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Jjown of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, September 28, 2000
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 28th day of
September, 2000.
Committee:Chairman Doylen, Trustees Barker and Habecker
Attending:Trustees Barker and Habecker
Absent:Chairman Doylen, Manager Marsh
Also Attending: Town Administrator Widmer, Directors Hinze, Kilsdonk,
Pickering, Stamey, and Deputy Town Clerk van Deutekom
Trustee Barker called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
A. Monthly Report. None.
2. MARKETING
Advertising Report. Director Pickering updated the Committee on
an Internet advertising test, the fourth quarter television commercial
schedule, and Front Range newspaper Christmas shopping ads.
Director Pickering noted that the advertising programs are supported
by Town Advertising Program funds and EPIC funds.
Conference Center Report. Director Pickering noted that the
Conference Center is currently hosting the Snow & Ice Conference.
This is the busiest part of the season with conferences scheduled
each week until Thanksgiving. Director Pickering expressed
appreciation to the staff at the Holiday Inn for the outstanding meals
and service provided to the conference attendees.
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3. SENIOR CENTER
Monthly report. Jody Thompson, Senior Center Director, reported
on meals, activities, fund raising and the transit programs. Director
Thompson will present a Center Usage Report at the end of the
year.
MUSEUM
Monthly Report. Director Kilsdonk briefed the Committee on
upcoming events and attendance statistics.
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B. Postcard Exhibit Report. Curator Record presented a report on
the “Wish You Were Here” Postcard Exhibit. This exhibit opened in
February and will end January, 2001.
C. Collections Rehousing Report. Curator Record updated the
Committee on the Collections Rehousing project and explained how
grant funds were used to improve museum storage. Additional grant
funds totaling $4,294 have been approved from the National
Endowment for the Humanities to complete the Collections
Rehousing project. Director Kilsdonk reported that the National
Endowment for the Humanities requested use of the application
(prepared by Curator Record) to be used as an example for other
institutions requesting funds. Director Kilsdonk noted that this is a
great compliment to Curator Record’s work on the grant application.
5. SPECIAL EVENTS
A. Celebrate Estes Committee Request. Director Hinze introduced
Dan Via and Sharleen Westfield from Business Advocates who
updated the Committee on Celebrate Estes events scheduled
December 9 & 10, 2000. Director Hinze summarized the following
requests:
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All Elkhorn Avenue loading zones to be coned similar as
for Parades.
Permits for use of Bond Park and Tregent Park have been
filed. Riverside Plaza; Transit Center to be included.
Request use of the Bond Park fire pit (similar to Sing-A-
Long use during summer months). Chief Dorman to verify
approval.
Request permission for Don Gardner to conduct carriage
rides. The pick-up/drop-off area will be on the south side
of Elkhorn Avenue near Bond Park. Director Hinze will
verify carriage route map.
The Committee recommends approval of the requests as
presented above pending Chief Dorman’s approvai of fire pit
use and Director Hinze’s approval of the carriage route map.
B. 2000-2001 Rooftop Rodeo Committee/Officer Appointments.
Jo Adams, President
Jacquie Buckert
Trudy Carra de Salero
Gary Cleveland, Vice-President
Don Cunningham
Amy Davies
Dave McPhee
Judy McPhee
Sean Murray
Art Mutschler
Ruth Mutschler
Kenna Pittman
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Rick Dill
Roy Erickson
Shawn Frazier
Debbie Holgorsen, Secretary
Chief Jenista
Joyce Kitchen
Johi Kokjohn
Ed Lewis
Marianna Lewis
Bob Seifert
Mary Jo Seifert
Donnell Thompson
Janelle Urista
Joan Van Horn
Ralph Walls
Steve Wilson
Ken Hobert, Honorary
Chuck Thomas, Honorary
The Committee recommends approval of the 2000/2001 Rooftop
Rodeo Committee as presented.
C. 2001-2003 Rodeo Production Contract. Director Hinze presented
the Powder River Rodeo, LLC contract and explained the changes.
Although the contract provides for a 3-year term, the contract will be
renewed/funded every year. The Committee recommends
approval of the contract as presented.
Jo Adams, President of the Rooftop Rodeo Committee updated the Committee
on arena improvements for the upcoming year and progress on the 75th
Anniversary celebration.
The Elk Fest is scheduled October 14-15 and brochures and signs have been
distributed.
There being no further business. Trustee Barker adjourned the meeting at
9*25 a.m.
Rebecca van Deutekom, Deputy Town Clerk
APPROVED
OCT 1 0 2000
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
ROARD OF TRUSTEES,