HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Community Development & Community Services Committee 2014-09-25RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, September 25, 2014
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT /
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer
County, Colorado. Meeting held in Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the
25th day of September, 2014.
Committee:
Absent:
Also Attending:
Chair Ericson, Trustees Holcomb and Phipps
None
Administrator Lancaster, Directors Chilcott and Fortini,
Managers Mitchell and Lynch, Coordinators Jacobson and
Wells, Chief Building Official Birchfield, and Recording
Secretary Limmiatis
Trustee Ericson called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
None.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
• Senior Services Quarterly Report — Manager Mitchell updated the Committee on the
first Families and Seniors Together (F.A.S.T.) event, work completed with the
Larimer County Office on Aging, the United Way 211-To-Go program, increased
attendance and use of rental properties.
• September & October Event Report - Coordinator Jacobson discussed the success
of the farmer’s market in Bond Park, flood recovery events, and the upcoming
events for the autumn season.
• Shuttle Update - Coordinator Wells stated ridership was down by 2% overall in 2014
from 2013, but there was a significant increase in ridership of the Brown Route. The
Shuttle Committee would review the stops and routes, and create activities to
promote the 10th year anniversary of the Estes Park Free Shuttles.
• Verbal Updates and Committee Questions -
o Director Fortini informed the Committee the “Climb On!” exhibit would open
September 26, 2014 in conjunction with the celebration of Rocky Mountain
National Park’s 100th Anniversary. The exhibit showcases the local history of
rock climbing and features a temporary photography exhibit which explores
bouldering in the area.
o Manager Lynch stated sales have been going great. The Event Center and all
venues throughout Town are being filled, new groups are interested in coming
to Town, and the Event Center/Pavilion website would be gong live soon.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.
FALCON RIDGE FEE WAIVER.
Director Chilcott presented the request from the Estes Park Housing Authority for an
additional waiver of $760.00 for the development application and administrative costs
related to the Falcon Ridge project. A fee waiver was previously granted for
development review and building permit fees. The request falls within the Fee Waiver
Policy to support affordable housing within Town. The Committee recommended the
approval of the Falcon Ridge Fee Waiver to be included as an Action Item with the
Amended Plat at the November 25, 2014 Town Board meeting.
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Community Development / Community Services - September 25, 2014 - Page 2
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
• Flood Recovery Update - Director Chilcott provided an overview of the Flood
Recovery efforts which have taken place within the past year and items that need to
be addressed including the Fall River and Fish Creek Master Plan, the possibility of
a Watershed Coalition, the grant funding of an Environmental Planner/Planner III,
future grant funding opportunities and the extension of the interim floodplain
regulations. The Committee requested Director Chilcott present a comprehensive
Fiood Recovery report at the October 28, 2014 Town Board meeting in conjunction
with the Ordinance to extend interim floodplain regulations.
• Verbal Updates and Committee Questions - Chief Building Official Birchfield stated
stakeholders would be targeted to obtain feedback for specific dangerous building
code updates and multiple meetings would be held to identify public concerns prior
to the adoption of the International Building Codes. He currently has the authority to
act if the public is in eminent danger and does not foresee the need to rush the
public outreach process.
There being no further business. Trustee Ericson adjourned the meeting at 9:32 a.m.
Barbara Jo Linfmiatis. Recordincfmiatis. Recording Secretary
APPROVED
OCT 1 4 2014
TOWN OF ESTES PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES