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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado May 9, 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
Board Room in said Town of Estes Park on the 9th day of May, 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, Directors Hudson, Hinkle
and Muhonen and Recording Secretary Beers
Absent: None
Mayor Jirsa called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
KEY OUTCOME DISCUSSION - INFRASTRUCTURE.
Town Administrator Lancaster reviewed the Infrastructure key outcome area, stating the
parking structure would be completed and removed as an objective for 2017allowing the
Board to pursue funding for additional parking and an overall parking strategy plan.
Director Muhonen added the Transportation Advisory Board would discuss the paid
parking program and would propose ten public discussion settings to engage
community conversation and input. Staff would prepare a plan by the end of 2017.
Additional items discussed included: implementation of the storm water master plan and
formation of storm water utility; facilities needs assessment for equipment and other
storage; the Board moved the museum collections storage to a separate objective from
facilities storage; and replacement of the mobile stage. Administrator Lancaster stated
the addition of 1 FTE for Facilities and sound dampening in the Events Center can be
proposed during 2018 budget discussions. Staff would review the master plan for the
Events Complex for storage areas, updating stalls and best utilization of the property for
future development.
KEY OUTCOME DISCUSSION – TRANSPORTATION. Town Administrator Lancaster
stated the Transportation key outcome area continues to entail managing traffic
congestion and street rehabilitation efforts. Staff met with the Estes Valley Recreation
and Parks District and established a list of priorities and trail updates. Discussion
regarding bicycle trails followed and has been summarized: multipurpose trails may be
more beneficial than a bike lane; partial systems and gaps the in system cause hazards
for users when forced to use any means necessary for bike travel; and funding available
for areas within walking distance to schools, Safe Routes to Schools grant funding.
Administrator Lancaster stated the Downtown Plan is a good place to address street
and pedestrian improvements. Staff would apply for funding to expand transit services
year round in June 2017. Staff continues to pursue a project for the installation of a turn
lane on US36 at Community Drive to alleviate congestion. The Board agreed to
coordinate transportation planning with the transportation and transit plans of RMNP, as
well as with neighboring cities.
FEASIBILITY STUDY OF TOWN OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS,
SIGNALS & PAVEMENT MARKINGS ON CDOT HIGHWAYS (US34, US36, CO7)
WITHIN ESTES PARK. Staff explored the feasibility of entering into a contract with
CDOT to maintain traffic control devices on state highways within Town limits and
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discovered signal software is antiquate. CDOT reviews their hardware by fatalities and
injury accidents, which does not affect Estes Park on a high scale. Staff added there are
costs incurred to take over duties and liability when there are street issues. Recruiting a
knowledgeable person for the project may be difficult. Consultant’s recommendation
would be to press CDOT to upgrade the hardware before the Town takes responsibility.
Board discussion followed and has been summarized: there is a potential benefit with
an increase in staff; does state statue require fatalities to be human; can the
responsibility be split between CDOT and staff; and shared responsibility can create
confusion amongst the public.
TRUSTEE & ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS & QUESTIONS.
Trustee Nelson proposed giving priority to guests with regards to placement on Town
Board Agendas.
Administrator Lancaster stated Community Development/Community Services
committee has discussed agenda guidelines and Public safety, Utilities and Public
Works would be discussed at the May 11, 2017 meeting.
FUTURE STUDY SESSION AGENDA ITEMS.
The Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County would provide a presentation on July 11,
2017 regarding Stanley Park.
Follow up on making Board e-mails available to the public would take place on
September 12, 2017.
The Fish Hatchery RFP would be discussed on May 23, 2017.
Housing Coordinator discussion would continue after the 2018 budget has been
discussed.
There being no further business, Mayor Jirsa adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m.
Bunny Victoria Beers, Recording Secretary