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Minutes of s regular meeting of the Estes Park Planning Commission,
held at the Tovm Hall, Tuesday, June 28, 7:30 P*M. Meeting called
to order by Chairman, Charles F. Hix. Present, G-lenn Prosser, Don
Griffith, C.A. Law, G.H. Glllan, G.M. Hunter, J.O. Mall, R.C. Brodie.
Secretary, Verne H. Fanton. Absent: Helen Hutchinson, E.R. Smith, Chas. Her^
Minutes of the regular meeting held on May 17th, read a.nd approved.
Chairman Hix suggested that the Secretary obtain a permanent minute book
for the records of the Commission.
Chairman Hix presented a witten kh resignation from the Commission,
submitted by Mrs. Jessie Shldeler. Glenn Prosser moved that it be
fjccepted, Don Griffith seconded tho motion. Motion unanimously carried.
Chairman Hix reported that in his opinion the next project for the
Commission would be the preparation of a master plan for the development
of the Community, which v;ould require the services of a planning engineer.
Glenn Prosser stated that members of the Morgan County Planning Comralaslon
had offered to meet with this Commission and give the benefit of their
experience in employing a planning engineer. Following discussion, Mr.
Prosser was authorized to invite these men to attent the next regular
meeting, or a special meeting would be called at their convenience.
The Secretary reported that he had met with Mr. Tracy Augur,
Director of Federal Planning Assistance Program, and that it appeared
that Estes Park would be eligible for Federal assistance for planning
on a matching funds basis. After discussion Dr. Mall moved that the
Commission recommend that the To;^ make application for funds. G.H.
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Glllan eeconded the motion. The motion unanimously carried.
The Secretary reported that the Sub-dlvlslon Regulations prepared
by the Commission, had been adopted by the Town Council and were now In
effect. Printed copies of thi» regulations were dlstrlbu ted end reviewed.
The Secretary reported that a group from Fort Collins had met with
the County Commissioners, asking for the establishment of a County-wide
Planning Commission. Following discussion, Dr. Mall moved that this
Commission write a letter to Mr. V/alter Lavrson, Commissioner from this
District, supporting a plan to establish such a Commission. C.M. Hunter
seconded the motion. The motion unanimously carried.
Mr. Hunter stated that there was an urgent need for a master plan
for the development of Stanley Park. The Commission discussed the needs
and agreed. Mr. Hunter was authorized .to Invite a recreational Director
from the City of Denver or State of Colorado, to meet with this Commission
and advise ways and means of preparing such a plan.
A General discussion wras entered Into by the members regarding the
Importance of a master plan for this Community at this time.
There being no further business to come before the meeting at this
time, the meeting adjourned. ^
Chairman
Attest;
Seci',etary