HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Community Development Community Services 2015-06-25Thursday, June 25, 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.Status of the Downtown RFP (Verbal).Director Chilcott
ii. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions.
3. COMMUNITY SERVICES
a) RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD
i.None.
b) REPORTS
i. Event Report.Coordinator Jacobson
ii. Senior Services Quarterly Report.Manager Mitchell
iii. Shuttle Update.Coordinator Wells
iv.Museum Expansion Status (Verbal).Director Fortini
v. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions.
4. ADJOURN
AGENDA
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, April 23, 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
23rd day of April, 2015.
Committee: Chair Ericson, Trustees Holcomb and Phipps
Attending: Chair Ericson, Trustees Holcomb and Phipps
Also Attending: Town Administrator Lancaster, Directors Chilcott and
Winslow, Managers Salerno and Lynch, Curator of
Education Mittelman, Coordinators Wells and Jacobson, and
Deputy Town Clerk Deats
Absent: None
Chair Ericson called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
None.
STAFF COMMENT.
Town Administrator Lancaster introduced Travis Machalek to the Committee. Travis
was hired as the Assistant Town Administrator and began work on April 20, 2015.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
Quarterly Community Development Report – Director Chilcott provided a report on
the activities of the Community Development Department through the first quarter of
2015. Highlights included:
o Building permits and safety services have both seen a significant rise in activity.
Permits, valuations and fees have increased 29% over the same period of time in
2014. These figures do not include the Falcon Ridge project which will be
included in the next quarter’s statistics. She noted that some plan reviews are
being contracted out to local firms to maintain the current plan review timetable
and a high level of customer service.
o Adoption of the 2015 International Building Code is on track. The Board of
Appeals (BOA) is participating in the process by reviewing significant changes
that may need local amendments. Trustee Phipps requested the dangerous
building code be included as an agenda item at a study session in August to
coincide with the BOA discussion of this topic.
o Addressing project to enhance public safety and easier location of properties is
ongoing.
o Flood Plain Management continues, focusing on recovery, mitigation, funding,
insurance, and working with the watershed coalition. An estimated $8 million
worth of damage occurred in the downtown corridor during the flood in
September 2015. It is estimated that it would take approximately $20 million to
repair the damage and reduce risk for future damage. Director Chilcott noted
that funding requests have not been particularly successful because funding
entities tend to look at individual portions of a project instead of looking at the big
picture. However, funding has been received for a hydrology study on Fall River,
the Big Thompson and Black Canyon; and a Downtown Neighborhood Plan.
o Sign Code rewrite is in process and on schedule with a goal of June 2015 for
completion.
o Modernization of the Comp Plan is ongoing.
o Vacation Home Rental meeting will be held on May 14th to collect public input
and will be a topic of discussion at an upcoming Study Session.
Community Development / Community Services – April 23, 2015 – Page 2
Verbal Updates –
o Lot 4 – Due to non-compliance issues that exist at the Stanley Hotel on
Lot 1, review of the development plan for Lot 4 has been delayed.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
CONTRACT FOR SHUTTLE SERVICES WITH ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRANSIT
MANAGEMENT.
Coordinator Wells brought forward a contract for shuttle services with McDonald Transit
Associates, Inc., Rocky Mountain Transit Management. The contract is the same as
last year’s contract with the exception of an increase in the hourly service rate. The rate
for 2015 will be $55.88/hour which includes routine maintenance, shuttle drivers,
insurance, and fuel costs up to $2.50 a gallon. In addition to the Town-owned trolley, a
second trolley will be rented for operation during the summer of 2015. The Committee
recommends the contract with Rocky Mountain Transit Management as specified
in the agreement with funding from accounts 101-5600-456-22-60 and 101-5600-
456-22-98 budgeted, be included as an item on the Consent Agenda at the May 12,
2015, Town Board meeting.
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
Museum Quarterly Report – Curator of Education Mittelman provided highlights from
the report.
o Two hands-on mountaineering programs were held in January and drew
approximately 40 participants.
o The Pioneers of the Peaks series drew 175 people in January, 77 people in
February, and 132 people in March. The series will continue with a variety of
speakers through June 2015.
o Oral histories about the September 2013 flood are being collected from a cross
section of the community.
o The “Climb On!” exhibit is attracting a new audience to the museum.
Curator Mittelman said lower attendance over the past few years may be attributed
to not participating in the community’s “Imagine This!” event, as well as less
participation in the Friends of the Museum’s historic tours and the Coolest Car
Show. Efforts to promote visitation to the Hydroplant include training the museum
volunteers to encourage visitors to add a tour of the Hydroplant to their Estes Park
experience. In regard to the museum collection facility, Directors Fortini, Winslow,
and Muhonen are working to put together an RFP. Staff will come forward to the full
Board in September with information related to a building and financial plan for the
facility.
Visitor Services Quarterly Report –
o Visitor counts were up 31% over first quarter 2014.
o The Visitor Center Open House will be held on Thursday, April 30th.
o Manager Salerno stated that the annual training for Visitor Center volunteers will
be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. She publicly thanked the Ambassadors for
the time and effort they devote to staffing the Visitors Center on weekends,
throughout the summer, and during the week when needed.
o Installation of kiosks in the Visitors Center will be postponed until September to
allow time for proper installation and training.
Facility Booking Update – Manager Lynch reported on bookings at Town facilities
and strategies to attract events to Estes Park.
o To date, 15 contracts have been signed and scheduled: two in the Event Center,
nine at the Conference Center, three at the Fall River Picnic area, and one at the
Senior Center. Room rental fees alone for these events equal $17,745.
o A gymnastic events will be held at the Event Center the first weekend of May.
o Website and print ads are utilized.
o Attendance at a national sports symposium in Milwaukee will provide an
opportunity to speak to many sporting event planners.
Community Development / Community Services – April 23, 2015 – Page 3
o Destination Colorado annual event will be held in August bringing approximately
50 event planners to Estes Park.
She said that some obstacles she encounters are:
o Larger events cannot be accommodated with the existing facilities.
o Conference Center is too small for many groups.
o Lodging not being a part of the venues is an issue for some groups.
o Utilizing shuttles between venues is inconvenient and adds to the total cost of
events.
o Groups requesting weekend dates during the summer cannot be accommodated.
Due to a previously scheduled appointment, Trustee Phipps left the meeting at 10:00
a.m.
Verbal Updates –
o Visit Estes Park (VEP) CEO Fogarty provided the Committee with
information about how the VEP marketing budget will be used to promote
visitation to Estes Park and events held at the Event Center. She said
approximately one-quarter of the budget is earmarked for print advertising,
with the balance being utilized for digital advertising, e-newsletters, paid
advertising on social media sites such as Facebook, and radio advertising.
o Upcoming Events – Event Coordinator Jacobson reported on upcoming
events which include: a gymnastics event the first weekend of May,
GeoFest, Duck Festival, dressage horse show, Western Days, JazzFest
25th Anniversary, Wool Market 25th Anniversary, and performers
scheduled for weekdays at various locations around Town such as Bond
Park and Riverside Plaza.
There being no further business, Chair Ericson adjourned the meeting at 10:30 a.m.
Cynthia Deats, Deputy Town Clerk
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CURRENT PROJECTS WITH QUASI‐JUDICIAL STATUS
Effective June 17, 2015
Rocky Mountain Performing Arts Center – 116 E. Elkhorn Avenue
Special Review, Amended Plat, Variance
Riverview Pines – 1150 W. Elkhorn Avenue
Development Plan & Preliminary Subdivision Plat
Stonebridge Estates Condominiums – 1185 Fish Creek Road
Supplemental Condominium Map #8
Marys Lake Replat – TBD Kiowa Court (Lot 7)
Amended Development Agreement
Marys Meadow Condominiums – TBD Kiowa Trail & TBD Bemish Court
Amended Development Plan 06‐01D
Stanley Hotel Event Pavilion – 333 E. Wonderview Avenue
Technical Review Committee
NOTE: This item will only be heard by Town Board if there is an appeal.
Community Services Memo
To: Community Development/ Community Services Committee
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Lexy Jacobson, Event Coordinator
Date: June 25, 2015
RE: Fairgrounds and Events Division- July and August Event Update
Report:
As we continue to plan and execute events, staff remains organized and in constant
communication with one another. You will see from the calendar below that we have
many days with several events happening simultaneously. This takes a high level of
planning and paying attention to the details! We are proud to see our event calendar
expanding to allow us to offer our community and guests a memorable experience in
Estes Park.
Upcoming events:
June
Visitors Center June 24th Bike to Work, Bike to Play
Bond Park June 24th Praise in the Park
Bond Park June 26th Cool Nights Cruz-In
Events Complex June 26th-27th Westernaires
Bond Park June 27th-28th Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
Performance Park June 27th Jazz in June Series
Events Complex June 27th-28th Arabian Horse Show
Events Complex June 29th-30th Professional Bull Riding
Downtown June 30th Bike Parade
Performance Park June 30th Movies in the Mountains
Where we are:
July
Performance Park
July 4th Estes Park Village Band Patriotic
Concert
Events Complex July 3rd-4th Professional Bull Riding
Events Complex July 3rd EPBOR Go 4th Festival
Event Center July 4th Coolest Car Show
Events Complex July 4th Fireworks
Downtown July 6th Rooftop Rodeo Parade
Events Complex
July 6th-July 12th
(no show on 7/9)
Rooftop Rodeo
Performance Park July 10th Teen Super Hero Yoga
Event Center July 13th Rodeo Dance
Events Complex
July 15th-August
8th
Hunter Jumper Horse Show
Bond Park July 18th Relay for Life
Performance Park
July 18th Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies: Summer
Series
The Estes Park Board of Realtors is hosting the 2nd Annual Go 4th Festival! The event is
teaming up with Professional Bull Riding to expand their market and gain more
participation. The Town has partnered with the event to assist with event attractions and
overall logistics. This is a great compliment to the weekend line up as it is fun for all
ages.
The most anticipated event of the season is right around the corner; the Rooftop Rodeo.
The Town has brought in a new stock contractor, Cervi Rodeo, as well as other
changes to shake things up. Fans can still expect to see 7 performances, mutton
bustin’, vendors and more!
Relay for Life will be changing locations this year from the Estes Park High School to
Bond Park. The organizers wanted to increase visibility and encourage more pass by
participation. Event Staff has worked with PD to ensure a safe foot path, ample amount
of lighting and security!
Where we’re going:
July
Performance Park
July 25th Rocky Mountain National Park
Centennial Concert
Performance Park July 26th Artist in Residence Series
Performance Park July 28th Movie in the Mountains
Bond Park July 31st Cool Nights Cruz-In
Throughout the Village August 1st Rocky Mountain Half Marathon
Performance Park August 2nd Taste of Shakespeare
Performance Park August 10th Estes Park Jazz Big Band Concert
Performance Park August 13th Kids Paint Out
Bond Park
August 15th-August
16th
Estes Park Wine Festival
Performance Park
August 15th Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies: Summer
Series
Rocky Mountain National Park has brought in Cowboy Brad to help celebrate the 100th
Anniversary on July 25th at Performance Park. The event is a free concert and is open
to the public!
The Rocky Mountain Half Marathon is back for year 3 in Estes Park. Vacation Races
has worked closely with Event staff and PD to create a challenging, yet attainable,
course to keep participants intrigued. We continue to see a need for this type of athletic
training at altitude and look forward to working with this group on future events.
New this year is the Estes Park Wine Festival. Guests can anticipate to see over 20
Colorado wineries, unique vendors, live entertainmen t and art demonstrations onsite.
Our staff has been working closely with the event organizer to help promote and
organize a successful 1st year event!
Community Services Memo
To: Community Development / Community Services Committee
From: Lori Mitchell, Senior Services Manager
Date: June 25, 2015
RE: Senior Services Quarterly Report
Quarterly report:
Attendance: Overall, how do 2015 numbers look year-to-date?
Significant increases continue in numbers of visits to all programs, services and rentals.
January through May - all visits to the Senior Center and Senior Services programs:
15,300 as compared to 11,804 in the same period in 2014, a 30% increase.
January through May - attendance at drop-in and planned programs:
Planned programs operating at 93% capacity;
8,141 program visits in the first 5 months as compared to 6,595 in the same
period in 2014, a 23% increase.
January through May - meal programs:
Meals on Wheels: 2,375 meals as compared to 1,865 for the same period in 2014,
a 27% increase;
Dining room: 2,746 meals as compared to 2,468 for the same period in 2014, an
11% increase.
January through May – Senior Center non-rentals and rentals
Non-rentals, use of facility for meetings: 357 users as compared to 241 for the same
period in 2014;
Rentals: 1,394 users as compared to 340 for the same period in 2014.
It’s exciting to see continued increases in attendance. By adding a new part -time (20-hour
per week) Program Coordinator in 2015, Senior Services staff is now developing new
opportunities based on the feedback from the Master Plan and implementing and
promoting program ideas and requests from citizens.
Estes Valley Community Recreation Center
Senior Services Manager Mitchell and EPSCC, Inc.'s Director of Development Judy Fontius
are working with the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) on their
Community Center Programs Committee. Manager Mitchell and Community Services
Director Bo Winslow are working with EVRPD, their architectural firms and community
center partners to review the facility layout, square footage and current cost estimates.
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A thriving community hub
Donor for arts and cultural trips
The Senior Center received a $3500 donation (held by EPSCC, Inc.) to help sponsor arts
and cultural trips offered by Senior Services. The funds are being used to offset the cost of
trips to dinner theatres, plays and museums by 50% this year, making these venues
accessible to a larger number of people.
Programs, events and trips
The December 2014 report featured programs for January 2015. The March 2015 report
featured programs for February, March and April. This report features programs for May,
June, July and August.
MAY
May 5: Cinco de Mayo luncheon
May 8: Mother’s Day luncheon (table service provided by Town employees)
May 5: EPMC Joint replacement program
May 12: Emergency Preparedness by Mountain Outreach
May 13: CSU Extension gardening program – in collaboration with Estes Valley Community
Garden
May 15: Saving Private Scott – Senior Learning Network program
May 24: Colorado Rockies vs. Giants – day trip to Denver
May 26: 911 program - Estes Park Police Department
May- June: N’ Balance fall prevention series – fourth series this year – grant funded
The Senior Center is a thriving
community hub - filled with
activity and involvement. Jean
McGuire, Jane Schoen and
Sunrise Rotarians served at the
St. Pat’s party; dedicated
volunteer Diane Rayburn retired
with a big send-off; over 75
attended a hat-themed Mother’s
Day luncheon; and three long-
time resident’s held a 90th
birthday party at the Center.
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JUNE
June 6: EPSCC, Inc. community / fundraising breakfast
June 9: Medicare 101 – UC Health Aspen Club
June 9: APPS for iPad and iPhone – Estes Park Internet Computer Users Group
June 10: Dream Interpretation with Mary Jo Heyen
June 12: Palette Partners – creating art through patience and trust – by Beth Headley
June 14: Singin’ In the Rain – day trip to Candlelight Dinner Playhouse
June 16: Everyone Can Give – Estes Valley Legacy / EPSCC, Inc. program
June 18: Franklin D. Roosevelt – Senior Learning Network program
June 19: EPMC sponsored community coffee hour
June 19: Father’s Day luncheon – table service by Quota Club
June 23: CSU Extension Master Gardener Panel Q & A – in collaboration with Estes Valley
Community Garden
June 25 and July 23: AARP Driver Safety Course
June 30: Memory Fitness Teasers – UC Health Aspen Club
JULY
July 7: EPMC sponsored FREE Rodeo lunch at Senior Center
July 8: Beware of Scams – EPPD Caleb Robertson
July 12: Colorado Rockies vs. Braves – day trip to Denver
July 13: Creating a Paper Trail for Your Heirs – Marsha Yelick
July 14: Rock On! Program by 85-year-old climber Robert Kelman
July 25: EPSCC, Inc. community / fundraising breakfast
July 27: Black Hawk and Central City – day trip
July 28: CSU Extension Native Grasses program – in collaboration with Estes Valley
Community Garden
AUGUST
August 1: Mary Poppins – day trip to Boulder Dinner Theatre
August 5: Colorado Rockies vs. Mariners - day trip to Denver
August 7: Senior Learning Network program - TBD
August 11: UC Health Aspen Club program - Advances in Cancer Treatment, Dr.Sorenson
August 14 and 19: Africa travelogue - Betty Hull
August 18: Effective Communication strategies - Alzheimer’s Association
August 18: iPad and iPhone class
August 20: EPSCC, Inc. members-only social
August 21: EPMC FREE community coffee hour
August 22: EPSCC, Inc. community / fundraising breakfast
August 24: CSU Extension Lacto-Fermentation program
August 29: Families for Estes/Senior Center (FAST) Grandparents Day Event with ice cream
and a magician!
Sept. 24: Colorado Rockies vs. Pirates – day trip to Denver
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RECURRING Programs – a sampling of what we mean by ‘drop-in’ opportunities
2nd and 3rd Thursdays: iPad and iPhone tutoring
January 26 – June 1: Great Courses: 30 Masterpieces of the Ancient World - series
Fourth Wednesdays: Medicare counseling
Third Mondays: Blood pressure clinic
Tri Fit Fitness: weekly on M-W -F
ZUMBA Fitness: weekly on T and Th
Tai Chi: weekly on Wednesday
Chair Yoga: series resumes in September
Community Bridge: weekly on Thursday
Summer Residents Association – weekly bridge and games – summer only
Supreme Court Discussion: weekly on Tuesday
Third Wednesday: Religion and Philosophy Group
Mah Jongg: twice weekly – Mondays and Fridays
Rocky Rollers Wii Bowling Group – weekly on Monday
Palette Pals Art Studio: weekly on Mondays
Friday Flames Decorating Crew: weekly on Fridays
Budget: N/A
Recommendation: N/A
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J F M A M J J A S O N D
2015 2014 2011 2012 2013
+ 11% YTD or 278 more meals as compared to last year,
same 5 month period
Senior Services 05.31.15 page 1
Meals on Wheels, dining room and take-out meals
Meals on Wheels Current month = May = 606
2011 Total = 5,158
2012 Total = 5,551
2013 Total = 5,166
2014 Total = 5,095
2015 YTD = 2,375
Dining room meals
Previous month, April = 597 = 59% capacity
Current month, May = 577 = 60% capacity
Includes take-out meals (2), member (537) & non-member meals (38)
2011 Total = 7,674
2012 Total = 7,164
2013 Total = 6,412
2014 Total = 6,518
2015 YTD = 2,746
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J F M A M J J A S O N D
2015 2014 2011 2012 2013
Month to
month
comparison
May
2011
430
2012
561
2013
462
2014
545
2015
606
Month to
month
comparison
May
2011
604
2012
546
2013
509
2014
525
2015
577
+ 27% YTD or 510 more meals as compared to last year,
same 5 month period
Annual meal totals
Meals on Wheels and Fourth Street Café (dining room) -combined
Senior Services 05.31.15 page 2
Meals on Wheels, dining room and take-out meals
Month to
month
comparison
May
2011
1,034
2012
1,107
2013
971
2014
1,070
2015
1,183
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
11,356 13,937 14,730 13,926 16,644 13,001 12,555 12,429 12,832 12,715 11,578 11,613
2015 2016 2017
5,121
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2015 2014 2011 2012 2013
Combined meal totals –monthly comparison
+ 18% or 788 more meals as compared to last year,
same 5 month period
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Attendance at activities and programs
Current month = May = 1,551 (20% greater than May 2014)
(number of visits, drop-in and planned programs combined)
2011 Total = 17,653
2012 Total = 15,927
2013 Total = 14,553
2014 Total = 17,413
2015 YTD = 8,141
+23% or 1,546 more visits as compared to last year,
same 5 month period
Senior Services / program attendance 05.31.15 page 3
Current month –May
“Planned programs” potential or ideal capacity 414
“Planned programs/% utilization” *376 or 91% capacity
*programs as a % of ideal capacity/actual
“Drop-in” programs utilization 1,175
Average programs capacity 2015 = 93% YTD
Average programs capacity 2014 = 97%
Average programs capacity 2013 = 89%
Average programs capacity 2012 = 99%
Average programs capacity 2011 = 108%
Previous month -April
“Planned programs” potential or ideal capacity 423
“Planned programs/% utilization” *366 or 87% capacity
*programs as a % of ideal capacity/actual
“Drop-in” programs utilization 1,183
Month to
month
comparison
May
2011
1,462
2012
1,129
2013
1,108
2014
1,294
2015
1,551
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+30% or 3,496 more visits as compared to last year,
same 5 month period
Year total =
31,590
May = 2,498
Year total =
34,228
May = 2,602
Year YTD =
15,300
May = 3,470
Senior Services / overall attendance 05.31.15 page 4
Year total = 29,668
May = 2,406
Year total =
34,272
May = 2,604
Overall attendance reflects all visits to the Senior Center, and to Senior Services
programs and services
29776
34228
31590
29668
34272
15300
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Overall annual attendance trends
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
2015 Senior Center rental users
January Latter Day Saints (240)
The Fellowship (44)
February LDS (172)
The Fellowship (46)
March LDS (330)
The Fellowship (29)
April LDS (125)
The Fellowship (27)
May LDS (320)
The Fellowship (61)
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
2015:
26 events / 1,394 users
2008 rental users = 599
2009 rental users = 191
2010 rental users = 374
2011 rental users = 308
2012 rental users = 254
2013 rental users = 290
2014 rental users = 1,639
January
Mayor (30)
County Comm. (13 )
February
Mayor (18)
County Comm.(14)
TOEP mtgs. (4)
March
Mayor (40)
County Comm. (16)
TOEP mtgs. (53)
April
Mayor (38)
County Comm. (12)
EDC (10)
SCINC (9)
League of Wm Voters (6)
May
Mayor (50)
County Comm. (20)
SCINC (4)
TOEP mtgs. (20)
June
Mayor
County Commissioner
2015 Senior Center
non-rentals
July
Mayor
County Commissioner
August
Mayor
County Commissioner
September
Mayor
County Commissioner
October
Mayor
County Commissioner
November
Mayor
County Commissioner
December
Mayor
County Commissioner
2015: 19 events/ 357 users
2008 non-rental users = 270
2009 non-rental users = 888
2010 non-rental users = 1,040
2011 non-rental users = 939
2012 non-rental users = 864
2013 non-rental users = 1,009
2014 non-rental users = 1,178
Senior Services / overall attendance 05.31.15 page 5
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To: Community Development/Community Services Committee
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Brian Wells, Shuttle Coordinator
Date: June 25, 2015
RE: 2015 Free Shuttle season update
Update:
2015 Shuttle Season:
2015 spring trolley service ridership:
The remaining Elkhorn Express (free trolley) special service days for 2015 include:
Sep 19-20: Fine Arts & Crafts
Sep 26-27: Autumn Gold
Oct 3-4: Elk Fest
Oct 31: Fall Back Beer Festival
Nov 27: Catch the Glow Parade
Community Services Memo
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Nov 28: Santa’s Workshop
Dec 12: Tinsel & Taverns
The 2015 Shuttle Season is scheduled as:
Saturday, June 27, 2015 through Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 (full service).
Route times: (unchanged from 2014)
Red, Blue, Gold are 9:00 a.m. though 9:59 p.m.
Brown is 8:00 a.m. through 9:59 p.m.
Silver is 8:45 a.m. through 9:44 p.m.
Start of Season Activities:
2015 Maps/Schedules and poster are being distributed. Our thanks to the Estes
Area Lodging Association for one again paying for distribution to information racks at
lodging properties and retail establishments throughout the Estes valley.
Weekly information about events in the Estes Park area will be available to
passengers via the Visit Estes Park Happenings document.
All information related to the Estes Park Free Shuttles is always available at
www.estes.org/shuttles including information about extended service on the evening
of July 4th following the fireworks display over Lake Estes.
A trial period for a Downtown Employee shuttle is scheduled for Thursday mornings
in July (2, 9, 16, 23, 30). Riders (open to the public) may park at the Fairgrounds
Park-n-Ride and board the Silver Route trolley in front of the Estes Pa rk Event
Center and catch an express ride to Bond Park in downtown Estes Park beginning at
7:45 a.m. We anticipate two additional trips between the locations before ending at
8:30 a.m. Riders wanting to return to the Fairgrounds Park-n-Ride may board the
Gold Route (downtown trolley) at any stop or the Brown Route at Barlow Plaza for a
ride to the Estes Park Visitor Center and transfer to the Silver Route for an
immediate return to the Fairgrounds Park-n-Ride. If enough people use this trial
service the route will continue on Thursday mornings through September 10, 2015
with serious consideration for use again in 2016. Watch for more announcements at
estes.org/shuttles
2015 – Celebrating 10 Years of Free Shuttles in Estes Park:
Rider Appreciation Day, Wed. August 5, 2015 (in planning stages)
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Please contact me with any questions: Brian Wells, Shuttle Coordinator
Office: 970-577-3963
E-Mail: bwells@estes.org
Background:
N/A
Shuttle Committee Recommendation:
N/A
Recommended Motion:
N/A