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PACKET Community Development Community Services 2015-02-26
Thursday, February 26, 2015 Community Development & 8:00 a.m. Community Services Committee Town Hall Board Room 1. PUBLIC COMMENT 2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT a) RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD i. None. b) REPORTS i. None. ii. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions. 3. COMMUNITY SERVICES a) RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD i. New Event Bond Park – Wine Festival Director Winslow ii. New Event Bond Park – Relay for Life Walk Director Winslow iii. New Event Bond Park – Duck Festival Director Winslow b) REPORTS i. 2014 Annual Report Director Winslow ii. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions. 4. ADJOURN AGENDA Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, January 22, 2015 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT / COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the 22nd day of January, 2015. Committee: Chair Ericson, Trustees Holcomb and Phipps Absent: None Also Attending: Town Administrator Lancaster, Directors Winslow, Chilcott and Fortini, Manager Salerno, Coordinator Jacobson, Senior Planner Shirk, Chief Building Official/ Flood Plain Manager Birchfield and Recording Secretary Limmiatis Trustee Ericson called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. PUBLIC COMMENT. None. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT. 2015 LEASE FOR SHUTTLES FROM ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRANSIT MANAGEMENT. Manager Salerno presented the proposed 2015 lease for shuttles from Rocky Mountain Transit which would provide one clean diesel low-floor bus and a trolley for the 2015 Shuttle Season. This agreement would offer increased vehicle capacity, ADA access on the Brown Route and cost savings. The Committee recommended the approval of the 2015 Lease for Shuttle from Rocky Mountain Transit Management to be included as an Consent Item at the February 10, 2015 Town Board meeting. 2015 EVENT ROAD CLOSURES. Director Winslow reviewed the road closures for 2015, noted not all events have been scheduled and subsequent road closures would be brought forward when necessary as events are booked and placed on the events calendar. The Committee recommended the approval of the 2015 Event Road Closures to be included as an Consent Item at the February 10, 2015 Town Board meeting. The road closures are as follows: Event Area of Closure Dates Frost Giant MacGregor Ave. Jan. 25, 2015 Dog Weight Pull South Lot of Visitor Center Feb. 7, 2015 Duck Race Festival MacGregor Ave. May 2, 2015 Art Market MacGregor Ave. & Park Ln. May 22 – 25, 2015 Wool Market Manford Ave. Shoulders June 13 – 14, 2015 Estes Park Marathon MacGregor Ave. & Park Ln. June 20, 2015 Cruz in Car Shows Bus Pullout at the Municipal Building June 26, 2015 July 31, 2015 August 28, 2015 Scandinavian Festival MacGregor Ave. & Park Ln. June 26 – 28, 2015 Western Heritage Parade West Elkhorn Ave., Highway 36, Highway 7, 4th Street July 6, 2015 Rooftop Rodeo Manford Ave. Shoulders July 6 – 12, 2015 Relay for Life MacGregor Ave. & Park Ln. July 18, 2015 Estes Park Heritage Festival MacGregor Ave. Aug. 7 – 9, 2015 Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show MacGregor Ave. & Park Ln. Sept. 4 – 7, 2015 Scottish Highland Festival Parade West Elkhorn Ave., Highway 34 Sept. 12, 2015 Community Development / Community Services – October 23, 2014 – Page 2 Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival Manford Ave. & Community Dr. Manford Ave. Shoulders Sept. 10 – 14, 2015 Sept. 10 – 13, 2015 Fine Arts Guild MacGregor Ave. & Park Ln. Sept. 18 – 20, 2015 Autumn Gold MacGregor Ave. & Park Ln. Sept. 25 – 27, 2015 Homecoming Parade West Elkhorn Ave., Highway 36, Highway 7, 4th Street October TBD Elk Fest MacGregor Ave. & Park Ln. Oct. 2 – 4, 2015 Pumpkins & Pilsners MacGregor Ave. & Park Ln. Oct. 17, 2015 Halloween Elkhorn Ave. Oct. 31, 2015 Catch the Glow Parade West Elkhorn Ave., Highway 36, Highway 7, 4th Street Nov. 27, 2015 REPORTS. Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings. December/January Event Report – Coordinator Jacobson provided a verbal update on the Winter Festival, the Winter Warm Up, the Dog Pull, and the upcoming 25th Anniversaries of the Wool Market and Jazz Fest. Museum Quarterly Report – Director Fortini stated attendance remained low overall due to change of venue for the Coolest Car Show, the Trail Gazette newspaper collection has been fully processed and staff continues to work with the Estes Valley Library on incorporating their newspaper archive. Staff is investigating the costs to digitize the newspaper collection through the state website, Colorado Historic Newspapers, to allow better access for research. The Climb On! Exhibit was featured on Channel 9 News as a local connection to Tommy Caldwell’s recent ascent of the Dawn Wall of El Capitan which provided a spike in attendance. Visitor Services Quarterly Report – Manager Salerno informed the Committee the Visitor Center experienced the busiest fourth quarter since April 2006. The number of Volunteer Ambassadors remains low, but winter training schedules have been added to accommodate interested volunteers and would allow Ambassadors to start as soon as possible. Kirby Nelson, Visit Estes Park, is finalizing the procurement of information kiosks which would be installed by the end of April 2015 to coincide with the Visitor Center Open House. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. REPORTS. Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings. 2014 Community Development Annual Report – Director Chilcott provided an overview of the activities in each of the core governmental services including Building Safety, Addressing, Floodplain Management, Signage, Long-Range Planning, Planning for the Present, and Land Use Nuisance Code Compliance. Planner Shirk presented the Development Activity Report which has been updated into a user friendly infographic format. Building Official Birchfield gave an overview of project trends and the cross training which has been completed in the Building Department. Director Chilcott also discussed the Hazard Mitigation Grant applications, flood mitigation projects downtown, and public outreach regarding anticipated flood insurance rate increases in the near future. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions – The Committee inquired about the development plan for the Stanley Wellness Center on Lot 4, and the upcoming Board of Appeals meetings. There being no further business, Trustee Ericson adjourned the meeting at 9:49 a.m. Barbara Jo Limmiatis, Recording Secretary Community Services Memo To: Community Development/Community Services Committee Town Administrator Lancaster From: Bo Winslow, Community Services Director Date: February 26, 2015 RE: New Event Bond Park – Wine Festival Objective: Approve Event Present Situation: Per Town Policy, all new events in Bond Park must be approved by Town Board Proposal: An event promoter has requested to conduct a Wine Festival in Bond Park on either August 1-2 or August 15-16. (TBD once calendars are confirmed). Admission fees for the event are approximately $35 per day or $50 for 2 days. 12-15 Wineries Selling bottles Samples and Tastings Educational Seminars Food Vendors Music and Entertainment 30 Retail Vendors selling: o Pasta o Sauces o Art o Jewelry o Other misc. merchandise (A discussion was had with the promoter re what kind of goods are best to sell so they compete as little as possible with our downtown businesses). Advantages: A very unique event for the community Draws people into the community as well as gives those here something more to do Provides an educational opportunity Disadvantages: Could compete with local wine sales Increased traffic to a busy area Takes parking spaces around the Bond Park area Action Recommended by Staff: Approve Event and closure of the 100 block of MacGregor and the South parking of Park Lane. Budget: Revenues would be generated from rental of the park and vendor fees. Expenses would be minimal with staff time. This event would be a positive net for the Department. Level of Public Interest: Staff has been receiving a few comments re the amount of alcohol related events that are going on in the community. Staff works hard to try to make the events an educational event and not an event all about consumption. Public interest would be moderate. This event fits within the guidelines the Event Advisory Team developed and scores in the high range of a positive event for the community. Sample Committee Recommendation: I recommend approval/denial of the Wine Festival and associated road closure, to be included on the Consent Agenda at the March 9, 2015, Town Board Meeting. Community Services Memo To: Community Development/Community Services Committee Town Administrator Lancaster From: Bo Winslow, Community Services Director Date: February 26, 2015 RE: New Event Bond Park – Relay for Life Objective: Approve Event Present Situation: Per Town Policy, all new events in Bond Park must be approved by Town Board Proposal: Relay for life is hosting a walking event that will walk around the Bond Park/Town Hall area on Saturday, July 18. The route has been reviewed and approved by the Police Department. The event will be from noon to midnight. The event will have Team Tents and Survivor Tents set up on the grass in Bond Park. Onsite fundraising with a silent auction selling food, bracelets and other similar items. There will also be misc. entertainment. Noise levels will be monitored during the late hours of the event. Luminary event at 9 pm Shuttles on the half hour with the event coordinators requesting participant to park at the Fairgrounds Advantages: Bringing this event downtown increases awareness of the event and cause Provides a unique community/guest relation as everyone has been affected at some point in their life Disadvantages: Increased traffic to the area during a busy time of the summer Action Recommended by Staff: Approve Event Budget: Minimal budget impact with limited staff time needed for the event. Level of Public Interest: This is a very visible and noted event in the community. The event is moving from the track at the schools to the downtown area to attract more visibility and awareness. This event fits within the guidelines the Events Advisory Team developed and scores in the high range of a positive event for the community. Sample Committee Recommendation: I recommend approval/denial of the Relay for Life event, to be included on the Consent Agenda at the March 9, 2015, Town Board Meeting. Community Services Memo To: Community Development/Community Services Committee Town Administrator Lancaster From: Bo Winslow, Community Services Director Date: February 26, 2015 RE: New Event Bond Park – Duck Festival Objective: Receive approval for new Event. Present Situation: Per Town Policy, all new events in Bond Park must be approved by Town Board. Proposal: The Rotary Club wishes to enhance the footprint of the Duck Race to include Bond Park. The Club is looking to do the following activities in the park on May 2nd: Live entertainment Face Painting Several food trucks Pony rides Local Non-Profit Orgs. would set up booths to promote their organizations This event scores high in the event criteria evaluation. Advantages: Minimal competition for downtown dollars Adds a festival feel to a weekend in early May Promotes local Non-Profits Gives our guests and residents another thing to do Disadvantages: Minimal competition for downtown dollars Same weekend as Stanley Film Fest and Sidewalk Sale Event will use some parking spots Action Recommended by Staff: Approve Event Budget: Town has budgeted to cover cost of entertainment, ponies and face painter. Level of Public Interest: Many local groups have been involved with the planning of this event and staff feels as though the public would be in favor of this event. This event fits within the guidelines the Event Advisory Team developed and scores very high in the range of a positive event for the community. Sample Committee Recommendation: I recommend approval/denial of the Duck Festival, to be included on the Consent Agenda at the March 9, 2015, Town Board Meeting. 1 To: Community Development/Community Services Committee Town Administrator Lancaster From: Bo Winslow, Community Services Director Lori Mitchell, Senior Services Manager Derek Fortini, Museum Director and Curator of Exhibits Teri Salerno, Visitor Services Manager Brian Wells, Shuttle Coordinator Date: February 26, 2015 RE: 2014 Annual report – Community Services Department Report: The Community Services Department proudly offers opportunities for citizens and guests to engage, learn and thrive through participation in a wide variety of programs, services and events resulting in a strong sense of community. Strong partnerships and collaborations are key to our operations. Relationships with citizen advisory boards and committees, businesses, agencies and individuals help the Department evaluate the success of programs and services. Memo Community Services 2 The big picture – 2014 overall visits to facilities, events and services Numbers illustrate the quantifiable impact made by non-traditional government services. Volunteers Community Services Department volunteers gave 23,139 total hours as compared to 23,077 hours in 2013. Volunteers assist with large and small scale public events, reception and front desk duties, tours, programs, collections care and exhibits, outdoor garden spaces, fundraising, advisory committees and boards and so much more. Fairgrounds and Events Division – Bo Winslow Staff focused their time to bring a variety of interesting events to the community. Within the offerings, many events return each year with small changes; yet several events are brand new. Staff evaluates events in order to bring the best possible experiences to the community. Goals met The Events Division established and met multiple goals: Bring in more activities during the shoulder seasons; Maximize use of all facilities; Provide support for a wide variety of events throughout the Town; Look at new activities that would be a good fit for the community; And, a primary goal, work with entertainers and event planners to schedule events that will enhance tourism, as well as offer local residents a variety of opportunities throughout the year. Community Services Department 2012 2013 (flood year) 2014 Events 270,876 258,231 255,854 Senior Services 31,590 29,668 34,272 Museum 22,687 20,774 18,491 Visitor Services 364,390 336,674 391,367 Shuttle Services 58,853 89,637 90,083 Total for all Divisions 748,396 734,984 790,067 Community Services Department 2013 Volunteers 2013 Volunteer hours 2014 Volunteers 2014 Volunteer hours Events 173 5,755 123 5,405 Senior Services 128 7,940 152 8,076 Museum 52 5,949 47 4,250 Visitor Services 73 6,018 64 5,358 Shuttle Services 15 180 5 50 Total for all Divisions 420 23,077 391 23,139 3 Overall, how did 2014 attendance numbers compare to prior years? Event Venues 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Cumulative 2010-2014 Performance Park 10,414 7,127 7,433 6,635 5,015 36,624 Fairgrounds* 140,986 108,784 131,475 158,558 128,339 668,142 Bond Park/Downtown 115,570 115,513 131,968 **93,020 122,500 578,571 Total 266,970 231,424 270,876 258,213 255,854 1,283,337 * Includes parades. ** Down due to flood and events not held Key highlights Staff took a hard look at how we could evolve, change and “freshen up” existing events. The dual strategy of double or triple booking events to maximize the facilities and bringing in additional shows during our slow times is working well and will continue. Staff maximizes key weekends to book events which complement each other. George Hix Memorial Riverside Plaza This site is developing as a key venue; new events are on the horizon. The November Tree Lighting Ceremony saw approximately 600 people attend to help recognize the Centennial of Rocky Mountain National Park; The Whisky Warm-Up was also well attended and a great hit. Performance Park This site had a busy schedule of music and theatrical performances throughout the summer. The season kicked off with Jazz Fest in May with 800 attendees over two days. Regular events such as the Wednesday Night Concert Series and Thursday Night Live were scheduled through late August. Bond Park Staff worked with many exciting events, some new and some continuing traditions. Cowboy Sing-Alongs with Brad Fitch continued to be a highlighted event in the downtown area. The Fairgrounds at Stanley Park The Fairgrounds had its busiest year-to-date in number of events. The Wool Market celebrated its 24th year with 5,050 attendees. This was the first event to use the Event Center and Pavilion ; staff received many compliments (even with the venue still under construction); The Westernaires precision riding group joined the event season for the third year of their five-year contract. Staff is happy to have them on board again as their show brings much excitement to the summer line up; Once again Rooftop Rodeo was recognized as an industry leader being nominated in the Top 5 Best Medium-Size PRCA rodeos in the nation. Estes Park Western Heritage (EPWH) continues to set the bar high in all areas of the rodeo world. A second round of the “Behind the Chutes” tour was added and sold out, setting the Rooftop Rodeo 4 apart from other rodeos. Town staff gave a presentation at the 2014 PRCA conference in Las Vegas on how rodeo committees work together in the industry; EPWH brought in Professional Bull Riding (PBR) as a new two-day event with more than 2,300 people attending. Bringing in a nationally recognized event like this is new for the Events team. It was a great success and is back on the books as a four-day event in 2015; Ranch Horse Versatility was back for a second year. This show specialized in ranch trail, ranch riding, reining and working cow. New events always bring new people to the facility to see what the show is all about; this was no exception. Parades Catch the Glow parade drew an estimated 32,500 people; Rooftop Rodeo parade saw a large crowd of about 4,000 people. Event Center and Pavilion Pavilion was completed in May; Wool Market was the first event in both buildings; Following the Wool Market, the Pavilion was set with stalls for the entire summer horse show season; The Event Center’s planned completion date was in April; however staff worked with the contractor and building officials to allow temporary use during the event season; Both buildings are coming together nicely as staff learns buildings operations and how to best set up for different events. Looking ahead Our sales and marketing effort via connections with the industry has already brought 20 events for 2015; A new website is up and running and pictures are available; Many events are booked in the off-season, contributing to a year-round economy; The completion of these two buildings brings the facility closer to the goal of having all new stalls on the property; Staff feels the horse/fairgrounds side of the property is 95% booked during the summer season, with a few small openings available between shows ; Equestrian shows using the new facilities are appreciative and supportive of the progress and amenities. 5 Event staff news The Events staff added another full time Maintenance W orker and a new Event Coordinator. These additions were imperative as the facilities and event season expand; Staff focus continues on the Event Center and Pavilion as well as developing events during the off-season; Staff will continue work with the Event Advisory Team as the group has been beneficial in recognizing and meeting the community needs; Staff works to provide a safe environment for both the animals and users of the property; A new recycle program is under way as well as new plantings to help eliminate wind erosion previously seen on the property. 6 Senior Services Division – Estes Park Senior Center - Lori Mitchell Overall, how did 2014 attendance numbers compare to prior years? Overall / 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Cumulative 2010-2014 annual attendance 29,776 34,228 31,590 29,668 34,272 182,625 Key highlights Overall number of visits was 16% higher compared to 2013 ; it is the highest annual attendance number on record; Attendance at programs was 17,413 or 20% higher than the 2013 total of 14,553; Attendance at planned programs averaged 97% as compared to 89% in 2013 ; Meals on Wheels served 5,095 meals as compared to 5,166 in 2013 ; The Fourth Street Café served 6,518 meals as compared to 6,412 in 2013; Total meals served was 11,613 as compared to 11,578 in 2013; Seven fitness classes were held weekly plus three additional fall prevention series classes with 4,030 total visits to fitness programs. Day trips operated at 73% capacity with 10 of 13 trips completed and 133 participants. Our strategy of reducing the number of trips offered prompted increased participation from the 39% in 2013. Senior Services’ program focus areas included health and wellness, general adult education / lifelong learning, senior outreach and solutions, recreation and entertainment, community-wide events such as open houses, coffee hours and breakfasts, social/luncheon events and new in 2014, intergenerational events with Families for Estes. Within those focus areas listed above there were: o 30 general education / lifelong learning programs; o 7 series classes ranging from four to 12 weeks in length; o 10 recurring classes ranging from two to 12 sessions; o 20 community-wide or social/luncheon events. The Senior Center is a key community hub for older adults. Providing opportunity and space for drop-in social interaction, pursuit of recreational interests or hobbies and independent activity remains a primary function. More than 20 different drop-in opportunities are offered weekly in addition to organized programs. In 2014, over 12,000 visits were made to drop-in activities. 7 Collaborations Senior Services relies on the power of effective collaboration to develop and provide programs and services. Collaborations include numerous individual instructors as well as agencies, businesses and organizations. Here are a few of our key partners: Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. Town of Estes Park staff -varying depts. Estes Park Internet Computer Users Group Families for Estes Mountain Top Physical Therapy Bell Policy Center Larimer County Health Department Red Cross Mental Health Mountain Outreach Better Business Bureau Park School District Adult Outreach AARP Aspen Club of the University of Colorado Health Family Medical Clinic/Estes Park Medical Center Alzheimer’s Association Good Samaritan Village Disabled Resource Services/Ensight Skills Center Estes Park Blue Santa Estes Park Salvation Army Larimer County Office on Aging United Way of Larimer County Colorado State University Extension Estes Park Home Care and Hospice Estes Valley Library Via Mobility Services Meditate in the Mountains Yoga MedX of Estes Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Middle School Student Council Colorado Association of Senior Centers National Council on Aging/National Institute of Senior Centers/Northern Colorado Senior Resource Network Foundation on Aging for Larimer County/Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities Catering for All Occasions AmeriCorps volunteers Salud Clinic Quota Foundation Community Thrift Shop Senior Pro Charity Rodeo We’re looking forward to an exciting future at the Community Center. 8 2014 Grants to Senior Services total $29,196 Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Inc. (EPSCC, INC.) $6,800.00 in program support. In 2014, EPSCC, Inc. membership reached 570. United Way of Larimer County $2,956.00 general operating support for meal programs Estes Park Community Thrift Shop $5,000 for Meals on Wheels operating supplies Larimer County Commissioners $2,475 general operating support Larimer County Office on Aging $4,400 to purchase 200 blizzard boxes $6,240 to develop N’ Balance fall prevention classes Colorado Senior Pro Charity Rodeo Association $1,325.00 for Meals on Wheels operating support Senior Services staff news Manager Mitchell participated in Front Range focus groups and activities in the Senior Services field: Larimer County Office on Aging (LCOA) study on senior nutrition programs; LCOA 3-5 year development plan focus group; The new Families for Estes partnership, Families and Seniors Together (F.A.S.T.) Foundation on Aging for Larimer County’s (FOA) premier fundraising event, The Passions Project: Larimer County, a black and white photography exhibit created by Heidi Wagner Photography. We brought the exhibit to Estes Park after its debut in Fort Collins. The exhibit features unique and moving images of older adults in Larimer County living with passion and purpose; FOA Livable Communities/Partnership for Age Friendly Communities focus groups involving distribution of PAF survey materials to residents and attendance at the inaugural symposium on aging, KS. Program Coordinator Claypool received certification as a Consortium for Older Adult Wellness N’ Balance Instructor as part of a LCOA fall prevention initiative. 9 Town of Estes Park facilities rental program The demand for meeting space proved to be the common denominator for increased use of meeting rooms in 2014. For example, the number of Senior Center rentals increased by 47% and the number of Museum Meeting Room rentals increased by 13% as compared to 2013. In addition, the number of Senior Center non-rental uses increased by 17% and the Museum by 16% as compared to 2013. 2004 - 2014 rental history Cumulative totals Senior Center Museum meeting room O’Connor Picnic Pavilion Total all sites Number of rental uses *does not include the number of community bridge groups 128 133 154 415 Number of rental users (# people) *does not include individuals in community bridge groups 5,752 5,782 10,599 22,133 Number of non-rental uses 432 1,045 29 1,506 Number of non-rental users (# people) 8,018 22,384 1,845 32,247 Total number of uses 560 1,178 183 1,921 Total number of people 13,770 28,166 12,444 54,380 Cumulative revenue $ 36,578.80 $ 20,301.00 $ 33,261.50 $ 90,141.30 Cumulative expenses* * minor expenses are not tracked $ 350.00 $ 350.00 $ 14,536.87 $ 15,236.87 2014 specific data Senior Center Museum Picnic area 2014 totals Rental uses 41 15 26 82 Rental users (# people) 1,639 643 1,884 4,166 Non-rental uses 63 143 0 206 Non-rental users (# people) 1,178 2,772 0 4,028 Total uses 104 158 26 288 Total users (# people) 2,817 3,415 1,884 5,795 2014 revenue $ 10,070.00 $ 2,783.00 $ 6,400.00 $ 19,253.00 2014 expenses 350.00 350.00 $ 3,808.84 $4,508.84 10 Estes Park Museum Division – Derek Fortini Overall, how did 2014 attendance numbers compare to prior years? Venue 2010 2011* 2012 2013 2014 Cumulative 2010-2014 Museum Gallery 6,535 9,140 11,799 11,101 11,277 49,852 Meeting Room 2,919 3,538 3,010 3,115 3,415 15,997 Programs and Tours 8,451 8,382 6,408 4,821 2,609** 30,721 Hydroplant 1,246 1,352 1,470 1,737 1,190 6,995 Total 19,151 22,412 22,687 20,774 18,491 103,565 *The Museum installed an electronic attendance counter in July 2011. Key highlights Total attendance was 18,491 as compared to 20,774 in 2013; The Hydroplant was open May 27 through August 31, 2014 ; **The drop-in attendance at programs and tours can be directly linked to changes in two programs normally hosted by the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. For the second year, the Friends did not host the Historic Tour as it was cancelled in 2013 because of the flood and not planned for 2014. Attendance was normally 500 – 600 participants for the Tour. Additionally, the annual 4th of July Coolest Car Show moved from Bond Park to the Event Center at the Fairgrounds; attendance dropped from an average of 5,500 down to 750. Programs Eighty-four programs were offered in 2014 as compared to 56 in 2013; Twenty-nine Downtown History W alking Tours were offered three days a week, June 23 through August 29 with 131 participants bringing $1,100 in revenue; Volunteer Docents and the Curator of Education ran this program. From September through December the Museum offered programs to celebrate Rocky Mountain National Park's Centennial (and will continue to do so through September of 2015). Programs were advertised in the Park’s promotional materials. Climb On! exhibit opening and gallery tours; "National Park-to Park Highway" presentation; "Geology of Climbing" presentation; "Owls", a children's craft activity. 11 Other programs covered a wide variety of subjects including preservation, art history, natural and local history and the arts: Cake decorating provided insight about impressionist painter Birger Sandzén who was featured in an exhibit during the first half of the year; Personal photograph preservation workshops; Reenactment of Al Birch outside the Birch Cabin at the Knoll-Willows Open Space; Excursions to the Historic Rocky Ridge Music Center; The W.O.L.F. Sanctuary brought a live wolf to the Museum to provide a historical perspective about the wolf in this area and its relationship with human settlers; University of Colorado geology rock formation program tied to rock climbing; Local author program on climate change / ecosystems in Rocky Mountain National Park. Grant to the Estes Park Museum Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation Community Grant - $434 for Downtown History Walking Tours and the History by Bike Tours supplies including an iPad and a durable case to store and view historical photographs from the Museum collection along tours. 12 Exhibits The temporary exhibit Sandzén in Estes Park closed on August 3, 2014: This exhibit focused on renowned Swedish artist Birger Sandzén (1871 – 1954); Loans were secured from private collectors and the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery in Lindsborg, Kansas; The exhibit was very well received and highly attended; it presented new primary research conducted by Museum staff and created an opportunity for unique programming and forged great relations with the Sandzén Memorial Gallery. New exhibits Climb On! and Gripped run Sept. 26 – Oct. 4, 2015: 125 people attended the opening; Both support Rocky Mountain National Park’s Centennial and have been very well received; 18 oral histories were gathered over two years from multigenerational local climbers (a collaboration with the Estes Valley Library District); Granite boulders, sub-alpine crags, and high mountain walls make the Estes Valley a world class training ground for elite and amateur climbers alike ; Gripped features photography that captures bouldering in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park and includes public photographs of the local bouldering scene. 13 Collections management Acquisitions The collections hold was lifted from the previous year; As a result, 4,798 objects were donated and catalogued from 42 donors; This high number was skewed by a single donation (see below); however, when that donation is taken out, the numbers are consistent with annual averages before the prior years with approximately 300 donations and 30 to 50 donors. The most significant donation came from the Estes Park Trail-Gazette and included a large collection of over 2,500 photographs, 2,000 historic newspapers from 1928 to 1968, and numerous other miscellaneous magazines, inserts, and research files . Loans Four objects were loaned to the Boulder History Museum for their exhibit The Evolution of Activewear, from April to August; The Museum received object loans from 11 local climbers that make up the majority of the displayed objects in the Climb On! exhibit. Deaccessioning/collections refinement Phase 1 of the deaccessioning/collections refinement project was completed in 2013; Phase 2 was completed in 2014 where Museum staff examined the list of objects to be considered for deaccessioning and determined which objects would in fact be deaccessioned; Phase 3 was started and will determine the best method of deaccessioning. The Curator of Collections has begun contacting other institutions that may be interested in receiving objects from the Estes Park Museum collection. To date, none of those institutions have responded, which allows the Museum to take other planned steps according to the project outline; With the large number of donations in 2014 and increased activity with collections in the near future, the deaccessioning project is expected to be ongoing for a couple of years. 14 Environmental management In 2013, the Museum updated its environmental monitoring equipment from analog hygrothermographs to digital dataloggers; In 2014, the Museum added fifteen more dataloggers (thanks to public donations to the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc.) to increase the scope and accuracy of its environmental monitoring; The Museum subscribed to eClimateNotebook, an online service for digital dataloggers that provides tools and resources for environmental management. (Attached to this annual report* is the Museum environmental report for 2014, created with eClimateNotebook); * Comment about attached report: Colorado weather and climate lend to relatively easier collections care than other states. Although two areas have been identified as “at risk,” they should not be a large concern. The Main Gallery and the National Park Service Headquarters (NPS) Building naturally have more variables because they are publicly accessed spaces. The concerns flagged for both spaces include having an environment with too little humidity and a somewhat large fluctuation of humidity (specifically the NPS building). Our numbers are so close to preferred levels that no action is necessary, although staff will monitor all areas closely. Collections care The Museum applied for, but did not receive, a National Endowment for the Humanities preservation grant to support a rehousing project in our offsite storage. Progress was made, in spite of the grant, by reducing expenses within the collections budget in order to purchase archival boxes to rehouse some artifacts. While the project may take a bit longer to accomplish without the grant, staff is making every effort to address and prioritize the project and look for future grant opportunities. Research Staff spent 73 hours responding to 77 public researcher questions as compared to 47 questions and 49.5 hours in 2013; Seventeen individuals spent forty-nine hours researching the Museum collection; Museum staff strives to answer research questions in a timely manner or, if t he question is out of the scope of Museum resources, researchers are directed to other sources more able to assist them. Museum staff news Staff was able to visit/tour/network with the Byers-Evans House (Denver), the Western Center for the Conservation of Fine Arts (Denver), and the Mountaineering Museum (Golden); Staff provided outreach to the new curators at the YMCA Dorsey Museum and Rocky Mountain National Park Collections; Director Fortini attended a webinar specific to membership marketing (hosted by the American Association for State and Local History); 15 Curator of Education Mittelman attended a Museum Educators Roundtable at History Colorado in Denver to talk about how to conduct school group tours and to study the interactive elements of cutting-edge exhibits; The entire staff attended the Colorado-Wyoming Association of Museums annual conference in May and attended a number of workshops and tours. Beyond the Museum Museum staff had opportunity to represent cultural heritage outside the Museum walls. Director Fortini sat on the committee attempting to form a Creative Arts District in Estes Park; collaborated with History Colorado (Denver) to help gather stories for Rocky Mountain National Park’s Centennial; designed signs for the Estes Valley Recreation and Parks District the Lake Estes Trail featuring history of the lake and historic floods; Curator of Collections Hoerner sat on the Estes Park in Bloom committee; Director Fortini and Curator of Education Mittelman helped judge a number of student at the Estes Park Middle School which included projects created for a regional competition hosted by the University of Colorado called National History Day in Colorado. Visitor Services Division - Estes Park Visitor Center – Teri Salerno Visitor Center foot traffic The Estes Park Visitor Center (EPVC) had 391,367 visits as compared to 336,674 in 2013 which represents an increase of 16.25% for the year; At the 2014 half-year mark, visitation was down 4.13% as compared to 2013, with 5,332 fewer visits; After four strong months in July, August, September, and October, visitation turned around, and was up nearly 18% YTD through October 31 with 56,489 more visits for that period; Both November and December were slightly down, with 1,796 fewer visits as compared to the same two-month period in 2013; Overall, 2014 was the second busiest year since the EPVC opened to the public in 2006. Visitor Center foot traffic: 2010 – 2014 1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Total 2014 27,953 95,887 210,509 57,018 391,367 2013 27,030 102,142 174,146 33,356 336,674 2012 31,464 101,192 184,459 47,275 364,390 2011 32,960 100,558 212,458 55,716 401,692 2010 19,877 76,080 179,627 49,394 324,978 16 Month-by-month comparison of visitor counts: 2012 – 2014 The graph illustrates similar visitation patterns when comparing the last three years, except for September and October 2013, where we see the impact of the flood. Visitor Center telephone calls Staff fielded 13,601 calls as compared to 15,500 in 2013, a decrease of 12.25%. Number of telephone calls 2010 – 2014 1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Total 2014 2,090 3,866 5,532 2,057 13,601 2013 2,055 4,087 6,313 3,045 15,500 2012 2,357 5,112 6,368 2,341 16,178 2011 3,119 5,946 8,779 2,855 20,699 2010 3,934 7,162 9,772 3,224 24,092 0 10000 20000 30000 40000 50000 60000 70000 80000 90000 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2012 2013 2014 17 Call inquiry data In 2013 and 2014, call center staff tracked types of telephone inquiries; A single caller may have had one question or many questions; all questions from callers were documented; Little variance existed between 2013 and 2014 when comparing the nineteen categories; staff had sensed the type of questions asked each year were similar, yet there was no way of confirming this until now; Given the stability of the data, Visitor Services will conduct this type of survey again in a few years to compare to the baseline data collected in 2013 and 2014. Inquiry Type 2014 2013 Inquiry Type 2014 2013 RMNP 17% 17% Lodging 1 N 4% 5% Weather/Road 15% 17% Th to Do (Rec) 4% 3% Th to Do (Event) 8% 9% Th to Do (Bus) 4% 1% Lodging 2+ N 8% 8% Miscellaneous 2% 3% General Q: EP 6% 7% Gen Q outside EP 2% 2% Ref. to others 6% 5% Shopping 2% 2% Visitor Guide 5% 5% Wildlife 2% 1% Lodging Gen Qs 5% 5% Dining 1% 1% Camping 4% 4% Group Info Req 1% 1% Town Shuttles 4% 4% 18 Visitor Center inaugural open house An open house was held on April 2 to demonstrate how the Center supports the local businesses and community: Over 100 people attended two sessions (morning and afternoon/early evening); Staff and volunteers assisted during the event while guests asked questions, explored the building, and reviewed displays of handouts available to the public; Downtown Trolley rides in the new “Elkhorn Express” gave participants the opportunity to learn about the 2014 shuttle season; Feedback confirmed that offering an “inside” view of the Visitor Center was successful and appreciated; The Visitor Services team intends to hold an open house annually before the start of the summer season. Visitor Center volunteers: The Ambassadors Twelve retired and seven are new; there are 52 volunteers on the roster currently; This includes four part-time Estes Park residents who work only in the summer; Ambassadors provide daily assistance starting in May and move to weekends only starting in October; Anyone is welcome to attend m onthly Ambassador to learn more about becoming an Ambassador; updates are provide by Town staff, Visit Estes Park staff, and the Ambassador Officers; Monthly meetings include an educational program and an opportunity for ongoing training and fellowship; A fall volunteer appreciation breakfast was held with 40 attending. Visitor Services annual training The seventh annual Visitor Services training was held on May 13 for the volunteer Ambassadors and Visitor Services staff. This year, the Estes Area Lodging Association (EALA) surprised the group as explained by EALA President, Elizabeth Fogarty: “We have arranged a special surprise for them! The EALA Board is providing food and drink beginning at 8:30 a.m. At 8:45 a.m. we will open the Town Hall doors and welcome the Ambassadors and Staff down a red carpet aisle adorned with balloons with all of us up front clapping and cheering them on. We will then present a plaque of appreciation and thank them for all of their hard work and dedication to our community.” During the training, presentations by personnel from RMNP, Special Events, Visitor Services, EVRPD, and Town Shuttles provided an excellent foundation; There were 41 volunteers, nine staff and two Visit Estes Park staff attending. Of the 35 evaluations received, 33 rated the training as excellent and 2 rated it as very good; 19 Annual training helps to prepare the Visitor Services division in supporting t he Town’s mission to provide an exceptional guest experience. The Visitor Services team strives at all times to provide current and accurate information to the public; this is a primary goal at the Center; For those Ambassadors unable to attend the May training, a mandatory make -up session was held in June. Additional training opportunities: Lodging, retail, and shuttle route tours In May, Ambassadors and Visitor Services staff toured 38 lodging properties with between 20 – 30 staff and volunteers attending each tour; Additionally, a special tour of the Baldpate Inn was provided in May with 20 attending; In June, staff and volunteers toured 30 local retail businesses; Retail and lodging tours are organized through an invitation process. Businesses are selected to participate in either tour on a first-come, first-served basis, weighted against other criteria: 1) most recent year last toured; and 2) the total times on the tour since the tours began. New businesses and those never before on the tour are always given first priority. During the June Ambassador meeting, Rocky Mountain Transit provided the third annual tour of the shuttle routes for the season. Feedback from participants once again confirmed the tour’s success. This tour will continue to be organized each year . Visitor Center staff manage ever-changing information through frequent training and updates. Our guests are well-informed, happy they came and wanting to return, which supports the Town’s mission to be the preferred Colorado mountain destination. Retail sales revenue Visitor Center retail sales totaled $39,533, a 35% increase as compared to 2013. Retail items sold at the Visitor Center include: books, post cards, DVDs that promote the area and calendars. Retail revenue by year 2014 $39,533 2013 $29,296 2012 $34,499 2011 $39,192 2010 $40,175 20 Visitor Center operation Summer hours ran May 17 through October 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday; Winter hours run October 6 through May 17, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday; In the summer of 2013, the Visitor Center opened at 8:00 a.m., one hour earlier than in previous years. This earlier morning service continued in 2014. Staff discovered guests appreciated the extra hour the Visitor Center is open. The typical questions that time of day pertain to the day’s activities, questions about Rocky Mountain National Park and things to do in the area. Estes Park FREE Shuttles – Brian Wells Ridership achievements: Ridership remained high and the Town offered additional service for several events and weekends during the year; Ridership by residents and summer workers held steady at about 30% of total ridership; 2014 total ridership (regular service combined with additional service) was 90,083. Nine year summer ridership total: 432,192 21 Ridership totals by routes 19,889 10,545 15,629 9346 2012 Ridership Totals by Route 33.8% 17.9% 26.6% 15.9% 2012 Ridership Totals: % of Route Total 22 Additional transportation provided The Town provided transportation for guests and residents during several events outside of the summer shuttle season. 2014 spring ridership total 2014 fall ridership total The Town set a ridership record for July 4th in 2014. Most bus trips had standing room only on throughout the day. Passengers were grateful for the free shuttles as per feedback from driver Steve N. on the Blue Route. The YMCA of the Rockies partnered with the Town to provided additional shuttle service for the 2014 YMCA World Council participants. An additional 500 passengers took advantage of the express service from the YMCA to downtown Estes Park on the evening of July 3 rd. 23 Shuttle service promotions The Stakeholder Shuttle Tour was included in the Visitor Center open house; Riders learned how the shuttles operate and took a ride on the Downtown Elkhorn Express along the Gold Route; The Town worked Good Samaritan Society Estes Park Village to organize a “shuttle day out.” Five residents rode the Blue, Red, and Brown routes. The event helped residents get comfortable with transferring buses. Several residents take advantage of riding the Blue route just to “get out and about.” The Town held an America in Bloom photo contest Photo by Arthur Messal - winner Passenger and community feedback We value and seek input from our riders; local residents and guests are equally important when sharing feedback with our staff. “I would like to let you know how much I have appreciated the Estes Park Free Shuttles! I used the brown shuttles several times to connect to the RMNP transportation or to go into town. The shuttles are on schedule, the buses (are) clean and the drivers are friendly and helpful. This is a great service! Thanks” - Judy J. from White Bear Lake, MN “I just wanted to say, on behalf of Paradise on the River and all our guests out here on the Brown Route, how valuable the Free Shuttle is to our end of town. I have campers all the time without vehicles and it’s a fabulous thing we can offer access to Estes Park and RMNP. Our only comment in addition would be to extend the season on both ends (earlier and later). I’m hoping once ridership reaches a certain level you may consider it but just wanted to say we would heartily agree! Thank you!” - Diana Eldridge, owner 24 “This is our first visit to Colorado and we relied completely on the free shuttle service for transportation. We want to specifically give compliments to (shuttle drivers) Steve, Fred, and Martha – all went above and beyond to provide us with helpful information and safe transportation. We look forward to our next visit.” - Stephanie O. (no location given) Shuttle committee The members of the Shuttle Committee continue to work on ways to improve service and increase passenger access. Participants included Janice Crow, Elizabeth Fogarty, Wayne Groome, John Hannon, Lindsay Lamson, Lynette Lott, Brooks Lloyd, Sandy Osterman, Julie Pieper, Justin Kearney, Kate Rusch, Teri Salerno, and Bo Winslow; Sandy Osterman acted as the liaison from the Shuttle Committee to the Transportation Advisory Board, sharing information between the groups. Shuttle staff news Coordinator Wells participated in Front Range transportation groups. Senior Transportation Coalition - interacted with various transportation agencies serving seniors in Larimer County: Upper Front Range Transit Work Group (CDOT) - identified and shared future goals for the shuttle program, adding them to the Colorado Department of Transportation’s statewide plan. Our information and participation created the opportunity to receive state and federal grant funding. Appreciation We appreciate working with Rocky Mountain Transit Management’s General Manager, Janice Crow and her staff (drivers, cleaners, mechan ics, and administration). They continually offer a high level of dedication and exemplary customer service . Cobb MacDonald Cabin Estes Park Museum 2014-02-07 to 2014-12-31 10 months, 22 days Type of Decay Risks & Metrics Evaluation & General Comments Natural Aging Chemical decay of organic materials GOOD TWPI = 121 Slow rate of chemical decay in organic materials such as paper, leather, textiles, plastics and dyes Mechanical Damage Physical damage to hygroscopic materials OK % DC = 0.72 % EMC min = 6.4 % EMC max = 9 Generally OK, but sensitive or fast responding hygroscopic materials such as paintings, rare books, vellum manuscripts or musical instruments will be at elevated risk of physical damage due to fluctuations of humidity. Mold Risk Mold growth in area or on collection objects GOOD MRF = 0 Minimal risk of mold growth. Metal Corrosion Corrosion of metal components or objects OK % EMC max = 9 Generally OK, but archeological or salt-encrusted metals may corrode due to extended periods of moderately high levels of humidity. Preservation Environment Evaluation Temperature °F Relative Humidity % RH Graphs Temperature Relative Humidity Dew Point T°F Mean 51.5 T°F Median 65.4 T°F Stdev 14.5 T°F Min 0.5 T°F Max 81.3 %RH Mean 39 %RH Median 39 %RH Stdev 8 %RH Min 14 %RH Max 63 DP°F Mean 27.2 DP°F Median 17.3 DP°F Stdev 14.1 DP°F Min -18.6 DP°F Max 58.1 Statistics eClimateNotebook® - Image Permanence Institute - Rochester Institute of Technology - © 2015 Overview Report - Created: 2015-01-15 Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan 2015 30°F 40°F 50°F 60°F 70°F 80°F 90°F 100°F Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan 2015 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Collections Room Estes Park Museum 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 1 year Type of Decay Risks & Metrics Evaluation & General Comments Natural Aging Chemical decay of organic materials OK TWPI = 61 Generally OK, but fast decaying organic materials such as acidic paper, color photographs and cellulosic plastics will be at elevated risk due to the cumulative effects of temperature and humidity Mechanical Damage Physical damage to hygroscopic materials GOOD % DC = 0.18 % EMC min = 8.3 % EMC max = 9 Minimal risk of physical damage to most hygroscopic materials such as paintings, rare books and furniture. Mold Risk Mold growth in area or on collection objects GOOD MRF = 0 Minimal risk of mold growth. Metal Corrosion Corrosion of metal components or objects OK % EMC max = 9 Generally OK, but archeological or salt-encrusted metals may corrode due to extended periods of moderately high levels of humidity. Preservation Environment Evaluation Temperature °F Relative Humidity % RH Graphs Temperature Relative Humidity Dew Point T°F Mean 64.5 T°F Median 64 T°F Stdev 2.1 T°F Min 58.2 T°F Max 71 %RH Mean 46 %RH Median 45 %RH Stdev 2 %RH Min 39 %RH Max 56 DP°F Mean 43.1 DP°F Median 42.8 DP°F Stdev 2.1 DP°F Min 38.1 DP°F Max 50.6 Statistics eClimateNotebook® - Image Permanence Institute - Rochester Institute of Technology - © 2015 Overview Report - Created: 2015-01-15 Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan 2015 30°F 40°F 50°F 60°F 70°F 80°F 90°F 100°F Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan 2015 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Hydroplant Estes Park Museum 2014-02-18 to 2014-12-31 10 months, 11 days Type of Decay Risks & Metrics Evaluation & General Comments Natural Aging Chemical decay of organic materials GOOD TWPI = 109 Slow rate of chemical decay in organic materials such as paper, leather, textiles, plastics and dyes Mechanical Damage Physical damage to hygroscopic materials OK % DC = 1.12 % EMC min = 5.5 % EMC max = 9.5 Generally OK, but sensitive or fast responding hygroscopic materials such as paintings, rare books, vellum manuscripts or musical instruments will be at elevated risk of physical damage due to fluctuations of humidity. Mold Risk Mold growth in area or on collection objects GOOD MRF = 0 Minimal risk of mold growth. Metal Corrosion Corrosion of metal components or objects OK % EMC max = 9.5 Generally OK, but archeological or salt-encrusted metals may corrode due to extended periods of moderately high levels of humidity. Preservation Environment Evaluation Temperature °F Relative Humidity % RH Graphs Temperature Relative Humidity Dew Point T°F Mean 55.2 T°F Median 62.4 T°F Stdev 11.3 T°F Min 17.5 T°F Max 78.4 %RH Mean 39 %RH Median 39 %RH Stdev 10 %RH Min 16 %RH Max 64 DP°F Mean 30.1 DP°F Median 15.1 DP°F Stdev 12.9 DP°F Min -3.1 DP°F Max 54 Statistics eClimateNotebook® - Image Permanence Institute - Rochester Institute of Technology - © 2015 Overview Report - Created: 2015-01-15 Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan 2015 30°F 40°F 50°F 60°F 70°F 80°F 90°F 100°F Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan 2015 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Hydroplant Cottage Estes Park Museum 2014-02-18 to 2014-12-31 10 months, 11 days Type of Decay Risks & Metrics Evaluation & General Comments Natural Aging Chemical decay of organic materials GOOD TWPI = 109 Slow rate of chemical decay in organic materials such as paper, leather, textiles, plastics and dyes Mechanical Damage Physical damage to hygroscopic materials OK % DC = 0.94 % EMC min = 5.4 % EMC max = 8.8 Generally OK, but sensitive or fast responding hygroscopic materials such as paintings, rare books, vellum manuscripts or musical instruments will be at elevated risk of physical damage due to fluctuations of humidity. Mold Risk Mold growth in area or on collection objects GOOD MRF = 0 Minimal risk of mold growth. Metal Corrosion Corrosion of metal components or objects OK % EMC max = 8.8 Generally OK, but archeological or salt-encrusted metals may corrode due to extended periods of moderately high levels of humidity. Preservation Environment Evaluation Temperature °F Relative Humidity % RH Graphs Temperature Relative Humidity Dew Point T°F Mean 57.3 T°F Median 63.1 T°F Stdev 9 T°F Min 27.7 T°F Max 74.3 %RH Mean 36 %RH Median 36 %RH Stdev 7 %RH Min 23 %RH Max 48 DP°F Mean 30.3 DP°F Median 32.8 DP°F Stdev 11.4 DP°F Min 1.2 DP°F Max 50 Statistics eClimateNotebook® - Image Permanence Institute - Rochester Institute of Technology - © 2015 Overview Report - Created: 2015-01-15 Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan 2015 30°F 40°F 50°F 60°F 70°F 80°F 90°F 100°F Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan 2015 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Light & Power Estes Park Museum 2014-02-10 to 2014-12-31 10 months, 19 days Type of Decay Risks & Metrics Evaluation & General Comments Natural Aging Chemical decay of organic materials GOOD TWPI = 121 Slow rate of chemical decay in organic materials such as paper, leather, textiles, plastics and dyes Mechanical Damage Physical damage to hygroscopic materials OK % DC = 0.61 % EMC min = 6.4 % EMC max = 8.6 Generally OK, but sensitive or fast responding hygroscopic materials such as paintings, rare books, vellum manuscripts or musical instruments will be at elevated risk of physical damage due to fluctuations of humidity. Mold Risk Mold growth in area or on collection objects GOOD MRF = 0 Minimal risk of mold growth. Metal Corrosion Corrosion of metal components or objects OK % EMC max = 8.6 Generally OK, but archeological or salt-encrusted metals may corrode due to extended periods of moderately high levels of humidity. Preservation Environment Evaluation Temperature °F Relative Humidity % RH Graphs Temperature Relative Humidity Dew Point T°F Mean 53.3 T°F Median 66.2 T°F Stdev 12.9 T°F Min 13.6 T°F Max 88.3 %RH Mean 37 %RH Median 37 %RH Stdev 9 %RH Min 17 %RH Max 65 DP°F Mean 27.3 DP°F Median 17.2 DP°F Stdev 12.8 DP°F Min -9.4 DP°F Max 53.7 Statistics eClimateNotebook® - Image Permanence Institute - Rochester Institute of Technology - © 2015 Overview Report - Created: 2015-01-15 Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan 2015 30°F 40°F 50°F 60°F 70°F 80°F 90°F 100°F Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan 2015 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Main Gallery Estes Park Museum 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 1 year Type of Decay Risks & Metrics Evaluation & General Comments Natural Aging Chemical decay of organic materials OK TWPI = 70 Generally OK, but fast decaying organic materials such as acidic paper, color photographs and cellulosic plastics will be at elevated risk due to the cumulative effects of temperature and humidity Mechanical Damage Physical damage to hygroscopic materials RISK % DC = 1.22 % EMC min = 3.9 % EMC max = 8.3 Heightened risk of physical damage to any hygroscopic material, such as paintings, rare books, furniture, paper, leather, film, or color photos, due to extremely low or high levels of humidity, and / or excessive humidity fluctuation. Mold Risk Mold growth in area or on collection objects GOOD MRF = 0 Minimal risk of mold growth. Metal Corrosion Corrosion of metal components or objects OK % EMC max = 8.3 Generally OK, but archeological or salt-encrusted metals may corrode due to extended periods of moderately high levels of humidity. Preservation Environment Evaluation Temperature °F Relative Humidity % RH Graphs Temperature Relative Humidity Dew Point T°F Mean 69.4 T°F Median 69.6 T°F Stdev 1.9 T°F Min 62.7 T°F Max 73 %RH Mean 26 %RH Median 22 %RH Stdev 10 %RH Min 10 %RH Max 49 DP°F Mean 31.8 DP°F Median 17.6 DP°F Stdev 10.4 DP°F Min 9.3 DP°F Max 52.2 Statistics eClimateNotebook® - Image Permanence Institute - Rochester Institute of Technology - © 2015 Overview Report - Created: 2015-01-15 Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan 2015 30°F 40°F 50°F 60°F 70°F 80°F 90°F 100°F Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan 2015 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% NPS Building Estes Park Museum 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 1 year Type of Decay Risks & Metrics Evaluation & General Comments Natural Aging Chemical decay of organic materials OK TWPI = 68 Generally OK, but fast decaying organic materials such as acidic paper, color photographs and cellulosic plastics will be at elevated risk due to the cumulative effects of temperature and humidity Mechanical Damage Physical damage to hygroscopic materials RISK % DC = 1.57 % EMC min = 4.1 % EMC max = 9.8 Heightened risk of physical damage to any hygroscopic material, such as paintings, rare books, furniture, paper, leather, film, or color photos, due to extremely low or high levels of humidity, and / or excessive humidity fluctuation. Mold Risk Mold growth in area or on collection objects GOOD MRF = 0 Minimal risk of mold growth. Metal Corrosion Corrosion of metal components or objects OK % EMC max = 9.8 Generally OK, but archeological or salt-encrusted metals may corrode due to extended periods of moderately high levels of humidity. Preservation Environment Evaluation Temperature °F Relative Humidity % RH Graphs Temperature Relative Humidity Dew Point T°F Mean 67.6 T°F Median 67.6 T°F Stdev 2.7 T°F Min 59.5 T°F Max 77.5 %RH Mean 31 %RH Median 27 %RH Stdev 12 %RH Min 13 %RH Max 60 DP°F Mean 34.5 DP°F Median 32.6 DP°F Stdev 11.5 DP°F Min 10.8 DP°F Max 57.6 Statistics eClimateNotebook® - Image Permanence Institute - Rochester Institute of Technology - © 2015 Overview Report - Created: 2015-01-15 Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan 2015 30°F 40°F 50°F 60°F 70°F 80°F 90°F 100°F Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan 2015 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%