HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Community Development & Community Services Committee 2015-02-26RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, February 26, 2015
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
26th day of February, 2015.
Committee:
Absent:
Also Attending:
Chair Ericson, Trustees Holcomb and Phipps
Town Administrator Lancaster
Finance Officer McFarland, Directors Winslow, Chilcott and
Fortini, Managers Mitchell, Salerno, and Lynch, Coordinator
Wells, and Recording Secretary Limmiatis
Trustee Ericson called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
None.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions - Chair Ericson inquired about the grant
application for the Downtown Visioning Project, the Moraine Avenue Bridge
replacement, the sign code and a Downtown Development Authority. Director
Chilcott stated the grant for the Downtown Visioning Project was submitted and a
response would be received by mid-March, the sign code project has obtained the
information needed to proceed, a notice of intent for the Moraine Avenue bridge
replacement was submitted to the Office of Emergency Management who will advise
staff on whether or not to proceed, and involvement in a Downtown Development
Authority is dependent upon direction from the Town Administrator.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
NEW EVENT IN BOND PARK - WINE FESTIVAL, . „ , . ■
Director Winslow presented the Wine Festival to be held in Bond Park during an
undetermined weekend in August. This event would include wine sales, samples, and
education as well as food vendors, music, entertainment and mi®celan®°^®
merchandise that would not compete with downtown merchants. Staff would also seeK
the approval of the road closures of the 100 Block of MacGregor Avenue and the south
parking lot of Park Lane. The Committee recommended th® aPFrn0/cal_of the w,n®
Festival to be included as a Consent Item at the March 10, 2015 Town Board
meeting.
NEW FVFNT IN BOND PARK - RELAY FOR LiFE WALK.
Director Winslow presented the Relay for Life Walk wmcn would be d
High School track to Bond Park on July 18, 2015 from noon to rnidnigM. This even' has
been reviewed and approved by the Police Department. A shuttle would be provided tor
participants to take them to and from the fairgrounds to alleviate parking concerns. Mike
Oline, event coordinator, stated the event would be celebrating its fourteenth yean The
purpose of the walk is to raise awareness and disseminate inf°rmation_about cancer
and treatment. The Committee recommended the approval of *b® f°B L'L
Walk to be included as an Consent Item at the March 10, 2015 Town Board
meeting.
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NEW EVENT IN BOND PARK - DUCK FESTIVAL.
Director Winslow presented the Duck Festival to be held in Bond Park on May 2, 2015
in conjunction with the Rotary Club’s annual Duck Race. The Festival would include live
entertainment, face painting, food vendors, pony rides and booths for local non-profit
organizations to promote their activities. The Committee recommended the approval
of the Duck Festival to be included as a Consent Item at the March 10, 2015 Town
Board meeting.
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
• 2014 Annual Report - Director Winisow reported the goals met by the Fairgrounds
and Events Division and the highlights of the event season.
o Senior Services Division - Manager Mitchell stated the Senior Center had the
highest attendance on record, as well as increases in meals served, fitness
classes held, and rental spaces booked.
o Estes Park Museum Division - Director Fortini reiterated that attendance was
down overall due to the change of venue for the Coolest Car Show and
failure of the Estes Park Museum & Friends Foundation Inc. to conduct their
Historic Tour. The Museum lifted the collections hold in 2014 and received a
large donation of newspapers from the Trail Gazette. The Climb On! Exhibit
provided opportunities to celebrate Rocky Mountain National Park’s
centennial, inform the public of the rich climbing history in the area, gather
oral histories, obtain public loans, and work closely with the community.
o Visitor Services Division - Manager Salerno reported the second busiest year
since the Visitor Center opened in its current location and plans to host an
open house again this year on April 30, 2015.
o Estes Park FREE Shuttles - Coordinator Wells informed the Committee of the
continued success of the Estes Park Free shuttles. It appears ridership has
plateaued at around 90,000 riders.
o Sales & Marketing - Manager Lynch provided an overview of the new Estes
Park Events Complex website. The grand opening for the Events Center
would be on May 8, 2015.
• Verbal Updates and Committee Questions - Trustee Holcomb inquired about the
condition of the stall barns. Director Winslow stated staff is investigating scraping
and painting the barns to improve the visual appearance until they are torn down.
There being no further business. Trustee Ericson adjourned the meeting at 9:52 a.m.
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Barbara Jo Limmiatis, Recording Secretary
APPROVED
MAR 1 0 2015
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
board of trustees