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BOARD OF TRUSTEES - TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
(Any person desiring to participate, please join the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance).
SWEARING IN: Officer Plassmeyer.
PROCLAMATION: Proclaiming July 6 – 12, 2015 “Rooftop Rodeo Week”.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Please state your name and address).
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS / LIAISON REPORTS.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
1. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Town Board Minutes dated June 9, 2015 and Town Board Study Session Minutes
dated June 9, 2015.
2. Bills.
3. Committee Minutes:
A. Public Safety, Utilities & Public Works Committee, June 11, 2015:
1. Purchase GMC 3500 Sierra Truck, Markley Motors - $35,748, Budgeted.
4. Transportation Advisory Board Minutes dated May 20, 2015 (acknowledgement
only).
5. Parks Advisory Board Minutes dated May 8, 2015 (acknowledgement only).
2. LIQUOR ITEMS
1. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP – FROM CARL E. SCOTT DBA COFFEE ON THE
ROCKS TO COFFEE ON THE ROCKS LLC DBA COFFEE ON THE ROCKS, 510
MORAINE AVENUE, TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE. Town Clerk Williamson.
Prepared 6/12/15
*Revised 6/18/15
NOTE: The Town Board reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was
prepared.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS. Items reviewed by Planning Commission or staff
for Town Board Final Action.
1. CONSENT ITEM:
A. SUPPLEMENTAL CONDOMINIUM MAP #8, PHASE IX - Stone Bridge Estates
Condominiums, 1185 Fish Creek Road, Hanson Holdings, LLC/Applicant.
Planner Kleisler.
B. AMENDED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Lot 7, Marys Lake Subdivision
Replat, TBD Kiowa Court; Greg Coffman/Applicant. Item withdrawn by the
applicant.
4. ACTION ITEMS:
1. ORDINANCE #10-15 AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE 10.15.010 REGARDING
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. Chief Kufeld.
2. ORDINANCE #11-15 AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE 9.18.20 REGARDING
BICYCLES. Chief Kufeld.
3. SELECTION OF OPTIONS FOR DRAFTING A WILDLIFE PROTECTION
ORDINANCE. Chief Kufeld.
4. COST SHARE FOR CDOT BARNES DANCE STUDY. Director Muhonen.
5. BOARD OF APPEALS - REAPPOINTMENT OF ANTHONY SCHIAFFO. Town
Clerk Williamson.
6. LOCAL MARKETING DISTRICT BOARD APPOINTMENT. Town Clerk Williamson.
7. SECOND AMENDMENT TO YOUTH CENTER AGREEMENT. Town Clerk
Williamson.
5. ADJOURN.
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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, June 9, 2015
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 9th day of June 2015.
Present: William C. Pinkham, Mayor
Wendy Koenig, Mayor Pro Tem
Trustees John Ericson
Bob Holcomb
Ward Nelson
Ron Norris
John Phipps
Also Present: Frank Lancaster, Town Administrator
Travis Machalek, Assistant Town Administrator
Greg White, Town Attorney
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Absent: None
Mayor Pinkham called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all desiring to do so,
recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION: Mayor Pinkham presented the Bike Coalition with a proclamation for
the Bike to Work, Bike to Play Activities taking place June 17-30, 2015. All are
encouraged to join in the activities, including Bike to Work day on June 24, 2015.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Fran Grooters/County citizen provided an overview of a new program, Across the Divide
GeoTour, in which 50 geocaching sites have been established around Estes Park,
Rocky Mountain National Park and Grand Lake. She invited the Board members to
attend a session on geocaching to learn more about the activity and how to participate.
Mayor Pinkham was presented with a trackable geocaching coin.
Charley Dickey/Town citizen provided the Board with an overview of the results from a
recent downtown parking survey conducted by the Downtown Parking Task Force,
consisting of four local business owners, to solicit public input. The results of the survey
outlined the need for additional downtown parking in the form of a parking structure
located at the Post Office parking lot and a shuttle system. Additional options to
increase parking also received favorable responses, including an employee shuttle and
paid parking for premium locations.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS.
Trustee Ericson stated the parking study was completed in conjunction with the
Transportation Advisory Board (TAB). TAB continues to work on a parking master plan
for the town. The Board would hold a strategic planning meeting on June 25, 2015 at
the conference center at noon. He encouraged citizens to participate in local
government by applying for positions on Town committees. He thanked staff for
supporting the Bike to Work activities.
Trustee Phipps stated the Estes Valley Planning Commission would hold its regularly
scheduled meeting on June 16, 2015.
Trustee Holcomb thanked the employees for participating in the Brats and Barbie event
in which $1,000 was raised of the Kid’s Café. The Parks Advisory Board meeting has
been moved to the third Friday of the month and would hold its next meeting on June
19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
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Trustee Norris stated the Public Safety, Utilities, and Public Works Committee would
meet on June 11, 2015 at 8:00 a.m.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
Colorado Municipal League offers an elected officials leadership training program.
Trustee Ericson has reached the Leadership level with 60 credits in the program.
1. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Town Board Minutes dated May 26, 2015 and Town Board Study Session
Minutes dated May 26, 2015.
2. Bills.
3. Committee Minutes:
a. Community Development & Community Services Committee, May 28,
2015 cancelled.
4. Estes Park Board of Appeals Minutes dated May 7, 2015 (acknowledgement
only).
5. Estes Valley Board of Adjustment Minutes dated April 7, 2015
(acknowledgement only).
6. Audit Committee Minutes dated May 21, 2015 (acknowledgement only).
It was moved and seconded (Koenig/Phipps) to approve the Consent Agenda
Items, and it passed unanimously.
2. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. RMNP UPDATE. Superintendent Baker provided an update on Park activities,
including the late opening of Trail Ridge Road due to significant weather in late
May; flood repairs to trails and Old Fall River Road; additional repairs to Old
Fall River Road experienced this spring due to weather conditions; fee
increases have been approved and would be implemented October 2015;
continue to work with Bear Task Force to address bear issues; and
environmental impact study development continues for the multi-use trail.
Kyle Patterson/RMNP Information Officer stated visitation surpassed 3.4 million
in 2014 and as of April 2015 visitation is up 24% year to date. National Park
centennial year celebrations tend to increase Park visitation by 10%. The Park
continues to work on managing traffic and visitor expectations with the increase
visitation. The economic benefits of the National Parks to the State of Colorado
are approximately $217 million, support 3,382 jobs, and have an accumulative
benefit of over $329 million. Centennial activities continue with a full list of
activities available on the Park’s website. She stated the rededication of the
Park would be held on September 3rd and 4th.
3. LIQUOR ITEMS.
1. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP – FROM DEER RIDGE, INC. DBA THE OTHER
SIDE RESTAURANT TO TWO 16, INC. DBA THE OTHER SIDE OF ESTES,
900 MORAINE AVENUE, HOTEL & RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE. Town
Clerk Williamson presented the application to transfer the current Hotel and
Restaurant liquor license. All required paperwork and fees were submitted and
a temporary was issued on May 21, 2015. TIPS training to be completed. It
was moved and seconded (Holcomb/Ericson) to approve the transfer from
Deer Ridge, Inc., dba The Other Side Restaurant to Two 16, Inc., dba The
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Other Side of Estes, 900 Moraine Avenue, Hotel & Restaurant Liquor
License, and it passed unanimously.
2. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP – FROM THE VIEW, INC., DBA THE VIEW
RESTAURANT TO HIGH COUNTRY CUISINE LLC, DBA THE VIEW, 300
RIVERSIDE DRIVE, HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE. Town
Clerk Williamson presented the application to transfer the current Hotel and
Restaurant liquor license. All required paperwork and fees were submitted and
a temporary was issued on June 1, 2015. TIPS training to be completed. It
was moved and seconded (Koenig/Phipps) to approve the transfer from
The View, Inc., dba The View Restaurant to High Country Cuisine LLC dba
The View, 300 Riverside Drive, Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License, and it
passed unanimously.
4. ACTION ITEMS:
1. INVESTMENT POLICY. Finance Officer McFarland presented the Board with
a revised policy that would allow the Town to take advantage of investments
under the current state statutes, including investing a minority portion of the
Town’s portfolio in commercial paper and corporate bonds when said
investments are of appropriate investment grade. The updated policy also
acknowledges and reaffirms the Town’s commitment to safety, liquidity and
yield when investing public funds. It was moved and seconded
(Ericson/Holcomb) to approve the Investment Policy, and it passed
unanimously.
2. INSURANCE BROKER CONTRACT. Director Williamson stated the Town
currently contracts with Gallagher Benefits Services to provide insurance
brokerage services, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. The
Town entered into an agreement on January 1, 2012 for a five year agreement
pending budget appropriations. The agreement outlines each party may
terminate the agreement with 30 days written notice. Administrative Services
completed an RFP in April to consider other insurance brokerage service in an
effort to ensure the Town has a strong strategic partner when considering the
benefits offered to the employees. After a thorough review, interviews of the
top companies and reference checks staff and the Insurance Committee
recommended the Town terminate services with Gallagher Benefit Services
and contract with Hays Companies for the remainder of 2015 and an additional
five year term renewed annually subject to budget appropriations. It was
moved and seconded (Koenig/Ericson) to approve the contract with Hays
Companies for employee benefit services at a cost of $29,000 annually for
the remainder of 2015 and an additional 5 years, and it passed unanimously.
Whereupon Mayor Pinkham adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.
William C. Pinkham, Mayor
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, June 9, 2015
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the TOWN BOARD STUDY SESSION of
the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held at Town
Hall in Rooms 202/203 in said Town of Estes Park on the 9th day of June,
2015.
Board: Mayor Pinkham, Mayor Pro Tem Koenig, Trustees Ericson,
Holcomb, Nelson, Norris and Phipps
Attending: Mayor Pinkham, Mayor Pro Tem Koenig, Trustees Ericson,
Holcomb, Nelson, Norris and Phipps
Also Attending: Town Administrator Lancaster, Assistant Town Administrator
Machalek, Town Attorney White and Deputy Town Clerk
Deats
Absent: None
Mayor Pinkham called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS & QUESTIONS.
Trustee Norris recently spoke with several local business owners who stated they
cannot find employees because of the lack of workforce housing.
Trustee Phipps asked for clarification about the Trustee Comments & Questions portion
of the Town Board Study Session agenda. Town Administrator Lancaster stated that
because of time management issues during the Study Session, updates from the
Trustees should be given during the regular Town Board meeting in order to reach a
broader audience and to save Study Session time for the discussion of agenda items.
FUTURE STUDY SESSION AGENDA ITEMS.
The following topics will be added to the list of Future Study Session Agenda Items:
June 25, 2015 – Strategic Planning Session.
July 14, 2015 – Review RFP for downtown neighborhood plan.
Discussion of the Fish Hatchery property will be added to the list of unscheduled
agenda items.
Town Administrator Lancaster said he had received communication from the
Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) regarding the Community
Recreation Center. The EVRPD Board has decided to hold an election in
November and put their capital campaign on hold. The Trustees requested that
an EVRPD project update be added to a study session agenda once additional
information is available on this topic.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRESS UPDATE.
Staff from Avalanche Consulting presented the Trustees with a report entitled “Report 1
– Market Assessment”. The firm was hired to develop an economic development
strategy for the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the Town of Estes Park.
The strategic planning project is one of three projects funded by a United States
Economic Development Administration grant in the amount of $300,000. The update to
the Board was compiled following several months of work which included public input
provided through meetings, focus groups, interviews, and surveys with local residents
and stakeholders. By researching the community, speaking with residents, observing
economic trends in the Estes Valley and making comparisons with other regions, a
market assessment was created. Topics of discussion included:
Estes Park’s population is aging at five times the rate of the State of Colorado as
a whole
Need a strategy to get more families to live and work in Estes Park
Affordability and availability of housing
Lack of childcare is big issue for families in the Estes Valley
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Need to develop a more year ‘round and diverse economy
Vision for the Town is important for making decisions about the future
Desire to retain the Estes Valley’s overall quality of life
Per capita sales tax generated in Estes Valley is below that of other communities
Sales tax leakage to Front Range communities
Identify aspirations of community, vision and goals
Keep critical needs in mind as develop strategies
Opportunities and tools for growth identified include:
Direct development of real estate
Incentive programs
Capitalize on catalyst projects such as the broadband initiative or an incubator
project to provide work space for businesses
Success of the Estes Park Events Complex
EVRPD development of a Community Recreation Center
Visit Estes Park’s (VEP) focus on visitor industries that are critical to the Estes
Valley
The Wellness Center will bring year ‘round employment and a new clientele to
the area
Industries that could be “good fits” in the community include, education as it
relates to the environment, craft goods, artisan foods, breweries, fine art and
craft production, outdoor recreation and associated products, altitude training
development and retreats, and professional services
Create an environment for economic growth
Create a space for successful businesses
EDC communicates the assets of the Estes Valley to area companies
The staff from Avalanche Consulting will return to Estes Park in September. At that
time target industry profiles will be presented for review and discussion.
Mayor Pinkham recessed the meeting for a dinner break at 5:55 p.m. and resumed the
meeting at 6:15 p.m.
APRIL FINANCIAL REPORT.
Finance Officer McFarland presented an overview of the Town’s financial condition
through April 2015. He noted that the budget is created on an annual basis and
accounting data used for reporting throughout the year is presented in a straight-line
fashion, which does not account for the seasonality of revenue and expenses. This
makes comparative analysis difficult, as do the flood-related items, such as grants,
reimbursements and expenditures which can distort the budget.
In 2015, the Community Services Fund was combined into the General Fund. Overall,
as of April 30, 2015, the General Fund expenses are running 30% of budget and
revenues are at 19% of budget, as only two months of actual sales tax data has been
received. Operations at the Event Center are now included in the General Fund and, in
its first year of operation and with no historical data, the Town is expecting the facility to
generate $1.1 million in revenue and $1.7 million in expenses. Prior to the 2013 flood,
fund balance in the General Fund was 38%, in 2014 fund balance was 19%. The
General Fund will continue to be monitored closely as there is less margin for error with
the lower fund balance. Additionally, discretionary spending will be put on hold until
further sales tax data is received.
The Community Reinvestment Fund is showing expenses at 3% of budget as this time,
as most of the large projects, such as the parking structure, conference center roof, and
Elm Road have not yet started.
Town Board Study Session – June 9, 2015 – Page 3
The Trustees described the bullet points and comments that Finance Office McFarland
added to the report as helpful, and requested additional detail be added to the reporting
for some of the minor funds, such as the Streets Fund and the Open Space Fund.
Finance Officer McFarland stated that Sharla Beesley has been employed as a grant
accountant. Determination of eligible expenses and reimbursement requests related to
the 2013 flood continues.
There being no further business, Mayor Pinkham adjourned the meeting at 6:38 p.m.
Cynthia Deats, Deputy Town Clerk
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, June 11, 2015
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the PUBLIC SAFETY/UTILITIES/PUBLIC
WORKS COMMITTEE of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County,
Colorado. Meeting held in the Board Room of Town Hall in said Town of
Estes Park on the 11th day of June, 2015.
Committee: Chair Norris, Mayor Pro Tem Koenig and Trustee Nelson
Attending: All
Also Attending: Town Administrator Lancaster, Chief Kufeld, Commander
Rose, Directors Bergsten and Muhonen, Superintendent
Lockhart, Flood Recovery Project Manager Swoboda,
Streets Supervisor Kearney, and Recording Secretary
Limmiatis
Absent: None.
Chair Norris called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
Paul Fishman, town resident, made the Committee aware of traffic observations and
near accidents at the Elkhorn and Moraine Avenue intersection over the past two
weekends.
PUBLIC SAFETY.
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS TO RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND
BICYCLES. Chief Kufeld requested minor changes to the current Municipal Code
ordinances that limit recreational vehicles from parking in excess of eighteen
consecutive hours on the street and prohibit bicycles from traveling through Municipal
parking lots and the Stanley Fairgrounds Transportation Hub. The Police received a
request to extend the length of time recreational vehicles could park in the public right-
of-way. Bicycles have become a popular form of alternative transportation and the Town
continues to work on becoming bicycle friendly. Kufeld stated the proposed changes
would allow recreational vehicles to be parked up to forty-eight hours and allow bicycles
to travel through Municipal parking lots. Administrator Lancaster requested the addition
of the word “unoccupied” to the Municipal Code 10.16.010 to restrict camping in the
public right-of-way. The Committee recommended the approval of the proposed
ordinances amending Chapters 10.16.010 and 9.18.20 of the Municipal Code as
stated above to the June 23, 2015 Town Board meeting.
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
1. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions – Chief Kufeld informed the
Committee of a $25,000 grant received from the State of Colorado to purchase a
fingerprinting machine which provides a direct link to the Colorado Bureau of
Investigation and has a facial recognition component. Kufeld updated the
Committee on three vacant positions in the Police Department and the difficulty
experienced in filling the open positions due to lack of housing options available.
The Committee requested an update on anticipated rainfall and runoff.
Commander Rose stated river levels are being closely monitored. Since the 2013
flood, water velocity has become faster but the height of the river remains low.
Rivers have widened, deepened and been cleared of debris. A new baseline for
a flood event is being determined and plans are in place should conditions
become dangerous. The Committee requested an update on the traffic studies
that would take place in July. Chief Kufeld stated plans are in place to complete
the traffic flow studies at the intersections of Elkhorn Avenue and Riverside Drive
as well as Elkhorn Avenue and Moraine Avenue. Director Muhonen stated he
Public Safety/Utilities/Public Works Committee – June 11, 2015 – Page 2
requested a cost estimate from the Colorado Department of Transportation to
increase the scope of work, but has not received a written response.
UTILITIES.
LIGHT & POWER 1-TON DUTY TRUCK PURCHASE.
Superintendent Lockhart requested the replacement of a 2007 GMC 1-Ton Truck which
has met its useful life. Three bids were received and Markley Motors, Inc. of Fort Collins
presented the lowest bid of $35,748 for a GMC 3500 Sierra. The item is planned and
budgeted from the Vehicle Replacement Fund (635-7000-435.34-42). The Committee
recommended the approval of the purchase of the GMC 3500 Sierra as a Consent
Item at the June 23, 2015 Town Board meeting.
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
1. Prospect Mountain Water Company – Director Bergsten informed the Committee
Prospect Mountain Water Company (PMWC) has gone into bankruptcy and is
being operated by the Bankruptcy Trustee to ensure continued service to
approximately 136 customers. The Town has been approached in the past by
PMWC to take over operations and may be approached again in the near future.
2. Flood Recovery Projects – Manager Swoboda provided a progress overview of
the flood recovery projects at Fish Creek, Windcliff and Glen Haven. Fish Creek
presents the biggest challenges as there are six stream crossings that have to be
negotiated. Utility work on two of the six stream crossings has been completed,
but the work schedule has been delayed to due to weather. There have also
been three change orders at a cost of $7,893. The utility work at Windcliff and
Glen Haven is being completed in-house. A third of the work at Windcliff is
complete and staff anticipates finishing by mid-summer 2015. Glen Haven has
been subdivided into three separate projects: Fox Creek, North Fork and County
Road 43. Work on Fox Creek began in late April and is expected to be finished
late summer 2015. Work on North Fork began in the fall of 2014 and was finished
in April 2015. The utility work on County Road 43 remains in the design phase
and is dependent upon road work to be completed by November 2015. The Light
and Power Division is working to eliminate the dependency on road work to
complete line replacement by going through the National Forrest.
3. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions – Director Bergsten described the
updates completed by internet service provider, FRII, and the installation of a
permanent GPS bay station to improve the speed and accuracy in which data
can be processed.
PUBLIC WORKS.
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
1. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions – Director Muhonen provided updates
on several items including the Pothole Repair Truck, the new Facilities Manager
Jon Landkamer, the parking garage on the south side of the Visitor Center, the
submission of the TIGER grant application, the Dry Gulch Road improvement
project, the public meetings for Scott Ponds dam modifications, the open
Pavement Manager position, the recent discussions with the Colorado
Department of Transportation regarding the upcoming traffic studies, and the
Fish Creek flood repairs. Administrator Lancaster praised the Public Works staff
for going above and beyond to complete the additional work required for the
TIGER grant on short notice.
There being no further business, Chair Norris adjourned the meeting at 9:12 a.m.
Barbara Jo Limmiatis, Recording Secretary
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, May 20th, 2015
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Transportation Advisory Committee of the Town of
Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Rooms 202 & 203 of Town
Hall, in said Town of Estes Park on the 20th day of May, 2015.
Present: Kimberly Campbell
Ann Finley
Belle Morris
Stan Black
Gregg Rounds
Also Present: Greg Muhonen, Director of Public Works
Kevin Ash, Public Works Civil Engineer
Jen Imber, Public Works Administrative Assistant
Brian Wells, Shuttle Coordinator
Teri Salerno, Visitor Services Manager
Sandy Osterman, Shuttle Committee Representative
John Ericson, Town Board Liaison
Absent: Cory LaBianca
Thom Widawski
Amy Hamrick
Bryon Holmes
Chair Campbell called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m.
GENERAL DISCUSSION
Public in attendance declined to comment.
Since a quorum was not present, the approval of meeting minutes was postponed until
the June meeting.
Sandy Osterman reported about 600 shuttle riders during Stanley Film Festival. Shuttle
number goals have been raised for 2015, so ridership is being highly encouraged. The
Town shuttle system is celebrating its ten year anniversary; to mark the occasion the
core mission was distributed and reviewed. Sandy encouraged the support of TAB
through the July budget process when the Shuttle Committee will request expanded
funding. TAB members had suggestions on the marketing of special events and
weekends. TAB members requested the Shuttle Committee present on their expanded
budget proposal at the August TAB meeting.
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STAFF UPDATES ON TOWN PROJECTS
Director Muhonen reported that a conference call with CDOT regarding signage
changes did not go as well as had been hoped. Another meeting has been scheduled in
June as a follow-up. CDOT did not respond to the 34/36 intersection mast arm
comments. They also felt that guide signageis beyond the scope of their current project
and would prefer to discuss requests for signage coloring changes outside of this
project.
CDOT will study the effect of the Barnes Dance on traffic and pedestrians this summer
by trialing it on one major downtown intersection. Director Muhonen feels both major
downtown intersections need to be trailed and synced for this study to show conclusive
results. The Trustees feel a four-weekend trial would be best, with different scenarios
each weekend to monitor. The impact of pedestrians at crossings on Moraine Avenue
was discussed, as well as timing the pedestrian crossings with the Barnes Dance.
Increasing effectiveness of directing guests to the Fairgrounds Park n Ride were
discussed. It was suggested to place signs on Hwy 34 in advance of Mall Road and
other key areas directing vehicles to the Park n Ride, and placing appropriate signage
directing guests to the shuttles. Chair Campbell stated people do not respond well to the
name Park n Ride because it is suggestive of daily commuters instead of vacationing
guests. Gregg Rounds proposed the term “free shuttle” would be more effective than
just “shuttle”. TAB members supported placing signs along 4th Street instead of
Community Drive to direct traffic to the parking lot and shuttles. This more direct route
was felt to be more effective than sending traffic down Community Drive.
RMNP met with Town representatives and expressed an interest to supplement both
East side park entrance stations with variable message boards to notify traffic of wait
time at each station. The Town contacted CDOT to request message boards, and it was
agreed to install them July 1st through October for this purpose. RMNP will contact
CDOT to change the messages as needed. Ideas TAB members may have for variable
messages to display on these boards can be sent to Chair Campbell and will be passed
along to RMNP officials.
Drawings of the Estes Park Transit Facility and Parking Structure at the South Site
location were reviewed. The wildlife viewing tower and staircase invoked a strong
association with a forest lookout. The possibility of postponing that architectural feature
to a future phase was discussed. A Tiger Grant is being pursued for additional funds to
build additional levels 3 and 4 of the structure. The Tiger Grant would also allow for the
purchase of parking technology.
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Director Muhonen was approached by a citizen who asked if the Town would consider
seasonally closing Big Horn Drive at Elkhorn Avenue. A study could be performed to
monitor the impact of the intersection closure and could be tacked onto the Barnes
Dance study. Chair Campbell suggested taking the idea a step further and closing off
the block of Elkhorn Avenue west of the Moraine intersection. Director Muhonen
proposed doing this during an event or weekend to trial this idea, perhaps in conjunction
with a Performance Park event when a stage could be placed in the street.
DRY GULCH IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Kevin Ash gave an update on the Dry Gulch Road Rehabilitation project. A presentation
was made to Town Board at the May 12th Study Session. Four options were presented
and discussion ensued regarding design and costs. Staff was directed to move forward
with the selected option and to put an eight foot walk on the west side, which eliminated
the $500K hand rail necessary for an east-side walk.
DOWNTOWN PARKING STRATEGY
Chair Campbell reviewed the 2011 study “Evaluation of an Intelligent Transportation
System for Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park” and its impact on parking
and transportation.
Chair Campbell created an outline of a draft parking master plan containing key points
of the plan. Volunteers from the board were requested to help flesh out the plan. Belle
Morris and Ann Finley will tackle the section on cycling and walking access to the
Downtown district. Employee parking incentives and strategies will be handled by Stan
Black and Gregg Rounds will work on paid parking and alternative downtown parking.
Chair Campbell will flesh out the section on special needs parking, including RVs and
buses.
With no other business to discuss, Chair Campbell adjourned the meeting at 1:55 p.m.
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, May 8th, 2015
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Parks Advisory Board of the Town of Estes Park,
Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall Rooms 100, Engineering
Conference Room, in said Town of Estes Park on the 8th day of May, 2015.
Present: Merle Moore
Ronna Boles
Celine Lebeau
Dewain Lockwood
Also Present: Kevin McEachern, Public Works Operations Manager
Brian Berg, Parks Division Supervisor
Jen Imber, Public Works Administrative Assistant
Bob Holcomb, Town Board Trustee
Absent: Chris Reed
Terry Rustin
Chair Lebeau called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.
GENERAL BUSINESS
It was moved and seconded (Lockwood/Boles) to approve the April 24th meeting
minutes and the motion passed unanimously.
Merle Moore attended a meeting on the Larimer County Scientific and Cultural Facilities
District. Merle suggested this district could be very beneficial to Estes Park if the Town
was part of the district. The movement to be involved in the tax district is gaining
attention and interest in the Estes Valley. Chair Lebeau requested PAB members be
made aware of future meetings so they could attend.
Ronna Boles contacted the school regarding a memorial type tree. The school has been
approached with many offers of such memorials; they are considering offers and how to
approach such a program.
The board will begin tackling a revision of the Tree Ordinance and an urban forestry
program. During the next meeting, the board will review the current ordinances and
policies. Brian Berg will bring forward similar community information. The Estes Valley
Development Code Appendix dealing with recommended plantings will be provided to
PAB members prior to the next meeting.
Parks Advisory Board – May 8th, 2015 – Page 2
ARBOR DAY 2015
Chair Lebeau reported everything is in place for the elementary school celebration on
May 15th. The Eagle Rock celebration will be held on May 14th and the Town will take
part in that celebration by planting trees. Art contest winners were selected and t-shirts
and temporary tattoos have been ordered. An event program was passed out to TAB
members and everyone was encouraged to attend.
PUBLIC ART POLICY AND ORDINANCE
Merle Moore met with Director Muhonen and Administrator Lancaster regarding the art
policy and ordinance. It was agreed the ordinance would stand and a number of
changes were made to the guidelines to bring clarity regarding the PAB’s advisory role
to the Town Board in the art policy process. The ordinance and policy will go to the
Town Board for approval on May 12th, with Brian Berg presenting and Merle Moore
answering questions regarding policy content.
Memorials donations will be handled the same as other artwork. The guidelines
document will be referenced in the process, with PAB determining appropriate pieces
and plaques to be accepted.
It was moved and seconded (Moore/Lockwood) to recommend to the Town Trustees for
their approval the ordinance for the Art In Public Places program and the accompanying
final draft guidelines for the program, with the motion passed unanimously.
Trustee Holcomb presented an idea for funding currently utilized by Loveland. An
annual auction in Loveland’s sculpture garden funds Loveland’s art program. Trustee
Holcomb recommended contacting the representative for more information to get a
similar program started for Estes Park.
With no other business to discuss, a motion was made and seconded
(Moore/Lockwood) to adjourn the meeting at 11:57 pm, with all voting in favor.
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To: Honorable Mayor Pinkham
Board of Trustees
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Jackie Williamson
Date: June 23, 2015
RE: Liquor Licensing: Transfer of Ownership from Carl E. Scott dba COFFEE
ON THE ROCKS, to Coffee on the Rocks LLC, dba COFFEE ON THE
ROCKS, 510 Moraine Avenue, Tavern Liquor License.
Objective:
Transfer an existing liquor license located at 510 Moraine Avenue to the applicant,
Coffee on the Rocks LLC.
Present Situation:
A Tavern Liquor License is currently held at the location referenced above by Carl E.
Scott dba COFFEE ON THE ROCKS. The applicant is requesting a transfer of the
license and submitted a complete application to the Town Clerk’s office on May 29,
2015. A temporary permit was issued on June 3, 2015. The temporary permit
authorizes the transferee to continue the sale of alcohol beverages as permitted under
the permanent license while the application to transfer ownership of the license is
pending.
The applicant has submitted all necessary paperwork and fees and has met the TIPS
training requirement.
Proposal:
Town Board review and consideration of the application to transfer the existing license
to Coffee on the Rocks LLC dba COFFEE ON THE ROCKS.
Advantages:
The transfer of the license provides the business owner with the opportunity to continue
operating an existing, liquor-licensed establishment without an interruption of service to
its clientele.
Disadvantages:
The business owner is denied the opportunity to continue operating an existing liquor-
licensed business during the licensing process.
Town Clerk’s Office Memo
Page 2
Action Recommended:
Approval to transfer the existing Tavern Liquor License to Coffee on the Rocks LLC.
Budget:
The fee paid to the Town of Estes Park for a Tavern Liquor License transfer is $1319.
The fee covers the administrative costs related to processing the application,
background checks, and business licensing. In addition, the renewal fee payable to the
Town for a Tavern Liquor License is $869 per year.
Level of Public Interest:
Low
Sample Motion:
I move to approve/deny the Transfer Application for a Tavern Liquor License filed by
Coffee on the Rocks LLC dba COFFEE ON THE ROCKS.
ATTACHMENTS:
Procedure for Transfer of Liquor License
April 2003
PROCEDURE FOR TRANSFER OF LIQUOR LICENSE
TOWN CLERK.
Will present the application and confirm the following:
The application was filed May 29, 2015 .
The Town has received all necessary fees and hearing costs.
The applicant is filing as an LLC .
There is a police report with regard to the investigation of the applicants.
Status of T.I.P.S. Training:
Unscheduled X Completed Pending Confirmation
MOTION:
I move the Transfer Application filed by Coffee on the Rocks LLC doing business as
Coffee on the Rocks for a Tavern License be approved/denied.
Community Development Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Pinkham
Board of Trustees
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Phil Kleisler, Planner II
Date: June 23, 2015
RE: SUPPLEMENTAL CONDOMINIUM MAP #8, PHASE IX - Stone Bridge
Estates Condominiums, 1185 Fish Creek Road, Hanson Holdings,
LLC/Applicant.
Objective:
Review of Stonebridge Estates Condominium Map application, submitted by applicant
Seth Hanson, for compliance with the Estes Valley Development Code (EVDC) to allow
sale of the unit.
Present Situation:
The applicant has submitted a supplemental
condominium map application for Stone Bridge
Estates Condominiums.
The property is zoned RM Multifamily
Residential and is located at 1185 Fish Creek
Road.
Development approval provided for a total of
fourteen units. To date, 10 of the units have
been built and condominiumized; this unit
represents the 11th unit to be condominiumized,
leaving an additional three units.
Pursuant to state law, condominium units may not be finalized until the units are
substantially complete. Because of this, final supplemental maps will be submitted as
the project builds out. According to the procedure set forth in the EVDC, the Final
Condominium map proceeds directly to the Board and is not reviewed by the Planning
Commission.
Proposal:
Approval of the supplemental condominium map #8, condominiumizing one residential
unit. The unit is addressed 1185 Fish Creek Road.
Advantages:
This proposal complies the applicable standards of the EVDC, specifically:
Section 3.9.E “Standards of Review” for subdivisions, and Section
10.5.H “Condominiums, Townhouses and Other Forms of Airspace
Ownership.”
Approving the subject Supplemental Condominium Map will allow sale of the unit.
Disadvantages:
None.
Action Recommended:
Approval conditional to compliance with Development Plan 07-09 “Stone Bridge
Estates”.
Budget:
N/A
Level of Public Interest:
Low.
Sample Motion:
I move to Approve (or Deny) the application for the Supplemental Condominium map
#8, Stone Bridge Estates Condominiums, 1185 Fish Creek Road, with the condition
recommended by staff.
Attachments:
1. Application
2. Site Plan
STATEMENT OF INTENT - STONE BRIDGE ESTATES
EIGHTH SUPPLEMENTAL CONDOMINIUM MAP, PHASE IX
May 27th, 2015
This Phase IX submittal of Stone Bridge Estates Condominiums consists of 1 residential
unit (1185) on Lot 3, Stone Bridge Estates Subdivision.
All utility main lines have been installed to serve Lot 3 per requirements of the
subdivision and development plan review process. The condominium map is consistent
with the approved development plan.
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MAY 2 8 2015
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
iv Town F
Iv Town F
Existing Land Use
Proposed Land Use
Existing Water Service
Proposed Water Service
Xcel Existing Gas Service
Existing Zoning RM
Yes No Site staking must be completed at the time application is submitted. Complete? N/A
No Yes
[ Applicant Owner Consultant/Engineer
Submittal Date:
Type of Application
ESTES VALLEY
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
5/27/2015
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F Development Plan
F Special Review
F Rezoning Petition
F Preliminary Subdivision Plat
F Final Subdivision Plat
F Minor Subdivision Plat
F Amended Plat
F Boundary Line Adjustment
F ROW or Easement Vacation
F Street Name Change
F Time Extension
F Other: Please specify
Condom iniiiffiNfiip—
Preliminary Map
Final Map
r" Supplemental Map
General Information
Project Name
Project Description
Project Address
Legal Description
Parcel ID #
Eighth Supplemental Condominium Map of Stone Bridge Estates Condominiums
Condominiumize Unit 1185- Phase IX
1185 Fish Creek Road, Estes Park, CO 80517
Lot 3, Stone Bridge Estates Subdivision
25311-68003
Site Information
Lot Size 2.71 acres Area of Disturbance in Acres N/A
Existing Sanitary Sewer Service
Proposed Sanitary Sewer Service
Is a sewer lift station required?
Well None I-- Other (specify)
Well I None 7 Other (specify)
F EPSD F UTSD
F EPSD FC' UTSD
r Yes 1 No
F Other I None
Proposed Zoning RM
partially developed residential / multi-family
Septic r None
Septic
Site Access (if not on public street)
Are there wetlands on the site?
Primary Contact Information
Name of Primary Contact Person
Complete Mailing Address
Primary Contact Person is
Amy Plummer / Van Horn Engineering
1043 fish Creek Road, Estes Park, CO 80517
Attachments
Application fee
,.17 Statement of intent
l 3 copies (folded) of plat or plan
l 11" X 17" reduced copy of plat or plan
Please review the Estes Valley Development Code Appendix B for additional submittal requirements, which
may include ISO calculations, drainage report, traffic impact analysis, geologic hazard mitigation report,
wildfire hazard mitigation report, wetlands report, and/or other additional information.
Town of Estes Park 1 P.O. Box 1200 f 170 MacGregor Avenue 11 Estes Park, CO 80517
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MINERAL RIGHT CERTIFICATION
Article 65.5 of Title 24 of the Colorado Revised Statutes requires applicants for Development Plans, Special Reviews,
Rezoning, Preliminary and Final Subdivision Plats, Minor Subdivision Plats if creating a new lot, and Preliminary and Final
Condominium Maps to provide notice of the application and initial public hearing to all mineral estate owners where the surface
estate and the mineral estate have been severed. This notice must be given 30 days prior to the first hearing on an application
for development and meet the statutory requirements.
I hereby certify that the provisions of Section 24-65.5-103 CRS have been met.
Names:
Record Owner Hanson Holdings / Seth W. Hanson, Manager
Applicant Seth W. Hanson
Signatures:
Record Owner
Applicant LAk -<A7 1,461\--
Date — "2-
Date -- —
Record Owner(s) Hanson Holdings, LLC / Seth W. Hanson, manager
Mailing Address 2803 E. Harmony Rd, Ft. Collins. 80528
Phone
Cell Phone 970-310-7498
Fax
Email seth.w.hanson@gmail.com
Applicant see owner
Mailing Address
Phone
Cell Phone
Fax
Email
Consultant/Engineer Van Horn Engineering & Surveying / Amy Plummer
Mailing Address 1043 Fish Creek Road, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone 970-586-9388 x 12
Cell Phone
Fax 970-586-8101
Email amyvhe@airbits.com
APPLICATION FEES
For development within the Estes Valley Planning Area, both inside and outside Town limits
See the fee schedule included in your application packet or view the fee schedule online at:
www.estes.oro/ComDev/Schedules&Fees/PlanninqApplicationFeeSchedule.pdf
All requests for refunds must be made in writing. All fees are due at the time of submittal.
Revised 2011.11.16 KT
Date
Date Date
Sig natures:
Record Owner
Applicant Vat
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
► I hereby certify that the information and exhibits herewith submitted are true and correct to the best of my knowledge
and that in filing the application I am acting with the knowledge and consent of the owners of the property.
IP- In submitting the application materials and signing this application agreement, I acknowledge and agree that the
application is subject to the applicable processing and public hearing requirements set forth in the Estes Valley
Development Code (EVDC).
II* I acknowledge that I have obtained or have access to the EVDC, and that, prior to filing this application, I have had the
opportunity to consult the relevant provisions governing the processing of and decision on the application.
The Estes Valley Development Code is available online at:
http://vvww.estes.orq/ComDev/DevCode
► I understand that acceptance of this application by the Town of Estes Park for filing and receipt of the application fee by
the Town does not necessarily mean that the application is complete under the applicable requirements of the EVDC.
IP- I understand that this proposal may be delayed in processing by a month or more if the information provided is
incomplete, inaccurate, or submitted after the deadline date.
1. I understand that a resubmittal fee will be charged if my application is incomplete.
111- The Community Development Department will notify the applicant in writing of the date on which the application is
determined to be complete.
ID- I grant permission for Town of Estes Park Employees and Planning Commissioners with proper identification access to
my property during the review of this application.
111.- I acknowledge that I have received the Estes Valley Development Review Application Schedule and that failure to meet
the deadlines shown on said schedule may result in my application or the approval of my application becoming null and
void. I understand that full fees will be charged for the resubmittal of an application that has become null and void.
Names:
Record Owner Hanson Holdings / Seth W. Hanson, Manager
Applicant Seth W. Hanson
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POLICE DEPARTMENT Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Pinkham
Board of Trustees
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Chief Wes Kufeld
Date: June 23, 2015
RE: Ordinance 10-15 Amending Section 10.16.010 of the Municipal Code
Objective:
Amend the current Municipal Code Section 10.16.010 as it pertains to recreational
vehicle parking time allotment.
Present Situation:
Currently the ordinance limits recreational vehicles parking in excess of eighteen (18)
consecutive hours.
Proposal:
The police department has received requests from residents to extend the amount of
time they are able to park their recreational vehicles to prepare them for departure or
arrival from vacations. Staff is recommending to amend the current Municipal Code to
permit recreational vehicles additional time to be parked on streets, alleys, highways, or
other public ways to forty-eight (48) hours. The Ordinance will continue to restrict
parking of recreational vehicles on Town owned property, including parking lots, to
eighteen (18) hours.
Advantages:
This allows those individuals that use recreational vehicles additional time to park
these vehicles.
Disadvantages:
None that is apparent.
Action Recommended:
Staff recommends Board Approval of the Ordinance 10-15 to amend Section 10.16.010
of the Municipal Code.
Budget:
No budgetary impact.
Recommended Motion:
I move to approve/deny the Ordinance 10-15.
Attachments:
Original Municipal Code 10.16.010
Revised Municipal Code 10.16.010
Ordinance 10-15
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Title 10
Vehicles and Traffic
Chapter 10.04 Model Traffic Code
10.04.010 Model Traffic Code adopted
10.04.020 Violation
Chapter 10.12 Vehicle Removal and Storage Charges
10.12.010 Removal from certain loading zones and shuttle zones
10.12.050 Towing and storage charges
Chapter 10.16 Recreational Vehicles, Travel Trailers and Tents
10.16.010 Regulations
Chapter 10.20 Parking Violations
10.20.010 Violation; fine
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Chapter 10.04
Model Traffic Code
10.04.010 Model Traffic Code adopted.
The "Model Traffic Code for Colorado," Revised 2010, including the Appendix, hereinafter
referred to as the "Model Traffic Code," is enacted and adopted herein by reference as a primary
code. (Prior code §19.1; Ord. 239 §4, 1963; Ord. 261 §1; Ord. 301 §8, 1966; Ord. 14-71 §4, 1971;
Ord. 2-72 §9, 1972; Ord. 4-73 §2, 1973; Ord. 16-74 §8, 1974; Ord. 8-75 §8, 1975; Ord. 1-78 §8,
1978; Ord. 4-96 §1, 1996; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 10-03 §1, 2003; Ord. 06-12 §1, 2012)
10.4.20 Violation.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions stated or adopted in the Model
Traffic Code.
(b) Every person convicted of a violation of any provisions stated or adopted in the Model
Traffic Code shall be punished as set forth in Section 1.20.020. (Ord. 4-73 §9(part), 1973; Ord. 4-96
§2, 1996; Ord. 9-96, §1, 1996)
Chapter 10.12
Vehicle Removal and Storage Charges
10.12.010 Removal from certain loading zones and shuttle zones.
Whenever any police officer of the Town finds an unauthorized vehicle parked or standing within
any loading zone between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. or any shuttle loading zone at any
time, such officer is authorized to cause the vehicle to be removed, and neither the officer nor anyone
operating under his or her direction shall be liable for any damage to such vehicle occasioned by such
removal. (Ord. 19-77 §1, 1977; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 14-07 §1, 2007)
10.12.050 Towing and storage charges.
Whenever any vehicle is removed and placed in storage in accordance with this Chapter, all
expenses incurred by the Town for storage and towing shall be paid by the owner before such vehicle
is released from such impoundment. (Ord. 19-77 §5, 1977; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
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Chapter 10.16
Recreational Vehicles, Travel Trailers and Tents
10.16.10 Regulations.
(a) No recreational vehicle, as the same is defined in Chapter 13 of the Estes Valley
Development Code, shall be parked on any of the streets, alleys, highways, parking lots or other
public ways of the Town in violation of any parking regulation of the Town. In no event shall any
recreational vehicle be parked on any of the streets, alleys, highways, parking lots or other public
place of the Town for a period greater than eighteen (18) consecutive hours.
(b) No recreational vehicle, as the same is defined in Chapter 13 of the Estes Valley
Development Code, shall be used for living or sleeping purposes or as a store, office or place for the
carrying on of a business, trade or profession within the Town, unless it is located in an approved or
legal nonconforming RV park pursuant to the applicable terms of the Estes Valley Development
Code.
(c) Any recreational vehicle, as the same is defined in Chapter 13 of the Estes Valley
Development Code, may be parked for a period of greater than eighteen (18) consecutive hours and
used for living or sleeping purposes in an approved or legal nonconforming RV park pursuant to the
provisions of the Estes Valley Development Code.
(d) No tent, temporary shelter, canopy or tepee, including all or any part of the supporting
framework, shall be used for living or sleeping purposes or as a store, office or place for carrying on a
business, trade or profession within the Town except as follows:
(1) As an accessory use to a residential dwelling so long as the use is temporary and does not
exceed a period of seven (7) consecutive days.
(2) As an accessory use to a commercial use so long as it is not used for living or sleeping
purposes, the use is temporary and the temporary use does not exceed thirty (30) days in any
calendar year.
(3) The use does not occur within the C-D Downtown Commercial District.
(4) As an accessory use to any Town-sponsored or approved event.
(5) As an accessory use on any Town-owned or occupied property.
(6) The use is located in an approved or legal nonconforming campground/RV park pursuant
to the applicable terms of the Estes Valley Development Code.
(e) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections (a), (b) and (c) of this Section, recreational
vehicles may be used for living and sleeping purposes and park for periods greater than eighteen (18)
consecutive hours by permit only and in conjunction with a Town-sanctioned special event on the
following Town property:
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(1) Stanley Park Fairgrounds. (Ord. 6-79 §2, 1979; Ord. 18-88 §1, 1988; Ord. 15-96 §1,
1996; Ord. 11-01 §3, 2001; Ord. 16-11, §1, 2011
Chapter 10.20
Parking Violations
10.20.010 Violation; fine.
Any person convicted of a parking violation under the provisions of the Model Traffic Code shall
be fined consistent with the existing fine schedule. (Ord. 12-87 §1(part), 1987; Ord. 2-89 §1, §2,
1989; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
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Title 10
Vehicles and Traffic
Chapter 10.04 Model Traffic Code
10.04.010 Model Traffic Code adopted
10.04.020 Violation
Chapter 10.12 Vehicle Removal and Storage Charges
10.12.010 Removal from certain loading zones and shuttle zones
10.12.050 Towing and storage charges
Chapter 10.16 Recreational Vehicles, Travel Trailers and Tents
10.16.010 Regulations
Chapter 10.20 Parking Violations
10.20.010 Violation; fine
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Chapter 10.04
Model Traffic Code
10.04.010 Model Traffic Code adopted.
The "Model Traffic Code for Colorado Municipalities," Revised 2003, hereinafter referred to as
the Model Traffic Code, is enacted and adopted herein by reference as a primary code. (Prior code
§19.1; Ord. 239 §4, 1963; Ord. 261 §1; Ord. 301 §8, 1966; Ord. 14-71 §4, 1971; Ord. 2-72 §9, 1972;
Ord. 4-73 §2, 1973; Ord. 16-74 §8, 1974; Ord. 8-75 §8, 1975; Ord. 1-78 §8, 1978; Ord. 4-96 §1,
1996; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 10-03 §1, 2003)
10.04.020 Violation.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions stated or adopted in the Model
Traffic Code.
(b) Every person convicted of a violation of any provisions stated or adopted in the Model
Traffic Code shall be punished as set forth in Section 1.20.020. (Ord. 4-73 §9(part), 1973; Ord. 4-96
§2, 1996; Ord. 9-96, §1, 1996)
Chapter 10.12
Vehicle Removal and Storage Charges
10.12.010 Removal from certain loading zones and shuttle zones.
Whenever any police officer of the Town finds an unauthorized vehicle parked or standing within
any loading zone between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. or any shuttle loading zone at any
time, such officer is authorized to cause the vehicle to be removed, and neither the officer nor anyone
operating under his or her direction shall be liable for any damage to such vehicle occasioned by such
removal. (Ord. 19-77 §1, 1977; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 14-07 §1, 2007)
10.12.050 Towing and storage charges.
Whenever any vehicle is removed and placed in storage in accordance with this Chapter, all
expenses incurred by the Town for storage and towing shall be paid by the owner before such vehicle
is released from such impoundment. (Ord. 19-77 §5, 1977; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
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Chapter 10.16
Recreational Vehicles, Travel Trailers and Tents
10.16.010 Regulations.
(a) No recreational vehicle, as the same is defined in Chapter 13 of the Estes Valley
Development Code, shall be parked on any of the streets, alleys, highways, parking lots or other
public ways of the Town in violation of any parking regulation of the Town. In no event shall any
occupied recreational vehicle be parked on any of the streets, alleys, highways, parking lots or other
public place of the Town for a period greater than forty-eight (48) consecutive hours.
(b) No recreational vehicle, as the same is defined in Chapter 13 of the Estes Valley
Development Code, shall be used for living or sleeping purposes or as a store, office or place for the
carrying on of a business, trade or profession within the Town, unless it is located in an approved or
legal nonconforming RV park pursuant to the applicable terms of the Estes Valley Development
Code.
(c) Any recreational vehicle, as the same is defined in Chapter 13 of the Estes Valley
Development Code, may be parked for a period of greater than eighteen (18) consecutive hours and
used for living or sleeping purposes in an approved or legal nonconforming RV park pursuant to the
provisions of the Estes Valley Development Code.
(d) No tent, temporary shelter, canopy or tepee, including all or any part of the supporting
framework, shall be used for living or sleeping purposes or as a store, office or place for carrying on a
business, trade or profession within the Town except as follows:
(1) As an accessory use to a residential dwelling so long as the use is temporary and does not
exceed a period of seven (7) consecutive days.
(2) As an accessory use to a commercial use so long as it is not used for living or sleeping
purposes, the use is temporary and the temporary use does not exceed thirty (30) days in any
calendar year.
(3) The use does not occur within the C-D Downtown Commercial District.
(4) As an accessory use to any Town-sponsored or approved event.
(5) As an accessory use on any Town-owned or occupied property.
(6) The use is located in an approved or legal nonconforming campground/RV park pursuant
to the applicable terms of the Estes Valley Development Code.
(e) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections (a), (b) and (c) of this Section, recreational
vehicles may be used for living and sleeping purposes and park for periods greater than eighteen (18)
consecutive hours by permit only and in conjunction with a Town-sanctioned special event on the
following Town property:
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(1) Stanley Park Fairgrounds. (Ord. 6-79 §2, 1979; Ord. 18-88 §1, 1988; Ord. 15-96 §1,
1996; Ord. 11-01 §3, 2001; Ord. 16-11, §1, 2011
Chapter 10.20
Parking Violations
10.20.010 Violation; fine.
Any person convicted of a parking violation under the provisions of the Model Traffic Code shall
be fined consistent with the existing fine schedule. (Ord. 12-87 §1(part), 1987; Ord. 2-89 §1, §2,
1989; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
ORDINANCE NO. 10-15
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK
AMENDING CHAPTER 10.16 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
THE USE AND PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN THE TOWN
WHEREAS, the use and parking of recreational vehicles within the Town is
regulated by Chapter 10.16 of the Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to increase time allowed by recreational vehicles to
be parked on streets, alleys, or highways.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, as follows:
Section 1. Section 10.16.010 of the Municipal Code shall be amended by the addition
of Sub-section (a) to read as follows:
(a) No recreational vehicle, as the same is defined in Chapter 13 of the
Estes Valley Development Code, shall be parked on any of the streets,
alleys, highways, parking lots or other public ways of the Town in violation
of any parking regulation of the Town. In no event shall any recreational
vehicle be parked on any of the streets, alleys, highways, or other public
places in the Town for a period greater than forty-eight (48) consecutive
hours. A recreational vehicle shall not be parked on any Town owned
property, including parking lots, for a period greater than eighteen (18)
consecutive hours.
WHEREAS, in the opinion of the Board of Trustees an emergency exists in order
to meet the immediate needs of allowing recreational vehicles to be parked in certain
locations in the Town, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force immediately after
its passage, adoption and signature of the Mayor.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF
ESTES PARK, COLORADO, THIS _____ DAY OF ____________, 2015.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO
_____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Town Clerk
I hereby certify that the above ordinance was introduced and read at a meeting of the
Board of Trustees on the day of , 2015, and
published in a newspaper of general publication in the Town of Estes Park, Colorado on
the day of , 2015.
Town Clerk
POLICE DEPARTMENT Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Pinkham
Board of Trustees
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Chief Wes Kufeld
Date: June 23, 2015
RE: Ordinance 11-15 Amending 9.18.20 of the Municipal Code
Objective:
Amend the current Municipal Code 9.18.20 as it pertains to bicycles in Town parking
lots.
Present Situation:
Currently the ordinance prohibits bicycles traveling through parking lots throughout the
Town’s municipal parking lots and the Town’s Transportation Center.
Proposal:
Since the Town promotes a bike friendly atmosphere, staff proposes to amend the
current Municipal Code to permit bicycles to travel through Municipal parking lots and
transportation center. Bicycles will continue to be prohibited along sidewalks, the
Riverwalk and specific locations as the Municipal Code states.
Advantages:
People are using bicycles as transportation throughout the town and lifting the
restrictions of parking lot access to the cyclists would be beneficial to those
choosing that route of transportation. Also, helps with the parking situation if
people are able to commute with a bicycle.
Disadvantages:
Motorists being aware of possible increased bicycle traffic.
Action Recommended:
Staff recommends Board Approval of the Ordinance 11-15 to amend Municipal Code
9.18.20.
Budget:
No budgetary impact.
Recommended Motion:
I move to approve/deny of the Ordinance 11-15.
Attachments:
Original Municipal Code 9.18.20
Amended Municipal Code 9.18.20
Ordinance 11-15
Title 9
Public Peace, Morals and Safety
Chapter 9.02 Offenses By or Against Public Officers and Government
9.02.010 Definitions
9.02.020 Obstructing government operations
9.02.025 Obstructing a peace officer or fireman
9.02.030 Resisting arrest
9.02.040 False reporting to authorities
9.02.050 Unlawful conduct on public property
9.02.060 Public buildings; trespass; interference
Chapter 9.04 Offenses Against Public Decency
9.04.010 Public indecency
9.04.020 Indecent exposure
9.04.030 Prostitution prohibited
9.04.040 Soliciting for prostitution
9.04.050 Keeping a place of prostitution
Chapter 9.06 Fermented Malt Beverages, Malt, Vinous and Spirituous Liquors
9.06.010 Open display of fermented malt beverages and malt, vinous or spirituous
liquors
Chapter 9.08 Offenses Against Public Peace, Order and Safety
Chapter 9.12 Vendors, Peddlers and Solicitors
9.12.010 Soliciting on private property
9.12.020 Soliciting business on streets
Chapter 9.16 Offenses Against Property
9.16.010 Damaging Town property
9.16.020 Criminal mischief
9.16.030 Trespassing on privately owned property
9.16.040 Theft
9.16.050 Theft of rental property
9.16.060 Theft by receiving
9.16.070 Littering of public and private property
9.16.080 Camping or sleeping in public places
9.16.090 Camping or sleeping overnight in recreational vehicles
9.08.010 Disturbing the peace
9.08.020 Disorderly conduct
9.08.030 Obstructinghighway or other passageway
9.08.040 Disruptinglawfulassembly
9.08.050 Throwingmissiles
9.08.060 Dischargeoffirearms
9.08.070 Third degreeassault
9.08.080 Harassment
Chapter 9.10 Fireworks
9.10.010
Definitions
9.10.020 Restrictions
9.10.030 Permitsfor display
Chapter 9.18 Skateboards, Rollerblades and Bicycles
9.18.010 Definitions
9.18.020 Restrictions on skateboards, rollerblades, bicycles and EPAMDs
9.18.030 Further restrictions on skateboards, rollerblades and EPAMDs
9.18.040 Further restrictions on bicycles
9.18.050 Equipment and parking of EPAMDs
9.18.060 Exceptions
Chapter 9.20 Underage Possession and Consumption of Ethyl Alcohol
9.20.010 Underage possession and consumption of ethyl alcohol
9.20.020 Violations and defenses
9.20.030 Evidence
9.20.040 Definitions
9.20.050 Sentencing
Chapter 9.24 Toxic Vapors
9.24.010 Definitions
9.24.020 Abuse of toxic vapors prohibited
9.24.030 Sales to minors
9.24.040 Sales; from commercial establishments only
9.24.050 Sales; knowledge of unlawful use
9.24.060 Exception
Chapter 9.28 Drug Paraphernalia
9.28.010 Purpose
9.28.020 Definitions
9.28.030 Sale unlawful
9.28.040 Prosecution; evidence
9.28.050 Possession of drug paraphernalia
9.28.100 Possession or use of marijuana
9.28.110 Sentencing
Chapter 9.32 Alarm Systems
9.32.010 Definitions generally
9.32.020 Alarm device defined
9.32.030 False alarm defined
9.32.040 Audible fire and burglar alarms not to be similar to siren
9.32.050 Instruction as to operation of system
9.32.060 False alarm charges and penalties
9.32.070 Noncompliance deemed unlawful and a public nuisance
9.32.080 Violation
Chapter 9.36 Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act
Chapter 9.44 Medical Marijuana Facilities
9.44.010 Uses prohibited
9.44.020 Definitions
9.44.030 Patients and primary caregivers
Chapter 9.48 Marijuana Enterprises
9.48.010 Uses prohibited
9.36.010 Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act violation
Chapter 9.40 Firearms
9.40.010
Firearms prohibited on Town premises
9.40.020 Definition
9.48.020 Definitions
9.48.030 Private marijuana clubs prohibited
9.48.040 Separate offense
9.48.050 Town civil remedies
Chapter 9.18
Skateboards, Rollerblades and Bicycles
9.18.10 Definitions.
(a) Bicycle means a device propelled by human power upon which any one (1) or more persons
may ride and which is composed of one (1) or more wheels. Bicycle includes unicycles, tricycles and
tandem bicycles.
(b) Designated bike path means those public paths and rights-of-way designated as bike paths
located and as defined in a separate set of descriptions on file in the office of the Town Planner and
Chief of Police.
(c) Electronic personal assistive mobility device (EPAMD) means a self-balancing, two (2) non-
tandem wheeled device that is designed to transport only one (1) person; solely powered by an
electrical propulsion system with a maximum speed of less than fifteen (15) mph.
(d) Rollerblades means a pair of shoes or boots which have attached wheels and allows the
person wearing the boots to propel himself or herself along a surface. Rollerblades includes roller
skates and in-line skates.
(e) Skateboard means a device propelled by human or motorized power upon which any person may
ride, which is composed of one (1) or more wheels, none of which exceeds four (4) inches in diameter and
upon which is mounted a flat board or surface designed to carry one (1) or more persons. (Ord. 11-86 §2,
1986; Ord. 4-93 §1(part), 1993; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 12-03 §1, 2003; Ord. 6-05 §1, 2005)
9.18.20 Restrictions on skateboards, rollerblades, bicycles and EPAMDs.
It is unlawful for any person to operate skateboards, rollerblades, bicycles and
EPAMDs in the following public areas:
(1) The Riverwalk from the east portion of the pedestrian tunnel under Highway 36 to its
west boundary at the west line of Tregent Park.
(2) The Riverwalk from West Riverside Drive to Piccadilly Square.
(3) All of Riverside Plaza.
(4) All of the Town's transportation center.
(5) All municipal parking lots located within the Town's CD-Downtown Commercial
District
(6) All of Performance Park, including the adjacent parking lot, commonly referred to as the
Old Lumberyard Parking Lot. (Ord. 11-86 §2, 1986; Ord. 4-93 §1(part), 1993; Ord. 6-00 §1,
2000; Ord. 6-02 §1, 2002; Ord. 9-03 §1, 2003; Ord. 6-05 §2, 2005)
9.18.30 Further restrictions on skateboards, rollerblades and EPAMDs.
It is unlawful for any person to operate skateboards, rollerblades and EPAMDs on the following
public streets and sidewalks:
(1) Elkhorn Avenue from 300 East Elkhorn Avenue to and including 200 West Elkhorn
Avenue, including all public sidewalks appurtenant to this section of Elkhorn Avenue.
(2) 100 Moraine Avenue to its intersection with Elkhorn Avenue, including the public
sidewalks appurtenant to this section of Moraine Avenue. (Ord. 4-93 §1(part), 1993; Ord. 13-93 §1,
1993; Ord. 6-02 §1, 2002; Ord. 6-05 §1, 2005)
9.18.40 Further restriction on bicycles.
It is unlawful for any person to operate a bicycle on public sidewalks appurtenant to the following
streets:
(1) Elkhorn Avenue from 300 East Elkhorn Avenue to and including 200 West Elkhorn
Avenue. (Ord. 4-93 §1(part), 1993; Ord. 10-93 §1, 1993; Ord. 6-02 §1, 2002)
(2) 100 Moraine Avenue to its intersection with Elkhorn Avenue.
9.18.050 Equipment and parking of EPAMDs.
For the purpose of equipment and parking, the EPAMDs shall be considered a bicycle governed
by MTC 221 and MTC 1412(11).
9-18-060 Exceptions.
The above restrictions shall not apply to bicycles or EPAMDs that are being operated by
emergency services personnel who are acting in their official capacity. (Ord. 4-93 §1(part), 1993;
Ord. 10-93 §1, 1993; Ord. 6-02 §1, 2002; Ord. 6-05 §3, 2005)
Title 9
Public Peace, Morals and Safety
Chapter 9.02 Offenses By or Against Public Officers and Government
9.02.010 Definitions
9.02.020 Obstructing government operations
9.02.025 Obstructing a peace officer or fireman
9.02.030 Resisting arrest
9.02.040 False reporting to authorities
9.02.050 Unlawful conduct on public property
9.02.060 Public buildings; trespass; interference
Chapter 9.04 Offenses Against Public Decency
9.04.010 Public indecency
9.04.020 Indecent exposure
9.04.030 Prostitution prohibited
9.04.040 Soliciting for prostitution
9.04.050 Keeping a place of prostitution
Chapter 9.06 Fermented Malt Beverages, Malt, Vinous and Spirituous Liquors
9.06.010 Open display of fermented malt beverages and malt, vinous or spirituous
liquors
Chapter 9.08 Offenses Against Public Peace, Order and Safety
Chapter 9.12 Vendors, Peddlers and Solicitors
9.12.010 Soliciting on private property
9.12.020 Soliciting business on streets
Chapter 9.16 Offenses Against Property
9.16.010 Damaging Town property
9.16.020 Criminal mischief
9.16.030 Trespassing on privately owned property
9.16.040 Theft
9.16.050 Theft of rental property
9.16.060 Theft by receiving
9.16.070 Littering of public and private property
9.16.080 Camping or sleeping in public places
9.16.090 Camping or sleeping overnight in recreational vehicles
9.08.010 Disturbing the peace
9.08.020 Disorderly conduct
9.08.030 Obstructinghighway or other passageway
9.08.040 Disruptinglawfulassembly
9.08.050 Throwingmissiles
9.08.060 Dischargeoffirearms
9.08.070 Third degreeassault
9.08.080 Harassment
Chapter 9.10 Fireworks
9.10.010
Definitions
9.10.020 Restrictions
9.10.030 Permitsfor display
Chapter 9.18 Skateboards, Rollerblades and Bicycles
9.18.010 Definitions
9.18.020 Restrictions on skateboards, rollerblades, bicycles and EPAMDs
9.18.030 Further restrictions on skateboards, rollerblades and EPAMDs
9.18.040 Further restrictions on bicycles
9.18.050 Equipment and parking of EPAMDs
9.18.060 Exceptions
Chapter 9.20 Underage Possession and Consumption of Ethyl Alcohol
9.20.010 Underage possession and consumption of ethyl alcohol
9.20.020 Violations and defenses
9.20.030 Evidence
9.20.040 Definitions
9.20.050 Sentencing
Chapter 9.24 Toxic Vapors
9.24.010 Definitions
9.24.020 Abuse of toxic vapors prohibited
9.24.030 Sales to minors
9.24.040 Sales; from commercial establishments only
9.24.050 Sales; knowledge of unlawful use
9.24.060 Exception
Chapter 9.28 Drug Paraphernalia
9.28.010 Purpose
9.28.020 Definitions
9.28.030 Sale unlawful
9.28.040 Prosecution; evidence
9.28.050 Possession of drug paraphernalia
9.28.100 Possession or use of marijuana
9.28.110 Sentencing
Chapter 9.32 Alarm Systems
9.32.010 Definitions generally
9.32.020 Alarm device defined
9.32.030 False alarm defined
9.32.040 Audible fire and burglar alarms not to be similar to siren
9.32.050 Instruction as to operation of system
9.32.060 False alarm charges and penalties
9.32.070 Noncompliance deemed unlawful and a public nuisance
9.32.080 Violation
Chapter 9.36 Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act
Chapter 9.44 Medical Marijuana Facilities
9.44.010 Uses prohibited
9.44.020 Definitions
9.44.030 Patients and primary caregivers
Chapter 9.48 Marijuana Enterprises
9.48.010 Uses prohibited
9.36.010 Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act violation
Chapter 9.40 Firearms
9.40.010
Firearms prohibited on Town premises
9.40.020 Definition
9.48.020 Definitions
9.48.030 Private marijuana clubs prohibited
9.48.040 Separate offense
9.48.050 Town civil remedies
Chapter 9.18
Skateboards, Rollerblades and Bicycles
9.18.10 Definitions.
(a) Bicycle means a device propelled by human power upon which any one (1) or more persons
may ride and which is composed of one (1) or more wheels. Bicycle includes unicycles, tricycles and
tandem bicycles.
(b) Designated bike path means those public paths and rights-of-way designated as bike paths
located and as defined in a separate set of descriptions on file in the office of the Town Planner and
Chief of Police.
(c) Electronic personal assistive mobility device (EPAMD) means a self-balancing, two (2) non-
tandem wheeled device that is designed to transport only one (1) person; solely powered by an
electrical propulsion system with a maximum speed of less than fifteen (15) mph.
(d) Rollerblades means a pair of shoes or boots which have attached wheels and allows the
person wearing the boots to propel himself or herself along a surface. Rollerblades includes roller
skates and in-line skates.
(e) Skateboard means a device propelled by human or motorized power upon which any person may
ride, which is composed of one (1) or more wheels, none of which exceeds four (4) inches in diameter and
upon which is mounted a flat board or surface designed to carry one (1) or more persons. (Ord. 11-86 §2,
1986; Ord. 4-93 §1(part), 1993; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 12-03 §1, 2003; Ord. 6-05 §1, 2005)
9.18.20 Restrictions on skateboards, rollerblades, bicycles and EPAMDs.
It is unlawful for any person to operate skateboards, rollerblades, bicycles and
EPAMDs in the following public areas:
(1) The Riverwalk from the east portion of the pedestrian tunnel under Highway 36 to its
west boundary at the west line of Tregent Park.
(2) The Riverwalk from West Riverside Drive to Piccadilly Square.
(3) All of Riverside Plaza.
(4) All of the Town's transportation center with the exception of bicycles.
(5) All municipal parking lots located within the Town's CD-Downtown Commercial
District with the exception of Bicycles.
(6) All of Performance Park, including the adjacent parking lot, with the exception of
Bicycles. Commonly referred to as the Old Lumberyard Parking Lot. (Ord. 11-86 §2, 1986;
Ord. 4-93 §1(part), 1993; Ord. 6-00 §1, 2000; Ord. 6-02 §1, 2002; Ord. 9-03 §1, 2003; Ord. 6-
05 §2, 2005)
9.18.30 Further restrictions on skateboards, rollerblades and EPAMDs.
It is unlawful for any person to operate skateboards, rollerblades and EPAMDs on the following
public streets and sidewalks:
(1) Elkhorn Avenue from 300 East Elkhorn Avenue to and including 200 West Elkhorn
Avenue, including all public sidewalks appurtenant to this section of Elkhorn Avenue.
(2) 100 Moraine Avenue to its intersection with Elkhorn Avenue, including the public
sidewalks appurtenant to this section of Moraine Avenue. (Ord. 4-93 §1(part), 1993; Ord. 13-93 §1,
1993; Ord. 6-02 §1, 2002; Ord. 6-05 §1, 2005)
9.18.40 Further restriction on bicycles.
It is unlawful for any person to operate a bicycle on public sidewalks appurtenant to the following
streets:
(1) Elkhorn Avenue from 300 East Elkhorn Avenue to and including 200 West Elkhorn
Avenue. (Ord. 4-93 §1(part), 1993; Ord. 10-93 §1, 1993; Ord. 6-02 §1, 2002)
(2) 100 Moraine Avenue to its intersection with Elkhorn Avenue.
9.18.050 Equipment and parking of EPAMDs.
For the purpose of equipment and parking, the EPAMDs shall be considered a bicycle governed
by MTC 221 and MTC 1412(11).
9-18-060 Exceptions.
The above restrictions shall not apply to bicycles or EPAMDs that are being operated by
emergency services personnel who are acting in their official capacity. (Ord. 4-93 §1(part), 1993;
Ord. 10-93 §1, 1993; Ord. 6-02 §1, 2002; Ord. 6-05 §3, 2005)
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ORDINANCE NO. 11-15
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9.18 OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF
ESTES PARK, THE SAME RELATING TO SKATEBOARDS,
ROLLERBLADES, BICYCLES, AND EPAMDs
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Colorado has
determined that it is in the best interest of the Town to amend certain sections of the
Municipal Code of the Town of Estes Park, Colorado.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO:
Section 1. Subsections 4, 5 & 6 of Section 9.18.020 of the Municipal Code
shall be amended as follows:
9.18.020 Restrictions on skateboards, rollerblades, bicycles and EPAMDs.
(4) All of the Town’s Transportation center with the exception of bicycles.
(5) All municipal parking lots located within the Town’s CD-Downtown
Commercial District with the exception of bicycles.
(6) All of Performance Park, including the adjacent parking lot, with the
exception of bicycles. Commonly referred to as the Old Lumberyard Parking Lot.
(Ord. 11-86 §2, 1985; Ord. 4-93 § 1(part), 1993; Ord. 6-00 § 1, 2002; Ord 9-03
§1, 2003; Ord. 6-05 §2, 2005)
WHEREAS, in the opinion of the Board of Trustees an emergency exists in order
to meet the immediate need to allow bicycles on certain areas of the Town, this
Ordinance shall take effect and be in force immediately after its passage, adoption, and
signature of the Mayor.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF
ESTES PARK, COLORADO, THIS DAY OF 2015.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Mayor
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ATTEST:
Town Clerk
I hereby certify that the above Ordinance was introduced and read at the meeting
of the Board of Trustees on the _______ day of _______________, 2015, and
published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Estes Park, Colorado,
on the _______ day of __________________, 2015.
_____________________________
Town Clerk
POLICE DEPARTMENT Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Pinkham
Board of Trustees
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Wes Kufeld, Chief of Police
Date: June 23, 2015
RE: Selection of options for drafting a wildlife protection ordinance
Objective:
Present the board with potential options and recommendations for trash
containment requirements that could be components of a new wildlife protection
ordinance to increase public safety and wildlife safety within Town limits.
Receive board direction to draft a wildlife protection ordinance as well as
direction on the options that should be included within the draft ordinance.
Support the board’s strategic goal to ensure Estes Park is a safe place to live,
work and visit within our extraordinary natural environment.
Present Situation:
Common to living in a mountain community is the awareness of wildlife safety and the
reality that wildlife will enter trash containers year-round. More specifically, between
the months of May and November the Town of Estes Park experiences problems with
bears and other wildlife entering trash containers in both commercial and residential
locations within Town limits. Additionally, occurrences of bears entering cabins, homes
and motor vehicles have escalated as more bears are drawn to Estes Park by trash and
other unnatural food sources. The Town’s current litter ordinance in the Estes Park
Municipal Code (9.16.070) is very difficult for the Police Department to enforce as it
does not include requirements specific to wildlife in trash or attractants in containers.
Trash management has a direct correlation to public safety and wildlife safety, and it is
recommended that the Town add reasonable requirements to increase public and
wildlife safety.
In the fall of 2012, the Estes Valley Bear Education Task Force was formed by
concerned citizens in the Estes Valley, partnered with businesses, the Town, Colorado
Parks and Wildlife, Rocky Mountain National Park and other organizations active within
the Estes Valley. The Task Force developed and implemented educational efforts which
have made a notable difference in raising public awareness and actions to keep wildlife
safe and prevent bears from entering trash throughout the Estes Valley. The task force
has identified and targeted educational efforts in locations of high risk which attract
wildlife due to food waste accessibility.
The Estes Park Police Auxiliary Unit initiated a litter patrol in 2014 to increase
enforcement efforts, investing nearly 320 hours between May and November to support
the efforts of the Bear Education Task Force. The combination of education and
enforcement has complimented the educational efforts and decreased incidents as it
relates to wildlife in trash, specifically bears. Both the Bear Education Task Force and
Police Auxiliary continue their education and enforcement activities, but problems still
occur and the potential for human/wildlife conflicts could be reduced significantly if trash
management requirements were updated lending higher accountability for enforcement
purposes.
A significant amount of Police Department time and effort is related to bear activity each
year. Between May and November, 2014, the Estes Park Communications Center
received 227 bear reports and complaints within Town limits. Warnings were issued in
66 percent of those cases. Bears were “educated” with paintballs in 31 percent of those
cases. Tickets were issued to repeat offenders in 3 percent of those cases. Requiring
better trash containment practices would significantly reduce these conflicts, allowing
officers to focus on other public safety issues.
With enforcement efforts and prevention education underway, staff discussed with the
Town Board the potential of drafting a new “wildlife protection ordinance” due to the
critical need to continue preventing wildlife from entering trash containers. It was clear;
“to do nothing” was not an option and would pose a danger to both wildlife as well as
the community. The members of the Town Board requested a menu of options to
consider in order to draft an ordinance that is the best possible fit for the community.
Moving forward, staff compared standard wildlife ordinances extracted from 17 similar
communities within the State of Colorado. Staff found similar communities have, for the
most part, utilized the same format and information which is considered a “standard
ordinance” utilizing tested and approved guidelines for Wildlife Ordinances throughout
the state. Some specific differences are written into the ordinance depending on the
individual needs of the municipality and or location. Some of the comparison
municipalities do not have specific wildlife protection ordinances, but they often cover
littering standards in other ways through codes that help reduce conflicts.
Input into a menu of options for a proposed ordinance has been requested from the
Bear Education Task Force, the Town’s Leadership Team, local trash hauling
companies, the general public; and input received to date has been reflected in the
menu of options included with this memo. If the Town Board requests staff to proceed
with drafting a wildlife protection ordinance, staff recommends pursuing additional public
input through the process.
Proposal:
Options are included in the attached menu, noting the “recommended options” for
residential properties, commercial properties and special events. The recommendations
are supported by the Estes Valley Bear Education Task Force and representatives from
the two of three local trash hauling companies. (Staff has a scheduled meeting with the
third company June 19, following completion of this memo.) With board direction, staff
will draft an ordinance with assistance from Attorney White, review with the board and
the public in the draft format, and return to the board for final approval later this
summer. Staff recommends a period of public education on any new ordinance through
2015, with enforcement not beginning until 2016.
Advantages:
This is a simple yet significant step to better protecting our residents, guests and wildlife
from potential conflicts. The recommended option is a balanced and flexible approach to
improvements without necessarily adding significant cost to residents and businesses.
Disadvantages:
Implementing a new wildlife protection ordinance will require behavioral changes on the
part of many residents and businesses. Some individuals may incur one-time costs in
purchasing an appropriate container or enclosure.
Action Recommended:
Staff recommends the board ask staff to move forward with drafting a wildlife protection
ordinance for public and board review, utilizing the recommendations from the attached
menu.
Budget:
N/A
Level of Public Interest
There is a high level of public interest in this discussion due to the implications of this
issue for public and wildlife safety, as well as the changes it could require of Town
residents and businesses.
Motion:
I move for the approval of asking staff to draft a wildlife protection ordinance, to include
staff’s recommended options for trash containment requirements, to be presented to
Town Board and public at a later date for final consideration.
Attachments:
Draft menu of options for a wildlife protection ordinance
Bear Activity Map
DRAFT MENU OF OPTIONS FOR DISCUSSION WILDLIFE PROTECTION ORDINANCE The following table provides options the Town Board may consider before asking staff to draft a new Wildlife Protection Ordinance effective inside Town limits. Related definitions are provided in Appendix A. Staff recommends that a Wildlife Protection Ordinance would supersede Development Code requirements for animal proofing of dumpsters within Town limits (See Appendix C), to encompass all residential properties. In turn, the Development Code could refer to the Municipal Code ordinance and by policy, no enforcement would occur for existing Development Code regulations within town limits. Development Code requirements would persist for placement and screening of dumpsters and any other requirements. Enclosures must comply with other Development Code requirements for aesthetics and setbacks. Once an ordinance has been drafted, received public input and adopted by the Town Board, staff recommends no enforcement occur until January 1, 2016. This would allow time for public education on the new ordinance, and time for citizens to come into compliance. RESIDENTIAL TRASH MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDED OPTION REFUSE NON‐ATTRACTANT WASTEMULTI‐FAMILYBAGSPROS CONS Includes container type restrictions (section A). With time restrictions of the day of trash pickup (section B). Includes standards for Multi‐family housing, and clustered residential housing. A. Any refuse container left outside (other than during designated times listed in section B) a house, garage, or other enclosed building which is accessible by wildlife, regardless of size, that receives refuse which is odorous and attractive to bears or other wildlife shall be either an approved Wildlife‐Resistant Container or an approved Wildlife‐Resistant Enclosure, or an improvised container secured in such a way as to prohibit entry by any wildlife. B. Residents with curbside trash pick‐up and using a non‐ Wildlife Resistant Container shall place at the curb, alley, or public right of way at or after 6 a.m. on the morning of scheduled pick up. After pick up, all containers must be removed from the curb, alley or public right of way by 7 p.m. on the same day. Any containers placed earlier than 6 a.m. or left overnight after 7 p.m. shall be considered a violation of this ordinance if they are not in compliance with Section A, above. C. Other household waste that cannot reasonably be considered "refuse" or an “attractant” as defined in this chapter, including, but not limited to: non‐attractant yard maintenance waste, household items, non‐attractant recyclables, and cardboard, shall not require the use of Wildlife Resistant Containers when not commingled with refuse or any other attractant. D. Multi‐family housing developments and other types of clustered residential housing, utilizing centralized refuse containers, must use either a Wildlife‐Resistant Refuse Container or a Wildlife‐Resistant Enclosure for all refuse. The container or enclosure shall be kept closed in secure manner except when refuse is being deposited. E. All bags containing attractant waste must be placed in a typical hard‐sided trash container with a secured lid during pick up day and permitted hours. If left out for a longer period of time at the curb, bags must be placed in a Wildlife Resistant Container. Time is an important factor in trash management as it relates to bear behavior. Limiting the time trash in non‐resistant containers is out will reduce conflicts with bears. Option allows flexibility for residents who cannot follow time restrictions. Supported by the community Bear Education Task Force. Time of day requirements alone will reduce but not eliminate conflicts with wildlife. Requires citizens to pay any costs associated with containment options. May increase pickup time for trash haulers. OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERATIONS 1. No change to current ordinance prohibiting litter (Appendix B) No specific container or time requirements would require no behavioral changes or cost on the part of citizens, but this scenario provides inadequate safety and protection for both humans and wildlife. In addition, enforcement of the current ordinance is very difficult. 2. Time‐of‐day requirement only Time‐of‐day requirements may substantially reduce conflicts with bears, which are particularly active between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. However, if time is the only requirement and trash may still be set out in plastic bags only allows small mammals and birds access during the daytime, endangering the animals and people while creating unsightly messes. 3. Bear‐resistant container requirement This requirement would be the most costly to residents and may increase pickup time for trash haulers. While they are available online and in nearby communities, bear‐resistant containers are not currently readily available in Estes Park. 4. Hard‐sided container requirement only (non‐bear‐resistant) While use of a hard‐sided (non‐bear‐resistant) container helps reduce access to trash bags by small mammals and birds, these containers do little to deter bears. Without the addition of time‐of‐day requirements, this would be an incomplete solution. ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED LANGUAGE Bird feeders are allowed. However, between April and November, all bird feeders must be suspended on a cable or other device so that they are inaccessible to bears. Barbeque grills should be cleaned by burning and scraping off debris after each use.
DRAFT MENU OF OPTIONS FOR DISCUSSION WILDLIFE PROTECTION ORDINANCE COMMERCIAL TRASH MANAGEMENT – INCLUDING VACATION RENTALSRecommended Option REFUSE OIL & GREASECOMPACTORSCONSTRUCTION PROS CONS Enclosed or wildlife‐resistant containers required. A. All refuse containers receiving refuse from commercial establishments and restaurants shall be in Wildlife‐Resistant Containers or shall be secured in a Wildlife‐Resistant Enclosure. B. This requirement shall not apply to containers 95‐gallons or less which are emptied by 10 p.m. each day or are under contract for removal overnight. C. Oil and grease containers shall be designed to prohibit wildlife from spilling, tipping over or otherwise entering into the container. Such containers shall be a Wildlife‐Resistant Container. D. Trash compactors would be considered compliant with this option when no refuse is exposed. Compactor doors must be kept closed at all times, except when loading or removing refuse and the area around the compactor must be kept clean of refuse and debris. E. All construction sites must have a wildlife‐resistant container or enclosure for any refuse edible by or attractive to wildlife. Allows flexibility in containment options and related costs. Increases public and wildlife safety. Supported by the community Bear Education Task Force. Requires citizens to pay any costs associated with containment options. Requires citizens to change behavior to align with new ordinance. OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERATIONS 1. No change to current situation. While this option requires no behavioral change or added cost on the part of law‐abiding citizens, it is inadequate protection for wildlife and public safety. Limited enforcement ability. 2. Time‐of‐day requirements This option may be unfeasible for reasons including restaurant hours, challenges for trash hauler scheduling, commercial establishments whose dumpsters and oil/grease containers always have attractant residue. SPECIAL EVENT TRASH MANAGEMENT Recommended Option REFUSE PROSCONS 1. Enclosed or wildlife‐resistant containers required. A. Private and public outdoor special event sites shall be kept free from the accumulation of refuse. Refuse must be collected from the grounds at the close of each day's activities and shall be deposited into appropriate Wildlife‐Resistant containers or Wildlife‐Resistant Enclosures as provided in this Ordinance, or shall be removed to an appropriate disposal site. Allows flexibility in containment or management options. Increases public and wildlife safety. Supported by the community Bear Education Task Force. Requires citizens to pay any costs associated with containment options. Requires citizens to change behavior to align with new ordinance. OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERATIONS 2. No change to current situation. While this option requires no behavioral change or added cost on the part of law‐abiding citizens, it is inadequate protection for wildlife and public safety. Limited enforcement ability. 3. Bear‐resistant container requirement This requirement would be the most costly to event managers and may increase pickup time for trash haulers.
DRAFT MENU OF OPTIONS FOR DISCUSSION WILDLIFE PROTECTION ORDINANCE Appendix A: Wildlife Protection Ordinance – DRAFT Related Definitions: Wildlife ‐ Means any undomesticated animal, including, but not limited to, elk, deer, sheep, skunks, birds, bears, raccoons, coyotes, beavers, porcupines, mountain lions, bobcats and foxes. Attractant Waste means any waste that could reasonably attract wildlife which includes, but shall not be limited to, kitchen organic waste, food, food packaging, perfume, toothpaste, deodorant, cosmetics, spices, seasonings and grease. This does not include recyclables unless they still contain attractants such as food. Hard‐sided Container means a container fully enclosed which is constructed of plastic, wood or metal, with a secured lid to prohibit access by birds and small mammals. Wildlife‐Resistant Container means a fully enclosed container that can be constructed of pliable materials, but must be reinforced to deter access by wildlife. The container must employ a sturdy lid that has a latching mechanism preventing access to its contents by wildlife. Wildlife Resistant Containers must meet the standards of testing by the Living With Wildlife Foundation and a “passing” rating by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) as bear resistant for 60 minutes or otherwise be approved by a Town‐designated official. Wildlife‐Resistant Enclosure means an enclosed structure consisting of four (4) sides and a secure door or cover, which shall have a latching device of sufficient design and strength to prevent access by wildlife. Appendix B: Current Litter Ordinance – Estes Park Municipal Code: 9.16.070: Littering of public and private property a) It is unlawful to commit littering. b) Any person who deposits, throws, or leaves any litter on any public or private property or in any waters commits littering. Definitions: Litter means all rubbish, waste material, refuse, garbage, trash, debris or other foreign substances, solid or liquid, of every form, size, kind and description. Appendix C: Estes Valley Development Code regulations: Section 7.5 Landscaping and Buffers, 7.5.F.2.c Service Areas Service Areas. All multi‐family and nonresidential service areas, such as dumpsters, other trash receptacles and ground‐mounted mechanical equipment, shall be screened from public view on three (3) sides by a solid wall or fence at least six (6) feet in height and on the fourth side by a solid gate at least five (5) feet high. The screening structure and gate shall be architecturally compatible with the principal building(s) on the site. Section 7.8 Wildlife Habitat Protection In some cases development review triggers submittal of a wildlife conservation plan. These wildlife conservation plans often address refuse disposal, including when trash can be brought to the curb, and bird feeders. The Mountain River wildlife plan is attached as a sample. Refer to page 8 of the report (PDF Page 11 of 44) for trash and bird feeder requirements for the Mountain River development. Section 7.8.G.e Refuse Disposal Developments on sites containing important wildlife habitat, such as black bear, must use approved animal‐proof refuse disposal containers. With Colorado Parks and Wildlife approval, refuse disposal containers and enclosures may be electrified. Section 7.10 Operational Performance Standards, 7.10.B. Operational/Physical Compatibility. The following conditions may be imposed upon the approval of any development to ensure that it is compatible with existing uses, including but not limited to, restrictions on: 1. Placement of trash receptacles Section 7.13 Outdoor Storage Areas, Activities and Mechanical Equipment 7.B.2 Areas for outdoor storage, trash collection or compaction, loading or other such uses shall be located in the rear of the lot. If that is not feasible, then the side yard can be used, but in no case shall areas be located within twenty (20) feet of any public street, public sidewalk or internal pedestrian way. 7.B.3 Outdoor storage, HVAC equipment, trash collection, trash compaction and other service functions shall be incorporated into the overall design of the building and the landscaping plan. Views of these areas shall be screened from visibility from all property lines and separated from pedestrian areas.
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Sighting only5138%trash commercial2116%trash residential3224%inside building/home3022%2014 Bear IssuesEstes Park Communications Center These are all calls that came into the Communications Center in 2014 reference Bears. A total of 227 calls. Most of the residential calls were apartment complexes with large shared dumpsters, so although it looks like there are more residential issues than commericial I would argue the opposite.
PUBLIC WORKS Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Pinkham
Board of Trustees
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Greg Muhonen, PE, Public Works Director
Date: June 23, 2015
RE: CDOT Cost Share for Barnes Dance Study
Objective:
Provide direction to Public Works Staff regarding doubling the scope and cost of the
CDOT Barnes Dance Study at the intersection of Elkhorn Avenue & Moraine Avenue to
include assessment of potential benefits of Community Service Officer support during
periods of peak traffic congestion.
Present Situation:
• Traffic congestion, delay, and visitor complaints are high in downtown Estes Park
during the peak visitation period from late May to late September.
• In 2008, CDOT and the Town replaced the all-walk pedestrian phase (Barnes
Dance) at the two downtown intersections (Elkhorn/Riverside and
Elkhorn/Moraine) with conventional pedestrian crossing timing to allow
pedestrians to cross the streets by traveling parallel to, and concurrently with, the
vehicular traffic flow. This was implemented to allocate more traffic signal green
time to the vehicles during each signal cycle, resulting in reduced vehicular delay
and increased vehicular capacity at these two intersections.
• Town residents frequently comment that this action increased, rather than
decreased, vehicular delay at the intersections. Traffic delays resulting from right
turning vehicles blocked by pedestrians crossing the intersecting street are often
observed.
• At the Town’s request, CDOT agreed to conduct (at their cost) a direct
comparative study of one intersection operating under Barnes Dance signal
timing and conventional signal timing. The study is tentatively scheduled for
Saturday July 11th and 18th at the Elkhorn/Moraine intersection.
• Per Town Board direction, Public Works staff asked CDOT to consider expanding
the study by two additional weekends to also evaluate the effectiveness of
utilizing CSO personnel to actively enforce traffic and pedestrian compliance with
traffic and crosswalk signal commands during peak traffic periods.
Proposal:
CDOT solicited a fee proposal from the traffic engineering consultant Stolfus &
Associates. A copy is attached. The scope includes intersection data collection over
four weekends as requested by the Town. The cost is $60,637. CDOT is willing to
authorize this work on the condition that the Town pays 50% of the cost ($30,318).
CDOT will pay 100% of the cost if the study is limited to two weekends.
Advantages:
Completing the proposed 4 week study has the following advantages.
• Analysis of four summer peak traffic periods provides a more completely
documented description of the extensive nature of the traffic congestion problem
in Estes Park as compared to a two peak period analysis.
• Analyzing the impacts of the CSO support over two 4-hour periods rather than
two 2-hour periods provides greater reliability and confidence in the observed
trend/impact.
• Implementing and documenting the Barnes Dance signal timing on two
weekends instead of one may identify and smooth out data anomalies that would
otherwise be undetected in a one day data collection effort.
• The lengthy data collection effort obtains extra video data that could be further
analyzed for other study purposes in the future.
• The study is being administered, managed, cost-shared with CDOT.
Disadvantages:
Completing the proposed 4 week study has the following disadvantages.
• The proposed video data collection effort from 8:30am to 6pm on both Saturday
and Sunday is excessive when the consultant is only analyzing and reporting on
data collected from 11am to 3pm on Saturday. Cost savings could be realized by
amending the scope of the study to correct this.
• Queue lengths on Elkhorn are likely to extend beyond the field of view of the
camera. This might create difficulty in performing an accurate comparative
analysis of queue length.
• The consultant specifically excluded peak hour turning volumes from the analysis
and reporting. CDOT has agreed with PW staff that these need to be included in
the study. This will add cost.
• The report will not be delivered until 2 months after completion of the data
collection.
• No competitive process was used in the consultant selection. A fee was solicited
from only one traffic engineering firm.
• At $60,637 the fee seems excessive and represents over 400 hours of
engineering effort.
• The scope omits any reference to the Barnes Dance and does not confirm if or
when this signal timing change will be made during the study. CDOT indicates
they will insure the BD will be properly implemented by their staff.
• The study only includes the intersection of Elkhorn Avenue and Moraine Avenue.
Pedestrians may be confused by the conventional street crossing pattern at the
Riverside intersection and the BD crossing pattern at the Elkhorn intersection.
Consistent signal timing programs at both intersections during this study are
preferred, but also increases the cost of the study.
Action Recommended:
The Public Works Department recommends the Board of Trustees decline this
opportunity to fund a doubling of the effort and cost of the Barnes Dance Study.
Instead, we recommend that the Town support CDOT’s two weekend study (fully at
CDOT expense) and engage our CSO personnel for two hours during each 4 hour study
window on July 11th and 18th. The video cameras will document any difference in
intersection operation. Interested Trustees and members of the public could observe
the intersection operation during the study if desired and draw their individual
conclusions regarding differences achieved by the CSO support. We can ask the
CDOT consultant to summarize documented operational differences in their report.
Staff further recommends CDOT amend the scope of work to remedy the concerns
described as Disadvantages above.
Budget:
The Town share of this project cost could be taken from any of these three funds: 1)
the Community Reinvestment fund (account number 204-5400-5214-22-02), 2) the
$4.2M deposited into the Street Investment Fund (account number 260-2000-420-22-
02) from the CDOT devolution of West Elkhorn Avenue, or 3) the Fund Balance in the
General Fund.
Level of Public Interest
The known level of public interest in this item is high.
Sample Motion:
I move for the approval/denial (choose one) of the request from CDOT for the Town of
Estes Park to pay 50% of the cost for the expanded 4-weekend Barnes Dance Study.
Staff is authorized to pay this expense using funds from the CRF/SIF/General Fund
(choose one) account.
Attachments:
Fee proposal titled: COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
REGION 1, 2, 4, TSM&O Traffic NPS
15 HA4 74865
SAP O/L# 321001162
TASK ORDER NO. __
REGION 4 ESTES PARK SIGNAL OPERATIONS STUDY
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
REGION 1, 2, 4, TSM&O Traffic NPS
15 HA4 74865
SAP O/L# 321001162
TASK ORDER NO. __
REGION 4 ESTES PARK SIGNAL OPERATIONS STUDY
June 11, 2015
Introduction
Region 4 of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Town of Estes Park
have identified a desire to evaluate alternative traffic signal operative scenarios at the
intersection of Elhorn Avenue & Moraine Avenue in Estes Park. In particular, CDOT has
requested that Stolfus & Associates, Inc. provide assistance to CDOT Region 4 staff and the
Town of Estes Park by performing a variety of data collection and operational evaluation
services. Stolfus & Associates, Inc. currently and routinely provides these services to local
governments and CDOT on a daily basis. This task order identifies the general scope of work
necessary to complete the following for four (4) different signal operative scenarios:
• Determine average stopped delays for vehicles at the intersection (all 4 approaches and
intersection as a whole)
• Determine average and maximum queue lengths for vehicles at the intersection (all 4
approaches)
• Collect a digital recording illustrating the same
• Collect a digital recording for the purposes of determining turning movement volumes, if
necessary in the future (turning movement volume calculations not included in the
current scope of services)
• Summarize the data collection findings in a memorandum for use by CDOT and the
Town of Estes Park
• Project Management & Administration
Scope of Services
Work Element 1: Initial Project Meeting and Site Reconnaissance
Initial Project Meeting: Once notified, Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will conduct a meeting with
CDOT and Town staff to discuss particular concerns and to confirm project objectives and
schedule.
Immediately after the meeting, Stolfus & Associates, Inc. and All Traffic Data Services, Inc.
staff will review site conditions and determine optimal locations for camera placement
(necessary for Work Element 2: Data Collection Services).
Work Element 2: Data Collection Services
Schedule: Data will be collected over four consecutive weekends (July 11/12, July 18/19, July
25/26, and August 1/2).
Data Collection: Data collection shall include a combination of digital video recordings and
field observations focusing on the intersection of Elkhorn Avenue and Moraine Avenue.
All Traffic Data Services, Inc. shall:
• Record video of all 4 approaches to the intersection from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on
Saturdays and Sundays for each of 4 weekends.
• Video will show the extent of vehicle queues on all 4 approaches
• Video will be used to quantify queue lengths by intersection approach for a 4 hour period
(11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) on 4 consecutive Saturdays
• Video will be used to quantify average vehicle delays by intersection approach and the
overall intersection for a 4 hour period (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) on 4 consecutive
Saturdays
• Video will also record intersection turning movements if that data is required in the future.
Intersection turning movements will not be provided at this time.
Stolfus & Associates, Inc. shall:
• Make randomly sampled field observations corresponding to the Saturday data collection
period (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) for each of 4 weekends. Observations may include but not
be limited to: pedestrian & vehicle compliance w/signal indications, vehicle queue lengths,
volume, travel times, delay, etc.
Work Element 3: Complete Evaluation and Document Results
Using the data collected, Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will evaluate the relative performance of the 4
alternative signal operative scenarios. The evaluation will consist of a comparison of the vehicle
delay and queue length results, as well as a summary of the randomly sampled observations made
in the field.
Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will document the results of the data collection and evaluation efforts in
a technical memorandum for review and comment by CDOT and the Town. Stolfus & Associates,
Inc. will attend a meeting to discuss results and, once comments have been resolved, provide a
final version of the technical memorandum.
Work Element 4: Project Administration and Management
Stolfus & Associates, Inc., will review/process invoices, as well as provide other project
administration/ management services (coordination and product review) throughout the duration
of the project. Stolfus & Associates, Inc. will be responsible for day-to-day management and
coordination of the work elements.
Each assignment will be forwarded to CDOT for review in a draft format prior to issuance as a
final document and the final product shall be provided in an electronic version as well as paper
copies if requested.
SCHEDULE AND FEE
Based on our current workload, we can begin work on this project immediately upon notice to
proceed and will be completed by September 30, 2015. We will complete this Scope of Work at
the NPS contract rates for a not to exceed fee of $60,637.
End of Scope
Board of Appeal Appointment
Town Clerk Memo
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To: Honorable Mayor Pinkham
Board of Trustees
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Date: June 18, 2015
RE: Board of Appeals
Objective:
To reappoint Anthony Schiaffo to the Board of Appeals.
Present Situation:
The Board of Appeals was modified in 2013 with the adoption of the 2009 International
Building Codes which requires five members with technical qualifications. Five
members were appointed with staggered terms. Mr. Schiaffo was appointed to a two
year term in April of 2013 with a term expiring on May 1, 2015.
Proposal:
Staff would recommend the Board accept Mr. Schiaffo’s application and forego
additional advertisement for this technical position. Mr. Schiaffo is a Colorado licensed
plumber and is a skilled plumbing and mechanical contractor. He has extensive
experience in the field and has owned his own mechanical business for over 15 years.
Mr. Schiaffo has been involved in the review of the new I-Codes to be adopted later this
year. His continued participation in the process would be invaluable.
Advantages:
The position would be filled and staff could move forward with a full Board reviewing the
new building codes.
Disadvantages:
If the appointment is not made, the position would remain vacant until it could be
advertised and interviews conducted.
Action Recommended:
Reappoint Anthony (Tony) Schiaffo to the Board of Appeals beginning July 1, 2015 for a
term expiring on May 1, 2020.
Budget:
None.
Board of Appeal Appointment
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Level of Public Interest.
Low.
Sample Motion:
I move to approve/deny the reappointment of Anthony (Tony) Schiaffo to the Board of
Appeals beginning July 1, 2015 for a term expiring on May 1, 2020.
Local Marketing District Appointment
Town Clerk Memo
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To: Honorable Mayor Pinkham
Board of Trustees
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Date: June 18, 2015
RE: Local Marketing District Board Appointment
Objective:
To appoint a new Board member to the Local Marketing District Board to complete the
term of Lynette Lott and fill an additional four-year term.
Present Situation:
Lynette Lott moved outside the boundary of the district earlier this year. Residency is
required as stated in the 2008 IGA forming the district:
A. Residency. All appointees shall be residents of the Service Area of the
District for at least one year prior to the appointment and shall continue to be
residents of the Service Area during their entire term.
Mrs. Lott’s term was due to expire on December 31, 2015. The LMD Board requested
the Town consider appointing a replacement for the remainder of Mrs. Lott’s term and
an additional four-year term.
Therefore, the Board position was posted in the local paper and the Town’s website.
Four applications were received and only two met the residency requirement. The
interview team consisting of Trustee Norris and Trustee Holcomb conducted interviews
on June 15, 2015. Also in attendance were LMD Board Members Scott Webermeier
and Adam Shake.
Proposal:
The interview team recommends the appointment of Steve Kruger to complete the term
of Lynette Lott beginning July 1, 2015 and a four-year term beginning January 1, 2016
and ending December 31, 2019.
Steve Kruger has lived in Estes Park for nine years, manages the Solitude Cabins, is an
active member of the Estes Valley Lodging Association and has an extensive
background in accommodations.
Local Marketing District Appointment
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Advantages:
The position would be filled by Mr. Kruger who represents the accommodations
segment of the community. The vacated position was also filled by an accommodations
owner.
Disadvantages:
If the appointment is not made, the position would remain vacant until the position can
be re-advertised and interviews conducted.
Action Recommended:
Appoint Steve Kruger to the Local Marketing District beginning July 1, 2015 completing
Lynette Lott’s term and an additional 4-year term beginning January 1, 2016 –
December 31, 2019.
Budget:
None.
Level of Public Interest
Low.
Sample Motion:
I move to approve/deny the appointment of Steve Kruger to the Local Marketing District
beginning July 1, 2015 completing Lynette Lott’s term and an additional 4-year term
beginning January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2019.
Second Amendment to the Youth Center Agreement
Town Clerk Memo
1
To: Honorable Mayor Pinkham
Board of Trustees
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Date: June 18, 2015
RE: Second Amendment to the Youth Center Agreement
Objective:
To extend the current Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Town and the
Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) for the operation of the Youth
Center.
Present Situation:
The Town entered into the recent IGA with EVRPD on April 26, 2005 and approved a
First Amendment to the IGA effective June 8, 2010 for the operation of the Youth
Center. The agreement is due to expire on June 30, 2015.
Proposal:
Staff recommends the Town enter into a Second Amendment to the IGA to extend the
term of the agreement to December 31, 2015. During the rest of 2015 staff would
review the agreement and propose appropriate amendments to address current
operational conditions such as property and liability issues. Currently the Town has a
lease for the use of the Stanley Park property with EVRPD which includes the Youth
Center location. Staff would like to consider amending the lease to include the Youth
Center and its operations to reduce the number of agreements the Town has with
EVRPD.
Advantages:
Provide a thorough review of the existing agreement and propose changes to clarify
operational issues.
Reduce the number of agreements between the two entities.
Disadvantages:
The agreement would expire and no formal agreement would be in place for the
operation of the Youth Center.
Action Recommended:
Approve the Second Amendment to the IGA for the Youth Center.
Second Amendment to the Youth Center Agreement
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Budget:
None.
Level of Public Interest.
Low.
Sample Motion:
I move to approve/deny the Second Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement
between the Town and the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District for the operation of
the Youth Center.
Attachment
Second Amendment to the IGA
SECOND AMENDMENT TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT is effective the ____ day of June, 2015, between
the TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter
referred to as (the “Town”), and THE ESTES VALLEY RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT, a Colorado Special District, hereinafter referred to as (the “Recreation
District”).
WHEREAS, the parties entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement effective
the 26th day of April, 2005 (the “Intergovernmental Agreement”), for the operation of the
Youth Center; and
WHEREAS, the parties entered into a First Amendment to Intergovernmental
Agreement effective June 8th, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend the Intergovernmental Agreement to
extend the Intergovernmental Agreement through the remainder of 2015.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FOREGOING, THE TOWN
AND THE RECREATION DISTRICT AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Paragraph 3 of the Intergovernmental Agreement shall be amended to read as
follows:
“Term of the Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall be through
December 31, 2015.”
2. All other terms and conditions of the Intergovernmental Agreement not amended
herein shall remain in full force and effect.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
By:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
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ESTES VALLEY RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT
By:
President of the Board of Directors
ATTEST:
Secretary of the Board