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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado October 10, 2017
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 Rooms 202/203 in said Town of Estes Park on the 10th day of
October, 2017.
Board: Mayor Jirsa, Mayor Pro Tem Koenig, Trustees Holcomb,
Martchink, Nelson, Norris and Walker
Attending: All
Also Attending: Town Administrator Lancaster, Assistant Town
Administrator Machalek, Town Attorney White, Director
Muhonen, Manager Fraundorf and Town Clerk Williamson
Absent: None
Mayor Jirsa called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
UPDATE ON BROADBAND.
Alan Fraundorf/IT Manager stated the engineering work to build a fiber network to serve
premises within the Estes Park Light and Power service area has been completed and a
cost estimate of $30 million has been proposed. As part of the engineering cost, LETA
911 requested a new path and cost estimate for a fiber cable from Estes Park to Lyons.
Kimberly Culp/LETA Chief Executive Official continues to pursue grant funding to fund
the new fiber connection to Lyons. An RFI was published to determine if companies
would be interested in working with the Town to build/run broadband in the Estes Valley.
The Town received 10 responses and continues to engage in conversations with five of
the companies on possible scenarios. None of the companies have expressed an
interest in building and running the entire broadband system. One company has shown
an interest in developing and running the downtown core only. The Town would likely
have to build the system over multiple years and run broadband as a utility. Uptown
Services has been working on several economic business models to determine the
performa with the cost estimates to build the system established at $30 million and the
estimated take rate established. If the Board would like to continue to develop
concepts, staff would recommend a consultant be hired at a cost of $20,000 to $30,000.
After further discussion, the Board consensus was to expend additional consulting fees
to develop broadband concepts in order for the Board to make an informed decision.
DRAFT STORMWATER MASTER PLAN.
Chris Pauley/Anderson Consulting Engineers stated the purpose of the stormwater
master drainage plan included identifying infrastructure problems, the development of
conceptual solutions, cost analysis for potential improvements, an implementation plan
based on priorities, create a basis for funding a capital improvement plan through
grants, loans, fee assessment, taxes, etc., and provide a flexible plan to guide program
implementation. He provided an overview of the existing stormwater facilities inventory
and assessment summary, potential improvements to the system and an
implementation plan. The plan focused on the five major basins, including Dry Gulch,
Black Canyon, Fall River, Big Thompson River and Fish Creek basins. The evaluation
of existing facilities included bridges, culverts, and channels, and the evaluation of
storm sewer and existing capacities with bridges to low chord, culverts prior to
overtopping and channels to bank full. He reviewed the major drainages outlining the
number of crossings, public versus private, sizing of the crossings, ability to contain a
100-year flood event, stream capacity, culvert conditions, and compiled a list of known
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flooding problem areas. Flooding issues are generally small, localized, and impact a
few properties due to a lack of a defined conveyance path, limited capacity in streets
and/or roadside swales and conflicts with existing buildings and/or property. Through
the evaluation process it was determined the largest benefits could be realized on the
Fall River and Upper Big Thompson River basins through the development of regional
detention and channelization. The improvement plan would reduce health and safety
hazards, address areas most susceptible to flood damage, construction phasing and
address secondary flooding issues. A financial plan would be presented at the October
24, 2017 Town Board Study Session.
TRUSTEE & ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
Trustee Holcomb requested an update on the plaque for the parking garage. Director
Muhonen stated the text has been approved and a location for the plaque needs to be
identified.
Trustee Martchink commented on the potential of providing Town property tax rebates
to individuals that rent long term versus a vacation home. Staff requires direction from
the Board to develop an impact analysis. The Board requested staff develop the
analysis and discuss the item during the upcoming budget study sessions.
Mayor Jirsa questioned allowing ATVs on public roadways within town limits. He stated
Chief Kufeld would be supportive of allowing such vehicles on the roadways. Staff
would develop a draft ordinance for the Board’s consideration.
Mayor Jirsa stated he would like to request a rotation of Board members to join him
during his Monday morning meetings with Administrator Lancaster.
FUTURE STUDY SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
Administrator Lancaster requested the sunset review for the Parks Advisory Board and
the Transportation Advisory Board be added to an upcoming study session. The Board
consensus was to add the item to the October 24, 2017 agenda.
There being no further business, Mayor Jirsa adjourned the meeting at 6:47 p.m.
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk