HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Community Development Committee 09-27-2001 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, September 27, 2001
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado.
Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the
27th day of September, 2001.
Committee: Chairman Doylen, Trustees Barker and Habecker
Attending: All
Absent: None
Also Attending: Assistant Town Administrator Repola, Directors Joseph,
Pickering, Manager Marsh, Special Events Coordinator
Wright, Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
Chairman Doylen called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
SPECIAL EVENTS REPORT.
1. Event Critiques.
Hunter-Jumper July 20-August 12; 19th year event; Hunter-Jumper horse
industry is thriving; number of spectators down; approximately half the exhibitors
remain the entire 3 weeks; many downtown stores benefit from participant
shopping.
Riverside Rhythms July 11-August 29; 1st year event; 10 groups performed;
positive response from entertainers and merchants; very successful 1st year
event.
2. Grandstand Boxseat Chair Purchase – Request Approval. Special Events
Coordinator Wright reported that the present grandstand chairs were purchased
prior to 1989 and are in need of replacement. The following bids were received
to replace 400 grandstand chairs:
Bleachers International of Strasburg, CO $15.00/ea + shipping
Monroe Manufacturing of Colfax, IA $15.00/ea + shipping
The 2001 and 2002 Budgets include a total of $12,000 ($6,000 per year) to
replace 200 chairs/year. The Committee recommends approval to purchase
400 Samsonite poly-fold chairs from Bleachers International of Strasburg,
CO at a cost of $6,000 funded from the 2001 Budget with a portion of the
2002 budgeted funds to cover shipping costs.
3. 2001-2002 Rooftop Rodeo Committee/Officer Appointments. Jo Adams Art Mutschler
Jacquie Buckert Ruth Mutschler
Trudy Carra de Salero Pete Peters
Gary Cleveland, Vice-President Tanya Peters
Don Cunningham Kenna Pittman
Amy Davies Mike Richardson
Shaleen Duell Chris Schra
Delbert Hillman Bob Seifert
Debbie Holgorsen, Secretary Mary Jo Seifert
Chief Jenista Donnell Thompson
Joyce Kitchen, President Joan Van Horn
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Ed Lewis Ralph Walls
Marianna Lewis Steve Wilson
Dave McPhee Rick Dill, Honorary
Judy McPhee Ken Hobert, Honorary
Don Moor Chuck Thomas, Honorary
Sean Murray
The Committee recommends approval of the 2001/2002 Rooftop Rodeo
Committee as presented.
ADVERTISING REPORT.
Manager Marsh presented a copy of the National Geographic Traveler magazine listing
the top 50 places in America (2 of which are located in Colorado), and the 2001
Reader’s Choice Award from the Daily Camera in which Estes Park was voted the best
weekend getaway. He also reported that total requests for information are up 5.4%,
800 calls are down 18%, e-mailed requests are up 26%, and advertising generated
requests for information are up 7.12%. Other areas discussed include possible impacts
of the 9/11 National tragedy, including airline travel, the economy and security issues.
Actions planned include an expanded magazine schedule with regional emphasis.
CONFERENCE CENTER REPORT.
Director Pickering discussed the 2001 fall conference bookings. Areas discussed
include conference cancellations, the Consumer Confidence Index, and advertising
campaigns.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.
Director Joseph explained that the Planning Commission scheduled Public Hearing
dates to discuss Estes Valley Development Code revisions on September 17th and
October 22nd. Proposed revisions will be presented to the County Commissioners and
Town Board for approval.
There being no further business, Chairman Doylen adjourned the meeting at 8:58 a.m.
Rebecca van Deutekom, Deputy Town Clerk