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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Parks Advisory Board 2019-1-17Patrick Martchink, Town Board Trustee Liaison Brian Berg, Estes Park Public Works Staff Liaison Parks Advisory Board Agenda January 17, 2018 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Room 202 Estes Park Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Current Members: Geoffrey Elliot (12/31/19) Dewain Lockwood (12/31/18) Vicki Papineau (12/31/18) Vacant (12/31/19) Vacant (12/31/18) Merle Moore (12/31/20) Wade Johnston (12/31/20) Public Comment Estes Arts District Approval of December Meeting Minutes PAB Officer Elections Mrs. Walsh’s Garden Committee Update Noxious Weed Ordinance Discussion Parks Update Other Business Adjourn Current Projects:  Tree Ordinance  Noxious Weeds Ordinance  Arboretum  Town Hall Art Exhibit  AIPP Funding Nick Smith, EAD Chair Chair Merle Moore Chair Merle Moore Chair Merle Moore Member Vicki Papineau Parks Supervisor, Brian Berg Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, December 20, 2018 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Parks Advisory Board of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in Room 202 of Estes Park Town Hall on the 20th day of December, 2018. Present Merle Moore Vicki Papineau Wade Johnston Geoffrey Elliot Dewain Lockwood Also Present: Brian Berg, Parks Supervisor Megan Van Hoozer, Public Works Administrative Assistant Patrick Martchink, Town Board Liaison Kevin McEachern, Public Works Operations Manager Absent: Chair Merle Moore called the meeting to order at 8:37 a.m. PUBLIC COMMENT Lee and Molly Kemper, along with their representative Kent Bernbeck attended the PAB meeting to present their proposal for a bronze statue of their pet elk, Annie, to be erected in Bond Park. A powerpoint presentation was shown introducing Annie as well as sample sculptures created by the proposed artist. Mr. Kemper stated that he was contacted by an Estes Park veterinarian in 1973 requesting help with Annie. She’d been orphaned and attacked by coyotes at MacGregor Ranch and was needing rehabilitation. Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) intended to shoot her however Lee stood in front of her to prevent her death. At this time there were no reintroduction methods established. Mr. Kemper has devoted his entire life to caring for the elk in his possession and has paid for all care himself. Annie is almost 30 years of age and Mr. Kemper has two of her granddaughters in his possession. He’s currently caring for these three elk and one llama. The PAB thanked the Kempers for their presentation and stated that the matter would be discussed further and a determination made. Trustee Liaison Martchink informed the PAB that he discussed the proposed Art In Public Places Fund with the other Trustees and the Town Board would like to see a draft policy presented by the PAB. More information is needed in order for an informed decision to be made on implementing an allocation to that fund. Martchink initiated an email to the Town’s Finance Direct Duane Hudson. Hudson replied providing critical information regarding capital projects and associated 1% of each project to the AIPP fund. He provided various figures with caveats regarding grants. Funds involved are dependent on the capital projects performed each year. The designated project manager would then have to add these funds to the overall project Parks Advisory Board – December 20, 2018 – Page 2 cost. Hudson also stated that there needs to be a nexus between funding mechanism and project and that management of the funds needs to be determined. Once details are ironed out a proposal needs created. Martchink would like to see a formal policy for further discussion and adoption. Member Papineau asked Chair Moore if there is a model policy to reference. Moore doesn’t have current data so he will reach out to a few communities. GENERAL BUSINESS A motion was made and seconded (Johnston/Elliot) to approve the November meeting minutes and all were in favor. MRS WALSH’S GARDEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MWGAC) UPDATE The MWGAC has now created a google group to collaboratively review the garden’s mission statements, program planning, etc. Member Papineau asked if MWGAC has been receiving itemized statements regarding the MWG fund expenditures. She stated the committee should know the specific expenditures. Moore stated that the MWGAC has been hoping for year-end details. This information will aid with future planning. Berg will be providing this data to the MWGAC at the end of the year. NOXIOUS WEED ORDINANCE Supervisor Berg distributed the current version of the Town’s Noxious Weed Ordinance. The Town’s Code Enforcement Office Linda Hardin is responsible for enforcement of noxious weed ordinance violations however, due to time restrictions she performs more reactive enforcement. There currently exists an unfunded State mandate to dispose of noxious weeds however no specific language is contained outlining the appropriate methods for proper weed eradication. Verbiage needs expanded to include this information. The local ordinance can have stronger requirements than the State. The PAB has the knowledge base to best restructure and further detail the language. Chair Moore stated that simply stating the weeds need to be removed “prior to seed maturity of the different weed species” with an added chart would be very beneficial. Member Elliot stated that ordinance modification should include educational information and tools to properly handle the weeds. Member Papineau stated there is a huge problem in the Estes Valley. She’s heard many complaints that revegetation efforts fail due to the existing noxious weed issues. Supervisor Berg suggested potentially creating a subcommittee of the PAB to work in collaboration with Compliance Officer Hardin to define an appropriate ordinance. There is also the potential to partner with other entities (i.e. ELSA) that would like to see a stronger ordinance in place. Papineau informed the group that the next ELSA meeting will occur on January 3, 2019. The PAB will review the content of the ordinance and bring all comments to the next regularly scheduled meeting in January. Member Papineau will help liaison the subcommittee with help from Moore and Elliot. Papineau to establish a meeting date with Enforcement Officer Hardin within the next week. Parks Advisory Board – December 20, 2018 – Page 3 SENSORY GARDEN The Sensory Garden plan established by Tricia Morales-Diaz has been vetted through the Town officials needing involved (Public Information Officer, Public W orks Director, etc.). This stage of the plan initiates the push to get signs approved and the idea moving forward. Project details will be defined at a later date. The Town is hoping to partner with Visit Estes Park, Families for Estes, and other community organizations. Berg stated the entire location for the Sensory Garden would be re-irrigated. Chair Moore suggested establishing back-up plants for those being ‘touched’ as part of the Sensory Garden. For the faux river, Member Papineau suggested contacting Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) regarding epoxy testing done near the greenhouse and that will later be used near the Alluvial Fan. Member Elliot suggested contacting Doug Parker at the RMNP Trails Office. PARKS DIVISION UPDATE Berg was approached by Sunrise Rotary requesting installation of one or two donated flagstone picnic tables with benches near the Gazebo by the Wiest Parking lot. Berg is concerned that outdoor furniture placed in certain areas could cause additional work during snow operations. The width of that space would be very tight with non-movable tables. There is substantial seating already available and river access is critical to this location. Chair Moore suggested the potential of placing the donated tables by the existing benches rather than sticking more seating out in the middle. Berg will factor this into his evaluation of feasibility. Another option would be to remove a planting area destroyed during the construction of the newly replaced Moraine Avenue Bridge. With the loss of a key employee, Tricia Morales-Diaz in a couple months, Berg will be attending the CSU Career Fair to scout potential replacement. Parks staff will be attending the February ProGreen conference in Denver, CO. This conference offers excellent educational opportunities for staff. OTHER BUSINESS Chair Moore stated he’s noticed that the AIPP Brochures located at Town Hall need replenished. Moore also stated that Visit Estes Park’s (VEP) website regarding bronze statues in Estes Park is not accurate, complete nor cleaned up enough to hand out. The existing art inventory lives in Town Hall. Berg reminded the PAB that all agenda items need to be funneled through Chair Moore for addition to each meeting agenda in a timely manner. The PAB discussed the Annie the Elk presentation. Member Papineau stated this would be a good learning opportunity to teach public about how to properly interact with the animals. Co-Chair Johnston is torn based on the emotional presentation by the Kempers. Member Elliot stated that while he’s sympathetic to Lee’s story, the issue still remains that these are unnatural living circumstances. Parks Advisory Board – December 20, 2018 – Page 4 Elliot’s position has not changed and he still feels that the Town should not participate in memorializing Annie by allowing the statue on Town property. Private property is not an issue. There exists a taskforce to protect wildlife and allowing this would contradict efforts by task force. Moore feels the emotion conveyed in the presentation but concurs this is a bad message to send to the public and sets the wrong precedent. A motion was made and seconded to reject the proposal as it relates to Town property (Elliot/Papineau) and all were in favor. A motion was made and seconded (Elliot/Johnston) to adjourn the meeting at 10:11 and all were in favor. Recording Secretary Megan Van Hoozer, Public Works Common Name - Scientific Name* CO List Category see notes below Plant Life Cycle Flowering Reproducation Height Seed Longevity Management Notes Based on Recommended Control from Larimer County Weed Management Reference Guide and Estes Land Stewardship Association (ELSA) Fourteen Very Unwanted Weeds in the Estes Valley Identification and Management Guide Black Henbane Hyoscyamus niger B Annual Biennial May through fall seed 1-3 feet up to 4 years Manual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Caution: All parts of the plant are poisonous. Use gloves and wear protective clothing. Bag plant for proper disposal. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced. Canada Thistle Cirsium arvense B Perennial June through fall extensive underground rootstalks and seed 1 1/2 - 4 feet up to 20 years Herbicides** are necessary. Continued spot treatment in subsequent years, is critical for eradication. Herbicide application is necessary after cutting or mowing. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Manual removal of flowers and buds to prevent seed spread. Cheatgrass / Downy Brome Bromus tectorum C Annual Early spring through fall seed 2-6 inches up to 5 years Manual removal by pulling immature plants is very labor intensive prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag and dispose of seed heads to prevent seed spread. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Mowing prior to flowering may suppress weeds, but plants will flower below the mowed height that allows more seed dispersal. Herbicides** can be effective if used for several years to deplete seed bank. Common Mullein Verbascum thapsus C Biennial Early spring through fall seed and rootstalk 1-8 feet over 100 years Manual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Digging rosettes the first year is ideal in eliminating plants with stalk, flower, and seeds the second year. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Mowing is not effective and causes the plants to quickly re-sprout and create mutiple seed heads. Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced. Dalmatian Toadflax Linaria dalmatica B Perennial June through fall extensive underground rootstalks and seed up to 4 feet up to 10 years Manual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Cut plant root 2" below the surface soil. Pulled or cut plants without buds or flower heads can be left to dry out. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Mowing is not effective because of persistent rootstalk growth. Herbicides** can be effective if used for several years to kill rootstalks. Dame's Rocket Hesperis matronalis B Biennial Perennial Spring through fall seed 4 inches to 3 feet several years Manual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Herbicides must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced. Diffuse Knapweed Centaurea diffusa B Biennial June through fall seed up to 3 feet up to 15 years Manual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Cut plant root 2" below the surface soil. Pulled or cut plants without buds or flower heads can be left to dry out. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced. Field Bindweed Convolvulus arvensis C Perennial Spring through fall extensive underground rootstalks and seed Prostrate; climbs Length up to 5 feet over 50 years Manual removal is not effective due to its deep spreading root system. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced. Hoary Alyssum Berteroa incana Larimer County Noxious Weed List Annual Biennial Perennial June through fall seed 1-3 feet at least 9 years Manual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Cut plant root 2" below the surface soil. Pulled or cut plants without buds or flower heads can be left to dry out. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced. Houndstongue Cynoglossum officinale B Biennial Summer through fall seed 1-4 feet up to 3 years Manual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Cut plant root 2" below the surface soil. Pulled or cut plants without buds or flower heads can be left to dry out. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced. Knapweed (hybrid) Centaurea xpsammogena B Perennial June through fall seed up to 3 feet up to 15 years Manual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Cut plant root 2" below the surface soil. Pulled or cut plants without buds or flower heads can be left to dry out. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced. Leafy Spurge Euphorbia esula B Perennial Early spring through fall extensive underground rootstalks and seed 1-3 feet up to 8 years Manual removal by pulling or digging is effective for small patches if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Due to very caustic latex sap, use proper protective eye and skin care. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Herbicides** can be effective if used for several years to deplete seed bank and root stalks. Estes Valley Noxious Weed Management Plant List Common Name - Scientific Name* CO List Category see notes below Plant Life Cycle Flowering Reproducation Height Seed Longevity Management Notes Based on Recommended Control from Larimer County Weed Management Reference Guide and Estes Land Stewardship Association (ELSA) Fourteen Very Unwanted Weeds in the Estes Valley Identification and Management Guide Musk Thistle Carduus nutans B Biennial June through fall seed 1-8 feet up to 10 years Manual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, bud, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Cut plant root 2" below the surface soil and chop plant to prevent additional budding. Pulled or cut plants without buds or flower heads can be left to dry out. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Digging rosettes the first year is ideal in eliminating plants with stalk, flower, and seeds the second year. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may be still be produced. Myrtle Spurge Euphorbia myrsinites A Perennial Early spring through fall seed 4-12 inches with up to 18 inch spread up to 8 years Manual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Due to very caustic latex sap, use proper protective eye and skin care. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Mowing is not practical due to low growth structure. Herbicides** can be effective if used for several years to deplete seed bank and root stalks. Herbicides must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may be still be produced. Orange Hawkweed Hieracium aurantiacum A Perennial June through fall extensive underground rootstalks, runners at ground level and seed up to 12 inches up to 7 years Herbicides** are necessary. Continued spot treatment in subsequent years is critical for eradication. Do not cut, mow, or burn plants; this encourages new plants from remaining roots. Manual removal of flowers and buds before herbicides application to prevent seed spread. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Oxeye Daisy Leucanthemum vulgare B Perennial June through fall extensive underground rootstalks and seed up to 2 feet 38 years or more Manual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced. Poison Hemlock Conium maculatum C Biennial Spring through fall seed 2-10 feet 3 years Manual removal by pulling or digging is effective is carried out for serval years prior to flower and seed production. Caution: All parts of the plant are poisonous. Use gloves and wear protective clothing. Bag plant for proper disposal. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced. Redstem Filaree Erodium cicutarium C Annual Biennial All seasons seed 1 inch to 2 feet 5 years or more Manual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced. Russian Thistle Salsola tragus Larimer County Noxious Weed List Annual Summer through fall seed 6 inches to 4 feet 2-3 years Manual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Mowing is not effective and causes the plants to quickly re-sprout. Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced. Scentless Chamomile Tripleurospermum perforata B Annual Perennial Spring through fall seed 6-30 inches up to 15 years Manual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced. Spotted Knapweed Centaurea stoeba B Perennial June through fall seed up to 3 feet up to 15 years Manual removal by pulling or digging is effective if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Cut plant root 2" below the surface soil. Pulled or cut plants without buds or flower heads can be left to dry out. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Herbicides** must be applied prior to the flowering stage or seed may still be produced. Yellow Toadflax Linaria vulgaris B Perennial June through fall extensive underground rootstalks and seed 1-2 feet up to 10 years Manual removal by pulling or digging is effective for small patches if carried out for several years prior to flower and seed production. Cut, bag, and dispose of flowers, buds, and seed heads to prevent seed spread. Cut plant root 2" below the surface soil. Pulled or cut plants without buds or flower heads can be left to dry out. Persistence is required to deplete seed bank. Mowing or cutting mature plants requires bagging and proper disposal***. Mowing is ineffective because of persistent rootstalk growth. Herbicides** can be effective if used for several years to kill rootstalks. Colorado Noxious Weed Act C.R.S. 35-5.5 A Colorado State Law was enacted (August 6, 2003) to stop the establishment and spead of noxious weeds. The Colorado Dept. of Agriculture classifies noxious weed into three categories: List A: Noxious weeed species that require mandatory eradication in Colorado for all land owners. List B: Eradicate, contain, or suppress these noxious weed species. List C: Widespread noxious weeds that require landowner actions and local government management plans. *Accepted USDA name in 2019 **Use herbicides specific to a targeted weed. ***Proper Disposal opportunities are offered one Saturday morning in each month during June, July, August and September. Events will be posted in the EP News and on the Town of Estes Park website: www.colorado.gov/pacific/townofestespark/weeds Bring in your weeds – no slash, pine needles, trash – in paper yard bags for free disposal. Please remove/shake off dirt from plant roots. Unauthorized drop-offs at this location are considered theft of services. No bags of non-weed materials will be accepted at these events. Paper yard bags are available for purchase at local hardware stores. Weeds and trash can be disposed of in personal trash service and throughout the year at Waste Management for a fee.