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Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado February 12,2019
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 121h day of February,2019.
Board:Mayor Jirsa,Mayor Pro Tern Walker,Trustees Bangs,
Cenac,Martchink,Norris and Zornes
Attending:Mayor Jirsa,Mayor Pro Tern Walker,Trustees Cenac,
Martchink,Norris and Zornes
Also Attending:Town Administrator Lancaster,Assistant Town Administrator
Machalek,Town Attorney White,and Recording Secretary
Disney
Absent:Trustee Bangs
Mayor Jirsa called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
COMPLETE STREETS POLICY PRESENTATION &DISCUSSION.Manager Hook,
Transportation Advisory Board (TAB)Chair Belle Morris and Co-Chair Tom Street
presented a drafted Complete Streets Policy and resolution for Town Board
consideration.TAB has spearheaded the development of a Complete Street Policy to
address deficiencies in transportation,reduce traffic congestion,noise and air pollution,
encourage wellness and improve safety for residents and visitors.A formal Complete
Streets Policy would provide methodology when designing,planning,funding,
implementing and maintaining future public transportation projects.It could also
demonstrate a commitment to future funding partners of offering diverse mobility
options.TAB and staff requested the Board review the draft policy for approval by
resolution at an upcoming meeting.Trustees discussed how the policy would act as a
guide for future projects and if community outreach and input has been received.It was
determined staff would hold additional public outreach on the policy and present results
to the Town Board at a future rneeting.
2019 STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN &TRAIL EXPANSION PROGRAM UPDATES.
Manager Hook and Pavement Manager Barr presented an update on the 2019 Street
Improvement Plan (STIP)and Trail Expansion Program.Manager Barr stated the goal
of STIP was to raise the average Pavement Condition Index (PCI)to a value of 70 by
2024.The 2019 STIP projects would focus on Brodie Avenue improvements,4 Street
rehabilitation and Cleave Street interirn design.Manager Barr also provided background
on the Trail Expansion Program,due to 1A funds,staff has been able to pursue multiple
grants for Brodie Avenue and Fall River Trail irnprovements.Trustees discussed how
PCI was evaluated,road deteriorate timelines in rural communities,if PCI could be used
to determine future road deterioration and if the Estes Valley Recreation and Parks
District contributes to trail rnaintenance and financing.
TRUSTEE &ADMINSTRATOR COMMENTS &QUESTIONS.
Mayor Jirsa stated per Town Board Governance Policy the role of individual trustees
was not to direct staff.
FUTURE STUDY SESSION AGENDA ITEMS.
Town Administrator Lancaster stated due to the removal of the Rocky Mountain
Performance Arts Center,the Stanley Park Master Plan would need to be adjusted and
rescheduled for presentation in April.A strategic plan would be done to determine the
future needs and structure of the Town’s Human Resources department.It was
requested a discussion on Distributed Energy be scheduled for a Study Session.Mayor
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Jirsa requested the discussion with Town Prosecutor Rocklin also include Judge
Thrower.
There being no further business,Mayor Jirsa adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m.
‘kimberly Dis ,Recor ing Secretary