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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Town Board Study Session 2019-04-23Tuesday, April 23, 2019 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Rooms 202/203 4:30 p.m. - Dinner 4:45 p.m. Stanley Park Master Plan. (Shanen Weber, Design Concepts) 5:15 p.m. Parking Update/Seasonal Parking Issues. (Manager Solesbee) 5:45 p.m. Discussion of Potential Applications for FLAP and BUILD Grants. (Director Muhonen) 6:05 p.m. Proposed Changes to the Noxious Weeds Ordinance. (Code Compliance Officer Hardin & Director Hunt) 6:20 p.m. Trustee & Administrator Comments & Questions. 6:25 p.m. Future Study Session Agenda Items. (Board Discussion) 6:30 p.m. Adjourn for Mental Health Awareness and Estes Recycles Day Proclamations in Town Hall Atrium. Informal discussion among Trustees concerning agenda items or other Town matters may occur before this meeting at approximately 4:15 p.m. AGENDA TOWN BOARD STUDY SESSION 1 2 COMMUNITY SERVICES To: Honorable Mayor Jirsa Board of Trustees Through: Town Administrator Lancaster From: Rob Hinkle, Community Services Date: 04/23/2019 RE: Stanley Park Master Plan Objective: The Stanley Park Complex Master Plan Update is intended to be a guiding document for the future development of additional active and passive uses for the complex. This updated Master Plan is intended to provide cohesive vision for the property in its entirety. This body of work addresses and evaluates new facilities, circulation improvements, recreational and educational opportunities, and pedestrian connections. Present Situation: In need of a cohesive plan for the Events Complex, Estes Park Museum, Stanley Park, future CTE building, possible performing arts center, possible childcare facility, as well as improved pedestrian and vehicle circulation throughout the site. Proposal: The Master Plan represents the best approach identified by the project team to fully embody the project vision and accomplish the project goals. This was achieved through the completion of the site inventory analysis, public outreach process and internal review process. The final recommendations are described here in narrative form, as well as illustrated in graphic form. Advantages: Cohesive vision moving forward with any future improvements and development of Stanley Park. Disadvantages: Funding and prioritizing the improvement projects. Level of Public Interest High interest by Stakeholders (Events Complex, Museum, Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, Performing Arts Center, Estes Early Childhood Education) Link to Stanley Park Complex Master Plan 2019 3 STANLEY PARK COMPLEX MASTER PLAN April 12, 2019 VISION To develop a cohesive updated Stanley Park Master Plan that is creative and unique to Estes Park and provides high quality appealing facilities and amenities for the benefit of its citizens and visitors alike. • Collaborate • Connect • Enhance PROJECT VISION AND GOALS 0 400200 800 N LAKE ESTESN ST. VRAIN AV E . S S T . V RA IN A V E .FISH CREEK RD.MANFORD AVE. BRODIE AVE.COMMUNITY DR.4TH ST.CONTEXT MAP STANLEY PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE July 2018 PROJECT BOUNDARY 4 GOALS • Improve the overall aesthetics: • provide consistent character to the complex - sense of arrival/park entries, signage, wayfinding, interpretation, fencing, and landscape. • Improve roadways, parking, sidewalks, access points, direct and safe pedestrian connections. • Improve opportunities for art, educational, historical and cultural awareness. PROJECT VISION AND GOALS GOALS • Improve the Events Complex by: • providing shop and storage buildings • providing higher quality of horse barns • maximizing campground and parking facilities • improve outdoor amenities for festivals and special events • provide direct safe routes between amenities and facilities PROJECT VISION AND GOALS 5 GOALS • Plan for museum expansion and historical structures. • Plan for Stanley Park recreational improvements • Plan for a future Career and Technical Education (CTE) building. • Plan for a future day care facility • Plan for a Performing Arts (EPIC) facility PROJECT VISION AND GOALS SITE ANALYSIS STANLEY PARK COMPLEX • SITE ANALYSIS DECEMBER 2018 Legend Primary Vehicular Circulation Secondary Vehicular Circulation Pedestrian Circulation Swale/Drainage Channel Pedestrian Hazard Prevailing Wind Long Range View Feature Parking Lot Entry LAKE ESTES ESTES PARK MUSEUM GARDENS WATER STATION GATHERING AREA PAVILION EVENT CENTER RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD TRANSIT HUB BARN W BARN V PRACTICE ARENA BARN T BARN U ARENA ARENA DETENTION POND RV CAMPSITES RV CAMPSITES PUMP STATION HAY BARNRODEO GROUNDS GRANDSTANDS OFFICE SHOP RESTROOMS HORSE BARNS RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD MIDDLE SCHOOLELEMENTARYSCHOOL INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE DOG PARK SOFTBALL LIGHTED SOFTBALL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL BALLFIELDS PLAYGROUND BIKE PARK OBSERVATORYBASKETBALL TENNIS COURTS TENNIS COURTS SCHOOL FIELDS SHELTER/RESTROOM SHELTER PICKLEBALL SKATE PARK GARDEN PARK ENTRY HIGH SCHOOL FISH CREEK HIGHWAY 36 N ST. VRAIN A V E N U E S S T . V RA IN AV E N U E4TH STREETMANFORD AVENUE FISH CREEK ROADCOMMUNITY DRIVEHORSE BARNS COMMUNITY CENTER 00 80' 160' SCALE: 1" = 80'-0" NORTH 6 SITE ANALYSIS STANLEY PARK COMPLEX • SITE ANALYSIS August 2018 Stanley Park Complex • Existing Pedestrian Circulation Stanley Park Complex • Existing Vehicular Circulation Legend Primary Concrete Pedestrian Walkway Secondary Pedestrian Walkway Bus Stop RV PARKING STANLEY PARK STANLEY PARK BALL FIELDS RODEO GROUNDS ARENAEVENTS COMPLEX ARENA ARENA HORSE BARNS MUSEUM 4TH AVEN ST VRAIN A V E HWY 36 S S T V RA I N A V E MA N F O R D A V E COMMUNITY DREVENTS COMPLEX PARKING DETENTION POND BIKE PARK DOG PARK ESTES PARK HIGH SCHOOL ESTES PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS STOP Legend Primary Vehicular Route Secondary Vehicular Route RV PARKING LAKE ESTES STANLEY PARK STANLEY PARK BALL FIELDS RODEO GROUNDS ARENAEVENTS COMPLEX ARENA ARENA HORSE BARNS MUSEUM 4TH AVEN ST VRAIN A V E HWY 36 S S T V RA IN AV E MA N F O R D A V E COMMUNITY DREVENTS COMPLEX PARKING DETENTION POND BIKE PARK DOG PARK ESTES PARK HIGH SCHOOL ESTES PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS STOP Bus Stop LAKE ESTES PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS FISH CREEK TRAIL FISH CREEK TRAIL PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS SITE CONCEPTS LAKE ESTES HWY 36 S ST VRAIN AV E EPIC BUILDINGFUTURE MUSEUM COLLECTIONS BUILDING ADDITIONAL PARKING 55 STALLS COMMUNITY DRIVEPUBLIC GREEN SPACE WITH LANDSCAPE & SHELTERS PEDESTRIAN PROMENADE IMPROVED ARENA ENTRANCE WITH SEAT WALLS SEAT WALLS WITH CRUSHER FINES ENHANCED PLANTING AREA WITH SEAT WALLS PLANTING FOR SCREENING HORSE BARN HORSE BARN RV PARKING - 45 STALLS ENTRY SIGNAGE ENTRY SIGNAGE ENTRY SIGNAGE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING 4TH AVEDETENTION POND WITH ENHANCED BIOSWALE PLANTING MA N F O R D A V E 264 PARKING STALLS IMPROVED ARENA ENTRANCE WITH SEAT WALLS 8’ CONCRETE SIDEWALK CTE BUILDINGHORSE BARN HORSE BARN CTE BUILDINGSTANLEY PARK COMPLEX • CONCEPT 1 September 2018 SCALE: 1" = 60'-0"NORTH 00 60' 120' 7 SITE CONCEPTS EPIC BUILDING HORSE BARNS RV PARKING 63 STALLS HORSE BARNS PLAYGROUND HWY 36 S ST VRAIN AV E FUTURE MUSEUM COLLECTIONS BUILDING COMMUNITY DRIVEPUBLIC GREEN SPACE WITH LANDSCAPE & SHELTERS PEDESTRIAN PROMENADE IMPROVED ARENA ENTRANCE WITH SEAT WALLS SEAT WALLS WITH CRUSHER FINES ENHANCED PLANTING AREA WITH SEAT WALLS 181 PARKING STALLS ENTRY SIGNAGE ENTRY SIGNAGE ENTRY SIGNAGE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING 4TH AVEDETENTION POND WITH ENHANCED BIOSWALE PLANTING MA N F O R D A V E IMPROVED ARENA ENTRANCE WITH SEAT WALLS DETENTION POND WITH ENHANCED BIOSWALE PLANTINGCONNECTING TRAIL LAKE ESTES PLANTING FOR SCREENING CTE BUILDING EPIC BUILDING CTE BUILDINGCTE BUILDINGSTANLEY PARK COMPLEX • CONCEPT 2 September 2018 SCALE: 1" = 60'-0"NORTH 00 60' 120' PRELIMINARY MASTER PLAN STANLEY PARK COMPLEX • PRELIMINARY MASTER PLAN October 2018 00 80' 160' SCALE: 1" = 80'-0" NORTH LAKE ESTES RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD BIKE PARK FISH CREEK HIGHWAY 36 N ST. VRAIN A V E N U E S S T . V RA IN A V EN U E4TH STREETMANFORD AVENUE FISH CREEK ROADCOMMUNITY DRIVEEPIC BUILDING FUTURE MUSEUM COLLECTIONS BUILDING TRANSPORTATION BARN PLAYGROUND & OUTDOOR CLASSROOM WAYFINDING SIGNAGE STORAGE BUILDING LANDSCAPE BERMS GATEWAY FEATURE WAYFINDING SIGNAGE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING IMPROVED PARKING LOT ENTRY SIGNAGE REALIGNED HAY BARN CHECK IN BOOTH NEW HORSE BARNS NEW MAINTENANCE BUILDING 225 SPA C E S CTE BUILDING IMPROVED/RELOCATED SKATE PARK PLAYGROUND EXISTING TENNIS COURTS PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIONS61 SPACES41 RV SPACES PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIONS DETENTION BIOSWALE SHOOTING RANGE DOG PARK VENDOR PARKING FOR EVENTS IMPROVED PARKING LOT OUTDOOR EVENT AREA MUSIC/PICNIC SHELTEREX. DUMP STATIONTERRACED WALLS WITH SHELTER AWARDS PHOTO AREA RODEO GROUNDS EXTENSION ARENA ENTRY ARENA ENTRY PERMANENT SHADE RESTROOM PERMANENT SHADE PEDESTRIAN MIDWAY GATHERING AREA 38 SPACES19 SPACES46 SPACES 30 SPACESFUTURE PARKING LOT SCULPTURAL PLAY 8 DRAFT MASTER PLAN STANLEY PARK COMPLEX • DRAFT MASTER PLAN - WITH EPIC BUILDING January 2019 00 80' 160' SCALE: 1" = 80'-0" NORTH RELOCATED EXISTING HISTORIC CABIN EXISTING NATIONAL PARK BUILDING FUTURE MUSEUM FACILITY STORAGE BUILDING TRANSPORTATION BUILDING/TROLLEY OUTDOOR PATIO HISTORICALLY THEMED PLAYGROUND PEDESTRIAN MIDWAY FUTURE EPIC FACILITY WATER QUALITY/ DETENTION LANDSCAPE BUFFER NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL GARDEN LANDSCAPE BUFFER PEDESTRIAN SIDEWALK DROP OFF ZONE OUTDOOR LEARNING COLORED CONCRETE PEDESTRIAN LIGHTING & BANNER 34 PARKING SPACESASPHALT WALK 222 PARKING S P A C E S LANDSCAPE BUFFER WATER QUALITY/ DETENTION GATEWAY FEATURES & SCULPTURAL WAYFINDING INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE SCULPTURAL WAYFINDING BERM WITH LANDSCAPE BUFFER PLANTING BED 3 RAIL WOOD FENCE CRUSHER FINES BRIDLE PATH SCULPTURAL WAYFINDING INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER NEW SHADE SHELTERS CONCRETE SEAT WALL NEW ARENA ENTRANCE BRIDLE PATH EXISTING PLATFORM WITH NEW SHADE SHELTER EXISTING JUDGE SHELTER COLORED CONCRETE RESTROOM BUILDING FUTURE LIVESTOCK PENS REALIGNED BARN EXISTING SHOOTING RANGE EXISTING DOG PARK 20 PARKING SPACESWATER QUALITY/DETENTION RESTROOM/ MAINTENANCE BUILDING PHOTO-OP AREA THEMED SCULPTURAL PLAY GREEN SPACE PEDESTRIAN LIGHTING & BANNER CHECK IN BOOTH MAINTENANCE BUILDING HORSE BARN 41 RV SPACES NEW 4 RAIL WOOD FENCE MAN F O R D A V E . HIGHWAY 36 COMMUNITY DR.61 PARKING SPACES14 PARK I N G S P A C E S 13 SPACESARENA ARENA EVENTS COMPLEX EXISTING BALL FIELDS RODEO GROUNDS4TH ST.38 PARKING S P A C E S 46 PARKING SPACES 30 SPACESEXISTING COMMUNITY GARDENS EX. SKATE PARK EX. PICKLE BALL COURTS EXISTING PLAYGROUND FUTURE CTE BUILDING EXISTING PARKING LOT EXISTING BIKE PARK FUTURE CHILD CARE FACILITY (3,600 SF) 9,000 SF OUTDOOR 22 PARKING SPACES POST-TENSION CONCRETE TENNIS COURTS FUTURE TRAFFIC AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS FUTURE FAIRGROUNDS TRAFFIC AND ENTRY IMPROVEMENTS EXISTING SHELTER EXISTING 2 RAIL WOOD FENCE 1,000 SF STAGE EXISTING SHELTER AND RESTROOM SHADE SHELTER ON CONCRETE PADBASKETBALL COURTS NEW CONCESSIONS BUILDING CENTRAL GATHERING PLAZA EVENT LAWN GATEWAY FEATURE & SCULPTURAL WAYFINDING DROP OFF AREAS LAKE ESTES NOTE THIS PLAN IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION. * GATHERING SPACE LEGEND ASPHALT LAWN NATIVE SEED DECIDUOUS TREE EVERGREEN TREE ORNAMENTAL TREE 4 RAIL WOOD FENCE 3 RAIL WOOD FENCE INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE SCULPTURAL WAYFINDING TERRACED RETAINING WALLS 4 RAIL WOOD FENCE 4 RAIL WOOD FENCE 4 RAIL WOOD FENCE 4 RAIL WOOD FENCE 4 RAIL WOOD FENCE 3 RAIL WOOD FENCE 4 RAIL WOOD FENCE 3 RAIL WOOD FENCE 4 RAIL WOOD FENCE GATEWAY FEATURE & SCULPTURAL WAYFINDING SCULPTURAL WAYFINDING BELOW GRADE CROSSING CENTRAL GATHERING PLAZA FINAL MASTER PLAN STANLEY PARK COMPLEX • FINAL MASTER PLAN April 2019 00 80' 160' SCALE: 1" = 80'-0" NORTH RELOCATED EXISTING HISTORIC CABIN EXISTING NATIONAL PARK BUILDING FUTURE MUSEUM FACILITY STORAGE BUILDING OUTDOOR PATIO HISTORICALLY THEMED PLAYGROUND PEDESTRIAN MIDWAY WATER QUALITY/ DETENTION LANDSCAPE BUFFER FESTIVAL SPACE LANDSCAPE BUFFER PEDESTRIAN SIDEWALK COLORED CONCRETE PEDESTRIAN LIGHTING & BANNER EXISTING GATHERING SPACE 34 PARKING SPACES115 PARKING SPACES28 PARKING SPACES LANDSCAPE BUFFER RESTROOM BUILDING WATER QUALITY/ DETENTION GATEWAY FEATURES & SCULPTURAL WAYFINDING INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE SCULPTURAL WAYFINDING BERM WITH LANDSCAPE BUFFER BRIDLE PATH PLANTING BED 3 RAIL WOOD FENCE CRUSHER FINES BRIDLE PATH INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE OUTDOOR LEARNING OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER / MULTI-PURPOSE ARENA TEMPORARY STAGE LOCATION NEW SHADE SHELTERS CONCRETE SEAT WALL NEW ARENA ENTRANCE BRIDLE PATH EXISTING PLATFORM WITH NEW SHADE SHELTER EXISTING JUDGE SHELTER COLORED CONCRETE RESTROOM BUILDING FUTURE LIVESTOCK PENS REALIGNED BARN EXISTING SHOOTING RANGE EXISTING DOG PARK 20 PARKING SPACESWATER QUALITY/DETENTION RESTROOM/ MAINTENANCE BUILDING PHOTO-OP AREA THEMED SCULPTURAL PLAY GREEN SPACE PEDESTRIAN LIGHTING & BANNER CHECK IN BOOTH MAINTENANCE BUILDING HORSE BARNS 41 RV SPACES NEW 4 RAIL WOOD FENCE MAN F O R D A V E . HIGHWAY 36 COMMUNITY DR.ARENA ARENA HORSE PADDOCK EVENTS COMPLEX STA N L E Y R O A D EXISTING BALLFIELDS RODEO GROUNDS4TH ST.38 PARKING S P A C E S 46 PARKING SPACES 30 SPACESEXISTING COMMUNITY GARDENS EX. SKATE PARK EX. PICKLE BALL COURTS EXISTING PLAYGROUND FUTURE CTE BUILDING EXISTING PARKING LOT EXISTING BIKE PARK FUTURE CHILD CARE FACILITY (3,600 SF) 9,000 SF OUTDOOR 22 PARKING SPACES POST-TENSION CONCRETE TENNIS COURTS FUTURE TRAFFIC AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS GATEWAY FEATURES AND SCULPTURAL WAYFINDING EXISTING SHELTER EXISTING 2 RAIL WOOD FENCE 1,000 SF STAGE EXISTING SHELTER AND RESTROOM PICNIC SHELTER ON CONCRETE PADBASKETBALL COURTS NEW CONCESSIONS BUILDING CENTRAL GATHERING PLAZA EVENT LAWN GATEWAY FEATURE & SCULPTURAL WAYFINDING DROP OFF AREAS LAKE ESTES NOTE THIS PLAN IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION. * GATHERING SPACE LEGEND ASPHALT LAWN NATIVE SEED PEDESTRIAN PATH BRIDLE PATH DECIDUOUS TREE EVERGREEN TREE ORNAMENTAL TREE 4 RAIL WOOD FENCE 3 RAIL WOOD FENCE INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE SCULPTURAL WAYFINDING TERRACEDRETAINING WALLS 4 RAIL WOOD FENCE 4 RAIL WOOD FENCE 4 RAIL WOOD FENCE 4 RAIL WOOD FENCE 4 RAIL WOOD FENCE VIEWING PLAZA 3 RAIL WOOD FENCE 4 RAIL WOOD FENCE 4 RAIL WOOD FENCE GATEWAY FEATURE & SCULPTURAL WAYFINDING SCULPTURAL WAYFINDING EXISTING BELOW GRADE CROSSING GATHERING PLAZA DROP O F F EXISTING TREES 9 PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN MIDWAY PERSPECTIVE STANLEY PARK COMPLEX • PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN MIDWAY December 2018 PARK SHELTER AND GATHERING PERSPECTIVE STANLEY PARK COMPLEX • PARK SHELTER AND GATHERING December 2018 10 PROPOSED SHELTER AND GATHERING PERSPECTIVE STANLEY PARK COMPLEX • PROPOSED SHELTER AND GATERHING AREA December 2018 PROPOSED PHASING PLAN STANLEY PARK COMPLEX • PHASING PLAN April 2019 00 60' 120'SCALE: 1" = 60'-0"NORTH LEGEND PHASE 1 - approx. $3,814,300 PHASE 2 - approx. $2,530,200 PHASE 3 - approx. $14,501,300 PHASE 4 - approx. $4,910,800 PHASE 5 - approx. $5,826,800 LEGEND PHASE 1 - approx. $3,814,300 PHASE 2 - approx. $2,530,200 PHASE 3 - approx. $14,501,300 PHASE 4 - approx. $4,910,800 PHASE 5 - approx. $5,826,800 11 PUBLIC OUTREACH • Stakeholder input meetings • Farmers Market booth •Online and mailed survey • Neighborhood public meeting • Neighborhood Open House • Staff review meetings Results generated from: • 98 Online Surveys • 6 Written Surveys • 65+ Public Comments at Farmer’s Market and Meetings We Need Input!Your Please join us for a neighborhood meeting and open house! Thursday, August 16, 2018 5:30pm at the The Estes Park Museum 200 Fourth Street STANLEY PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE 2018 12 Page 1 of 2 PUBLIC WORKS Report To: Honorable Mayor Jirsa Board of Trustees Through: Town Administrator Lancaster From: Vanessa Solesbee, Parking & Transit Manager Greg Muhonen, Public Works Director Date: April 23, 2019 RE: Parking Management Update Objective: Update the Town Board regarding progress on implementing the Downtown Parking Management Plan (DPMP) Phase I recommendations and developing the Parking Management Warrant. Receive direction from the Board regarding parking enforcement. Present Situation: At the November 27, 2018 Town Board Study Session, staff presented an update on the parking occupancy study that was conducted during 72 days of the guest season 2018. At that time, staff proposed to move forward with completion of DPMP Phase I and to develop a “Parking Management Warrant” process that could be used to define the relative need for, and appropriateness of, implementing parking management strategies as outlined in the four phases of the DPMP, including paid parking. DPMP Phase I Implementation Recommendations Public Works staff is on track to complete implementation of Phase I by fall 2019: •Conduct an occupancy and turnover study for all downtown public parking during the 2019 guest season (June-September). o Progress to date: The study will be conducted using a combination of mobile and fixed License Plate Recognition (LPR), and video counting technologies. •Implement real-time parking space availability detection technology in five lots (636 spaces). o Progress to date: Real-time availability information will be collected on all Town- owned parking facilities (2,102 total spaces), and will be available for public information via both mobile application and responsive website. •Hire and deploy seasonal Parking Ambassadors. o Progress to date: The Parking & Transit Division will have three seasonal employees in 2019, two Parking & Transit Ambassadors who will collect data and enforce parking regulations in Town-owned facilities, and one Parking & Transit Information Assistant to support the Town’s free shuttle. •Update the Dynamic Messaging Sign (DMS) software to achieve greater functionality. o Progress to date: Complete. 13 Page 2 of 2 Parking Management Warrant Since January 2019, staff has been working with the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) to develop a Parking Management Warrant for Town-owned parking facilities. We would like feedback from the Board on the proposed criteria, scoring and process for completion. Year-Round Enforcement A discussion by the full Town Board regarding implementing year-round parking enforcement was requested by the mayor at the February 12, 2019 study session. Proposal: Public Works staff propose to conduct a Parking Management Warrant for each of the Town-owned parking facilities during the first week in October. The result of this process would be shared with the Town Board at the first Board Meeting in October so that any recommendation of additional parking management strategies (including paid parking as outlined in DPMP Phase II) can be considered in the 2020 proposed budget. Advantages: •Implementation of the DPMP recommendations respects direction received from the Town Board in 2018. •Approval of a Parking Management Warrant clarifies a process for advancing through the phased recommendations contained in the DPMP, and supports the commitment made to the community that data would be collected and parking management activities conducted prior to implementation of paid parking or investment in additional parking infrastructure. Disadvantages: •Resistance can be anticipated from some community members who do not support paid parking or wish accelerated implementation of paid parking. Staff will continue to engage community members in planning for future parking management implementation. Action Recommended: Public Works staff requests Town Board confirm support of our intent to complete the DPMP Phase I recommendations and implement the Parking Management Warrant process as outlined above. Staff also requests direction from the Board regarding next steps and timing for year-round parking enforcement. Finance/Resource Impact: No additional financial impact is anticipated at this time. Level of Public Interest Public interest is moderate. The Transportation Advisory Board has submitted a letter in support of the Parking Management Warrant process. Attachments Parking Division Update Presentation Slides Parking Management Warrant Overview and Scoring Spreadsheet 14 Town Board Study Session Parking Division Update Presented by: Vanessa Solesbee, CAPP Parking & Transit Manager April 23, 2019 Presentation Overview 1. DPMP Phase I Implementation 2.Parking Management Warrant 3.Year-Round Enforcement 4. Proposed Next Steps 15 DPMP Phase I Implementation DPMP Phase I Implementation Conduct an occupancy and turnover study for all Town-owned parking facilities during the 2019 guest season (June 1 – Sept. 30). •Progress:Study will be conducted using a combination of technologies, including License Plate Recognition (LPR) and video counting. Fixed LPR Mobile LPR Video 16 DPMP Phase I Implementation Implement real-time parking availability detection technology in five lots (636 spaces). •Progress:Real-time and near real-time information will be collected in all Town-owned facilities (2,102 spaces). This information will be available via mobile application and responsive website. DPMP Phase I Implementation 17 DPMP Phase I Implementation DPMP Phase I Implementation Hire and deploy seasonal Parking & Transit Ambassadors. •Progress: Seasonal staff have been hired, including two P&T Ambassadors and one P&T Information Assistant. 2018 Parking CSOs 18 DPMP Phase I Implementation Update the Dynamic Messaging Sign (DMS) software to achieve greater functionality. •Progress: Complete. Parking Management Warrant Photo credit: Maximum Painting LLC 19 Parking Management Warrant Overview & purpose: •Inspired by Traffic Signal Warrant process. •Aligned with the DPMP’s guiding goals. •Designed to supplement and complement data collection and public input. Developed to incorporate objectivity and transparency into the Town’s decision-making on significant parking (and transportation) demand management investments like paid parking and/or development of new parking or transportation infrastructure. Parking Management Warrant Public process: •Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) has been actively involved with development of the Warrant. •Staff plan to hold two public meetings – one for the general public and one for organizational liaisons – in May or June to gather additional input on the Warrant. 20 Parking Management Warrant Scored criteria: 1. Facility size 2. Seasonal parking occupancy (weekend only) 3. Seasonal parking occupancy (weekend only) 4. Seasonal duration (length of stay) 5. Proximity to public transportation 6. Traffic & congestion impact 7. Facility usage 8. Annual revenue generation potential 9. Existing parking management strategies Parking Management Warrant 21 Year-Round Enforcement Year-Round Enforcement •Discussion regarding year-round enforcement was requested by the Mayor at the Feb. 12, 2019 Study Session. •Staff would like direction regarding the Board’s interest in pursuing this topic further. Image credit: Webdonut.com 22 Proposed Next Steps Proposed Next Steps 1. Finalize the Parking Management Warrant tool. 2. Conduct a Warrant for each of the Town-owned parking facilities during the first week in October. 3. Share results of Warrant process, data collection and public input at the first Board Meeting in October. –Request Board direction regarding additional parking management strategies (including paid parking as outlined in DPMP Phase II).23 Thank You! Vanessa Solesbee, CAPP Parking & Transit Manager Town of Estes Park Phone: 970-577-3957 Email: vsolesbee@estes.org Web: estes.org/parking 24 Town of Estes Park Parking & Transit Division Parking Management Warrant Overview April 2019 Introduction Since January 2019, Public Works Department staff have been working with the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) to develop a Parking Management Warrant for the Town’s publicly-owned parking facilities. According to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Section 4C.01, a traffic signal warrant is a study of traffic conditions, pedestrian characteristics, and physical characteristics of the location performed to determine whether installation of a traffic control signal is justified at a particular location. The following "Parking Management Warrant" was created with a similar goal in mind: to develop a set of criteria that could be used to define the relative need for, and appropriateness of, implementing parking management strategies as outlined in the four phases of the Estes Park Downtown Parking Management (DPMP). Alignment with the DPMP Similar to the traffic signal warrant process, the satisfaction of the Parking Management Warrant does not in itself require a particular parking management outcome like paid parking. The Warrant was developed to incorporate objectivity and transparency into the Town’s decision- making on significant parking (and transportation) demand management investments like paid parking and/or development of new parking or transportation infrastructure. The guiding goals for this effort mirror those outlined during the DPMP process: 1.Enhance the ease of visitor (resident, locals, employees and employer) access by encouraging turnover of the most centrally-located and convenient parking spaces. 2.Encourage individuals in need of longer-term parking (> than 3 hours) to utilize parking assets outside or on the edge of Downtown. 3.Improve multimodal transportation options to provide convenient alternatives to parking within the Downtown. 4.Identify cost-effective options for expanding the parking supply within Downtown as needed to support economic vitality. Parking Management Warrant Criteria & Scoring The Parking Management Warrant has nine (9) scored criteria, including: 1.Facility Size (Parking Resource Availability) o Criterion definition: Total number of spaces available for general public parking given normal conditions (excluding Electric Vehicle charging station spaces, ADA spaces and reserved spaces). This criterion seeks to define the scarcity or abundance of the public resource in a particular facility. o Total points available: 10 o Scoring guidance: A low score indicates the parking lot has an abundance of spaces. A high score indicates scarcity of parking space resource. 2 points: This facility has more than 200 unrestricted spaces. 25 4 points: Facility has between 100-200 unrestricted spaces. 6 points: Facility has between 50-99 unrestricted spaces. 8 points: Facility has between 25-49 unrestricted spaces. 10 points: Facility has less than 25 spaces. 2.Seasonal Parking Occupancy (Weekday Only) o Criterion definition: Percentage of the parking supply that is observed to be occupied during a given time period (typically 10am to 6pm). This criterion captures weekday occupancy only (Monday through Friday) only and is the seasonal average of all observations (collection period is June 1 – September 30). o Total points available: 20 o Scoring guidance: A low score indicates parking is consistently available in this lot. A high score indicates the parking lot is consistently full. 5 points: All days of the collection period, occupancies greater than 85% were observed less than 50% of the time. 10 points: All days of the collection period, occupancies greater than 85% were observed 50-74% of the time. 20 points: All days of the collection period, occupancies greater than 85% were observed 75% of the time or more. 3.Seasonal Parking Occupancy (Weekend Only) o Criterion definition: Percentage of the parking supply that is observed to be occupied during a given time period (typically 10am to 6pm). This criterion captures weekend occupancy only (Saturday and Sunday) and is the seasonal average of all observations (collection period is June 1 – September 30). o Total points available: 20 o Scoring guidance: A low score indicates parking is consistently available in this lot. A high score indicates the parking lot is consistently full. 5 points: All days of the collection period, occupancies greater than 85% were observed less than 50% of the time. 10 points: All days of the collection period, occupancies greater than 85% were observed 50-74% of the time. 20 points: All days of the collection period, occupancies greater than 85% were observed 75% of the time or more. 4.Seasonal Duration (Length of Stay) o Criterion definition: Duration (also called “length of stay”) is how long a vehicle remains in a parking space and is a metric frequently used in parking management to determine how many unique parking customers that one space can serve. Duration data can be particularly useful in determining the appropriateness of time limits, permit programs and revenue projects. For this Warrant, duration is the average value collected during all days of the June 1 – September 30 study period. o Total points available: 10 o Scoring guidance: A low score indicates high turnover and a high score indicates poor turnover. The scoring for measured variation in parking duration is as follows: o 2 points: Less than one hour. o 4 points: Between one and two hours. o 6 points: Between two and three hours. 26 o 8 points: Between three and four hours. o 10 points: More than four hours. 5.Proximity to Public Transportation o Criterion definition: Seeks to measure if a parking facility is within a reasonable walking distance to a free shuttle stop. The assumption with this criterion is that convenient shuttle access near a parking facility (and therefore near adjacent destinations) could encourage fewer people to drive and park in that facility thus reducing parking demand. o Total points available: 10 o Scoring guidance: A low score indicates a free shuttle stop exists at or immediately adjacent to the parking facility. A high score indicates a free shuttle stop is more than a 5-minute walk away. o 2 points: Access to a shuttle stop is within 200 ft. o 4 points: Access to a shuttle stop is within 200-400 ft. o 6 points: Access to a shuttle stop is within 400-600 ft. o 8 points: Access to a shuttle stop is within 600-800 ft. o 10 points: Access to a shuttle stop is more than 800 ft. 6.Traffic & Congestion Impact o Criterion definition: Seeks to understand the traffic and congestion impact of a parking facility through its physical layout and access points in relation to heavily-traveled state highways and main downtown roadways. o Total points available: 10 o Scoring guidance: A low score indicates parking facility layout and access configuration has no adverse impact on congesting accesses the adjacent roadways. A high score indicates the access frequently contribute to backups, conflicts, and congestion on the adjacent road. 2 points: Facility has a dedicated turn lane. 4 points: Facility has no direct access to a state highway. 6 points: Facility has only one access point and that access point is located on a state highway. 8 points: Facility has two or more access points, at least one of which is located on a state highway. 10 points: Facility has two or more access points, both from a state highway. 7.Facility Usage o Criterion definition: How frequently parking spaces in a facility are reserved for specific users or uses (e.g., loading zones, reserved spaces) and/or utilized for non-parking purposes (e.g., events, storage, construction staging) thus taking the spaces out of the available pool for general public parking. o Total points available: 10 o Scoring guidance: A low score indicates the parking lot has no restricted spaces. A high score indicates the spaces are frequently unavailable to the general public. 2 points: The parking spaces in this facility are not reserved or used for any other purposes besides general public parking. 4 points: Less than 5% of the parking spaces in this facility are reserved and/or used for purposes other than parking (e.g., special events, storage) at any time during the collection period (June 1 - Sept 30). 27 6 points: Between 5-10% of the parking spaces in this facility are reserved and/or used for purposes other than parking (e.g., special events, storage) at any time during the collection period (June 1 - Sept 30). 8 points: Between 11-20% of the parking spaces in this facility are reserved and/or used for purposes other than parking (e.g., special events, storage) at any time during the collection period (June 1 - Sept 30). 10 points: More than 20% of the facility is used for purposes other than parking (e.g., special events, reserved spaces, storage) more than one time per month, June through September. 8.Annual Revenue Generation Potential o Criterion definition: Total revenue that could be generated by the facility if paid parking was implemented. Ranges provided use the Downtown Parking Management Plan’s assumption of $560 per space, per year. This criterion seeks to understand the cost/benefit ratio of investing in additional parking management in a particular facility. o Total points available: 10 o Scoring guidance: A low score indicates minimal revenue potential. A high score indicates significant annual revenue potential. 2 points: Less than $10,000 annually. 4 points: Between $11,000 and $25,000 annually. 6 points: Between $26,000 and $50,000 annually. 8 points: Between $50,000 and $100,000 annually. 10 points: More than $100,000 annually. 9.Existing Parking Management o Criterion definition: Existing parking management strategies that have been implemented in the facility. This criterion seeks to define how actively and effectively a facility is being managed to determine if additional or more dynamic strategies are needed. o Total points available: 10 o Scoring guidance: A low score indicates no management strategies are used in this lot. A high score indicates that several parking management strategies, including paid parking, exists in this lot. 2 points: Signed parking time limits are in place. 4 points: Lots are actively monitored and enforced. 6 points: Parking permits are utilized in this lot. 8 points: Information about parking availability is communicated via signage, web and/or mobile platform. 10 points: Some or all of the facility has paid parking. 28 Proposed Use of the Parking Management Warrant Staff propose that a Warrant spreadsheet be completed for each of the Town-owned parking facilities during the first week in October. The result of this process, and the resulting parking facility score range for each Town-owned parking facility, would then be shared with the Town Board at the first study session in October. Results of the Warrant would be presented in conjunction with a complete overview of parking occupancy and duration data, parking citation issuance figures, and feedback/key themes from a variety of stakeholder engagement opportunities conducted during the guest season (June 1 through September 30). This process and timing are proposed so that implementation of any recommended management strategies (including paid parking as outlined in DPMP Phase II) can be considered in the proposed budget for the next calendar year. An important note about Phase IV of the DPMP: Future Parking Infrastructure Investment At the time when more than some percentage (yet to be identified) of all Town-owned parking facilities score 85 or more total points on their Warrant spreadsheet and part or all of the facility has paid parking, active planning for implementation of DPMP Phase IV should be triggered. This could include investment in new parking and/or transportation infrastructure or service offerings. SCORING RANGES^ *0 - 28 total points: Existing parking management in this facility is in the "effective" range. No change is recommended. *29 - 57 total points: Existing parking management in this facility is in the "somewhat effective" range. The facility should be monitored and additional parking management strategies considered. *58 - 84 total points: Existing parking management is in the "somewhat not effective" range. Additional parking management strategies are recommended for this facility. *85 or more total points: Existing parking management is in the "not effective" range. Paid parking is recommended for this facility. ^ The highest possible score is 110 points. 29 Town of Estes Park Parking Management Warrant - DRAFT (v2) - April 2019 Parking facility name:_____________________ Date of completion:____________ Completed by:___________________Range Score TAB FEEDBACK (to date) 1. FACILITY SIZE (PARKING RESOURCE AVAILABILITY)0 1.1 This facility has more than 200 unrestricted spaces 2 *No change recommended. 1.2 Facility has between 100-200 unrestricted spaces 4 1.3 Facility has between 50-99 unrestricted spaces 6 1.4 Facility has between 25-49 unrestricted spaces 8 1.5 Facility has less than 25 spaces 10 2. SEASONAL PARKING OCCUPANCY (WEEKDAY ONLY) - COLLECTION PERIOD: JUNE 1 - SEPT 30 0 2.1 All days of the collection period, occupancies greater than 85% were observed less than 50%.5 *No change recommended. 2.2 All days of the collection period, occupancies greater than 85% were observed between 50-74%.10 2.3 All days of the collection period, occupancies greater than 85% were observed 75% of the time or more.20 3. SEASONAL PARKING OCCUPANCY (WEEKEND ONLY) - COLLECTION PERIOD: JUNE 1 - SEPT 30 0 3.1 All days of the collection period, occupancies greater than 85% were observed less than 50%.5 *No change recommended. 3.2 All days of the collection period, occupancies greater than 85% were observed between 50-74%.10 3.3 All days of the collection period, occupancies greater than 85% were observed 75% of the time or more.20 4. SEASONAL DURATION (LENGTH OF STAY) - COLLECTION PERIOD: JUNE 1 - SEPT 30 0 4.1 Less than one hour 2 *Expand criterion definition to 4.2 Between one and two hours 4 explain relevance to parking 4.3 Between two and three hours 6 management. 4.4 Between three and four hours 8 *Questioned applicability to facilities 4.5 More than four hours 10 where longer stays are encouraged. 5. PROXIMITY TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (FREE SHUTTLE STOP)0 5.1 Shuttle stop is within 200 feet 2 *Remove this category completely. 5.2 Shuttle stop is within 200-400 feet 4 Transit proximity is important 5.3 Access to a shuttle stop is within 400-600 feet 6 but not relevant for inclusion in 5.4 Access to a shuttle stop is within 600-800 feet 8 the Warrant. 5.5 Access to a shuttle stop is more than 800 feet 10 6. TRAFFIC & CONGESTION IMPACT 0 6.1 Facility has a dedicated turn lane.2 *Update the criterion and scoring, 6.2 Facility has no direct access to a state highway.4 or remove item completely. TAB 6.3 Facility has only one point of vehicular access and that access point is located on a state highway.6 agreed that congestion impact is 6.4 Facility has two or more access points, at least one of which is located on a state highway.8 important but questioned its 6.5 Facility has two or more access points, both from a state highway.10 relevancy for the Warrant. 7. FACILITY USAGE 0 7.1 The parking spaces in this facility are not reserved or used for any other purpose besides general public parking (e.g., special events, storage).2 *No change recommended. 7.2 Less than 5% of the parking spaces in this facility are reserved and/or used for purposes other than parking (e.g., special events, storage) at any time during the collection period (June 1 - Sept 30).4 7.3 Between 5-10% of the parking spaces in this facility are reserved and/or used for purposes other than parking (e.g., special events, storage) at any time during the collection period (June 1 - Sept 30).6 7.4 Between 11-20% of the parking spaces in this facility are reserved and/or used for purposes other than parking (e.g., special events, storage) at any time during the collection period (June 1 - Sept 30).8 7.5 More than 20% of the parking spaces in this facility are reserved and/or used for purposes other than parking (e.g., special events, storage) at any time during the collection period (June 1 - Sept 30).10 8. ANNUAL REVENUE GENERATION POTENTIAL (USING DPMP ASSUMPTION OF $560 PER SPACE PER YEAR)0 8.1 Less than $10,000 annually 2 *No change recommended. 8.2 Between $11,000 and $25,000 annually 4 8.3 Between $26,000 and $50,000 annually 6 8.4 Between $50,000 and $100,000 annually 8 8.5 More than $100,000 annually 10 9. PRESENCE OF EXISTING PARKING MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES 0 9.1 Signed parking time limits are in place.2 *Adjust scoring on this item so that 9.2 Lots are actively monitored and enforced.4 2 points will be counted for every 9.3 Parking permits are utilized in this lot.6 parking management strategy 9.4 Information about parking availability in this lot is communicated via signage, web and/or mobile platform.8 currently in place (10 total points 9.5 Some or all of the facility has paid parking.10 available.) TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 110 WARRANT TOTAL 0 SCORING RANGES *0 -28 total points:Existing parking management in this facility is in the "effective" range. No change is recommended. *29 -57 total points:Existing parking management in this facility is in the "somewhat effective" range. The facility should be monitored and additional parking management strategies considered. *58 -84 total points:Existing parking management is in the "somewhat not effective" range. Additional parking management strategies are recommended for this facility. *85 or more total points:Existing parking management is in the "not effective" range. Paid parking is recommended for this facility. A few members of TAB suggested additional criterion to the Warrant, including: 1) Peer city comparison 2) Local vs. transient parkers 3) Parking occupancy for all available spaces (aggregatej of all facilities) 4) Nearby business owner support 30 PUBLIC WORKS Report To: Honorable Mayor Jirsa Board of Trustees Through: Town Administrator Lancaster From: Greg Muhonen, PE, Public Works Director Date: April 23, 2019 RE: Federal Lands Access Program Grant Application Objective: Public Works (PW) staff seeks direction from the Town Board regarding the selection of an eligible project for inclusion in the current Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) grant application, and allocation of funds to award a professional services contract for the preparation of this application. Present Situation: In 2013 the Town was awarded FLAP grant funding for the Downtown Estes Loop. In 2016 the Town applied for, and was denied, FLAP funding for multi-modal improvements to Moraine Avenue from Davis Street to Marys Lake Road. We were encouraged to reapply in the 2019 call for applications. The Colorado FLAP Programming Decision Committee (PDC) announced grant applications will be accepted through June 5, 2019 for projects that improve transportation facilities that provide access to, are adjacent to, or are located within Federal lands. Over $15m is available annually for projects to be built in Colorado from 2023 thru 2025. Details are provided in the linked program brochure. The local agency cost share is 17.21%. The emphasis of these grants is on high use recreational areas or economic generators. Our proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) qualifies our projects for these funds. Projects selected for grant awards will be announced in August 2019. Proposal: PW staff investigated three potential projects for funding under this program. See the attached Screening Summary. Project funding limitations ($15M for Colorado) eliminate from consideration submittal of the Downtown Estes Loop Phase 2 Bridge & Channel Improvement project and resubmittal of the 2016 Moraine Avenue Multi-modal Improvements project application. A scaled-down version of the 2016 Moraine Ave project is offered for consideration. This would include full design and environmental 31 clearance of the 2016 project, but construction of only the detached multi-modal trail improvements. The estimated construction cost is about $6M. The other project option is continued construction of the Fall River Trail eastward from the funded 2020 project (shown on the attached map), connecting to the existing trail west of Sleepy Hollow Drive. This would complete the Fall River Trail from downtown Estes Park to Aspen Glen campground in RMNP. The estimated remaining construction cost is $5.3M. The design is complete and the environmental assessment is scheduled for completion in 2019. Advantages: The advantages and disadvantages listed below pertain to a grant application for Option 1 (Fall River Trail Construction). Additional comparative information of all the options is provided on the attached Project Options Screening Summary. • Completing the Fall River Trail as a high priority project as presented in the Estes Valley Trails Master Plan. • The Town has an established cash flow of trail funds (Larimer County Open Space funds and 1A Sales Tax Trails Expansion funds) from which the 17.21% local funding match could be obtained in 2023 thru 2025. • This grant funding opportunity exists now and the proposed improvements are fully eligible for funding under this program, as they provide access to, and are adjacent to, the federal lands of Rocky Mountain National Park. • This trail construction allows pedestrian and bicycle traffic a safer alternative to traveling with cars on the narrow Fall River Road (US 34). • Completion of this project advances the 2019 Town Board Objectives to pursue funding for construction of Fall River Trail. • This grant is managed by Central Federal Lands staff which lessens the impact on Town staff resources and capacity. Disadvantages: • The topography is challenging, resulting in expensive retaining walls to support the proposed trail. • Committing future trails revenue is likely to limit spending options on other trail project opportunities for several years in the future. • Roadway construction is disruptive to visitors traveling to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Action Recommended: Guidance from the Town Board is requested regarding application for the 2019 FLAP grant funds. One or more projects could be included. A future funding commitment letter will be required from the Town, along with authorization to contract for consultant preparation of the application. 32 Finance/Resource Impact: Funding for the grant application consultant and for the local matching funds for this project could be provided from the Larimer County Open Space funds (approximately $300k per year) and from the 1A Sales Tax Trails Expansion funds (approximately $300k per year) for 2023 and 2024 to provide $1.0M for the local funding match. No funding for the grant application work is included in the approved 2019 budget, and a supplemental appropriation would be required. Level of Public Interest Public interest on this proposal is expected to be moderate. Attachments: Link to the Colorado FLAP Fact Sheet: https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/programs/flap/co/ Project Options Screening Summary Map of the Fall River Trail project Link to Moraine Ave Improvements images 33 Town of Estes Park, Colorado2019 Federal Lands Access Program Grant Application ($15M available)Project Options Screening Summary (rev 18 Apr 2019)Item No.Evaluation CriteriaOption 1Fall River Tr Const (East)Option 2DE Loop BridgesOption 3Moraine Ave Tr Impts to MLk Option 4Do Not Apply  in 20191 Estimated Project Construction Cost $5,300,000 $22,000,000 $6,000,000$02 Estimated Local Match Funds$912,130$3,786,200$1,032,600$03 Source of Local Match Funding Open Space & 1A Trails Exp unknown Open Space & 1A Trails Exp none required4 Reduces Car trips into RMNPencourages bike tripsencourages car tripsencourages bike tripsno change5 Design and NEPA complete in 2016yesnonoNA6 Property Acquisition Requirednoyes easements for wideningno7 Reduces Flood Risk in Downtown Estesnoyesnono8 Reduces Vehicular Congestion Downtownnonoyesno9 Improves Ped & Cyclist  Safetyyesnominallyyesno10 Provides Parking Improvementnononono11 Improves Motorist Safetynominallynominallyyesno12 Meets Grant Eligibility RequirementsnominallynominallyyesNA13 Addresses Existing Community Needyesyesyesno14 Perceived Community Supportyesdividedyesno1 Pursue Funding for const of Fall River TrailyesnononoNOTES:1Option 1 provides construction funding to extend the Fall River trail to the funded western phases to be built in 2019 and 2020.  Construction in 2021 or later.2Option 2 designs & builds a 2nd phase of the DE Loop.  Exceeds available funding.3Option 3 designs & completes the NEPA work to for road & trail upgrades to Moraine Avenue from the Donut Haus to RMNP.  Builds detached trail only in 2021 or later4Option 4 is the Do Nothing alternativeLEGEND:GoodTolerable/NeutralPoor2019 Strategic Plan Goals34 Fall R i v e r F A L L RIVERRD ZIOLACT H O MESTEADLN SLEEPYHOLLOWR D FALLRIVERRD FALLRIV E RCTFISH H AT C H ERY RD DAVIDDR FALLRIVERDR£¤34 This draft document was prepared for internal use by theTown of Estes Park, CO. The Town makes no claim as tothe accuracy or completeness of the data contained hereon. Due to security concerns, The Town requests that youdo not post this document on the internet or otherwisemake it available to persons unknown to you. 0 500 1,000Feet 1 in = 1,000 ft±Town of Estes Park Fall River TrailProject Site Map ROCKY MOUNTAINNATIONAL PARK Public Works Department TOWN OFESTES PARKFall River Trail Trail Segment 2019 Trail Alignment (LWCF Grant) 2020 Trail Alignment (NMT Grant) 2021 Trail Alignment (2019 GOCO Grant) 2022 Trail Alignment Rocky Mtn National Park Boundary Streams Lakes 35 Public Works Report To: Honorable Mayor Jirsa Board of Trustees Through: Town Administrator Lancaster From: Greg Muhonen, Public Works Director Date: April 23, 2019 RE: Potential Applications for BUILD Grant Objective: Discuss potential projects that could be submitted for funding from the Department of Transportation (DOT) Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program. Present Situation: A Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) was released this week on April 16, 2019. Congress allocated $900 million for this round of BUILD grant funds which is for surface transportation infrastructure projects that will have a significant local and regional impact. Half of this ($450M) is dedicated to projects in rural areas (such as Estes Park) with populations less than 200,000. The grant application is due on July 15, 2019. The grant application process is rigorous and includes a detailed benefit cost analysis. The minimum grant request is $1 million and the maximum grant award for each project is $25 million. Maximum award is $90 million per state. There are two award categories: 1) Project Development and 2) Construction. The local agency cost share is 20 percent. The DOT Secretary has authority to increase the Federal grant percentage for some rural projects. Applications seeking greater than 80% grant funding are expected to be at a competitive disadvantage for these limited funds. Selection of funded projects will be announced in November, 2019. Proposal: The PW staff identified two potential projects for funding under this program. Additional bridge projects could be submitted for funding in future years, as the program is expected to run for the next nine years. The first potential project is the Moraine Avenue Improvements project submitted for FLAP funding in 2016. This multimodal transportation project is estimated to cost $25M. No local match funding source has been identified, and environmental assessment work remains to be completed. The recommendation application project is Phase 2 of the Downtown Estes Loop. The Environmental Assessment (EA) work is complete, and the existing project is currently supported with DOT FLAP funds. This project includes channel widening between the 36 Highway 36 Bridge to the Riverside Bridge and a multi-use path along the south river bank. It also includes replacement of the Riverside Bridge and the Rockwell Bridge. In anticipation of the revised FEMA floodplain maps, staff looks for grant opportunities to improve resiliency and provide for mitigation from future flooding. This project would have a significant impact for improved stormwater infrastructure conditions, address public safety, promote regional transportation connectivity, and facilitate economic stability and growth. This is an expensive and large project and the best option for completing this is with grant support. The application process is rigorous and will require significant work to complete. Staff proposes we contract with AECOM (design consultant on the Loop) due to their availability and familiarity with the project cost and scope of work. They are also preparing the proposed FEMA floodplain maps and are well-equipped to prepare the benefit cost analysis. We propose to seek project management support from the CLFHD team that is managing the Loop project. Advantages: • Reduced flood damage risk and reduced floodplain limits along this segment of the river translate to decreased flood insurance premiums for the impacted property and business owners. • Increased river channel capacity accelerates the opportunity to remove the flow restrictions temporarily constructed in the new Moraine Ave Bridge. • Construction could potentially occur in 2021/2022 concurrent with the Loop, thus minimizing the duration of business disruption to one season. • This Town effort to improve community resiliency improves eligibility for future grant funding. • This project could substantially and quickly implement significant stormwater infrastructure improvements otherwise funded by potential stormwater management user fees or sales tax. • Additional funding to expand the scope of the Loop project to include both Phase 1 and 2 could provide protection against unforeseen project cost increases. Disadvantages: • It is expensive to apply for these funds and cost recovery is not guaranteed. The cost of the application is not included in the 2019 budget. If not funded, the application information could still be used for future grant applications. • Local match funds do not exist. Potential local funding could be generated from a stormwater management fee if adopted for the Estes Valley. • Coordination with, and support from, local, state and federal officials is needed. However, Estes Park is considered a high priority for its economic contribution to Colorado. 37 Action Recommended: Guidance from the Board is requested regarding application for the 2019 BUILD grant funds. A future funding commitment letter will be required from the Town, along with authorization to contract with AECOM for the grant application work. Finance/Resource Impact: The Town has received a fee proposal from AECOM in the amount of $33,420 to prepare and submit a grant application for the Loop Phase 2 project. The estimated project cost is $22M. A 20% local cost share would be $4.4 million. The proposed stormwater user fees could generate about $1M per year in 2020, 2021, and 2022 if a storm water utility is implemented. No funding for the grant application work is included in the approved 2019 budget, and a supplemental appropriation would be required. Level of Public Interest The public is not yet aware of this grant, but 95% of the stormwater survey respondents indicated a preference to fund stormwater improvements with some amount of grant funding. We expect a high level of interest as this potential work is associated with the Downtown Estes Loop, the proposed stormwater utility, flood insurance premiums, and the upcoming new floodplain maps. Attachments Link to BUILD grant program info: https://www.transportation.gov/BUILDgrants/about Big T River Map 1 Big T River Map 2 38 Downtown Estes Loop Environmental Assessment Executive Summary Page xvii Figure ES-2: Proposed Action Source: AECOM 39 Downtown Estes Loop Environmental Assessment Chapter 2. Alternatives Page 2-34 Figure 2-10: Downstream Channel Improvements Source: AECOM 2016 40 COMMUNITY DEVELOPEMENT Memo To: Honorable Mayor Jirsa Board of Trustees Through: Town Administrator Lancaster From: Linda Hardin, Code Compliance Officer Date: April 23, 2019 RE: Proposed Changes to the Noxious Weeds Ordinance Objective: Review and approve a proposed text amendment to the Estes Park Municipal Code (EPMC), summarized as follows: • Delete the current EPMC §8.04.030 • Replace EPMC §8.04.030 with Chapter 8.07, which includes definitions, property owner and Town officer responsibilities, notification procedures and abatement processes • Provide a noxious weed list that is relevant to Estes Park to include management and mitigation techniques Present Situation: The current noxious weed regulations are brief and vague. The enforcement for noxious weeds currently are ineffective in preventing the spread of the weeds. The current policy can take several months before abatement is achieved through the Municipal Court. The current process is problematic in that the weeds have seeded and dispersed through the neighborhood before abatement can be done. Noxious weeds are a concern for the protection of native species in Estes Park. Allowing the noxious weeds to flourish presents future problems for our community. The weeds of most concern in Estes Park are included in the State of Colorado’s noxious weed lists, and every municipality is required to have a weed management plan, which is currently non-existent. Every summer we get several complaints from neighbors of vacant lots that are owned by out-of-state owners. The Town does not currently have a way to remove or abate the weeds on these properties in a swift and efficient manner. They continue to contaminate their neighbors, year after year, which has caused additional effort and cost for them to maintain their yards. We also have long-term rental homes in Town that tend to be a problem. In many cases the owners depend on their renters, and the renters don’t typically have the resources to take care of it. 41 Proposal: The Parks Advisory Board, the Estes Land Steward Association, and staff are proposing a new ordinance to replace the existing code, that would give the Town the authority to enter a property (following legal procedure) and investigate, mitigate and abate the noxious weeds. The land owner would be responsible for reimbursing the Town for costs incurred in this process. The Town would be able to use Larimer County resources to mitigate and abate on private land. The County would bill the town for their services and those costs would be passed on to the land owner. The land owner would be billed for twice the cost of the County services to cover additional Town expenses. A public awareness campaign will be launched with press releases, attendance at Farmers Market, and brochures available in all Town and Government buildings (e.g. Library, Town Hall, Larimer County offices, Fire Department, etc.). The intent will be to make residents aware and become more compliant voluntarily. The belief is that once people know about the issue, and potential consequences, they will want to be proactive. Advantages: • Would help to reduce the spread of noxious weeds in Estes Park • Would be more enforceable with stronger consequences for the violator • Increase public awareness of the problem and get better compliance • Provide a Noxious Weed List for land owners as a comprehensive resource for identification and mitigation techniques for plants of greatest concern to Estes Park • In tandem with the County ordinance, there will be less confusion for the residents, and a wider spread mitigation effort Disadvantages: • None Finance/Resource Impact: Minimal initial financial resources would be required to implement the awareness campaign. Resources would potentially be required for abatement of properties that do not comply, but would be returned through billing of the violators. Level of Public Interest The public interest has been high in some resident groups of Estes Park. ELSA has been looking for better enforcement for years, and several residents in Estes Park have been looking for solutions to the increasing issues in their neighborhoods. Five (5) letters in support of the ordinance have been received from community organizations and are attached. Attachments: 1. Exhibit A – Red – Amendment Draft 2. Exhibit B – Blue – Noxious Weed List 3. Public Comment (5 letters) 42 EXHIBIT A [RED] [EPMC TITLE 8 – Noxious Weeds, §8.04.030] Estes Park Board of Trustees: April 23, 2019 (Study Session) 8.04.030 - Noxious weeds. It is unlawful for the owner, occupant or any agent in charge of any lot, block or parcel of land within the Town to allow, permit or fail to manage noxious weeds growing or remaining when grown upon the property or on or along any alleys or sidewalk areas adjacent to the property. Noxious weeds shall be defined as species listed in the Larimer County noxious weed list or the Colorado Department of Agriculture noxious weed list as a noxious weed. Failure to manage a noxious weed is failure to prevent the plant from establishing, growing, reproducing or dispersing itself. Management methods include, but are not limited to, chemical treatment approved by the Colorado Department of Agriculture or mechanical cutting prior to seed maturity, including removal and proper disposal. (Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 05-09 §1, 2009) Chapter 8.07 – Noxious Weeds It shall be unlawful for the owner, occupant or any agent in charge of any lot, block or parcel of land within the Town to allow, permit or fail to manage noxious weeds growing or remaining when grown upon the property or on or along any alleys or sidewalk areas adjacent to the property. Noxious weeds shall be defined as species listed in the Estes Park Noxious Weed Management Plant List. Failure to manage or abate a noxious weed is failure to prevent the plant from establishing, growing, reproducing or dispersing itself. Noxious weeds are classified as “List A”, “List B”, and “List C” within the Colorado Noxious Weed Act C.R.S. 35-5-5 and on the Estes Park Noxious Weed Management Plant List. Mandatory abatement shall be required for all plants on List A and List B. A management plan is recommended for noxious weeds on List C. 8.07.010 – Definitions. In this Chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: “Abate or Abatement”, means the removal or management of one (1) or more noxious weeds by a method approved by the Town “Infestation”, is the presence of one (1) or more noxious weeds identified on a lot, tract or parcel of real property. 43 “Inspection Warrant”, means an order in writing, made in the name of the Town of Estes Park, signed by a judge whose territorial jurisdiction encompasses the property to be inspected, and directed to an officer or agent of the Town, commanding him or her to enter and conduct any inspection, examination, and abatement of the property as required. “Management”, means any activity that prevents a plant from establishing, reproducing or dispersing itself “Noxious Weed”, is an alien plant or parts of an alien plant that have been designated by rule as being noxious or has been declared a noxious weed by the Town, and meets one or more of the following criteria: (a) Aggressively invades or is detrimental to economic crops or native plant communities; (b) Is poisonous to livestock; (c) Is a carrier of detrimental insects, diseases, or parasites; (d) The direct or indirect effect of the presence of this plant is detrimental to the environmentally sound management of natural or agricultural ecosystems. “Occupant”, means any person in physical possession of any lot, tract or parcel of real property located within the corporate limits of the Town who is not the owner of such property. “Officer”, means the Code Compliance Officer of the Town or his or her designated agent(s). “Owner”, means any person who owns any lot, tract or parcel of real property located within the corporate limits of the Town. “Property”, means any lot, tract or parcel of real property located within the corporate limits of the Town. 8.07.020 – Duty of landowner and occupant to permit inspection. An owner or occupant, whose property may have located on it one (1) or more noxious weeds, shall allow the Officer to enter such property for the purpose of immediate inspection of the property. However, no agent or employee of the Town shall enter upon any property to inspect for noxious weeds without the permission of the owner or occupant or without an inspection warrant issued pursuant to this Section. Subject to the requirements and limitations of this Section, the Officer shall have the right to enter upon any property, whether public or private, during daylight hours for the purpose of inspecting for the existence of one (1) or more noxious weeds when at least one (1) following events has occurred: 44 (a) The owner or occupant has requested the inspection: (b) A neighboring landowner or occupant has reported a suspected noxious weed infestation and requested and inspection; or (c) The Officer made a visual observation from a public right-of-way or area that has reason to believe that the infestation exists on the property. 8.07.030 – Duty of officer inspection for noxious weeds. (a) If verbal permission to inspect the property is not obtained from the affected owner or occupant, the Town shall send written notice to the landowner and any occupant of the property advising that the Officer desires to inspect the property for noxious weeds. The notice shall be sent by certified mail. The notice may be sent to the landowner at the address to which tax notices are sent according to the records of the County Treasurer and to the occupant at the property address or identified mailing address. Alternatively, the notice may be personally served upon the affected owner or occupant. Where possible, inspections shall be scheduled and conducted with the concurrence of the owner or occupant. (b) If permission to enter upon and inspect the property is not obtained within ten (10) days after the notice described in Subsection (a) of this Section has been received, or within ten (10) days of date of service if the notice is personally served, the Officer may request that an inspection warrant be issued by the Municipal Court. The Municipal Court Judge shall issue an inspection warrant upon presentation by the Officer of an affidavit satisfying the requirements of Rule 241(b)(2) of the Colorado Municipal Court Rules of Procedure. The Municipal Court Judge may issue an area wide inspection warrant pursuant to this Section unless otherwise prohibited by law. (c) In case of an emergency involving imminent danger to public health, safety or welfare, the Officer may enter the property to conduct an emergency inspection without a warrant and without complying with the requirements of this Section. 8.07.040- Notice of infestation and abatement. (a) If the Officer determines that property contains one (1) or more noxious weeds, the Officer shall notify the owner and any occupant of the property. Such notice shall be given either by certified mail or personal delivery. (b) The notice shall: (1) Advise the owner and occupant that the property contains one (1) or more noxious weeds; 45 (2) Advise the owner and occupant of Town-approved methods for the abatement of the noxious weeds in accordance with the Estes Park Noxious Weed Management Plant List; and (3) Advise the owner and occupant that all noxious weeds must be abated within ten (10) days following receipt of the notice, or that an acceptable plan and schedule for abatement of the noxious weeds must be submitted to the Officer within such ten-day period. 8.07.050 - Abatement order. (a) In the event the owner fails to comply with the Officer’s notice as described in Section 8.07.040 by abating the noxious weeds or submitting an acceptable schedule for such abatement within the applicable ten-day period, the Town has the authority to provide for and complete the abatement by obtaining and acting on an abatement order. (b) Upon the expiration of the period of notice, or at any time thereafter, if the required action has not taken place, the Town may apply to the Municipal Court for an abatement order. (c) An application for an abatement order shall be accompanied by an affidavit affirming that: (1) The Officer has determined that the subject property has one (1) or more noxious weeds; (2) The Officer has complied with the notice requirements of Section 8.07.040; and (3) The owner has failed to abate the noxious weeds, has failed to submit an acceptable plan for abatement of the noxious weeds within the required time or has failed to abate the noxious weeds pursuant to the accepted plan. (d) The Town shall give notice to the owner and any occupant of the property of its application for an abatement order either by certified mail or by personal service of the notice. (e) The notice of application for an abatement order shall include a copy of the Town's application and its affidavit in support thereof, as well as the date, time and place at which the Town will appear before the Municipal Court to request entry of the abatement order. (f) At the stated time, date and place, the Municipal Court Judge shall review the Town's application for an abatement order, the affidavit and any statement of the 46 Town offered in support thereof, as well as any statement and evidence presented by the owner or occupant, if present. (g) The Municipal Court Judge shall issue an abatement order if: (1) The subject property has one (1) or more noxious weeds; (2) The Officer has complied with the notice requirements of Section 8.07.040; and (3) The owner has failed to abate the noxious weeds, has failed to submit an acceptable plan and schedule for abatement of the noxious weeds within the required time or has failed to abate the noxious weeds pursuant to the accepted plan. (h) An owner shall be responsible under this Chapter for any noxious weeds allowed to remain on the owner's property after the Officer has given notice of a violation pursuant to Section 8.07.040. (i) In case of an emergency involving imminent danger to public health, safety or welfare, the Town may authorize immediate abatement of any noxious weed without notice or an abatement order. (j) The Town may pursue the remedies set forth in this Section with or without filing a complaint in the Municipal Court, at the Town's sole discretion. (k) The owner shall be assessed twice the whole cost of abatement of the noxious weeds from the property, including administrative fees incurred by the Town. If all of the costs and charges incurred by the Town are not paid within thirty (30) days of the date of the assessment, the unpaid costs shall be certified to the County Treasurer for collection in the same manner as real property taxes. 47 Exhibit B [Blue] Noxious Weed List Estes Park Board of Trustees: April 23, 2019 (Study Session)Common Name - Scientific Name*CO ListCategorysee notesbelowPlant Life CycleFlowering Reproduction Height Seed LongevityManagement NotesBased on Recommended Control from Larimer County Weed Management Reference Guide and Estes Land Stewardship Association (ELSA) Fourteen Very Unwanted Weeds in the Estes Valley Identification and Management GuideBlack Henbane Hyoscyamus nigerBAnnualBiennialMay through fallseed 1-3 feet up to 4 yearsManual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Caution: All parts of the plant are poisonous. Use gloves and wear protective clothing. Bag plant for proper disposal.Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank.Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***.Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced.Canada Thistle Cirsium arvenseBPerennial June through fallextensive underground root systemand seed1 1/2 -4 feetup to 20 yearsHerbicides** are necessary. Continued spot treatment in subsequent years, is critical for eradication. Herbicide application is necessary after cutting or mowing. Treat early in season (May/June) before or right after flowering.Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***.Manual removal of flowers and buds to prevent seed spread.Cheatgrass / Downy Brome Bromus tectorumCEstes ParkNoxious WeedAnnual Early springthroughfallseed 2-6 inches up to 5 yearsManual removal by pulling immature plants is very labor intensive prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag and dispose of seed heads to prevent seed spread. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank.Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Mowing prior to flowering may suppress weeds, but plants will flower below the mowed height that allows more seed dispersal.Herbicides** can be effective if used for several years to deplete seed bank. Treat with post emergent in April; pre-emergent in late summer after seeds have dropped.Common MulleinVerbascum thapsusCEstes ParkNoxious WeedBiennial Early springthroughfallseed and root system1-8 feet over 100 yearsManual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Digging rosettes the first year is ideal in eliminating plants with stalk, flower, and seeds the second year.Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***.Mowing is not effective and causes the plants to quickly re-sprout and create mutiple seed heads.Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced.Dalmatian Toadflax Linaria dalmaticaBPerennialJune through fallextensive underground root systemand seedup to4 feetup to 10 yearsManual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Cut plant root 2" below the surface soil. Pulled or cut plants without buds or flower heads can be left to dry out. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank.Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Mowing is not effective because of persistent rootstalk growth.Herbicides** can be effective if used for several years to kill root system. Treat in spring when flowering.Dame's Rocket Hesperis matronalisBBiennialPerennialSpring through fallseed 4 inches to 3 feetseveral yearsManual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank.Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***.Herbicides must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced.Diffuse Knapweed Centaurea diffusaBBiennial June through fallseed up to3 feetup to 15 yearsManual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Cut plant root 2" below the surface soil. Pulled or cut plants without buds or flower heads can be left to dry out. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank.Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***.Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced.Field Bindweed Convolvulus arvensisCEstes ParkNoxious WeedPerennial Spring through fallextensiveundergroundroot systemand seedProstrate;climbsLength upto 5 feetover 50 yearsManual removal is not effective due to its deep spreading root system. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank.Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***.Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced.Estes Park Noxious Weed Management Plant List48 Hoary Alyssum Berteroa incanaLarimer County Troublesome WeedEstes ParkNoxious WeedAnnualBiennialPerennialJune through fallseed 1-3 feet at least 9 yearsManual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Cut plant root 2" below the surface soil. Pulled or cut plants without buds or flower heads can be left to dry out. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***.Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced.Houndstongue Cynoglossum officinaleBBiennial Summer through fallseed 1-4 feet up to 3 yearsManual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Cut plant root 2" below the surface soil. Pulled or cut plants without buds or flower heads can be left to dry out. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***.Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced.Knapweed (hybrid) Centaurea xpsammogenaBPerennial June through fallseed up to3 feetup to 15 yearsManual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Cut plant root 2" below the surface soil. Pulled or cut plants without buds or flower heads can be left to dry out. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank.Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***.Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced.Leafy Spurge Euphorbia esulaBPerennial Early springthroughfallextensive underground root systemand seed1-3 feet up to 8 yearsManual removal by pulling or digging is effective for small patches if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank.Due to very caustic latex sap, use proper protective eye and skin care. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***.Herbicides** can be effective if used for several years to deplete seed bank and root system. Treat early before flowering or late season when pulling sugars back to the roots.Musk Thistle Carduus nutansBBiennial June throughfallseed 1-8 feet up to 10 yearsManual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, bud, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Cut plant root 2" below the surface soil and chop plant to prevent additional budding. Pulled or cut plants without buds or flower heads can be left to dry out. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Digging rosettes the first year is ideal in eliminating plants with stalk, flower, and seeds the second year.Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may be still be produced. Ideal treatment when plant is in rosette stage.Myrtle Spurge Euphorbia myrsinitesAPerennialEarly springthroughfallseed 4-12 incheswith up to 18 inch spreadup to 8 yearsManual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Due to very caustic latex sap, use proper protective eye and skin care.Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Mowing is not practical due to low growth structure.Herbicides** can be effective if used for several years to deplete seed bank and root system. Herbicides must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may be still be produced.Orange Hawkweed Hieracium aurantiacumAPerennial June throughfallextensiveroot system, runners at ground level and seedup to 12 inchesup to 7 yearsHerbicides** are necessary. Continued spot treatment in subsequent years is critical for eradication. Treat at flowering stage.Do not cut, mow, or burn plants; this encourages new plants from remaining roots. Manual removal of flowers and buds before herbicides application to prevent seed spread. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***.Oxeye DaisyLeucanthemum vulgareBPerennial June throughfallextensive underground root systemand seedup to 2 feet 38 years or moreManual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank.Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***.Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced.Poison Hemlock Conium maculatumCEstes ParkNoxious WeedBiennial Spring through fallseed 2-10 feet 3 yearsManual removal by pulling or digging is effective is carried out for serval years prior to flower and seed production. Caution: All parts of the plant are poisonous. Use gloves and wear protective clothing. Bag plant for proper disposal.Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***.Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced.Redstem Filaree Erodium cicutariumCEstes ParkNoxious WeedAnnualBiennial All seasonsseed 1 inch to 2 feet5 years or moreManual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank.Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***.Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced.49 Russian ThistleSalsola tragusLarimer County Troublesome WeedEstes ParkNoxious WeedAnnual Summer through fallseed 6 inchesto 4 feet2-3 yearsManual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank.Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***.Mowing is not effective and causes the plants to quickly re-sprout.Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced.Scentless ChamomileTripleurospermumperforataBAnnualPerennialSpring through fallseed 6-30 inchesup to 15 yearsManual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank.Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***.Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced.Spotted KnapweedCentaurea stoebaBPerennial June through fallseed up to3 feetup to 15 yearsManual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Cut plant root 2" below the surface soil. Pulled or cut plants without buds or flower heads can be left to dry out. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank.Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***.Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced.Yellow Toadflax Linaria vulgarisBPerennial June through fallextensive underground root systemand seed1-2 feet up to 10 yearsManual removal by pulling or digging is effective for small patches if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Cut plant root 2" below the surface soil. Pulled or cut plants without buds or flower heads can be left to dry out. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank.Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Mowing is ineffective because of persistent root system growth.Herbicides** can be effective if used for several years to kill root system. Treat at flowering stage.Colorado Noxious Weed Act  C.R.S. 35‐5.5  A Colorado State Law was enacted (August 6, 2003) to stop the establishment and spead of noxious weeds.  The Colorado Dept. of Agriculture classifies noxious weed into three categories:   List A:  Noxious weed species that require mandatory eradication in Colorado for all land owners. List B:  Eradicate, contain, or suppress these noxious weed species. List C:  Widespread noxious weeds that require landowner actions and local government management plans.Estes Park Noxious Weed: A widespread noxious weed in Estes Park that requires containment and suppression to prevent it from spreading onto adjacent property. Larimer County Troublesome Weed:  A widespread weedy species found in Larimer County.*Accepted USDA name in 2019**Use herbicides specific to a targeted weed. Check with your local garden/hardware center for their recommendations. Also contact Larimer County Dept of Natural Resources Land Stewardship Program www.larimer.org/weeds***Proper Disposal opportunities are offered one Saturday morning in each month during June, July, August and September. Events will be posted in the EP News and on the Town of Estes Park website: www.colorado.gov/pacific/townofestespark/weeds Bring in your weeds – no slash, pine needles, trash – in paper yard bags for free disposal. Please remove/shake off dirt from plant roots. Unauthorized drop-offs at this location are considered theft of services. No bags of non-weed materials will be accepted at these events. Paper yard bags are available for purchase at local hardware stores. Weeds and trash can be disposed of in personal trash service and throughout the year at Waste Management for a fee.50 LARIMERCOUNTYCOLURADOSTATEUNIVERSITYApril420191525BlueSpruceDriveFortCollins,Colorado80524-2004(970)498-6090FAX:(970)498-6025BoardofTrusteeswww.arimerorgIoaTownofEstesParkP.O.Box1200EstesPark,Co80517DearTownofEstesParkMayorandTrustees,ThisletteristoexpresssupportbyColoradoStateUniversityLarimerCountyExtensionfortheupdatedweedordinanceproposedbytheParksAdvisoryBoard.IworkacrossLarimerCountytohelpindividualsunderstand(henegativeimpactnoxiousweedshaveonourlandscape.ManypeoplewholiveinLarimerCountyarenewtothearea.Thechallengeiseducatinglandowners,especiallythosenewtothearea,aboutnoxiousweedsandtheirimpacts.Noxiousweedsthreatenournaturalandagriculturallandsanddisruptnativeecosystems.NegativeimpactsdirectlyrelatedtoEstesParkincludelossofwildlifehabitat,changesinwildfireresiliency,especial]ywiththechallengesinEstesParkwithcheatgrass,andadecreaseinnativeplantcommunities.TheParksAdvisoryBoardhasupdatedtheTownofEstesParkNoxiousWeedOrdinancebyestablishingitasanindependentchapterandaddedadditionallanguageandanaddendumtoprovidefurtherresourcestothepublicforpropermanagementofnoxiousweeds,Theordinanceemphasizestheimportanceofnoxiousweedmanagementandprovidesresidentswithinformationandtoolstoproperlymanagetheirpropertytoeithereradicateorhelpreducethespreadofnoxiousweeds,ByexpandingtheNoxiousWeedOrdinance,itdemonstratestheimportancetheTownofEstesParkplacesoncontrollingthespreadofinvasiveplantsinEstesPark.IsupporttheexpansionoftheNoxiousWeedOrdinancetobettereducatetheresidentsofEstcsParkandprovidethemwithmanagementoptions,Sincepely,*;Kt7DKgienM.CrumbakerExtensionAgentAg/NaturalResources4ALARIMERCOUNTY.______ColoradoStateUniversity,U.S.DepartmentofAgricultureandColoradocountiescooperating.__________Extensionprogramsareavailabletoallwithoutdiscrimthation.coMs’irEoOEXCEllENCE51 BoardolTrusteesTownofEstesParkP.O.Box1200EstesPark,CD80517DearTownofEstesParkMayorandTrustees,4/8/2019WearecontactingyoutoprovideoursupportfortheupdatedweedordinanceproposedbytheParksAdvisoryBoard(PAB).ThePABhasworkedtoenhanceandexpandthelanguageoftheNoxiousWeedOrdinancewithintheTownofEstesParkCodes.Inrecentyears,theTownofEstesParkandsurroundingareashaveseenanincreaseinthepopulationanddiversityofnoxiousweedsonthelandscape.ThesenoxiousweedshavedetrimentalimpactsontheecologicalprocessesintheEstesParkarea.Someoftheseimpactsincludelossofwildlifehabitat,changesinwildfireresiliency,anddecreasesinnativeplantgrowth.ThelarimerCountyDepartmentofNaturalResourceshasrecognizedtheseimpactsandrecentlyupdatedtheirnoxiousweedresources,includingtheLarimerCountyNoxiousWeedManagementPlan.TheParksAdvisoryBoardhasupdatedtheTownofEstesParkNoxiousWeedOrdinancebyestablishingitasanindependentchapter,similartothe“Beetle-InfestedTrees,”andaddedadditionallanguageandanaddendumtoprovidefurtherresourcestoLARIMERCOUNTYINATURALRESOURCESLarirnercountyWeedDistrict,2649E.MulberrySt.,Suite6,FortCollins,co805241(970)498-5168IIarimer.org/weeds52 .1thepuhlicforpropermanagement.Theseimprovementstotheordinancedonotalterthesentimentoftheoriginalordinance;however,theyemphasizetheimportanceofnoxiousweedmanagementandempowerresidentswiththetoolstoproperlymanagetheirland.Theexpansionolthe NoxiousWeedOrdinanceisessentialindemonstratingtheimportanceofcontrollingthespreadofinvasiveplantsinEstcsPark.‘TheLarimerCountyWeedDistrictsupportsthisupdateasithelpsensurethe‘l’ownofEstesParkproactivelysupportsnoxiousweedmanagement,providesresidentswithadequateresourcestoproperlymanagetheirproperty,andhelpsprotectthenaturalresourcesofEstesParkandthesurroundingareas.ThankyouforyourconsiderationfortheupdatedNoxiousWeedOrdinance.Wearepleasedtoprovideoursupportandhopeyouwilltoo.Sincerely,CaseyC/sneroLarimerCountyLandStewards/i/pManagerLARLUERa-53 EstesValleyWatershedCoalitionP.O.Box4494Estes Park,CO80517April11,2019BoardofTrusteesTownofEstesParkP.O.Box1200EstesPark,Co80511DearTownofEstesParkMayorandTrustees,WearecontactingyoutoexpressoursupportfortheupdatedweedordinanceproposedbytheParksAdvisoryBoard(PAB).ThePABhasworkedtoenhanceandexpandthelanguageoftheNoxiousWeedOrdinancewithintheTownofEstesParkCodes.TheseimprovementswillensurelongtermviabilityofEstesValleyWatershedCoalition’s14floodrestorationprojectsthatwerecompletedin2018.Inrecentyears,theTownofEstesParkandsurroundingareashaveseenanincreaseinthepopulationanddiversityofnoxiousweedsonthelandscape.ThesenoxiousweedshavedetrimentalimpactsontheecologicalprocessesintheEstesParkarea.Someoftheseimpactsincludelossofwildlifehabitat,changesinwildfireresiliency,anddecreasesinnativeplantgrowth.TheLarimerCountyDepartmentofNaturalResourceshasrecognizedtheseimpactsandrecentlyupdatedtheirnoxiousweedresources,includingtheLarimerCountyNoxiousWeedManagementPlan.ThePBAhasupdatedtheTownofEstesParkNoxiousWeedOrdinancebyestablishingitasanindependentchapter(similartotheBeetle-lnfestedTrees’)andaddedadditionallanguageandanaddendumtoprovidefurtherresourcestothepublicforpropermanagement.Theseimprovementstothe ordinancedonotalterthesentimentoftheoriginalordinance;however,theyemphasizetheimportanceofnoxiousweedmanagementandempowerresidentswiththetoolstoproperlymanagetheirland.TheexpansionoftheNoxiousWeedOrdinanceisessentialindemonstratingtheimportanceofcontrollingthespreadofinvasiveplantsinEstesPark.EstesValleyWatershedCoalitionsupportsthisupdateasithelpsensuretheTownofEstesParkproactivelysupportsnoxiousweedmanagement,providesresidentswithadequateresourcestoproperlymanagetheirproperty,andhelpsprotectthenaturalresourcesofEstesParkandthesurroundingareasfromunnaturalchangestoecologicalprocesses.ThankyouforyourconsiderationfortheupdatedNoxiousWeedOrdinance.Wearepleasedtoprovideoursupportandhopeyouwilltoo.Thankyou,DawnJamesBoardPro5idontEstesValleyWatershedCoalition54 FROM:EstesLandStewardshipAssociation(ELSA)1711DekkerCircleEstesPark,CO80517DATE:April6,2019TO:Board ofTrusteesTownofEstesParkP.O.Box1200EstesPark,CO80517DearTown ofEstesParkMayorandTrustees,WearecontactingyoutoprovideoursupportfortheupdatedweedordinanceproposedbytheParksAdvisoryBoard(PAB).ThePABhasworkedtoenhanceandexpandthelanguageoftheNoxiousWeedOrdinancewithintheTownofEstesParkCodes,Inrecentyears,theTownofEstesParkandsurroundingareashaveseenanincreaseinthepopulationand diversityofnoxiousweedsonthelandscape.ThesenoxiousweedshavedetrimentalimpactsontheecologicalprocessesinEstesParkarea.Some oftheseimpactsincludelossofwildlifehabitat,changesinwildfireresiliency,anddecreasesinnativeplantgrowth.TheLarimerCountyDepartmentofNaturalResourceshasrecognizedtheseimpactsandrecentlyupdatedtheirnoxiousweedresources,includingtheLarimerCountyNoxiousWeedManagementPlan.TheParksAdvisoryBoardhasupdatedtheTownofEstesParkNoxiousWeed Ordinancebyestablishingitasanindependentchapter,similartothe“Beetle-InfestedTrees,”andaddedadditionallanguageandanaddendumtoprovidefurtherresourcestothepublicforpropermanagement.Theseimprovements55 totheordinancedonotalterthesentimentoftheoriginalordinance;however,theyemphasizetheimportanceofnoxiousweedmanagementandempowerresidentswiththetoolstoproperlymanagetheirland.TheexpansionoftheNoxiousWeedOrdinanceisessentialindemonstratingtheimportanceofcontrollingthespreadofinvasiveplantsinEstesPark.EstesLandStewardshipAssociation(ELSA)stronglysupportsthisupdateasithelpsensuretheTownofEstesParkproactivelysupportsnoxiousweedmanagement,providesresidentswithadequateresourcestoproperlymanagetheirproperty,andhelpsprotectthenaturalresourcesofEstesParkandthesurroundingareasfromunnaturalchangestoecologicalprocesses.ThankyouforyourconsiderationfortheupdatedNoxiousWeedOrdinance.Wearepleasedtoprovideoursupportandhopeyouwilltoo.Sincerely,VickiPapineau,ELSAChairHattieSchetzsle,TreasurerCherylSchutz,Secretary56 UnitedStatesDepartmentoftheInteriorNATIONALPARKSERVICERockyMountainNationalParkEstesPark,Colorado80517I\REPLYREFERTO:N50(ROMO)APR102019TownofEstesParkDepartmentofPublicWorksP0Box1200Estes Park,CO80517DearTownofEstesParkMayorandTrustees,We arecontactingyoutoprovideoursupportfortheupdatedweedordinanceproposedbythe ParksAdvisoryBoard(PAB).ThePAB hasworkedtoenhanceandexpandthelanguageoftheNoxiousWeedOrdinancewithintheTownofEstesParkCodes.Inrecentyears,theTownofEstesParkandsurroundingareashaveseenanincreaseinthepopulationanddiversityofnoxiousweedsonthelandscape.ThesenoxiousweedshavedetrimentalimpactsontheecologicalprocessesintheEstesParkarea.Someoftheseimpactsincludelossofwildlifehabitat,changesinwildfireresiliency,anddecreasesinnativeplantgrowth.TheLarimerCountyDepartmentofNaturalResourceshasrecognizedtheseimpactsandrecentlyupdatedtheirnoxiousweedresources,includingtheLarimerCountyNoxiousWeedManagementPlan.TheParksAdvisoryBoardhasupdatedtheTownofEstesParkNoxiousWeedOrdinancebyestablishingiiasanindependentchapter,similartothe“Beetle-InfestedTrees,”andaddedadditionallanguageandanaddendumtoprovidefurtherresourcestothepublicforpropermanagement.Theseimprovementstotheordinancedonotalterthesentimentoftheoriginalordinance;however,theyemphasizetheimportanceofnoxiousweedmanagementandempowerresidentswiththetoolstoproperlymanagetheirland.TheexpansionoftheNoxiousWeedOrdinanceisessentialindemonstratingtheimportanceofcontrollingthespreadofinvasiveplantsinEstesPark.RockyMountainNationalParksupportsthisupdateasithelpsensuretheTownofEstesParkproactivelysupportsnoxiousweedmanagement,providesresidentswithadequateresourcestoproperlymanagetheirproperty,andhelpsprotectthenaturalresourcesofEstesParkandthesurroundingareasfromunnaturalchangestoecologicalprocesses.ThankyouforyourconsiderationfortheupdatedNoxiousWeedOrdinance.Wearepleasedtoprovideoursupportandhopeyouwilltoo.Sincerely,DaaSidles,Superintendentn3.57 Colorado Native Plant Society PO Box 200 Loveland, CO 80522 Board of Trustees Town of Estes Park P.O. Box 1200 Estes Park, CO 80517 4/17/19 Dear Town of Estes Park Mayor and Trustees, We are contacting you to provide our support for the updated weed ordinance proposed by the Parks Advisory Board (PAB). The PAB has worked to enhance and expand the language of the Noxious Weed Ordinance within the Town of Estes Park Codes. In recent years, the Town of Estes Park and surrounding areas have seen an increase in the population and diversity of noxious weeds on the landscape. These noxious weeds have detrimental impacts on the ecological processes in Estes Park area. Some of these impacts include loss of wildlife habitat, changes in wildfire resiliency, and decreases in native plant growth. The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources has recognized these impacts and recently updated their noxious weed resources, including the Larimer County Noxious Weed Management Plan. The Parks Advisory Board has updated the Town of Estes Park Noxious Weed Ordinance by establishing it as an independent chapter, similar to the “Beetle-Infested Trees,” and added additional language and an addendum to provide further resources to the public for proper management. These improvements to the ordinance do not alter the sentiment of the original ordinance; however, they emphasize the importance of noxious weed management and empower residents with the tools to properly manage their land. The expansion of the Noxious Weed Ordinance is essential in demonstrating the importance of controlling the spread of invasive plants in Estes Park. The Colorado Native Plant Society​ ​supports this update as it helps ensure the Town of Estes Park proactively supports noxious weed management, provides residents with adequate resources to properly manage their property, and helps protect the natural resources of Estes Park and the surrounding areas from unnatural changes to ecological processes. Thank you for your consideration for the updated Noxious Weed Ordinance. We are pleased to provide our support and hope you will too. Sincerely, Erica Cooper Restoration Committee Chair Colorado Native Plant Society       May 14, 2019 • Basics of Annexations June 11, 2019 • Downtown Estes Loop Quarterly Update • Revisions to Stormwater Regulations in Response to Colorado Water Conservation Board Non-compliance Letter September 10, 2019 • Downtown Estes Loop Quarterly Update Items Approved – Unscheduled: • Estes Park Housing Authority Project on Highway 7 – Part II • Discussion with Town Prosecutor and Municipal Judge • Future of Human Resources Management • Distributed Energy Discussion • Process for Board Review of Compliance with Governance Policies Items for Town Board Consideration: None Future Town Board Study Session Agenda Items April 23, 2019 58