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^Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, April 27, 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 27th day of April, 2000.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Doylen, Trustees Barker and Habecker
All
Town Administrator Widmer, Directors Kilsdonk, Hinze, Pickering,
Stamey, Thompson, Manager Marsh, Clerk O’Connor
Trustee Habecker
Chairman Doylen called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
CHAMBER RESORT ASSOCIATION fCRA).
CRA Director David Thomas briefed the Committee on the Estes Park Snowshoe
Adventure Series. With approximately 6,000 participants, the event was deemed a
success and plans are underway for next year’s event. The temporary shed placed in
the parking lot for this event should be removed by Friday, 4/28/00.
CRA is co-sponsoring “Colorado Tourism Week—Celebrate Tourism” May 7th. A block
party is planned from 1-5:00 p.m. on a portion of Glenarm St. in Denver to call attention
to tourism, the second largest industry in Colorado. Mr. Thomas confirmed CRA will
assist the Town Board in explaining the value of tourism to the local community.
SENIOR CENTER.
Director Thompson reported on Meals on Wheels (a brochure identifying all services
and activities will soon be ready for distribution); Fundraising ^reakfast Buffet, Sale of
Duck Race tickets, and appointment of a Fundraising Committee): Strategic Planning
(held 3 workshops), and Volunteer Recognition.
Activities (Spring Fling 4/27); Staffing (resignation of Marge Chudy); a Joint Open
House (w/the Museum); and the Heritage Garden were reviewed.
MUSEUM.
Director Kilsdonk briefed the Committee on upcoming events and attendance statistics.
In a memorandum dated April 27th, Director Kilsdonk provided background information
on a completed architectural study of the Museum as a means toward identifying and
addressing facility deficiencies. Jon Sypher, Vice President/Friends Board and Facility
Expansion Committee Chair, added that the Friends will match the Town’s funds for a
capital campaign feasibility study, and confirmed that the Friends understand and will
include maintenance, operation and staffing levels in the Study. Reasoning and
budgeting facts were discussed and staff is recommending the Town allocate up to
$3,000 in matching funds from the Museum’s 2000 Budget (Phase I Facility Expansion
Project - $39,098) toward funding a capital campaign feasibility study. The Committee
recommends approval to reallocate up to $3,000 as identified above for said
study.
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SPECIAL EVENTS.
Report on Facility Usage for Summer Season 2000. Director Hinze reported on the
following usage schedule planned for the 2000 Summer Season:
Fairgrounds - 72 days (May through October)
Bond Park - 18 days for Special Events, 36 for Campfire Sing-a-longs
Riverside Plaza -1
From May 20 through October 15, the total number of days Town facilities are utilized
is 149.
Staff is working on additional event days for the fairgrounds that could increase usage
by 14 days—usage would be rental of the facilities, not Town-sponsored.
Fairgrounds Mater Plan - Review. The original Master Plan developed by BRW was
accepted by the Town in 1984. A drawing indicating existing conditions in 1984 and
proposed Phases I, II and III were reviewed, with cost estimates provided for each
phase. Although certain improvements have been completed, work was performed in
the 80’s, thus certain areas are in need of repair. Consensus of the Committee was to
begin re-evaluating the fairgrounds, perhaps during the forthcoming Retreat.
Town Administrator Widmer clarified an article in the Rocky Mtn. News regarding
Currigan Exhibition Hall and a letter to the News from Genevieve Nicholas. The
Committee confirmed that the Town has no intention of responding to Denver’s RFP to
purchase/move the Hall (2.5 acres) to Stanley Park pursuant to cost, size and the
architecturally inappropriate structure.
Bike
Upcoming Events.
Director Hinze briefed the Committee on the Duck Race, Jazz Fest & Art Walk,
Rodeo, Antique Show and Art Market.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
Director Stamey presented the May 2000 Issue of the Estes Park Community Profile,
and reported the Estes Park Housing Authority will meet May 17 for their first meeting,
the Planner II position has been filled and the new employee will begin work May Is;
and staff is meeting with the County Planning to review necessary modifications to the
Development Code.
MARKETING.
Advertising Report. Manager Marsh reported on the Advertising Program providing
statistical information on requests for information, the banner ad test results. Copies of
the 1999 Mini-Conversion Study were presented, followed by a question and answer
period.. Various graphs for Vacation Planner requests, WATS Line calls, and e-mail
requests for information.
Conference Center. Director Pickering clarified Local Use at the Conference Center,
referring to existing conference policy and stated the focus for conferences remains on
the shoulder season. Today’s bookings by non-profits is approximately 50%.
Additionally, non-profits pay for direct expenses, and do not pay for room rental.
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Concerning the proposed atrium addition, Director Pickering stated that this expansion
has been postponed for approximately 1-2 years.
There being no further business, Chairman Doylen adjourned the meeting at 9:16 a.m.
Vickie O’Connor, CMC, Town Clerk
approved.
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