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PACKET Town Board 1993-08-10
BOARD OF TRUSTEES - TOWN OF ESTES PARK Tuesday, August 10, 1993 7:30 P.M. AGENDA PUBLIC INPUT. To conduct an orderly, efficient meeting, individuals will be given a maximum of up to three (3) minutes to speak on topics which are pertinent to Town affairs. Any exceptions will be given at the discretion of the Mayor. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Town Board minutes dated July 27, 1993. 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: A. Community Development, August 5, 1993. ACTION ITEMS: 1. Community Development Committee, August 5, 1993: A. Conversion Study contract for Services with RRC Associates - Approval of $12,400 Expenditure. B. Museum Memorial Policy - Approval. 2. Presentation - Talmey and Associates Community Survey Results. 3. Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Task Force - Appointments. 4. A. Public Hearing: Amended Plat of Lots 18, 22, and 30, Grand Estates Subdivision, Robert & Lois Jurgens/Applicant. B. 1. Public Hearing: Final Plat of Lot 30, Bonnie Brae Addition, Mountain Golf Villas/Applicant - 2. Ordinance authorizing a Quit Claim Deed for a portion of Community Drive. 5. Ordinance - Pertaining to Rollerblades. 6. Resolution -'Supporting "The Fall River Visitor Center Act of 1993." 7. Town Administrator's Report. Town of Estes Park, Larimer county, colorado, . J.uly. 2.7 . ...., 193 . regular Minutes of a........ meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of I Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the .2.7th. . day of ... .J.uly...., A.D., 19. .93 at regular meeting hour. H. Bernerd Dannels Meeting called to order by Mayor ......................... Pregent: Mayor Dannels Trustees:Norbert L. Aldrich Robert Decker Susan Doylen Stephen Gillette David Habecker George Hix Also Present: Gary F. Klaphake, Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk Absent: None Mayor Dannels called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Police Chief Racine introduced Officer Wes Kufeld and presented him with a promotion to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Kufeld was commended on his accomplishments and subsequent promotion. Robin Reichhardt, a local Boy Scout working toward a Merit Badge, I was introduced and welcomed by the Town Board. PUBLIC INPUT There were no public comments. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Town Board minutes dated July 13, 1993 and July 19, 1993. 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: A. Public Safety, July 21, 1993. B. Light & Power, July 22, 1993. C. Board of Adjustment, July 7, 1993 (acknowledgement only) . D. Planning Commission, July 20, 1993 (acknowledgement only). 4. Continuation to August 10, 1993 meeting: A. Public Hearing: Amended Plat of Lots 18, 22, and' 30, i . Grand Estates Subdivision, Robert & Lois Jurgens/ Applicant. B. Public Hearing: Final Plat of Lot 30, Bonnie Brae Addition, Mountain Golf Villas/Applicant. Ordinance - i Road Transfer. It was moved and seconded (Dekker/Gillette) the consent calendar be approved, and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS: 1. Public Safety Committee, July 21, 1993: A. Ordinance #10-93 pertaining to amended "Bicycle Ordinance'l. Town Attorney White presented the amended "bicycle ordinance". The portion restricting bicycles from operating in public parking lots has been deleted. Board of Trustees - July 27, 1993 - Page 2 A section restricting bicycles from any portion of Riverside Plaza and the portion of the Riverwalk from Barlow Plaza to its intersection with East Riverside Drive has been added. Police Chief Racine reported that I the full-time officers would enforce this ordinance on a ~ complaint basis, using verbal or written warnings or I tickets. Signs may be posted along the restricted pathways, although it is not required. Town Attorney 1 White read the ordinance ·in full. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) that the bicycle ordinance as i amended be approved as presented, and it passed unanimously. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared the ordinance duly passed and adopted, ordered it numbered 10-93 and published according tg law. ' ' 2. Light & Power Committee, July 22, 1993: A. Ordinance #11-93 - Deletion of Chapter 5.24 from the Municipal Code relating to CATV Systems. Town Attorney White advised that Section 5.24 of the Municipal Code relating to cable systems is outdated and unnecessary. Attorney White read the ordinance in full. It was moved i and seconded (Aldrich/Hix) that the ordinance deleting Section 5.24 of the Municipal Code be approved relating I to CATV Systems, and it passed unanimously. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared the ordinance duly passed and ~ adopted, ordered it numbered 11-93 and published according to law. B. Resolution #16-93 - Permit Agreement with Cable Systems. Inc. Assistant Administrator Widmer noted that the new agreement resulted from a request by CSI to update the existing agreement. Several of the most significant provisions were reviewed, including community programming, emergency override, and rate regulation. Dick Pratt expressed concern regarding both the triggering mechanism and the persons responsible for programming (diversity, community, religious, and public access). Michel Grace confirmed the position of Channel 8. Jan Parker acknowledged his interest in working with both CSI and Channel 8. It was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Dekker) that Resolution #16-93 and the Cable Television Permit Agreement be approved, and it passed unanimously. 3. Planning Commission: A. Public Hearing: Amended Plat of Lot 3. White Meadow View Place Addition, Joan Van Horn/Applicant. Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing of said amended plat. Community Development Director Stamey reviewed the proposal noting that the attorney's letter has been submitted and all requirements of the Planning Commission have been met. Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Doylen) the Amended Plat of White Meadow View Place Addition, Lot 3, be approved, and it passed unanimously. B. Public Hearing: Final Plat of Lot 2, Crags Addition. and Lot 2. Pedersen Subdivision. known as "The Crags•1. formerly known as "The Promontory'. Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing of said Final Plat. Community Development Director Stamey explained that this is a 24- acre site and that all Planning Commission requirements have been incorporated. Applicant requested conditional approval of the final plat, asking that the plat not be recorded until the improvement guarantee is submitted. Board of Trustees - July 27, 1993 - Page 3 Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed. It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Dekker) the Final Plat of Crags Addition, Lot 2, and Pedersen Subdivision, Lot 2, known as •'The Crags••, formerly known as "The Promontory", be approved with recording withheld until submission of the improvement guarantee, and it passed unanimously. C. Resolution #17-93 - Intent to Annex Lake Estes Addition. Town Attorney White read a resolution regarding the annexation of Lake Estes Addition, and it was moved and seconded (Gillette/Hix) Resolution #17-93 be approved, and it passed unanimously. 4. Liquor Licenses: A. Special Event Application - Superstrings. Inc.. dba ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOLKS FESTIVAL. August 28 and 29. 1993. Stanley Park. Concern was expressed that some advertisements stated the Festival included August 27th. As there was no other communication received to the contrary, it was moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) the Special Event Application for the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival be approved, and it passed unanimously. There being no further business, it was moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) the Board enter Executive Session to consult with the Town Attorney concerning current litigation, and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m. Mayor Deputy Town Clerk t ....FOR/PUBLISHINGCO· . RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS . Community Development Committee August 5, 1993 Committee: Chairman Dekker, Trustees Hix and Doylen Attending: All Also Attending: Town Administrator Klaphake, Community Development Director Stamey, Advertising Manager Marsh, Sales & Marketing Director Pickering, Museum Director Swain, Clerk 0'connor Absent: None Chairman Dekker called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. 1993 ADVERTISING REPORT. Advertising. As of July 31, advertising requests for information are running 2.98% behind the same period last year. Telephone activity as of the end of June is down 7.8% as compared to the same period in 1992. Since 1990, requests for information have increased 38%, and incoming telephone calls have increased 51%. This growth has been achieved without a significant increase in the media budget during that same 3-year period. The program may simply be at a leveling-off point in what the current program can produce. Conversion Study Contract for Services. The purpose of such a study is: (1) to evaluate the effectiveness of each magazine in which the town advertises (in terms of the number of readers who requested information who then traveled, or plan to travel to Estes Park for all or part of their vacation); (2) to measure the economic value of that "converted" traveler or travel party, and determine the net return on investment generated by the advertising program to the Town; (3) to evaluate demographic changes that have occurred in the readership and market in general since the last conversion study which was conducted in 1988; (4) to assist in refining and targeting the advertising program to make more efficient use of dollars spent. The Advertising Policy Committee has recommended RRC Associates to conduct the conversion study. The selection was made from a field of four firms and was based upon prior experience (performed the Housing Needs Assessment for the Forward Estes Park Foundation), qualification and cost. The Committee reviewed the agreement which contained modifications suggested by the Town Attorney. The cost of the study is $12,400 which was budgeted in 1993. The survey population will be approximately 5,200 which is 10% of the magazine response level expected for 1993. The Committee recommends approval of the Conversion Study Contract in the amount of $12,400. CONFERENCE CENTER UPDATE. Director Pickering submitted the second quarter statistics for the center indicating a 20% growth in conference users and decrease in non-profit and day meeting users. The non-profit users have stabilized and will be consistent. "Day meeting" users are being displaced by conference users and this was the intent for the facility. Year-to-date statistics were also reviewed. TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY SUB-COMMITTEE - APPOINTMENTS. Chairman Dekker suggested the Committee appoint a Transportation Advisory Sub-Committee to assist in formulating ideas and/or approaches for transportation system improvements, specifically addressing the bus partnership with Avon, and suggested the BRADIOROPUILISHING.0. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Community Development Committee - August 5, 1993 - Page 2 following be appointed: Trustees Dekker and Hix Staff members Widmer and Stamey Helen Wood Corinne Mutchler The Committee concurred with the appointments. Staff will schedule a meeting, gather information, and prepare an agenda as soon as practical. MUSEUM REPORT. Director Swain reviewed the Monthly Report, confirming that visitation is well above that of 1992 by 31%. The membership total is 402 and this goal is 500. The Reichardt family maintains a personal interest in the "wigwam tea house" and cabin which were sold to the Park Service in the Lily Lake'sale. RMNP desires to remove the structures in the near future, and they are currently negotiating the fate of the structures with the State Historical Society. The buildings bear significant historical importance to the Town and John Reichardt has contacted the Museum to determine whether they would be interested in buildings. The Museum Advisory Committee has expressed their interest in obtaining the structures; however, such interest did not include a firm commitment. Additional information will be presented when available. The opening of the Mountain Climbing Exhibit was a record-setting success, and Director Swain expressed her appreciation to the media and various organizations for their advertising efforts. Two fund-raisers, Riverside Dance and Car Rally, were also successful. Director Swain also briefed the Committee on the work plan for 1994 and acquisition fund. The Museum Advisory Board has recommended approval of a Memorial Policy. The policy establishes how memorial gifts te the Museum will be administered. The Committee recommends approval of the policy as presented. Director Swain announced her resignation effective September 29, 1993 as she will be relocating to Philadelphia. Expressing her appreciation for the Town's support during her employment, Director Swain advised that Betty Kilsdonk/Curator, will serve as Interim Museum Director. The Committee expressed their best wishes to Lynn. REPORTS. EPURA Executive Director Anderson addressed the Committee concerning a proposed public art project for the Moraine Avenue Parking Lot. EPURA has offered their support for this project being proposed by CACEP. Lynda Vogel, Director/CACEP reported that one of CACEP' s goals is to provide educational opportunities for arts groups and encourage outreach programs as a means of facilitating access to- and participating the arts; CACEP is proposing a mural to be painted on the wall located behind the Moraine Avenue Parking Lot. The artwork would be provided by high school art students who would work with local art professionals. CACEP suggests an ad hoc committee be established comprised of various members of the community, including the High School Art Teacher and students. The process would include organizing an ad BRADFORD.U.LISHING.0. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ! Community Development Committee - August 5, 1993 - Page 3 hoc committee who would establish guidelines, ready the site, and solicit sponsors/donations for materials. Director Vogel has received several telephone calls (including affected homeowners), all in support of the project. The Committee discussed whether materials, other than paint (stone, timber, metal, landscaping), could be utilized, whether the mural would be temporary or permanent, control as to what the mural would consist of, and start-up/finish schedule. Consensus was reached for preliminary support of the concept. Director Vogel will organize the ad hoc committee, contact the Art Teacher and return to the Committee with additional information. Staff noted that, subject to budget funding, this parking lot is scheduled for improvements which will most likely occur during Spring, 1994. Chairman Dekker suggested Trustee Doylen serve on the ad hoc committee. There being no further business, Chairman Dekker adjourned the meeting at 11:06 A.M. £12, d-2 »7t.,70£ t/~ Vickie O'Connor, CMC, Town Clerk BAADFORD PUBLISHING CO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Community Development Committee August 5, 1993 Committee: Chairman Dekker, Trustees Hix and Doylen Attending: All Also Attending: Town Administrator Klaphake, Community Development Director Stamey, Advertising Manager Marsh, Sales & Marketing Director Pickering, Museum Director Swain, Clerk O'Connor Absent: None Chairman Dekker called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. 1993 ADVERTISING REPORT. Advertising· As of July 31, advertising requests ler-fhformation are runnin~-2.MA--kehind the same periodyear. Telephone activity as of the en87'df-·auneis_~,n-TTR-% as compared to the same period in 1992. sincE--19*07-requets for information have increased 38%, and ineeming telephone h·bk®ave increased 51%. This growth has-beel~lchieved without a signifidknt-increase in the media buggmt·luring that same 3-year period. The*gram may simply.Aje at a leveling-off point in what the current program can preigce. Conversion Study Contract for Services. The purpose of such a 1.A. study is: (1) to evaluate the effectiveness of each magazine in which the town advertises (in terms of the number of readers who requested information who then traveled, or plan to travel to Estes Park for all or part of their vacation); (2) to measure the economic value of that "converted" traveler or travel party, and determine the net return on investment generated by the advertising program to the Town; (3) to evaluate demographic changes that have occurred in the readership and market in general since the last conversion study which was conducted in 1988; (4) to assist in refining and targeting the advertising program to make more efficient use of dollars spent. The Advertising Policy Committee has recommended RRC Associates to conduct the conversion study. The selection was made from a field of four firms and was based upon prior experience (performed the Housing Needs Assessment for the Forward Estes Park Foundation), qualification and cost. The Committee reviewed the agreement which contained modifications suggested by the Town Attorney. The cost of the study is $12,400 which was budgeted in 1993. The survey population will be approximately 5,200 which is 10% of the magazine response level expected for 1993. The Committee recommends approval of the Conversion Study Contract in the amount of $12,400. CONFERENCE CENTER UPDATE. DirectoP»iqkering submitted the second quarter statistics for-,the center indiciting a 20% growth in conference users and_deer€Rse in non-profit and dame-eting users. The nonnprofit users have stabilized and will be Bonaietent. "DaY-me€Eing" users are being displaced by conference users aDi. tk:is was the intent for the facility. Year-to-date statiattisheate also reviewed. TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY SUB-COMMITTEE - APPOYNTMENTS. Chairman De ]*elf-luggested the committee appoint ~2Tr~spertation AdvisorL/Stib-Committee to assist in formulating ideas -hn4'l or appEpadlies for transportation system improvements, specificah,7 a*!Pessing the bus partnership with Avon, and suggested the AGREEMENT ESTES PARK CONVERSION STUDY Prepared For: Town of Estes Park Prepared By: RRC Associates 4875 Pearl East Circle Boulder, Colorado 80301 303/449-6558 August 3, 1993 LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Related to a Survey-Based Conversion Study Concerning Magazine Inquiries Regarding Estes Park This letter agreement is made as of August 3, 1993 between the Town of Estes Park as "Contractor" and RRC Associates as "Consultant." I. Survey Design and Testing The Consultant (RRC) will assume primary responsibility for the design and review of the survey instrument to be used in Estes Park. In preparing the survey, we will work closely with Town staff to establish appropriate wording that would address market research issues, and ensure comparability to the maximum extent possible with past studies that have been done. This joint effort will determine the appropriate length for the questionnaire, the priorities for topics to be addressed, and the optimal method for obtaining the best possible sample of magazine inquirers concerning Estes Park. RRC will undertake final formatting of the survey instrument and print the forms. Consultant will distribute the forms in an agreed-upon manner, generally consisting of mailing forms to x.~--apgroximatelyj:000 inquirers. In addition, 100 followup telephone calls will be made to non- CL;?ad j respondents to determine comparability of results from responder/non-responders. The design of the \<__0/ sample will be such that an accurate profiling of demographics and attitudes of inquirers concerning the Estes Park area will be possible, and some stratification of the database into subgroups can be performed. The Town will be responsible for providing the mailing list or labels for conducting the study. II. Data Entry and Compilation Consultant will be responsible for entering the raw survey forms into the computer and will generate a series of tables describing the results of the study. Further, the Consultant will prepare lists of a selection of the "open-ended" comments to allow local leaders and the Town staff to review the comments and suggestions being made by respondents. III. Summary Report with Appropriate Graphics At the conclusion of the data collection phase of the study, the Consultant will assume primary responsibility for preparing a conversion-oriented report of approximately 20 to 30 pages, plus appendices, summarizing the study findings. The two primary purposes of the report will be 1) to document the survey methodology, any limitations to the data collected, and the means by which interested individuals can access the full database that was generated; and 2) to interpret and summarize the key findings from the study in a written discussion that describes results and implications as a source of direction for local policy and marketing efforts. Wherever possible, the 1 ' report will utilize charts and graphs to illustrate data collected by the survey. The report will also include an executive summary of the results suitable for use with selected groups as an overview of . - the study. In addition, the Consultant will provide a complete paper copy set of crosstabulated results generated for analysis, and any Excel-based tables on diskette, if requested. IV. Work Session on Research Results Upon completion of the survey analysis, the Consultant will provide the Town with a draft of the report for review and analysis. After the group has had an opportunity to review the information, a strategic planning work session will be scheduled to discuss the findings. The meeting will be coordinated by the Town staff, but its primary purpose will be to allow the Consultant to discuss application of the research results. This meeting would examine the implications of primary findings and would establish the overall direction and contents of the final report. A second presentation shall be held at the conclusion of the study with Town of Estes Park Trustees and the Oversight Committee. The session is expected to require minimal preparation by the Consultant and will use the final results (report) as the basis for the presentation and discussion. The Consultant shall provide 10 copies of the Research Results Draft Report, one copy of the full data printout generated during the study (crosstabulation tables), 10 bound copies of the final report, and one camera-ready copy of the final report with appendices. V. Time Schedule for Completion of Research and Related Documents The Consultant's services shall be provided in accordance with the following schedule: Date Purpose July 23 Survey Instrument Review September 7 and October 30 Field Surveys November 30 Prepare Draft Report December 15 Final draft report completed, schedule work session with Town staff, oversight committee and other interested groups January 15 Complete all work elements including meeting with Town Council VI. Specific Charges The total cost of the proposed services shall not exceed $12,400, including reimbursable expenses related to travel and printing. Consultants shall be paid for the services as more specifically set forth on Exhibit "A." 2 VII. Progress Payments Progress payments shall be made by the Client to the Consultant as based upon the monthly billing schedule outlined in Section 10 above. The amounts set forth as compensation for the Consultant shall be due and payable within forty-five (45) days of submission of the request for payment and evidence that the work required to be completed prior to the payment of such progress payments has been performed by the Consultant. VII. Termination of Agreement This Agreement may be terminated by either party in the event the other party defaults under any of the terms and conditions of the Agreement. In the event of said default, the non-defaulting party shall give the other party five (5) days' notice in writing of the default specifying the same. If the default is not corrected within said five (5) day period, the non-defaulting party may terminate this Agreement. The Contractor may terminate this Agreement without cause upon ten (10) days written notice to the Consultant. In this event, the Consultant shall be paid compensation for services performed to the date of notice of termination. In the event of termination, the Consultant shall deliver the originals of ali documents which it prepared pursuant to this Agreement up to the date of termination. VIII. Ownership of Documents Reports, computer-generated tables, and the final document delivered to Contractor shall be Contractor's property. All documents and copies thereof, prepared by Consultant in connection with this Agreement, which it is required to deliver to Contractor, shall be and remain Contractor's property. Both parties are authorized to retain said documents for their records; the Consultant shall maintain the confidentiality of all reports and findings and shall not release copies of the report without the written consent of the Contractor. IX. Successors and Assigns Contractor and Consultant each bind themselves, their partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other party to this Agreement and to the partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives of such other party with respect to all covenants of this Agreement. Neither Contractor nor Consultant shall assign or transfer their interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the other. X. Governing Law Unless otherwise specified, this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed as of the day and year first written above. TOWN OF ESTES PARK RRC ASSOCIATES 44 4~4_ AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE PRESIDENT 3 EXHIBIT "A" The Client will pay the Consultant on the basis of its time and direct expenses incurred in order to provide the services required by this Agreement, provided, however, that the total amount does not exceed $12,400 unless otherwise agreed to by the Client. The Client will be billed on a monthly basis for work completed and charges incurred during the previous month, as described more fully below: a) The charge for time shall be based on the Consultant's hourly billing rates. b) Direct expenses incurred by the Consultant in connection with the project shall be charged to the Client on the basis of the expenses actually incurred by the Consultant, without any additional surcharge added by it. Such direct expense shall include such items as costs related to printing and reproduction costs, and long distance telephone charges. c) Upon reasonable advance request, the Client may inspect and copy any or all records of the Consultant which would bear on any amounts charged to the Client pursuant to this Agreement. d) Consultant may bill its charges to Client for its services and expenses hereunder not more than once a month. Each bill shall cover only the services performed and expenses incurred since the last bill, or in the instance of the initial bill, since the date services began. The Client will pay each bill, minus a 10 percent retention, within forty-five (45) days of its receipt. If Client fails to pay Consultant in full within forty-five (45) days of the receipt of the bill, the amount due shall include a late charge at the rate of 1.5 percent per month from the 45th day. e) Each monthly bill shall include a statement which summarizes the time worked and general tasks undertaken by individual members of the Consultant team, including in-house personnel. Upon reasonable advance request, Client may inspect and copy any or all records of Consultant which would bear upon any amounts charged to Client in any particular bill or bills. 4 I 'RADIOR/PUILISHING.0 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Community Development Committee - August 5, 1993 - Page 2 following be appointed: Trustees Dekker and Hix Staff members Widmer and Stamey Helen Wood Corinne Mutchler The Committee concurred with the appointments. Staff will schedule a meeting, gather information, and prepare an agenda as soon as practical. MUSEUM REPORT. \* Directorc Swain reviewed the Monthly Report, confirming,*that visitationis well above that of 1992 by 31%. The membership total is 402 and thip goal is 500. / The Reichardt faniily maintains a personal intere,at in the "wigwam tea house" and cabin which were sold to the yark Service in the Lily Lake sale. RMNP desires to remove the structures in the near future, and they are currently negotiating the fate of the structures with the State Historical Society. The buildings bear significant historical importance to-the Town and John Reichardt has contacted the Museum to 'determine whether they would be interested in buildings. The* Museum Advisory Committee has expressed their interest in 9b€aining the structures; however, such interest did not include a firm commitment. Additional information will be presented when ArWailable. . The opening of the Mountain Climbing Exhibit was a record-setting success, and Director Swain expressed her appreciation to the media and various organizations for their advertising efforts. ... Two fund-raisers, Riverside Dance and Car Rally,.~ were also successful. . Diyector Swain also briefed the Committee on the work plan for'*994 and acquisition fund. l.8. The Museum Advisory Board has recommended approval of a Memorial ti, policy. The policy establishes how memorial gifts to the Museum a«-23» / will be administered. The Committee recommends approval of the policy as presented. Directer--Swain announced her resignation effective Senkimbap-29, 1993 as she will-be-rglocating to Philadalph*87--Expressing her appreciation for the Townts- suppertauT-Ifig her employment, Director Swain advised that-Kilsdonk/Curat-OFT--will_serve as Interim Museum Diraetof. The Committee expressed their b-est---wishes to LYBI~-~ -h REPORTS. E#Executive Director Anderson addresse*e-4mmittee concerning -a--Proposed public art proj ect Zor'-the Moraine Avenue Parking Lot. EPURA-has offered their-€Upport for this project being proposed by CACEP.-J,ynda Vogel, Director/CACEP reported that one of CACEP' s goals is tb\pr«{de educational opportunities for arts groups and encourage outreach programs as a means of facilitating access -to and participating the arts; CACEP is proposing a mura»,'to be painted on the wall located behind the Moraine Avenue,,Farking Lot. The artwork woul-d--be provided by high school art-g€udents who would work with local aft PFofessionals. CACEP suggests an ad hoc committee be established comprised of var te'di members of the community, including the High school Art T€Gcher and students. The process would include organizing kn~€d MUSEUM MEMORIAL POLICY DRAFT Approved by Museum Advisory Board 7/20/93 The Estes Park Area Historical Museum welcomes gifts to the Museum in memory of area residents or visitors. Family members should meet with the Museum director or designated staff member to discuss that appropriate uses for monetary gifts or ideas for donation of physical items as memorials. The director/staff member will then present a written statement or contract outlining the designated memorial use to the Advisory Board for approval. In the event the designated use is not approved by the Advisory Board, the Board president and director/staff member will meet with the family members to discuss mutually agreeable use. If a contributor wants to donate an item which will require future maintenance , the contributor will be informed that he may be responsible for costs of that maintenance. When an item purchased with memorial funds is determined to be obsolete or no longer usable, staff will ask the Advisory Board for approval to dispose of the item. .4 $ . 17 August 3, 1993 MEMORANDUM TO: Estes Park Board 0%~/rustees FROM: Mayor Dannels 4MV SUBJECT: Estes Park Directions - Appointment of Task Force The Estes Park Directions Comprehensive Planning project will be in high gear this fall. Our planning consultant, Design Studios West, and staff, have recommended establishment of a task force to help guide this project. I recommend appointment of the following to serve on this task force: Dick Barlow Ed Pohl Ned Bramwell Scott Pope Jim Disney Ann Racine Sue Doylen Norm Ream Steve Jackson Sheridan Steele Gary Klaphake Jerry Traeger Terry Licence Scott Webermeier Howard MacMillan Larry Wexler Ann Widmer These individuals were selected because of their community, neighborhood, business, civic, and leadership roles in Estes Park. HBD:cj CC: Town Administrator Klaphake Community Development Director Stamey BRADFORDPUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - June 15, 1993 - Page 2 maintenance. It was move,__and--0686*3;3 ~lir-ena.__ (Brown/Amos) EED-•exised landssaping--15],an be approved contingent upon the 16 parkl-c«Rees be delineated to conform to parking space adirds, -and ft-pasned by the following votes: Thosting "Yes" Commissioners A26-0-eargyn, Burgess, MilleE--Fohl and Sager. Those voting "No" Commissigegr A. 2.C. Amended Plat of Lots 18. 22 and 30. Grand Estates -4 . A. Subdivision. Robert & Lois Jurgens/Applicant - Revised. Bill ~1 Van Horn, Applicant's representative, stated that the amended plat adjusts the boundary lines among three existing lots, with the existing motel placed on one lot. A development plan will be presented in the future for development of the two vacant lots. Electric and sewer line easements have been addressed. There were no comments from the audience. It was moved and seconded (Brown/A. Hix) the Amended Plat be favorably recommended to the Board of Trustees, and it passed unanimously. :AD. Final Plat of East Park Resubdivision. North Ridae adows Condominiums. Rich Willa/Applicant. Representing the # Ap~icant, Bill Van Horn commented that this final pl,€ combines the previous resubdivision into a single lot. +Mr. Van Itorn questioned staff' s recommendation concerning' the designdtion of the northwest corner of Lot 1 as an 'tlot-- concern ~whether such a designation would affec* density calculations. Director Stamey reviewed the staff report, noting that 'he advised the Applicant that he woupd be required to install or\guarantee construction of the street system and utilities--any\, relief or adjustment to ,the Improvement Guarantee must be authorized by the Town/' Board. Director Stamey confirmed\that the outlot may be used for density calculations. There were no comments' from the audience. Phase I will "stand en its own" with the exception of the cul- de-sac located on RaVen Ave. Based0 upon concerns that the integrity of the site he preserv~ (completion of cul-de-sac construction if Phase It is not: constructed, and looping of utility lines), the Commillsiort''suggested that, if requested, the Town require the Impro99,ent Guarantee for Phase I street construction including the cul-de-sac to ensure completion of the project. Mr. Van Horn· conflrmed that looping of the water lines and the fire hydrant will *?e constructed in Phase I--the Applicant is aware of the stipuldtion with the first phase and will provide an Improvement Guara*tee if required to do so-- the primary issue,is the road (Unich will be graded) and drainage. Mr. Van Horn also confirme* that all required plans and drawings had been submitted for iheview. With regard to the drainage plans, a verbal approval has been received from the MacGregor Trust. Larimer County is\still reviewing the plans, however, all issues appear to be resolved. The Applicant /is aware that written confiD,ation from the aforementioned must be received by staff prihg to Town Board approval'. Director Stamey reviewed the staff »port. It was moved and seconded (Brown/Burgess) the Final Plat,~of East Park Resubdivision be favorably recommended to th¢K Board of Trusteds with the following conditions, and 1* passed unanimously: 1. Prior to final plat approval by the Bo~d of Trustees, the Applicant provide complete stneet, drainage and grading plans, and utility plan *nd profile drawings. 2. Private street maintenance note be added to the plat. Imi MADFOID PILI,HING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - March 16, 1993 - Page 4 5. SUBDIVISIONS. 5.A. Final Plat of Lot 30. Bonnie Brae Addition. Mountain Golf 4.8. l. Villas/Applicant. The Commission approved the preliminary plat and development for 30 dwelling units August 18, 1992. paul Kochevar reviewed the status of the subdivision proposal, and reported that a revised plat drawing had been submitted which incorporated staff comments. Director Stamey reported that final street and utility plan and profiles have been submitted and approved by the Public Works Department, and that the subdivision involves the vacation and relocation of Community Drive and the extension of Matthew Circle. There was no additional public testimony. It was moved and seconded (Doylen/A. Hix) the Final Plat of Lot 30, Bonnie Brae Addition be favorably recommended to the Board of Trustees contingent upon the following, and it passed unanimously: 4.8. 4. 1. New Community Drive be constructed and accepted by /2Ubt,/ ~, the Town and the previous right-of-way vacated prior to recording of a final plat. 2. Outlot A Open Space, non-building site note be placed on the plat, and homeowners document to address this reservation and maintenance of the open space. 3. A utility and access easement be provided across the vacated right-of-way. 4. The private drives be labeled and the street names identified. 5. Utility easement be provided, pursuant to Light & Power Department and Estes Park Sanitation District. 6. If needed, an Improvement Guarantee for all improvements is required. RCV BY:XEROX TELECOPIER 7010 ; 7-26-93 11:05AM ; 66993800 3035866909; # 2 SENT BY:HAMMOND CLARK WHIT ; 7-26-93 11:09AM ; 66993801 3035866909;# 2 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF A PORTION OF COMMUNITY DRIVE OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK WHEREAS, a portion of Community Drive located within the Town is no longer needed for street purposes; and WHEREAS, other streets and right-of-ways have been dedicated in this area of the Town to provide access to properties abutting this portion of Community Drive; and WHEREAS, the Boardof Trustees of_the Town of Estes Park has determined that this portion Of- Community Drive should- be transferred to certain adjacent properties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO. Section 1. The Board hereby authorizes the transfer of a certain portion of Community Drive as the same is set forth on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Section *2.- The form of the transfer shall be by Quit Claim Deed as the same is set forth on Exhibit "A". .. Section 3. The adoption of this Ordinance is hereby declared an emergency in order to immediately authorize the transfer of certain real property, and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Board of Trustees that an emergency exists and this Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced immediately after its passage, adoption and signature of the Mayor. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, THIS DAY OF , 1993. TOWN OF ESTES PARK Mayor ATTEST: Town Clerk I hereby certify that the above Ordinance was introduced and read at a meeting of the Board of Trustees on the day of , 1993, and published in a newspaper Of general 10*·In- in Kho Tnwn of Estes Park. Colorado on the day BAADFOROPUBLISHINGCO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS . J Public Safety Committee July 21, 1993 Committee: Chairman Hix, Trustees Aldrich and Habecker Attending: All Also Attending: Ass't. Town Administrator Widmer, Police Chief Racine, Fire Chief Rumley, Clerk O'Connor Absent: None Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. POLICE DEPARTMENT: SKATES/ROLLER BLADES - DISCUSSION. For the protection of pedestrians and complaints received, Chief ~ Racine suggested the following be adopted: "The operation of roller skates and roller blades AU/l _3, be prohibited from public sidewalks and parking lots from 300 E. Elkhorn Ave. to and including 200 W. Elkhorn Ave. and 100 Moraine Ave. This prohibition shall include Riverside Plaza and the Transportation Center." Following discussion concerning enforcement measures, a suggestion that bike paths into and through the central business district be carefully considered, the Committee recommends Town Attorney White prepare an ordinance as stated above, with said ordinance being submitted directly to the Town Board for their consideration. AEPORTS. The\Committee reviewed the summary statistical report and SGggested a cohparison between quarters/year be provided. The Committee also revieWed various correspondence, in particular, thatdf the rescue of two '12-year old juveniles. The Fire Department was commended for theil-.assistance on this rescue. Staf f reported on the "Park and Ride Program,1·~statistics. The E-911 system is now on-line. Total expenditure for this proj ect exceeded'$1,200,000 collected from the telephone surcharge, and of this amount, $122,000 was invested in the Estes Park Communication Center. Estes Park, is one of five principal answering points. Funding for additional equipment and training will be provided by the ~60¢ telephone charge. Chief Racine offered a demonstration of the system to the Committee at their convenience. FIRE DEPARTMENT: Fire Chief Rumley updated the Committee on the new fire station located in RMNP: ~'' drawings are , in the final stages, and construction should' begin soon with bqcupancy anticipated by the first of December. When occupancy has.»ccurred, the Department will purchase a' tanker.· I I The Department has been successful in acquiring the services of Ranger Ingurance Company who will provide a one-day training school August 5 on LP Gas Fires. Training will occur at the High School Parking Lot which will be roped-off to protect the geheral public. l The: recently-purchased ladder truck is performing well. and as e acted. \\4 There being no further business, Chairman Hix adjourned the meetik* at 10:41 A.M. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19.18.030 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, THE SAME RELATING TO ROLLERBLADES WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park has determined that it is necessary to amend Section 19.18.030 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Estes Park. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO. Section 1. Section 19.18.030 of the Municipal Code of the x Town,.:of Estes Park is hereby amended as follows: 9.18.030 Restriction on Rollerblades: It is unlawful for any person to operate rollerblades on the following public streets, parking lots, sidewalks and plazas: A. Elkhorn Avenue from 300 East Elkhorn Avenue to and including 200 West Elkhorn Avenue, including all public sidewalks appurtenant to this section of Elkhorn Avenue. B. 100 Moraine Avenue to its intersection with Elkhorn Avenue, including the public sidewalks appurtenant to this section of Moraine Avenue. C. Riverside Plaza. D. The Transportion Center. E. The Municipal Parking Lot. F. Parking Lot No. 2. Section 2. The adoption of this Ordinance is hereby declared an emergency in order to immediat6ly prohibit the use of rollerblades in the above areas, and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Board of Trustees that an emergency exists and this Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced immediately after its passage, adoption and signature of the Mayor. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the National Park Service, the Shirley S. Scrogin Charitable Trust, H. W. Stewart, Inc., and the Rocky Mountain National Park Associates intend to form a partnership to develop a much needed visitor center facility at the Highway 34 entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park; and WHEREAS, U. S. Representative Wayne Allard has introduced the Fall River Visitor Center Act of 1993 (HR 2577) and Senator Brown has introduced similar legislation in the Senate (S 1250) urging the Secretary of Interior to participate in the operation of said facility (outside the boundaries of Rocky Mountain National Park); and WHEREAS, approximately 1 million visitors enter Rocky Mountain National Park via the Fall River Entrance each year, and the only Park facilities present are the fee collection station and a ranger station/residence, thus there are no facilities available to provide orientation to the area and environment; and WHEREAS, the Shirley S. Scrogin Trust has offered to provide $1.25 Million to build a 5,000 square foot visitor center as a part of the reconstruction of National Park Village North. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK that said Board fully supports "The Fall River Visitor Center Act of 1993" as proposed by Representative Allard, urging approval of HR 2577. INTRODUCED, READ AND PASSED THIS DAY OF , 1993. TOWN OF ESTES PARK By: Mayor ATTEST: Town Clerk JUL 2 2 1993 COMMITTEES: WAYNE ALLARD .@* • BUDGET 4TH DISTRICT, COLORADO 422 CANNON HQUSE OFFICE BUILDING • AGRICULTURE WASHINGTON, DC 205 15-0604 (202) 225-4676 • NATURAL RESOURCES . • JOINT COMMITTEE ON CONGRESSIONAL REFORM U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 1993 H. Bernerd Dannels, Mayor Town of Estes Park P.O. Box 1200 Estes Park, Co 80517 Re: Fall River Visitor Center Act of 1993 Dear Bernie: Nearly one million visitors enter Rocky Mountain National Park through the Fall River entrance on U.S. Highway 34. There are no facilities available to provide orientation to the area and environment. In 1988 the Park released a Development Concept Plan for the Fall River Entranue but they have been unable to obtain funding for the $1.5 million project. The Shirley S. Scrogin Trust has offered to provide $1.25 million to build a 5000 square foot visitor center as a part of the reconstruction of National Park Village North. They would lease the center to the Park at no cost. The Park would be responsible for staffing and a portion of the operation and maintenance of the facility. In order to staff and operate the Visitor Center, the Park must have approval to participate in the operation which would be outside of the Park. To make this possible I introduced the Fall River Visitor Center Act of 1993 (HR 2577). Senator Brown has introduced companion legislation in the Senate (S 1250). I need your support to help provide an opportunity for this unique public-private partnership to work. You can help by passing a resolution in support of, and writing a letter of support to: Representative Bruce Vento, Chairman Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Natural Resources Committee 1626 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone 202-226-7736 I am enclosing a copy of the bill, the fact sheet, an artist drawing, a map, and copies of the editorials from the Denver Post, the Fort Collins Coloradoan and the Greeley Tribune. If you need additional information please call Mike Bennett in my Fort Collins office. Your support and efforts would be greatly appreciated. S~nc~rely, Wayr~ P.S. Please send me a copy of your correspondence to Mr. Vento. O FORT COLLINS OFFICE O GREELEY OFFICE I SOUTHEAST OFFICE NORTHEAST OFFICES ROCKY MOUNTAIN BLDG., SUITE 307 GREELEY NATIONAL PLAZA, SUITE 350 19 WEST 4TH AVE. El 705 SO. DlvISIoN AvE. 0 212 E. KiowA 315 WEST OAK 822 7™ STREET LA JUNTA, CO 81050 STERLING, CO 80751 FORT MORGAN, CO 80701 FORT COLLINS. CO 80521 GREELEY. CO 80631 (719) 384-7370·FAX 384-6536 (303)522-1788 (303) 867-8909·FAX 867-2583 (303) 493-9132·FAX 493-9144 (303) 351-7582·FAX 351-7585 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER I . 103D CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. R. 2577 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the operation of certain visitor facilities associated with, but outside the boundaries of, Rocky Mountain National Park in the State of Colorado. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JULY 1, 1993 Mr. ALLARD introduced the following billi which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the operation of certain visitor facilities associated with, but outside the bouridaries of, Rocky Mountain National Park in the.State-of-Colorado----- 1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa- 2 tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 3 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 4 This Aet may be cited as "The Fall River Visitor 5 Center Act of 1993". t 2 1 SEC. 2. EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS OUTSIDE AUTHORIZED 2 BOUNDARY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL 3 PARK. 4 (a) VISITOR CENTER.-The Secretary of the Interior 5 is authorized to expend donated or appropriated funds for 6 the operation and maintenance of a visitor center to be 7 constructed for visitors to and · administration of Rocky 8 Mountain National Park with private funds on the pri- 9 vately owned lands described in subsection (b). 10 (b) DESCRIPTION OF PARCELS OF LAND.-The lands 11 referred to in subsection (a) are described as follows: 12 Being land owned by H.W. Stewart, Inc., and 13 more particularly described as follows: 14 Beginning at the southwest corner of the 15 north one-half of section 16, township 5 north, 16 range 73 west of the sixth principal meridian, 17 Colorado; thenee south eighty-seven degrees six 18 minutes east, eight hundred and fifty-four feet; 19 thenee north two degrees west, three hundred 20 and forty-six and one-tenth feet to the south 21 boundary of the right-of-wav of U.S. Highway 22 34; thence northwesterly along said south 23 boundary nine hundred and sixty feet to the 24 west line of said section 16; thence south along 25 the west line of said section 16 to the point of 26 beginning. 0 1 The Fall River Visitor Center Act of 1993 * Purpose: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the operation of certain visitor facilities associated with, but outside the boundaries of, Rocky Mountain National Park. Partnership: The National Park Service, the Shirley S. Scrogin Charitable Trust, H.W. Stewart, Inc. and the Rocky Mountain National Park Associates intend to form a partnership to develop a much-needed visitor center facility at the Highway 34 entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Need: Approximately 1 million visitors enter the park via the Fall River Entrance each year (this is nearly one third of the Park's total). The only Park facilities present are the fee collection station and a ranger station/residence. There are no facilities available to provide orientation to the area and environment. Visitor Center: The owner of National Park Village North, H.W. Stewart, will build an approximately 5,000 square foot visitor center on private property just outside the Park's Fall River Entrance. Park Service: Preliminary planning efforts by the Park Service to locate a visitor center inside the Park were underway. Estimates of costs included $275,000 for planning and a total cost of $1,500,000. The partnership plan would eliminate the need for this expenditure and eliminate the environmental damage of locating the visitor center in the Park. Shirley S. Scrogin Trust: The Shirley S. Scrogin Trust, through Rocky Mountain National Park Associates, will provide $1,250,000 for this project, specifically directed toward the construction of the center and an endowment for its continued maintenance and operation. H.W. Stewart, Inc.: National Park Village North will also include a restaurant, shop, lodge, and stable in the development. The private business and the visitor center are expected to benefit each other with shared parking and facilities as well as providing needed services for Park visitors. Rocky Mountain National Park Associates Inc.: The Associates is a non-profit group that has facilitated eight special projects ,for the park since its formation in 1986. The Associates have already received gifts totaling $65,000 to assist with the interior furnishing and educational exhibits which are estimated to cost $275,000 and will continue their fund raising efforts. operation: The staffing and maintenance of the visitor center is expected to cost approximately $100,000 per year. The Trust has pledged around $30,000 per year with the balance to be funded within the existing budget of the Park. 12, ¢.... -rl.., -- 34&24< ,)A:f f:I~3::4 3:~ '12= 4. -1 4 w. r--r-~ i /5 1 -- t» - . 3 -ze : 4 ge i :,S' 4 J .. . Se.1 I. 1.4 -1·= 9 Pr- - . .I 49 '1 10.01 9 . J .. ., , :11 d ©d>Di ) I . ' 4 1, 4/a- E-.4- a:*6·-, · 1.. 0. ..U. 1 '1.1 . 1 L 2 '.7 14. 4. I .- ..Rifi J - I.1 P 3. '·:rkiN' i 1 ...444 - * 3 *hiB r , , .f - '. .4 4 - 1 2 - tr < 7,2... 1 4 , 1 > I. .. Ul - I ./ 13 LU .:. C- .. f- .1 UKO €42 Z .it- b . r.1 -1.. i j. £4. i .4 LL I 3- /*. - : 1, 1., . 171 1.111 -C .. 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The Bill nerships, a firm in Estes Park has Carie family, which owns the offered to build a new visitors' land, hopes to redevelop the vil- center just outside the Fall River lage on a portion of the property entrance to Rocky Mountain Na- that would be separated from the tional Park at no cost to the tax- log-and-stone visitors' center by a payers. parking lot. The catch? The company wants As currently envisioned, the to put a restaurant, gift shop and plan was been greeted enthusias- lodge on the same site. tically by park Superintendent There's no question that a new Homer Rouse, in part because it visitors' center is needed. About would avoid the need to deface one-thiEd of the nearly 3 million any more public land and would visitors who enter the park each require no large expenditure of year use the Fall River gateway, public funds. Even the estimated which currently has nothing but a $100,000 per year in operating Ne station on U.S. 34 to help ort- costs would be partially paid out ent them tothearea and its envi- of anendowment tobesetupby ronment the Carie family. Moreover, the federal govern One majon,irdle atm needs to ment certainly could use the $1.5 be overcome, however. The park million it would save if the 5,000- service is forbidden under present square-foot project were financed law to staff or maintain facilities with private funds outside national park boundaries. But to protect the public inter- Hence, Congress will have to grant est, safeguards should be built in- an exemption as requested under a to the plan to ensure that the visi- bill introduced by US. Rep. Wayne ton' center and the land it Allard, whose district includes the occupied would be ceded to the area in question. park service, or to a non-profit Assuming that the interests of : support group, in the event that future generations are adequate- the commercial enterprise failed ly protected, the deal looks like a or was sold to another operator. real winner. Better yet, it ap- In addition, the agency should pears to be precisely the kind of have some authority to review innovative public-private venture the overall design and ensure that that the government was enbour- a 11 the buildings in the complex aged to undertake during last would be architecturally compat- year's Vail Symposium on the fo- ible with the traditional national ture of the national parks. L park 'look" The rest of the Colorado dele- The 11-acre site was formerly gation should join Allard in push- the location 0(-a '5-4-style tourist ing for the necessary confression- AS, OPINION, The Coloradoan, Wednesday, J* 7.1993 1 --- Approve bill for Fall River visitors center More than 800,000 people a year pass through the Fall River en- trance to Rocky Mountain National Park, along U.S. 34 west of Estes Park, and yet there is no visitors center at that location. That could change with a bill Rep. Wayne Allard, R-Colo., introduced in the House of Representatives. The 4 bill would allow the National Parks Service to operate a visitors center . 4 outside the park's boundaries. 4 This is a unique opportunity for a mutually beneficial public-private partnership. The public would gain a 5,000-square-foot free-standing visitors center built with funds from the Shirley S. Scrogin Trust, which also would provide $30,000 of the annual $100,000 needed for its op- eration. H.W. Stewart Inc., the owner of a commercial development outside the park known as National Park Village North, would gain from the potential for increased traffic from people who stop at the visitors center. Now is the time to proceed; Na- tional Park Village North is under- going redevelopment from a fire a year ago today. A visit to Rocky Mountain Na- tional Park can be enhanced with the orientation a visitors center pro- vides. There's no telling when fed- eral funds would be available to build a visitors center. The National Parks Service should have some say in the integrity of the rest of the commercial redevelopment, in addi- tion to the Larimer County planning procedures already in place. 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