HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board Study Session 2019-10-08RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado October 8,2019
Minutes of a Study Session meeting of the TOWN BOARD of the Town of
Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held at Town Hall in the
Rooms 202/203 in said Town of Estes Park on the 8th day of October 2019.
Board:Mayor Jirsa,Mayor Pro Tern Norris,Trustees Bangs,
Blackhurst,Cenac,Martchink,and Zornes
Attending:Mayor Jirsa,Mayor Pro Tern Norris,Trustees Blackhurst,
Cenac,Martchink,and Zornes
Also Attending:Town Administrator Machalek,Town Attorney Kramer,Town
Clerk Williamson and Recording Secretary Beers
Absent:Trustee Bangs
Mayor Jirsa called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m.
DOWNTOWN PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN PHASE I RESULTS AND PHASE II
IMPLEMENTATION.Staff presented the results from Phase I of the Plan which
included full implementation in 2019.At the September 24,2019 study session the
Board requested:Colorado peer pricing overview,parking management and
infrastructure triggers,and points of information related to sales tax revenue,traffic
counts,overall parking supply and parking utilization (2005,2013 and 2018).Staff
requested direction from the Board on whether the current parking experience,as
illuminated by Phase I implementation results supports the Town’s mission to provide
high-quality,reliable services for the benefit of citizens,guests and employees.Options
provided by staff included:no change,Phase II implementation of seasonal paid
parking,or additional options provided by the Board.Estes Valley Steering Committee
member Captain Rose provided an overview of his participation on the committee.He
stated coordination between Parking and Transit and the Police Department have been
positive.Transportation Advisory Board members Tom Street and Chair Belle Morris
stated their support for the implementation of Phase II.Manager Solesbee reviewed
data collected in 2019 and stated the main objective of Phase II would be
implementation of the Board-approved Downtown Parking Management Plan (DPMP).
Phase II recommendations would be implementation of paid parking for 35%of
available spaces downtown,remaining downtown core parking would remain free.
Jessica Hemandez,Apex Design Group reviewed the data and provided analysis of the
data collected.Board comments have been summarized:the Board questioned whether
manual data was collected and what the margin of error was for manual collection;the
Board questioned the attendance during the month of June reporting high for the Event
Center parking lot;how does the Town increase utilization of the parking garage and
Events Center parking;whether an increase in shuttle frequency at the parking garage
would increase utilization;motivation to park outside of the downtown area must be
convenient and questioned how paid parking implementation occurs based on 85%use
capacity data.The Board requested staff research paid parking implementation
benefits and parking time reductions,which methods can increase parking use at
currently existing parking locations and shuttle frequency increases at the Event Center
and parking garage.
REVIEW OF BOARD COMPENSATION FOR 2020.Town Clerk Williamson stated
Board compensation is reviewed prior to each Municipal Election year as requested by
the Town Board since 2012.The last review was conducted in December 2017 with the
Board approving an increase in Board salaries for members newly elected in 2018:
Mayor -$11,000,Mayor Pro Tern -$9,000,and $8,000 for Trustees.Staff reviewed the
salaries for Mayor,Mayor Pro Tern and Trustees for the communities reviewed in past
years and in 2019 found current salaries are within the average salaries.The Town’s
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current salaries rank in the midpoint for all positions.The midpoint has been the
compensation policy for Town employees since 2013.Additionally,staff reviewed the
Board salaries versus health insurance premiums for 2019 and the proposed premiums
for 2020 and fund the premiums are well within the bi-weekly salary ranges if a Board
member were to select full coverage options.Staff recommended maintaining the
current Board salaries which are within the mid-range of other municipalities and
requested Board input.The Board requested staff consider the housing market and cost
of living increases compared to other municipalities,time taken away from members
occupations,and the Denver Consumer Price Index (DCPI)and provide feedback.
Trustee Martchink recommended a review of an increase in Board salaries for members
newly elected in 2020 at:Mayor -$15,000,Mayor Pro Tem -$12,500,and $10,000 for
Trustees.Staff would research the benefits package and cost savings for individuals
serving on the Board along with the area medium income charts.Staff would bring
forward a proposal at an upcoming Town Board meeting.
TRUSTEE &ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS &QUESTIONS.
Town Clerk Williamson requested and Board consensus was to hold a special study
session with the Board and Director Hunt to discuss the ISA regarding Land Use on
October 29,2019.Additionally,Town Clerk Williamson stated for consistency Trustee
Chats would be held on the third Thursday of each month.This will avoid confusion for
the public and outline a consistent schedule for Board participation.
The Mayor stated there have been ongoing conversations regarding participation in the
Northern Colorado Regional Tourism Authority (RTA)or the potential formation of an
Estes Park RTA.He stated more information would be provided to the Board when it is
available.
FUTURE STUDY SESSION AGENDA ITEMS.
The Board agreed to discuss the Land Use ISA options and Parking update continued
to October 22,2019.The Visit Estes Park Operating Plan would be reviewed on
November 12,2019 regular meeting.Items moved to approved —unscheduled were
transit philosophy discussion (Brown Route)and reversing the decriminalization of the
municipal code.
There being no further business,Mayor Jirsa adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m.
rIaBeers,Recording Secretary