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BOARD OF TRUSTEES - TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
(Any person desiring to participate, please join the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance).
AGENDA APPROVAL.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Please state your name and address).
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS / LIAISON REPORTS.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
1. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Town Board Minutes dated May 8, 2018 and Study Session Minutes dated May 1,
2018 and May 8, 2018.
2. Bills.
3. Transportation Advisory Board Minutes dated April 18, 2018 (acknowledgement
only).
4. Parks Advisory Board Minutes dated April 19, 2018 (acknowledgement only).
5. Estes Valley Planning Commission Minutes dated April 10, 2018
(acknowledgement only).
6. Appointments to the Transportation Advisory Board.
Linda Hanick to complete the term of Ken Zornes expiring on March 31, 2019.
Ron Wilcocks, 3-year term expiring March 31, 2021.
Janice Crow, 3-year term expiring March 31, 2021.
7. Intent to Annex Resolution #09-18 Eshelman Addition, 1901 Fish Creek Road,
Public Hearing date scheduled June 26, 2018.
Prepared 05/11/2018
*Revised 05/18/2018
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NOTE: The Town Board reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was
prepared.
2. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS: (Outside Entities).
1. ESTES VALLEY PARTNERS FOR COMMERCE QUARTERLY REPORT.
2.FACILITATING ALTERNATIVE HOUSING OPTIONS WITHIN THE ESTES
VALLEY. Amber Groll, University of Colorado Denver.
3.PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: Items reviewed by Planning Commission or staff for
Town Board Final Action.
1. CONSENT ITEMS:
A.FINAL TOWNHOME PLAT, Raven Rock Townhomes, Promontory Drive at
Marys Lake Road, James R. Mackey And Susan M. Mackey. Request for
continuance to June 12, 2018.
2.ACTION ITEMS:
A.ORDINANCE #09-18 REZONING FROM CH-COMMERCIAL HEAVY TO CO-
COMMERCIAL OUTLYING, 920 DUNRAVEN STREET, JOSE TRINIDAD
GONZALES RUIZ, MARK NEWENDORP. Planner Becker.
B.ORDINANCE #10-18 REZONING FROM E-ESTATE TO RM-RESIDENTIAL
MULTIFAMILY, STANLEY AVENUE TOWNHOMES, 260 STANLEY AVENUE.
Planner Becker.
4. ACTION ITEMS:
1.RESOLUTION #10-18 SUPPORTING IMMIGRATION REFORM. Renee Moquin.
2.MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH ROCKY MOUNTAIN
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. Town Attorney White.
3.RESOLUTION #11-18 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION. Director
Hudson.
4. MORAINE AVENUE BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT REVISION. Manager
Hook.
5.RESOLUTION #12-18 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION TO BEGIN
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DOWNTOWN PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN
RECOMMENDATIONS. Director Hudson & Director Muhonen.
6.APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE LARIMER COUNTY
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDING TASK FORCE. Director Muhonen.
5.ADJOURN.
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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, May 8, 2018
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes
Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall in said
Town of Estes Park on the 8th day May, 2018.
Present: Todd Jirsa, Mayor
Trustees Carlie Bangs
Marie Cenac
Patrick Martchink
Ron Norris
Cody Rex Walker
Ken Zornes
Also Present: Frank Lancaster, Town Administrator
Travis Machalek, Assistant Town Administrator
Greg White, Town Attorney
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Absent: None
Mayor Jirsa called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all desiring to do so,
recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA APPROVAL.
It was moved and seconded (Martchink/Walker)to approve the Agenda,and it passed
unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
John Meissner/Town citizen commented on the Estes Valley Hospital Park District mail
ballot election, stating ballots did not get delivered to all eligible voters prior to the election.
He stated the League of Women Voters should have an active role in addressing election
topics and issues during local elections.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Trustee Martchink commented he would be interested in researching the possibility of
having Special Districts coordinate their ballots and sending one ballot to the voters.
Trustee Norris stated conversations continue on completing an update to the Estes Valley
Comprehensive Plan with funding from the Town and Larimer County. The Family
Advisory Board met May 3, 2018 and discussed code changes that may promote more
childcare opportunities in the valley, additional outreach to understand needs, and
working on hosting a meeting with Breckinridge in Estes Park on June 15, 2018 to discuss
housing and childcare solutions used to address the issues in their community.
Trustee Zornes informed the public he attended Visit Estes Park’s annual meeting (Local
Marketing District) on May 3, 2018 and the quarterly Destination Marketing meeting
between VEP and the Town on May 4, 2018. The organization continues to be led by
interim CEO Suzy Blackhurst during the nationwide search for a new CEO. The search
has been narrowed to three finalists with interviews to be held on May 17, 2018 and a
public presentation on May 18, 2018. He also stated the VEP Board currently has one
Town appointment open.
Trustee Cenac thanked staff for providing a through orientation to bring the new Trustees
up to speed.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
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x An update on the current status of outcome areas for the 2018 Strategic Plan was
reviewed. Administrator Lancaster stated staff continues to make good progress with
the exception of a few items, including the implementation of the Downtown Plan,
utilities fee waiver, developing wayfinding, defining housing needs, and exploring code
changes to incentives the inclusion of renewable energy infrastructure in workforce
and attainable housing. The facilities assessment has been placed on hold and would
be conducted in 2019.
1. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Town Board Minutes dated April 24, 2018.
2. Bills.
3. Family Advisory Board Minutes dated April 5, 2018 (acknowledgement only).
4. Arts in Public Places (AIPP) Approval of Decorating Utility Box (DUB) Art
Proposals.
5. 2018 Chip and Crack Seal Contract, Vance Brothers, Inc., $447,310, Budgeted.
6. 2018 Overlay Program Contract, All Pro Pavement, $371,692.29,Budgeted.
7. Appointment of Tyler Schmitt to the Family Advisory Board, 1-year term expiring
April, 30, 2019.
It was moved and seconded (Cenac/Bangs) to approve the Consent Agenda,and
it passed unanimously.
2. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:(Outside Entities).
1. ROCKY MOUNTAIN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER UPDATE.
Melinda Merrill stated the Town awarded the organization the FOSH funds two
years ago and noted there have been concerns raised on how the funds have
been spent. The organization has used the funds to hire an Executive Director,
investigate 20 sites, and redesign the facility with up to 600 seats that can be
removed to utilize the facility for other uses outside of seated performances. It
has been determined the Stanley Fairgrounds would be the optimal site to
locate the theater, therefore, the organization requested the Town Board direct
staff to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to site the facility on
the fairgrounds property with the express understanding the fundraising would
be completed in the next nine months. Public comment in support of the theater
and the development of an MOU included SoYoung Lee /Rocky Ridge Music
Center, Kathy Bowser/Town citizen, Bob Burger/Glen Haven citizen, Ellie
Williams/County citizen, Robin Howard/Town citizen and Susan Miller/County
citizen. Those speaking stated a need for a facility to practice the arts and an
adequate performing venue which does not currently exist in Estes Park.
Board comments were heard and have been summarized: the MOU should
contain milestones that must be met in order to consider using the fairgrounds
for the development of the facility; requested staff review the location to
determine if there are any concerns; the details of the plan need to be
thoroughly reviewed; some concerns with the location of the facility on the
fairgrounds property; and the need for the MOU to be mutually beneficial.
It was moved and seconded (Walker/Norris) to direct Attorney White to
draft a Memorandum of Understanding with the Rocky Mountain
Performing Arts, and it passed unanimously.
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A. PRELIMINARY AND FINAL TOWNHOME PLAT,Stanley Avenue
Townhomes, 260 Stanley Avenue, Michael R. & Cynthia A.
Kingswood/Owners. Planner Becker.
B. FINAL TOWNHOME PLAT,Raven Rock Townhomes, Promontory Drive at
Marys Lake Road, James R. Mackey And Susan M. Mackey. Director Hunt.
Request for continuance to May 22, 2018.
It was moved and seconded (Cenac/Norris)to remove Planning
Commission Consent Item A and approve the Planning Commission
Consent Agenda Item B, and it passed unanimously.
Action Item: Preliminary and Final Townhome Plan, Stanley Avenue
Townhomes, 260 Stanley Avenue. Mayor Jirsa stated the Board received an
email from a citizen concerned with the development of townhomes built under
the high-tension transmission lines and the need for the lines to be secured if the
buildings are built in the area. Director Bergsten stated the conflict related to the
lines would be resolved prior to the final construction and stated the powerline
easement in place is not large enough to address blowout of the lines during
wind events.
Tom Bergman/Kingswood Construction stated WAPA has been contacted to
address the arcing of the lines over the subject property. Construction of
temporary wooden poles could be constructed to allow the construction of the
units which would be replaced with permanent metal poles in the future to contain
the lines. Kingswood would construct the buildings outside of the easement while
WAPA addresses the temporary poles. Once the poles are in place the units
closer to the lines on the west end of the property would be built.
Director Hunt stated the Board should consider the plats only at this point and
not the vertical building of the units. The building permitting process would
address the WAPA line concerns at the time the permits are issued.
Trustee Cenac stated concern with double density for workforce housing and
how the Town ensures the units would be used as workforce housing in the
future. She requested the Board have a discuss on the issue.
It was moved and seconded (Martchink/Norris) to approve the Preliminary
and Final Townhome Plat, Stanley Avenue Townhomes, 260 Stanley
Avenue, and it passed unanimously.
2. ACTION ITEMS:
A. ORDINANCE #08-18 AMENDMENT TO THE ESTES VALLEY
DEVELOPMENT CODE § 3.15 (GENERAL NOTICE PROVISIONS) TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC
HEARINGS.Mayor Jirsa opened the public hearing. Director Hunt reviewed
the changes to the Estes Valley Development Code to enhance and diversify
public notification requirements for development proposals requiring a public
hearing by the Estes Valley Planning Commission and/or the governing body,
i.e. Town Board or County Commissioners. The amendments include
changing the format in which mailed public hearing notices are sent; expand
the property perimeter within which mailed public hearing notices are sent;
and require the posting of a notice on the subject property. The new mailing
requirements would approximately reach four times the current mailing
requirements to ensure the surrounding properties are aware of the proposal.
Frank Theis/County citizen commented the public notice requirements would
be an improvement; however, the expanded notification may provide the
Planning Commission with more comments than needed. He suggested a
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Johanna Darden/Town citizen thanked staff for the proposed change in
notification.
Mayor Jirsa closed the public hearing. Attorney White read the Ordinance. It
was moved and seconded (Walker/Norris) to approve Ordinance #08-18,
amending the Estes Valley Development Code as stated in Exhibit A,
finding that the amendment is in accord with the Comprehensive Plan
and with Section 3.3 of the Estes Valley Development Code, and it passed
unanimously.
4. ACTION ITEMS:
1. RESOLUTION #08-18 APPROVING WATER SYSTEM LOAN FOR PARK
ENTRANCE MUTUAL PIPELINE AND WATER COMPANY.Director Bergsten
presented the Resolution required by the USDA in order for the agency to provide
the Park Entrance Mutual Pipeline and Water Company with a $658,000 loan to
rebuild the water main. The Town Water department would provide the staff to
complete the project and would be reimbursed by the loan. Utility billing would
create and manage a surcharge line item for the 18 properties to repay all project
expenses. It was moved and seconded (Norris/Cenac)to approve Resolution
#08-18, and it passed unanimously.
2. TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD INTERVIEW COMMITTEE
APPOINTMENT. It was moved and seconded (Norris/Walker)to approve the
appointment of Trustees Bangs and Cenac to the Transportation Advisory
Board Interview Committee, and it passed unanimously.
5. REQUEST TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:
It was moved and seconded (Cenac/Walker)to approve entering into Executive
Session for the discussion of specialized details of security arrangements or
investigations per CRS Section 24-6-402(4)(d), and it passed unanimously.
The Board entered Executive Session at 8:19 p.m. and concluded at 8:59 p.m.
Whereupon Mayor Jirsa adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m.
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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado May 1, 2018
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 1st day of May,
2018.
Board: Mayor Jirsa, Mayor Pro Tem Walker, Trustees Bangs,
Cenac, Martchink, Norris and Zornes
Attending:All
Also Attending:Town Administrator Lancaster, Assistant Town
Administrator Machalek,Town Attorney White, and
Recording Secretary Disney
Absent:None
Mayor Jirsa called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART.Administrator Lancaster reviewed the Town’s
organizational chart. The Town Administrator, Municipal Judge and Town Attorney are
the employees of the Board, all other Town employees report to the Town Administrator
through the individual department directors. As of February 2018, the Estes Valley
Recreation and Parks District absorbed Senior Services.
POLICY GOVERNANCE 101.Administrator Lancaster provided the Board with a
review on Policy Governance. The Town approved Policy Governance in February
2013 to maintain a high achievement board serving the community effectively and
efficiently. Administrator Lancaster explained the governance process, Board and staff
linkage, staff limitations, and ends. Clarification was provided on the clerical support to
the Board by the Town Clerk.
POLICY 103 BOARD CODE OF CONDUCT.Administrator Lancaster explained the
policy procedures are defined by the Board to specify the manner and conduct of the
Board as a whole.
STATUTORY/LEGAL ISSUES.Town Attorney White reviewed a number of statutory
and legal issues including open meetings requirements, open records, social media
guidelines, deliberative work product from staff, email and correspondence, Amendment
41 limitations, quasi-judicial role and ex-parte communications, and conflict of interest or
recusal.
KEY POLICIES.Administrator Lancaster reviewed the meeting procedures dictated by
Policy 105 Agendas, outlining how items are placed on the Town Board and Audit
Committee agendas, to provide adequate public notice.
Study Session items are set through Town Board consensus. A list of approved
discussion items would be reviewed at each meeting and new items would be
presented to the Board for approval, with the Board setting the dates for each item to be
addressed.
Standing Committee agendas are set by staff in consultation with the Committee Chair.
The Committees refer items to the full Board for consideration.
There being no further business, Mayor Jirsa adjourned the meeting at 6:47 p.m.
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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado May 8, 2018
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 8th day of May,
2018.
Board: Mayor Jirsa, Mayor Pro Tem Walker, Trustees Bangs,
Cenac, Martchink, Norris and Zornes
Attending:All
Also Attending:Town Administrator Lancaster, Assistant Town
Administrator Machalek,Town Attorney White, and
Recording Secretary Disney
Absent:None
Mayor Jirsa called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m.
BOARD ORIENTATION.Administrator Lancaster reviewed the Town’s 2018 Strategic
Plan which defines the Board’s objectives and goals as they correspond to the Town’s
Vision and Mission. The current Strategic Plan outlines eight key outcome areas: robust
economy, infrastructure, exceptional guest service, public safety, health and
environment, governmental services and internal support, transportation, Town financial
health, and outstanding community services.
Administrator Lancaster presented the roles and relationships of the Board with other
entities including internal advisory and decision-making committees and boards, outside
entity representation, membership associations, outside organizations with Town ex-
officio relationships, and state, federal and local agencies.
Director Hudson provided an overview of the budgeting process and focused on the
objectives of the budget process and personnel compensation.
Town Attorney White reviewed land use roles of the Board of Adjustment, the Board of
Appeals, and the Estes Valley Planning Commission. He explained how the
Comprehensive Plan and Estes Valley Development Code were created and
implemented.
TRUSTEE & ADMINSTRATOR COMMENTS & QUESTIONS.None.
FUTURE STUDY SESSION AGENDA ITEMS.Town Administrator Lancaster
questioned if the Board would like to consider the Rural Transit Authority (RTA). It was
Board consensus to not discuss the topic further. The Dry Gulch Workforce Housing
Project update would be held on June 26, 2018. The Quarterly Update on the
Downtown Estes Loop Project would be held on June 12, 2018. It was decided the
upcoming sunset of the Local Marketing District would be held on June 12, 2018 and it
was agreed to wait to discuss the 2019 Visit Estes Park Operating Plan in October
2018. The review of Policy 103 and discussion of a Stormwater Utility would be held on
July 24, 2018. the Annexation of Fawn Valley was approved as an unscheduled Study
Session agenda item.
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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, April 18, 2018
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Transportation Advisory Board of the Town of Estes
Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Room 203 of Town Hall on the 18th
day of April, 2018.
Present: Gordon Slack
Tom Street
Belle Morris
Stan Black
Ann Finley
Also Present: Bob Holcomb, Town Board Liaison
Greg Muhonen, Public Works Director
David Hook, Engineering Manager
Megan Van Hoozer, Public Works Administrative Assistant
Absent: Ken Zornes
Amy Hamrick
Chair Morris called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m.
The TAB was unable to vote on the March meeting minutes due to lack of quorum. This
item will be tabled until the May meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
A member of the public attended today’s meeting. She works for Larimer County on
substance abuse programs funded by a 5-year grant utilizing marijuana retail tax dollars.
She’s here to listen to transportation matters as they relate to accessibility and removing
barriers. She’s already been in discussions with the Town’s Transit Program Manager,
Brian Wells regarding shuttle transportation. She specified she’s looking through a very
specific lens.
HIGHWAY 7 PROJECT UPDATE:
Keith Wakefield of CDOT was in attendance to explain the plan for resuming the Highway
7 Project to the TAB. Also in attendance were James Usher and Scott Kendrick of CDOT
to help answer specific questions.
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Transportation Advisory Board – April 18, 2018 – Page 2
On Highway 7, CDOT will perform mill and overlay resuming where phase one ended.
CDOT shared that the developer of a new planned development at Lexington Lane has
submitted a permit application for push button crosswalk access at that intersection.
CDOT stated they may not approve the permit due to a new push button crosswalk being
planned for the intersection of Highway 7 and Graves Ave. The placement would be too
close together based on technical standards.
Wakefield proceeded to share the planned bike lanes with the TAB. Member Finley stated
that in other communities a shared bike lane requires the cycler to maintain the same rate
of speed as the vehicular traffic. She asked what CDOT’s assumptions are with the
proposed shared lanes along Highway 7. The planned bike lane stops at Graves Ave.
and will not be a CDOT compliant bike lane but will be a shared bike lane. A suggestion
was made to have more frequent markings to remind motorists that the lane is shared.
CDOT requires there be 400 to 500 feet between bike markings along highway. Chair
Morris suggested CDOT provide additional safety for bikes, potentially utilizing green
swath painting for noticeability. Wakefield stated this type of marking is more slippery with
the addition of ice than other markings and that it is harder to maintain due to snow plows.
Wakefield suggested using the Homer Rouse Trail as a workaround through the segment
of highway that contains no bike safety measures or shared lanes. The Saint Malo area
will be gaining an additional four feet in the shoulder.
CDOT’s contractor, Flatiron Constructors will begin work on May 7 performing culvert
work at mile post 10.5. Single lane closures with flaggers or utilization of temporary
signals will be implemented. Chair Morris requested rock blasting to allow more space for
bikes between Carriage Dr. and Mary’s Lake Road. James Usher stated that if additional
funding is identified, a Change Order could be processed to include this work, however
no funds are available at this time. The current funding is from FHWA Flood Recovery
and the CDOT resurfacing program. This was not identified in the initial scope, nor during
the initial visit with the TAB.
Wakefield stated that all culvert and preparation work will take place in 2018. The plan for
paving outside of town is anticipated to begin in the summer of 2019, with in-town paving
occurring in the fall of 2019.
CDOT will be updating all ADA requirements along public intersections. Some variances
may be needed due to the mountain terrain.
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Crosswalk design has changed near the businesses at 1st Street and Highway 7. CDOT
will be moving the crosswalk back to where it currently exists rather than making the
change. The business owners in the area did not want to lose any parking spots for a
crosswalk. Additionally, there will be no flashing beacon due to the lack of crash data.
These types of changes require data-centered justification in order to incorporate. CDOT
will restripe the existing crossing and will make the crosswalk more visible. However, due
to the busy conference center and restaurant on the west side of the road, Wakefield will
go back to the table to take another look at what can be done. Wakefield will also check
to see if portions of the first parking space at 1st Street and at 2nd Street, where traffic
pulls onto Highway 7 can be striped no parking for purposes of clear visibility.
SHUTTLE UPDATE
Transit Program Manager Brian Wells provided this month’s shuttle update.
Barlow Plaza shuttle stop has been eliminated. If geography of the Barlow Plaza
stop can be corrected, Wells would advocate the return of the Gold Route stop.
The Sponsorship is essentially wrapped up. Still opportunity for interior and exterior
bus sponsorship due to materials not needing to be finished until mid-May. To date,
$15,725 has been received and all are grateful for the support.
Working to create ‘Real-Time Passenger Information Service
Hiring a seasonal employee to assist riders and have seven days coverage this
summer
With the help of the Events Center staff, shuttles will be serving the Wool Market
and FACE of Fiber event locations on June 9-10.
The FTA approved the submitted 5339b Grant for capital bus replacement funds.
The Town requested 80% of the funds needed to purchase a fully electric trolley
to replace the Elkhorn Express. The expectation is the newly built trolley will be
here in time for the 2019 shuttle season.
PROJECT UPDATES, David Hook, Engineering Manager
Downtown Estes Loop: CDOT has initiated conversations and there is movement on the
ROW acquisition phase. Chair Morris asked if there would be public communications from
CDOT for people to get the updates. Member Black reminded the TAB that CDOT held a
study session open to the public on March 13. Manager Hook anticipates additional public
outreach to occur.
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Fall River Trail Extension
Manager Hook met in field with Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) to view the trail
alignment for which grant funding was requested.
2018 Street Improvement Program (STIP):
A grant was awarded from the Colorado Safe Routes to School program for the Brodie
Avenue Improvements. The scope of the work on Brodie Avenue has changed. Until the
grant agreement is fully in place, work is unable to occur. CDOT anticipated their process
to take several months. The new plan for construction is anticipated to occur the summer
of 2019, taking into account the school season.
The Chip & Crack Seal program solicitation, as well as the Overlay program solicitations
are due today and all bids will be opened this afternoon. Once reviewed and a selection
is made, approvals will be requested at the May 8 Town Board meeting.
Moraine Avenue Improvements:
The project continues to progress. The concrete pour of the top deck was completed last
week. This week contractors finished post-tensioning giving the bridge its strength. Next
steps include performing utility installations and backfilling. The plan is to have all of
Moraine work done by Memorial Day. Benches, planters, and sidewalk work will continue.
Member Slack reported that there are continued traffic issues with drivers running stop
signs at both the intersections of Riverside Drive & Ivy Street, and Riverside Drive &
Rockwell Street. Slack suggested tying bright streamers or something to the signage to
improve awareness.
Utility work on Elkhorn Avenue is going smoothly and progressing on schedule. It is
anticipated that paving will occur by the end of next week.
There will be replacement striping for the entire intersection and diagonal striping for the
Barnes Dance following the same concept all the way to the bridge.
US36 / Community Drive Turn Lane:
Manager Hook introduced the plans for the US 36 & Community Drive Turn Lanes to the
TAB. Ideas were shared and will be provided the design consultant for consideration.
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DMS – Dynamic Message Sign Installation:
CDOT disqualified the initially selected construction contractor due to them not being a
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contractor which is a grant requirement. The official
notice of the disqualification was received last week. Manager Hook is currently rushing
to secure an understanding with second low bidder in order to secure a feasible contract.
Work is taking place to modify the scope of work to reduce cost to fit the available
budgeted funds. The Town of Estes Park will self-perform some of the tasks being
removed from the scope of work. Public Works hopes to issue a Notice to Proceed next
week, assuming Town Board approval at the April 24 meeting. The contractor assured
Hook that once things get going, the work can be completed by Memorial Day.
Floodplain Management:
The new Floodplain Boundary maps are still in the works. Critical review of the modeling
is taking place by CDOT. There are still no maps to share with community. The runoff
volumes have been well established. This all plays into transportation network – primarily
pedestrian and vehicular bridges which are very much impacted by flood flows. The
Stormwater Master Plan will be indirectly affected by this data (containment of flood
flows). Bridges can easily become the bottlenecks for flood flows if not properly identified.
Working toward public outreach to gain community output for future adoption and funding
requirements.
COMMUNITY DRIVE/US36 TURN LANE REVIEW:
The design consultant, Cornerstone Engineering completed the 30% design phase.
Manager Hook handed out the 30% drawings for shared review and proceeded to explain
the concept.
Director Muhonen suggested feedback on a change to the plan, looking at a roundabout
rather than turn lanes. A roundabout will naturally lower the speed coming into, and
leaving, town. It would also increase the traffic flow and reduce backup. This option may
require approval of a Special Use Permit with the US Bureau of Reclamation unless there
is a configuration change placing the roundabout only on Town property. This would also
play into the Events Complex land use planning which is taking place right now. Potential
for an access directly to the Events Complex from the roundabout. TAB likes the idea and
would like the Town to explore this option.
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Muhonen will discuss this option with the design consultant. At that time he can determine
the additional cost for a conceptual design, the cost for final design and determine if it’s
feasible. Additionally, he will propose the idea to Events Complex.
OTHER BUSINESS
With no other business to discuss, Chair Morris adjourned the meeting at 2:07 p.m.
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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, April 19, 2018
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Parks Advisory Board of the Town of Estes Park,
Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Conference Room of the Estes Park
Museum on the 19th day of April, 2018.
Present Carlie Bangs
Vicki Papineau
Merle Moore
Ronna Boles
Wade Johnston
Dewain Lockwood
Geoffrey Elliot
Also
Present: Patrick Martchink, Town Board Liaison
Brian Berg, Parks Supervisor
Kevin McEachern, Public Works Operations Manager
Greg Muhonen, Public Works Director
Megan Van Hoozer, Public Works Administrative Assistant
Rob Hinkle, Fairgrounds & Events Director
Tyler Boles, Light & Power Line Crew Chief
Absent: n/a
Chair Merle Moore called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments
GENERAL BUSINESS
It was moved and seconded (Papineau/Lockwood) to approve the March meeting
minutes and the motion passed unanimously.
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MRS. WALSH’S GARDEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE – EVENTS WEDDING
PACKET
Chair Moore reported that Director Rob Hinkle attended the Mrs. Walsh’s Garden
Advisory Committee (MWGAC) this month and brought recommendations for the use of
Mrs. Walsh’s Garden (MWG) as a wedding venue. Hinkle shared with the MWGAC, and
today the PAB, that moving forward the Events staff will book no more than one
wedding per week. The event will be no more than three hours long with an additional
one hour before and after for setup and teardown. The maximum occupancy has been
established at 50 attendees and a security deposit will be required. Additionally the
Events staff, as part of the booking, will provide the MWG information card which
informs those renting, the significance of MWG.
Members of the PAB agreed that this was reasonable and extended their appreciation
for the efforts put forth to protect this property.
MOUNTAIN HERITAGE FESTIVAL UPDATE
Supervisor Berg reported that preparations are full steam ahead and that the festival’s
coordinator is doing a great job. Berg credited PAB member Wade Johnston for creating
the artwork for the festival brochures and maps. A press release will go out this week
reminding all of the festivities. Berg thanked all involved for their help in making this
another great year.
Chair Moore requested help from other members of the PAB to spend a little of their
time at the PAB table which will be set up at the festival. Documentation needed for the
event would be provided by Public Works the morning of the festival. Member Papineau
will bring the pika brochures and pins. Parks Division’s Mike Donnachie will bring
various sizes of trees and a tree cookie.
DUB SUBMISSION REVIEW
The PAB reviewed art submissions from 13 artists and members voted for each
submission. The five artists with the most votes, along with the assigned utility boxes
were: Haley White-Ballow – Post Office Lot along Riverwalk; Deedee Hampton – Post
Office Lot Island (two boxes); Laura Davis – Kirk’s Fly Shop in back (two boxes); Sarah
Boyd – Ed’s Cantina in back; and Dawn Normali – Performance Park Climbing Wall. A
motion was made and seconded to approve these selections and assignments
(Elliott/Boles) and all were in favor. Light & Power Line Crew Chief, Tyler Boles was in
attendance and agreed with the utility box assignments.
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Public Works will contact the artists and get contracts fully executed in time for the May
8 Town Board meeting for approval.
Supervisor Berg will continue to coordinate getting last year’s artwork sealed and the
boxes selected for this year’s painting, primed.
PARKS DIVISION UPDATE
The Moraine Avenue Bridge aesthetics were discussed regarding the steel log rails
selected. A sample was provided for the group to handle and provide input. Member
Lockwood felt that the gauge of the steel wa s too large but that the aesthetic was
appropriate. All members liked the selection. The PAB then discussed the importance of
maintaining consist or complimentary aesthetics throughout downtown when planning
all downtown projects.
OTHER BUSINESS
Director Muhonen offered any PAB member, obliged to stay after the scheduled
meeting time, an opportunity to review and provide feedback on the Downtown Estes
Loop proposed landscaping plans. Several members stayed and provided valuable
feedback. Muhonen gathered the information and input and would pass it along to
CDOT for use in their planning.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 11:16 a.m.
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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Valley Planning Commission-Special Meeting
April 10, 2018
Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall
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Commission: Chair Bob Leavitt, Vice-Chair Sharry White, Commissioners Betty Hull,
Russ Schneider, Robert Foster, Doyle Baker, Steve Murphree
Attending: Chair Leavitt, Vice-Chair White, Commissioners Hull, and Baker
Also Attending: Director Randy Hunt, Town Attorney Greg White, Senior Planner Jeff
Woeber, Planner I Robin Becker, Code Compliance Officer Linda Hardin,
Town Board Liaison Ron Norris, Recording Secretary Karin Swanlund
Absent: Russ Schneider, Robert Foster
Chair Leavitt called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. There were approximately 15 people in
attendance.
1. OPEN MEETING
Planning Commissioner Introductions
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved and seconded (White/Baker) to approve the agenda as presented and
the motion passed 5-0.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
. None
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of March 20, 2018 Planning Commission meeting minutes.
B. Large Vacation Home Review: 1881 Homestead Lane, 5-bedroom, 12-person
occupancy; Owner: Hartzog
It was moved and seconded (White/Hull) to approve the consent agenda as
presented and the motion passed 5-0.
5. AMENDMENT TO THE ESTES VALLEY DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ADD “PUBLIC
SCHOOLS” AND “NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS” AS USES ALLOWABLE IN ALL ZONING
DISTRICTS AND REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF SCHOOLS.
Continued from 2/20/18 and 3/20/18 meetings
Director Hunt reviewed the criteria that “Public Schools” and “Non-Public Schools” should
be allowable, under specified criteria, in all zoning districts within the EVDC Boundary
other than CD, Downtown Commercial. Establishing a Public School would be subject to
meeting State Statutory requirements. A Non-Public School would require review and
approval of an S2 Special Review. Schools are commonly allowed use in residentially-
zoned areas in most places. The EVDC would require, “Any Public School shall comply
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with all applicable requirements per Colorado Revised Statutes.” This code amendment
would eliminate the Special Review and the Location and Extent Review requirements
currently in the EVDC for Schools. Staff finds this amendment necessary to address
changes in conditions in the area affected, which is to allow existing Schools that are
nonconforming uses be brought into zoning compliance, as well as provide more options
for Schools to locate in the Estes Valley. Staff recommends approval this amendment.
Commission and Staff Discussion:
Commissioner Hull asked if 2nd item on the agenda would limit Eagle Rock to only expand
one time, to which Director Hunt answered in the affirmative. Commissioner White asked
about Safe Routes to Schools and the time-line for that locally. Trustee Norris answered
that he thought that the state-level grant was to be implemented next year.
Commissioner Baker mentioned his appreciation on the adjustment and elaboration of the
amendment; however, he doesn’t feel it has much to do with the EVDC and justification is
weak for this change, questioning if anything would negatively impact the Estes valley if
this is not passed. Hunt referenced back to the 2000 development code.
Applicant Jeff Liddell, Eagle Rock School spoke on the history of Eagle Rock and the
current development plans, expressing the need for this text amendment, which is largely
due to the housing problem in the Estes Valley.
Public Comment:
None
Commissioner Leavitt stated that he likes the clarity and thoroughness of this newly
written text amendment and the explanation of the Special Review process. White is
comfortable with the standards of review, adding that a traffic impact study could help
improve the criteria and proposed adding that into the motion.
Baker reminded the commission that he and Commissioner Foster both expressed strong
opposition to this proposal, citing that it doesn’t meet necessary conditions for change and
it may be more in line with a comprehensive review on land use, not an ad-hoc code
amendment that could tie our hands. Leavitt agreed with the ad-hoc statement and that
we are perhaps operating in reactionary mode.
It was moved and seconded (White/Hull) to recommend that the Estes Park Town
Board of Trustees and the Board of Larimer County Commissioners approve the
text amendment to the EVDC as presented in Exhibit A, as recommended by staff,
with the addition of a traffic impact study requirement added to the list of standards
for review. The motion passed 4-1, with Commissioner Baker voting against.
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Commissioner Baker cited four reasons for his vote:
a) Proposal doesn’t meet essential EVDC requirements.
b) Insufficient consultation and opportunity to assess the justified needs relative to the
risk of unintended consequences.
c) Sufficient opportunity for organizations interested in establishing schools is already
allowed in the current code.
d) This type of ad-hoc code amendment is bad practice for the community and elected
officials to be following.
6. AMENDMENT TO THE ESTES VALLEY DEVELOPMENT CODE, SECTION 3.15,
ADDITION OF “EXTENSION, EXPANSION OR ENLARGEMENT OF A
NONCONFORMING USE”
Senior Planner Woeber reviewed that this amendment was requested by the Planning
Commission as a way to address changes in conditions in the area affected, which is to
provide a means for nonconforming uses to expand, as may be appropriate. Zoning was
changed in 2000 within the EVDC boundary area, causing situations where a conforming
use became nonconforming. In some situations, the zoning that was applied in 2000 was
not necessarily the best fit for a given use. Staff recommends approval of this text
amendment, as found in an attachment to Chapter 6; 6.9 A-H.
Commission and Staff Discussion:
Baker asked for an explanation as to why this would be an administrative decision rather
than a Special Review given the fact that it does make an exception to the code. He also
expressed concern about the wording of points 6A and 7 in the proposal regarding
Governing Body appeals and, if there is a solution to the Eagle Rock development from
the prior amendment, is it necessary to vote on this amendment. Woeber answered that it
would be applicable to anything in jurisdiction and is a good tool to have if this type of
situation comes up again. Attorney White clarified that conditions to approvals need to be
addressed, and that the administrative decision is a policy decision, not a legal decision.
Hunt added that the primary purpose for an administrative decision was to expedite the
process. Leavitt asked for clarification on the use of a Board of Adjustment Variance.
Hunt answered that the BOA cannot approve a use variance, as opposed to a land or
structure variance.
Public Comment:
John Phipps/town resident, expressed concerns related to neighbor comments being
ignored and that this amendment is too broad and too vague. There are hundreds of
nonconforming uses in the valley, and the unintended consequences could be great as
this is another swipe at our zoning. Please don’t recommend this.
Rebecca Urquhart/town resident, stated that she is troubled by the chipping away of the
zoning and ad-hoc amendments, public comments seem to mean nothing, transparency is
a problem and she would like to see a map made public regarding nonconformity.
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Commission and Staff Discussion:
Hunt stated that the non-conforming map determined that approximately 25% of the lot
size in the Estes Valley was nonconforming. Baker noted that the unintended
consequences can go both ways for both people applying and not applying. Leavitt stated
that having only an administrative review instead of S2 review is troubling adding that a
public hearing would be better. Hull agreed that the wording is too broad needs to be
looked at on a case by case basis. Hunt informed the Commission that there is a
Parliamentary device, known as Denial Without Prejudice, allowing the amendment to
come back at a later date.
It was moved and seconded (Baker/Hull) to recommend that the Estes Park Town Board
of Trustees and the Board of Larimer County Commissioners Deny Without Prejudice
the text amendment to the EVDC as presented in Exhibit Red and recommended by
staff. The motion to deny passed 4-1 with Commissioner Murphree voting against.
7. REPORTS
a) Hunt showed the new Development Review Sign
b) Study Session on April 17 regarding the Comprehensive Plan at 10:30 a.m. was
announced.
There being no further business, Chair Leavitt adjourned the meeting at 12:42 p.m.
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Bob Leavitt, Chair
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Karin Swanlund, Recording Secretary
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Town Clerk Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Jirsa
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Date: May 22, 2018
RE: Transportation Advisory Board Appointment
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
To appoint three members to the Transportation Advisory Board to fill two vacant positions
previously held by Kimberly Campbell and Claudine Perrault and to complete the term of
Trustee Ken Zornes.
Present Situation:
The Town Board reappointed Gordon Slack at the March 13, 2018 meeting to a three-year term.
The Clerk’s office has been advertising the two open positions previously held by Campbell and
Perrault since February. Both chose not to renew their terms. These two positions would be for
three-year terms expiring on March 31, 2021.
Ken Zornes has been a member of the TAB with a term expiring on March 31, 2019. Mr.
Zornes was elected by the citizens during the April 2018 Municipal Election, and therefore, was
required to step down after his swearing in on April 24, 2018.
Proposal:
The Interview Committee of Trustees Bangs and Cenac held interviews on May 15, 2018. The
Town received five applications and interviewed four candidates because the fifth candidate
withdrew. After careful deliberations the Interview Committee is recommending the following
appointments:
• Ron Wilcocks (Downtown business owner and owner of downtown property) to a three-
year term.
• Janice Crow (General Manager of Rocky Mountain Transit) to a three-year term.
• Linda Hanick (Downtown resident) to complete the term of Ken Zornes.
Advantages:
To fill the open positions on the Board and to bring the Board closer to meeting the bylaws.
Disadvantages:
If the appointments are not made, the positions would remain vacant until the position can be
re-advertised and interviews conducted. The TAB has had difficulties meeting the quorum
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Action Recommended:
To appoint Ron Wilcocks, Janice Crow and Linda Hanick as outlined above.
Budget:
None.
Level of Public Interest.
Low.
Sample Motion:
I move to approve/deny the appointments of Ron Wilcocks and Janice Crow to three-year
appointments expiring on March 31, 2021 and Linda Hanick to complete the term vacated by
Ken Zornes expiring on March 31, 2019 to the Transportation Advisory Board.
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Town Clerk Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Jirsa
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Date: May 22, 2018
RE: Resolution 09-18 Intent to Annex Eshelman Addition
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
To set a public hearing for the annexation of the Eshelman Addition.
Present Situation:
Chris and Marlys Eshelman submitted an annexation application and petition to the Town Clerk
on February 9, 2018 for the property located at 1901 Fish Creek Road just north of Scott
Avenue. The property is adjacent to Carriage Hills 7th Filing which is inside Town limits. The
annexation has been reviewed by Town staff and Attorney White and found substantially
complete. The annexation will not require an annexation agreement.
Proposal:
To move the item forward by setting the public hearing for June 26, 2018 with the passage of
Resolution #09-18. This will provide sufficient time for the public notices required by state
statute.
Advantages:
Approval of the Resolution would set the annexation hearing date and move the project forward.
Disadvantages:
None.
Action Recommended:
Approve Resolution #09-18.
Budget: None.
Level of Public Interest. Low.
Sample Motion:
I move to approve/deny Resolution #09-18.
Attachment:
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RESOLUTION NO. 09-18
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES
PARK, COLORADO:
That the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, in accordance
with Section 31-12-107, C.R.S., hereby states its intention to annex the area described
herein. The Board of Trustees finds and determines that the Petition filed with the Town
Clerk requesting annexation of the area described herein is in substantial compliance with
Section 31-12-107(1)(g), C.R.S. The Board of Trustees further finds and determines that
the Petition is signed by persons comprising one hundred percent (100%) of the
landowners in the area proposed to be annexed and owning one hundred percent (100%)
of the area, excluding public streets and alleys, and any land owned by the annexing
municipality. Such area, if annexed, will be known as “ESHELMAN ADDITION” to the
Town of Estes Park, Colorado. Such area is described as follows:
A PORTION OF THE NW OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 72 WEST OF
THE 6TH P.M., LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
CONSIDERING THE NORTH LINE OF THE NW OF SAID SECTION 6 BEARING SOUTH 89" 14'00" EAST AND WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN
RELATIVE THERETO. COMMENCING AT THE NW CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6,
THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, S89" 13'41" E 763.84 FEET TO THE TRUE
POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S30" 44'24''W, 254.47 FEET, THENCE S1 0" 03'22"E,
98.65 FEET, THENCE S89" 13'33"E 294.63 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE WESTER N
BOUNDARY OF THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR FISH CREEK ROAD, THENCE ALONG SAID
RIGHT OF WAY THE FOLLOWING COURSES: ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT 88.94
FEET WITH A RADIUS OF 985.00 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING N23"36'32"E 88.91
FEET, THENCE N26" 15'1O "E9.38 FEET, THENCE ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT
249.40 FEET WITH A RADIUS OF 1 176.00 FEET WITH A CHORD BEARING N32"21 '05"E
248.93 FEET, THENCE N38'27'46"E 19.18 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE NORTH LINE
OF SAID SECTION 6, THENCE ALONG THE AFOREMENTIONED NORTH LINE OF
SECTION 6, S89" 1 6'27"E 366.69 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING, COUNTY OF LARIMER, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING SUBJECT TO ALL
EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY OF RECORD, LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO.
Containing Acres 2.52 Acres
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IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 31-12-108, C.R.S.,
the Town Board Public Hearing shall be held Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., in
the Municipal Building, located at 170 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park, Colorado, for the
purpose of determining if the proposed annexation complies with the applicable provisions
of Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, C.R.S.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall give the notice of the
hearing as provided in Section 31-12-108(2), C.R.S.
DATED this day of , 2018.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Jirsa
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Jeffrey Woeber, Senior Planner
Date: May 22, 2018
RE: Presentation of “Capstone Project” by Ms. Amber Groll, UCD
Ms. Amber Groll is a student in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) degree
program at the University of Colorado, Denver. Ms. Groll selected the Town of Estes Park for a
capstone project titled Facilitating Alternative Workforce Housing in Estes Park, Colorado.
Ms. Groll’s paper explores some constraints within our existing codes, especially regarding
establishing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). She identifies possible ways for the Town to
better facilitate allowing these as a form of workforce housing.
Ms. Groll is scheduled to present an overview of her paper at the May 22, 2018 Town Board
meeting.
A PDF of her paper can be accessed at the link below. Please contact me if you would like a
paper copy, jwoeber@estes.org or 577-3727.
Click to view the Presentation of “Capstone Project” by Ms. Amber Groll, UCD
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Community Development Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Jirsa
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Randy Hunt
Date: May 22, 2018
RE: Final Townhome Plat, Raven Rock Townhomes, Promontory Drive at
Marys Lake Road, James R. Mackey and Susan M. Mackey.
Staff is requesting that this item be continued to the June 12, 2018 Town Board meeting
date.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Jirsa
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Lancaster
From:Robin Becker, Planner I
Date:May 22nd 2018
RE:Ordinance #09-18, Rezone From CH-Commercial Heavy to CO-
Commercial Outlying; 920 Dunraven St.; Jose Trinidad Gonzales Ruiz,
Mark Newendorp
(Mark all that apply)
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER______________
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
Conduct a public hearing and make a determination on the Zoning Map Amendment
(rezoning) application for compliance with the Estes Valley Development Code (EVDC).
Present Situation:
The project area is located within the Town of Estes Park between Dunraven and
Comanche St. The lot is currently developed with a commercial building. This building
has been for sale and been empty for at least the last four years. The lot is zoned CH-
Commercial Heavy and is 0.27-acres in size. There is no minimum lot size in both CO
and CH zone districts. Currently there are 19 parking spaces on the property and
additional parking could be added during the buildout.
Proposal:
The proposal entails re-zoning the entire lot to CO-Commercial Outlying. The purpose
of this request is to build a microbrewery/ tasting room. For reasons unclear to staff,
microbreweries are a permitted use in CO but not CH. The existing building has 2700
square feet of which 1200 square feet is a basement. The existing building would
require little modification and no additional buildings would be needed. The
microbrewery is envisioned to be a 5 bbl brew system and the tasting room would
occupy approximately 2000 square feet of indoor and outdoor seating area.
All applications for text or Official Zoning Map Amendments shall be reviewed by the
EVPC and Board(s) for compliance with the relevant standards and criteria set forth
below and with other applicable provisions of this Code. In accordance with Section
3.3D “Standards for Review” of the EVDC, all applications for re-zoning shall
demonstrate compliance with the applicable standards and criteria:35
1. The amendment is necessary to address changes in conditions in the areas
affected.
Staff Finding: The proposed zone map amendment is necessary to address changes
in conditions in the area. The area is a mix of Commercial, Office, and Commercial
Heavy zoning and the rezoning would fit the areas existing zoning. The subject property
is an underutilized property that could serve local residents and provide another dining
experience to the community.
2. The development plan, which the proposed amendment to this Code would
allow, is compatible and consistent with the policies and intent of the
Comprehensive Plan and with existing growth and development patterns in the
Estes Valley.
Staff Finding: Staff has waived the development plan requirement per Section 3.3.B.1
of the Estes Valley Development Code:
“All applications seeking to amend this Code to allow a change from one (1) zone
district to a different zone district or seeking to amend this Code by changing the
permitted uses in any zone district shall be accompanied by a development plan. This
requirement may be waived by Staff if it finds that the projected size, complexity,
anticipated impacts or other factors associated with the proposed development or
subdivision clearly justify such waiver.”
The EVDC implies erroneously that a “rezoning development plan” is necessary in order
to determine whether a rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. In fact
rezoning in and of itself is one of the legislative matters that should be reviewed for
comprehensive plan consistency.
A Development Plan, separate from the rezoning requirement, is still required and one
has been submitted and is working through review with affected agencies. A lot
consolidation application has also been submitted and is working through the review
process currently.
The proposed rezoning is consistent with Community Wide Policies noted in the
Comprehensive Plan under subsection FC3 and Chapter Six. The Fish Creek/ Little
Prospect Mountain area. Subsection FC3 states that the community needs to “prepare a
plan for the Highway 7 corridor which clearly identifies common access points, a
streetscape improvement, signage guidelines, lighting standards, and private sector
development standards”. Specifically, bullet three: “the Commanche /Dunraven area
provides a location for needed uses”. One would argue a brewery/taste room would be
better suited in this commercial heavy and commercial area than an unused vacant
building.
3. The Town, County or other relevant service providers shall have the ability to
provide adequate services and facilities that might be required if the application
were approved.
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Staff Finding: The ability to continue to provide adequate services to the property is
present at this location. Reviewing agency staff has no concerns with providing these
services.
Advantages:
1. Complies with standards set forth in the Estes Valley Development Code;
2. When combined with the Development Plan, this rezoning will allow for reuse of an
existing vacant building and provide another brewery option to locals and visitors alike
to contribute to the local economy.
Disadvantages:
None.
Action Recommended:
The Estes Valley Planning Commission held a public hearing for this application on May
15, 2018. During the hearing, the Commission made the following findings:
1. The rezoning request for an Official Zoning Map amendment complies with the
applicable review criteria set forth in Section 3.3.D “Standards for Review” of the
Estes Valley Development Code.
The Planning Commission voted (5-0) unanimously recommended approval of the Zoning
Map Amendment with no conditions.
Finance/Resource Impact:
None.
Level of Public Interest
Low: No public comments were submitted to the Community Development Department
and no public comment was received at the Planning Commission public hearing.
Sample Motion:
I move for the approval/denial
Below are the Town Board’s options related to the Zoning Map Amendment request:
1. I move to APPROVE the Zoning Map Amendment request including findings of fact
and conclusions of law, with the conditions of approval as recommended by the
Planning Commission.
2. I move to APPROVE the Zoning Map Amendment request with no conditions,
including findings of fact and conclusions of law.
3. I move to DENY the Zoning Map Amendment request, finding that [state findings for
denial]
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4. I move to CONTINUE THE HEARING to ____[Date uncertain], to provide adequate
time to review additional materials, finding that [State Reasons for continuance]
Attachments:
Ordinance #09-18
Application and Planning Commission Staff Report www.estes.org/currentapplications
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ORDINANCE NO. 09-18
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE ESTES VALLEY DEVELOPMENT CODE
TO REZONE LOTS 12 &13 QUASEBARTH RESUB
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2018, the Estes Valley Planning Commission
recommended approval of an Official Zoning Map amendment to rezone Lots 12 & 13
Quasebarth Resub, from CH-Commercial Heavy to CO-Commercial Outlying,
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park finds that this Official
Zoning Map amendment complies with the Standards for Review established in Section
3.3.D of the Estes Valley Development Code and it is in the best interest of the Town that
the recommended zoning amendment be granted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO:
Section 1: The zoning of LOTS 12 & 13, QUASEBARTH RESUB, COUNTY OF
LARIMER, STATE OF COLORADO, shall be changed from CH-Commercial Heavy to
CO-Commercial Outlying.
Section 2: This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty (30) days after
its adoption and publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF
ESTES PARK, COLORADO, THIS 22nd DAY OF May, 2018.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
_____________________________________
Todd Jirsa, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
I hereby certify that the above Ordinance was introduced and read at a regular
meeting of the Board of Trustees on the 22nd day of May, 2018 and published in a
newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, on the
day of , 2018, all as required by the Statutes of the State of
Colorado.
Town Clerk
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Jirsa
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Robin Becker Planner I, Brandon Howes, Consulting Town Planner
Date: May 22, 2018
RE: Ordinance #10-18 STANLEY AVENUE TOWNHOMES DEVELOPMENT,
Rezone from E-Estate Zoning to RM-Multifamily Residential; 260 Stanley
Avenue; Applicant: Michael and Cynthia Kingswood
(Mark all that apply)
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER______________
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
Conduct a public hearing and make a determination on the Zoning Map Amendment
(rezoning) application for compliance with the Estes Valley Development Code (EVDC).
Present Situation:
The area to be rezoned is comprised of one lot totaling 0.07 acres and currently owned
by the Town of Estes Park. The existing zoning on the subject property is E-Estate. The
adjacent 0.50 acre lot to the south is owned by Michael and Cynthia Kingswood and is
zoned RM-Multifamily Residential. There is currently an existing single-family house on
the property. A contract to convey the property title from the Town to the Kingswoods is
ready for execution, pending land -use approvals.
Proposal:
This request is to rezone one lot encompassing 0.07 acres from E-Estate to RM-Multi-
Family Residential. In December 2017, a companion lot to the south was rezoned from
E- Estate Zoning to RM-Multifamily Residential. Rezoning this lot will place both lots under
unified zoning for a townhome development project. The subject property recently had a
Final Plat approved on May 8, 2018 with a vote (seven to zero) from Town Board
approving a split of the two (2) lots into eight (8) lots for residential use and two (2) Outlots
referred to as A and B. In addition, the applicant has submitted the Stanley Avenue
Townhomes Development Plan as a site plan review. The applicant is under contract with
the Town (current owner) to purchase the subject property (small triangular tip to the
north) encompassing 0.07 acres in order to achieve the allowable density for development
of the eight (8) workforce housing townhomes. The applicant intends to use the 0.07 acre
parcel as a detention pond for the Stanley Avenue Townhomes Development.
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All applications for text or Official Zoning Map amendments shall be reviewed by the
EVPC and Board(s) for compliance with the relevant standards and criteria set forth
below:
1. The amendment is necessary to address changes in conditions in the areas
affected;
There is a significant need for attainable housing within the Estes Valley. The
addition of high-density residential in this part of Town helps meet this need. In
addition, because the subject property is located between Residential Estate
Zoning and Commercial Heavy and Accommodations zone districts, Multifamily
Residential zoning is a reasonable transitional zoning category between these
areas.
2. The development plan, which the proposed amendment to the Code would allow,
is compatible and consistent with the policies and intent of the Comprehensive
Plan and with existing growth and development patterns in the Estes Valley;
The Stanley Avenue Townhomes Development Plan is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan for the Fish Creek Planning Sub-Area which identifies this
area as Estate (E). The Development Plan indicates an efficient layout for the eight
(8) townhomes and associated site items of circulation, parking, landscaping, and
drainage.
3. The Town, County or other relevant service providers shall have the ability to
provide adequate services and facilities that might be required if the application
were approved.
The relevant service providers have indicated that they have no issue with the
ability to provide adequate services and facilities if this application is approved.
Advantages:
1. Complies with standards set forth in the Estes Valley Development Code;
2. When combined with the approved Final Plat and Development Plan, this rezoning
will allow for the development of 8 attainable housing units.
Disadvantages:
None
Action Recommended:
The Estes Valley Planning Commission held a public hearing for this application on May
15, 2018. During the hearing, the Commission made the following findings:
1. The rezoning request for an Official Zoning Map amendment complies with the
applicable review criteria set forth in Section 3.3.D “Standards for Review” of the
Estes Valley Development Code.
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The Planning Commission recommended by a vote of 5-0 to approve the Zoning Map
Amendment request recommended by staff.
Staff recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the Stanley Avenue Townhomes
Zoning Map Amendment request.
Finance/Resource Impact:
N/A
Level of Public Interest
Low
Sample Motion:
Below are the Town Board’s options related to the Zoning Map Amendment request:
1.I move to APPROVE the Zoning Map Amendment request including findings of fact
and conclusions of law, with the conditions of approval as recommended by the
Planning Commission.
2.I move to APPROVE the Zoning Map Amendment request with no conditions,
including findings of fact and conclusions of law.
3.I move to DENY the Zoning Map Amendment request, finding that [state findings for
denial].
4.I move to CONTINUE THE HEARING to ____[Date uncertain], to provide adequate
time to review additional materials, finding that [State Reasons for continuance].
Attachments:
Vicinity Map
Ordinance #10-18
Application and Planning Commission Staff Report www.estes.org/currentapplications
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ORDINANCE NO. #10-18
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE ESTES VALLEY DEVELOPMENT CODE
TO REZONE Portion of Lot 20, Little Prospect Subdivision
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2018, the Estes Valley Planning Commission
recommended approval of an Official Zoning Map amendment to rezone Portion of Lot
20, Little Prospect Subdivision, from E-Estate to RM-Residential Multi-Family.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park finds that this Official
Zoning Map amendment complies with the Standards for Review established in Section
3.3.D of the Estes Valley Development Code and it is best interest of the Town that the
recommended zoning amendment be granted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO:
Section 1: The zoning of Portion of Lot 20, Little Prospect Subdivision, COUNTY
OF LARIMER, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
AS FOLLOWS:
shall be changed from E-Estate to RM-Residential Multi-Family.
Section 2: This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty (30) days after
its adoption and publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF
ESTES PARK, COLORADO, THIS 22nd DAY OF May, 2018.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
_____________________________________
Todd Jirsa, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
I hereby certify that the above Ordinance was introduced and read at a regular
meeting of the Board of Trustees on the 22nd day of May, 2018 and published in a
newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, on the
day of , 2018, all as required by the Statutes of the State of
Colorado.
Town Clerk
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April 25, 2018
To the Town Trustees of Estes Park:
We are an independent citizens group concerned about the welfare of our immigrant population in
Estes Park. We are hopeful that the Town Trustees will support the attached resolution.
The United States of America was built on diversity. Our local workforce reflects this diversity, and our
Estes Park schools educate students of diverse immigration and documentation status. Much of the
resident immigrant population has lived in Estes Park for many years. Children of these immigrant
families fall into different immigration categories: those who were brought to the United States as
young children, and those who were born here and are US citizens.
A forced reduction of the immigrant population will risk separating families and negatively impact an
integral part of the Estes Park community. The economic, social, and cultural survival of our community
is threatened unless we come together as a community and support our immigrant population.
We thank you for your consideration and support of this resolution.
Sincerely,
Rene Moquin, Chair
Concerned Citizens for our Immigration Community
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RESOLUTION #10-18
SUPPORTING IMMIGRATION REFORM
WHEREAS, Estes Park is a multicultural community built on the aspirations and
hard work of people who have come together to live here and recognizes and wishes to
maintain the benefits of enhanced cultural diversity provided by our immigrant community,
and
WHEREAS, the community of Estes Park would be greatly diminished should the
immigrants who have lived here for many years, attended our churches, resided in our
neighborhoods, broadened our vision, and enriched our friendships have to leave, and
WHEREAS, Estes Park is a mountain town whose economy is dependent on the
tourism visitation to the area and especially the Rocky Mountain National Park with
current visitation of approximately 4.5 million visitors per year, and
WHEREAS, a forced reduction of the immigrant and foreign work force as a result
of changes in visa policies and current immigration enforcement rulings would have
negative impacts on the economy of Estes Park, and
WHEREAS, a forced reduction of the immigrant workforce will negatively impact
an integral part of the Estes Park community by possibly separating families whose
children may be United States citizens, and
WHEREAS, a forced reduction of the Estes Park immigrant work force would likely result
in a parallel reduction in the Estes Park school student population resulting in reductions
in overall school income and the reduced ability for our now excellent Estes Park school
system to provide the breadth of educational opportunity that it does now;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
TOWN OF ESTES PARK in order to protect the economy and the stability of the Estes
Park community, the Estes Park Board of Trustees urge the elected Colorado
Congressional Delegation in Washington DC to use their powers to achieve passage of
comprehensive U.S. immigration reform that results in resolution of the immigration
related problems now facing our community and country.
DATED this day of , 2018.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
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TOWN ATTORNEY Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Jirsa
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Gregory A. White, Town Attorney
Date: May 17, 2018
RE: Memorandum of Understanding with Estes Performance Inc. for the Rocky
Mountain Performing Arts Complex
(Mark all that apply)
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
X CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER______________
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES X NO
Objective:
Review, and if appropriate, approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between the Town and Estes Performance Inc. (EPIC).
Present Situation:
EPIC has requested that the Town reserve a 4.5 acre portion of Stanley Park located on
the southwest corner of Community Drive and Highway 36 (the Site); and if certain
milestones are met as set forth in the MOU, enter into a Ground Lease with EPIC for
construction and operation of a performing arts complex which includes a performing
arts theater, a black box wing, a potential IMAX wing, staff offices, food service facilities,
scene shop, and public parking known as the Rocky Mountain Performing Arts Complex
(RMPAC). If this MOU is approved by the Town, this will allow EPIC to move forward
on a capital campaign to raise the necessary funding to design and construct the
RMPAC on the Site.
Proposal:
The MOU between the Town and EPIC contains the following terms and conditions:
• Location of Site. A 4.5 acre parcel located south of Highway 36 and contiguous
to the west right-of-way of Community Drive on the Town’s Stanley Park
property.
• Reservation of Site. The MOU requires the Town to reserve the Site for use and
occupancy by EPIC for the RMPAC pursuant to the terms of the MOU.
• Ground Lease. If EPIC meets the requirements of the MOU, the Town and EPIC
will enter into a Ground Lease for the Site. The term of the Ground Lease will be
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for a 20 year initial term with EPIC having an option for a second 20 year term.
The Ground Lease would provide that EPIC is totally responsible for all costs of
design, construction and operation of the RMPAC and for receiving all land use
approvals for the RMPAC. The Ground Lease will require that the RMPAC will
be used solely for public entertainment purposes and not as security nor be
transferred to a third party.
• EPIC is required to raise a total sum of $11 million in pledges and gifts on or
before March 1, 2019 with an option to extend this deadline to June 1, 2019. If
said sum is achieved, EPIC is required to raise a total of $16.75 million in
pledges and gifts on or before December 1, 2019. If EPIC does not raise the $11
million by March 1, 2019/June 1, 2019, or does not raise the $16.75 million by
December 1, 2019, the MOU is automatically terminated, and the Town has no
responsibility to reserve the Site for the RMPAC.
Advantages:
• Approval of the MOU allows EPIC to begin a capital campaign to raise the funds
necessary to design and construct the RMPAC project as specified in the MOU.
• The MOU sets deadlines for the raising of the necessary funds.
• If the funds are raised and the Ground Lease is entered into between the parties,
EPIC will be authorized to construct and operate the RMPAC on the Site.
Disadvantages:
• The Town is in the process of hiring a consultant to provide a Master Plan of the
entire Stanley Fairgrounds property owned by the Town. The reservation of the
Site may remove this Site from consideration in the Master Planning process.
Action Recommended:
Review by the Town Board of the MOU, and a decision by the Town Board of whether
or not to approve the MOU. This is a policy decision by the Town Board and, as such,
Staff has no recommendation with regard to the approval/denial of the MOU.
Finance/Resource Impact:
The MOU provides that the Town shall have no responsibility to provide any funding for
the RMPAC. The Ground Lease would not provide revenue to the Town as the Site will
be leased for $1 per year.
Level of Public Interest
High. The location, design and construction of a performing arts center within the Town
has been an ongoing discussion for approximately thirty years. The approval of the
MOU will provide a reserved site for the RMPAC and allow EPIC to pursue funding for
the RMPAC pursuant to the terms of the MOU.
Sample Motion:
I move to approve/deny the MOU as presented.
Attachments:
Memorandum of Understanding
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Memorandum of Understanding
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is effective this ____ day of
____________, 2018, by and between the Town of Estes Park (the (“Town), a
municipal corporation, and Estes Performance, Inc. (“EPIC”), a Colorado non-profit
corporation.
A. Purpose
This MOU establishes and delineates the responsibilities and understandings between
the two parties regarding the financing, location, construction, and operation of a
proposed Performing Arts Complex by EPIC to be located on a portion of Stanley Park,
which is owned by the Town. EPIC has conceptually designed a Performing Arts
Complex that includes a Performing Arts Theater, a “black box” wing, a potential IMAX
wing, staff offices, food service facilities, scene shop, and public parking (“RMPAC”).
EPIC is in the process of moving forward on a capital campaign to raise necessary
private funding to design, construct, and operate RMPAC. EPIC desires to locate
RMPAC on a 4.5 acre site located on the Stanley Park property owned by the Town.
B. The Town's Role and Responsibilities
1. Location. EPIC has identified a 4.5 acre site located south of Highway 36 and
contiguous to the west right-of-way of Community Drive (the “Site”). A depiction of the
Site is set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
2. Reservation of the Site. The Town hereby agrees to reserve the Site for use and
occupancy by EPIC for the RMPAC pursuant to the terms of this MOU.
3. Ground Lease. The Town shall enter into a Ground Lease with EPIC for the Site
subject to EPIC fulfilling its responsibilities more fully set forth in this MOU. The Ground
Lease shall contain the terms set forth on Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference. The Ground Lease shall be entered into between the parties
following the notification from EPIC that the total sum of $16.75 million has been
reached as provided in Section C.3.
4. Town Funding. The Town shall have no responsibility to provide any funding for the
RMPAC.
C. EPIC and its Role and Responsibilities
1. Fundraising. EPIC agrees to raise the necessary funds to design and construct the
RMPAC on the Site entirely through philanthropic donations including the selection of
naming rights. It is estimated that the initial cost of the design and construction of the
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RMPAC will not exceed $16.75 million, with additional fundraising expected once final
design and significant fundraising has been completed.
2. First Fundraising. EPIC shall raise a total sum of $11 million in pledges and gifts on
or before March 1, 2019. EPIC shall provide the Town with a financial report on or
before March 1, 2019 identifying that the $11 million has been achieved. In the event
EPIC has not achieved the requirement of $11 million in pledges and gifts on or before
March 1, 2019, EPIC may exercise, at its discretion, a three month extension of this
deadline until June 1, 2019 to raise the $11 million in funding. This extension shall be
exercised by written notice to the Town on or before March 1, 2019.
3. Second Fundraising. If EPIC has raised the funds set forth in Section C.2. on or
before March 1, 2019 or June 1, 2019, EPIC shall then be required to raise a total of
$16.75 million in pledges and gifts on or before December 1, 2019.
4. Expenditure of Raised Funds. EPIC shall be entitled to spend raised funds in an
amount not to exceed $2 million during the two timeframes set forth in Sections C.2.
and C.3. for design or development costs of the RMPAC. Said costs shall be
considered as raised funds in the two fundraising goals set forth in Sections C.2. and
C.3.
5. Design of RMPAC. EPIC shall be solely responsible for the design, construction and
operation of the RMPAC. The Town shall not impose any design restrictions on the
design of the RMPAC, however the design must comply with all applicable land use and
building codes and may not, in anyway, interfere with the efficient and effective
operation of Stanley Park, the fairgrounds, Events Complex or any other existing Town
operations on the property.
D. Notice
Any notice required or permitted by this MOU will be deemed effective when personally
delivered in writing or three (3) days after notice is deposited with the U.S. Postal
Service, postage prepaid, certified, and return receipt requested, and addressed as
follows:
Town of Estes Park Estes Performance, Inc.
Attn: Town Administrator Attn: EPIC Chair
P O Box 1200 P O Box 3077
Estes. Park, CO 80517 Estes Park, CO 80517
Either party may change the address for notices by written notice to the other party.
E. Governmental Immunity
The parties understand and agree that the Town is relying on and does not waive, by
any provision of this MOU, the monetary limitations, terms or any other rights,
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immunities, and protections provided by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act,
Section 24-10-101, C.R.S., as from time to time amended, or otherwise available to the
Town or any of its officers, agents or employees.
F. Entire Agreement
This MOU embodies the entire agreement of the parties. There are no promises, terms,
conditions, or obligations other than those contained herein, and this MOU supersedes
all previous communications, representations, or agreements, either verbal or written,
between the parties. This MOU may not be modified or amended except by written
agreement of the parties.
Town of Estes Park Estes Performance Inc.
__________________________ __________________________
By: Todd A. Jirsa, Mayor By: R. Stanton Black, Chairman
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Exhibit A
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Memorandum of Understanding Page 6 of 6
Exhibit B
• Lessor. Town of Estes Park
• Lessee. Estes Performance Inc.
• Leased Property. The Site as set forth on Exhibit A.
• Ground Lease Payment. $1.00 and other good and valuable consideration per
year.
• Term. The term of the Ground Lease shall be twenty (20) years plus an
additional twenty (20) year option on the part of EPIC to continue the Ground
Lease.
• Permitted Use. Lessee shall use the Site for the construction, development and
operation of the RMPAC as a public performing arts center.
1. The Ground Lease shall require that the RMPAC be used solely for public
entertainment purposes and that the Ground Lease shall not be used as security
or subject to transfer to a third party.
2. The Ground Lease shall contain a requirement that EPIC shall receive approval
of the RMPAC through all appropriate rules and regulations of the Town and
obtain a building permit for construction of the RMPAC on or before January 1,
2020. The Ground Lease shall provide that if development approval and building
permit is not received by said date, that the Ground Lease shall automatically
terminate, and the Town shall have no responsibility to continue to reserve the
Site for the RMPAC project.
3. The size of the Site at 4.5 acres is due to the need to provide public parking for
those using the RMPAC. The Ground Lease shall provide that the parking area
shall be available to the Town for use of Stanley Park or other Town
transportation needs subject to EPIC’s priority use for the RMPAC.
4. In construction of the RMPAC, EPIC shall be responsible for reimbursing the
Town for all costs of relocation of any Town facilities located on the Site.
5. The Ground Lease shall address maintenance, access to the Site, insurance,
default provisions, termination of lease, and other provisions which are
customarily addressed in a ground lease.
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FINANCE DEPT Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Jirsa
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Duane Hudson, Finance Director
Date: 5/22/18
RE: Resolution # 11-18, Supplemental Budget Appropriations
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER______________
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
To obtain approval of Resolution # 11-18 to appropriate funding for the Stanley Park
Master Plan and the electric trolley project with additional appropriations for the
Community Drive / US Hwy 36 Intersection Project and the Moraine Ave Bridge Project,
along with the matching grant revenues.
Present Situation:
General Fund:
The Stanley Park Master Plan is in need of an update with the recent changes to the
area and anticipated future changes already being contemplated. The funding of
$68,000 for the master plan update will come from additional revenues in the form of a
CIRSA claim for damage to the arena footing in the amount of $124,991.50. Payment
of the first half of the CIRSA claim in the amount of $62,495.75 was received in April
2018 with the second half to be paid after claim closeout.
This amendment also includes appropriations of $460,000 for acceptance of the new
electric powered trolley along with its grant funds in the amount of $360,000. Monies
from the parking garage savings had been earmarked to use as the grant match when
the application was submitted last year.
Community Reinvestment Fund:
The Moraine Ave Bridge Project had some additional costs from scope changes and
efforts to accelerate work due to unanticipated delays. The Town has been awarded
additional CDBG grant funds in the amount of $293,057 to help cover those costs. This
budget amendment includes an increase in grant revenues of $293,057 and an increase
in project appropriations of $293,057.
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In addition to the Moraine Ave Bridge Project changes, an additional $14,000 is
requested for design costs to explore a roundabout in lieu of the turning lanes at the
intersection of Community Drive and US Hwy 36 and an additional $102,500 is
appropriated towards the eventual intersection construction project. These additional
funds are coming from the parking garage savings in the Community Reinvestment
Fund.
Larimer County Open Space Fund:
The projected sales tax revenue was refined upward by $35,000 based upon Larimer
County’s budgeted open space sales tax revenues.
Proposal:
To complete these projects, the funds must be appropriated in the General Fund for the
Stanley Park Master Plan and the electric trolley acquisition. The Community
Reinvestment Fund appropriations should be increased for the Moraine Ave Bridge
Project changes and the Community Drive / US Hwy 36 Intersection Project.
Advantages:
The Town will be able to update the Stanley Park Master Plan to coordinate future
changes to the area with a long-term vision and plan in mind. The Town will also be
able to take advantage of the new electric trolley technology to further enhance our
commitment to being good stewards of our natural setting. The Moraine Ave Bridge
Project and Community Drive / US Hwy 36 Intersection Project will also be able to
continue unimpeded.
Disadvantages:
This will appropriate Town funds for these purposes, reducing funding available for
other purposes.
Action Recommended:
Staff recommends approval of the supplemental budget resolution.
Finance/Resource Impact:
General Fund – $56,991 net increase in fund balance
Community Reinvestment Fund - $216,500 net decrease in fund balance
Level of Public Interest
The community is very interested in timely completion of the Moraine Ave Bridge
Project. The intersection at Community Drive / US Hwy 36 is also of interest to the
entire community.
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Sample Motion:
I move for the approval/denial of Resolution #11-18 Supplemental Budget
Appropriations to the 2018 Budget.
Attachments:
Attachment A – Resolution #11-18 Supplemental Budget Appropriations to the 2018
Budget
Attachment B – Recap of Proposed Budget Amendments and supporting schedules
Attachment C – Letter of Support from the Transportation Advisory Board
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Attachment A
RESOLUTION FOR
SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS TO THE 2018 BUDGET
NO. 11-18
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park has adopted the 2018
annual budget in accordance with the Local Government Budget Law on November 28th, 2017;
and
WHEREAS, additional projects and activities have been identified that were not known or
included in the original annual budget; and
WHEREAS, it is not only required by law, but also necessary to appropriate the revenues
provided in the budget to and for the purposes described below, so as not to impair the
operations of the Town of Estes Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO:
That the appropriations be increased by $1,037,557 for funds specified below and these
amounts are hereby appropriated from additional revenue or available fund balance of each
fund.
Fund
#
Fund Name Existing
Appropriations
Amendment Amended
Appropriations
101 General Fund 20,114,471 528,000 20,642,471
204 Community Reinvestment Fund 3,896,784 509,557 4,406,341
211 Conservation Trust Fund 32,541 0 32,541
220 Larimer County Open Space Fund 1,293,730 0 1,293,730
236 Emergency Response System Fund 45,685 0 45,685
238 Community Center Fund 696,700 0 696,700
244 Trails Fund 300,000 0 300,000
260 Street Fund 5,635,833 0 5,635,833
502 Light & Power Fund 19,983,031 0 19,983,031
503 Water Fund 10,218,788 0 10,218,788
606 Medical Insurance Fund 2,002,909 0 2,002,909
612 Fleet Maintenance Fund 426,571 0 426,571
625 Information Technology Fund 715,771 0 715,771
635 Vehicle Replacement Fund 366,916 0 366,916
Total All Funds 65,729,730 1,037,557 66,767,287
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Attachment A
ADOPTED this 22th day of May, 2018.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
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TOWN OF ESTES PARKRECAP OF PROPOSED BUDGET ADJUSTMENTSFOR YEAR ENDED 12-31-2018RESOLUTION 11-18AS OF May 22, 2018101204211220236238244260GENERAL FUNDCOMMUNITY REINVESTMENT CONSERVATION TRUSTLARIMER COUNTY OPEN SPACEEMERGENCY RESPONSECOMMUNITY CENTERTRAILSSTREETRevenues, As Amended$23,160,342 $4,123,453$32,550 $1,748,847$69,800 $696,700 $356,930 $2,021,900Expenses, As Amended20,642,471 4,406,34132,541 1,293,73045,685696,700300,000 5,635,833Net2,517,871 (282,888)9455,11724,115056,930 (3,613,933)Estimated Beginning Fund Balance, 1/1/182,158,823592,09854,957 (453,350)31,8020193,744 4,334,169Estimated Ending Fund Balance, 12/31/18$4,676,694 $309,210$54,966$1,767$55,917$0 $250,674 $720,236Budget Reserves Nonspendable Prepaid Fund Balance & Restricted Donation60,000 Total Restricted Fund Balance 60,000 22.4%502 503 606 612 625 635LIGHT & POWER WATERMEDICAL INSURANCE FLEETINFORMATION TECHNOLOGYVEHICLE REPLACEMENT TOTALRevenues, As Amended $16,952,962 $5,596,748 $2,590,625 $428,825 $726,276 $892,419 $59,398,377Expenses, As Amended 19,983,031 10,218,788 2,002,909 426,571 715,771 366,916 66,767,287Net (3,030,069) (4,622,040) 587,716 2,254 10,505 525,503 (7,368,910)Estimated Beginning Fund Balance, 1/1/18 7,660,019 7,680,689 767,950 383,803 211,838 1,484,478 25,101,020Estimated Ending Fund Balance, 12/31/18 $4,629,950 $3,058,649 $1,355,666 $386,057 $222,343 $2,009,981 $17,732,110Attachment B62
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
SUMMARY OF ANTICIPATED REVENUE ADJUSTMENTS
FOR YEAR ENDED 12-31-2018
RESOLUTION 11-18
AS OF May 22, 2018
Fund/Dept Fund Name Current Budget Amendment
Budget
As Amended
101 GENERAL FUND 22,575,351 584,991 23,160,342
204 COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT 3,830,396 293,057 4,123,453
211 CONSERVATION TRUST 32,550 - 32,550
220 LARIMER COUNTY OPEN SPACE 1,713,847 35,000 1,748,847
236 EMERGENCY RESPONSE 69,800 - 69,800
238 COMMUNITY CENTER 696,700 - 696,700
244 TRAILS 356,930 - 356,930
260 STREET 2,021,900 - 2,021,900
502 LIGHT & POWER 16,952,962 - 16,952,962
503 WATER 5,596,748 - 5,596,748
606 MEDICAL INSURANCE 2,590,625 - 2,590,625
612 FLEET 428,825 - 428,825
625 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 726,276 - 726,276
635 VEHICLE REPLACEMENT 892,419 - 892,419
TOTAL 58,485,329 913,048 59,398,377
Attachment B
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TOWN OF ESTES PARK
SUMMARY OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS
FOR YEAR ENDED 12-31-2018
RESOLUTION 11-18
AS OF May 22, 2018
Fund/Dept Fund Name Current Budget Amendment
Budget As
Amended
101 GENERAL FUND
101-1100 Legislative 213,362 - 213,362
101-1200 Judicial 80,131 - 80,131
101-1300 Executive 380,090 - 380,090
101-1400 Admin Svcs 639,868 - 639,868
101-1500 Finance 549,452 - 549,452
101-1600 Com Dev ( Planning)805,068 - 805,068
101-1700 Facilities 1,325,331 - 1,325,331
101-1800 Employee Benefits 159,651 - 159,651
101-1900 Community Service Grants 1,070,241 - 1,070,241
101-2100 Police - Patrol 3,359,637 - 3,359,637
101-2155 Police - Communications 1,003,181 - 1,003,181
101-2175 Police - Comm Svcs 348,097 - 348,097
101-2300 Building Safety Divison 589,092 - 589,092
101-2400 Engineering 529,397 - 529,397
101-2600 Visitor Center 461,529 - 461,529
101-3100 Streets 2,885,989 - 2,885,989
101-5200 Parks 1,182,604 - 1,182,604
101-5304 Senior Center 21,250 - 21,250
101-5500 Special Events 2,333,439 68,000 2,401,439
101-5600 Transportation 466,678 460,000 926,678
101-5700 Museum 360,062 - 360,062
101-9000 Transfers 1,350,322 - 1,350,322
101 GENERAL FUND 20,114,471 528,000 20,642,471
204 COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT 3,896,784 509,557 4,406,341
211 CONSERVATION TRUST 32,541 - 32,541
220 LARIMER COUNTY OPEN SPACE 1,293,730 - 1,293,730
236 EMERGENCY RESPONSE 45,685 - 45,685
238 COMMUNITY CENTER 696,700 - 696,700
244 TRAILS 300,000 - 300,000
260 STREET 5,635,833 - 5,635,833
502 LIGHT & POWER 19,983,031 - 19,983,031
503 WATER 10,218,788 - 10,218,788
606 MEDICAL INSURANCE 2,002,909 - 2,002,909
612 FLEET 426,571 - 426,571
625 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 715,771 - 715,771
635 VEHICLE REPLACEMENT 366,916 - 366,916
TOTAL ALL FUNDS 65,729,730 1,037,557 66,767,287
Attachment B
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TOWN OF ESTES PARKSCHEDULE OF CAPITAL PROJECTSFOR YEAR ENDED 12-31-2018RESOLUTION 11-18AS OF May 22, 2018Project Name/Description Project Code ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION Current 2018 Capital Project Budget 2018 Budget Realloc by Depts 2018 Additional Appropriation Revised 2018 Capital Project Budget VETERANS MEMORIAL PROJECTVETMON 101-1300-413-31-13 LAND IMPROVEMENTS- - - - WILLOW KNOLLS LEGACY PROJECTWILL17 101-1300-413-31-13 LAND IMPROVEMENTS19,204 - - 19,204 DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE & EQUIP DOCMGT 101-1400-414.37-01 SOFTWARE159,483 - - 159,483 DOWNTOWN ESTES PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PLANDTDOLA 101-1600-416.22-13 CONTRACT/SKILLED SERVICES- - - - FLEET/STREETS ROOF FLROOF 101-1700-417.32-22 BUILDING REMODELING150,000 - - 150,000 PAINT EXTERIOR OF FISH HATCHERY RENTALSHPAINT 101-1700-417.32-22 BUILDING REMODELING- - - - TOWN HALL ROOFS ( ENGINEERING & PD WINGS)THROOF 101-1700-417.32-22 BUILDING REMODELING- - - - WORKFORCE HOUSING PROJECT MGTWFHOUS 101-1700-417.32-22 BUILDING REMODELING32,100 - - 32,100 TOWN HALL ELEVATOR-NA- 101-1700-417.32-22 BUILDING REMODELING- - - - TOWN HALL WINDOWS (CD & BS SIDE)THWIND 101-1700-417.32-22 BUILDING REMODELING125,000 - - 125,000 MPEC SERVER ROOM AC EC AC 101-1700-417.33-32 OFFICE EQUIPMENT10,000 - - 10,000 SECURITY CAMERAS PHASE 2 SECCAM 101-1700-417.33-32 OFFICE EQUIPMENT26,000 - - 26,000 MORAINE AVE BRIDGEMORBRG 101-2400-424.22-02 ENGINEERING103,268 - - 103,268 STORMWATER MASTER PLANSTORM 101-2400-424.22-02 ENGINEERING37,038 - - 37,038 STORMWATER UTILITY FEASIBILITY STUDYSTMFEE 101-2400-424-22-02 ENGINEERING10,294 - - 10,294 SANDER REPLACEMENTS - 2STSNDR 101-3100-431.34-98 OTHER MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT16,000 - - 16,000 FISH CREEK ROAD REPAIRSFHWAFC 101-3100-431.36-55 FHWA-FISH CREEK REPAIRS1,600,320 - - 1,600,320 FISH CREEK ROAD REPAIRS5CATC 101-3100-431.36-55 FHWA-FISH CREEK REPAIRS102,931 - - 102,931 SMALL 4X4 TRUCK, CART, ETC.ECCART 101-5200-452.34-98 OTHER MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT1,001 - - 1,001 SANDER REPLACEMENT - 1ECSNDR 101-5200-452.34-98 OTHER MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT10,000 - - 10,000 ATV & WEED SPRAYERWEEDSP 101-5200-452-34-98 OTHER MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT20,000 - - 20,000 REBUILD ARENA FOOTING AT EVENT CENTER ARNAFT 101-5500-455.32-22 BUILDING REMODELING125,000 - - 125,000 EVENT CENTER ACOUSTIC IMPROVEMENTECACST 101-5500-455-33-31 FURNITURE/FIXTURES60,000 - - 60,000 MOBILE STAGEMSTAGE 101-5500-455-33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT150,000 - - 150,000 STANLEY PARK MASTER PLANSPMSTP 101-5500-455.35-62 MASTER PLANS- - 68,000 68,000 REAL TIME PASSENGER INFORMATION SERVICERTINFO 101-5600-456-33-33 DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT8,300 - - 8,300 ELECTRIC TROLLEYELTROL 101-5600-456.34-42 TRUCKS- - 460,000 460,000 TOTAL GENERAL FUND2,765,939 - 528,000 3,293,939 - - MUSEUM COLLECTIONS AND RESEARCH FACILITYMUSCOL 204-5400-544.32-22 BUILDING REMODELING81,100 - - 81,100 MUSEUM REMODELMUSREM 204-5400-544.32-22 BUILDING REMODELING192,000 - - 192,000 PARKING GARAGE COUNTER & COM EQUIPPCOUNT 204-5400-544-33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT40,000 - - 40,000 COMMUNITY DR ENGINEERING DESIGNCOMMDR 204-5400-544.35-51 STREETS76,000 - 14,000 90,000 MORAINE AVE BRIDGEMORBRG 204-5400-544.35-51 STREETS1,885,151 - 293,057 2,178,208 COMMUNITY DR INTERSECTION CONSTRUCTIONCDINTR 204-5400-544.35-51 STREETS497,500 - 102,500 600,000 DOWNTOWN PARKING PLAN DTNPKG 204-5400-544.35-52 PARKING LOTS5,169 - - 5,169 PARKING GARAGECVBPRK 204-5400-544.35-52 PARKING LOTS6,000 - - 6,000 PARKING LOT REPAIRSPARKLT 204-5400-544.35-52 PARKING LOTS- - - - DMS ELECTRONIC SIGNS US36/US34 DYNMSG 204-5400-544.36-52 FEDERAL GRANTS-CMAQ176,354 - - 176,354 TOTAL COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT FUND2,959,274 - 409,557 3,368,831 - - Attachment B65
Project Name/Description Project Code ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION Current 2018 Capital Project Budget 2018 Budget Realloc by Depts 2018 Additional Appropriation Revised 2018 Capital Project Budget SCOTT PONDS (CARRIAGE HILLS) DAM CDBGCH 220-4600-462.22-02 ENGINEERING 5,140 - - 5,140 MORAINE AVE BRIDGE MORBRG 220-4600-462-35-60 WALKWAYS & BIKEWAYS 225,000 - - 225,000 MACGREGOR AVE TRAIL MCGRTR 220-4600-462.35-60 WALKWAYS & BIKEWAYS - - - - FISH CREEK TRAIL 11CATG 220-4600-462.35-60 WALKWAYS & BIKEWAYS 1,021,290 - - 1,021,290 IRRIG IMPR RIVERWALK US36 TO CHILDRENS PARK, LIBRARYPRKIRR 220-4600-462.35-61 PARK IMPROVEMENTS- - - - VISITOR CENTER BIG T RIVERBANK STABILIZATION VCRVRB 220-4600-462.35-61 PARK IMPROVEMENTS- - - - TOTAL LARIMER COUNTY OPEN SPACE FUND1,251,430 - - 1,251,430 - - 4TH DISPATCH CONSOLE PROJECTDCCONS 236-3600-436.33-31- - - - TOTAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM FUND- - - - - - - - BRODIE TRAIL EXTENSIONBRODIE 244-3400-434-35-60 WALKWAYS & BIKEWAYS- - - - MACGREGOR AVE NORTH OF WONDERVIEW IMPROVEMEN MCGRTR 244-3400-434.36-60 FED GRANT-FR TRAIL NEPA- - - - FALL RIVER TRAIL FRTRL 244-3400-434.36-60- - - - TOTAL TRAILS FUND- - - - - - GENERAL ENGINEERING AND DRAINAGE DESIGN WORK GENENG 260-2000-420.22-02 ENGINEERING- - - - MACGREGOR AVE IMPROVEMENTSMCGRTR 260-2000-420.35-51 STREETS- - - - DRY GULCH ROAD REBUILDDRYGUL 260-2000-420.35-51 STREETS- - - - STREET OVERLAYSOVRLAY 260-2000-420-35-51 STREETS500,000 - - 500,000 BRODIE AVE IMPROVEMENTSBRODIE 260-2000-420-35-51 STREETS336,000 - - 336,000 FLAP/RAMP ESTIMATED COSTSFLAP 260-2000-420.36-60 FED GRANT - FLAP3,920,202 - - 3,920,202 TOTAL STREET FUND4,756,202 - - 4,756,202 - - PARKING GARAGECVBPRK 502-6301-540.25-33 UNDERGROUND- - - - GLEN HAVEN FIBER INSTALL FOR PRPAGHFIBR 502-6301-540-25-33 UNDERGROUND649,000 - - 649,000 OFFICE EQUIPMENTEQUIP 502-7001-580.33-32 OFFICE EQUIPMENT- - - - SERVER FOR METERING - AMI MTRSVR 502-7001-580.33-33 DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT- - - - METERSELMTR 502-7001-580.33-34 METERS515,000 - - 515,000 TRANSFORMER PURCHASESTRANSF 502-7001-580.33-35 TRANSFORMERS157,824 - - 157,824 SMART METER PURCHASESSMRTEL 502-7001-580.33-36 COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT35,000 - - 35,000 NONSPECIFIC TOOLSEQUIP 502-7001-580.33-41 TOOLS40,638 - - 40,638 SKID STEER TRAILERLPSKID 502-7001-580.33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT20,000 - - 20,000 SNOW OUTAGE EQUIPMENTSNWEQU 502-7001-580.33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT30,000 - - 30,000 EQUIPMENT TRAILERLPTRLR 502-7001-580.33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT15,000 - - 15,000 PLOWLPPLOW 502-7001-580.33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT15,000 - - 15,000 NONSPECIFIC EQUIPMENTEQUIP 502-7001-580.33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT20,000 - - 20,000 STREET LIGHTING, POLES & FIXTURES LIGHTS 502-7001-580.35-55 STREET LIGHTS50,000 - - 50,000 2017 ELECTRIC LINE REBUILDS LRBLDS 502-7001-580.35-57 OVERHEAD LINES- - - - OH LINE REBUILD - GOBLIN CASTLEGC2018 502-7001-580.35-57 OVERHEAD LINES105,000 - - 105,000 OH LINE REBUILD - LONGS PEAK AREALP2018 502-7001-580.35-57 OVERHEAD LINES140,000 - - 140,000 OH LINE REBUILD - DANDIE WAYDWAY18 502-7001-580.35-57 OVERHEAD LINES50,000 - - 50,000 OH LINE REBUILD - HWY 34 OHBT18 502-7001-580.35-57 OVERHEAD LINES155,000 - - 155,000 ALLENSPARK CIRCUIT OVERHEAD WORKAP2016 502-7001-580.35-57 OVERHEAD LINES64,413 - - 64,413 ALLENSPARK CIRCUIT UNDERGROUND WORKAP2016 502-7001-580.35-58 UNDERGROUND CONDUCTORS169,885 - - 169,885 UNDERGROUND LINE REBUILD - NONSPECIFICLRBLDS 502-7001-580.35-58 UNDERGROUND CONDUCTORS125,000 - - 125,000 FISH CREEK PHASE II UNDERGROUND LINES FISHC2 502-7001-580.35-58 UNDERGROUND CONDUCTORS183,807 - - 183,807 MORAINE AVE BRIDGE UTILITY CROSSINGMORB17 502-7001-580.35-58 UNDERGROUND CONDUCTORS90,134 - - 90,134 MORAINE BRIDGE SOUTH - L&PMORAVE 502-7001-580.35-58 UNDERGROUND CONDUCTORS- - - - NEW SERVICE CONNECTIONSWOKEXT 502-7001-580.35-59 CUSTOMER SERVICE LINES150,000 - - 150,000 Attachment B66
Project Name/Description Project Code ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION Current 2018 Capital Project Budget 2018 Budget Realloc by Depts 2018 Additional Appropriation Revised 2018 Capital Project Budget BROADBAND PROJECT BB0001 502-7001-580.35-66 FIBER OPTIC INSTALL 37,726 - - 37,726 MIDDLE MILE FIBER TO ALENSPARK/LITTLE VALLEY AP2016 502-7001-580.35-66 FIBER OPTIC INSTALL 209,694 - - 209,694 WATER JET MINIJET 502-7001-580.35-66 FIBER OPTIC INSTALL 28,822 - - 28,822 HWY 34 FIBER OPTIC INSTALL FOBT18 502-7001-580.35-66 FIBER OPTIC INSTALL 250,000 - - 250,000 GIS MAPPING IMPROVEMENTS GIS18 502-7001-580.37-01 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT 75,000 - - 75,000 AR & CLICK-TO-GOV UTILITY BILLING MODULES UBPRTL 502-7001-580.37-01 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT 60,626 - - 60,626 TOTAL LIGHT & POWER FUND 3,442,569 - - 3,442,569 - - GLACIER CREEK LAND CONSOLIDATION PROJECT GCLAND 503-7000-580.31-11 LAND 170,000 40,356 - 210,356 LAND-LOT 1 KEARNEY MINOR SUBDIVISION KEARNY 503-7000-580.31-11 LAND 1,000,000 - - 1,000,000 BUILDING WORK AT GLACIER PLANT GPBLDG 503-7000-580.32-22 BUILDING REMODELING 30,000 - - 30,000 MARY'S LAKE WTP - METERING/CFE SAMPLING VAULT MLVALT 503-7000-580.32-22 BUILDING REMODELING 35,000 - - 35,000 GLACIER CREEK WTP - DISCHARGE OUT STRUCTURE GCDSCH 503-7000-580.32-22 BUILDING REMODELING 110,000 - - 110,000 WONDERWARE SOFTWARE WONDER 503-7000-580.33-33 DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT 19,000 - - 19,000 METER REPLACEMENT PROJECT SMRTW 503-7000-580.33-34 METERS 300,000 - - 300,000 SCADA UPGRADES AT GLACIER WTP GPSCAD 503-7000-580.33-36 COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT 225,807 - - 225,807 VARIOUS LAB EQUIPMENT EQUIP 503-7000-580.33-37 LABORATORY EQUIPMENT - - - - FEEDER REPLACEMENT WTFEED 503-7000-580.33-40 PURIFICATION EQUIPMENT 17,000 - - 17,000 STORAGE TANK MIXER WTMIXR 503-7000-580.33-40 PURIFICATION EQUIPMENT28,000 - - 28,000 TOC ANALYZER, UPS, UV 254 ANALYZERWTTOC 503-7000-580-33-40 PURIFICATION EQUIPMENT35,000 - - 35,000 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY EQUIPMENTWTTOOL 503-7000-580.33-41 TOOLS5,000 - - 5,000 WALK BEHIND ASPHALT SAWWTTOOL 503-7000-580.33-41 TOOLS40,000 - - 40,000 PRESSURE TESTING EQUIPMENTWTTOOL 503-7000-580.33-41 TOOLS17,000 - - 17,000 SAFETY EQUIP (TRENCH BOXES AND SPEED SHORING EQUIP WTTOOL 503-7000-580.33-41 TOOLS30,000 - - 30,000 BULK WATER DISPENSERWTDISP 503-7000-580.33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT35,000 - - 35,000 TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRUCK90393 503-7000-580.34-42 TRUCKS162,000 - - 162,000 SKID STEER & BACKHOE TRADE-INEQUIP 503-7000-580-34-98 OTHER MACHINERY / EQUIP- 6,500 - 6,500 NCWCD SUBDISTRICT WATER RIGHTS (INCLUSIONS) NCWTR 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM- - - - PRV VAULT METERING PVRMTR 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM16,000 - - 16,000 WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT - 201717WTRL 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM- - - - PEMPWCo SYSTEM DESIGN & CONSTRUCTIONPEMPWC 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM1,113,075 - - 1,113,075 MORAINE AVE BRIDGE UTILITY CROSSINGMORB17 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM309,538 - - 309,538 MORAIN BRIDGE SOUTH WATERLINEMOBS17 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM- 20,000 - 20,000 REDUNDANT WATER SOURCE - BIG THOMPSON WATER RIG WTRABT 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM- - - - ACACIA DR 8" MAIN HYDRANTSACACIA 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM30,000 - - 30,000 PRESSURE REDUCTION VALVE/METERINGPRVLM 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM16,000 - - 16,000 CIP ASPEN AVE LINE REPLASPENL 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM180,760 - - 180,760 4TH STREET LINE REPL4STLR 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM250,000 - - 250,000 HWY 7 - ARAPAHO & CHALET RIDGEHWY7AC 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM- 20,500 - 20,500 HWY 34 TO VISTA LANE LINE REPLH34LR 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM175,000 (48,500) - 126,500 18" MAIN VALVE INSTALLATIONS18VALV 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM120,000 - - 120,000 NCWCD MUNICIPAL SUBDISTRICT INCLUSIONSNCWCD 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM21,000 - - 21,000 GLACIER CREEK WTP INTAKE ENGINEERINGGCINTK 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM80,000 - - 80,000 CIP ROCKWELL/WEST RIVERSIDE DR 16" MAINROCKWL 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM320,000 - - 320,000 CIP BUREAU AREA PHASE 2WTBRP2 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM- - - - CIP BIG THOMPSON AVE (HWY 34) MAINBTHOMP 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM507,903 - - 507,903 NORTH FISH CREEK WL EXTENSIONWTNFCE 503-7000-580.35-54 WATER SYSTEM- 8,000 - 8,000 UTILITY MASTER PLANWTRMPL 503-7000-580.35-62 MASTER PLANS70,712 (40,356) - 30,356 GIS WORKWTRGIS 503-7000-580.37-01 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT48,000 - - 48,000 CIP USA WATER RIGHTS WITH BORWTRRBR 503-7000-580.37-10 WATER RIGHTS44,000 - - 44,000 TOTAL WATER FUND5,560,795 6,500 - 5,567,295 Attachment B67
Project Name/Description Project Code ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION Current 2018 Capital Project Budget 2018 Budget Realloc by Depts 2018 Additional Appropriation Revised 2018 Capital Project Budget - - PUBLIC ACCESS WIFI PROJECT SIPA17 625-2500-425.33-33 DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT - - - - ALLENSPARK NETWORK GEAR APNETW 625-2500-425.33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT - - - - FIBER SWITCH GEAR TO LONGMONT NETWRK 625-2500-425.33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT - - - - FIREWALLS NETWRK 625-2500-425.33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT 40,000 - - 40,000 NEW NETWORK SERVER NETWRK 625-2500-425.33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT 20,000 - - 20,000 NEW NETWORK SWITCHES NETWRK 625-2500-425.33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT 10,000 - - 10,000 CONTENT FILTER APPLIANCE NETWRK 625-2500-425.33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT 7,000 - - 7,000 PRPA RING SWITCHES/GEAR FOR NEW CIRCUIT NETWRK 625-2500-425.33-98 OTHER EQUIPMENT - - - - TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 77,000 - - 77,000 - - EVENTS G-123 06 BOBCAT 2200 4X4 G-123 635-7000-435.34-42 TRUCKS - - - - L&P 93323A 06 FORD F-550 4X4 93323A 635-7000-435.34-42 TRUCKS 11,893 - - 11,893 PARKS G-60A FORD F-550 4X4 G-60A 635-7000-435.34-42 TRUCKS 14,722 - - 14,722 POLICE G-78B 09 DODGE CHARGER G-78B 635-7000-435.34-42 TRUCKS - - - - STREETS G-63A 08 FORD F-550 4X4 G-63A 635-7000-435.34-42 TRUCKS 12,852 - - 12,852 STREETS G-75B 06 GMC K3500 4X4 G-75B 635-7000-435.34-42 TRUCKS - - - - SMALL 4X4 TRUCK, CART, ETC. ECCART 635-7000-435.34-42 OTHER MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 7,997 - - 7,997 WATER TRUCK BEDS FOR 2 TRUCKS - 9032C & 9033B BD9032 635-7000-435.34-42 TRUCKS- - - - L&P FORK LIFT REPLACEMENTS - 2 - 93387A & 93388A 93387A 635-7000-435.34-42 TRUCKS62,329 - - 62,329 L&P UNIT # 93342 - NEW ADDITIONAL TRUCK93342 635-7000-435-34-42 TRUCKS- - - - WATER FUND JD EXCAVATOR90393 635-7000-435-34-42 TRUCKS29,122 - - 29,122 POLICE G-72 PD INTERCEPTORG-72 635-7000-435-34-42 TRUCKS60,071 - - 60,071 POLICE LIGHT BARSG-72 635-7000-435-34-42 TRUCKS14,000 - - 14,000 L&P UNIT 93319 - 07 GMC K1500 4X493319 635-7000-435-34-42 TRUCKS30,485 - - 30,485 L&P UNIT 93315B - 11 FORD EXPLOYER93315B 635-7000-435-34-42 TRUCKS33,445 - - 33,445 POLICE NEW PATROL CAR FOR NEW OFFICER POSITION G149 635-7000-435-34-42 TRUCKS60,000 - - 60,000 PW NEW FACILITIES MAINT WORKER TRUCKG212 635-7000-435-34-42 TRUCKS30,000 - - 30,000 TOTAL VEHICLE REPLACEMENT FUND366,916 - - 366,916 TOTAL PROJECT RECAP21,180,125 6,500 937,557 22,124,182 Attachment B68
PUBLIC WORKS Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Jirsa
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Belle Morris, Chair – Transportation Advisory Board
Date: May 17, 2018
RE: TAB Recommendation to Evaluate Roundabout Design Option at US 36 &
Community Drive Intersection
The Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) recommends the Town expand the
preliminary design for US 36 & Community Drive intersection to evaluate a roundabout
option.
Overview:
As the use of roundabouts increase in traffic design throughout the US, there is
significant documentation proving their benefit to traffic function, safety and aesthetic
enhancement to a community. A roundabout at US 36 & Community Drive can
encourage traffic to reduce speeds, lower the risk of potential traffic accidents
and provide a sense of "welcome" and “thank you for visiting” to an important gateway
to Estes Park.
Roundabout use and its application to US 36 & Community Drive:
1. Provide calming effect. Along the Causeway, vehicles can travel up to 60+ mph
leading up to the current Community Drive intersection. A well-designed roundabout can
have a ‘calming’ effect on traffic speeds. A roundabout influences the drivers
approaching speed so that a car will need to slow down as the driver enters the
roundabout and negotiates thru the curved lane. According to the Dept. of
Transportation: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), a single lane roundabout
typically has speeds of 25 mph. Along US 36, once a vehicle exits the roundabout, the
speed can remain low to allow safer immediate turns into Lake Estes parking and Estes
Park city limits.
2. Reduce the risk of potential traffic accidents. By design the traditional intersection
provides multiple crossing conflicts. Roundabouts have reduced impact points for
collisions and t-bone type accidents. Estes Park is experiencing significant increases in
traffic and aggressive driving within our canyon highways and along our Causeway. If
Estes Park is investing resources in a left turn access to Community Drive, TAB
encourages the Town to consider the safety hazards of the traditional design versus a
well-documented roundabout design.
According to FHWA, roundabouts have been demonstrated to significantly reduce fatal
and injury crash experience at rural, high-crash locations, even those with high-speed
approaches (greater than 55 mph).
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Studies from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the Federal
Highway Administration (FHA) have shown that roundabouts typically achieve:
A 37 percent reduction in overall collisions
A 75 percent reduction in injury collisions
A 90 percent reduction in fatality collisions
A 40 percent reduction in pedestrian collisions
3. Flexible design. One lane roundabout design can be flexible in size to accommodate
large trucks, trailers, bikes and emergency vehicles. US 36 & Community Drive
intersection is becoming a key component to the Estes Park experience by it’s entry way
for the School District, Estes Park Fairgrounds, Estes Park Event Center, Estes Valley
Community Center, Pickle Ball courts, Estes Valley Community Gardens, connection to
the multi-use Lake Estes Trail, and Stanley Fields. Larger vehicles and smaller vehicles
using this entryway can cause delays as vehicles take the left turn, even with a long
buildup lane. A roundabout will provide a more fluid and steady speed experience thru
this entryway. Drivers using Community Drive to turn westbound will also benefit from
improved visibility of eastbound traffic and safer entry into the intersection.
4. Welcoming gateway and improved aesthetics. At the Roundabout splinter island,
there is opportunity to significantly improve the aesthetic experience for our town guests
and residents. The opportunity to provide a sense of "welcome" to an important gateway
to Estes Park with signage, flower gardens, and slower speeds will give the positive
feeling of arriving to our beautiful town.
Summary:
The Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) shares a vision for Estes Park to be
welcoming, safe for multi-modal transportation users, and enhance the town gateway
locations. Roundabouts are in more US communities, because they encourage a
friendlier experience where roadways interact with the aesthetic need of their residents.
TAB recommends the Town expand the preliminary design for US 36 & Community
Drive intersection to evaluate a roundabout option and consider the above points.
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Manual on Roundabouts. FHWA, Washington, D.C., 2009.
https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/intersection/innovative/roundabouts/fhwasa10006/fhwasa10006.pdf
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Public Works Department Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Jirsa
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Lancaster
From: David Hook, Engineering Manger
Greg Muhonen, PE, Public Works Director
Date: May 22, 2018
RE: Moraine Bridge Construction Contract Amendment
(Mark all that apply)
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
Public Works is seeking approval of a contract amendment to spend additional grant
funds for the Moraine Avenue Bridge Replacement Project.
Present Situation:
The Moraine Avenue Bridge Replacement Project is a major step toward flood
mitigation and resilience in the downtown area. This project is funded through a
Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery from the Colorado
Department of Local Affairs through the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and
Emergency Management. Open Space funds have been budgeted for trail components
of the bridge design; and Utilities funds has been budgeted for water and electrical
work.
In September 2017, the Board approved a construction contract with Structures, Inc. for
$2,045,353.54. Construction started in the fall of 2017 and continues nearing
completion with plans for Moraine Avenue to be open before Memorial Day Holiday
Weekend, weather dependent.
The Town has received additional grant funds to support additional costs mostly related
to accelerated work needed to counter delays caused by private utilities and
replacement of damaged stormwater drainage pipe.
Proposal:
Construction work is on schedule to open Moraine Avenue on May 25, 2018, weather
dependent. Approval of the contract amendment to spend these funds is needed to
meet this road opening date.
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Advantages:
• Ensure that Moraine Avenue opens before Memorial Day Holiday Weekend,
depending on the weather.
• Restore pedestrian and vehicular traffic flow through downtown.
• Improve the capacity of the river through the bridge.
Disadvantages:
Without authorization to spend these funds for project completion, disadvantages
include: all grant funds are at risk ($2,269,948.00); continued disruption of pedestrian
and vehicular traffic; continued impact on businesses; and potential negative impact on
visitor experience.
Action Recommended:
Public Works recommends Board approval to revise the construction contract with
Structures, Inc. for additional work on the Moraine Avenue Bridge Replacement Project.
Finance/Resource Impact:
This project is funded by a CDBG-DR grant, Open Space Funds and Utilities Funds. No
matching funds are required by the grant. This project was approved in the 2018
budget. Additional grant funds have been received ($509,948.00) to support accelerated
work, stormwater drainage pipe replacement and other work modifications.
Level of Public Interest
It is expected that the public interest is high because of the Moraine Avenue closure, the
impact to businesses during this closure, and the upcoming summer visitor season.
Sample Motion:
I move for the approval/denial to authorize construction contract change orders with
Structures, Inc. for the Moraine Avenue Bridge Replacement Project for a total
amended contract of $2,505,971.04, an increase of $460,617.50.
Attachments:
None
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PUBLIC WORKS Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Jirsa
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Greg Muhonen, PE., Public Works Director
Duane Hudson, Finance Director
Date: May 22, 2018
RE: Resolution #12-18 Supplemental Budget Appropriation for Downtown
Parking Management Plan (DPMP) Phase 1
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
Staff requests funding the Phase 1 recommendations presented in the DPMP.
Present Situation:
There is an apparent shortage of available parking in Estes Park’s downtown core from
late May through mid-October. Visitors circle downtown seeking spaces while the new
parking structure and Events Complex lots operate at less than full capacity. With no
incentive to look elsewhere, visitors compete for prime spaces and contribute to
congestion in the main downtown corridors. This frustrates our guests and diminishes
our status as a preferred tourist destination.
Since 2014 the Town Board’s Strategic Plan included the following goal:
• We will continue to address parking options throughout the Town.
In 2017 the Town Board identified the following infrastructure objectives:
• Pursue funding for additional parking.
• Develop on overall parking strategy plan.
• Define and consider implementation of a paid parking program.
This was expanded in 2018 to include the following two objectives:
• Develop an overall parking strategy plan with input from residents, businesses and
guests.
• Implementation of Parking Plan recommendations, including funding options.
In early 2017 the Public Works Department contracted with Kimley Horn to develop the
DPMP. This was presented to the Town Board at a study session on January 9, 2018.
On January 23, 2018 the Town Board approved the DPMP.
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Proposal:
Staff proposes amendment of the 2018 budget to purchase equipment and hire a
manager to lead a new Parking and Transit Division to implement the DPMP Phase 1
recommendations. This includes an internal reorganization to move both the existing
Transportation (ie free shuttle) services from the Community Services Department and
parking enforcement from the Police Department to the Public Works Department.
Advantages:
• Funding the DPMP respects and responds to extensive public comments
collected during this study, including requests and recommendations from the
citizen Transportation Advisory Board and Downtown Plan Steering Committee.
• Funding this plan is an essential step in achieving specific Board goals and
objectives pertaining to parking dating back to 2014.
• Implementation of the recommended strategies will enhance economic vitality
• The DPMP provides the Town flexibility in its implementation and focuses first on
managing the Town’s existing assets before building costly improvements.
• Paid parking, if implemented in the future, would allow the parking program to
self-fund implementation of the recommended future strategies.
• The administration and enforcement of the Town’s transit (shuttle) and parking
services would be combined under one manager.
Disadvantages:
• The Town is not currently staffed, equipped or funded to deliver this additional
service to the community. Additional personnel and equipment will be needed.
• Resistance can be anticipated from some community members who do not
support paid parking or expansion of new governmental services.
Action Recommended:
Public Works staff and the citizen Transportation Advisory Board recommend approval
of Resolution #12-18 to implement the DPMP Phase 1 recommendations.
Finance/Resource Impact:
This resolution moves $240,000 from the Community Reinvestment Fund (204) to
supplement the $460,475 of GF (101) dollars annually budgeted for Transportation
Services. It covers the cost of parking equipment and hiring a Parking & Transit
Manager and 3 seasonal enforcement ambassadors in 2018 and 2019. The existing
Transportation Manager position would be eliminated. These dollars are available from
unspent contingency funds previously allocated to the parking structure project.
Level of Public Interest
Public interest on this proposed plan is high. This effort was initiated by, and is
supported by, the citizen Transportation Advisory Board.
Sample Motion:
I move for the approval/denial of Resolution #12-18.
Attachments:
Resolution #12-18
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RESOLUTION FOR
SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION TO IMPLEMENT PHASE 1 OF THE
DOWNTOWN PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN
NO. 12-18
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park has adopted the 2018
annual budget in accordance with the Local Government Budget Law on November 28th, 2017;
and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Parking Management Plan has been completed, approved by
the Board of Trustees, and is ready for implementation; and
WHEREAS, it is not only required by law, but also necessary to appropriate the revenues
provided in the budget to and for the purposes described below, so as not to impair the
operations of the Town of Estes Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO:
That the appropriations be increased by $480,000 for funds specified below and these
amounts are hereby appropriated from additional revenue or available fund balance of each
fund.
Fund
#
Fund Name Existing
Appropriations
Amendment Amended
Appropriations
101 General Fund 20,114,471 240,000 20,354,471
204 Community Reinvestment Fund 3,896,784 240,000 4,136,784
ADOPTED this 22nd day of May, 2018.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
PUBLIC WORKS Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Jirsa
Board of Trustees
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Belle Morris, Chair, Transportation Advisory Board
Date: May 17, 2018
RE: TAB supports 2018 funding for the Downtown Parking Management Plan
In January, the Town adopted the Downtown Parking Management Plan. The
Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) recommends the Town supplement the 2018
budget to fund Phase 1 for the Downtown Parking Management Plan.
Background:
In November 2016, the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) presented to the Trustees
a memo requesting that the Town of Estes Park develop a downtown parking program,
consisting of a seasonal paid parking program, an employee parking program, and a
parking expansion plan. In early 2017, the Town hired Kimley Horn to prepare a
downtown parking management plan. The Transportation Advisory Board continues to
thank the Town for acting on our proposal and pursuing a solution to a challenging
downtown parking environment. We are excited to be moving forward with an actionable
plan.
TAB participation in the development of Downtown Parking
Management Plan:
The Transportation Advisory Board monitored the Downtown Parking Program
throughout its development. The Town created the Downtown Parking Management
Plan Task Force to manage this initiative. At each TAB meeting, updates from the Task
Force were presented by members Greg Muhonen (Director of Public Works) and/or
Kimberly Campbell (Past-Chair, Transportation Advisory Board).
TAB actively participated in the public process to gather data that contributed to the
development of the Downtown Parking Management Plan. At the recommendation of
Kimley Horn, a comprehensive community outreach program was developed to gather
the necessary data to customize this program to the needs and wants of the Estes Park
community. TAB members hosted and facilitated community outreach events (small
group conversations, both private and public), as well as actively solicited community
input at a booth at farmer’s market in June 2017. Input from these events was shared
with Kimley Horn and incorporated into the plan. TAB members also participated in the
community outreach events hosted by the Town and facilitated by Kimley Horn, listening
to the community’s perspectives on the developing plan and to provide input on the
preliminary recommendations. TAB has now reviewed the proposed Plan and ask that
the Trustees adopt the DowntownParking Management Plan.
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Plan benefits:
TAB finds the proposed Downtown Parking Management Plan to be:
Well-organized
Inclusive of past studies conducted by the Town
Shaped by the input received from the community and our community’s unique
characteristics
Objective in its performance targets
Focused first on managing the Town’s existing assets before recommending
costly improvements, and
Flexible in its implementation.
TAB is now recommending the hiring of a dedicated parking manager to fine tune the
implementation of this plan and shape its rollout to the community. In order to allow this
opportunity, the Town Board will need to supplement the 2018 budget to allocate funds
for the search and hiring of this professional.
Summary:
The Transportation Advisory Board shares a vision of downtown that is focused on
people and creating positive experiences during their visit downtown; a vision that
values pedestrians, bicycles and shuttles, and is not defined by vehicles, traffic and
congestion. Achieving this goal requires action on many fronts, one of which is a strong
parking strategy. Pedestrian facilities need to be enhanced (more parks, trails and wider
sidewalks). A comprehensive bike strategy needs to be developed (east/west &
north/south bike corridors to allow unfettered access through downtown, sufficient bike
racks, a bike-share program, and bike racks on Town and RMNP shuttle systems). The
Downtown Parking Management Plan is a vital first step in achieving this vision. As we
begin Phase 1, in Paid Parking, the Town should allocate funds in the 2018 budget for
hiring a dedicated parking manager.
The DPMP and the implementation of Phase 1 in the Paid Parking plan is a huge step
forward for the Town’s management of its parking operations, which has been an area
of dissatisfaction for residents and visitors alike, as reflected in previous surveys of both
audiences. The plans, coupled with constructed parking structure at the Visitor Center,
should have a significant impact on the experience of residents and visitors enjoying our
downtown during the busy summer season for years to come
We ask the Trustees to supplement the 2018 budget to fund Phase 1 for the Downtown
Parking Management Plan.
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PUBLIC WORKS Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Jirsa
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Lancaster
From:Greg Muhonen, PE., Public Works Director
Date:May 22, 2018
RE:Larimer County Transportation Infrastructure Funding Strategies Regional
Task Force Appointment
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER Appointment
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
This is a request for the Town Board to appoint a liaison to the Regional Task Force
(RTF) for the Larimer County Transportation Infrastructure Funding Strategies project.
Present Situation:
Transportation funding in Larimer County and across the state and nation is not keeping
up with transportation infrastructure expansion needs. Political leaders from Larimer
County, City of Fort Collins, and City of Loveland invite local governments in Larimer
County to participate on a regional task force of governmental leaders to find funding
solutions for these needs. The kick-off meeting for this project was held April 2, 2018,
and was attended by former Town Trustee Bob Holcomb and Public Works Director
Greg Muhonen.
A Technical Advisory Committee consisting of City and Town transportation
professional was formed to prepare recommendations to the RTF on three items: 1)
the list of eligible high priority regional transportation projects (minimum cost of $1M), 2)
strategies for funding the projects, 3) obtaining public support for the funding strategies.
The TAC met May 10, 2018 and selected recommended project eligibility criteria.
Proposal:
The objective of this project is to deliver completed transportation infrastructure projects
that improve regional travel within Larimer County. Projects may be located on, or
proximate to, state highways, county roads, or municipal streets. The first meeting of
the RTF is tentatively scheduled for July 11, 2018 from 6 to 8 pm in Fort Collins. This is
an opportunity for Estes Park to participate in this regional planning effort from the
outset.
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Advantages:
• This program could potentially fund future transportation projects in Estes Park
needed to serve our residents and the millions of guests traveling here each
year. The need is expected to increase in proportion to future population growth
in Larimer County and Colorado.
• Accommodating the transportation needs of visitors improves the economic
vitality of Estes Park.
• Participation on the RTF is an opportunity to influence the outcomes and
administration of the regional transportation planning effort.
Disadvantages:
• Increased visitation may cause adverse environmental impacts (noise and air
pollution, social conflicts, etc).
• Participation in the RTF consumes liaison personal time that could be directed to
other priorities.
Action Recommended:
Staff recommends appointing a Town Trustee representative to the RTF.
Finance/Resource Impact:
There is no cost to the Town to participate in this effort. Active participation may result
in the creation of a new source of revenue for transportation infrastructure
improvements in the Estes Valley.
Level of Public Interest
Public interest on this project is expected to be low to moderate.
Sample Motion:
I move to appoint (insert name of Town Board liaison nominee) to represent Estes
Park on the Regional Task Force for the Larimer County Transportation Infrastructure
Funding Strategies project.
Attachments:
none
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