HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board Strategic Planning Study Session 2025-03-13RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town ofEstes Park, Larimer County, Colorado March 13, 2025
Minutes of a Study Session meeting of the TOWN BOARD of the Town of
Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held at Town Hall in the
Board Room in said Town of Estes Park on the 13th day of March, 2025.
Board: Mayor Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Cenac, Trustees Brown,
Hazelton, Igel, Lancaster and Younglund
Attending: All
Also Attending: Town Administrator Machalek, Deputy Town Administrator
Damweber, Town Attorney Kramer, Directors Bergsten,
Careccia, Fetherston, Hinkle, Muhonen, and Zimmerman,
Chief Stewart, PIO Miller, and Town Clerk Williamson
Absent: None
Mayor Hall called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
INTRODUCTION TO STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR 2025.
Town Administrator Machalek provided an overview of the strategic planning process
including a review of the Mission, Vision, Outcome Areas, and Strategic Policy
Statements in the first meeting and the second meeting would include a review of the
goals and objectives created by staff to advance the outcome areas outlined by the
Town Board. The 2026 approach would be a deliberate process to ensure the number
of objectives does not overwhelm the capacity of the departments. 2026 budget
forecast continues to see stability with the exception of items out of the Town's control
at the federal level.
REVIEW MISSION. VISION. AND OUTCOME AREAS.
The Board reviewed the Mission, Vision, and Outcome Areas of the Town and no
feedback was presented with the Mission and Vision.
REVIEW STRATEGIC POLICY STATEMENTS.
Exceptional 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.
The following Strategic Policy Statements were rewarded, added or deleted:
Statement 1: We support a wide range of housing opportunity with a particular focus on
broad spectrum of affordable workforce housing.
Statement 2: We support the needs of our senior community, including housing.
Statement 5: We expand our open space and public park infrastructure, and improve
and maintain the durability, functionality, and efficiency thereof.
Statement 7: We prioritize community accessibility for residents and guests from
diverse cultures, and residents and guests with disabilities.
Statement 9: We value and work to preserve, share and respect the unique history of
Estes Park and consider that history in our decision making process.
Governmental Services and Internal Support - We provide high-quality support for all
municipal services.
The following Strategic Policy Statements were rewarded, added or deleted:
Statement 4: We strive to ensure that the membership of our appointed Boards and
Commissions reflects the diversity of the community.
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Statement 8: We operate with transparency by maintaining open communication with all
community members and proactively making Town information available
to the public.
Outstanding Guest Services - We are a preferred Colorado mountain destination
providing an exceptional guest experience.
The following Strategic Policy Statements were rewarded, added or deleted:
Statement 1: We value broad collaboration with our partners in providing outstanding
guest sen/ices.
Statement 2: We provide and support a diverse selection of high-quality events that
attract guests to the Town and support our Mission.
Statement 3: We strive to balance the impacts of visitation with the needs and quality of
life of our residents.
Statement 5: We contribute to an exceptional guest experience through high-quality
visitor services.
Public Safety, Health, and Environment - Estes Park is a safe place to live, work, and
visit within our extraordinary natural environment.
The following Strategic Policy Statements were rewarded, added or deleted:
Statement 3: Removed as Statement 1 captures the objective.
Statement 4: We value the importance of maintaining a local emergency communication
center to serve the Estes Valley.
New Statement: We value redundancy and collaboration in the provision of dispatch
and law enforcement services.
New Statement: We value the importance of maintaining a municipal law enforcement
department.
New Statement: We recognize substance abuse in our community and schools is an
ongoing issue and work with local and regional partners to improve
awareness, treatment, and education.
Robust Economy - We have a diverse, healthy, year-round economy.
The following Strategic Policy Statements were rewarded, added or deleted:
Statement 4: We value the importance of a vibrant, attractive, and economically viable
downtown.
Town Financial Health - We will maintain a strong and sustainable financial condition,
balancing expenditures with available revenues, including adequate cash reserves for
future needs and unanticipated emergencies.
The following Strategic Policy Statements were rewarded, added or deleted:
Statement 2: We make data-advised financial decisions.
Transportation - We have safe, efficient, and well-maintained multimodal
transportation systems for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and transit riders.
The following Strategic Policy Statements were rewarded, added or deleted:
Statement 1: We value the development and maintenance of a safe, sustainable,
accessible, and efficient multimodal transportation network.
Statement 3: We will address traffic congestion throughout the Town.
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Statement 4: We effectively communicate with residents and guests about parking and
transportation options.
Utility Infrastructure - We have reliable, efficient, and up-to-date utility infrastructure
serving our community and customers.
The following Strategic Policy Statements were rewarded, added or deleted:
Statement 1: We provide safe, high-quality, reliable and redundant water service.
Statement 2: We provide safe, high-quality, reliable, and sustainable electric distribution
service.
Statement 5: We provide access to high-speed, high-quality, reliable Trailblazer
Broadband service.
New Statement: We effectively and efficiently manage stormwater.
Town Administrator Machalek provided details for the next steps of the strategic
planning process and there being no further business, Mayor Hall adjourned the
meeting at 2:30 p.m.
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