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Home My WebLink AboutPACKET Town Board 2006-03-141 1 , F' 61 Prepared 3/6/06 0, r 49 . f 1. 71 54,24*61.83-..i TOWN OF ESTES PARK AJ 21-:.Selj :. Â«t.:.*>/ Â«L.929*2.ieaedÂ·tw:.4.,1.. 1.%40.2 1.L.... 1~.7.- 'al. . :i,-LY=t'21'M'" v . 4 fÂ· i: i r -/ .: D.Â·â‚¬7Â· *- 103...t,Ff..t<'... . ..1....~,r Â·Â·...~~ The Mission of the Town of Estes Park le to plan and provide reliable, h10h-value services for our citizens, vieitore, and employees. We take 0reat pride eneurinG and enhancind the quality of life in our community by 17eln0 0ood etewarde of public reeourcee and our natural eettind. BOARD OF TRUSTEES - TOWN OF ESTES PARK Tuesday, March 14, 2006 7:00 p.m. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE GRADUATION CEREMONY: 2006 CITIZENS INFORMATION ACADEMY (CIA) PARTICIPANTS. Mayor Baudek, Museum Director Kilsdonk and Town Administrator Repola - Present Participation Certificates to the following class members: Patricia Aitken Scott Allen Lowell Andrews Peni Barnes Eric Blackhurst Bob Citta Chuck Coffey Susanne English Richard Erbe Karen Ericson Ken Eschmeyer Lynda Lockwood Sadie Mason Tess McCabe Steve McFarland Larry Olson Julie Roederer Fr. Rex Rorex Suzy Schares Dorathea Sloan Karin Swanlund Julie Szabo Eric Waples Lynn Weissenrieder Sharry White Philip Zwart PUBLIC RECEPTION will be held immediately following the ceremony. PUBLIC COMMENT (Please state your name and address) TOWN BOARD COMMENTS 1 Continued on reverse side 2 4 2 1. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of): 1. Town Board Minutes dated February 28,2006 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: A. Community Development, March 2,2006: CVB 1. Team Penning Association Sept. 15~h -17th - Contract. 2. Rocky Miniature Horse Show June 20'11 - 25a - Contract, Museum 1. Lighting Upgrade - Lloyd Tackman Inc. & Village Maintenance - $5,650. B. Public Works, March 9,2006: 1. East Exterior Staircase (Westover Construction) - $10,000 Budgeted. 2. Interior Staircases (Abbey Carpet & Tile) - $10,500 - Budgeted. 4. Resolution #5-06 - Schedule public hearing date of April 11, 2006 for New Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License Application filed by Everest Kitchen, LLC dba THAI KITCHEN, 401 S. St. Vrain Ave. 2. ACTION ITEMS: 1. CDOT HWY 34 RECONSTRUCTION. 2. RMNP UPDATE. Superintendent Baker. 3. ADDITIONAL SALES TAX TRENDS. Finance Officer McFarland. 4. RESOLUTION #4-06 RE-APPROPRIATION OF 2005 ENCUMBERED FUNDS TO THE 2006 BUDGET. (03/08/05). Finance Officer McFarland. 5. ECONOMIC ADVISORY COUNCIL "ESTES PARK 2017" - VISION STATEMENT RECOMMENDATION. Trustee Pinkham. 6. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT. A. Goal Team Final Report 2004-2006. 7. REQUEST TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION: 24-6-402(4)(E), C.R.S. - For Â· the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators. Motion: I move the Town Board go into Executive Session - For the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing nebotiators, under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e). 8. ADJOURN. NOTE: The Town Board reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was prepared. 2 I t hp LaserJet 3015 0-]Â® HP LASERJET FAX invent Mar-9-2006 4:25PM Fax Call Report Job Date Time Type Identification Duration Pages Result 285 3/ 9/2006 4:15:08PM Send 6672527 1:23 2 OK 286 3/ 9/2006 4:16:36PM Send 5869561 1:21 2 OK 287 3/ 9/2006 4:18:03PM Send 5869532 1:37 2 OK 288 3/ 9/2006 4:19:45PM Send 5861691 2:00 2 OK 289 3/ 9/2006 4:21:50PM Send 6353677 1:38 2 OK 290 3/ 9/2006 4:23:33PM Send 5771590 1:46 2 OK Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, February 28,2006 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 28~h day of February, 2006. Meeting called to order by Mayor ProTem Susan Doylen. Present: Susan L. Doylen, Mayor ProTem Trustees Richard Homeier Lori Jeffrey-Clark Chuck Levine Wayne Newsom Bill Pinkham Also Present: Randy Repola, Town Administrator Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Absent: John Baudek, Mayor Mayor ProTem Doylen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all desiring to do so, recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor ProTem Doylen presented a Proclamation to Doug Frisbee, Salud Family Health Center, proclaiming the week of March 5~h - tim as 'Estes Park Salud Family Health Center Week" in Estes Park. PUBLIC COMMENT None. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS None. 1. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval oil: 1. Town Board Minutes dated February 14, 2006. 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: A. Public Safety, February 23,2006. Police Department 1. Purchase two 2006-4x4 Expedition SSV with emergency equipment & vehicle striping, $45,017 (Budgeted). Fire Department 1. Purchase one 2006-4x4 Expedition SSV with emergency equipment, GPS & vehicle striping, $32,590 (Budgeted). 4. Estes Valley Board of Adjustment, February 7,2006 (acknowledgment only). 5. Estes Valley Planning Commission, February 21, 2006 (acknowledgment only). It was moved and seconded (Pinkham/Levine) the Consent Agenda be approved, and it passed unanimously. Board of Trustees - February 28,2006 - Page 2 lA. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA (Approval of): Mayor ProTem Doylen: Open the Public Hearing for all Consent Agenda Items. If the Applicant, Public or Town Board wish to speak to any of these consent items, they will be moved to the "Action Item" Section. 1. CONSENT ITEMS: 1. SUPPLEMENTAL CONDOMINUM MAP A. Supplemental Condominium Map Phase XIX, Park River West Condominiums, Units 605, 607, 609, 668, and 670, Lots 1 and 2, Park River West Subdivision, Richard H. Wille TrusVApplicant. B. Supplemental Condominium Map #4, Solitude I Condominiums, Units 4 and 6, Lot 1, Solitude Subdivision, Fish Creek Properties, LLC/Applicant. C. Supplemental Condominium Map #3, Sundance Condominiums, Unit 2, Tract 69B of the 1 st Replat of Tract 69, Fall River Addition, Brian Murphy, LLC/Applicant. D. Supplemental Condominium Map #4, Â· Thunder Canyon Condominiums, Building C-Unit 1, Building D-Unit 1, and Building E-Unit 1, Stanley Hills Subdivision, Roy Johnson/Applicant. It was moved and seconded (Levine/Pinkham) the Planning Commission Consent Agenda be approved, and it passed unanimously. 2. ACTION ITEMS: 1. LIQUOR LICENSING: TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP - FROM DON R. SPOMER AND DARCY A SPOMER. dba SPUR 66 LIQUOR TO SPUR LIQUOR INC. dba SPUR 66 LIQUOR, RETAIL LIQUOR STORE. Town Clerk Williamson presented the application, confirming that required T. I.P.S. training has been completed. It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Levine) the Transfer of Ownership Application filed by Spur Liquor Inc. dba Spur 66 Liquor, be approved, and it passed unanimously. 2. LIQUOR LICENSING: TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP - FROM THOMAS KIM dba EAST SIDE FOOD STORE TO EVEREST FOOD STORE LLC dba EAST SIDE EVEREST FOOD STORE. 3.2% BEER OFF-PREMISES. Town Clerk Williamson presented the application, confirming that required T.I.P.S. training has not been completed; however, the applicant is in the process of scheduling said training. It was moved and seconded (Pinkham/Newsom) the Transfer of Ownership Application filed by Everest Food Store, LLC dba East Side Everest Food Store, be approved, and it passed unanimously. - Pinkham/Newsom 3. ESTES VALLEY MULTICULTURAL CONNECTION UPDATE. Louise Olson thanked the Board for the 2006, grant and continued support. EVMC has undergone reorganization this year. The new Board of Directors includes members from the target ipopulation. The organization centers on a bilingual staff member that assesses the need and then forwards to an - appropriate agency, i.e. housing, jobs, education, health, legal, social, etc. 4. ESTES VALLEY LIBRARY APPOINTMENT. Marjorie Drew Corcoran to replace Marshall Hesler for a Â·1-yr. term, beginning 1/01/06, expiring 12/31/09. Trustee Pinkham commended the library for their interviewing process. Board of Trustees - February 28,2006 - Page 3 It was moved and seconded (Levine/Homeier) to approve the Library Board appointment, and it passed unanimously. 5. QUARTERLY AND YEAR END SALES TAX REPORT. Finance Officer McFarland summarized sales tax data for 2005 that exceeded 2002 to 2004 average by 4%. 2005 sales tax reached a 20-year high with food, lodging and utilities increasing and retail decreased. Trustees requested staff return to the next meeting with a breakdown of the retail category to provide information on how individual retail sectors are performing. Finance Officer McFarland stated while RMNP visitation and traffic counts were flat in 2005, sales tax increased; however when CPI is included sales tax growth was flat. 6. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT. â€¢ Trustee Homeier received optician of the year. â€¢ Administrator Repola presented a virtual tour of current projects: Stanley Park Fairgrounds, Visitor Center and the Parks Shop. â€¢ Stanley Park Fairground - Completion of drainage and utility work in early May. â€¢ Visitors Center - Grand Opening April 7~ The old building to be demoed the last week in March with the parking lot completed when weather permits and landscaping to be completed this summer. â€¢ Parks Shop - Weather is delaying the installation of the roof. Whereupon Mayor ProTem Doylen adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m. Susan Doylen, Mayor ProTem Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, March 2,2006 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 2nd day of March, 2006. Committee: Chairman Doylen, Trustees Levine and Pinkham Attending: Chairman Doylen and Trustees Levine and Pinkham Also Attending: Town Administrator Repola, Directors Pickering, Joseph, Kilsdonk and Mitchell, and Deputy Clerk Schares Absent None Chairman Doylen called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU Stanley Park Contracts 2006 - Request Approval. Mgr. Hinze presented the following contracts: 1. Team Penning Association - Sept. 15,16, & 17,2006 2. Rocky Miniature Horse Show - June 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2006 Concluding all discussion, the Committee recommends approval of the Stanley Park Contracts for 2006. Reports. Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings. â€¢ Advertising & Communications â€¢ Special Events - None â€¢ Visitors Center - None Dir. Pickering reported the 2005 Conversion Study has been released. MUSEUM/SENIOR CENTER Museum Lighting Upgrade - Request approval to proceed Dir. Kilsdonk explained the lighting system in the museum has not been upgraded since 1997. A lighting study was conducted in 2005 and several low cost steps were recommended to improve the lighting. Staff recommends using the two lowest bidders, Lloyd Tackman Inc. for valance construction, and Village Maintenance for painting the beams and panels. The amount paid by the Town would be $5650, with $2562 coming from the Museum's 2006 exhibit improvement budget and $3088 underwritten by the Friends of the Museum. The Committee recommends approval of the expenditure in the amount of $5650 for the Museum lighting upgrade. O'Connor Picnic Shelter - Request approval to purchase picnic tables Dir. Kilsdonk explained the picnic tables requested are higher quality resulting in a higher cost. Staff recommends purchasing 14 picnic tables from Recreation Plus for $13,220. Town Administrator Repola recommended making a spec and taking this type of table out to bid. The Committee recommends gathering additional bids for this type of table. Reports. Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings. â€¢ Museum Monthly Report - â€¢ Balanced Scorecard Update RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Community Development - March 2,2006 - Page 2 â€¢ Museum / Senior Center Facility Rentals - Dir. Mitchell reviewed the policies and guidelines for Senior Center and Museum rentals. A packet has been put together for rental customers. Additional policies have been added for the rental of the Fall River Hydroplant Picnic Grounds. â€¢ Senior Center Monthly Report COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Reports. Reports pfovided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings. â€¢ Activity and Budget Summaries MISC. Garth Mudge, Glassworks Studio and Gallery, expressed concern regarding smoke from the meat smokers in town and requested action be taken to limit or ban smoke in Town. Discussion followed regarding possible solutions and requirements. Dir. Joseph suggested reviewing the standards further and coming back to the committee with suggestions. Tom Hannah commented on the negative health affects of smoke from burning wood. There being no further business, Chairman Doylen adjourned the meeting at 8:58 a.m. Suzy Schares, Deputy Town Clerk t re Vk. E RECORD OF PROCEEDINGStxJ i; m Town o f Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, March 9,2006 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held at Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the 9th day of March, 2006. Committee: Chairman Levine, Trustees Homeier and Jeffrey-Clark Attending: Chairman Levine and Trustees Homeier and Jeffrey-Clark Also Attending: Town Administrator Repola, Public Works Director Linnane, Deputy Clerk Schares Absent: None Chairman Levine called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. FALL RIVER HYDRO PLANT MUSEUM RESTROOM. Director Linnane explained the Larimer County Open Space Fund contains $108,000 for a new restroom at the Hydro Plant picnic structure area. Staff requests approval to solicit price quotes from at least two (2) contractors. The schedule, Upper Thompson Sanitation District service-related costs, and final project cost will be determined through the bid process. Following discussion, the Committee recommends approval to proceed to bid the new restroom. TOWN HALL INTERIOR AN EXTERIOR STAIRCASE REPAIRS - REQUEST APPROVAL. Public Works Project Manager Sievers reviewed the request to remove and replace the exterior east staircase and the request to install porcelain tile on the interior stairs. Staff recommends removal and reconstruction of the east exterior staircase at a cost not to exceed $10,000 contracting Westover Construction to complete the budgeted project. Westover Construction has prior knowledge of this project and is able to create the design. Staff also recommends hiring Abbey Carpet & Tile at a cost of $10,500 to strip the interior two staircases of their existing rubber stair trends, re-level, and install porcelain tile. The new tile will be consistent with the new Finance & Board Room lobbies. It is recommended that $10,500 of the budgeted funds for window maintenance be allocated to the interior stair repair. Following discussion, the Committee recommends approval to contract with Westover Construction to replace the exterior staircase at a cost not to exceed $10,000 and Abbey Carpet & Tile to repair the interior staircases at a cost not to exceed $10,500. REPORTS. 1. Colorado Department of Transportation: Hiqhwav 34 Reconstruction Proiect Nicola Upright, CDOT project manager, reviewed the schedule for the repaving of Hwy 34 from the Hwy 34/36 intersection to the RMNP entrance. Surveying will begin March 20,2006 and concrete will begin to be poured April 9,2006. The portion of Hwy 34 near Stanley Village will take approximately 2 months, unless the road is closed and then it could be completed in 2 to 3 weeks. The Committee recommends a public meeting be held with the retailers in Stanley Village. Trustee Homeier will coordinate a meeting with the Stanley Village retailers, CDOT, and Coulson Excavating. Full depth reclamation will be completed on the remainder of Hwy 34 to RMNP prior to paving. Four inches of asphalt will be added to the base. In addition, new striping and paving will be completed at the intersection of Moraine Ave. and Crags Drive. CDOT informed the Committee that affected parties, radio, and newspapers will receive notices. Ken Coulson, Coulsen Excavating stated he would like to have as much of the project as possible completed by July 4,2006. The Committee recommends presenting the plans at the March 14, 2006 Town Board meeting. Douglas W. Pearson, P.E., CDOT Resident Engineer, commented there will be complaints, but through cooperation, , . RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS . ' ri >1 Â· Public Works Committee - March 9,2006 - Page 2 Coulson Excavating and CDOT will try to keep the public informed and complete the project as soon as possible. Mgr. Sievers reported that the contractor parking/trailer will be allowed at the Town-owned Fish Hatchery property. 2. Fish Creek Trail Public Works Project Manager Sievers reviewed the plans to cut the hill by Carriage Hills pond to accommodate Fish Creek Trail alignment using A-1 Excavating. Miscellaneous. Tiling of the west side of the Hwy 34/36-Pedestrian tunnel will commence in May. CACEP is holding a tile painting session on March 16, 2006 and several other events are being scheduled. There being no further business, Chairman Levine adjourned the meeting at 9:01 a.m. Suzy Schares, Deputy Town Clerk RESOLUTION #_4=06 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO: That the filing date of the application for a New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License, filed by Everest Kitchen, LLC, dba THAI KITCHEN, 401 S. St. Vrain Ave., Estes Park, Colorado, is February 28,2006. It is hereby ordered that a public hearing on said application shall be held in the Board Room of the Municipal Building, 170 MacGregor Avenue, on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 7:00 P.M., and that the neighborhood boundaries for the purpose of said application and hearing shall be the area included within a radius of 4.32 miles, as measured from the center of the applicant's property. DATED this day of ,2006. TOWN OF ESTES PARK Mayor ATTEST: Town Clerk Finance Department Memo To: Honorable Mayor Baudek, Board of Trustees, Town Administrator Repola From: Steve McFarland, Finance Officer Date: 3/8/2006 Re: Resolution to re-appropriate funds encumbered in the 2005 budget to the 2006 budget Background: Certain Town departments have entered into contracts for goods and/or services that were not fulfilled by year-end December 31, 2005. In order to keep only one budget year open, purchase orders (encumbrances) that are outstanding at year- end are re-appropriated into the current budget year as a reservation of fund balance, per Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Those encumbrances when liquidated and paid are charged against the prior year's budget rather than against the budget of the year in which the expenditure is actually incurred. Budget Attached is the list of those encumbrances that remain outstanding at the end of 2005. Action: We are requesting to carry those encumbrances over into the current budget year, per the attached Resolution. 1 0= =Z 00 00 U.1 06 , 00 1- 4- 00 0- 0- *S 30 05 05 00 00 1- LU 000 =B 4- 00 CD O 00 0 9 co- A- -1 0- LOr- 0 000 00 NNO 000 0 LO UD CD 0 0 4 000 00 OecD OAN 0- CH- al CD- (0- NO r N Er CNN (9 - lo 00 00 000 NI 00 O Ul 0000 0 0 ON OOlo 1.- O O W . O 0 1 r-h O. 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WHEREAS, the Town of Estes Park's accounting system incorporates a purchase order system that encumbers the budget appropriation when commitments for the purchase of goods or services are made; and WHEREAS, encumbrances that were not liquidated in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 are reserved from the ending fund balances; and WHEREAS, the Town of Estes Park intends to appropriate funds in the budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006, to satisfy the commitments for the outstanding encumbrances. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, THAT: 1. The following 2006 budgets are increased for appropriations for outstanding 2005 budget encumbrances. Original Revised Fund Encumbrance Budget Budget General $165,127 $11,466,309 $11,631,436 Community Reinvestment 926,996 1,379,884 2,306,880 Open Space 49,495 225,000 274,495 Light & Power 320,722 10,149,793 10,470,515 Water 127,648 3,010,575 3,138,223 Fleet 11,250 308,639 319,889 $1,601,238 $26,540,200 $28,141,438 Il. The ending fund balance from the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 will be the source of funds for the budget amendments. ADOPTED this day of ,2006. TOWN OF ESTES PARK Mayor ATTEST: Town Clerk a.. N U ~2-5 .===r 11â€¢ 4Â»- ...=. i "%46*r VI 9. 4 ./. 1- - .=Illi211 0 6.-/4 h r Ft- i f + .St Â¥4 - Â¥ l, MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Mayor Baudek and Board of Trustees From: Randy Repola ~- Date: March 10, 2006 Subject: Town of Estes Park Economic Vision Statement Background: One of the Town Board's 2004-2006 goals was the development of an economic vision for Estes Park. The goal team, consisting of staff and Trustees Pinkham and Jeffrey-Clark have worked over the last nearly twenty months to develop a vision statement and strategy for the community. Most recent efforts have been directed at working with the Estes Park 2017 Economic Advisory Council to prepare the vision statement. Trustee Pinkham has served as facilitator for the council as it has spent the last six months working towards that goal. Trustee Pinkham will make a presentation at the Board meeting to explain how the Council came to draft the attached vision statement and recommendations. BudHet/Cost: There is no cost associated with adoption of the vision statement. ReCOInmendation: Adoption of the draft vision statement. 2 1 / ESTES PARK ECONOMIC VISION FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY The vision statement was developed with the collaboration of the EP 2017 Economic Advisory Committee, a group of 15 business people and citizens. For five months, this group joined with Town Goal Team #1 to focus on understanding the town's current economic status and emerging challenges and opportunities, and to establish a realistic vision that will ensure a healthy, sustainable economy. We face significant issues in the years ahead due to an increasingly unstable global economy, escalating energy costs, aging population, retail trends and mountain resort communities' competition for tourist revenues. As the 1996 Comprehensive Plan stated, "Trend is not Destiny." By understanding the macroeconomic factors, we can prepare ourselves to embrace the future and not become a victim of it. We recognize that our economic, environmental and social issues are interrelated and that these issues must be addressed "holistically." Thus, we have tried to consider the needs of all sectors of the community. We present this Economic Vision for review and adoption by the Town Board as a platform for developing innovative and appropriate strategies and action items to address the challenges ahead. This is a guide from which the plan can begin taking shape. Page 1 41 .. ESTES PARK ECONOMIC VISION FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY Vision Statement Estes Park is a mountain resort community that cares about continuous improvement in our quality of life, building on our relationship with the National Park, honoring our historic influences and scenic corridors, strengthening our economic vitality, promoting active lifestyles, enhancing recreational and cultural opportunities, supporting faniilies, and protecting the natural environment in and around the Estes community. To ensure the economic sustainability of our tourism based community, the vision includes the following: Community Character We see Estes Park as a unique mountain resort community... Where residents and visitors experience a picturesque mountain resort town with distinctive charm that offers a safe, friendly, and peaceful environment and where individuals feel good about raising families, retiring, and investing in businesses. Estes Park is a community where residents and visitors celebrate their collective diversity. We must invest in ways that enhance the value of the Town to residents, visitors, and businesses, and increases its attractiveness as a recognized world class mountain resort destination. Economic Sustainability Historically summer tourism, construction, and real estate have been the major economic forces for the community. The economy must build upon the economic strength ofÂ· year- round indoor and outdoor recreational amenities for residents and visitors. We must establish a diverse and sustainable year-round economy through partnerships with local businesses, the National Park, and government agencies that capitalizes on our unique characteristics and supports the diverse economic and employment needs of Estes Valley residents. Mountain resort retail business requires a subtle blend of sociability, diverse activities, pedestrian linkages and ambiance. Creating attractive and functional retail environments is particularly important to resort communities because public spaces are an intrinsic part of a visitor's experience. We must explore ways of reenergizing the downtown area to achieve a healthy retail community. Natural Environment The natural beauty and wildlife of the Estes Valley are key attributes which must be safeguarded for the enjoyment of future generations. We must strike a balance between future growth and preserving the physical beauty and scenic viewscapes. The actions of the community will ensure the protection of wildlife, the preservation and improvement of air and water quality, and the development and augmentation of trails and hike/bikeways connecting with the National Park to enable visitors and residents to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Page 2 9 -/ Recreational Resources Both residents and visitors are attracted to the area because of their active lifestyles, and have an increasing need for year-round diverse recreation activities. As our population grows and competition for visitors increases, it will be important to augment the natural beauty of our mountain valley and the public lands with community amenities that provide diverse recreational activities throughout the year. These amenities will enrich the visitor experience while ensuring affordable and accessible recreation activities for both residents and visitors. Housing Housing costs in the Estes Valley continue to rise at a more rapid rate than the prevalent local wages and area median income, making it increasingly difficult for area residents and employees to find safe affordable housing in the area. In order to create and sustain a balanced community, we must ensure that a diversity of housing options for all income levels are integrated throughout the community, providing those who choose to live here the tools to do so. ' Transportation and Parking Seasonal traffic congestion and parking issues are a frustration for residents and visitors which will intensify with population growth. Topography and the layout of the downtown area present significant challenges, but we must explore possible alternatives to mitigate the problem. We must establish a safe, efficient multi-modal transportation system that provides convenient, low cost, sustainable links to the National Park, parking areas, and throughout the retail and lodging areas. This would include shuttle busses, hike/bike path systems, and expanding pedestrian corridors. Cultural Resources Life-long improvement of mind, body and spirit are important to both residents and visitors and increasingly vital to our economy and perceptions that we are a vibrant, well rounded community. We are committed to the establishment of cultural events and facilities that will offer diverse and affordable programming, and improve the year-round community experience for residents and visitors. 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III! are unds pue Xpoq III Jo JUOIUOAoldun SuoI-@311 ies that prov diverse recreational velop indoor/outdoor multi-use recreation facilities. (019 'solunqs goXOIdmo 'SuIVEd Su!41 /Opportunities Recommendations Issues/Opportunities Recommendations N @41 01 s,IUPI @Iquu!91 'lsoo AAOI 'WOIU@AUOO S suounIOS UousoBuoo owell pue Su prove promotion of our recreational resources. Issues/Opportunities Recommendations I,UpuguIUIO:,321 *SUOREpuotutuoool KprUS BUTÂ¥ed 041 luouioI SUO!11;pugUIUIO 5911!unâ€žo 0AoidIU! puu 'Su! lutueljoid glqepl uoo@ 1 I UE Sl IA pUB sJUDPISOI II}Oq Â·SIOUSIA pUB SltIOPIS@.I Joj 00U0!.IDd) Xuunun~VICÂ°1%1YrqIA 13 OJE OM WIR suoudgoiod pue 59!1!A!108 UMOJUM)p SUIUOAO OSE@ than the prevalent local wages and are ortunities. 'SJOp IUOO UE!.Il . g gaed cal beauty and scenic viewscapes. verse recreation activities. rdable housing for business, municipal an Natural itnvironment Buplied pul; uogeuodsucil Recreational Reso aJIOId= muoseos saunosaH [0.In#no Embracing The Future, An Economic Vision for a 4J Sustainable Community It is best to prepare for the days of necessity Town Board Goal #1 Develop an economic vision which â€¢ recognizes and supports the economic component o f tourism Â· looks at future opportunities for diversity creates an overriding plan or strategy for future economic development. Town of Estes Park Estes Park Vision The Town of Estes Park will continue to be one of the premier mountain resort communities in the United States. This vision includes: Being a caring organization sensitive to the needs of our citizens, visitors, and employees. Â· Having an employee team that takes pride in being recognized as a model of innovation and performance. Providing services which are responsive and reliable. 1 Visioning Process â€¢Market and Economic Goal Team: Data Town Staff & Board , Â·RRC Economic Development Study EP 2017 Economic Â·Baseline - 2017 Advisory Committee > How we're doing Themes ' ECONOMIC Estes Valley Â·Macro Trends ~~~~1/'~' VISION Businesses & , Residents Â·Issues & Opportunities â€¢Strengths & weaknesses â€¢Who we are/aren't EP 2017 Economic Advisory Bill Pinkham 92Tmittee Bill Almond Holiday Inn & Rocky Mountain/Trail Ridge Jim Bangs Estes Park Lumber Eric Blackhurst Anderson Really & Management John Ekson Jr. EP Storage/Serendipity Fisbee Paul Fishman 14'ers Cafe 0009 Donald Gleich Jr. Metal Container Corporation Kde\la Bruce Grant The Estes Group 8.0 John Hannon Rocky Mountain National Park judy Lamy Retired Ken Larson An Budget Inn Goal Team ClaCk David Novic Warming House Lori Jeffrey Brad Sishc Bank of Colorado 8.09 0\3 Donna Stiens Retired Barm John Tucker Sunnyside Knoll Resort Steve Mcfarland Danial Via Wild Spirits Ltd Pickering 100\ Wil Smith Â· Who We Are.... A Premier Mountain Resort Community ---- 1 *-0 .gmai Ar. Gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park 2 AA* , Â· We Are Not.... A Magnetfor Industrial Development 1 1 $' . tr.- .*A~-I 1- W ./ 4.1.e'â‚¬14/ge#~1~:&~****::..~:/Â·Â·66*~ 0,Â·â€¢ .....T. . ANi Estes Park Past and Future ./. ? ..1/ 4 , -1/ , ...-1-2 0 11 '-â‚¬--- 1 *. 70--/ : , 103' 1901 : Â·2+Im- How are we doing? The Baseline 3 Seasonali~ of â„¢~* T~*able Sol~s in Sil,Ic~d Co~orwe * n Re,~t Co,~unt,w, Spring S,Immei ...)clober) vs F Il Â·W:nte f (Ne,ember/pl,0 2[*4-05 ~,1111 + P.I.-/60/1.-k-e'*x..pâ€žg 4.~ eli 8. 4:%} . Ae, 0 2/ A b. 0 ff:Y.##42' y *.try# , i * Ry P 4 2 ~'~'Â·'2'NMâ€¢42,x.ir. or* P.~- Sales Tax Comparison Con,ulal~e Peicen! Chon. CPIÂ·Ad,u.*d Ret~58-1~S~N4 0, 1 1 le: 1 E-'*11/ j \ /- / i . I) v / I -... ..fb t K V. r. * 'goo .....4- -)plâ€¢v~~eaw, THE TOWN Of ESTES PARK ECONOMIC STUDY 2005 Annual Sales Tax Collected Es//Park 199)004 6. QUE Aaor/M. TÂ·I â€¢ FPS. k. 23 4 Peice//12:nontlit~*.05/ea *** |*1 ~6~ *Â¥$,-10~ What Lies Ahead??? Challenges and Opportunities A realistic vision for a sustainable economy requires a holistic approach Sociallssues ,r-nt 1 tj Economic Issues X--g*) k--W---- Environmental Issues Issues and Opportunities Â· Demographics ~IÂ¢ al-' f#"M"'"" Â· Housing /~Ad~~/ Â· Retail Base Â· Energy Â· Disposable Income Â· Transportation and Parking Â· Mountain Resort Competition Â· Tax Structure Â· Infrastructure 5 se Demographics A growing retirement population National Demographic Changes Â· Large % of US population reaching retirement age - Aging population and retirement of boomers. - Over 60 group will reach 45%+ of population Â· Changing expectations and needs. - Growing shortage of 24-45 year olds will impact workforce Estes Valley Population Â· People from all walks of life, but a bit different from the norm -An older population - Many recently arrived - Higher formal education - Greater proportion of retirees and professionals - Population doubles during peak season 6 60+ population may = 50% of Estes Valley by 2020 40%' 102000(ensus ~_._ *-'~ [ 2020-60+ growth,cenario 30%-' 25%-1 20.-' 154.- F" i 14ULâ€žLi i Und-20 20-24 65â€¢ C<* ir $ rut, 'ti qÂ¢t Onigoard 101. It.Â· LL -*- - Â· repal ~**f,INTERN TI F L *At#J=iri 4 - 1 N.20 @ , :lity= 1 ..t:.. 0.-// /1/ 1 tg-6 - ,7/Â·U . i IN/<di:KI/8/21 r 46 . Â£ Cuct:, Vur,1 -4 U 11 kii 4* Retail Important - Struggling - Opportunities Emerging 7 Sales Tax revenue is key to economic sustainability (000) $ / : gs**J i I Fr=chfie - C Property M Sales Q General Fund $*08/ /,1 1 , 1 h Revenues General Fun.1 Local Retail is Strugglina - k. 094.Â· 254 ~ 4/ 3:i<T Â¥,-I .. 1 .........0.- . â€¢.....0./ 424,4#"#M' afl*~~a.,44&4 e 4 1. eat Local retail is struggling. Competition and leakage affecting tax revenues Ci) 1 In,~,â€ž v... .â€¢po.able 1 \ PICPO.ill.. 'noome ~ C Wir )---1 -< 4 Store~ 1Â·font Weathe, 1 Range Option. Se,lonatityÂ· Rent 8 Emerging opportunities for local retail. Â· Residential growth ++ Â· Income levels ++ Â· Age and interests Â· New Value Proposition Â· Expect quality restaurants & merchandise ++ Â· Gas incentive to buy locally Â· Estes becomes favored tourist destination Â· Creating attractive and functional retail environments is particularly important to resort communities because public spaces are an intrinsic part of a visitor's experience. Resort retail is more than a necessary convenience. To operate successfully, resort retail requires a subtle blend of sociability, diverse activities, pedestrian linkages and ambiance. (Aspen Retail Analysis- BBC Research and Consulting for Aspen City Council - January 2003) Housing Costs Rapidly outpacing employee affordability 9 ~~|HERE WAS AN OLD WOMAN, WHO LIVED IN A SHOE... AAP A LE#TLEMA,1 WAO L IVED IN A *UU. TEÂ»T #P A FAMIN OF FOUR Wii LNEP BEtoW z FREE[,1*0 0â€¢fERNSS lh~ 49 All ELD- Fluou LED 899 â€¢1 A 6TORI DQAIN U#WA ~~b~79 AIP A WUPLE Wint 5 KNS 6,40 LIvED W A,101-P BOI 4 It :*4;471 @M A,le *REE f411,16 00 OCUWAEP ntro A -tl *AUGâ‚¬, UL ~* 14 Zil.LADV WHO CENTD A On,In NELA rat $240AN#NTH, @ 1:~ 1@ al,Ud*=;-- - * 64-efLir-*----* ' Bi .JI t 3 , ..,* 131,414*ILP r 4:1:*' 31,- 1â‚¬ Land and housing costs are escalating - Affordability already an issue for many residents and employees of the Estes Valley who provide essential services. - Front Range urban areas attractive to younger individuals and families. Â· affordable housing Â· broad offering of schools, retail, and arts and culture - Hard to attract and keep young families and employees Estes Housing more expensive than Front Range Inc:~u(les Pinewood to Allenspark. Drake and Glen Haven as well as the Estes Valley --Esles Valley Median 1200 0Â« Price $280 000 ~ Fon Collne Med,en Ph- ;240000 -Â·*Â·Â· Lo~~nj 8010.d //. Median/nce .-- 8%"COO . 2 $200 COO - Â·. 1 .180000 -- - -- -* 1--'-- $,40 Col) $'20 000 Â· Sloo 000 20= 2(m 2002 2003 2004 Y..r 10 Estes Housing less expensive than Mountain Ski Towns {000' $3000 - 1200'- 31500 - $1000 - ie '4 % 1 : ~t,~ 46 0 0% N ./ 1 N , 5 00 '11 i Z Estes Market - House vs. Condo Average Selling Price Trend Includes Pinewood to Allenspark, Drake and Glen Haven as well as the Estes Valley $700 000 10Â°0000 -1-'-.1-e..P- 1 -Eli. *.el-,ge $200 000 -4 # 12 ~00 000 Â· $200 000 Â· -- $,00 000 4 4>.=4- 20*040%40 249 P #44 4442 44444 Y.. Energy A threat and an opportunity 11 Al'U' 5~111. P.i<~ Energy... a critical issue 4;~2~7~ Hubberfs Peak -,O- M King Hubbert introduced the accepted model of petroleum product,on in 1957 ~~* 0 ~MOÂ¥M REUMÂ¥Â¢1 5314 1 2 .-2,0 * 10. 5*Lt M ~ 881.3 z 114, 1 3 1 17 ....=.I 0 3. 1 '45 - ...Â®Oucle. .* : \ 4Â¥ 10,01,5 90 * 40 ..61 ~1~ 1 - . 1 + Az ...2%'.'4*6/:.2 1.1 /1,00 1.50 .00 toÂ® 21Â©10 2!*0 2200 *EAR. 'The world has never faced a problem like this" DOE Report OILANDGASLIQUIDS 2004 Scenario Source: Geologist Dr. Colin Campbe# 2 ' LAVAU,4 25 --yag#A 1930 19Â«) 1950 im US 48 OEurope I Ngs,6 00#ler B, Eas IHeaw,etc O & F#ale O Po!8, INGL | 12 *FiLIONÂ·16 Of '1125 'TR one Ining Is clear: Ine era OT easy 011 is over" Chevron Mifilli 1 I ex : .4 1 -- 2% ...1 L Higher costs and disruption of energy supplies ahead - Global competition for petroleum - Disruptions likely due to weather, political unrest, terrorism and wars over oil source control. - Oil and natural gas prices exhibit chaotic swings - All industries and goods are affected - Lifestyle adjustments necessary. 6=Â¥--AMERICAN DREAM EE2773*1 * Cocue & 6=47*W *NEAMCHÂ¥1 56:dinÂ¥ -PX= . r ...Â©4444 13 Energy impact on Estes Park??? Â· Need to minimize energy dependence Â· Potential benefit from increased tourism -Proximity to DIA and Front Range -More accessible and lower cost than ski towns and remote National Parks. -Broad range of activities and amenities -Healthy lifestyle -Car-less vacation potential Our Vision 1'0 ensure the economic sustainability of the Estes valley Our Vision Â· To ensure the economic sustainability of our tourism based community, the vision includes the following: - Community Character - Economic Sustainability - Natural Environment - Recreational Resources - Housing - Transportation and Parking - Cultural Resources 14 Community Character Â· We see Estes Parkas a unique mountain resort community. - " here residents and visitors ./perience a picturesque mountain resort to# n â€žith distinctive charm that offers a safe, friendb and peaceful cnilronment - U here individuals feel good about raising fanoilies, retiring.and iniesting in businesses. - U here residents and visitors celebrate their collective diversity. Â· We must invest in ways that enhance the value of the Town to residents, visitors and businesses, and increase our attractiveness as a recognized world class mountain resort destination. Economic Sustainability Â· Historically, summer tourism, construction and real estate have been the major economic forces for the community. The economy must build upon the economic strength of year-round indoor and outdoor recreational amenities for residents and visitors. We must establish a diverse and sustainable year-round economy through partnerships with local businesses, the National Park, and government agencies that capitalizes on our unique characteristics and supports the diverse economic and employment needs of Estes Valley residents. Economic Sustainability - Mountain resort retail business requires a subtle blend of sociability, diverse activities, pedestrian linkages and ambiance. Creating attractive and functional retail environments is particularly important to resort communities because public spaces are an intrinsic part of a visitor's experience. We must explore ways of reenergizing the downtown area to achieve a healthy retail community. 15 Natural Environment - The natural beauty and wildlife of the Estes Valley are key attributes which must be safeguarded for the enjoyment of future generations. We must strike a balance between future growth and preserving the physical beauty and scenic viewscapes. The actions of the community will ensure the protection of wildlife, the preservation and improvement of air and water quality, and the development and augmentation of trails a,id hike/bikeways connecting with the National Park to enable visitors and residents to enjoy the natural beautv of the area. Recreational Resources - Both residents and visitors are attracted to the area because of their active lifestyles, and have an increasing need for year-round diverse recreation activities. As our population grows and competition for visitors increases, it will be important to augment the natural beauty of our mountain valley and the public lands with community amenities that provide diverse recreational activities throughout the year. These amenities will enrich the visitor experience while ensuring affordable and accessible recreation activities for both residents and visitors. Housing Â· Housing costs in the Estes Valley are increasing at a more rapid rate than median incomes, making it increasingly difficult for area employees to find affordable housing in the area. Â· As land values increase, we must ensure that a diversity of housing is integrated throughout the community and provides a variety of housing options for all income levels. 16 Transportation and Parking Â· Seasonal traffic congestion and parking issues are a frustration for residents and visitors which will intensify with population growth. Topography and the layout of the downtown area present significant challenges, but we must explore possible alternatives to mitigate the problem. We must establish a safe, efficient multi-modal transportation system that provides convenient, low cost, sustainable links to the National Park, parking areas, and throughout the retail and lodging areas. This would include shuttle busses, hike/bike path systems, and expanding pedestrian corridors. Cultural Resources Â· Life-long improvement of mind, body and spirit are important to both residents and visitors and increasingly vital to our economy and perceptions that we are a vibrant, well rounded community. We are committed to the establishment of cultural events and facilities that will offer diverse and affordable programming, and improve the year-round community experience for residents and visitors. 2017 Estes Park Economic Advisory Committee Recommendations Conununil, CherAter lues' Oppollm* ilr~,â€¢nuÂ·nrnd~ti~n. In... .. appealand a common theme .1-! . WaYS th.1 e~ance lhâ‚¬ value of Ihe Town ~o res-n'. ~iton and â€¢Doe'In arce 18Â¢/ balanced comb.Im lt relail. hu~inem.and mor=st dianreclntne,s ise fÂ©cognlzed wor- e,1.#ment,lireâ€¢ 1.idgu~gandies,den,/Ihou~,igneedate miul!~rn reson ~est,nal,on m-.. .Â·,brin, communll' 61mospher{ for -lor,a. â€¢hplorc uaysof reener&~gthe Jou~loun BrÂ¢4108ehiÂ¢~e hee# m ] re~,den/ (Immu./. *gpop-/1.andbusu,e:,es18.6.=.lionlici â€¢blablila&*Tou~pon,Â©reddownlop..=.m=d *n. and op[,onA. â€¢Expk.rc,hcpo.*Mhlyo~, Iou. bâ€¢nâ„¢gcommun* conk,rtium 10 proll .. f..Ing for Inall .-u-* unpre..rents ***i#*on, â€¢Lohb> fo, e .Afkektg '16!na to crecle Iddn:onal fund, â€¢Pu~suc Ihc rmrlerilenti~,or. of home rul 17 2017 Estes Park Economic Advisory Committee Recommendations Econom.mt'-binl, 1*,ue,~Oppoâ€žunit. Recoliâ€ž-*on, â€¢The .onom> must build upnn le econ=ren. of Fi â€¢Expiore ways of reencrg=g tbc dowlitoun nres to ~hic*lthy retail roundn,Jocr 8njoutdo<*rerfeatio-mncnilim forre*,Jen!*and rommunity â€¢P~nd' wilh locil hui=.*, Ihc Nahon/1 p~k, and government â€¢Cre~ganra#. and f#-n~I ret,il en#ronments . â€¢gencles raMoiarl =po'W.0-on.ornmwI./becau. pub. â€¢Explore o r- nom,Â¢ composÂ¢ion,hot provides 8 bai* for i ~pa~cs a.Un Inli-c peM of a usdon expencnic -nabl cronom>. mc]/dui, nonÂ·touri~m bu~lnes=. â€¢Scuonallourist econon) subject to wh/l orweal. n.hona] â€¢Capturc E-Commerce re~,nues And ~ucate 1001 In~reh~6 8bout EÂ· ~onom> hic(oughm, tounsm trendi ~nd I~k of umta Comrnâ‚¬~câ€žB~uble,hern~int attrac'ions. â€¢Commue .i-tmen! . communny re,ourrel (EPURA and communil â€¢Downtoun locks appeal and â€¢ common (heme ./'*~trn- â€¢Doumtown arec lack. bal~ncea rombmon of reid, â€¢Elnnmic pollcy ..,cr. to ee-omic â€¢ustâ€¢~abilit>. enterlamment, offic#,1odgtng and ren,dent~lheu-g need. 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Is,ues/Oppoltimities Recornm,nd~bon, â€¢Surnmetraftk (ongc81'on,nd ..Ig lunilltion/ â€¢blabliah I saft, cll-W. mult-modallinipMat. n i>len th~t p.M.. â€¢Geopph) ..'perâ„¢gendtraffif congeat,on,Mut~ns ~nd -%,nlent' ]ou .Â©81. Wfulabk l.ki to the N.I,on4! P,rk, parku~8 areas tm'edes 'ore .e: res,denl,aland commercial loulh planning and Illrough,iul the rc~all in,1 lodgn,g~r~, Thu, uould m~iude *hut,le â€¢Enaonmenial(a~rpollullon) -ue. bus~em, hike bike ./ s)'itcm/, ind exp~ndn,gped./2 cor~lo~ â€¢Opport./. 1/ encourage tour- al ener' /0/' cie /1/Ic â€¢]mplement the Park~g Sludy reeommendshon~ â€¢Pursue ophon.0 aid- fulurl .auc, I. le EsÂ» lilly popullhor. W' 0,61= 'ow, 'Oully-8 parkwl' empiorec~~tle,elc I 2017 Es# Park Economic Advisory Committee Recommendations Cullur,IRciou,res 1-ileâ€¢/Oppirt*- Re<ennrnrnd-1/.i LAÂ·long unprovcment of m~d, body ind sprTit are rmpo.tant I â€¢hiahli~ cuhural Amt. â€¢nd fuctll!*i iha: uill offc~ divcâ„¢ and nffordnhk both residents ind -tors and mngly -1 to our Â©conom) prolimmm.....tmprovele y-r.roundcommul. ./peT,cn// for and perceptions ~hal ~Â¢ are c vibran. uel] munded communly res/enlian. vÂ»lon â€¢Eâ€žpan...wrwelk â€¢Inciensccâ„¢nmgde*Moun~etivit,em 19 What have we accomplished? Â· Identified strengths and weaknesses Â· Established who we are and who we are not Â· Identified emerging issues and opportunities Â· Establish a planning basis for managed and sustainable economic growth We must work together to achieve a sustainable economy! Organizations k b' ' Businesses --- Residents Next Steps... Â· Request Town Board adoption of Economic Vision Â· Use as basis for the Board to develop Strategy and Action Items and 2006-07 goals. Â· Retain Advisory Committee as resource and sounding board 20