HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Town Board Study Session 2024-08-27
August 27, 2024
4:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Board Room
4:15 p.m. Dinner
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4:30 p.m. Wildlife Safety Efforts.
(Chief Stewart)
4:50 p.m. Semi-Annual Compliance Review with Board Governing Policies –
Policy 1.10 Self-Monitoring of the Board.
(Mayor Hall)
5:00 p.m. Hosted Short Term Rentals.
(Town Clerk Williamson)
• Public Comment
6:35 p.m. Future Study Session Agenda Items.
(Board Discussion)
6:40 p.m. Comments & Questions.
6:45 p.m. Adjourn for Town Board Meeting.
Informal discussion among Trustees concerning agenda items or other Town matters may occur before this
meeting at approximately 4:00 p.m.
AGENDA
TOWN BOARD
STUDY SESSION
TOWN BOARD MEETING
August 27, 2024
Study Session Item #1 Wildlife Safety Efforts.
No packet material has been provided for
this item.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S
OFFICE
Report
To: Honorable Mayor Hal
Board of Trustees
From: Town Administrator Machalek
Date: August 27, 2024
RE: Semi-Annual Compliance Review with Board Governing Policies – Policy
1.10 Self-Monitoring of the Board
Purpose of Study Session Item:
Conduct semi-annual self-monitoring of compliance with Town Board Governing
Policies per Governing Policy 1.10.
Present Situation:
Policy 1.10 (Self-Monitoring of the Board) establishes a semi-annual review process to
ensure that the Town Board is systematically and rigorously monitoring its compliance,
both individually and collectively, with the Board’s adopted Governing Policies.
Monitoring is on an exception basis, which means that discussion at the Study Session
will be limited to Town Board member concerns about compliance with the policies
listed in section 1.10.6.
Finance/Resource Impact:
N/A
Level of Public Interest
Low
Attachments
1. Town Board Governing Policies
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Governing
Policies of the
Town of
Estes Park
Board of
Trustees
ATTACHMENT 1
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Introduction
These Governing Policies, as adopted by the Board of Trustees, incorporate four categories o f
policy. The first category is the Governance Process, which clarifies the board's own job and rules,
ho w they work together and ho w the Board relates to the citizens of Town of Estes Park. Category
two is Board/ Staff Linkages which outlines the delegation and accountability through the Town
Administrator. The third Category is Executive Limitations which describes the prudence and ethics,
and limitations of the authority and responsibilities of the Town Administrator in his/her role as the
Chief Appointed Official for the board directing the staff of the Board of Trustees. The first three all
work together to efficiently and effectively implement the fourth Category, which is the vision,
direction, and policy of the Board of Trustees. These describe what benefits will occur, for which
people, at what cost.
To further its accountability to the citizens and taxpayers of the Town of Estes Park, the Board
of Trustees adheres to the following principles of governance:
1. Ownership: The Board connects its authority and accountability to its “owners” – the citizens
and taxpayers of the Town – seeing its task as servant leader to and for them.
2. Governance Position: With the ownership above it and operational matters below it,
governance forms a distinct link in the chain of command and authority. The Board’s role is that of
commander, not advisor. It exists to exercise that authority and properly empower others rather
than to be management’s consultant, or adversary. The Trustees—not the staff—bears full and
direct responsibility for the process and products of governance, just as it bears accountability for
any authority and performance expectations delegated to others.
3. Board Holism: The Board of Trustees makes authoritative decisions directed toward
management and toward itself, its individual Trustees, and committees only as a total group. That
is, Town Board authority is a group authority rather than a summation of individual authorities.
4. Goals Policies: The Town Board defines, in writing, the (a) results, changes, or benefits that
should come about for specified goals (b) recipients, beneficiaries, or otherwise defined impacted
groups, and (c) at what cost or relative priority for the various benefits or various beneficiaries.
These are not all the possible “side benefits” that may occur, but those that form the purpose of the
organization, the achievement of which constitutes organizational success. Policy documents
containing solely these decisions are categorized as “Goals” in the policies that follow.
5. Board Means Policies: The Board of Trustees defines, in writing, those behaviors, values
added, practices, disciplines, and conduct of the Board itself and of the Board’s
delegation/accountability relationship with its own subcomponents and with the management part of
the organization. Because these are not decisions relating to Goals, they are called “Board Means”
to distinguish them from “Ends” and “Staff Means”. These decisions are categorized as
“Governance Process” and “Board Management Delegation”.
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6. Management Limitations Policies: The Board makes decisions with respect to its staff’s means
decisions and actions only in a proscriptive way in order simultaneously (a) to avoid prescribing
means and (b) to put off limits those means that would be unacceptable even if they work. These
decisions are categorized as “Management Limitations” in the policies that follow.
7. Self-Enforcing – These policies are collectively adopted by the Estes Park Board of Trustees
and as such only the board and individual trustees are responsible for compliance both individually
and collectively.
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TOWN OF ESTES PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES
GOVERNING POLICIES MAN U AL
Table of Contents
Category 1. Governance Process
Policy 1.0 Governance Commitment
Policy 1.1 Governing Style
Policy 1.2 Operating Principles
Policy 1.3 Board Job Description
Policy 1.4 Mayor’s Responsibility
Policy 1.5 Reserved
Policy 1.6 Board Appointed Committee Principles
Policy 1.7 Board Liaison Roles
Policy 1.8 Board Committee Principles
Policy 1.9 Annual Planning and Agendas
Policy 1.10 Self-Monitoring of the Board
Category 2. Board/Staff Linkage
Policy 2.0 Governance - Management Connection
Policy 2.1 Delegation to the Town Administrator
Policy 2.2 Town Administrator Job Description
Policy 2.3 Monitoring Town Administrator Performance
Policy 2.4 Town Attorney
Category 3. Staff Limitations
Policy 3.0 General Town Administrator Constraint
Policy 3.1 Customer Service
Policy 3.2 Treatment of Staff
Policy 3.3 Financial Planning
Policy 3.4 Financial Condition and Activities
Policy 3.5 Asset Protection
Policy 3.6 Emergency Town Administrator Backup and Replacement
Policy 3.7 Emergency Preparedness
Policy 3.8 Compensation and Benefits
Policy 3.9 Communication and Support to the Board
Policy 3.10 Capital Equipment and Improvements Programming
Policy 3.11 General Town Administrator Constraint – Quality of Life
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Policy 3.12 General Town Administrator – Internal Operating Procedures
Policy 3.13 Town Organizational Plan
Category 4. Ends Statements
Policy 3.0 Ends Statements and Key Outcome Areas of the Board of
Trustees
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POLICY TYPE: GOVERNANCE PROCESS
POLICY 1.0 POLICY TITLE: GOVER NANCE COMMI TMENT
Within the authority granted to it by Colorado Revised Statutes, the purpose of the Town of
Estes Park Board of Trustees (the “Board”), on behalf of the citizens of Town of Estes Park, is
to see to it that the Town of Estes Park go vernment 1) achieves results for citizens at an
acceptable cost and 2) avoids unacceptable actions and situations.
1.1 The Board of Trustees will approach its task with a style which emphasizes
outward vision rather than an internal preoccupation, strategic leadership more
than administrative detail, clear distinction of Board and staff roles, collective rather
than individual decisions, future rather than past or present, and proactively rather
than reactively.
1.2 The operating principles and commitments of the Board of Trustees, as it relates to
the working relationship between the Trustees, staff and citizens of the Town of
Estes Park, are to emphasize fairness; responsibilities as elected officials; respect;
honesty and integrity; and communication.
1.3 The job of the Board of Trustees is to make contributions which lead the Town
Government to ward the desired performance and to assure that it occurs. The
Board’s specific contributions are unique to its trusteeship role and necessary for
proper governance and management.
1.4 The responsibility of the Mayor is, primarily, to establish procedural integrity and
representation of the Board of Trustees and the Town to outside parties (as
delegated by the Board).
1.5 The Board expects of its members ethical and businesslike conduct.
1.6 The Board of Trustees may establish committees to advise the Board in carrying
out its responsibilities. Other than those statutorily required, all committees
appointed b y the Town of Estes Park Board of Trustees exist so that Board
decisions (a) will be made from an informed position, and (b) will be made in a
public forum consistent with Board policy.
1.7 The Board of Trustees may appoint an individual Trustee to serve as the official liaison
of the Board to Town Boards and Commissions. The Board of Trustees may appoint an
individual Trustee to serve as the official liaison to other community groups.
1.8 Board Committees, when used, will be assigned so as to reinforce the wholeness of the
Board’s job and so as never to interfere with delegation from the Board to Town
Administrator. The purpose of Board Committee’s shall be to provide more indepth
discussion and information on the specific areas assigned to the Committee.
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Committee’s may not vote or adopt policy, but may make recommendations to the Town
Board for action.
1.9 The Town Board will prepare and follow an annual agenda plan that includes (1) a
complete re-exploration of Goals policies and (2) opportunity for continuous improvement
in Town Board performance through Town Board education, enriched input, and
deliberation.
1.10 The Board of Trustees will systematically and rigorously monitor compliance with these
adopted policies, both individual and collectively, to determine the extent to which
policies are being followed.
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POLICY TYPE: GOVERNANCE PROCESS
POLICY 1.1
Rev 7-25-17 POLICY TITLE: GOVER NI NG STYL E
The Board of Trustees will approach its task with a style which emphasizes outward vision
rather than an internal preoccupation, strategic leadership more than administrative detail,
clear distinction of Board and staff roles, collective rather than individual decisions, future
rather than past or present, and proactive rather than reactive.
In this spirit:
(1) The Board of Trustees will operate fully aware of its trusteeship and
stewardship obligation to its constituents.
(2) The Board of Trustees will conduct itself individually and collectively with
whatever discipline is needed to govern with excellence through:
1. Being committed to matters such as policy making principles, role
clarification, speaking with one voice and self-policing of any
tendency to stray fro m governance adopted in Board policies.
2. Individual Board members’ thorough preparation for meetings and
regular attendance.
3. Continuation of Board development including orientation of new
members in the Board’s governance process, participation in
relevant continuing education, and periodic Board discussion of
process improvement.
(3) The Board of Trustees will direct, the organization through the careful
establishment o f broad written policies reflecting the Board’s values and
perspectives. The Board’s emphasis will be on impacts on the Town outside
the organization, not on the administrative means.
(4) The Board of Trustees, as trustee for and working with the citizens of the Town
of Estes Park, will be the primary initiator of policy, and will also be receptive to
other policy initiatives from citizens and staff. The Board, not the staff, will be
responsible for Board performance as specified in the policy entitled Board Job
Products.
(5) The Board of Trustees will be accountable to the Citizens of the Town of Estes
Park for competent, conscientious and effective accomplishment of its
obligations as a body. It will allow no individual, committee or entity to usurp
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this role or hinder this commitment.
(6) The Board of Trustees will monitor and discuss the Board’s own process and
performance, and ensure the continuity of its governance capability through
continuing education and training.
(7) A member of the Board of Trustees who votes in the minority is free to express
his/her dissent but will respect the process and legitimacy of the majority
decision.
(8) All Town Trustees will respect legitimacy of the opinions and reasoning of other
Trustees when and after making board decisions.
(9) Agree not to hold grudges or bring disagreements from past actions into future
decisions.
(10) A member of the Board of Trustees who, in their sole opinion, believes they
have a conflict of interest or for any other reason believes that they cannot
make a fair and impartial decision in a legislative or quasi-judicial decision, will
recuse themselves from the discussion and decision. Any recusal will be
made prior to any board discussion of the issue.
(11) Any Trustee may choose to abstain from voting on any question, at their sole
discretion. If there is not conflict of interest or reason for recusal as outlined
in 1.1(10), the trustee may participate fully in Board discussions of the issue,
yet abstain from voting, should they so choose.
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POLICY TYPE: GOVERNANCE PROCESS
POLICY 1.2 POLICY TITLE: OPERATI NG PRI NCI PLES
Rev 7-25-17
The operating principles and commitments of the Board of Trustees, as it relates to the
working relationship between the Trustees, staff and citizens o f Town of Estes Park, are to
emphasize fairness; responsibilities as elected officials; respect; honesty and integrity; and
communication. As such, the Board shall adopt and comply with a Board Code of Conduct
and associated Operating Principles
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POLICY TYPE: GOVERNANCE PROCESS
POLICY 1.3 POLICY TITLE: BOARD J OB DESCRI P TI ON
The job of the Board of Trustees is to lead the Town Government toward the desired
performance and to assume a good faith effort toward those objectives. The Board’s
leadership is unique to its trusteeship role and necessary for proper governance and
management.
1.3.1 The products of the Board shall be:
1. Linkage: As the Town of Estes Park Board of Trustees places a high
value on open, participatory government, the board will produce the
linkage between Town of Estes Park go vernment and the Citizens of
Town of Estes Park.
A. Needs Assessment: The Board of Trustees will strive to identify the
needs of the citizens as they relate to Town of Estes Park’s activities
and scope of influence, and shall translate such knowledge into the
articulation of Board Objectives policies (see definition belo w).
B. Ad vocacy and Ambassadorship: The Board of Trustees will act as
the representatives of the citizens to the Town of Estes Park
government, and shall take steps to inform and clarify:
i. the citizens relationship with government, and
ii. the organization’s focus on future results, and as well as present
accomplishments.
C. Communication:
i. Any Board member expressing a personal point of view on a
matter of Town business must include language which states
the views expressed do not represent the view of the Town,
rather they are the official’s personal opinions, unless
previously authorized to speak on behalf of the Board of
Trustees, or when articulating a position official adopted by
the Board of Trustees.
ii. ii. Board members should recognize that they may be legally
liable for anything they write, present online or say.
2. Written governing policies that, at the broadest levels, address each
category of organizational decision:
A. GOVERNANCE PROCESS: Specification of ho w the Board of
Trustees conceives carries out and monitors its o wn task
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B. STAFF LIMITATIONS: Constraints on staff authority which establish
the prudence and ethics boundaries within which all Town
Administrator and staff activity and decisions must take place.
C. BOARD/STAFF LINKAGE: Ho w po wer is delegated and its proper
use monitored; the role, authority and accountability of the Town
Administrator (and the Town Attorney)..
D. OUTCOMES: Organizational products, effects, benefits, to answer
the questions for (what good, for which recipients, and at what
cost?).
3. The Board will produce assurance of:
A. Town Administrator performance (in accordance with policies in 2A
and 2B)
B. Town Attorney performance (in accordance with policies in 2A and
2B)
4. Adopted resolutions, regulations, ordinances, and fee schedules; legislative
positions; the Audit; the Budget; Boards and Commissions; and statutorily mandated
items.
1.3.2 Role of Town Trustees
1.3.2.1 Representation:
i. Providing leadership for the Town on behalf of the citizens of Estes Park.
ii. Representing and acting in the best interest of citizens of the Town of Estes
Park.
iii. Being knowledgeable of issues, researching background information,
attending regularly scheduled meetings, and acting as a resource for citizens’
concerns.
iv. Serving as a conduit for information from citizens to the Town Administrator
and the Mayor in responding to questions and individual problems.
v. Finding a balanced approach for addressing competing interests among
constituent groups to ensure the community is fairly represented.
vi. Representing the Board of Trustees on standing committees of the Town for
the purpose of monitoring major Town activities and policy implementation.
1.3.2.2 Legislative:
I. Serving as the governing body of the Town and holding all legislative and
corporate powers of the Town specifically granted or implied by statutory
provisions and the Municipal Code.
II. Enacting ordinances, resolutions and policies for the governance of the
Town of Estes Park and protecting the life, health and property of its
citizens and visitors.
III. Establishing policy for the direction of the Town Board and Town Staff.
IV. Establishing fiscal policy, financial targets, and budget goals for the Town
government.
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V. Having final decision making responsibilities over pertinent land use
issues and application of development code requirements within the Town
of Estes Park.
1.3.2.3 Quasi-Judicial:
i. Acting in a quasi-judicial manner in matters brought before it that relate to
public hearings, appeals, land use, and liquor licensing.
ii. Making decisions concerning quasi-judicial matters based upon testimony
presented at formal hearings which are normally conducted during regularly
scheduled Town Board meetings.
iii. Not accepting nor seeking outside input or lobbying that attempts to influence
their decision prior to the quasi-judicial Public Hearing. Any and all ex parte
communication shall be disclosed at the beginning of the hearing. Not doing
so may cause a Trustee to be disqualified from the proceedings.
1.3.2.4 Communications:
I. Following a formal decision, acting as a united body, not as individual
Trustees, and acknowledging the decision of the Town Board.
II. The Town Administrator is the sole point of contact between the Trustees, as
policy makers, and Town Staff.
III. Interacting with the media, governmental entities, the public or other bodies
as individual Trustee and not as a representative of the majority of Trustees
unless an official position or legislative action has been established or
authorized to do so.
IV. Communicating to the Mayor and other Trustees items of importance from
their respective committees and providing information that may be necessary
to keep other members aware of important Town activities or critical
functions.
V. In times of community emergency, it is important that the Town Board speak
with one voice. The Mayor, or the Mayor Pro-Tem, if the Mayor is not
available, shall speak for the Board during an emergency. Other trustees will
refer all requests for information to the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem. The Mayor
will coordinate all communication with the incident commander and the Town
Administrator. The purpose of this policy is not to restrict the communication
of the trustees or the Mayor, but to insure all communication is timely and
accurate and is in concert with the incident response plan.
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POLICY TYPE: GOVERNANCE PROCESS
POLICY 1.4 POLICY TITLE: MAYOR ’S RESP ONSI BI LI TY
REV 2/2016
The responsibility of the Mayor is, primarily, to establish procedural integrity and
representation of the Board of Trustees and the Town to outside parties (as delegated b y
the Board). Accordingly:
1.4.1. The responsibility of the Mayor is to consistently guide the behavior of the
Board with its own rules and those legitimately imposed upon it from outside
the organization.
1.4.1.1. Meeting agendas and discussion content will be only those issues
which, according to Board policy, clearly belong to the Board to
decide, not the Town Administrator.
1.4.1.2. Deliberation will be fair, open, orderly and thorough, but also efficient,
limited to time, and kept to the point.
a. 1.4.2. The authority o f the Mayor is to preside over meetings and to sign documents
as authorized by the Board of Trustees and to preside over the evaluation of the
Town Administrator by the Town Board.
1.4.3. The Mayor shall not act on behalf of the Town in any unilateral manner, except
as approved by the Board of Trustees. This shall include any appointment of
committee or board positions, making any financial or other binding obligations
on behalf of the town, or expressing the official position of the Town on any
matter.
1.4.4 Representation:
1.4.4.1 Provide leadership for the Town of Estes Park.
1.4.4.2 Serve as the primary representative of the Town of Estes Park in official
and ceremonial functions.
1.4.4.3 Represent the Town in interaction with other government agencies.
1.4.4.4 Be the spokesperson for the Town unless the Town Board has decided
otherwise.
1.4.4.5 Represent the Town Board as a liaison with the Town Administrator to
promote the timely flow of information between the Town Board, Town Staff
and other governmental organizations.
1.4.4.6 Represent the Town on the Platte River Power Authority Board.
1.4.5 Enactment:
1.4.5.1 Mayor in conjunction with the Town Board and Town Administrator
enforces the ordinances and laws of the Town.
1.4.5.2 Signs all warrants (see section 2.12.020 of the Municipal Code).
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1.4.5.3 Executes all ordinances and resolutions authorizing expenditure of money
or the entering into a contract before they become valid.
1.4.5.4 Mayor with, Town Board approval, appoints members of committees, and
other entities that may be necessary from time to time for the effective
governance of the Town.
1.4.5.5 Facilitating policies and procedures for the effective management of the
Board, establishing Town goals in conjunction with the Town Board,
promoting consensus and enhancing Board performance.
1.4.6 Mayor Pro Tem – Mayor Pro Tem shall assume all duties of the Mayor in the Mayor’s
absence in accordance with Section 2.16.010 of the Municipal Code.
1.4.7 – Mayoral Appointments
1.4.7.1 – Board Standing Committees – “At the first regular meeting following the
certification of the results of each biennial election, the Mayor shall appoint
three (3) Trustees to the following standing committees: Community
Development/Community Service and Public Safety/ Utilities/Public Works;
and the Mayor shall appoint two (2) Trustees to the Audit committee with the
Mayor serving as the third member.
(Ord. 26-88 §1(part), 1988; Ord. 7-03 §1, 2003; Ord. 10-10 §1, 2010; Ord.
10-14 §1, 2014; Ord. 13-15, § 1, 9-22-2015)
1.4.7.2 Special Assignments –
The Mayor may nominate trustees to serve on committees, community
groups, or in some other capacities as a representative of the Town. The
Mayor shall present the nomination of any such appointments to the Board
for approval at a regular town board meeting. The Mayor will make every
effort to distribute special assignments equitably among the members of the
Board.
1.4.7.3 Special committees. - Special committees may be established by the Board
of Trustees. The Mayor shall appoint all members of any special committee
subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees. (EP Municipal Code
2.08.020)
1.4.8 Voting Privileges – The Mayor has full voting privileges for items coming before the
Board of Trustees. (Ord. 04-16)
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POLICY TYPE: GOVERNANCE PROCESS
POLICY 1.5
Rev 7-25-17 POLICY TITLE: Reserved
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POLICY TYPE: GOVERNANCE PROCESS
POLICY 1.6 POLICY TITLE: BOARD COMMITTEE
REV 4/15/15 PRI NCI PLES
For simplicity and clarity in this policy, the term “Committee” shall refer to any board, commission, task
force, council, committee or any other volunteer group of citizens.
The Board of Trustees may establish committees to advise the Board in carrying out its
responsibilities. Other than those statutorily required, all committees appointed b y the Town
of Estes Park Board of Trustees exist so that Board decisions (a) will be made fro m an
informed position, and (b) will be made in a public forum consistent with Board policy.
Accordingly:
1.6.1 Committees which are appointed by the Board of Trustees.
1.6.1.1 - It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to encourage citizen
involvement in town affairs, as well as to avoid conflicts involving trustees who
serve on committees, boards, commissions and organizations. For these
reasons, the trustees have agreed that a trustee shall serve only as a liaison to
town committees, commissions and boards.
1.6.1.2 -Other than those legislatively directed, committees may not speak or act
for the Board of Trustees except when formally given such authority for specific
and time-limited purposes. Expectations and authority will be carefully stated in
order not to conflict with authority delegated to the staff.
1.6.1.3 - Committees appointed by the board are to help the Board of Trustees
do its job, not to help the staff do its job. Committees ordinarily will assist the
Board by preparing policy alternatives and implications for Board deliberation.
Committees are not created by the Board to advise staff. The Board
understands that at times the Town Administrator or Town Staff may convene ad-
hoc or ongoing advisory boards to serve as advisors for operational issues.
These advisory groups are subject to the same limitations as Board appointed
committees.
1.6.1.4 - In keeping with the Board of Trustees’ broader focus, committees
normally will not have direct dealings with current staff operations. Committees
cannot exercise authority over staff.
1.6.1.5 - Because the staff works for the Board, they will not be expected to
obtain approval of a committee before taking action unless otherwise authorized
by state statute, Board policy, or federal regulation.
1.6.1.6 -Because of the differing nature of committees, some of which are
defined by state statute, the Board shall have and keep current an operating
policy defining the role of different committees and setting forth rules and
procedures for Town of Estes Park committees (Operating Policy 102).
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1.6.1.7 -The authority and responsibility of any committee will not duplicate the
authority or responsibility of:
a) The Board of Trustees
b) Town Staff
c) Any other committee
d) Town Auditor
e) Town Attorney
1.6.1.8 - All committees will undergo a regular sunset review, at least once every
five years, unless otherwise provided for more frequently and according to a
staggered schedule to be adopted separately by the Board of Trustees.
1.6.1.9 - Said sunset review shall include a review of the Board and
Commission’s Mission Statement, and of the Board of Trustees’ charge to the
Committee of their role, responsibility and authority.
1.6.2 - Outside Committees
At times a Trustee may seek to serve or be asked to serve on an outside
committee not appointed by the Board of Trustees. A Trustee may seek or be
asked to serve on an outside committee in an official capacity representing the
Board and the Town of Estes Park, or as an individual Board member, not as the
official representative of the Town or the Board.
1.6.2.1 - Official Representation
a) No Trustee may represent the Town or the Board of Trustees or represent
themselves as being an official representative or speak for the Town or the
Board without have first been officially designated as the Town’s
representative by the Board of Trustees at a regular meeting of the Board.
b) The Mayor may nominate trustees to serve on committees, community groups,
or in some other capacities as a representative of the Town . The Mayor shall
present the nomination of any such appointments to the Board for approval at a
regular town board meeting. The Mayor will make every effort to distribute
special assignments equitably among the members of the Board.
c) A trustee serving on an outside committee shall not chair the outside
committee, board, commission or organization (with the existing exceptions
of the Platte River Power Authority Board or the County Open Lands
Board) without prior approval of the full Board of Trustees.
1.6.2.2 - Individual Representation
a) Individual trustees have the right to participate as an individual in any
outside group or committee.
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b) When participating as an individual trustee, the trustee should clearly
express to the committee membership that he/she is there as an
individual and do not speak for nor represent the Town of Estes Park or
the Board of Trustees.
c) When participating on any outside committee, trustees should be cautious to
avoid any real or perceived conflict of interest and any involvement that
could compromise the role of the trustee in any quasi-judicial actions or other
decisions.
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POLICY TYPE: GOVERNANCE PROCESS
POLICY 1.7 POLICY TITLE: BOARD LIAISON ROLES
REV 4/15/15
Trustees may serve as the official liaison of the Board to Town committees. The Board of
Trustees may appoint an individual Trustee to serve as the official liaison to other community
groups.
1.7.1 Appointment - The Mayor may nominate trustees to serve as a Board Liaison. The Mayor
shall present the nomination of any such appointments to the Board for approval at a
regular town board meeting. The Mayor will make every effort to distribute special
assignments equitably among the members of the Board.
1.7.2 Term – A Trustee shall serve as the Town Board Liaison solely at the pleasure of the
Town Board, with no specific term limit.
1.7.3 Duties of a Liaison
1.7.3.1 Communicate with the committee when Board of Trustees communication is
needed and to serve as the primary two-way communication channel
between the Town Board and the committee or community group.
1.7.3.2 Review applications, interview candidates and make recommendations to the
Town Board for final approval.
1.7.3.3 Serve as the primary Trustees’ contact for the committee or community
group.
1.7.3.4 Attend assigned committee or community group meetings when requested or
whenever appropriate, in the opinion of the Trustee liaison. Trustee liaisons
are not expected to attend every meeting of the committee or group.
1.7.3.5 The liaison is not a member of the committee and when in attendance at a
meeting is there as an observer for the Board of Trustees and a resource for
the committee. Participation in board discussions should be minimal and
restricted to clarification of Town Board positions or collection of information
to bring back to the full Town Board.
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POLICY TYPE: GOVERNANCE PROCESS
POLICY 1.8
Rev 7-25-17 POLICY TITLE: BOARD STANDING COMMITTEES
For the purpose of this policy, Board Committee is defined as a sub-committee of the Board of
Trustees and membership is composed solely of Town Trustees.
1.8.1 Board Committees – The Board shall have the following Board Committees (EP Municipal Code
2.08.010)
1.8.1.1 Community Development and Community Services Committee – Responsible for
discussions of issues and policy associated with Community Planning, Building
and Code Compliance, Fairgrounds and Events, Museum, Senior Center, Visitors
Center, Finance and Administration
1.8.1.2 Public Works, Utilities and Public Safety Committee – Responsible for
discussions of issues and policy associated with Police, Engineering, Facilities,
Parks, Streets, and Utilities.
1.8.1.3 Audit Committee – Responsible for supervising and working with the Town
Auditors in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and any
other formal audits, as required.
1.8.2. Board Committees, when used, will be assigned so as to reinforce the wholeness of the
Board’s job and so as never to interfere with delegation from the Board to Town Administrator.
The purpose of Board Committee’s shall be to provide more indepth discussion and information
on the specific areas assigned to the Committee. Committee’s may not adopt policy, but shall
make recommendations to the Town Board for action.
1.8.3 The following principles shall guide the appointment and operation of all Town Board
Committees:
1.8.3.1 Board Committees may not speak or act for the Board except when formally given
such authority for specific and time limited purposes. Expectations and authority will
be carefully stated in order not to conflict with authority delegated to the Town
Administrator.
1.8.3.2 Board Committees cannot exercise authority over staff. Because the Town
Administrator works for the full board, he or she will not be required to obtain
approval of a Board, Committee or Commission before an executive action.
1.8.3.3 Board committees shall consist of no more than 3 trustees so that the committee is
never a quorum of the Town Board.
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POLICY TYPE: GOVERNANCE PROCESS
POLICY 1.9 POLICY TITLE: ANNUAL PLANNING AND AGENDAS
1.9 The Town Board will prepare and follow an annual agenda plan that includes (1) a complete
re‐exploration of Goals policies and (2) opportunity for continuous improvement in Town Board
performance through Town Board education, enriched input, and deliberation.
Accordingly:
1.9.1 The Town Board annual planning cycle will conclude each year on July 1, so that
administrative planning and budgeting can be based on accomplishing a one‐year segment of
long‐term Goals.
1.9.1.1 The cycle will start with the Town Board development of its agenda for the next
year. In April-May of each year, the Board will adopt its key objectives for the
following year.
1.9.1.2 The Town Board will identify its priorities for Goals, objectives and other issues to
be resolved in the coming year, and will identify the information‐gathering
necessary to fulfill its role. This may include consultations with selected groups in
the ownership, other methods of gaining ownership input, governance education,
and other education related to Goals issues (e.g. presentations by advocacy
groups, demographers, other providers, and staff).
1.9.1.3 The Board of Trustees, with the assistance of the Town Administrator at the
commencement of the Town Board annual planning cycle, prepare a tentative
agenda plan for the following year’s meetings.
1.9.2 AGENDAS
1.9.2.1 Regular Board Meetings - The Town Clerk will prepare the agenda for any regular
meeting of the board, in consultation with the Town Administrator and staff. A draft
agenda will be distributed to the Board of Trustees for comment prior to the
publication of the agenda.
Individual trustees may request agenda matters for Town Board consideration at
least two weeks prior to the regular board meeting. If any Trustee objects to an
item on the draft agenda when distributed, the Town Administrator will only place
items on the agenda with the direction of a majority of the Board.
The Town Administrator may add routine administrative and consent items to any
Board agenda.
1.9.2.2 Study Sessions – The Town Board will approve the schedule for upcoming Study
Sessions. The Mayor, Trustees or staff may request or recommend any appropriate
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matters for Town Board consideration; however the Town Administrator will only
place items on a Study Session agenda with the direction of a majority of the Board.
1.9.2.3 By an affirmative vote of a majority of the Trustees present at a meeting,
additional matters may be added to the agenda of any such meeting, as long as it is
allowed by statute.
1.9.3 The Town Board will attend to Consent Agenda items (those items delegated to the Town
Administrator yet required by law or contract to be Town Board‐approved, or minor non-
controversial or routine matters) as expeditiously as possible.
1.9.4 Monitoring reports due and/or submitted to the Town Board will be on the Town Board
Meeting agenda for acceptance. Discussion of the reports will be only for indication of policy
violations or if the Town Board does not consider the Interpretation to be reasonable. Potential,
extensive policy revisions under consideration will be scheduled during a Town Board Work
Session or future Town Board Meeting.
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POLICY TYPE: GOVERNANCE PROCESS
POLICY 1.10 POLICY TITLE: SELF - MONI TORI NG OF THE BOARD
The Board of Trustees will systematically and rigorously monitor compliance with these adopted
policies, both individual and collectively, to determine the extent to which policies are being
followed. Accordingly:
1.10.1. The purpose of monitoring is simply to determine the degree to which Board
policies are being met. Monitoring will be as automatic as possible, using a
minimum of Board time so that meetings can focus on creating the future.
1.10.2 Self-monitoring of compliance with these policies will be completed by the Town
Board twice a year, in August and February at a regularly scheduled Board Study
Session. Monitoring shall be on an exception basis.
(a) The Town Administrator will notify the Board of the scheduled self-monitoring
session a minimum of two weeks prior to the meeting.
(b) Each Board member should review the policy list in section 1.10.6 prior to the
scheduled study session
(c) Any Board member who has a concern about compliance with any of the policies
listed in 1.10.6, or who wishes to discuss the content or interpretation of any of
the policies, should notify the Mayor at least one week prior to the meeting.
(d) Discussion at the Study Session will be limited to those polices brought to the
attention of the Mayor by a member of the Board. All other policies shall be
deemed in compliance.
1.10.3 In every case, the Board of Trustees will judge whether (a) the interpretation is
reasonable, and (b) whether data demonstrate accomplishment of, or compliance with,
the Town Board’s interpretation.
1.10.4 In every case, the standard for compliance shall be “any reasonable Town Trustee’s
individual interpretation” of the Board of Trustees’ policy being monitored however, the
Board of Trustees is the final judge of reasonableness, and will always judge with a
“reasonable person” test (what a reasonably prudent person would do in that context).
Interpretations favored by individual board members do not constitute a “reasonable
person” test.
1.10.5 Actions determined to be not compliant with a reasonable interpretation of Board
of Trustees’ policies will be subject to a process agreed to by the Town Board.
1.10.6. Town Board Compliance Review Schedule
P Method
GOVERNING POLICY REVIEW DATE
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1.1 Governance Style Aug & Feb
(2)(5)-(11) Aug & Feb
1.3 Board Job Description
1.3.1.1.C.i Board Communication Aug & Feb
1.3.1.3 Performance review of Town Administrator and Town
Attorney
Aug & Feb
1.3.2.3 Quasi-Judicial Actions Aug & Feb
1.3.2.4 Trustee Communications Aug & Feb
1.4 Mayor’s Responsibility
1.4.1 Meeting Leadership Aug & Feb
1.4.3 Refraining from Unauthorized Unilateral Actions Aug & Feb
1.4.4 Representation Aug & Feb
1.4.7.2 Special Assignments Aug & Feb
1.6 Board Committee Principles
1.6.1 Committees Appointed by the Board
1.6.1.1
Aug & Feb
1.6.1.2 Aug & Feb
1.6.1.4
Aug & Feb
1.6.1.6 Aug & Feb
1.6.1.7 Aug & Feb
1.6.2 Outside Committees
1.6.2.1 – Official Representation Aug & Feb
1.6.2.2 b&c Individual Representation
Aug & Feb
1.7 Board Liaison Roles
1.7.1 Mayoral Appointments Aug & Feb
1.7.3 Duties of A Liaison Aug & Feb
1.8 Board Standing Committees
1.8.2 Use of Board Committees Aug & Feb
1.8.3 Principles for Board Committees Aug & Feb
1.9 Annual Planning and Agendas
1.9.1 Annual Planning Aug & Feb
Adopted Town Policies
103 Town Board Code of Conduct and Operating Principles Biannually –
following Town
Board Elections
107 Board E-mails Annually March
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TOWN OF ESTES PARK
GOVERNIN G POLICIES MA NUAL
Table of Contents
Category 2. Board/Staff Linkage
Policy 2.0 Governance - Management Connection
Policy 2.1 Delegation to the Town Administrator
Policy 2.2 Town Administrator Job Description
Policy 2.3 Monitoring Town Administrator Performance
Policy 2.4 Town Attorney
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POLICY TYPE: B OARD/STAFF LINKAGE
POLICY 2.0 POLICY TITLE: GOVERNANCE - MANAGEMENT CONNECTION
The Board of Trustees’ official link to the operation of departments of Town Government and
staff is the Town Administrator.
2.1 The Board of Trustees’ job is generally confined to establishing the broadest
policies; implementation and subsidiary decision making is delegated to the
Town Administrator.
2.2 As the Board’s primary link to the operations of Town government, the Town
Administrator’s performance will be considered to be synonymous with
organizational performance (within the scope of the Town Administrator’s
authority).
2.3 Monitoring Town Administrator performance is synonymous with monitoring
organizational performance against Board policies and Staff Limitations. Any
evaluation of Town Administrator performance, formal or informal, may be
derived only from these monitoring criteria.
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POLICY TYPE: BOARD/STAFF LINKAGE
POLICY 2.1 POLICY TITLE: DELEGATION TO THE TOWN
Revised 7/8/2014 ADMINISTRATOR
The Board of Trustees’ job is generally confined to establishing the broadest vision and
policies. Implementation and subsidiary decision making is delegated to the Town
Administrator as specified in the Estes Park Municipal Code 2.28.
2.1.1 Only decisions of the Board of Trustees, by majority vote, are binding on the Town
Administrator.
2.1.2 With the exception of the Town Attorney and the Municipal Judge, the Town
Administrator shall have line authority over all Town departments. This authority shall include
supervision and control over day to day functions and management decisions required to carry
out the objectives of the Board of Trustees.
2.1.3 The policies, goals and objectives of the Board of Trustees direct the Town Administrator
to achieve certain results; the policies permit the Town Administrator to act within acceptable
boundaries of prudence and ethics. With respect to the policies, the Town Administrator is
authorized to make all decisions, take all actions and develop all activities as long as they are
consistent with any reasonable interpretation of the policies of the Board of Trustees.
2.1.4 The Board of Trustees may change its policies, thereby shifting the boundary between
Board and Town Administrator domains. Consequently, the Board may change the latitude of
choice given to the Town Administrator, but so long as any particular delegation is in place, the
Board will respect and support the Town Administrator’s choices. The Board will not allow the
impression that the Town Administrator has violated policy when the Town Administrator
supports an existing policy.
2.1.5 No individual member of the Board of Trustees has authority over the Town
Administrator. Information may be requested by individual Board members, but if such
request, in the Town Administrator’s judgment, requires a material amount of resources or is
detrimental to other necessities, the Town Administrator may ask for majority Board action on
such a request.
2.1.6 It is understood that at times it may be in the best interest of the Town to waive or grant
exceptions to adopted Board policy. The Town Administrator shall request Board approval for
any policy waiver or exception prior to its implementation.
2.1.7 Should the Town Administrator deem it necessary to, or inadvertently, violate a Board
policy, he or she shall promptly inform the Board of Trustees. Informing is simply to guarantee
no violation may be intentionally kept from the Board, not to request approval. Board
response, either approving or disapproving, does not exempt the Town Administrator from
subsequent Board judgment of the action.
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2.1.8 The following decisions shall be the responsibility of the Board of Trustees.
Implementation and subsidiary decision making for all other items is delegated to the Town
Administrator.
1. Establishment and approval of all Utility Rates
2. Establishment and approval of Community Development Fees
3. Establishment of purchasing approval limitations contained in the Town Procurement Policy.
4. Approval of any increase to staffing levels The Town Administrator may approve positions
funded by grants, which would not impose additional costs to the Town in addition to the
grant funds and any temporary positions for which existing budgeted funds are allocated.
5. All changes to the Town Budget as allocated and adopted by the Board of Trustees.
6. Any sale, purchase or lease of real property
7. Any changes to employee benefits
8. Any issue that, in the opinion of the majority of the Board of Trustees, concerns a
substantial policy determination and/or is of a controversial nature with the public that
warrants Board involvement.
9. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreements, subject to the provisions of the Town
Procurement Policy.
10. Approval of any substantive change to the scope, design, development or construction of
any capital project.
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POLICY TYPE: B OARD/STAFF LINKAGE
POLICY 2.2 POLICY TITLE: TOWN ADMINISTRATOR JOB DESCRIPTION
As the Board’s primary link to the operations of Town government, the Town Administrator’s
performance will be considered to be synonymous with organizational performance (within the
scope of the Town Administrator’s authority).
The Town Administrator’s job contributions can be stated as performance in two areas:
2.2.1 Board outcomes are met and policies are followed.
2.2.2 Town government operation within the boundaries established in Board policies on STAFF
LIMITATIONS.
2.2.3 The official job description for the Town Administrator shall be the as adopted by the Town
Board and as incorporated by reference in the Employment Agreement between the Town and the
Town Administrator.
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POLICY TYPE: BOARD/STAFF LINKAGE
POLICY 2.3 POLICY TITLE: MONITORING TOWN ADMINISTRATOR PERFORMANCE
The Board of Trustees will systematically and rigorously monitor Town Administrator job
performance to determine the extent to which goals are being achieved and whether operational
activities fall within boundaries established in management limitations policies. Accordingly:
2.3.1. The purpose of monitoring is simply to determine the degree to which Board policies
are being met. Information which does not do this will not be considered to be
monitoring. Monitoring will be as automatic as possible, using a minimum of Board
time so that meetings can focus on creating the future.
2.3.2. A given policy may be monitored in one or more of three ways:
(a) Internal Report: Disclosure of compliance information to the Board of Trustees
from the Town Administrator.
(b) External Report: Discovery of compliance information by a disinterested party
who is selected by and reports directly to the Board of Trustees. Such reports
must assess executive performance only against policies of the Board, not
those of the external party unless the Board has previously indicated that
party’s opinion to be the standard.
(c) Direct Board Inspection: Discovery of compliance information by a Board
member or the Board of Trustees as a whole. This is a Board inspection of
documents, activities or circumstances directed by the Board which allows a
“prudent person” test of policy compliance.
2.3.3 In every case, the Board of Trustees will judge whether (a) the Town Administrator’s
interpretation is reasonable, and (b) whether data demonstrate accomplishment of, or
compliance with, the Town Administrator’s interpretation.
2.3.4 In every case, the standard for compliance shall be “any reasonable Town Administrator
interpretation” of the Board of Trustees’ policy being monitored however, the Board of
Trustees is the final judge of reasonableness, and will always judge with a “reasonable
person” test (what a reasonably prudent person would do in that context). Interpretations
favored by individual board members or by the Board of Trustees as a whole do not
constitute a “reasonable person” test.
2.3.5 Actions determined to be not compliant with a reasonable interpretation of Board of
Trustees’ policies will be subject to a remedial process agreed to by the Town Board.
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2.3.6. The Board of Trustees will conduct an annual formal evaluation of the Town
Administrator which will include a summation examination of the monitoring data
acquired during that period.
Town Administrator Performance Expectations Review Schedule
Policy Metho
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Frequen
cy
Schedule
3.0 General Executive Constraint Internal Annually March
3.1 Customer Service Internal Annually March
3.2 Treatment of Staff Internal Annually March
3.3 Financial Planning/Budgeting Internal Quarterly Apr., July,
Oct., Jan.
3.4 Financial Condition & Activities Internal Annually March
External Annually June
3.5 Asset Protection Internal Annually March
3.6 Emergency Town Administrator Backup
and replacement
Replacement And Back Up
Internal Annually March
3.7 Emergency Preparedness Internal Annually April
3.8 Compensation and Benefits Internal Annually September
3.9 Communication and Support to the Board Internal Annually March
3.10 Capital Equipment and Impro vements
Programming
Internal Annually March
3.11 Quality of Life
Internal Annually March
3.12 Internal Procedures
Internal Annually July
3.13 Town Organizational Plan Internal Annually July
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POLICY TYPE: BOARD/STAFF LINKAGE
POLICY 2.4 POLICY TITLE: TOWN ATTORNEY
The Town Attorney represents the Board of Trustees as specified in the Estes Park Municipal Code
2.24.020 (3) and anyone acting on its behalf so long as they are not acting in conflict with the Board of
Trustee or its policies.
2.4.1 Ethical Obligation of Town Attorney
2.4.1.1 The Town Attorney at all times will be guided by, and subject to, the Colorado Rules
of Professional Conduct for Attorneys and specifically Rule 1.13 Organization as Client
2.4.2 Accountability of the Town Attorney -
2.4.2.1 The Town Attorney shall report directly to the Town Board. The purpose of the
Town Attorney is to ensure that the Board’s actions take place with competent and
prudent legal counsel and representation.
2.4.2.2 The Town Attorney is accountable to the Board acting as a body, never to any
individual Board member or group of members, nor to the Town Administrator.
2.4.2.3 If individual Board members request information or assistance without Board
authorization, the Town Attorney may refuse such requests that require, in his/her
opinion, an inappropriate amount of staff time or funds or is disruptive. In such a
case, the requesting member may choose to bring the request to the Board.
2.4.2.4 Town Attorney accountability is for all resources, including personnel, under his or
her control. Therefore, any accomplishments or violations due to actions of a
subordinate of the Town Attorney are considered to be accomplishments or
violations by the Town Attorney.
2.4.2.5 The Town Attorney may accomplish the “Job Products” of the position in any
manner not imprudent, unethical, or in violation of the prohibitions listed below
under “Limitations on Town Attorney Authority.”
2.4.2.6 The Town Attorney may use any reasonable interpretation of Board policies as
they pertain to his/her authority and accountability. The Town Attorney is
authorized to establish all further policies, make all decisions, take all actions and
develop all activities as long as they are consistent with any reasonable
interpretation of the Board’s policies.
2.4.3 Job Products of the Town Attorney
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2.4.3.1 Timely opinion on documents and contemplated decisions or actions of the Board,
the Town Administrator or other Town Officials holding the authority to make such
decisions. Requests to the Town Attorney to provide opinions about the wisdom of
policy of decisions shall be discouraged.
2.4.3.2 Timely opinion on the legal ramifications of pending or actual laws, regulations,
court decisions, and pending or threatened litigation.
2.4.3.3 Timely opinion on the legality or propriety under the law of the Board’s processes.
2.4.2.4 Timely opinion on the legality or propriety under the law of pending or actual acts
or omissions of any Trustee, Board, Committee, Commission, the Town
Administrator or other Town employee or official.
2.4.3.5 When requested or appropriate, alternate language or action to achieve Board or
Town Administrator intentions in a lawful manner.
2.4.3.6 Timely and thoughtful advice and recommendations on the range of legal options
available.
2.4.3.7 The Town Attorney shall endeavor to provide professional advice based upon the law
as determined by the Town Attorney and also other considerations as may be
appropriate to the decision. The Town Attorney should refrain from influencing
policy based upon the personal belief of the attorney.
2.4.3.8 Litigation:
(i) Advice regarding avoidance of litigation or settlement of potential litigation.
(ii) Timely provision to the Board and the Town Administrator on the status of
settlement negotiations and all threatened/actual litigation.
(iii) Settlement of litigation, with authority as obtained from the Board.
(iv) Diligent and competent representation of the Board, the Town, and the Town’s
officer’s agents and employees in litigation.
(v.) The Town may carry out its obligation to defend Town officials and employees
from third party claims by using the services of the Town Attorney’s office. The
Town Attorney will be responsible for determining conflicts of interest in such
defense and advise the Board and individuals involved. The Town Attorney may
advise the Board to retain separate counsel to represent the Town, its individual
officials, and/or employees.
2.4.3.9 Adequately brief the board on emerging legal issues and trends affecting the Town.
2.4.4 Limitations on Town Attorney Authority. The Town Attorney shall not:
2.4.4.1 Exercise authority over Town Administrator or staff.
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2.4.4.2 Violate applicable codes of professional ethics and conduct.
2.4.4.3 Treat the public or staff in a disrespectful or unfair manner.
2.4.4.4 Incur expenditures or fiscal encumbrances beyond those authorized under Board
Policy.
2.4.4.5 Unreasonably withhold information from the Town Administrator, nor shall the Town
Attorney fail to cooperate with the Town Administrator in the performance of his/her
official functions.
2.4.5 Evaluation of Town Attorney performance.
2.4.5.1 Town Attorney accountability is only for job expectations explicitly stated by the Board
in this document. Consequently, the provisions herein are the sole basis of any
subsequent evaluation of Town Attorney performance, though he or she may use any
reasonable interpretation of the Board’s words.
2.4.5.2 The Board of Trustees will monitor the Town Attorney’s performance with respect to
these expectations on a routine basis.
2.4.5.3 Any modification to the compensation paid the Town Attorney shall be as specified in
the Estes Park Municipal Code, section 2.24.030.
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TOWN OF ESTES PARK
GOVERNING POLICIES MANUAL
Table of Contents
Category 3. Staff Limitations
Policy 3.0 General Town Administrator Constraint
Policy 3.1 Customer Service
Policy 3.2 Treatment of Staff
Policy 3.3 Financial Planning
Policy 3.4 Financial Condition and Activities
Policy 3.5 Asset Protection
Policy 3.6 Emergency Town Administrator Backup and Replacement
Policy 3.7 Emergency Preparedness
Policy 3.8 Compensation and Benefits
Policy 3.9 Communication and Support to the Board
Policy 3.10 Capital Equipment and Improvements Programming
Policy 3.11 General Town Administrator Constraint – Quality of Life
Policy 3.12 General Town Administrator – Internal Operating Procedures
Policy 3.13 Town Organizational Plan
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POLICY TYPE: STAFF LIMITATIONS
POLICY 3.0 POLICY TITLE: GENERAL TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
CONSTRAINT
Within the scope of authority delegated to him/her by the Board of Town Trustees, the
Town Administrator shall not cause nor allow any practice, activity, decision or
organizational circumstance that is either unlawful, imprudent, or in violation of commonly
accepted business and professional ethics.
3.1 The quality of life in the Town of Estes Park depends upon the partnership
between citizens, elected officials and Town employees. Therefore, within the
scope of his/her authority, the Town Administrator shall not fail to ensure high
standards regarding the treatment of our citizens.
3.2 With respect to the treatment of paid and volunteer staff, the Town
Administrator may not cause or allow conditions that are unsafe, unfair or
undignified.
3.3 With respect for strategic planning for projects, services and activities with a
fiscal impact, the Town Administrator may not jeopardize either the
operational or fiscal integrity of Town government.
3.4 With respect to the actual, ongoing condition of the Town government’s
financial health, the Town Administrator may not cause or allow the
development of fiscal jeopardy or loss of budgeting integrity in accordance
with Board Objectives.
3.5 Within the scope of his/her authority and given available resources, the Town
Administrator shall not allow the Town’s assets to be unprotected,
inadequately maintained or unnecessarily risked.
3.6 In order to protect the Board from sudden loss of Town Administrator
services, the Town Administrator may have no less than two other member(s)
of the Town management team familiar with Board and Town Administrator
issues and processes.
3.7 The Town Administrator shall have an Emergency Preparedness Process in place for
the coordination of all emergency management partners – Federal, State, and local
governments, voluntary disaster relief organizations, and the private sector to meet
basic human needs and restore essential government services following a disaster.
3.8 With respect to employment, compensation, and benefits to employees,
consultants, contract workers and volunteers, the Town Administrator shall
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not cause or allow jeopardy to fiscal integrity.
3.9 The Town Administrator shall not permit the Board of Town Trustees to be
uninformed or unsupported in its work.
3.10 With respect to planning for and reporting on Capital Equipment and
Improvements Programs, the Town Administrator may not jeopardize either
operational or fiscal integrity of the organization.
3.11 With respect to Town government's quality of life for the community the
Town Administrator shall not fail to plan for implementing policies of the
Board regarding economic health, environmental responsibility and
community interests.
3.12 With respect to internal operating procedures, the Town Administrator will
insure that the Town may not fail to have internal procedures for the well
being of the Town to promote effective and efficient Town operations.
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POLICY 3.1 POLICY TITLE: CUSTOMER SERVICE
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3.1 The quality of life in The Town of Estes Park depends upon the partnership
between citizens, elected officials and Town employees. Therefore, within the
scope of his/her authority, the Town Administrator shall not fail to ensure high
standards regarding the treatment of our citizens.
3.1.1 The Town Administrator shall not fail to encourage the following basic attitudes
in employees:
3.1.1.1 The Citizens of The Town of Estes Park deserve the best possible
services and facilities given available resources.
3.1.1.2 Prompt action is provided to resolve problems or issues.
3.1.1.2.1 – “Prompt Action” shall be interpreted as:
Citizens receive initial responses at a minimum acknowledging the
receipt of the contact, within two business days
The appropriate process required to resolve the problem is
initiated within three business days, whenever possible.
3.1.1.3 Attention is paid to detail and quality service is provided that
demonstrates a high level of professionalism.
3.1.1.4 Each employee represents excellence in public service.
3.1.1.5 Each employee is “the Town” in the eyes of the public.
3.1.2 The success of Estes Park Town Government depends upon the partnership between
citizens, , elected officials and Town employees. Accordingly, regarding the treatment of
citizens and customers, the Town Administrator shall not:
3.1.2.1 Fail to inform citizens of their rights, including their right to due process, as
they relate to the operations and responsibilities of the Town.
3.1.2.2 Ignore community opinion on relevant issues or make material decisions
affecting the community in the absence of appropriate community input.
3.1.2.3 Allow the community to be uninformed (or informed in an untimely basis)
about relevant decision making processes and decisions.
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3.1.2.4 Ignore problems or issues raised by the community or fail to address them in
a timely manner, where the Town Administrator has been delegated the
authority to act, or to fail to inform the Board of issues where he/she may not
have the authority to act.
3.1.2.5 Allow incompetent, disrespectful or ineffective treatment from Town
employees.
3.1.2.6 Unduly breach or disclose confidential information.
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POLICY 3.2
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AND VOLUNTEERS
With respect to the treatment of paid and volunteer staff, the Town Administrator may not
cause or allow conditions which are unsafe, unfair or undignified.
Accordingly, pertaining to paid staff within the scope of his/her authority, the
administrator shall not:
3.2.1 Operate without written personnel policies that clarify personnel rules
for employees.
3.2.2 Fail to acquaint staff with their rights under the adopted personnel rules
upon employment.
3.2.3 Fail to commit and adhere to the policies of Equal Employment
Opportunity and Fair Labor Standards Act.
3.2.4 Fail to make reasonable efforts to provide a safe working environment
for employees, volunteers and citizens utilizing Town services
3.2.5 Operate without written volunteer policies that clarify the
responsibilities of volunteers and of the Town for all volunteers.
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POLICY 3.3
Rev 7-25-17 POLICY TITLE: FINANCIAL PLANNING
With respect for strategic planning for projects, services and activities with a fiscal impact,
the Town Administrator may not jeopardize either the operational or fiscal integrity of Town
government. Accordingly, the Town Administrator shall not allow budgeting which:
3.3.1. Deviates from statutory requirements.
3.3.2. Deviates materially from Board-stated priorities in its allocation among
competing budgetary needs.
3.3.3. Contains inadequate information to enable credible projection of
revenues and expenses, separation of capital and operational items,
cash flow and subsequent audit trails, and disclosure of planning
assumptions.
3.3.4. Plans the expenditure in any fiscal year of more funds than are
conservatively projected to be received in that period, or which are
otherwise available.
3.3.5. Reduces fund balances or reserves in any fund to a level below that
established by the Board of Town Trustees by adopted policy
3.3.6. Fails to maintain a Budget Contingency Plan capable of responding to
significant shortfalls within the Town’s budget.
3.3.7. Fails to provide for an annual audit.
3.3.8. Fails to protect, within his or her ability to do so, the integrity of the
current or future bond ratings of the Town.
3.3.9. Results in new positions to staffing levels without specific approval of
the Board of Town Trustees. The Town Administrator may approve
positions funded by grants, which would not impose additional costs to
the Town in addition to the grant funds and any temporary positions for
which existing budgeted funds are allocated.
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POLICY TYPE: STAFF LIMITATIONS
POLICY 3.4 POLICY TITLE: FINANCIAL CONDITION AND ACTIVITIES
Rev 7-25-17
With respect to the actual, ongoing condition of the Town government’s financial health, the Town
Administrator may not cause or allow the development of fiscal jeopardy or loss of budgeting
integrity in accordance with Board Objectives. Accordingly, the Town Administrator may not:
3.4.1. Expend more funds than are available.
3.4.2. Allow the general fund and other fund balances to decline to a level
below that established by the Board of Town Trustees by adopted policy, ,
unless otherwise authorized by the Board.
3.4.3. Allow cash to drop to a level below that established by the Board of Town
Trustees by adopted policy, unless otherwise authorized by the Board.
3.4.4. Allow payments or filings to be overdue or inaccurately filed.
3.4.5. Engage in any purchases wherein normally prudent protection has not
been given against conflict of interest and may not engage in purchasing
practices in violation of state law or Town purchasing procedures.
3.4.6. Use any fund for a purpose other than for which the fund was established
, unless otherwise authorized by the Board.
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POLICY TYPE: STAFF LIMITATIONS
POLICY 3.5 POLICY TITLE: ASSET PROTECTION
Within the scope of his/her authority and given available resources, the Town Administrator
shall not allow the Town’s assets to be unprotected, inadequately maintained or unnecessarily
risked.
Accordingly, he or she may not:
3.5.1. Fail to have in place a Risk Management program which insures against
property losses and against liability losses to Board members, staff and the
Town of Estes Park to the amount legally obligated to pay, or allow the
organization to be uninsured:
3.5.1.1 Against theft and casualty losses,
3.5.1.2 Against liability losses to Board members, staff and the town itself in
an amount equal to or greater than the average for comparable
organizations.
3.5.1.3 Against employee theft and dishonesty.
3.5.2. Subject plant, facilities and equipment to improper wear and tear or
insufficient maintenance (except normal deterioration and financial
conditions beyond Town Administrator control).
3.5.3. Receive, process or disburse funds under controls insufficient to meet
the Board-appointed auditor’s standards.
3.5.4. Unnecessarily expose Town government, its Board of Town Trustees or
staff to claims of liability.
3.5.5 Fail to protect intellectual property, information and files from loss or
significant damage.
3.5.6 Acquire, encumber, dispose or contract for real property except as
expressly permitted in Town policy.
3.5.7 Allow internal control standards to be less than that necessary to satisfy
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generally accepted accounting/auditing standards recognizing that the
cost of internal control should not exceed the benefits expected to be
derived.
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POLICY TYPE: STAFF LIMITATIONS
POLICY 3.6 POLICY TITLE: EMERGENCY TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPLACEMENT AND BACK UP
In order to protect the Board from sudden loss of Town Administrator services, the Town
Administrator may have no fewer than two (2) other members of the Town management team
familiar with Board of Town Trustees and Town Administrator issues and processes.
3.6.1. The Assistant Town Administrator shall act in the capacity of Town
Administrator in his/her absence. In the absence of the Town
Administrator and Assistant Town Administrator a Town Department Head
previously designated by the Town Administrator will act in the capacity
of Town Administrator.
3.6.2. The Town Administrator shall provide the necessary training needed to
enable successful emergency replacement.
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POLICY TYPE: STAFF LIMITATIONS
POLICY 3.7 POLICY TITLE: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
The Town Administrator shall have an Emergency Preparedness Process in place for coordination
of all emergency management partners – Federal, State, and local governments, voluntary disaster
relief organizations, and the private sector to meet basic human needs and restore essential
government services following a disaster.
3.7.1 The Town Administrator shall be responsible for the assigned
responsibilities identified in the Town of Estes Park Emergency
Operations Plan
3.7.2 The Town Administrator shall not fail to have a business continuity plan for
the Town.
3.7.3 In the event of an emergency, the Town Administrator shall not fail to take
appropriate action immediately to ensure the safety of the public and public
and private assets, including authorizing specific actions by Town staff and
declaring an emergency on behalf of the Board of Town Trustees
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POLICY TYPE: STAFF LIMITATIONS
POLICY 3.8
Rev 7-25-17 POLICY TITLE: COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
With respect to employment, compensation, and benefits to employees, consultants, contract
workers and volunteers, the Town Administrator shall not cause or allow jeopardy to fiscal integrity
of the Town. Accordingly, pertaining to paid workers, he or she may not:
3.8.1. Change his or her own compensation and benefits.
3.8.2. Promise or imply permanent or guaranteed employment.
3.8.3. Establish current compensation and benefits which deviate materially
for the regional or professional market for the skills employed:
3.8.4. Establish deferred or long-term compensation and benefits, without approval
of the Town Board.
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POLICY TYPE: STAFF LIMITATIONS
POLICY 3.9 POLICY TITLE: COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT TO THE BOARD
The Town Administrator shall not permit the Board of Town Trustees to be uninformed or unsupported in its
work.
Accordingly, he or she may not:
3.9.1 Let the Board of Town Trustees be unaware of relevant trends, anticipated adverse
media coverage, material external and internal changes, and particularly changes in
the assumptions upon which any Board policy has been previously established.
3.9.2 Fail to submit monitoring data required by the Board (see policy on Monitoring Town
Administrator Performance in Board/Staff Linkage) in a timely, accurate and
understandable fashion, directly addressing provisions of Board policies being
monitored.
3.9.3 Fail to establish a process that brings to the Board of Town Trustees as many staff
and external points of view, issues and options as needed for informed Board choices
on major policy issues.
3.9.4 Present information in unnecessarily complex or lengthy form.
3.9.5 Fail to provide support for official Board of Town Trustees activities or
communications.
3.9.6 Fail to deal with the Board of Town Trustees as a whole except when fulfilling
individual requests for information.
3.9.7 Fail to report in a timely manner any actual or anticipated noncompliance with any
policy of the Board of Town Trustees.
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POLICY TYPE: STAFF LIMITATIONS
POLICY 3.10 POLICY TITLE: CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAMMING
With respect to planning for and reporting on capital equipment and improvements programs, the
Town Administrator may not jeopardize either operational or fiscal integrity of the organization.
Accordingly, he or she may not allow the development of a capital program which:
3.10.1 Deviates materially from the Board of Town Trustees’ stated priorities.
3.10.2 Plans the expenditure in any fiscal period of more funds than are conservatively
projected to be available during that period.
3.10.3 Contains too little detail to enable accurate separation of capital and operational
start-up items, cash flow requirements and subsequent audit trail.
3.10.4 Fails to project on-going operating, maintenance, and replacement/perpetuation
expenses.
3.10.5 Fails to provide regular reporting on the status of the budget and on the progress
of each active project, including data such as changes and the financial status of
each project, including expenditures to date.
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POLICY TYPE: STAFF LIMITATIONS
POLICY 3.11 POLICY TITLE: GENERAL TOWN ADMINISTRATOR CONSTRAINT-QUALITY OF LIFE
With respect to Town government's quality of life for the community, the Town Administrator shall not
fail to plan for implementing policies of the Board regarding economic health, environmental
responsibility, and community interests.
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POLICY 3.12 POLICY TITLE: GENERAL TOWN ADMINISTRATOR CONSTRAINT –INTERNAL PROCEDURES
With respect to internal operating procedures, the Town Administrator will ensure that the Town has
internal procedures to promote effective and efficient Town operations.
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POLICY 3.13 POLICY TITLE: Town Organizational Plan
With respect to internal organizational structure of the Town, the Town Administrator will maintain a
current organizational plan (organizational chart) of the Town, in a graphical format including through
the division level. The Town Administrator will update the plan annually. The current plan shall be
included in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report each year, and presented to the Board of
Trustees at the first regular meeting following the certification of the results of each biennial election.
Revised 3-25-2014
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TOWN OF ESTES PARK
GOVERNIN G POLICIES MA NUAL
Table of Contents
Category 4. Ends Statements
Policy 3.0 Ends Statements and Key Outcome Areas of the Board of Trustees
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POLICY TYPE: BOARD ENDS STATEMENTS
POLICY 4.0
Rev 10/11/2016 POLICY TITLE: Ends Statements and Key Outcome Areas of the
Board of Trustees
1. Robust Economy - We have a diverse, healthy year round economy
2. Infrastructure- We have reliable, efficient and up to date infrastructure serving our residents, businesses and guests
3. Exceptional Guest Services - We are the preferred Colorado mountain destination providing an exceptional guest
experience.
4. Public Safety, Health and Environment - Estes Park is a safe place to live, work, and visit within our extraordinary
natural environment
5. Outstanding Community Services- Estes Park is an exceptionally vibrant, diverse, inclusive and active mountain
community in which to live, work and play, with housing available for all segments in our community.
6. Governmental Services and Internal Support - We provide high-quality, reliable basic municipal services for the
benefit of our citizens, guests, and employees, while being good stewards of public resources
7. Transportation - We have safe, efficient and well maintained multi-modal transportation systems for pedestrians,
vehicles and transit.
8. Town Financial Health - We maintain a strong and sustainable financial condition, balancing expenditures with
available revenues, including adequate cash reserves for future needs and unanticipated emergencies.
TOWN CLERK OFFICE
MEMO
To: Mayor Hall
Town Board of Trustees
Through: Travis Machalek, Town Administrator
From: Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Date: August 27, 2024
RE: Hosted Short-Term Rentals
Purpose of Study Session Item:
This initial conversation with the Town Board is to determine if the Town Board wants to
allow “hosted” short-term rentals within town limits; if so, what guidelines does the
Board want staff to explore; and what public process should staff consider to engage
the community.
Town Board Direction Requested:
Staff requests the Board provide guidance on the questions outlined in the purpose
statement in order to guide next steps.
Present Situation:
The Town Board approved Ordinance 11-24 in July of this year which amended the
Municipal Code regulations for bed and breakfasts (B&B). During the year long
conversation there were discussions on how to classify currently licensed B&Bs that
may not be able to meet the new B&B regulations. Through a review of the licensed
B&B properties and comments provided to the Board by B&B owners a common theme
arose. These properties operate in alignment with the vacation home regulations;
however, those regulations do not allow the homeowner to be present on the property
when being rented short-term. It was further noted through public comment that those
living on the property and renting out a room or a portion of the home as a separate
dwelling unit do so to be able to afford to live and work in Estes Park or to be retired in
Estes Park. Board comments and direction to staff during the study sessions leading up
to the Board meeting in July 2024 was to explore the concept of an additional short-term
rental category for “hosted” short term rentals.
Proposal:
Staff has completed a review of 25 communities and 2 counties with short-term rental
use and regulations to determine if they allow “hosted” rentals, and if so, what
limitations or caps may be utilized to regulate the use. Staff’s review determined 16
communities do not allow “hosted” rentals, 8 communities allow the use, and both
Larimer and Summit County allow the use. Some key elements regulating the use
include the home must be owner occupied, the use is not subject to a cap, some limit
the number of bedrooms to be rented, most do not limit the number of bookings per
year, and a number of them limit the use by zoning districts.
Based on the research conducted it would appear the use exists in Colorado but may
not be widespread. Considering a third category would require thoughtful discussion on
policy and regulation and would require a review of both the Municipal Code and
Development Code to address regulatory requirements and land use.
Advantages:
• Allowing a third category may address concerns raised on the affordability of
homeownership in Estes Park by allowing the rental of a room or a portion of the
home to offset an individual’s mortgage.
• May provide current B&B owners that do not or cannot meet the new B&B
regulations a viable option for continued operation without coming into compliance
with the regulations adopted through Ordinance 11-24.
Disadvantages:
• May expand the number of short-term rental units and negatively impact other
accommodation businesses and/or the local neighborhood character.
• Regulations would need to be developed to ensure the homes are truly “hosted”
short-term rentals and not a vacation home.
• The workforce housing regulatory linkage fee may be impacted pending further
discussion and regulations developed.
• A third category of short-term rentals may increase code enforcement.
Finance/Resource Impact:
Staff time depending on the direction received by the Board.
Level of Public Interest
Medium for those interested in operating and for those impacted by a third category
such as homeowners, other accommodation owners, and future homeowners.
Attachment(s)
1. Hosted Short-Term Rental Research
Location Hosted STR
Owners Primary
Residence
Not subject to
Cap
Limit # of rooms
allowed
Limit # of bookings per
year
STR Limit by Zoning
District (not
specific to Hosted)
Larimer County Yes Yes Yes No None No
Summit County Yes No Yes 2 35 bookings per year Yes
Aspen Yes Yes Yes No 120 nights per year Yes
Fort Collins Yes Yes N/A No None Yes
Glenwood Springs Yes No N/A 1 Single Bedroom None No
Nederland Yes No N/A No None Yes
Steamboat Springs Yes No Yes 1 Guestroom None Yes
Wheat Ridge Yes Yes Yes No None Yes
Avon Yes Yes Yes No None No
Silverthorne Yes Yes Yes No None Yes
Breckenridge No
Central City No
Cripple Creek No
Dillon No
Fraser No
Frisco No
Idaho Springs No
Lyons No
Mancos No
Mt Crested Butte No
Northglenn No
Salida No
Snowmass Village No
Telluride No
Vail No
Durango No
Blackhawk No
8/28/2024
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Hosted Short-Term Rentals
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Approval of Ordinance 11-24
bed and breakfast regulations
on July 9, 2024.
Current bed and breakfast
licenses to be compliant with
new regulations by January 1,
2026
Town Board requested a
review of a new rental category
- Hosted Short-term Rental
Why Are We Here?
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To allow an additional
category for investment
opportunity?
To supplement homeowner’s
cost of living in Estes Park?
- Families to afford to live
& work in Estes Park
- Retirees to afford to retire
in place
What Are We Trying To
Solve?
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- Scoping Discussion for Hosted Short-Term Rentals
-Vacation Home & B&B Definitions
-Review Hosted Short-Term Rental Research
-Review Hosted Short-Term Rental Regulatory Considerations
- Public Comment
- Board Discussion
Objective
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Estes Park Municipal Code - Vacation Home
Section 5.20.020 Definitions
Vacation home means a residential dwelling unit that is rented, leased or
occupied for accommodation purposes for compensation for terms of less
than thirty (30) days, and includes any timeshare/fractional ownership
without regard to occupancy length.
Section 5.20.110(e)(8)a Additional Provisions
Number of parties: Vacation homes in residential zone districts as those
districts are defined in Subsection (b) above shall be rented, leased or
furnished to no more than one (1) party at a time, occupying the vacation
home as a single group. Owners of the vacation home shall not occupy
the vacation home while a party is present.
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Estes Park Municipal Code - Bed & Breakfast
Section 5.20.020 Definitions
Bed and breakfast inn means a detached single-family residential dwelling
accommodation that is operator-occupied or an on-site manager resides
on the premises during the accommodation use.
Section 5.20.110(e)(8)b Additional Provisions
Bed and breakfast inns may be rented, leased or furnished to one (1) or
more parties.
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Hosted Short-Term Rental Research
Locations Researched
- 25 Municipalities
- 2 Counties (Larimer & Summit)
* Research includes primarily local and mountain communities/counties and
responses received through the Colorado Association of Municipal Clerk’s listserv.
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Hosted Short-Term Rental Research - Continued
Hosted Short-Term Use Allowed
- 6 Municipalities
- 2 Counties (Larimer & Summit)
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Types of Hosted Rentals
Hosted Short-Term Rental
Owner or other permanent
resident residing and present
Accessory Tourist Rental
Owner occupied
Partial Home Rental
Host continuously resides
Resident Occupied Short Term
Rental Full time resident resides
Primary Short Term Rental
Owners primary home
Qualified Occupant
Primary residence or a member
of the workforce
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Hosted Short-Term Rental Definitions
Fort Collins -Primary Short-term Rental is a dwelling unit that is the owners
primary home and a portion of the home is leased to one party at a time
Glenwood Springs - Accessory Tourist Rental regulations allow a
homeowner to rent a single bedroom in their home to paying guests for stays
of less than 30 consecutive days
Larimer County -Hosted Short-Term Rental is a principal dwelling occupied
by a full-time resident (owner or operator) living on-site where short-term
lodging is provided to transient guests
Steamboat -Hosted Short-Term Rental is required for anyone renting out a
single guestroom for short-term accommodations within their primary
residence
Types of Short Term Rentals
https://www.chalt.org/short-term-rentals/
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Regulations for Hosted Rentals
- Owners primary residence at least 9 months of the year
- Not subject to cap when owner occupied
- Limit number of rooms allowed to be rented
- Limit to the number of bookings per year i.e. 35, 120 nightly rentals
- Limit by zoning district
STR Limit by
Zoning District
(not specific to
Hosted)
Limit # of bookings per
year
Limit # of rooms
allowed
Not subject to
Cap
Owners Primary
ResidenceHosted STRLocation
NoNoneNoYesYesYesLarimer County
Yes35 bookings per year2YesNoYesSummit County
YesNoneNoN/AYesYesFort Collins
NoNone1 Single BedroomN/ANoYesGlenwood Springs
YesNoneNoN/ANoYesNederland
YesNone1 GuestroomYesNoYesSteamboat Springs
YesNoneNoYesYesYesWheat Ridge
NoNoneNoYesYesYesAvon
Yes120 nights per yearNoYesYes?Aspen
YesNoneNoYesYes?Silverthorne
* Further review of Aspen and Silverthorne suggest the regulations do not require a host to be present.
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Estes Park Development Code
Vacation homes/bed & breakfast uses are defined and outlined
- Hosted short-term rentals use, definition, and zoning would need to
be developed
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Review of the tenancy
Accessory Kitchens
- Definition to be reviewed
- Creation of separate dwelling units
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Estes Park Development Code
Accessory Dwelling Unit - Section 5.2.B.2.a(3)
Limit on Tenancy. Accessory dwelling units shall not be used as short-term rental units or vacation
homes. Rentals of accessory dwelling units must be for terms of 30 days or longer.
Accessory Kitchen - Section 5.2.B.2.f
(1) Approval of a kitchen accessory to a single-family dwelling shall not constitute approval of a second
dwelling unit or accessory dwelling unit.
(4) Interior access shall be maintained to all parts of the dwelling to ensure that an accessory dwelling
unit or apartment is not created.
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Public Comment
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Board Discussion
Should the short-term rental use be expanded to include a “hosted”
category?
If so, what guidelines does the Board want staff to explore?
What public process should be used to engage the community?
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Location Hosted STR
Owners Primary
Residence
Not subject to
Cap
Limit # of rooms
allowed
STR Limit by Zoning
Limit # of bookings per District (not
year specific to Hosted)
Larimer County
Summit County
FortColtins
Glenwood Springs
Nederland
Steamboat Springs
Wheat Ridge
Avon
Aspen
Silverthorne
Breckenridge
Central City
Cripple Creek
Dillon
Fraser
Frisco
Idaho Springs
Lyons
Mancos
Mt Crested Butte
Northglenn
Salida
Snowmass Village
Telluride
Vail
Durango
Blackhawk
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
?
?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
2
No
1 Single Bedroom
No
1 Guestroom
No
No
No
No
None
35 bookings per year
None
None
None
None
None
None
120 nights per year
None
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
September 10, 2024
• Project Scoping for Capacity
Improvements on the Big Thompson River
& Fall River
• Commercial/Residential Insurance
Overview
• Policy Governance Final Overview
Items Approved – Unscheduled:
• Arborist Licensing
• Noise Ordinance
• Parking Enforcement Ordinance Updates
• Liquor License Process
• Curb and Gutter Philosophy
• Stanley Park Master Plan Implementation
Items for Town Board Consideration:
• None
Future Town Board Study Session Agenda Items
August 27, 2024