HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Community Development Committee 1992-11-05BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
/Community Development Committee
November 5, 1992
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Chairman Barker, Trustees Hix and Dekker
All
Administrator Klaphake, Community Development
Director Stamey, Advertising Manager Marsh,
Museum Director Swain, Clerk O'Connor
Absent:None
Chairman Barker called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M.
1992 ADVERTISING PROGRAM - UPDATE.
Year-to-date statistics and graphs for the 1992
were presented: packet reguests have increased 8.38%,
calls have increased 20.15%; packet requests and telephone
inauiries have surpassed the total year of 1991. Cost Per Inquiry
SloigS OotXr lsP$3.25 compared to $3.28 for.vt?e saIP ?tS°?haS
1991 y The low C.P.I. has been maintained in spite of the fact that
a significant p;rt of the program was shifted into more upscale
travel magazines.
The Christmas Parade insert will be placed in front-range dailies
Pa?ional magaSne ad is in the early development stage.
1993 BPDGET REQUEST - ARTS SUPPO^.
, j t.,, ■i-'hfh AT*t Center of Estes Park, Judy
$3;500; "Art Galleries & °f„/S_te|6P33^Efor a total 1993
and 4-year sales tax revenue f t^at should the Town elect
Budget request of $1_2'.3,3®a b?oad-based approach (visual,
to fund a portion of tl:\e . l^urfViiv -reviewed. The Committee
performing, etc.) wo^:!; a® .^penaing a Committee recommendation
^r0hr?r£unedrth9eUeartSbeine?rtalP,enandn9hoW such funding relates to
the recent passage of Amendment 1.
ouT..r.n,ST. »PTS gOUMCIL OF ESTES PhPK (nnCBP) - REPORg.
cary Elting, -t//rcrw\sPUrertriis^^^ “"S
comprised1 Of its Council 1?emb^g| alJ:hareged ^ith thi de^lopSiof
f d=t M^clfSeCse -
rertiri:t obfy - bs?rt7fa a^f£;uohbe^^^^^
undertake as a meanJ io^5Jgtoaether toward building such ana resolution to continue to -F-i ed as target elements
organization. Five "communication, liaison
for development of a cul^|Jr eduCation. Recommendations will
financial resource, Pla^nl^g' ^r discussion, finalizing thembe presented to the Arts Council for d7sncfuoSrsmati'on from the third
into a comprehensive i L recommendations and description
meeting which included a rep presented. CACEP requested any
of the "imagine i!^enftinancial assistance be deferred until
discussion for potential _jdi4-ionai information, such time as CACEP provides additional inrorma
imnSlNr. RTTRVEY - PRESENTATION BY RON HARVEY.
j ^ a "Survey of Rental Housing in theRon Harvey prepared and donated a y
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Estes Park Area" dated November 4, 1992. Mr. Harvey reviewed the
survey in detail concluding that there appears to be good evidence
to support a need for units below $300/month; "affordable” housing
needs of the low to moderate income group are being met by 80% of
the present inventory, and there is a demand for more 2 and 3-
bedroom rental units in the $550-725/month range. Mr. Harvey
suggested the Town encourage and support a more cooperative stance
with developers. Staff identified three categories of housing:
intense subsidy (a project in need of a federal grant); affordable
housing (project that does not necessarily list low monthly rent);
and private projects (no government involvement). The Town is well
underway in discussing "fee waivers" - additional information will
be forthcoming. The Committee expressed their appreciation to Mr.
Harvey for his analysis.
BIKE PATHS PLANNING UPDATE.
Special Projects Manager Joseph reported that a grant proposal has
been submitted to the US West Colorado Initiatives Program.
Technical assistance to perform an economic impact study plus
producing an information package for a trail project which would
eventually link downtown Estes Park with Rocky Mountain National
Park via the Big Thompson and Fall River stream corridors was
requested in the proposal. The Town will use whatever
opportunities are given with respect to easements, returning to the
highway right-of-way when necessary. However, the Town has no
intention of pursing easements without resident concurrence.
Currently, the State Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation
allocates grant funds for trails which require a minimum local
match of 50%. Additionally, annual Conservation Trust Fund
proceeds may be available for this purpose. A new source of
funding is now available through the enhancement program associated
with the Federal Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act.
Specific guidelines for the allocation of these funds will be made
available later this year. Recent passage of Amendment #8 may also
provide funding for this type of project. As competition for the
above-referenced funding will be intense, the Committee recommends
staff continue to work on this project.
MUSEUM REPORT.
Director Swain presented the monthly statistics for September,
noting that visitor counts have matched those of 1988, with a year-
to-date total of 6,829 people. The Committee reviewed a revised
Mission Statement which will be further refined and submitted for
approval in December.
REPORTS.
Director Stamey reported the funds were budgeted in 1992 for the
purchase of a computer. One bid has been received and staff
requested authorization to purchase said equipment contingent upon
evaluation of all bids and adherence to the budget allocation. The
Committee recommends staff's request, as conditioned above, be
approved.
There being no further business. Chairman Barker adjourned the
meeting at 11:11A.M.
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