HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board Study Session 2018-12-11Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado December 11, 2018
Minutes of a Study Session meeting of the TOWN BOARD of the Town of
Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held at Town Hall in the
Board Room in said Town of Estes Park on the 11th day of December,
2018.
Board:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Mayor Jirsa, Mayor Pro Tem Walker, Trustees Bangs,
Cenac, Martchink, Norris and Zornes
Mayor Jirsa, Trustees Bangs, Cenac, Martchink, Norris and
Zornes
Town Administrator Lancaster, Assistant Town Administrator
Machalek, Town Attorney White, and Recording Secretary
Beers
Mayor Pro Tem Walker
Mayor Jirsa called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
QUARTERLY UPDATES ON DOWNTOWN ESTES LOOP PROJECT. James Hurley
with Central Federal Lands Highway Division introduced Morgan Malley as the new
Project Manager. She stated Central Federal Lands is the Federal Agency funding the
project as well as the lead project manager. She provided an overview of Phase I which
would not include Rockwell and Riverside bridges, relocation of the public restroom, and
downstream floodplain improvements. Corey Lang with AECOM, lead representative for
the right-of-way acquisition, stated offers have been made to property owners for all
seven of the full acquisitions and negotiations are ongoing. Three properties are in the
condemnation process. The Transportation Commission would consider CDOT’s
request for authorization to condemn three parcels at the December 13, 2018 meeting.
An overview of the condemnation process was provided which occurs when an
agreement in price is not met. The Town would own and maintain Riverside Drive
(eastbound US 36), and CDOT would continue to own and maintain westbound US 36
and the roundabout at Moraine Avenue, Crags Drive and W. Riverside Drive with roles
and responsibilities outlined in an IGA. A request was made by Town staff to include
diagonal crossings at the Elkhorn Avenue and Moraine Avenue intersection and the
Elkhorn Avenue and Riverside Drive intersection to assist pedestrian traffic. Additional
wayfinding concepts for pedestrian and parking directional signs are in development.
Next steps would include: finalize the Hydraulic Modeling; advance plans and
specifications to 90%; continue the right of way acquisitions; finalize utility relocation
plans and timing; final design plans would be developed in spring of 2019 and Town
Board input.
Board questions and comments were heard and have been summarized. Questioned
determining factors for properties which are in the condemnation process? Whether
agreements are accelerated once the commendation process begins? How is
maintenance funded for Colorado State roads with failed Ballot Issues 109 and 110?
FINAL REVIEW OF 2018 STRATEGIC PLAN. Town Administrator Lancaster reviewed
the 2018 Strategic Plan and stated ongoing projects and multi-year projects indicated as
‘done’ reflect 2018 expectations were met. Accelerated code updates and code
amendments were listed as ongoing projects. Projects currently behind schedule
included the Complete Downtown Neighborhood Plan and implementation options in
partnership with the downtown residents and businesses and the exploration of areas
for enhancing Town revenue. The development of a Facilities Needs Assessment in
2019 has been placed on hold. Upper Front Range Transportation Planning Region
awarded $780 thousand to the Town for the installation of a left turn lane on US 36 at
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Community Drive through CMAQ funding. Administrator Lancaster requested Board
review of the Strategic Plan be conducted earlier in the year in April 2019 for a more
thorough review occurring every five years and continue annual updates of which the
Board was in agreement.
TRUSTEE & ADMINSTRATOR COMMENTS & QUESTIONS.
None.
FUTURE STUDY SESSION AGENDA ITEMS.
The Board agreed to move the review of the County Wasteshed Master Plan to items
approved – unscheduled.
There being no further business, Mayor Jirsa adjourned the meeting at 6:09 p.m.
Bunny Victoria Beers, Recording Secretary