HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Family Advisory Board 2022-06-02 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, June 2, 2022
Minutes of a meeting of the FAMILY ADVISORY BOARD of the Town of
Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in Rooms 202/203 of
the Estes Park Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the 2nd day of June,
2022.
Committee: Chair Patti Brown, Vice Chair Nancy Almond, Members Debra
Avezzano, John Bryant, Deanna Ferrell, Laurie Dale Marshall,
Rut Miller, Jessica Moffett, Nicole White, and Sue Yowell
Also Attending: Town Board Liaison Younglund, Deputy Town Clerk Beers
and Visit Estes Park Lodging Task Force Project Manager Bill
Brown
Absent: Member’s Bryant and Avezzano, and Assistant Town
Administrator Damweber
Chair Brown called the meeting to order at 3:33 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
Vice Chair Almond requested discussion related to recent gun violence in the country and
opportunities to protect the community and show support for the Estes Park School
District. FAB was in favor of requesting Interim Captain Life lead a discussion on safety
protocol and procedures for July 7, 2022 meeting.
FAB members stated interest in gathering information related to displaced families due to
the closing of the Islander Apartments.
LIAISON REPORT.
None.
MEETING MINUTES DATED DECEMBER 2, 2021 AND MAY 5, 2022.
It was moved and seconded (White/Moffett) to approve the meeting minutes dated
December 2, 2021 and May 5, 2022 with a correction to the May 5, 2022 minutes
reflecting Vice Chair Almond as absent due to attendance by phone, and it passed
unanimously.
APPOINTMENT OF NEW VICE CHAIR.
It was moved and seconded (Yowell/Dale Marshall) to appoint Nancy Almond as Vice
Chair, and it passed unanimously.
CHAIR REPORT.
a. Attendance: Chair Brown stated the importance of attendance as outlined in the
bylaws. She requested input on the date and times of the FAB meetings. It was
determined the FAB meetings would continue to be held the first Thursday of the
month at 3:30 p.m.
b. FAB Team Building Gathering: FAB members were invited to a team building
exercise following the July 7, 2022 meeting at Creativity Cabin.
c. Background Reports on Housing & Childcare: In advance of the meeting Chair
Brown provided a memo by email comprised of the history and role of FAB.
Supplemental to the memo were reports related to childcare and housing issues
affecting the community including assessments, recommendations, task force
reports and presentations to the Town Board. The Chair requested FAB members
review these documents in advance of the July meeting to discuss opportunities
to advise the Town Board.
d. Readings on Families: The FAB would review opportunities to provide resources
to the community. Concerns were heard regarding substance abuse, mental health
and other issues impacting the community.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE.
After its formation, the FAB created the Community Resource Guide in coordination with
the Estes Park NonProfit Resource Center available to the public on the Town website.
Discussion ensued and has been summarized: Identifying and reviewing guides which
have been developed by various community organizations; the importance of guides
containing relevant information and consistency in updating content; and requesting staff
identify how often the public visits the Community Resource page of the Town’s website.
It was determined the FAB would review the guide and identify opportunities for
improvement. Any recommendations for changes to the FAB Community Resource
website page would be submitted to Chair Brown and relayed to staff.
HB22-1117 OVERVIEW.
Visit Estes Park (VEP) Lodging Task Force Project Manager Bill Brown reviewed efforts
and the timeline for the proposed increase in lodging tax to fund workforce housing and
childcare initiatives. There are 16 members serving the Lodging Task Force representing
various elements of the community including lodging owners. No percentage increase
has been determined. Manager Brown stated a 1% tax increase would yield
approximately $1.5 million in revenue each year. The Colorado Tourism Board hired a
contractor to conduct research related to lodging taxes and short-term rental fee changes
over the last few years for municipalities throughout Colorado. He provided information
on other communities which have increased lodging taxes or imposed fees on short-term
rentals. Task Force recommendations would be presented to the Town Board of Trustees,
the Larimer County Commissioners and the Visit Estes Park Board. FAB comments have
been summarized: Determining clear ballot language to avoid confusion; identifying
funding opportunities in advance; State limitations on childcare facilities limiting
opportunities; and concern was heard related to low wages for childcare providers and
the general workforce.
There being no further business Chair Brown adjourned the meeting at 5:02 p.m.
/s/Bunny Victoria Beers, Deputy Town Clerk