HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Community Development Committee 07-26-2001 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, July 26, 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
26th day of July, 2001.
Committee: Chairman Doylen, Trustees Barker and Habecker
Attending: Chairman Doylen and Trustee Habecker
Absent: Trustee Barker
Also Attending: Assistant Town Administrator Repola, Director Hinze,
Community Development Director Joseph, Advertising
Manager Marsh, Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
Chairman Doylen called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
SPECIAL EVENTS REPORT.
1. Entertainment Permit for Riverside Plaza – Request to Modify Policy
Manual. Director Hinze reported that 3 years ago the Special Events
Department developed an Entertainment Permit that allowed a licensed
organizer to arrange, screen, and schedule entertainment in “designated show
areas” at Bond Park, Tregent Park, Riverside Plaza and Barlow Plaza. Director
Hinze introduced Dick Orleans, the entertainment organizer, who requested
changing the Permit to include the entire Riverside Plaza area for entertainment
and not limiting the entertainers to the grass area amphitheater. The
Entertainment Permit would be changed as follows: #8 – delete the words
“designated show area.”
The Committee recommends approval of the revision to the Entertainment
Permit as contained in the Policy Manual. Assistant Town Administrator
Repola noted that entertainers in Riverside Plaza should not impede traffic flow
thru the Plaza.
2. Event Critiques.
Wool Market: June 14-17; 11th year event; one of the top 3 fiber festivals in the
United States; Alpaca exhibitors remain at the maximum; sheep and llamas
decreased slightly; the Alpaca Breeders of Colorado support the show in large
numbers.
Miniature Horse Show: June 20-24; 17th year event; horse numbers down this
year because of 2 other exhibitor conflicts; effortless show to have on the
grounds for staff; they have requested to return in 2002.
Arabian Horse Show and Cutting Show: June 27, 30/July 1 (Cutting); July 6-8
(Arabian); 7th year event; animal numbers were up over past 2 years for the
Arabian Show and slightly down for the Cutting Show.
Rooftop Rodeo: July 10-15; 75th year event; Rodeo was excellent; the 75th
Celebration went very well; the new chutes and pens provide an easier and
safer production.
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Discussion was held regarding the use of a credit card “swipe” machine during
next year’s Rodeo. Staff will research the benefits of using the credit card
machine and adding a phone line to the ticket booth.
2. Event Critiques: (continued)
Estes Cycling Challenge: June 23-24; 1st year event; 451 cyclists registered;
very organized; met with Police Department and State Patrol prior to the event;
all 3 races went well.
Ride the Rockies: June 21-22; the cyclists stated they enjoyed the event
immensely; the Kiwanis Club and Lions Club served the meals and both groups
were very pleased with funds raised.
3. Contract. Director Hinze reported that the American Barrel Association will sign
a contract June 30th for their event scheduled August 25-26, 2001. The
Committee recommends approval of the American Barrel Association
contract as discussed.
ADVERTISING REPORT. Manager Marsh presented the Des Moines Register noting
that the new editor of Better Homes & Gardens listed Rocky Mountain National Park as
her favorite vacation destination. Manager Marsh reported that requests for vacation
planners are up 6.15%, 800 Calls are down 12.65%, e-mailed requests are up 35%, and
advertising general requests for vacation planners are up 16.91%. Other areas
discussed include the summer promotion calendar, Engage Media test,
television/newspaper schedules, and works in progress.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT.
Director Joseph reported that Alison Chilcott has been hired as a Planner in the
Community Development Department. Ms. Chilcott has a Masters Degree in Planning
and is experienced in affordable housing issues.
Director Joseph updated the Committee on upcoming Code revisions. Areas discussed
include the annexation process, condominium ownership conversions, cross reference
corrections, definition additions and revisions, B&B provisions, geological/wildfire
hazard maps, building height variances, land use issues in the single family residential
district, floor area ratios and exemptions, accessory use issues, set-back provisions,
submittal requirements, subdivision standards, simplification of the Sign Code, and
building permit trends.
There being no further business, Chairman Doylen adjourned the meeting at 9:26 a.m.
Rebecca van Deutekom, Deputy Town Clerk