HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board Study Session 2020-08-25RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado August 25,2020
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 and Virtually in said Town of Estes Park on the 25th day of
August,2020.
Board:Mayor Koenig,Mayor Pro Tern Martchink,Trustees Bangs,
Cenac,MacAlpine,Weberrneier,and Younglund
Attending:Mayor Koenig,Mayor Pro Tern Martchink,Trustees Bangs,
MacAlpine,Webermeier,and Younglund
Also Attending:Town Administrator Machalek,Assistant Town Administrator
Damweber,Town Attorney Kramer and Recording Secretary
Disney
Absent:Trustee Cenac
Mayor Koenig called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
OPEN SPACE AND OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN.
Executive Director Jeffrey Boring provided an overview of the Open Space and Outdoor
Recreation Plan.He stressed the intention of the plan was not to be a regulatory
document,to define what makes the Estes Valley special.He highlighted proactive
conservation efforts,financial implications of conservation donations,land limitations,
public outreach and the planning process.The Board discussed conservation effects on
workforce housing,financial support from the Town,transfer of development rights,
neighborhood recreation,foundation for Town efforts,and next steps.
FUTURE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT -HR STRATEGIC PLAN.
Director Williamson provided an overview of the HR Strategic Plan which addresses key
areas of training and development,recruiting,selection and onboarding,retention,
engagement and communication,compensation and benefits,and infrastructure.She
highlighted the current services provided by Human Resources,the strategic planning
process,phased approach for implementation,and the structure of Human Resources.
The Board discussed exit interviews with departing employees,the options for Human
Resources structure,and the importance of Human Resources.
DISCUSSION ON HOLDING TRUSTEE TALKS.
This item was moved to the September 8,2020 Study Session.
TRUSTEE &ADMINSTRATOR COMMENTS &QUESTIONS.
None.
FUTURE STUDY SESSION AGENDA ITEMS.
Town Administrator Machalek provided the following schedule for upcoming Study
Session Agenda Items:September 8,2020 Discussion on Holding Trustee Talks,Semi
Annual Compliance Review of Governing Policy 1.10,Family Advisory Board
recommendations,and Childcare Funding Guidelines;September 22,2020 Update on
Community Childcare Efforts and Revisit Fee Waiver &Subsidy Policies;October 13,
2020 Future Funding of Arts in Public Places Program;and October 27,2020 Parking
Division Year in Review and Plans for 2021.
Trustee Younglund requested a discussion on adjusting the start time of Study Sessions
to allow more time for Board discussions during the meetings.It was determined staff
would adjust the agendas to allow for more discussion time.
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Town Board Study Session —August 25,2020 —Page 2
There being no further business,Mayor