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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Parks Advisory Board 2015-09-18 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, September 18th, 2015 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Parks Advisory Board of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall Rooms 202 & 203, in said Town of Estes Park on the 18th day of September, 2015. Present: Merle Moore Celine Lebeau Dewain Lockwood Terry Rustin Ronna Boles Also Present: Greg Muhonen, Director of Public Works Bob Holcomb, Trustee Liaison Kevin McEachern, Public Works Operations Manager Brian Berg, Parks Division Supervisor Tonya Ziegler, Parks Maintenance Worker Jen Imber, Public Works Administrative Assistant Absent: Two Board Vacancies Chair Lebeau called the meeting to order at 11:04 a.m. GENERAL BUSINESS It was moved and seconded (Moore/Lockwood) to approve the August 21st meeting minutes and the motion passed unanimously. Tonya Ziegler presented an idea for the Riverwalk pedestrian tunnel under Hwy 36 near the Visitor Center. The artwork surrounding the tunnel works well, but the tunnel itself remains dark and dank. A laser light product was proposed that would be bolted onto the concrete and shine onto the opposite wall. The lights would create a slow-moving and colorful lighting effect that would work well with the interactive nature of the ongoing musical instrument installations along the Riverwalk. Concerns were expressed by PAB members about the nature of the technology as well as the safety issue of reducing the bright lights inside the tunnel. The lights could be programmed to project during the day and early evening to light up the dark tunnel, with brighter lights programmed to switch on at night for safety. Vandalism of the lights was also a concern. It was suggested to contact CDOT regarding this project to find out if they would give it a green light. PAB found the idea interesting and unique and encouraged Parks to move forward to see if the project is possible and practical to implement. Parks Advisory Board – September 18th, 2015 – Page 2 Brian Berg reported the Noontime Rotary Club, who was the original donor of the green apple sculpture in front of the Library, would like to add a plaque to the sculpture giving a history of the piece and its artist. They would like to appear before PAB at the October meeting and justify this new addition to the sculpture. REVISIONS TO AIPP POLICIES Changes were made regarding the insurance portion of the Artwork Loan Agreement form as approved at the last meeting. Brian Berg spoke with the Museum regarding items they receive on loan and how insurance is applied to these pieces. Additional insurance on such pieces is so minimal the cost is generally absorbed by the Town. Documenting and photographing a loaned piece is key to making sure the item is returned to its owner in the condition it was received by the Town. Merle Moor is working with Terry Rustin and Jen Imber to produce a tri-fold pamphlet advertising the AIPP program. Discussion was held on the format of documents in editable pdf form. Given the limited space allocated to form fields, the board suggested adding an “other” box to provide room for extra text, if needed. With no other business to discussed, a motion was made and seconded (Lebeau/Boles) to adjourn the meeting at 11:54 am, with all voting in favor.