HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Community Development Committee 05-24-2001 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, May 24, 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
24th day of May, 2001.
Committee: Chairman Doylen, Trustees Barker and Habecker
Attending: All
Also Attending: Assistant Town Administrator Repola, Advertising Manager
Marsh, Director Hinze, Director Pickering, Recording
Secretary Wheatley
Absent: None
Chairman Doylen called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT. Chairman Doylen
distributed the 2001 Community Profile. The Committee requested a report from the
Community Development Director regarding the status of zoning changes, timing of the
revisions, and customer service issues. This update will be presented at the July
Community Development Committee meeting.
ADVERTISING REPORT. Manager Marsh reported on requests for information, May
6th Front Range Dailies ad insert, Better Homes & Gardens special Colorado Co-Op 2
page spread magazine ad, and web advertising. Concerns regarding the economy,
rising gas prices, and market softness were discussed.
CONFERENCE CENTER REPORT.
Director Pickering reported on current market trends. Comparisons were made with the
ski resorts and other summer resort areas. Future discussions will be held with the
State's marketing committee regarding their efforts. The 2001 Calendar for the
Conference Center was reviewed.
SPECIAL EVENTS DEPARTMENT.
Director Hinze reported on the Wool Market registrations and noted that Wool Market
workshops have filled faster this year than ever. The current hoof and mouth disease
publicity has caused some problems in attendance particularly in sheep and goats;
however, alpaca numbers are higher than ever.
A. Director Hinze reviewed the Riverside Rhythms Schedule of performers which
takes place at 3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at the Riverside Plaza
beginning June 11.
B. Summer Fairgrounds Events for 2001 were reviewed.
C. Director Hinze reported that Jazz Fest attendance was good and more from out-
of-town than in prior years. Noise level was successfully monitored.
There being no further business, Chairman Doylen adjourned the meeting at 9:18 a.m.
Meribeth Wheatley, Recording Secretary