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ixCommunity Development Committee
June 6, 1996
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Chairman Doylen, Trustees Barker and Marshall
All
Assistant Administrator Widmer, Directors
Stamey, Kilsdonk, Advertising Manager Marsh,
Conference Center Director Pickering, and
Deputy Clerk Kuehl
Absent: None
Chairman Doylen called the meeting to order at 8:02 a.m.
SCOTTISH FESTIVAL
Chairman Doylen reported that a meeting was held with Dr. Durward
to address concerns regarding facilities and police support. These
concerns will be discussed with the appropriate people. Dr.
Durward announced that he has assembled corporate sponsors for the
Scottish Festival, including British Airways, Crown Royal, radio
and television stations, and Safeway. Safeway will _generate 6
million ad images in the Rocky Mountain region, including a
SiscoSSt coupon9 Dr. Durward will _ distribute
50,000 by direct mail. Public Service Company will include an
information brochure in the August billings.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Advertising Report. Advertising Manager Marsh reported Virtual
Vilitois' Guide statistics: 29,973 home page accesses;
modifications include the addition of a c°nf««ncea^!Iltaerreapa3®' 3
links cage Table of Contents, lodging guide, and area
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to 44% only 13% obtained the web site address from magazines;
Trustee Barker Gaulhd13h jersey publication, included
reservations. Brices a ikit reauest.
information about Estes Park as a full?paqe article9on The
The Denver Post Empire Magazin^ 1v?^^adttather sIgLnt recommended
wool Market^ Good Morning America w;a^r hS®^raenCThe Baldpate
Estes Park as a destination eRsiCcaP|/s\eudlr In a
Historical Registry ceremony and Ricker Stucio w
Discovery Channel program entitled Home Matt
Peak-to-Peak Scenic Byway: Manager Marsh «P°rhteedsctehna^c
SirtStaCrl^tiranr\oth|o:riSf?qntCo0r?£r Manageme1;rt Plan,
scheduled for May 1997. A draft was distributed.
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Express cardholders. This brOt,gg^ Manager Marsh reported
in particular) as a vafthe Town was not aware of
that Estes Park wa®dn°h^nthe co'st ($60,000 per page) would ha^e
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Pickering presented the Group Lead form which was created three
years ago to disseminate leads for conference requests via fax to
local accommodations. A questionnaire, distributed to conference
organizers to denote satisfaction of conference services, was
received from the Radiology Technologists, noting that the overall
banquet services were excellent but that the audio and air
conditioning systems were not functioning properly. Both have been
repaired and upgraded. Bookings for the remainder of the year were
reviewed.
Community Profile: Director Stamey reported that the Community
Profile is a joint effort with the Town, the Chamber and the Board
of Realtors, and added that the 1996 edition is in distribution.
MUSEUM
Director Kilsdonk reported the following activities: the Fiber
Arts and Crafts exhibit public reception is scheduled for June 7;
the Big Thompson Flood opening reception attracted 250 people on
May 3 and received press coverage Front Range newspapers and
television stations; three events are scheduled in conjunction with
the Flood exhibit: David McComb, author of a book on the flood,
July 25; Remembrance Ceremony, July 31; first hand accounts of
survivors, reporters and rescuers, August 1; free admission on
Fathers' Day, June 16; a Studebaker Club Tour, June 30; and the
Fall River Road Season opening reenactment, July 2. The MacGregor
Charitable Trust has awarded the Friends of the Museum $1,000 in
support of the History Camp, scheduled for July 15-19 and August 5-
9. The Friends Board voted to support the acquisition of new
benches for the Museum grounds. Local artists will be solicited to
submit "create a bench" ideas. The Board also voted to contribute
$1,350 for upgrades in the Museum kitchen. Director Kilsdonk
reported that a survey is being conducted with past Friends of the
Museum to determine the reasons for non-renewal and^ to gather
suggestions for changes. The new Assistant Curator is Michelle
Zupan, who also works at the Denver Natural History Museum.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Rooftop Rodeo & Western Heritage Report: Rooftop Rodeo President
Gary O'Connor thanked the volunteer Rodeo Committee (1,200+
contributed hours), the corporate sponsors, and the Town for the
continued support of the 70th anniversary Rooftop Rodeo and Western
Heritage Days. O'Connor reported that the many events
scheduled to appeal to_ all ages. Chairman Doylen commended
President O'Connor for his efforts.
Christmas Parade Contract: Assistant Administrator Widmer reported
that the 1996 Christmas Parade contract is similar to previous
years, with the addition that the Coordinator will provide the
volunteers with workers' compensation insurance. The Committee
recommends approval of the Christmas Parade Contract as presented.
June Events: Chairman Doylen noted that events_ scheduled for June
include the Wool Market, Quarter Horse Show, Miniature Horse Show
and Scandinavian Festival.
CACEP Liaison: Trustee Barker reported that the $10,000 regifting
program provided to CACEP by the Town has been f
approximately 12 local art groups, and added that CACEP has
contributed $587 to provide judging for these awards.
There being no further business. Chairman Doylen adjourned the
meeting at 9:02 a.m.
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Tina Kuehi, Deputy Town Clerk
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