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Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado March 10,2020
Minutes of a Study Session meeting of the TOWN BOARD of the Town of
Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held at Town Hall in the
Board Room in said Town of Estes Park on the day of March,2020.
Board:Mayor Jirsa,Mayor Pro Tern Norris,Trustees Bangs,
Blackhurst,Cenac,Martchink and Zornes
Attending:Mayor Jirsa,Mayor Pro Tern Norris,Trustees Bangs,
Blackhurst,Cenac,Martchink,and Zornes
Also Attending:Town Adrninistrator Machalek,Assistant Town Administrator
Damweber,Town Attorney Kramer and Recording Secretary
Disney
Absent:None
Mayor Jirsa called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m.
DOWNTOWN ESTES LOOP QUARTERLY UPDATE.
Director Muhonen presented the Downtown Estes Loop quarterly update,and the
Technical Advisory Committee.They provided progress updates on right-of-way
acquisitions,the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town and CDOT and the
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)with Central Federal Lands Highway Division.TAC
proposed continuing work on the design and ROW acquisition efforts.Additionally,a
future amendment to both the Reimbursable Agreement and MOA would be proposed
to cornplete preliminary engineering,and resubmitting the 2019 BUILD Grant
application for funding of the Riverside and Rockwell bridges.The Board discussed
ownership and maintenance of Riverside Dr,inclusion of TABOR in the MOA.The next
quarterly update was scheduled for June 9,2020.
CONSIDERATION OF 2020 UNFUNDED PROJECT REQUESTS.
Director Hudson provided background on the 2020 Budget and development process
and highlighted the pending one-time expenditure projects,which were reviewed by the
Executive Leadership Team.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,staff recommended
delaying funding of pending projects till Summer 2020,when effects of COVID-19 on
revenue could be evaluated.Additionally,staff requested direction from the Board on a
future budget amendment to include unfunded request changes.The Board discussed
museum funding and prioritization of projects.The Board reached consensus to discuss
budget amendments at a study session in early Summer 2020.
PRESENTATION OF ORIGINAL FISH HATCHERY PROPOSALS.
Assistant Town Administrator Damweber presented the two original Fish Hatchery
Proposals.Frank Theis of CMS Planning and Development presented the Fish
Hatchery proposal.He highlighted budgetary projections,which would be updated,
emphasis on local businesses,the amount and type of housing proposed,cornmunity
outreach already conducted,and the timeline of the project.He detailed the concerns
and constraints dealing with sewer and water and requested the Board approve the
development and sale of the land.The Board sought clarification on price points.
Mark Theiss,Dave Bangs,Steve Lang,and Nathan Kinley presented The Encampment
development plan.They highlighted the amount and type of proposed housing,a
community gathering space,three phases for the development,and further
conversation to determine appropriate development.The Board sought clarification on
potential changes to the development plan,future development,and price points.
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Town Board Study Session —March 10,2020—Page 2
Following the presentations,the Board discussed costs of water infrastructure for
developments,maximizing the investment through infrastructure development,
formation of a sub-committee of the Board for more detailed analysis,issuing a request
for proposals,and land swapping.The Board reached consensus to continue the
discussion at the March 24,2020 study session.
TRUSTEE &ADMINSTRATOR COMMENTS &QUESTIONS.
None.
FUTURE STUDY SESSION AGENDA ITEMS.
Trustee Bangs requested the Board revisit options for remote meetings considering the
COVID-1 9 pandemic.It was determined to schedule the discussion for March 24,2020.
Town Administrator Machalek requested the Board review the cancellation of the April
24,2020 study session for the reception and recognition of outgoing Trustees and
Mayor.It was determined to cancel the April 24,2020 study session.
There being no further business,Mayor Jirsa adjourned the m 4 p.m.
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