HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board Study Session 2020-08-13RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado August 13,2020
Minutes of a Study Session meeting of the ESTES PARK 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 13th day of August 2020.
Board:Mayor Koenig,Mayor Pro Tern Martchink,Trustees Bangs,
Cenac,MacAlpine,Weberrneier and Younglund
Also Attending:Town Administrator Machalek,Assistant Town Administrator
Damweber,Town Attorney Kramer,and Town Clerk
Williamson
Absent:None
Meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m.by Mayor Koenig.
INTRODUCTION TO STRATEGIC PLANNING DURING COVID-19.
Town Administrator Machalek provided an overview of the strategic planning process
and the impact the COVID-1 9 pandemic would have on the process for 2021.The Town
has experienced approximately a 13%decrease in sales tax revenue through May
2020.Staff anticipates the decrease in sales tax revenues to continue through 2021
leaving little discretionary funds to allocate during the budgeting process.A strategic
plan continues to be important in allocating existing Town resources and capacity.
MISSION AND VISION AND OUTCOME AREAS.
The Board discussed the current Mission and Vision for the Town and revised each:
Vision:The Town of Estes Park will be an ever more vibrant and welcoming mountain
community.
Mission:The Mission of the Town of Estes Park is to provide high-quality,reliable
services for the benefit of our residents,guests,and employees,while being good
stewards of public resources and our natural setting.
Members of the Board raised concern on the perceived prioritization of the outcome
areas because of the numbering used,and it was suggested the numbering implies a
ranking.After further discussion,the Board agreed to alphabetize the list of outcome
areas and provide a clear statement identifying the list order does not denote a level of
importance or significance.The Board reviewed the Outcome Areas and maintained the
current list with minor edits to the statements as identified.
REVIEW STRATEGIC POLICY STATEMENTS.
The Board reviewed each of the policy statements and made the following suggested
changes:
Robust Economy —We have a diverse,healthy year-round economy.
Statement A revised:We will develop an inclusive,robust,and sustainable economy by
making our economic development decisions based on a triple bottom line model,
considering economic,social and environmental impacts and benefits.
Infrastructure —We have reliable,efficient and up-to-date infrastructure serving our
residents,businesses and guests.
Statement A revised:We will ensure water service reliability and redundancy.
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Statement B removed.
Statement C revised:We provide high quality,reliable,and sustainable electric service.
The following statements were added:We will encourage and support renewable
energy sources and storage.We will pursue the implementation of the Stormwater
Master Plan.We will ensure access to high-speed,high-quality,reliable Trailblazer
Broadband service.
Exceptional Guest Services —We are a preferred Colorado mountain destination
providing an exceptional guest experience.
Statement A revised to include the Estes Chamber of Commerce.
Statement E revised:The Town provides and encourages a high level of customer
service to our guests.
Statement F deleted.
Discussion was heard on the need to balance the type of events held and to focus on
family friendly events and focus less on alcohol-based events.
Public Safety,Health and Environment —Estes Park is a safe place to live,work,and
visit within our extraordinary natural environment.
Statement B revised:We are committed to safeguarding the lives and property of the
people we serve.
Outstanding Community Services —Estes Park is an exceptionally vibrant,diverse,
inclusive and active mountain community in which to work,live and play,with housing
available for all segments in our community.
Statement B revised:We will pursue land-banking opportunities as they align with the
Strategic Plan.
Statement C revised:We will financially support the expansion of the community’s infant
and toddler childcare capacity.
Government Services and Internal Support —We will provide high-quality,reliable
basic municipal services for the benefits of our citizens,guest and employees,while
being good stewards of public resources.
Outcome Area statement was revised:We provide high-quality support for all municipal
services.
Statement D revised:We strive to gain meaningful input from all community members.
Statement F revised:We support a culture of continuous improvement in our service
delivery.
Additional statement added:We operate with transparency,maintaining open
communication with all community members.
Transportation —We have safe,efficient and well-maintained multi-modal
transportation on systems for pedestrians,cyclists,vehicles and transit.
Outcome Area statement revised:We have safe,efficient and well-maintained multi
modal transportation systems for pedestrians,cyclists,motorists,and transit riders.
Statement F revised:We will consider the potential impacts of technology changes,
including electric and autonomous vehicles,in all transportation planning.
Statement C revised:We support having a sustainable,accessible,and efficient multi
modal transportation network.
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Town Financial Health —We maintain a strong and sustainable financial condition,
balancing expenditures with available revenues,including adequate cash reserves for
future needs and unanticipated emergencies.
No changes recommended by the Board.
There being no further business,Mayor Koenig adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m.
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a’ckie Williamson,Town Clerk