvÂ·,mis ns il winds &1 willey lie, , 't to ./11/y, skit ling '1' 1,4 1/ le ,â€¢11 r 13"00 presidential election -- is in [lie fool !,idian Peak, mid Â·, 'Ronline,3- ti]! Divide Whole hin,- 1, â€žere,/ov . iÂ· tr*.....â‚¬l~ Bui for Colorednaâ€žs !,mg nen,Â· ered with flitte,-1,1/ I 1.1. glow red --3,1.I#: ...1..~r-*,r Â·Â»Â·9 thetowering FIÂ·ont RAngeotthe and//41. a n,turill w .rderinn- Rockies. auttimn hasâ€ž'L mlved un piÂ·ovedon!* liy ll72 pc,Â·i//he appear- 1 . r,yill:i til the bugling of the elk piereea Uie ance of snow el/(1 pe ' luking Dver 10... ff.[fullÂ· 9.%'P,>Sl,54458*p:.'A.yAÂ·; *.â€ž.. >7ia~i-3230fig@3/B14/ red Mind gold. Allow â€¢wrâ€¢ 1-uÂ·. ,Â·Â·Â·! lw' And 0 Â·Â·lp w.Â· 4*Â·-Â·.4'* Â·Â·k J.id.bb~, i:'Â· .2 Â·Â·A-faleRE#*,U)W In our niendow, near Rucky a th, 4 10, i hit m Â· LÂ·,.ectng along -~' Â· Â·-'44&~ Mouot,inNation,!Park,tliecllang thetinÂ· '4 .1.111vNe,le,land.:i Â· ing,Ythe colors 5"'5 in blle Sep 111.~tork mii.1. 40'_, for a quick Plne bark beetta have turned trees red Mar the Grind Lake entrance to tember or e/Â·ly October, afte,Â· the lourern{Â·uptiliche .St,i~. :i;pin Rocky Mountain National Park. | p,107[; coui m wivE HA66{PT, firs' ciÂ·!5p cold z,ights dwit the car afur voll zinis U lensp:irk lo snap #,dowa with ftÂ·mt. The aspen phob if I 1.266 foot i.i,ngs Peak, _ --_--p~_ leaves slowly rade, changing from the be# :hols,oe'li ever Ve- from i 3,-Â·.~1-~~:,I penÂ·Irreentop:ileyellow. deep roodside. Uil;ili:ng up on ,!le left, 11 2Â·,Â·'.* ;:f.'4Â·AÂ·- Â· ~4~ pulnpkinaudiniglitgearlet.The I J kh '40:p eni,(ight:' 1.1,1'1.. seunT, 4 K|~01-t. b,il hern /1 |E.5~,s W'herÂ·,Â· 'Â·a i ,â€¢,Li i.Â·(pect i 0 -Â·3 re; Park, galrway 6; the notional park, Pen, itÂ·3 welcome "Klerrâ€¢,hiÂ·â€¢ ~ 1, l. ihrk but es 'This is iny absoluteravolÂ·*Le tin~e pet.11 1 1 .11 0 -1 1., a|lile of yearr 61,id luy neighbor. Mary ste;irDa , . int Roe* . Erner,Oldbe,1.'llovethecolors. Mountalâ€žÂ·1, Â·i ll'â€ž 4,okesper .......Ii"*4 Lit#twirm/.r - JÂ°~cgCUL.r:.... look fri them m 11 .1 4 - flite- son Kyle }hitte - ,Â·i.IÂ·luld pass than w h ile I 'ni r unning er zone bee.t.eer -Â· ' :'Â· 1 M '4'31,~ ra*43,thepâ€žmviewtngse:,son o'rb,0,1,~â€žc.â€žInp*':, ,-;'p,;Kf:we ~v 3717. spinâ€¢ fourto nveweekj.ranging experience.1.-1. â€¢Â·, .Â·1 - '. 7/inli/lillIB~AS#im/Clirdl~&20...: anywhere fron, carly SeptemberÂ¢,i rauwd] by a d 'iii--1//1- late October. the aspen groves bleze Sudden Asâ€¢ ,Â· ' , , Â·,i, "lately 3~~ i int<Jectoreachonilsownlkne.de- diver Â· Â· .1 â€¢ Ii,thena pending on Lhe elevationr nl~gle of [ional pal I t - ' the siul arid the temperature. As F-'Â·, , , i Â·Â·Â· . Â·20 6Â·,linee with 711 things earthly Mother Na- on...Ir'Â·/Â·Â·Â· Â·- .wind tire detein~ines when and v.:Itert shiÂ· I p #48.8 the foliage reaches its TechnicrIc,r -, 1 1 .te!/ best, und how long M will last. Wheo friendsfrom outorlown Este' PÂ·irt entiance Â·mdask A- Abu*ing elk sigoali the arrival cf fall in Estes Park, Colo. Elk her,5 dwin. ask me where Ingo, [ reconinend lk. Ptial, f n /-1, hir,6...,. 2 HICAGO 1 6â‚¬ 1 TRAVEL j 1 1 1 L I l li 11 11 1[ LIli lili 1111111-4 ~ FROM rr T I rl - -- intl CO \ E-R 't 'Â·. FALL I AspenleaveN trente 'uttel'l~,7 peacehll' sr,und 22 , 1, -1 i 111= 1 Ili, i,-It-lilli 1+1 71= --T-, -'Â¥FF -,~ -- h ' :'Ii,LI:' Ili<111111~111~13~'Ind J-1 - I ~, f_'~' I 11[ 1 - 11:f- - - 4- -1-.. ~.=bil.c--i ti~, ,I ,- I I '-'I .'i] PILI.--1'r 12 1- 1 - 1 1111--Or. 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Â·- -- .- .- ' --,44 Al*jÂ«7*'4 spectacilliti , i, il , i ii ~ '1-4 -' 2-'- 3-Ju~A i i~# f=', - Mating the perfect castoear Rocky Mountain Nâ€¢tional Park. 211010 groves|i li rul-l | 1., I -8 _Ilii ~W;IL- 1-~lifiri~i'-~~4 < 4~,1-~-'iMU=,6,'1~'2- a~< (.0'JRjESÂ¥ 6Â·,47 ;40[6-WEA,Il,iM'jirt!4:0[AGR'jup TÂ© 111 lili.ul_|1141 1 - .L. , 1311#bli- 01975 - -14;.-:Ir/Mi#%*%*WEFIR Pattel'5611 iiuguis,3 three trd}is im.42 4.L .4911.#L !1] '4 1 11.' 1 Itarting hi. r ill |'I|1-1 t.the lt*mallahgia,miN*ES Kâ‚¬*i<EN:tI' ',62<ZW:T',"4',I,:,t<Â·e:Â·:.. terrabi,"nbasaid. Thisistlle t~~/ 1~j%%f&~4~j~~%~, -~f ~, ~'hf~ ,- 4, -~flp-- a two-and-a-h,ulf-mile fli,4 and 'llÂ·29'Â¥~ lot. The second wulk the loop taail from Bear Laketo Bierstadt Asp.en,611 1 111 1 ul] 111111'I H IFT,n IL own time. depending on elevation, angle ofthe sun and temparaÂ· Lake and back to the highway, ts tyre. ~ PHO1 J I UNVESÂ¥ SCOTT N, c YMCA OF THE NOCKII % slightly harder, vdth a hallanile of uphill trail and three miles down- it throughaspon forest. moving asi,en leaves ninket" Pat- izig up we livelÂ· 84Â·w moose. 1*P A:Â»'â€¢ J??: 7.'36 4.1.'.7*7449 -2 1 46<" <.tl,â‚¬,1.141.*491 hil!. The longest hike is from "Have you ever,atood,aloneÂ·un, Lerion asked-"It'so soft flutter- rarely sigh.ted bighorn sheep and Bierstadtto Hallowell Park, a (tel' the aspen andlistened'ta the ing I can hakÂ·dly desclibe and ul- oilly occasionally spe{Â·led bellvel-, Q~Â¢Â£4Â·:~~~~2_j~~-~13~ 1-213tf:~.O~~ walk of.,boUL six miles, inuch of beautiful sound Uiat mnlious of lerly peaceful.â€¢ usually at twilight in tlie ponds al Â· An unexpected bonus for any Beaver Meadows. Later 1 was t o Bighorn sheep are just some of the animais to be spot'led in the -31 visitortoRocky Mountainisthe learn that the importalion of do- Rockies dming r selfÂ·guired American wildlife safari. ~ oppaiÂ·tunity M'u ./1.: Fi,de,i mestic sheep caused tile bighorn 1 American wildhie safari. Greater to decliw. Both species com- IF YOU GO and lesser numbers of elli, peted for thesamefoed, and l.lie ._----- ...-_.-.-,----. --- -- ------Â· --Â·- ------.__._..._..._ ..... moose., niae deer, bighorn sheep. biglioni had no resistatice M the coyoles, rriounta: n lions. bobeats, diseaees carried bvthe domestic GET-TlNG THERE- Rocky renter, aotti[Drhum and oauy ac- beaver. marmots. ground equir- animals. Mountain Nation,$1Park and tivitte 5. Rtisti~ Cabi;15 SteepIng rela, chipmunks and black bears The same thing liappens todgy, Estes Perk, the gateway town, four Or Intl fe start St $114: (9701 reside in l,2 park,.jung with a FilterÂ·son IniA, with the elk ai,d are northwest of Den ver to the 586Â·3341. I '; G Vilitdwuod 1 nn, a b ost of perm:â€ž,ent ant) titigratriry Ille'beaver. Uncheeked elkherds front Range orthe Rockies. Fly rl,51 K Oropei t:, 01' the FBI[ al, birds. are devouring the aspen and wilÂ· frum Chicago lo Deflver loterriaÂ· has doubte roo,-os fÂ·iÂ· :,7,1 start- Why come i n mitumn? This is low thalthe beuvel' 31*r] need ti, tional Airport and rent a lay for ingal $156,28Â·.Â·; bl ,-iÂ· 2 : whenthe targetÂ·aninlatsg)-1,11 eat and to repair their d.ants. the two-holli drive. Frcm the air- Road (866)5Â»,-,p,Â·Â· i, 1,â€¢:'ie, [ Ally move ffrorn 1 1,0 cooler high Wlthout ponds, they eant sur- port, take 1-25 norrh, â‚¬I.id CO 2â€¢i Â·Â·jwr/.0-0 1 Â·Â·Â·â€¢. 7,1-Â· 1 - e ~ councry down tt, 1,. o?Â·pelied inead vive. Highway 66 and U.S. 34 welt Co tor; 1,Â· i 'Â·â€¢ilte Â·Â· Mr Â·Â· Â·, 34 1 :WS, ClosEr e ' n fÂ·nads. But il Black bears - creatures an- Esies Fairk. 0015, L" lown|1.4 4, . I k rooms halm'l always I fiwerabie el,he t.0 813!1 - aCe Lhe stag. i at 3 21 . u.Â·,Â·.Â·i ek: Bet-ween 11:t , El '',1 onie aniinal th.vt. ptispers hanri WHERE TO STAY 1,1 ESTES: 1450 21& ilinnit Â·- Â·Â·_. (970) j hunbr,91Â·st di c .,1 t,w son,ely in and uu< or the park. The historic Stanley Hotel. a spaÂ· 586Â·21%81 E:6LÂ·' - 'Li y, and 1/15, when dic Despile the iii-,uid,ible ap cious grande dame built In 1909, nitticm.â€ž p Â·Â·Â·k w w e I thlup<lied, pearan"of nly renleci neetal overlooks the low it. 1 :'sa brisk FAL : er,Â·j- r,7 WIE SIT'ES: 111,}AL of llÂ· i, F Â· 1. p dnmp had icirbage bin, a determined black Nalk from the dot,votowiÂ· center. bdeâ€ž Ah,11,1.,I i=edt: :.,t'ltÂ·| , .Ut b..41Â· LtuÂ·ned it over twice Â£61.4 Doubte rooms,Â·ar,gefroill$143 to WWL- .., , Â·,,Â· .,â€ž '/ i ,Â·-4,23 Of Ule !(!Wet i ,Jilly,1. past. 9(munci; delicateiy ili.in: $600: 333 E. Wonderview Ave. www.ch:i: u. ....cvelicotori,do ;'By 191 5, the elk WeI C.QUI.U. out theedibles and scattering (970: 577'4000. www itan;ev %61)97.E.htÂ·:, And the wolves and UN. ,friv.ly the eint.ainer. Not until -v? hoel.Com. The YMCA of the Rock wvy:*phorgenÂ·ve;.corn/sumpie/ce , be.us," Pattersoll gairl. "There cheined f *hut did lip flually tef. fotinded in 1910 oil 850 kil.atin ! wouidn't be eik now except i,hal abandon lit:' effort. acre& adjoining Radry Mountain **W,tripairt â‚¬.De,/450-reg!?1115/ ) the Elite< lilley Inwrovement Today it, sits,JuithcÂ«igpo! t.be National Pork, has a restiurant Â£05[2,8-Cotint-WyÂ©nifitg- Association broughl some w lane. undertho aspen tree.s. snack shop, libra: y. recreation Rorities, PillÂ·Folioge. 15;]x f}Win Yalltiwntone. By the ID+OS, whose [13$3veR lor*j\Lsr,4, liil pate) ___.~___ __ __.___ __.__~~_ 1 theru wee so ty,;,-ity they hi,d to than they did last week. ! still them." And theelk Ire hi:gling agaili, , .1- 7 f.,-, - -i a freedaver i Other nnimals also disap- the youag males lciting their .moi W tile Aspen. peured mÂ· moved uitcÂ· more re- voiceswith tentetive sque:tks as Aulumn, sweet -tn,1 poimant, UN i w- I au di .'1'g'Â· J her fipie 42- ,note vaHeys. WIMn 1 w,Ls grow- they cros: tlie lane :und vin wll is iii i.he atr. Dree'" c Gle; od, 4 & {30-ry'O"'fl. 22 92Â·le - I NO SHORTAGE OF GREAT FALL BRIVES 1% COLORADO'S ROCRfES **49*43 -1... Â·1 ~0 -eÂ·:â€¢ -' /....4 "Â·Â·....1 TRAIL RIDGE ROAD Golden And op to Blackh:wt, CO AND HISTORIC EYWAN GUANELLA PASS SCENIC Â£ Cifir bi 4 ;013 183 [pet, take a Highe# 119 to Nedenand, '-0 A bacxcout,Uy 8311(81Â·:tum i rariges, ie.les. gorg?sand fat! with CO ilighway 7. ano i west south of Georgetov.Au t>.,r dÂ·:.Â·a :. i Ce!,rs. !FaÂ·: ki,Jig-2 Road usually to Est?s Park. toward 012 toWn Of 63.-Mt '01'0Â¥15 3 Former burro tfall, cllinl.infs **1 Closâ‚¬-4 49 'rlt Oclober. Froni ; GEOR-GEÂ¥OWN 0~'~ | ~|~f:~ ~~.-3~ .{ EsteP,14. :aieN.S. HighÂ¥ay 34 fouth mer the 11.664Â·Â·-00: over Mik:pr Pass and down to This fOrmer mining town is Guenelia PAss- look 10: Ditt fil- . Â·Â·Â·'*fÂ·Â·.id-~. -r.-*1Â·Â·Â·Â·. 3-C ..1 Grand Lake. now;: ponutar weelend destinaÂ· liage on !_be ID:ver .tepe. aid tion '.Â·.Â·~th [60(Ed ViÂ¢t(Jita:,5, 5Â·'dborn sheep on the 01]Fi , - THE PEAK TO PEAK SCENIC reÂ¢,36Â·11:!; 2.,Id 5.4[eries. Take i Fre,rn Georget[)4gn m iÂ·7'.3. !~: i: .~ ANDMIBTORXC BYWAY 70 v,e,t frof,Â·, DenÂ·.Â·.r; exit al the road south and o.m :he. The changing aspen trees 5116â€¢ A great drive along the Front Geergetot,Â·,3. Fill foliage dusters pass, before reimping lol t.fo. thet coloUn Gua:rella Pass aear Range~ with fall foliage, log cab- alci,K th.! rogif . For a y:nge, STLir.iRTHORNE orgetown, Coto. i 01 ". ms and snow-clad peaks. From Wip. Ir,i,ow the Guanel{3 Pass TO KREMMUNG 13*1 -Al' Denver,tale U.S. Highway 6 to {next entry) A fa'TrHE .1 1 Cr'oradoan. FROM ANTONITO TO THE HIGHWAY OF THE irt. ew 'ri{. 34,-0,7-.4 this dri~c .4' . irn' :1-1-1 -0 1-70 NEW MEXICO BORDER FOURTEENERS 5CEHIC AND HISTORIC through rap-' i. Â· Â·11 :oto pir;e fore# lic mr.i,; ,In.1.Â·Us thick 0010Â£:dA g,Batell concentra BYWAY Aspen blaze arilid low moumÂ· . 7,1.Â· Jiger Lm Oem m I,ng tairb ifid lushing stfeams In the tion of high peaks makes this Thit 115-rn de loop boasb Â·.eli , M.ine 0 .11 i 40 10 Grand Con:|ul Rivgf Valley Of Rio route a keeper. From Fair!:ay foliage *tae,y turn_ r foffi r,/0 1 ..ike ar,d 1 34 to Rocky Glarld k.ltional Forest, Or leave tam scuth and Eest to Ante. take CO Highway gl and hsad .0,.rtatrt Nit}Ovat Park. or re- .osi (er in Antonitcand take a .lunctidn. Continue south and 5outh to histodc 1-eadvitie. LU,6 !'.; .Â·71. From 59Â¥eithorne roundÂ·trio rlds on tile Cumbres then norch on U.5.24 for a see:c- Comir[Uing south. ine route o. Â·Â·71 : fncm Dillon Reservolo. and lb.:ei Â· ';Â·,to-Â·r Railroad taculÂ·ardriÂ·,2 139 ttle C.c!!egiate turns west at CO Highwa, 82. in 1 4.'i:Â· i. 1 1 M, ih way 9 north and From AntonÂ·,-c. 0 Â·:Â· :- SouÂ·hweil Peate Yale: Princeton Harvarrt Aspen.Rom here, thednve re- ..6.0 1,0 lire.Â·i, Â·2,0,2 on Highway 17. 82:x:.11,1 before Columbia and OXiord. turns to I eady,lie. Wn fottews reaching the New BÂ·iâ€¢ <ice borde CO Highway 24 corthwet 10 re- 1 . b $ -, ~ - 4- Mf Going Places, Near &? Far... I . TIMELY TRAVEL By Karen Rubin . everyor On ELK FEST IN ESTES PARK, OCT. 4-5 Sunda) as they Each October, elk in Estes Park ~l~~k 4 are regaled, imitated, watched and ; dfil - ...2, Dance . a centi otherwise -celebrated during the lar ball community's annual Elk Fest, timed tocoincide with the elk rut - late 191 -4--,id-*A~&<Ild-IfilllIM- = tor Ma~ and the natural sight and sound 2 p.m, spectacle created during the big .~~ Frankl - 712 La ThidÂ· annual rite of nature -is Â· Â·-Â· v turned intoa major festival. sb visi- I ~L~~E~~I~~~F' f~~, :, 2 11*i~,-3~~I~~"p iy~Turr tors can view elk during the rutting -.wn-Â·,-1~ 5:-~Â·=r~...92.-; ~ Â·Â·. 1.1 .Â·-,773.,a. .- will be season in the wild on guided tours, zk &-~2~,~-,VA,W~v~M~#~-~<~ ~:6~ I.'442:-' 0 jfl#~ ' ~ -7~2~- Ai~eI as well as learn more about elk, their habitats and how to observe them in the wild. In August, elk in Rocky Mountain National Park get water and feed on .. per pei There are bugling competitions grass in preparation for the mating rituals that take place in October. - will be (elk bugling is characterized by Estes Park celebrates with Elk Fest (photo by Karen Rubin). Oct. 12 deep, resonant tones that rise Jennifer White, and Native and 5. Tickets are $5 per person; or Howar, rapidly to a high-pitched squeal before dropping to a series of American Music & Dancing at 4 p.m. family rate of $20 for five riders and son. grunts), a Mountain Man Sunday activities include live $2 for each additional child. Weeker music by the Elktones beginning at We learned about Elk Fest dur- Dances Rendezvous, Native American story 10.30 a.m., followed by Native ing our August visit to Estes Park, music i telling and music, archery contests, American Music & Storytelling at where we thoroughly enjoyed our and li, and more. This year. the event takes place 11:30 a.m., ; a Bugling Contest at 1 stay at the Valhalla Resort, just costurn p.m.; seminars on the Breeding on the edge of Rocky Mountain See between Oct 4-5, On Saturdays Oct. 4, from 9 am- Season, Raptors and Wolf and National Park (in fact, we could aboard 5 pm, programs include Elk Native American Music & Dancing have hiked in to where one of the Watchâ‚¬ Management & Biology; Observing at 4 p.m. Elk grazing arÂ·eas is). Island Elk-viewing tours depart on the Valhalla Resort, a short ride seeing Wildlife Safely, Native American hour from noon to 5 p.m. each day. from the Estes Park main street, Cape 1 Music & Storytelling; Breeding Elk-viewing bus tour tickets are offers cozy eabins, completely outfit- Oct. 19 >- Season (The Rut). There is live music at 12:30 pm not sold in advance, but are avail- ted to be a woodland home, with full offered by Dick Orleans, Jimmy Sferes & able in the white Gazebo at Bond kitchen, fireplace, cable TV, decks and 17, ,F'ark Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 4 and barbecue. and $1; The 25 cabins range from small- Lear -Â·.... -81%.. - 1 .2*2-,=di.-,-'.- er, one-bedroom vacation homes to from tl r _~ , large, four-bedroom cabin rentals, cover } the sec J J --2--1- depending on the season. Some ing pOI homes come with a private Fisher ~ Jacuzzi/hot tub, while some other a.m. on cabins come with a hide-a-bed in guide CL--- ...22230IPErF=7Zm=-----Â·,-----~,rr-,~ the living room. 970-586-3284, Fisher] _L-.2-2.-ZZL~ www.valhallaresort.com, info@val- .*;;111 0/3*- prz~t' â€¢---Iâ€¢â€¢- -: hallaresort.com). L 4 is the . gateway to the magnificent award- 1 Events of Distinction scenery that carl be enjoyed from First & C Rocky Mountain National Park, 711 To * with the most incredible mountain Winer scenic overlooks from the road, and grapes by hikes (my favorite was from Bear winery Coral House's waterfront setting on Milburn Lake, and the scenery from Trail Wlne-I Ridge Road is not to be believed). ing wit Lake is unrivaled, the menus individually For information and to pre-plan offered U) your visit, http://www.nps gov/ and W tailored to your taste and budget, and the romo/. Each t service unparalleled. Whether you're planning Park an'd the Elk Fest, Estes Park Visil For information about Estes Admitn a wedding for a few dozen or several hundred Convention & Visitors Bureau, 500 Physic Big Thompson Ave., P.O. Box 1200, St., 0 guests, an intimate party for family and friends, Estes Park, CO 80517, 970-577- Antiq 9900; 800-44-ESTES, WWW. 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Ii.4 4 44%Â·11. 1 ' t.'Â· 1, b f *g,FÂ·~U ' Editor's picks, IiI 5 r . ' ~''I *~ $ 'ft. 43 4 + 0.2 P 2, *!/41 11i : ef Near Bozeman, MT On our radar: Winged migration What we think: Seeing agoldeneagle's 7-foot wingspan :, ~rgg.Â· Â·A.'4 p '9 2,11~ ' 7... -1 sticing the skyis cool. Even cooler? Seeing up to 200 of * them-along with a few dozen hawks, barriers, fa[cons, i and kestrets-in a single day. This month is peak migra- .1 ; .& 1 * .: 'Â·43 .2,2:5Â· i tion, and the best view is 8,500 feet up at Bridger Bowl Ski Area's ridge[ ine Urge, bridgerbowl.com), 16 miles north of Bozeman. It's the largest-known concentration of golden 1. ;9. 19 ligs.que..R. :i'.,..2 \111,8 > ./4-/.il 'Â·.... Â·Â·â€¢~ Â£" ./9 ' Ik Â·11 eagles in the Lower 48, so it's worth the strenuous 2-hour m '-11.:RP:Â«4.4*<3Â·& iÂ·~AN 9 F Â·. E 2~'1'0'~:~' 4Â·:1Â·1~tf~5*:1} 4~:.k.~il 3~ hike to catch a flyby. There's even the Bridger Raptor Festi- N . 4 :1111. . p a val (Oct 4-5; free; bridgerraptorfest.org or 406/586-1518) for true 1- I :21..<-:Dt raptor-philes . -DINAMISHEV 2?20 Denver 1 v 1, , + On our radar: A secret farmers' market f b A What we think: Though not as big or as busy as other farm- ers' markets in the area, City Park Esp[anade Fresh Market I '91.Â·.5 -' i,..... .a is a treat. It's the kind of place where you can tinger, 1 - ~f!:49 1 - sample, and chat with vendors Favorites? The steak burg- ers (85- to 90-percent lean) at Snow Creek Ranch and the - ' '-2121611*:EitibilÂ£/imm#*fje,1..Â·HbWf6206:441$<33#.Mifit-- '.. Bartlett pears from Fortd Farms. 9-i Sun through Oct 26; at the Sullivan Fountain, Colfax Ave. at City Park Esplanade, 1 The outdoorswoman and brewmaster coloradofreshmarkets.com or 303/442-1837 -STEPHANIEE POWELL at Squatters Pub Brewery in Salt Lake City dishes on her favorite places to p[ay and (&~es Park, CO have a pint Onourratar-fecaFof the wild What wethink: Instead of joiningthecrowdsat Rocky Where do you go to sample beers What are some of your favorite Mountain National Park to hear this month's bug[ing e[ks, in Salt Lake? The Bayou ($, utah Western beers? I'm a big fan of and paying the $20 entrance fee, we prefer to hear the cat[ bayou.com) is a great multitap pub Ode[[ Brewing Co. (closed Sun; ofthe wild for free. Walk the Lake Trait at dusl<, and you'[[ in downtown Salt Lake City. It's 34 tastingfee; odellbrewing.com) hearthe mating ca[[s coming from the gotfcourse; specifi- got more than 200 beers avail- in Fort Collins, Colorado- able, with 30 Utah beers on tap. especially their IPA. It's the ca[[ytheelks seem to like the scenic Lake Estes 9 Hole Best brew fest in the West? The most refreshing, well-balanced, Executive Course, so you may catch the bu[[s herdingtheir Great American Beer Festiva[ in and exciting American IPA I've harems on the green. Park atthe Estes Park Visitors Center Denveris amazing (Od 9-71; everhad. In Jackson, the Zonker nextto the course and follow the crescendo of bugle calls. greatamericanbeedestival.com) Stout from the Snake River Brew- Soo Big Thompson Ave.; estesparkcvb.com or 800/443-7837 Also jn Denver, Falling Rock Tap ing Company ($; 307/739-2337) is -PAMELAEMANOILBOND House pub (3; fallingrocktaphouse. a must-try. com) is a must for any beer lover. What about your best brews for Your perfect day off? Biking the fall) Alt and In the Way, and Salt Lake City Mid Mountain Trail (mountain our Black Forest Schwarzbier: On our radar: Artisana[ salami trails.org) in Park City. Hop on at medium-bodied, matt-driven, What we think: Now that's Italian! Cristiano Creminelli Snow Park Lodge at Deer Valley withmoredepththansummer Resort, ride to Park City Mountain brews. makes his salami [ike they do ill the old country-naturally Resort, and down the Spiro Trai[. INFO Squatters Pub Brewery cured with a[[ organic pork and spices. (His farnity has been In October, the red and gold of ($; squatters.com) making salami in Italy since the 16oos.) Of the seven varie- the hi[[s is outrageous. -VIRGINIA RAINEY ties, we [ike the peppery Salami Felino, and the subtle juniper berry fruitiness of the Salarm Cacciatore (hunter's ~'~, FOR A HANDY LIST OF TALLEY'S TIPS, GO TO sunset.com/weekend salami). Cremine[[. hand-cures the sa[ami In Springv#[[eand se[[s it at Tony Caputo's Market & Deli (314 West 300 South; 801/531-8669) and Emigration Market (1706 East 1300 South, 801/587-0138), order online at creminelli.corn -v.R. 14,- >reÂ·* trae-tpÂ· Â·;FÂ»Â¥P,%@' 914= t .-:Â»Â« . InaRut i Estes Park has been commandeered by elk-making it the perfect time to visit. ON THE WAY Fill your picnic basket with hand-smoked Colorado I -,1- 1 4-1. 3%..AP .,4 1â€¢ i trout fillets from Ciatano I r. 1 7 J. 1-1 - 1/ '' Winery's tasting room. -P ,1-J '14 1' 11 , ,- -Dll D . 1 134 f : i .i*i~. -1 i - 'Ai 1Â£ 4 /3 -Ip . 111 - 1+:49 - 1 1 - 16858 N. St. Vrain Drive. ~ Lyons, 303-823-5011, J â€¢- 1 ' - .1 - -1 -~4*~~~ 1 1 1-' 1111-11 2. 1 ...1 , r.1 1 r - 47 1 /4 www.ciatanowinery.com t, TEA 1 + -1, 1.41 T. 1 - Al#;1.&3 ... 1~ L =Z .1 BEAT THE CROWDS 19-111 1 - 7 1.â€ž 1 .2.1-1 1 --1 FF -r,-w,1 . - 4Â» ,Â« 60 ~7Â£ MWI~1 Skiptouristy Bear Lake 4- - and hike RMNP's less- crowded, 6.4-mile Bridal &-. Igh' Veil FallsTrail. Cow Creek - trailhead, McGraw Ranch t.- S .1<-,1 Research Center, 970-586- 1206, www.nes.gov 1 44 .4. - 40 EAT UP ..4- Platter is the perfect post- 9,P* ''tf %, Â£A 2...~ hike combo of hand-cut . 1 cheeses and cured meats. f Wine & Cheese, 330 and 332 E. Elkhorn Ave,, Wine: 970-586-6611, Cheese: tr I tr .<,4-*. -+ 970-586-5511, www.thewi- 4. ..1 neandcheese.com ...1....... kr SHOP HERE 1 1-~ sories at Trendz at the '' Itâ€ž=7.2 3.- -/.1/7. Look for home acces- 1 9 - -71 .1,-1-M**m=,1.# Ave. 970-577-0831, www. Park(100 E Elkhorn 2 4Â£AA' . ./Fill-ill=&--.....%. /lill trendzestespark.com) i -:. aw"L//1/63/YIE orantiquecameos and 1 ; pocket watches at Heir- 1 -f f loom Jewelers (201 Park ESTES PARK PERKS Clockwise from top left: Lane, 970-586-54831 1 1 ! I '.. Rutting season forelkin RMNP; vintage pocket t ~ watch at Heirloom Jewelers; 20-foot Bridal Veil 4 ,1 Â· I Falls; serving upstout at Estes Park Brewery; Wine REFUEL ti.I~ &Cheese's Melange PIatter; retro sweets atthe Thegooey taffy spinning 1 ' ~'~ 9 =*;1./. Taffy Shop. in the retro storefront window of the Tatfy Shop Athroaty, high-pitched wailpiercestheduskin Rocky Mountain National Park, signaling that it's time. i is still an old-fashioned ~ Ears perk up, sleepr doe-eyes widen. and an answering bugle echoes back. The ritual has begun. Each favorite, 121 E. Elkhorn i yearas dablight hours shorten anci temperatures coo],herds ofelk work their waydown the slopes to con- Ave.,970-586-4548 gregate foI- theirÂ·rut, ormatingsea.%(,1 1. Spillingoverpark borders into Estes Park. Fora few months, elk roamfreel)- over- town reads, parks. and privateyards, blocking trafficon U.S,:36, sometimes evencamping KICK BACK j out at the ninth hole ofthe Estes Park ( ;olf Course. Orderthe locally made oatmeal brew, Samson ~ The town has a soft spot fr,1- tlic' colossal wanderers and for the past decade has enibraced its collective Stout, at the Estes Park ~ surrender to the z:'cipiti (elk) with tlic' unmi,il Elk Festill Bond Park. The two-daycelebration paystribute Brewery. 470 Prospect ~ to thebiggame with bugling contests, Ic,c,dand art vendors. concerts, Native American storytellers, and Village Drive, 970-586- a Mountain Man rendezvous-an outdoor reenactillent of mountain life during the 1800s. Don't miss the 5421, www.epbrewery.net t I national park tours led by Department of Wildlife volunteers and experienced elk spotters who know the ------------ ! primo places to do yoll' best.John Fielderimpersonation. Between viewings, wander Estes Park's pedes- GETTHERE 1-25 north to Exit 243; : ~ trian-friendly streets. Tholigh 8 19% 2 tiood ravaged downtown and left behind more than $30 Highway 66 east to Lyons; 2 millionindamages. Estes Park rebuiltits storefronts and added a riverside trail for a full recovery, Today, U.S. 36 west to Estes Park. 1 I the gateway to RMNPis thriving, drawing about three million visitors each year. Before you disappear into Turn left on East Elkhorn 4 ~ the elk-happy throngs, check out these tips (at right). Elk Fest: October 4-5, Bond Park. intersection of East Avenue. Bond Park is on 4 ~ -Elkhorn and-MagGregoraz.enties. 970-586-6104, Ic'Ecu'.estesnet.com/events -NATASHA GARDNER your right. ~'--T-_;;~~~280.COM I SEPTEMBER-ZOOB PHOTOGRAPHYBY JENIFER HARRINGTON f . Estes Park Convention & Visitors Bureau Memo To: Community Development Committee - Trustees Eisenlauer, Levine, and Miller From: Teri Salerno, Visitor Services Manager CC: Jacquie Halburnt, Lowell Richardson, Tom Pickering Date: Sept 29,2008 Re July, August, September Visitor Services Report 1. July Visitors Center Traffic The center experienced an 8.25% decrease in Visitors Center traffic over July, 2007. This July, we had 57,943 visitors come through the center, for an average of 1,869 people per day. Last year, we saw 63,150 visitors in July, an average of 2,037 per day. 2. July Telephone Calls Visitor Services staff fielded a total of 4,066 calls this July and 3,937 calls in July, 2007. This is an increase of slightly more than 3%. 3. August Visitors Center Traffic The center experienced a very slight C 1/1% ) decrease in visitors this August over the traffic seen in August, 2007. This August, 47,509 people came through our doors, an average of 1,533 people per day. We had 47,643 visitors last August, for an average of 1,537 people per day. 4. August Telephone Calls Visitor Services staff fielded a total of 3,433 calls this year, as opposed to 3,496 calls in August, 2007. This is a decrease of 1.75%. 5. September Visitors Center Traffic The center experienced an 18% decrease in visitors this September over the traffic seen in September, 2007. This September, 39,296 people came through our doors, an average of 1,310 people per day. We had 47,876 visitors last September, for an average of 1,596 people per day. 6. September Telephone Calls Visitor Services staff fielded a total of 2,697 calls this year, as opposed to 3,088 calls in September, 2007. This represents a decrease of approximately 12.5%. Note: Visitor center traffic and telephone call totals for September include estimates for September 29 & 30, so this report could be completed by the deadline. 7. Bond Park Cabin The Bond Park Cabin will dose for the season after Elk Fest weekend, on Monday October 6*. Over the course of the three years the cabin has been open, we have seen a decline in visitation. In '07 and this year, the hours were Noon - 5, Thursday - Saturday and 11A - 4P Sundays starting mid-June through Scotfest weekend (Open also Labor Day Monday in 2008). Please recall that the cabin hours in 2006 were Noon - 6P; therefore, we are unable to compare apples to apples exactly and must fador that into our review of the counts. In 2006, with 57 open days, the cabin had 6,887 visitors, an average of 121 people per day. In 2007, with 56 open days, the cabin had 5,555 visitors, for an average of 99 people per day. This year, with 59 open 1 day& through September, there have been 5,131 visitors, which is an average of 87 people per day. Once we ' go through Elk Fest and factor in these counts, this average may change slightly. (1 will provide an update in my next report.) We'will need to look at the cost of manning the cabin compared to the number of people it serves to determine if the cabin warrants being staffed by the CVB. 8 Ambassador Update As we move into the off-season, we have nearly 70 volunteer Ambassadors on our roster, with several potential new volunteers scheduled to enter training in the coming months. 9. Visitor Center Hours The Visitors Center will resume off-season hours, effective Monday, October 13. Hours of operation will be 9A - 5P, Monday through Saturday, and 10A - 4P on Sundays. From mid-October through mid- May, our Ambassador volunteers work at the visitor information counter on weekends only. Monday through Friday, the visitor counter is covered entirely by CVB Visitor Services staff until the summer schedule is once again resumed in May. 10. Estes Park 2007 Visitor Guide: Distribution from the Visitors Center We have distributed approximately 44,000 Visitor Guides through the Visitors Cent&r to date. This klistribution includes walk-in visitors, Estes Park businesses, other town departments, and conferences attended by Julie Njkolai. Note: This total includes estimated distribution for September 29 & 30. â€¢ Page 2 Estes Park Museum Memo To: Community Development Committee - Trustees Levine, Eisenlauer and Miller From: Betty Kilsdonk, Director, Museum/Senior Center Services Department CC: Jacquie Halbumt; Lowell Richardson Date: October 2,2008 Re: Orientation Film - Request Approval BACKGROUND: DTA Richardson identified the need for a brief orientation film for CIA classes and also to provide information for people who are considering moving to Estes Park. The goals of the film are to present Estes Park as a family-friendly community, describe the services the Town of Estes Park offers, and show that Estes Park is an affordable place to live. Specific areas to be covered include identifying the services the Town provides, describing the Town's financial situation, support of infrastructure, and affordability, and outlining the Town's vision, mission, and governance system. Filming would include location shots and interviews, and would take place this fall, with use of the product at the CIA in February, 2009. In addition, the film would be burned to DVDs and be available on our website as a PDF. We will design the product to have a shelf life of about five years. The DVD would have room to add additional information such as housing data, employment application, link to our website, etc. to help keep the material current. BUDGET/COST: The CIA was originally budgeted at $1840 for 2008 under line item 101-1100-411.27-04. No funds were expended as the class did not take place this year. The revised 2008 budget has $6000 for an orientation film. The breakdown, based on verbal estimates from local providers, is as follows: Filming/Editing $3000 (C. Armitage) Script Treatment $1050 (S. Mitchell) Postproduction $1450 Voice Over $ 500 (J. Halburnt) Total $6QQQ RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends production of a Town of Estes Park orientation film at a cost of $6000 under line item 101-1100-411.27-04. 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: October 2,2008 Re: Estes Park Museum Monthly Report Upcoming Programs October 3 The Playground Trail: To and Through the National Parks of the West. Authors Lee and Jane Whiteley present a slide-illustrated program based on their book, The Playground Trail. The Whiteleys will explore the founding of the National Park Service in 1916 and the impact of the automobile on cross-country travel. Doors open at 6:30 p. m. for the 7:00 p.m. program. Free; sponsored by the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. (EPMF&F) Oct 18 Larimer County's Reborn Landmarks. Tom "Dr. Colorado" Noel and the Estes Park Museum invite you to a magic lantern show at 2:00 pm at the Museum. Dr. Noel is a professor of history and director of public history, preservation and Colorado studies at CU-Denver. He is the author of 37 books and appears now and then as Dr. Colorado in the Sunday Denver Post and on Channel 9's Colorado & Company. Doors open at 1:30. Free; sponsored by EPMF&F. Nov 1 Collection and Care of Old Coins Bob Fixture will present and discuss samples of coins and other currency that tell stories of our history, plus how to care for them. Fixter and his wife Carole own Fall River Antiques, Jewelry and Coins in Estes Park. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. for the 2:00 p.m. program. Free; sponsored by EPMF&F. Colorado Getaways Colorado Getaways producer Doug Whitehead came along on our September 24 tour of Rocky Mountain National Park historic sites with Ken Jessen. The show is expected to feature our tour in one segment on November 8,6:30 PM on CBS4 (KCNC-TV). Current Exhibits Community Case: Estes Park Schools 12~ Anniversary. Through December, 2008. NPS Building: High Country Health & Medicine. Through January 4,2009. Main Gallery: Before Estes: Evidence of the Native American. Through March 1, 2009. CIA 2009 We plan to offer the CIA class again in 2009. The tentative schedule begins on February 4 and ends with graduation at the March 24 Town Board meeting. ACTION ITEMS: None BUDGET/COST: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: None Estes Park Museum August, 2008 August 2008 Attendance Gallery Visitors 1147 Hydroplant Visitors 462 Total August Attendance Programs and Tours - Museum 885 3 Estes Park Museum & Hydroplant Programs and Tours - Hydroplant 9 Group Meetings and Rentals 345 3000- Total Attendance and Programs 2848 '-Iml Programs and Tours Capacity 924 Programs and Tours Percentage Utilization 97 2500- LI-f , Museum Programs and Tours: 2000- . 8-2 RMNP Pictorial History program 92 8-2 Museum Volunteer Tour 23 1500- ~ 8-9 Postcards from Lodges Past 23 - 8-12 Estes Park Middle School Tour 10 8-14 Boulder County Ghost Town Tour 13 1000~99-1~ 8-23 Friends Heritage Fest. Booth 200 8-24 Friends Heritage Fest. Booth 200 8-24 Out & About Hydroplant Tour 9 8-26 Museum Volunteer Picnic 44 0- 8-29 Capt. Jepp and the Little Black Book 80 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 8-30 Museum Friends Membership Party 200 Meetings and Rentals - Museum: 8-3 Mathieson Rental 30 8-4 Car Club 35 8-6 EP Fire District Task Force 17 8-8 Bugle Mailing 6 8-8 Friends Board Party Meeting 8 8-8 Brandley Rental 70 8-12 Ambassadors Meeting 60 8-16 Mountain Fairways HOA 33 8-18 Restorative Justice 10 8-19 Senior Center Artificial Disk program 35 8-20 EP Fire District Task Force 15 8-27 Museum Advisory Committee 6 8-28 Museum Friends Board 20 Year-to-Date: 2007 15753 2008 16253 ... -Senior-Center- Ment, To: Community Development Committee -Trustees Levine, Eisenlauer and Miller From: Lori Mitchell, Senior Center Director CC: Jacquie Halburnt, Lowell Richardson, Betty Kilsdonk Date: October 2,2008 Re: ESTES PARK SENIOR CENTER - General Report OCTOBER SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS / EVENTS October 7 EPSCC Inc. Board meeting October 8 Medicare Overview - Large Group Class October 7,14,21 "Folklore in Your Life" - a new 3-class series by retired English professor / author, Kay Kirkman October 14 "Oktoberfest" Luncheon - German menu and Accordion music October 15 Medicare Counseling and Assistance - free - by appointment October 15 Day Trip: "Victoria's Tiny Tea House" - Eaton, Colorado October 21 "For the Love qfIt" - an inspirational photographic essay on DVD - by De Witt Jones October 24 Annual Flu Shot Clinic - all day - at the Senior Center - sponsored by the Estes Park Senior Center, Rehabilitation and Visiting Nurse Association and the Estes Park Medical Center October 31 "Annual Halloween Costume Party" and Luncheon Regularly scheduled programming also continues with a wide variety of other drop-in events such as Tri Fit and Tai Chi fitness classes, Bridge, Pinochle, arts and crafts studio, quilters, pool and games, blood pressure checks, Religion and Philosophy Group and more. Additional Medicare Services Offered In addition to the large group Medicare Overview class in October, and the regular monthly Medicare Counseling sessions in October, November and December, the Estes Park Senior Center and the Aspen Club of the Poudre Valley Health System have added special sessions for Prescription Drug Plan reviews. The annual enrollment period for Medicare Prescription Drug Plans is from November 15 to December 31,2008. During this period beneficiaries can change plans or enroll for the first time if not previously enrolled. One on one Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) evaluation appointments have been added in November and December as another free community service for seniors. Appointments may be scheduled by calling or stopping by the Senior Center. These programs are sponsored by the Estes Park Senior Center, the Aspen Club ofthe Poudre Valley Health System and Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Inc. STATISTICS 8.31.08 Senior Center statistics - attached ACTION ITEMS: None RECOMMENDATIONS: None BUDGET/COST: N/A 1 Estes Park Senior Center - Meal Programs Report 8.31.08 page 1 Meals on Wheels, Dining Room and Take-Out Meals Meals on Wheels Current Month August = 428 2004 Total = 4,017 2005 Total = 4,876 2006 Total = 4,651 2007 Total = 4,056 - 600 2008 YTD = 3,171 - 500 69/ - 400 1 1 i--7--- -300 - 200 - 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 JFMAMJJASOND - 2005 - 2004 - 2006 â€¢ 2007 - 2008 Dining Room Meals Previous Month = July = 840 = 80% capacity Current Month = August = 821 = 81% capacity Includes take-out meals ( 5 ), member (711) and non-member meals( 105 ) - 1400 2004 Total = 9,920 - 1200 2005 Total = 9,854 2006 Total = 9,275 2007 Total = 9,588 - 1000 ,_ LIT_,2--.434.k 2008 YTD =4-LA/k-- \\t:%44 - 800 - - 600 1 - 400 - 200 111111111111 0 JFMAMJJASOND - 2005 - 2004 - 2006 YTD â€¢ 2007 -4- 2008 g Senior Center Meal Programs Report 8.31.08 page 2 Meals on Wheels, Dining Room and Take-Out Meals Combined Meal Programs - Monthly Comparisons 1800 1600 60%4~ -- 2004 1475 1400 - 2005 1200 1618 1000 - 2006 800 1507 - 2007 600 1501 400 - 2008 200 Current Month ' August = 040#44#444#44 1,249 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 = 8,753 Senior Center Programs / Activity Attendance Report 8.31.08 page 3 Attendance at Activities and Programs Current month August = 1,549 (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 = 9,837 /1 - 1400 - 1200 - 1000 /f ,L - 800 - 400 - 200 111111111111 0 JFMAMJJASOND --â€¢- 2004 Total -0- 2005 Total -I- 2006 Total -+- 2007 total -0- 2008 Previous month - Julv 2008 Program Attendance Summary "Planned Programs" Potential or Ideal Capacity 740 "Planned Programs /% Utilization" * 823 or 111% capacity *programs as a % of ideal capacity /actual "Drop-In" Programs utilization 1,057 Current month - August 2008 Program Attendance Summary "Planned Programs" Potential or Ideal Capacity 649 "Planned Programs /% Utilization" * 596 or 92% capacity *programs as a % of ideal capacity /actual "Drop-In" Programs utilization 953 , I Senior Center / Facility Overall Attendance 8.31.08 page 4 2500 A 2003 Year Total 12,510 2000 -i- 2004 Year Total 16,768 1500 L~7 -0-2005 Year Total 17,857 1000 A 2006 Year Total 500 17,471 -I- 2007 Year Total 18,510 1I11!1II1111 0 ". , 2 4,7 4Â© 04 40 y -0-- 2008 Year to date 12,210 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 0 March TOEP meetings (7) May 0 April TOEP meetings (4) June Markey - program (20) Church of the Air (envelope stuffing)( 5) Odell - memorial (25) May Sister Cities Board (5) July Meek - memorial (50) Parade of Years breakfast (75) Beall - memorial (22) Special Transit Rider Advisory (7) HOA meeting (23) June Sister Cities Board (6) August Guthrie - anniversary (45) Ron Ball/Channel 7 event (75) Newendorp - anniversary (51) July Sister Cities Board (5) Newsom - party (110) August Sister Cities Board (7) Sept. TOEP meetings (12) Oct. Sept. Nov. Oct. Dec. Nov. Dec. 2008 YTD = 371 2008 YTD = 225 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 2 1% r Â£ Â£ g & 8-ZW c' 0 ~g A 0 0 -2- 0 99 0 8% Ng >â€¢ N 97 Â°'R 1 1 1 0 R ~@ r.- 0 M 00 ~ 0%%52 tg Â° 3 Â°*8 12 2010 n n r ~r q -1- - W. 1--M N C =5 UUO rod= 5 0 6. e eg,16 33,342 (5,866) 191,619 192,459 (840) 78% 308,070 192,459 62% perations and Main tenance (2,372) 43,727 53,052 (9,325) 22% 89,326 53,052 59% %19 ITS'Â§tâ‚¬ 96E'L6Â£ %00I (0Â£9'9) ItS'St,E 088'8Â£3 (82/8) 86L'LÂ£ 099'63 Osuxix3 00UEU@llneR FIre UO!181 IO/AID# 0 %0 9Â£Â§'Â£ 5Â£5'E ONTH-TO-DATE MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE BUDGET vs. YTD 25,214 31,840 6, 6 34% 35,000 31,840 9 for Services (outside) 8,410 13,805 5, 95 15% 20,000 13,805 6 4,262 5,484 2,963 6% 5,000 5,484 11 Total Revenues 93,516 15,774 100% 104,988 93,516 8 (566'191) (804'26Z) tf/'6 (566'151) (6Â£1'191) ('El) (98 I 't,Z) (990'tz) somlipuodxo 2007 2008 2008 % of yr VAR ratios Budget Â·.reoK qoeo Jo iouenb ls i m POA!@031 KlunoO 41!/* lu@masinqunat V{)1 , sa@J oseopi 0011IRIEnS '@31 1@JEUE.a jiuuod SPIEI K)Unoo lOIUUE'Â·l 'solletio snooue[1@os,IN z MMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (101-1600) SH FLOW COMPARISON Operation and Maintenance Expense 10AO SanUOAO.IJO Kouologap/SS@ox) 08 vs. 2007 Revenues Intergovernmental (Cou )~ 41,597 42,387 45% 44,988 42,387 Expenditures Â¢ fty 2 2.1 2 y y 2 2 9% g#62 22Â°2 0 2Â§& ag OR ,(94. 1 4 7 E 282 0 9. 09 MME 2 i ze #222 g -g Sgrog 0 BO 0 00 01 0 - -rn apic - 01 "11 . I *NE BA M - 0. 0 0 8Â§ 0 < 01 1 3 Â£88 MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE Licenses and Permits 20,074 48,747 28,673 223,811 83,293 223,811 LLO'FIE *89'LEE 001'ZE 61 I'Â£* 001'ZE (LEI'Z) Â£Â£9,9 96â‚¬f 30UBUOBIyePf PUB SUOUU.I (696'81) (Â£61'LOI) ColE'01) (696'81) (69L'8) 601'8 931'9 (Â£86'1) soin}Ipuodn VAR VAR ratios Bt~0~ Â£08'08Â£ I (886'E6) LLI'Â§*E 68 I'ESI (t706'OZ) LLE'Et ELVIE asuadx3 00ueuoluiew pue uoile.Iod~ Imol (~898) LLO'EZE (L%'81) Â»L'9Â£ LL6'LI iouuo Total Reven 20,490 49,503 29,013 226,208 82,~78 1 416 340 2,397 () PROTECTIVE INSPECTIONS (101-2300) CASH FLOW COMPARISON asuadxa DOUBUOW!8;N pue uouelodo JOAO SonUOAOI jO KOU@!OIJOP/SSOOX3 xel OSn - OnUOAOI *j 10[)UOA Revenues somlipuedxH g 0 Â£@E y 2 0-> 9 E ~ M 3& ,2_0 -y y m 5 .2 0- > 38 ,2 2 ~0-3 y CP 1 :air - -3- 0 SV %09 886'866'8$ %DE 8*9'EZe' L$ %99- 0'17LS':$ %ZE L 89*'ELD'*$ %9*- 969'068' LÂ¢ Jequle;des 9Â° C n (6 %888 96 L'ZOE'2$ 0/088- 8917'Â£09$ 0/0 LE **9'096'8$ %02- 9*9'8**'2$ Jeqmoo % Change %Change % Change Change % Change January $932,341 -43% $4,450,815 377% $2,030,683 -54 $3,487,495 72% $1,858,095 -47% $2,098,150 -57% $3,399,901 62% $7,080,592 108% $1,529,733 -78% $6,030,855 294% % LZ L 906'ZZ9'Z$ %82- 6*9'EZZ'2$ %898 88Z'8179'EL$ 562L- 29Â£'LEE' L $ %08- 20 L 'ELS' 1$ Total Valuation revious Valuation Total Valuation Previous Valuation us Total Valuation 2004 2008 February $595,875 -41% $2,782,210 367% $3,458,209 24% $1,471,444 $2,585,466 6% March $4,767,948 217% $3,439,128 -28% $2,995,104 -13% $3,045,601 $1,440,763 - 3% $1,662,829 4% $2,100,174 26% $1,457,427 $3,196,672 119% $1,890,680 -4156 June $1,281,895 -16% $6,372,224 397% $2,720,052 -57% $3,146,507 16% $1,335,442 -58% LSZ':63'17$ 5698 142'299'17$ 569Â£ L Z98'09t'8$ 56LL- Â£69'994' 1-$ LZV Â»9' LÂ¢ ist,5nv %6 L 686'696'62 $ %92- 088'990' LE$ %8 199'802'El7$ %EZ *64'922'68$ %03- 286'289'28$ a-1-A %91 99*'960$ %0t7- 96 L'990'3$ %LO L OLO'817â‚¬8$ %09- 017 L'099' 1$ JeqUIeAON %Et- 998'963' 1$ 5693- 998'898'3$ 56LE 990' L LO'â‚¬$ % LE 680'L61'3$ JeqU18080 TOWN OF ESTES PARK from from 9002 - *003 kIBLUUIns 1!Wied Bulpllng All#UOIN 8003 0-LA;!Wied Bu!Pling\9002 'ZooE SlyOd313\SlbIOd)8 31Â¥0-01-blÂ¥3*\SlyOdabl \Bu!Pllng\Aep-LULU00\BleA.leS\\ - . I ESTES PARK Craft Show Labor Day Weekend /1/ 4 /J ly Prep/Advance -J Â·2/1 5 core committee members year round 8-1 hour meetings 40 hours 2-2 hour meetings 20 hours 4 road trips x2x10 80 hours Admin/Application 100 hours ADVANCE 240 hours Event Weekend-Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday Set Up/Take Down/Traffic 10:00am to 6:00pm/Friday 40 hours 3:30 pm to 7:30pm/Monday 20 hours Volunteers Event weekend Registration Friday 20 hours Friday-Monday (2-3 core people) 80-100 hours Misc Assistance (Restorative Justice) 100 hours 280 hours Interact Assist Vendors with Set Up/Take Down 5 x 8 Set Up day 10:00am to 6:00 pm/Friday 40 hours 5 x 4 Take Down 3:30pm to 7:30pm/Monday 20 hours 60 hours Total Volunteer Hours EVENT WEEKEND 580 hours Event Weekend Summary 100 hours from Restorative 60 hours from Interact 100 hours from 2-3 core Rotary Committee members 80 hours from Rotary at large and other volunteers GOALS 1. Raise money/revenue for the activities the Sunrise Rotary Club supports including Restorative Justice or other causes. 2. Support/promote a community event bringing guests into Estes Park. 3. Reduce human hours by efficient management and automated processes. 4. Transition to Stanley Fairgrounds. 5. Double size of event over 5 year period with move Stanley Fairgrounds, access to additional booth space, goodwill, and event promotion. Tactics and strategies 1. Meet with businesses opposed to event and identify opportunities to negotiate. 2. Identify businesses in support of the event through survey or informal testimony. 3. Review sales tax records between 2007 weekends and 2008 weekends to identify issues. 4. Hold in Bond Park until transition to Stanley Fairgrounds can be orchestrated successfully. 5. Rebuild relationships with vendors to promote and facilitate successful transition to Stanley. 6. Develop advertising/promo to get attendance traffic up and transitioned to Fairgrounds. 7. Switch from mail based application to internet saving postage, time and promo expense. 8. Utilize special events transportation with location change. 7. Payment to Interact in return for setup and take-down services, but free to vendors to increase goodwill, but permit tips by vendors. ESTES PARK Craft Show Labor Day Weekend REVENUE YEAR Current 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 BOOTHS 95 95 120 145 170 200 FEE $300 $250 $250 $275 $275 $300 Total Gross $28,500 $23,750 $30,000 $39,875 $46,750 $60,000 EXPENSES Postage 250 168 180 188 196 208 Security 600 700 800 900 Print/Promo 500 600 700 800 900 City Fees 25 25 1800 2175 2550 3000 Goodwill 250 300 350 400 500 Interact 975 1025 1075 1125 1175 Misc 225 975 Total Exp 500 2893 4505 5188 5871 6683 Total NET 28000 $20857 $25495 $34687 $40879 $53317 Hours 580 580 580 580 580 Worked** $/Hour $35.90 $43.95 $59.80 $70.48 $91.92 . Good Morning my name is Tim Phillips and I am here representing the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies. I would like to voice their concerns about the "limited event license". The FAG has been a local non profit organization dedicated to the production and producing of cultural arts events in the Estes valley for almost fifty years. We have several sources of funding to accomplish these activities: memberships, ticket sales, donations, and from fees collected from vendors to participate in the Western and Wildlife Art show (currently on hiatus) and the Arts and Crafts show. The revenues generated by those two shows and specifically the Arts And Craft show provides the greatest share of the funding for us to produce the other events that we offer annually to the community. For over 30 years we have hosted the Arts and Crafts show held in Bond Park. That is longer than most of the current businesses in Estes Park have been around. All of the businesses that have opened since the late 1970' s should be abundantly aware that there are a few open air events that occur annually: Some of which happen in Bond Park. Most of these events are organized by local members of the community and the proceeds from those events benefit the community in some fashion. In recent years we have been told that a number of the downtown business owners have been complaining that the events in Bond Park have been impacting their sales. We are not a "Johnny come lately" that has just moved in on their territory. I would like to point out again that we have been producing the Arts and Crafts show for over thirty years. Most of the businesses that are in the downtown corridor have been there a much shorter time. Each of . .. those business owners should have been aware that there are a few open air events held each year. Our show (and the others) provide a significant financial benefit to this community. We also are another marketing draw to our community. I would like to enumerate a few of the ways we benefit this community: 1. Sales ofgoods by the artists/vendors 2006 +$119000 sales $4764 sales tax 2007 +$135000 sales $5400 sales tax 2008 +$155000 sales $6200 sales tax And yes we collect that tax for the town at the conclusion of our event to insure that our local share of those taxes does get to our community. 2. Food and beverage sales, lodging fuel, and other amenities and neccesities purchased by the artists/vendors. 3. Visitors to the community who specifically come to town for these events. ( and yes we do know there are a number of people who do come to town specifically for these events.) 4. Locals who shop these shows. Frequently we hear of people who look forward to our show and some even use it as an opportunity to begin their holiday shopping. 5. Revenues generated by the producers of these shows is also spent in town. A. Production of other cultural events B. Sponsorships of academic and cultural events C. Scholarships D. Merchant contact and liasons with artists who are in these shows. 6. We are an additional marketing draw to the community A. Each producer markets their events throughout the front range B. Many of the artists/ vendors market themselves C. The Town recognizes the value ofthese events because they also market these events in their calendar of events that they send out. So with all of these benefits we would like to know what the rational is for requiring the artists/vendors in Bond Park to have a "limited event license"? Why is it only limited to Bond Park events? Are not the vendors at the Farmers market, Conference Center, and the Fairgrounds also in "direct competition" with local businesses? Up until this year we have operated our events under the auspices of The Fine Arts Guilds' business license. Now this year in addition to our business license each of the artists/ vendors must also have a "limited event license" and consequently document that they are a legal citizen of the USA. This seems excessive and unfair. lt is also inequitable since it does not apply to all "special events" held within our community. So we are asking this committee to recommend to the Town board to rescind this inequitable "limited event license". Each of the producers currently has a business license and pays the required annual fee. Requiring each individual artist/ vendor to purchase a license is excessive. There are a number of businesses Downtown that are selling other peoples ware in their shops. Shouldn't each of those entities then also have to have a business license? We are a strong and active member of this community. Our activities benefit this community in countless ways. We believe this "limited event license" was a short sighted attempt to appease some downtown merchants whose lackluster sales have been somehow attributed to a few open .... air events held in Bond Park. We ask that you reconsider this "limited event license". Thank you.