HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Community Development Committee 10-25-2001 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, October 25, 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
25th day of October, 2001.
Committee: Chairman Doylen, Trustees Barker and Habecker
Attending: All
Absent: None
Also Attending: Assistant Town Administrator Repola, Directors Joseph,
Kilsdonk, Special Events Coordinator Wright, Deputy Clerk
van Deutekom
Chairman Doylen called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
MUSEUM REPORT.
1. Federal Grant Award. Director Kilsdonk reported that the Museum was
awarded a General Operating Support Grant from the Institute of Museum and
Library Services (IMLS) and will receive $29,780 over the next 2 years. The
funds will be used to support the Museum’s new emphasis on educational
outreach.
2. Attendance. Attendance and admission graphs were presented.
SENIOR CENTER REPORT.
Joann Thompson, Senior Center Director, reported on Senior Center activity, Meals on
Wheels, and plans to generate increased activity at the Center.
ADVERTISING REPORT.
Assistant Town Administrator Repola reported that total requests for information are up
4.8%, 800 calls are down 17%, e-mailed requests are up 22%, and advertising
generated requests for information are up 5.8%. Other areas discussed include the
Christmas Parade/Holiday Shopping newspaper insert, 2002 television commercial,
2003 Vacation Planner, and spring magazine ads.
SPECIAL EVENTS REPORT.
1. Event Critique. Elk Fest October 12-14; 3rd year event; venue changed from
the Fairgrounds to Bond Park, Marys Lake Lodge, and property on Fish
Hatchery Rd.; attendance at the opening ceremony was poor, but overall
attendance was higher than last year and elk were in abundance. Staff
commended the members of the Elk Fest Committee for a successful event.
2. Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) Use of Barn W for Inline
Skating – Request Approval. Special Events Coordinator Wright presented a
standard agreement between the Town and EVRPD to use a portion of Barn W
for inline skating and Dog Obedience classes; the rental time is mid-January
2002 to April 2002; and the District will provide nets to prevent damage to the
building. The Committee recommends approval of the Agreement with
EVRPD for the use of Barn W as presented.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.
Director Joseph presented the monthly and annual building permit summary and
updated the Committee on the progress of the Estes Valley Development Code
revisions. Committee discussion included the Building Code, building permit process,
and ISO and construction standards.
There being no further business, Chairman Doylen adjourned the meeting at 9:10 a.m.
Rebecca van Deutekom, Deputy Town Clerk