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BOARD OF TRUSTEES - TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
(Any person desiring to participate, please join the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance).
SWEARING IN: Linda Hardin/Code Enforcement Officer.
PROCLAMATION: September 2015 as “Give Where You Live, Work and Play Month”.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Please state your name and address).
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS / LIAISON REPORTS.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
1. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Town Board Minutes dated August 11, 2015 and Town Board Study Session
Minutes dated August 11, 2015.
2. Bills.
3. Committee Minutes:
A. Public Safety, Utilities & Public Works Committee, August 13, 2015:
1. Adam Tree Service for Seasonal Display Installation, Maintenance and
Removal for 2015 - 2018 - $108,000 – 2015/2016, $109,500 – 2016/2017
and $111,250 – 2017/2018 – Subject to appropriations.
2. Dodge 5500 Light & Power Bucket Truck, Altec Industries, $185,158.64 –
Budgeted.
3. Dodge Diesel Light & Power Truck only, Johnson Auto Plaza Inc., $46,839
– Budgeted.
4. Light & Power Breakroom Remodel Contract, B&E Builders, Inc.,
$159,524.55 – Budgeted.
4. Transportation Advisory Board Minutes dated July 15, 2015 (acknowledgement
only).
Prepared 8/16/15
*Revised 8/24/15
*
NOTE: The Town Board reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was
prepared.
5. Parks Advisory Board Minutes dated June 17, 2015 and July 17, 2015
(acknowledgement only).
6. Estes Valley Planning Commission Minutes dated July 21, 2015 (acknowledgement
only).
2. ACTION ITEMS:
1. ESTES VALLEY COMMUNITY GARDEN UPDATE AND REQUEST FOR
FUNDING. Connie Dedon.
2. ESTES PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY UPDATE AND REQUEST FOR FUNDING.
Director Kurelja.
3. ADJOURN.
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, August 11, 2015
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes
Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town
of Estes Park on the 11th day of August 2015.
Present: William C. Pinkham, Mayor
Wendy Koenig, Mayor Pro Tem
Trustees John Ericson
Bob Holcomb
Ward Nelson
Ron Norris
John Phipps
Also Present: Frank Lancaster, Town Administrator
Travis Machalek, Assistant Town Administrator
Greg White, Town Attorney
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Absent: None
Mayor Pinkham called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all desiring to do so,
recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
None.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS.
Trustee Ericson stated the Town would be hosting a new event in Bond Park this
weekend, the Wine Festival, and encouraged all to attend. The Transportation Advisory
Board would hold their month meeting on August 12, 2015 to continue discussion on the
Master Parking Plan. He reported sales tax for June was up and the Local Marketing
District revenues were also up for the second quarter.
Mayor Pro Tem Koenig commented the Sister Cities organization would meet on August
19, 2015.
Trustee Norris informed the Board the Visit Estes Park Board continues to work on their
2016 Operating Plan and have hired a new employee to work on group and partnership
development. The Public Safety, Utilities and Public Works Committee would meet on
August 13, 2015. He reported the pothole patcher has filled approximately 1100
potholes to date.
Mayor Pinkham attended the nationalization ceremony in Rocky Mountain National
Park.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
Administrator Lancaster provided the Board and the citizen with an update on the
Downtown Estes Loop project with the Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFL)
and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). He stated there have been
concerns with the funding of the project since the flood and the need to replace bridges
within the project area. The original grant application submitted prior to the flood was to
replace the Ivy Bridge only and not Rockwell and Riverside bridges. The hydrology
study would provide staff with the final numbers to address stream capacity; however,
improvements to the bridges would not resolve channel restrictions past the Riverside
Bridge. The NEPA process would review the hydrology report for the project area as
well as downstream, and therefore, the NEPA process would be delayed until next
spring at the earliest. The estimates to complete the project and meet the 100 year
flooding event would nearly double the cost of the project. A third alternative was
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discussed with the other agencies and negotiations have begun that would not include a
loop or a one-way roadway. There was interest by CFL and CDOT to review the option.
Staff would continue the discussions and bring forward additional information as it
develops.
1. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Town Board Minutes dated July 28, 2015, Town Board Study Session
Minutes dated July 28, 2015, and Town Board Budget Study Session Minutes
dated July 28, 2015.
2. Bills.
3. Committee Minutes:
A. Community Development & Community Services Committee, July 23,
2015.
4. Estes Park Board of Appeals Minutes dated July 2, 2015 (acknowledgement
only).
It was moved and seconded (Koenig/Phipps) to approve the Consent Agenda
Items, and it passed unanimously.
2. ACTION ITEMS:
1. RESOLUTION # 13-15 SETTING ELECTION FOR REFERRED MEASURE –
THE DOWNTOWN ESTES LOOP. Town Clerk Williamson presented
Resolution #13-15 which if approved would set an election to refer a measure
to the electorate during the Coordinated Election in November for the
Downtown Estes Loop and set ballot language.
Those speaking in favor of setting an election included Tom Street/County
citizen, Susan Wolf/County citizen, John Messiner/Town citizen, Randy
Brown/County citizen, Lou Gorski/Town citizen, Leah Marshall/County citizen,
Mike Marshall/County citizen, Holly Moore/Town citizen, Johanna Darden/Town
citizen, and Norm McGill/County citizen. The citizens should be given the
opportunity to vote on an issue that would change the character of the town.
The public input has been clear on the issue and the right of the electorate to
vote. In light of Administrator Lancaster’s comments the item should be tabled
as there is not enough information know to move forward with a vote at this
time. The loop project has not been well studied and affects all residents of the
valley.
Those speaking against setting an election included Paul Fishman/Town
citizen, Teresa Maria Widawski/Town citizen, Tom Dority/Town citizen, Belle
Morris/Town citizen, Adam Shake/Town citizen, Jon Nicholas/Town citizen,
Chris Carey/Estes Park Lodging Association President, Bill Almond/Visit Estes
Park Board Chair, Elizabeth Fogarty/CEO Visit Estes Park, Mark
Guenther/Town citizen, Lindsay Lamson/County citizen and Chaley
Dickey/Town citizen. The Town Board of Trustees should continue to review
the information related to the project, including the final NEPA study, and make
a decision on the project, thereby upholding their duty as an elected official and
not remand an important decision to the voters. The responsibility for making a
decision lies with the Board. The Board decided on April 15, 2015 to continue
with the NEPA process and review the study before making a final decision on
the project. The Town may risk the awarding of future grants if the project does
not move forward. The electorate would be voting on misinformation if an
election is held prior to the completion of the NEPA study.
Mayor Pinkham stated traffic congestion has been a growing issue since the
1970s and has been studied and reviewed by a number of past traffic studies.
The Town has been discussing the one-way couplet as a possible solution to
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the downtown traffic congestion since 2013; has heard from business owner
and property owners on how the loop project may negatively impact their
businesses and property values; the NEPA process has not been completed
and going to a vote at this time would compromise the decision of the Board at
their April 15, 2015 meeting; it would be irresponsible of the Board to delegate
the decision to the voters before the NEPA study has been evaluated; sending
the decision to a vote would be poor governance and set a precedence; the
Board is responsible to make decision for the health, welfare and safety of the
community based on reviewing all the data and making an informed decision;
and Downtown Estes Loop would be the first step in addressing major
congestion issues and aid in building a more robust economy.
Trustee Phipps commented the Town Board has not made it a regular practice
to refer measures to the voters and should be exercised when the community
has become split on an issue. He agreed the topic should not be subject to a
public vote until after the NEPA study has been completed. He requested the
issue be tabled for two weeks to receive additional information on the third
option.
Trustee Nelson stated the Board must decide on whether or not the Town has
representative government. The timeline for the process is nebulous and the
Board should wait until the NEPA study has been completed before making
further decisions.
Trustee Ericson commented he takes the responsibility as a Trustee seriously.
He stated the Board needs to get the facts in order to make an informed
decision.
Trustee Holcomb stated a public vote on the loop would not be in the best
interest of the community. He reiterated the need to complete the NEPA study;
to allow the Board to govern the Town for which they were elected; stated
concern of setting precedence; a vote would abdicate the decision to the
electorate; the Board makes a fully informed decision based on all the
information presented; and not completing the NEPA process would be
irresponsible.
Mayor Pro Tem Koenig commended the Board for bringing the issue of a vote
forward for discussion. The Board should move forward with the process to
gather additional information and investigate the third option further.
Trustee Norris commented the NEPA process has provided the Town with
important information and when complete it would provide details on safety
issues for the public including traffic management, pedestrian and bicycle
safety, potential for reducing the size of the floodplain, ability to provide better
and faster emergency services. Additional time would aid in the understanding
of the technical issues that need to be overcome to implement the project and
the effect the issues have on the overall project cost and feasibility. There
could be other solutions that may provide the Town with a better project. The
only prudent course would be to get the information needed to make a fully
informed decision.
It was moved and seconded (Norris/Koenig) to complete the NEPA process,
understand all the facts and the implications, and make a decision on
behalf of the community, and it passed with Trustee Phipps voting “No”.
2. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) BETWEEN THE TOWN OF
ESTES PARK AND LARIMER COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE FOR THE 2015
COORDINATED ELECTION – DOWNTOWN ESTES LOOP. No action was
taken as the Board did set an election for the Loop.
3. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
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1. REVIEW DRAFT ORDINANCE TO ADD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 7.20
WILDLIFE PROTECTION. Public Information Officer Rusch provided a brief
history on how the proposed wildlife protection ordinance was developed. In
June a menu of options were presented to the Board which included
recommendations from Police Chief Kufeld and supported by the Bear
Education Task Force. Chief Kufeld stated the ordinance would require
residential trash to be stored in a typical hard-sided trash container with a
secured lid and placed outside on pick up day between the hours of 6:00 a.m.
and 7:00 p.m. Bags could not be left curbside. Wildlife resistant containers
would need to be used by those placing trash outside of the defined
timeframes. Commercial businesses, including vacation homes and special
events, would be required to use wildlife resistant containers or enclosures. Oil
and grease would be stored in a wildlife resistant container. The Board of
County Commissioners recognizes that trash management is crucial in
reducing bear and wildlife conflicts and supports the Town’s ordinance. The
county would review adoption of a similar ordinance for properties in the
unincorporated areas of the Estes Park planning area. The ordinance does not
include a fine schedule in order to provide latitude to the Officers to provide
warnings versus citations. A fine schedule would be developed for Municipal
Court use for those issued a citation.
Trustee comments were summarized: questioned if the bag services would
provide customers with the wildlife resistant containers; would there be
additional time required by the trash hauling services to remove the bags from
the containers; would there be relief for bird feeders on the upper levels of
homes, apartments, condominiums, etc.; should there be a requirement for
vacation home rentals to have enough containers to hold all the refuse;
concerned that a violation may incur additional violation days due to the use of
mail service and would suggest personal delivery of a citation; questioned if
vacation rental managers are being held responsible for trash issues; and
concerned the issue is addressed and consistent with the updated vacation
regulations being proposed.
Waste Management has waived the fee to switch to a new wildlife resistant
container; however, there would be a small monthly fee for the new container.
A wildlife resistant container would not be necessary for those placing trash out
during the defined timeframes. The hauling companies support the use of trash
containers and Doering Disposal encourages the use.
Johanna Darden/Town citizen stated the issue continues to be a large concern.
She asserted homeowners should be required to obtain a wildlife resistant
container because latching containers are not enough. The ordinance should
be stronger and should not allow bird feeders.
Lindsay Lamson/County citizen requested the Board allocate funds for
additional trash containers for the downtown area. He stated commercial
dumpsters provided by Waste Management have been effective in addressing
the bear issue in commercial areas. He stated concern that citizens who do not
like neighboring vacation rentals may use the ordinance to file additional
complaints through the Police department.
Anne Schonlau/Bear Task Force Member expressed her support for the
ordinance as presented.
Michael Whitley/Larimer County Planner stated the County Commissioners
have reviewed the draft ordinance and appreciate the Town Board taking the
initiative to address the issue. If passed by the Town Board the County would
take the initiative to initiate a public process to adopt the same or similar
ordinance within the unincorporated areas of the Estes Valley.
Joel Holtman/Town citizen urged the Board to adopt the ordinance.
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Chief Kufeld stated the ordinance would be refined and brought back to the
Board for consideration at a meeting in September.
Whereupon Mayor Pinkham adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
William C. Pinkham, Mayor
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, August 11, 2015
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the TOWN BOARD STUDY SESSION of
the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held at Town
Hall in Rooms 202/203 in said Town of Estes Park on the 11th day of
August, 2015.
Board: Mayor Pinkham, Mayor Pro Tem Koenig, Trustees Ericson,
Holcomb, Nelson, Norris and Phipps
Attending: Mayor Pinkham, Mayor Pro Tem Koenig, Trustees Ericson,
Holcomb, Nelson, Norris and Phipps
Also Attending: Town Administrator Lancaster, Director Chilcott, Finance
Officer McFarland, Attorney White, Deputy Town Clerk
Deats
Absent: Assistant Town Administrator Machalek
Mayor Pinkham called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
BASICS OF ZONING.
Director Chilcott presented an overview of zoning to provide the Trustees with
information that can be utilized when faced with decisions related to increased
development activity within the Town. Staff expects that the increased activity will lead
to more development applications and rezoning requests. Additionally, with the
development of a ten-year vision for the downtown area, zoning code amendments may
be proposed and considered in order to aid in implementation of the plan.
Director Chilcott stated that zoning is a regulatory tool used to implement a community’s
vision. She reported that the Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1996
and provides a vision for the Estes Valley; the Estes Valley Development Code (EVDC)
was adopted in 2000 establishing zoning regulations to implement the vision. In 2000, a
valley-wide rezoning occurred with every property in the valley being affected. She said
the EVDC utilizes several types of zoning, but the primary type is Euclidean zoning
which divides the community into different land use zones with each zone having a
purpose. Overlays and Planned Unit Developments are also used. She noted that the
Comprehensive Plan was written to encourage work force housing, however, it was not
successful in doing so, and also noted that the current zoning codes work well for
vacant parcels of land, but are not conducive to the redevelopment of properties. She
stated that, at this point in time, redevelopment is where many of the Town’s
development opportunities exist and said currently nothing is being done to streamline
and simplify the code and/ or remove obstacles to redevelopment.
Director Chilcott identified properties near the schools as an area where development
could occur, and added that increasing height regulations could make development
more cost effective. Following discussion the Board requested that staff identify areas
in the Comprehensive Plan and the Development Code that, if amended, would have
the greatest opportunity of impacting and encouraging housing, economic development,
and redevelopment. Director Chilcott said that staff would prepare a list of priorities and
recommendations for the Board to review and compare with information being gathered
by the Economic Development Corporation (EDC).
UPDATE ON FINANCIAL POLICIES.
Finance Officer McFarland updated the Trustees on the progress being made related to
updating finance policies. He noted that the project is ongoing and was delayed due to
the flood and the amount of staff time being devoted to the flood and flood recovery. He
reported that financial policies fall into two categories: operational, which are delegated
to staff under policy governance; and long-term policies, such as fund balance and
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capital asset management, that require Board involvement. Staff is working on revising
and updating the credit card, travel, petty cash, and purchasing policies with revisions
expected to be completed by September 2015. The long-term policies will require
Board discussion and action and will be brought before the Board as they are
completed in late 2015 and throughout 2016. Finance Officer McFarland stated that he
is using the Government Finance Officers Association’s “Financial Policies”, which is the
industry-standard for financial policy development, as a resource and guide for this
project.
Trustee Ericson said it would be helpful to review policies related to revenue and capital
asset management prior to the budgeting process.
TRUSTEE & ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS & QUESTIONS.
Town Administrator Lancaster reported that seven individuals were selected to review
the proposals received from the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the consultant for the
Downtown Plan. These seven individuals and two staff members will review and rate
the proposals and make a recommendation to the Board at the August 25, 2015, Town
Board meeting.
Town Administrator Lancaster asked for an update on the parking structure. Director
Muhonen reported that the South Visitor’s Center parking structure application will go
before the Planning Commission on August 18, 2015. He stated that negotiations with
the Estes Valley Recreation and Parks District (EVRPD) have concluded and resulted in
the loss of eight parking spaces. Groundbreaking for the first phase of construction
which will consist of 110 parking spaces will be in January 2016.
FUTURE STUDY SESSION AGENDA ITEMS.
The alignment of the Fall River Trail, a Draft of Vacation Home
Recommendations, and the Audit Committee Structure will be discussed at the
August 25, 2015, Town Board Study Session.
A discussion of planning, building, and permit fees will be scheduled for the
September 8, 2015, Town Board Study Session.
A discussion of the Fish Hatchery property remains unscheduled.
A follow-up on the Broadband project will be added to the unscheduled topics.
Trustee Ericson requested that an update on major projects through 2018 be
scheduled in September or included in the 2016 budgeting process.
There being no further business, Mayor Pinkham adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Cynthia Deats, Deputy Town Clerk
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, August 13, 2015
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the PUBLIC SAFETY/UTILITIES/PUBLIC
WORKS COMMITTEE of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County,
Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the
13th day of August, 2015.
Committee: Chair Norris, Mayor Pro Tem Koenig and Trustee Nelson
Attending: Chair Norris and Mayor Pro Tem Koenig
Also Attending: Town Administrator Lancaster, Chief Kufeld, Directors
Bergsten and Muhonen, and Deputy Town Clerk Deats
Absent Trustee Nelson
Chair Norris called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
None.
PUBLIC SAFETY.
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
1. Verbal Updates –
o The Police Department is in the process of filling two officer positions and a
communications supervisor position. Chief Kufeld stated that housing, child
care issues, insurance benefits and negativity in the country related to law
enforcement may be affecting the applicant pool.
UTILITIES.
SEASONAL DECORATIONS CONTRACT.
A Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued for a contractor to install, maintain, and
remove the seasonal holiday lights in the Town of Estes Park. The RFP provided a
detailed design for the display which utilizes double the number of lights as last year’s
display. Three vendors replied to the RFP, however, only Adam’s Tree Service
provided a complete response to the RFP. Staff is recommending a multi-year contract
(2015-2018) with Adam’s Tree Service, as the company has provided the Town with
high quality work in the past. The contract dollars will be paid out in segments with
$85,000 expended in 2015. The contract amounts are as follows:
2015/2016 - $108,000
2016/2017 - $109,500
2017/2018 – $111,250
The Committee recommended approval of a multi-year contract with Adam’s Tree
Service as outlined above, budgeted in account #502-6501-560-26-15, with
subsequent years contingent upon performance and subject to appropriation, to
be included on the consent agenda at the August 25, 2015, Town Board meeting.
L&P 2005 INTERNATIONAL BUCKET TRUCK REPLACEMENT.
The 2015 Vehicle Replacement budget contains funds to purchase a replacement for
L&P’s 2005 International bucket truck. Staff received quotes from Altec Industries and
Terex Utilities, Inc., however, Terex Industries could not meet all of L&P’s design
specifications. Staff recommends purchasing a Dodge 5500 bucket truck from Altec
Industries. The truck is slightly smaller which will improve maneuverability and will be
built to L&P specifications with four outriggers for more stability in uneven terrain. The
Committee recommended approval of the purchase of a Dodge 5500 bucket truck
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from Altec Industries at a base price of $157,809, plus $27,349,64 for tools for a
total cost of $185,158.64, budgeted in account #635-7000-435-34-42, to be
included on the consent agenda at the August 25, 2015, Town Board meeting.
L&P 2001 FORD 3500 DUTY TRUCK REPLACEMENT.
The 2015 Vehicle Replacement budget includes funds for the purchase of a duty truck
to replace a 2001 Ford 3500, F-250. Quotes were received from two vendors as
follows:
Fort Collins Dodge – Dodge Ram 3500 (truck only) - $46,993 base price
Johnson Auto Plaza, Inc. – Dodge Diesel (truck only) - $46,839 base price
Staff recommends taking the low bid and purchasing the vehicle from Johnson Auto
Plaza, Inc. The Committee recommended approval of the purchase of a Dodge
Diesel truck from Johnson Auto Plaza, Inc., at a cost of $46,839 from account
#635-7000-435-34-42, budgeted, to be included on the consent agenda at the
August 25, 2015, Town Board meeting.
L&P BREAKROOM REMODEL CONTRACT.
Three quotes were received from local builders to perform a remodel of the L&P
workroom/breakroom. The remodel would create a larger area for staff and provide
space to perform paperwork, computer work, and include an area for lockers and the
storage of tools and cold weather clothing. The low bid was received from B&E
Builders, Inc. Staff has reviewed the specifications and the quotes and recommends
accepting the bid of $159,524.55 received from B&E Builders, Inc. The Committee
recommended approval of the contract with B&E Builders, Inc., in the amount of
$159,524.55 budgeted from account #502-7001-580-32-22, to be included on the
consent agenda at the August 25, 2015, Town Board meeting.
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
1. Status of Capital Projects – Director Bergsten reviewed the capital projects that
are underway, over and above the flood recovery projects that are still ongoing.
14 capital projects are currently in some state of implementation, nine in the
Water Department and five in L&P. Projects that are necessary to meet
regulatory requirements are being given higher priority.
2. Utilities Department Staffing – Additional staff is needed in order to address
upcoming projects and a growing backlog of work. Director Bergsten is
proposing the addition of three people in L&P (an equipment operator, ground
worker, and a crew chief) and two in Water (distribution system/plant operators)
for the 2016 budget year, with an additional lab technician proposed for 2017.
He said it is also his desire to retain the project manager position currently
funded by the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). Staffing proposals will be
vetted through Town Administrator Lancaster and discussed by the full Board
during budget meetings in October.
3. Verbal Updates –
o Smart Meters Pilot Program – 24 smart meters have been installed into
the L&P metering system. The 24 meters can read 2000 meters on the
system and, by bouncing information off each other, relay information to
the L&P shop. The pilot program provides an opportunity to learn about
the smart meters and the advantages they afford such as identifying
problems before they occur and providing more efficient and better service
to customers.
o IT Staff – Eric Srot recently joined the IT department. Mr. Srot has lived in
Estes Park for seven and a half years and was previously employed by
the Estes Valley Public Library.
PUBLIC WORKS.
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
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1. Verbal Updates –
o Conference Center Roof – The project is going well with completion
expected by September 2nd, weather permitting.
o Visitor Center Restrooms – Steve Lane with Basis Architecture will design
the facility. Once the design is finalized, construction documents will be
prepared and the project will go out for bid.
o Pothole Patcher – The equipment went on-line in June and 180 potholes
were filled in the first month of operation. The truck is being operated 10
hours per day and filling 31 potholes per day on average. A total of 1165
potholes have been filled as of August 13, 2015.
o Flood Repair Projects – Osmun Construction was hired to work on 20
individual flood-related projects. To date, four projects remain incomplete:
work on Old Ranger Road, Brook Court, Moraine Avenue, and Aspen
Avenue.
o Scott Ponds – 90% plans have been received and a meeting to share the
plans with the public is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18th. Due to the
tight schedule of the project, parallel processing instead of feedback
processing is being utilized. Funding and environmental requirements are
moving forward and a contract will be coming forward to the Board in
October with construction proposed to begin in November.
o Fall River Trail – Public comment, cost and additional location criteria are
being evaluated related to whether the trail should proceed along Fish
Hatchery Road or Fall River Road.
o Elm Road/Landfill Drainage – Staff has been working with the state health
department to design and finalize plans for a drainage channel. The
project will be ready to go out for bid in the next week or two with
construction proposed to take place throughout the fall and winter.
o Dry Gulch Road – New bid documents have been prepared which will
allow contractors more contract time and more flexibility related to
scheduling work on the project. Bids will be solicited this fall for work to be
performed in 2016.
o Fish Creek Phase 2, Trail and Road Repairs – Design consultants have
taken public comment and are incorporating the comments into the final
bid set plans. Since federal funds are being used on the project, the Town
is required to follow federal processes and procedures on how to acquire
easements and Rights of Way (ROW). ROW acquisitions have started
and may take up to nine months to complete. Assuming cooperative and
successful negotiations related to easements and ROWs, Phase 2 may
begin by mid-2016 and road repairs will likely extend into 2017.
o South Visitor Center Parking Structure – The parking structure
development plan will be heard by the Estes Valley Planning Commission
at their meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2015. The Board of
Adjustment will be asked to grant a variance that will slightly decrease the
width of the parking spaces to increase the overall number of parking
spaces in the structure. Negotiations with the Estes Valley Recreation
and Park District (EVRPD) resulted in a slight realignment of the structure
to accommodate the golf course and trail access. A Transportation
Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant has been
applied for which would provide enough funding to allow all levels of the
structure to be built at one time.
o Downtown Estes Loop – The Town continues to engage in conversations
with the federal government and the state related to an alternative.
Nothing to report at this time.
o Variable Message Signs – As a member of the Upper Front Range
Transportation Planning Region, the Town has submitted an application
for grant funds through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality program
(CMAQ). If received the monies would be used to acquire two dynamic
message signs to provide information about parking issues, emergency
messaging, directional information, etc. The signs would not include any
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commercial messaging and are proposed to be located on Highways 34
and 36. The grant would be for $100,000 and would require a Town
match of $25,000.
o Barnes Dance Study – The results of the study done in July are not
expected for approximately two months. Staff has been in contact with
CDOT regarding questions about the timing of the traffic signals. An
information presentation related to signal timing is being considered so
that CDOT can provide information about how the signals are
programmed. The Committee suggested holding this event on a weekday
around 9 a.m. so that business owners would be available to attend.
o Public Works Staffing – Kelly Stalworth will begin work on September 8,
2015, as the new Public Works Paving Manager. Additional staff to
perform project management duties will be needed during Phase 2 of the
Fish Creek Project, for the Moraine Bridge, and river repair projects; as
well as to manage and complete the paperwork involved in closing out
flood repair projects.
o Trails Master Plan – An open house was held recently to gather public
input. The EVRPD is taking the lead on the Estes Valley trails master plan
which will be a guiding document to be used when reviewing land use
applications, roadway rehab, bike lane placement, sidewalk width, etc.
There being no further business, Chair Norris adjourned the meeting at 9:19 a.m.
Cynthia Deats, Deputy Town Clerk
The "Break Room" Remodel - Bid Award (an agreement will follow the
award):
The department refers to this project as the "Break Room" remodel. That
one room
serves as the crews' work space and it has a coffee pot and refrigerator
so it also
functions as the break room.
The Remodel/New Space construction includes the following converted
spaces
and remodeled areas:
233 Square Feet (SF) of new Tool Storage Room
450 SF of new Mezzanine Storage Room
270 SF of new Locker Room
181 SF of expansion of the Work Room
359 SF of remodel area of the existing Work Room
The majority of the project is converting shop space to new rooms,
revising the existing
stairwell to extend the 2nd level mezzanine area and making the Work
Room larger for greater
functionality. The total remodeled space is 1,493 SF. The low bid of
$159,524
equates to $106.85 per SF which is reasonable considering that over
1,000 SF
of shop space will be converted for new functionality.
Seasonal Decorations
We doubled the number of lights downtown. By switching to LED lights we
use 77% less energy despite doubling the number of lights. The electric bill
for incandescent lights was an estimated $5,200 and the LED lights it is
about $1,200 per season.
Contracting this work out eliminates disruption in L&P operations and saves
money. Last year our crews stopped working on capital projects to install
the lights. We experienced outages during that time taking crews away
from the lights to return later. Our crews had to work overtime to be finished
for the parade, increasing the installation cost.
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, July 15th, 2015
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Transportation Advisory Board of the Town of
Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Rooms 202 & 203 of Town
Hall, in said Town of Estes Park on the 15th day of July, 2015.
Present: Kimberly Campbell
Amy Hamrick
Gregg Rounds
Belle Morris
Stan Black
Bryon Holmes
Also Present: Greg Muhonen, Director of Public Works
Kevin Ash, Public Works Civil Engineer
Jen Imber, Public Works Administrative Assistant
Brian Wells, Shuttle Coordinator
John Ericson, Town Board Liaison
Abscent: Cory LaBianca
Ann Finley
Thom Widawski
Chair Campbell called the meeting to order at 12:14 p.m.
GENERAL DISCUSSION
Paul Fishman offered public comment on the downtown parking issue , specifically
commenting on frustration for the discussion at the June TAB meeting. Mr. Fishman
also distributed a letter from the Downtown Parking Task Force requesting there be no
official recommendations from TAB on downtown parking at this time. Glen Malepeide
also offered comment on the parking issue, asking TAB to work with ongoing efforts in
the community to solve parking problems.
Minutes from the June 17th, 2015 meeting were reviewed by members. It was moved
and seconded (Black/Holmes) to approve all aforementioned minutes, with the motion
passing unanimously.
No shuttle committee update was provided.
The board discussed the lane realignment of the intersection at Highways 34 and 36.
CDOT realigned the intersection on June 22nd and 23rd to improve northbound traffic.
TAB members feel the project was a success.
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STAFF UPDATES ON TOWN PROJECTS
Kevin Ash updated the board on the Dry Gulch Road Improvements project. No bids
were received at the close of the July 2nd deadline, mostly due to contractors schedules
being currently full through the end of the year. Several options are being looked at to
make the project more attractive to potential bidders, with main construction beginning
in March of 2016 and a longer overall construction period. The Town is looking to start
the trail extension and Sombrero Ranch intersection construction this fall so part of
project could be completed in 2015.
Director Muhonen reported on a progress meeting he recently attended on the Loop
project. Difficulty designing bridges to accommodate a 100 year flood will result in many
more properties affected and a much higher property acquisition cost. The Town is
exploring with CDOT whether rigid guidelines will be implemented or if a variance to
measurably improve the situation will be approved.
A roundabout in the Donut Haus location is under evaluation as a potential option when
the Loop project advances.
Transit Hub Parking Structure is scheduled for Planning Commission in August. The
Town is still working with the Bureau of Reclamation and EVRPD on footprint and
placement of the structure. EVRPD has requested the open stairway feature be
removed or enclosed due to the close proximity to the golf course.
Barnes Dance timing is currently implemented at Elkhorn/Moraine and
Elkhorn/Riverside intersections. Data is being collected on the weekend under different
pedestrian traffic scenarios.
Director Muhonen is hoping for a response in Fall 2015 on the Tiger Grant. Another
application is being submitted for a grant for two permanent variable message boards.
Final plans for Fish Creek flood damage repairs were presented at a recent meeting.
Trail and road repair are included in the plans.
DOWNTOWN PARKING STRATEGY
The board was cautioned that being too specific with recommendations regarding
parking could hinder grant opportunities; a better approach would be to offer guidelines
instead.
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Stan Black shared a recent parking study that was completed in conjunction with the
Performing Arts Center. This July 2nd, 2015 study showed plenty of empty parking
spaces in the downtown corridor available on a Saturday evening in July.
TAB believes the ideal time to implem ent a paid parking plan would be in conjunction
with the opening of the parking structure. Paid parking would ideally be enforced every
day from the beginning of June until the end of September. Trustee Ericson strongly
encouraged basing this recommendation on facts instead of perceptions. Chair
Campbell will get Visit Estes Park lodging data to correlate with the Highways 34/36
traffic numbers.
Visitor Center and Fairgrounds parking will remain complimentary. A tiered system for
hourly rates was discussed, with the possibility of free parking in remote lots,
intermediate rates in perimeter lots and premium rates for the core downtown area.
Premium lots in the downtown area were identified by TAB and the idea was discussed
to altogether eliminate the concept of perimeter lots, consequently determining all
downtown parking areas to be premium. Trustee Ericson suggested going with the
defined area of the downtown corridor as voted on by the Town Board as premium
locations instead of arbitrary selections made by TAB members.
A large portion of the downtown area already has a three-hour parking limit. TAB
discussed the possibility of all paid parking being charged at the same rate, with time
limited parking being implemented in the downtown area in accordance with the current
time-limited lots and areas.
It was largely agreed that paid parking could solve the problem of downtown employees
parking in premium downtown locations all day.
With no other business to discuss, Chair Campbell adjourned the meeting at 2:01 p.m.
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, July 17th, 2015
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Parks Advisory Board of the Town of Estes Park,
Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall Rooms 100, Engineering
Conference Room, in said Town of Estes Park on the 17th day of July, 2015.
Present: Merle Moore
Celine Lebeau
Dewain Lockwood
Terry Rustin
Also Present: Kevin McEachern, Public Works Operations Manager
Brian Berg, Parks Division Supervisor
Jen Imber, Public Works Administrative Assistant
Greg Muhonen, Director of Public Works
Absent: Ronna Boles
Two Board Vacancies
Chair Lebeau called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.
GENERAL BUSINESS
It was moved and seconded (Rustin/Lockwood) to approve the May 8th meeting minutes
and the motion passed unanimously.
The Town has been receiving requests to rename local parks. A policy regarding this
issue would logically go hand in hand with the Public Art Policy and appropriately live
with the Parks Advisory Board.
ARBOR DAY 2015 REVIEW
Chair Lebeau reported Arbor Day 2015 events went well. Rainy weather prevented the
tree planting event outside, so coming up with an alternate activity in case of rain was
suggested for future celebrations.
LIBRARY READING GARDEN
The Town had a meeting with Sarah Walsh from the Library and Emily Plumber,
landscape designer. The Library would like to redesign the Story Time area to better
accommodate their needs, as well as to solve drainage problems with that area. They
would also like to place a sitting/standing wall along the perimeter for privacy. Official
acknowledgement from Rotary will be needed to proceed with a redesign and cost
estimate since the Rotary just sponsored and completed a redesign of that area a
couple years ago. Celine suggested this new project would be a good opportunity to
incorporate public art into the area.
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DEAD PONDEROSA PINE AT PERFORMANCE PARK
Brian Berg suggested a carving be created from the dead ponderosa tree at
Performance Park. The carving could be theater or music themed in accordance with
the setting. Chainsaw Mama and Dale Traut were suggested as a potential artists to
carve the tree. PAB members were favorable to this project. Core samples would need
to be taken from the tree to assess the condition of the wood and test for rot. Once a
cost estimate is received, the Parks Division will include it as a budgeted item.
REVISIONS TO AIPP POLICIES
Merle Moore and Terry Rustin revised the AIPP policy according to feedback received
from Trustees when the policy was presented to the Town Board for approval. Director
Muhonen was concerned that one additional item of concern raised by Trustee Koenig
remained to be addressed, regarding the provision for insurance. Brian Berg will look
into this issue to determine what needs to be done.
Forms were reworked and flow charts added (for internal use only) to illustrate the
processes of art acquisition. The board discussed the appropriate staff member to
review the site of placement and determine if the location is suitable for the land use,
zoning codes, etc., and how to most effectively address this issue prior to finalizing art
placement. It was suggested a site review be sent to impacted departments and
agencies much like the Town’s Development Review process.
Revisions to the policy will be made based on the board’s comments. Merle Moore
requested board members help with a one-page summary of the document. Members
will share comments on one-page summary at next meeting.
Brian Berg requested the board finish up the Public Art policy before tackling a new
Tree Ordinance.
With no other business to discuss, a motion was made and seconded
(Lockwood/Moore) to adjourn the meeting at 12:0 pm, with all voting in favor.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
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July 21, 2015
Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall
Commission: Chair Betty Hull, Commissioners Doug Klink, Nancy Hills, Steve Murphree, Sharry
White, Russ Schneider, Michael Moon
Attending: Chair Hull, Commissioners Klink, Hills, Murphree, White and Moon
Also Attending: Director Alison Chilcott, Planner Phil Kleisler, Town Attorney Greg White, and
Recording Secretary Karen Thompson
Absent: Town Board Liaison John Phipps, Larimer County Liaison Michael Whitley,
Commissioner Schneider
Chair Hull called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. There were approximately 15 people in
attendance. Each Commissioner was introduced. Chair Hull explained the process for accepting public
comment at today’s meeting. The following minutes reflect the order of the agenda and not
necessarily the chronological sequence.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of minutes, April 21, 2015 Planning Commission meeting.
It was moved and seconded (White/Klink) to approve the consent agenda as presented and the
motion passed unanimously with one absent.
3. AMENDED DEVELOPMENT PLAN 06‐01D, MARYS MEADOW CONDOMINIUMS, TBD Kiowa Trail
and TBD Bemish Court
Planner Kleisler reviewed the staff report. He provided a brief history of the development and
stated this was the fourth amendment to this plan. The property is zone A–Accommodations, with
areas to the south zoned E‐1–Estate. Areas to the west, north, and east are zoned A–
Accommodations, and includes some undeveloped property. The initial plan had a co‐housing
concept, which was not attractive to buyers, so the plan was amended to include duplexes. The
applicant, Frank Theis, is now wrapping up the first phase, and ready to begin future phases. He
now wishes to move towards a more traditional model including duplexes and single family
dwellings. The proposed amendment reduces the density from 35 approved units to 24 proposed
units. Planner Kleisler stated the original development plan established Kiowa Trail, which is
maintained by the property owner. The site plan from the previously approved amended
development plan is being used for this project; however, there are some pedestrian circulation
and vehicle access changes. Bemish Court would come off of the northwest end of Kiowa Trail,
and would be the roadway for the single family dwellings. Both the duplexes on Kiowa Trail and
the homes on Bemish Court would have garages, allowing the removal of street parking on Kiowa
Trail. Planner Kleisler stated fairly significant changes have been made to the architecture of the
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proposed duplexes, as compared to the previously approved plan. The changes include, but are
not limited to, the inclusion of single‐car garages.
Planner Kleisler stated the application was routed to all affected agencies for review and notice
was sent to the local newspaper and adjacent property owners. The Planning Commission
received public comment relating to the location of the proposed sewer line. The proposed sewer
line consists of a main extension between the Phase II and Phase III units. Upper Thompson
Sanitation District supports the concept, with minor changes involving moving the line to allow
better access, as well as prohibiting landscaping in the sewer easement. The current proposal
attempts to keep the natural flow of drainage throughout the site, which is why no curb and
gutter is proposed.
Planner Kleisler stated the applicant has requested a minor modification regarding the minimum
number of spaces for bicycle parking. The requirement is four (4) spaces. In accordance with the
Estes Valley Development Code (EVDC) Section 3.7, the Planning Commission may grant a minor
modification of up to a maximum of 25% from certain zone district standards. In this case, the
Commission could lower the requirement of four spaces to three spaces. The applicant is
proposing some surface parking and primarily single‐car garages. Because of the limited garage
space, staff assumes future residents and guests would utilize bicycle racks. If the Commission
decides to approve the minor modification request, they would need to make one of the
following findings: (1) The modification advances the goals and purposes of the EVDC; (2) The
modification results in less visual impact; (3) The modification results in more effective
environmental and open space preservation; or (4) The modification relieves practical difficulties
in developing a site.
Public comment issues involve a no‐build easement, which is shown on the plat. There was no
town involvement with the creation of the easement. Because it is a recorded easement, it is
required to be shown on the plat. Staff has reviewed this document with Town Attorney White,
and the legal opinion is the enforcement power of this easement rests with the developer and the
HOA. It is staff opinion the amended development plan complies with the easement. The
Easement states, in part, “…shall not build any buildings or structures within the area…to preserve
the view of condominium units over and across the portion of the property shown in Exhibit A.”
Planner Kleisler stated the other key issue with this proposal is the grading for units 19 and 20 on
Bemish Court. A substantial amount of cut and fill was planned, and staff determined it did not
comply with the building standards in the EVDC. The applicant revised the plan by designing a
slightly steeper road that will eliminate most of the cut and fill. If those steps are taken, the
property would be in compliance with that standard. A condition of approval addresses this issue.
Staff Findings
1. The application is consistent with the policies, goals and objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan.
2. Adequate services and facilities are available to serve the development.
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3. If revised to comply with recommended conditions of approval, the application will
comply with applicable sections of the Estes Valley Development Code, as described in the
staff report.
4. The Planning Commission is the decision‐making body for this application.
Staff and Commission Discussion
Planner Kleisler clarified the duplexes are proposed to have single‐car garages, with the single‐
family dwelling having double‐car garages.
Public Comment
Frank Theis/applicant stated the project includes a construction site maintenance agreement to
ensure the area will be kept clean during construction. After discussion with the property owner,
he stated Unit 24 will be removed from the plan to satisfy owners of the nearest existing unit who
were concerned about that unit blocking their view. After this change, there would be a total of
23 units in the development.
Sabina McWhinney/town resident was one of the first residents in Phase I. She stated the HOA
requested the no‐build easement, as a way to ensure the open space would remain as such in
order to maintain the view corridor. She stated the intent of the easement was housing units
would be limited to Kiowa Trail, and that the detention ponds would be constructed in a natural
manner. She was opposed to the single‐family dwellings on Bemish Court. She was supportive of
the construction site maintenance agreement.
John Crone/attorney representing Marys Meadow Development clarified the No‐Build Easement
is a private matter between the developer and the HOA, and is outside the purview of the
Planning Commission.
Beverly Wright/town resident was one of the original owners in phase I. She understood there
would be one more row of homes on Kiowa Trail (Phase II), and the developer never alluded to a
Phase III. She was opposed to the proposed development.
Frank Theis/applicant stated it was not his intent to mislead the property owners, and he is willing
to make concessions to satisfy them. His intent with the no‐build easement was to prevent the
neighbors from seeing any buildings in the open space.
Mia Tawney/property owner stated Phase I was under construction at the time her father, Jim
Tawney, passed away. As the new property owner, her intentions are to keep the commitment
that her father wanted. Jim was a futurist and cared strongly about community. She explained
the concept behind the original co‐housing development.
Sabina McWhinney/town resident stated the intent of the easement was to keep the area in its
natural state.
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Richard James/town resident stated his unit was going to be directly impacted by proposed Unit
24, and sees the removal of that unit as a positive. His main concern with this proposal is the
height of the buildings. He purchased his unit in 2013, and Mr. Theis presented a plan similar to
what is being presented with this application.
Public comment closed.
Staff and Commission Discussion
Town Attorney White clarified the easement was recorded with Larimer County. It is an easement
agreement between Marys Meadow LLC and Marys Meadow Condominium HOA. The Town is not
involved. The recording puts it on record so it will be found during a title search. He advised the
Planning Commission that it is not their responsibility to react to this easement.
Conditions of Approval
1. Compliance with the following affected agency comments:
a. Estes Valley Fire Protection District memo dated June 25, 2015;
b. Town of Estes Park Utilities Division memo dated June 25, 2015;
c. Town of Estes Park Community Development memo dated June 29, 2015;
d. Town of Estes Park Public Works memo dated July 13, 2015;
e. Upper Thompson Sanitation District memo dated July 15, 2015.
2. The site plan shall be amended to accurately show the existing grade and drainage flow
along Kiowa Trail, including how off‐site drainage flows through the area near the existing
traffic island.
3. The slope of parking stalls shall be decreased to provide for safe vehicle access.
4. The site plan shall be amended to reflect the proposed adjustments detailed in the memo
from the applicant dated July 10, 2015. Such changes require the review and approval of
applicable reviewing agencies.
5. Utility pedestals and boxes north of Unit 18 shall be moved to the west to accommodate
20‐foot clearance for utility truck access.
6. HOA Declarations shall be amended to prohibit any landscaping within the sewer and
electric easement area in Phase II and III, with the exception of small shrubs within three
(3) feet of units.
7. The site plan shall be amended to remove Unit 24.
It was moved and seconded (Klink/Hills) to approve the Amended Development Plan 06‐01D,
with the findings and conditions recommended by staff and the motion passed unanimously
with one absent.
4. UPDATE ON VACATION HOMES REGULATIONS
Planner Kleisler stated the purpose of this presentation is to provide the Commission with an
update as to where staff and the Town Board are concerning vacation homes. Discussion has
occurred concerning changes to processes and policies throughout the Estes Valley. Vacation
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homes are becoming an issue nationwide. A major report, the Colorado Association of Ski
Towns (CAST) Report, addresses vacation homes and will be forwarded to the Commissioners
as soon as possible. The Town Board and County Commissioners requested staff review
processes and policies to ensure enforceability and meet the goals that they were initially
intended to do. He stated this information was shared at a Town Board Study Session, and the
Trustees wanted to make sure the Planning Commissioners were included in any conversation
concerning vacation homes. Planner Kleisler provided a recap of the schedule, stating June
through September would include refining the regulations and processes, with possible
adoption and implementation occurring before the end of 2015. In the spring of 2015, a public
meeting on this topic was held, and approximately 100 people attended and had the
opportunity to provide comments and share ideas about how vacation homes should or
should not be regulated in the Estes Valley. There will be an additional meeting in mid‐
September to allow further discussion.
Planner Kleisler provided a summary of the trends. Legally permitted vacation homes have
increased by roughly 25% since 2010, and staff assumes this number will continue to rise. The
Larimer County attorney is reviewing the addition of licensing fees for vacation homes in the
Estes Valley, outside of Town limits. The main concerns coming out of the meeting included,
but were not limited to: enforceability, including fair fees and applications; clearly defined
expectations, signed by owners, posted for renters; property managers, or equivalent, held
responsible to “act”; flexibility in the regulations, recognizing differences of needs based on
location, lot size, proximity, and number of rooms. Occupancy limits were discussed, and
flexibility was encouraged. More specific comments/ideas were as follows: Property managers
should have clear expectations and processes for grievances; need not be a full‐time resident
of Estes Park but must be easily reachable; residents in neighborhood and visitors to rental
have clear knowledge of who to contact for what; does not have to be property manager but
has to have clear access and accountability in the process. Town and County Fees should be
enforced with fines for violators; fees should be commiserate with occupancy limits and
enforcement time; fees need to be clear and concise and known by all. Location of vacation
homes should preserve the character of long‐term neighborhoods, and more code
enforcement would be supported; Vehicles parked at vacation homes should be proportionate
with the size of the home. Attendees at the public meeting said they would like to see more of
the following: compliance, enforcement, clarity in the regulations, encouragement of long‐
term rentals, and owner‐signed statements stating they understand the regulations. They
would like to see less overlap of regulations between residents and rentals, and less
unenforced regulations. During a brainstorming session, attendees said the most important
considerations were: enforce, define and clarify; flexibility; clear lines of accountability for
owner/property manager; preserve neighborhood character; expand occupancy limits based
on size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, lot location and size.
Planner Kleisler stated the project scope includes: Occupancy Limits, Vehicles and Parking, Fire
Protection, Workforce Housing Impact, Highway Development, Fees, Licensing, and Property
Management. There is now a trend occurring that the most dense zone districts for
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accommodation uses have less dense developments being built. Consequences for violations
have been rolled into the licensing and enforceability. The Town has one code compliance
officer, and vacation home regulations are a small part of her duties.
Commissioner White recommended the Commissioners read the CAST report when they
receive it. She thinks our community can learn a lot about this issue from other communities.
5. DISCUSSION CONCERNING ESTES VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MODERNIZATION
Planner Kleisler stated this chapter, Planning the Valley’s Future, sets the stage for the next
update of the Comprehensive Plan. The goal is to have a final draft of this chapter next month.
Planning the Valley’s Future provides a primer on some key upcoming issues facing the
community. Much of this narrative is conceptual and policy related. As such, staff has
primarily updated the statistical information, and would welcome feedback to learn if they are
going in the right direction. Visit Estes Park has completed a study, and staff would like to
review that information and possibly add some of that information to the Plan. Commissioner
Moon stated he saw this chapter not as a code issue but a directional chapter. There are many
changes in the socio‐economic aspect of our visitor base as well as residential base.
Workforce housing should be addressed. What do we want to be in 10 years? He urged the
Commission to be visionary in the document. He is willing to participate in the editing process
of this chapter. Planner Kleisler stated this chapter has a lot of gray areas, and it may be a
good idea to take it to Town Board and the County Commission in the near future to get their
feedback. Commissioner Klink explained the reason behind the modernization versus an
overhaul of the entire plan, where funding was an issue. Director Chilcott stated it would be
best to have the Downtown Neighborhood Plan concluded before pursuing additional funding
to fully update the Comprehensive Plan. She stated it was within the scope of the
modernization to accurate reflect the trends being seen by the town, county, state, and
country. However, there are some gray areas and we need to be cautious about being biased
about what trends we choose to include in the modernization of the plan. She would
recommend allowing staff to continue to work on this chapter, adding some additional
language. Staff could give the Planning Commission the original language and the proposed
language. Commissioner Hills recommended having each Commissioner provide written
comments to staff. Additional information will be provided at the next Planning Commission
meeting.
6. REPORTS
a. Director Chilcott reported the Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for a
storage shed on Pinewood Lane.
b. Director Chilcott reported the Riverview Pines Development Plan was withdrawn by
the applicant. Staff expects to see a revised plan in the next few months.
c. Director Chilcott reported the Town Board and County Commission approved the
amendment to the EVDC allowing pet grooming in the CD–Commercial Downtown
zone district. She stated the business owner requesting the amendment has since
closed her business.
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d. Director Chilcott reported the Town Board approved the Amended Plat for Silver Moon
Inn.
e. Director Chilcott reported the Marys Lake Replat Amended Development Agreement
was withdrawn by the applicant. She stated there was a steep lot in the Marys Lake
Subdivision that the property owner hoped to place in a conservation easement. That
did not occur, and the property owner desired to make the lot available for a single‐
family dwelling. A request was processes, but there were some legal issues and the
application was withdrawn pending resolution of the legal issues.
f. Director Chilcott reported staff would like to have a plan in place for public outreach
and education to inform the public of the risks of flooding. By flood standards, the
2013 flood was not a big flood for the local rivers involved. Staff expects FEMA to
require remapping of the floodplains using accurate information. Estes Park is in a high
risk area, and the cost of flood insurance will be extremely high. Staff is especially
concerned about the impacts of risk and the cost of insurance in the downtown area
and other areas near river corridors. Additional hydrology studies are being
completed. It is important that the Town have a good strategy to engage the public on
next steps for mitigation. Staff is working with Slate Communications to assist with a
successful public engagement process. The Town has contracted with Brian Varrella
from Olsson & Associates to perform our floodplain management duties for the
immediate future. Brian is the former floodplain manager for the City of Fort Collins,
and the past‐president of the Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain
Managers.
g. Director Chilcott reported staff is reviewing a possible change in the code to allow for
an extended re‐build time, similar to what was done following the Woodland Heights
Fire. The elected officials have directed staff to put an amended re‐build process in
place. The August agenda will include a draft EVDC amendment on this topic.
h. Director Chilcott reported the Downtown Plan Request for Proposal (RFP) will be
released tomorrow. Consultants will have 21 days to submit proposals. A selection
committee will be created to select the consultant. Chair Hull stated Commissioner
White would be willing to serve on the selection committee if allowed the opportunity.
Director Chilcott stated she would need to submit an application.
There being no further business, Chair Hull adjourned the meeting at 3:04 p.m.
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Betty Hull, Chair
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Karen Thompson, Recording Secretary
August 11, 2015
Connie Dedon
Estes Valley Community Garden
P. O. Box 4158
Estes Park, CO 80517
Mayor Bill Pinkham &
Town Trustees
P. O. Box 1200
Estes Park, CO 80517
Dear Mayor Pinkham and Trustees;
It will be an honor to be able to give you an update on the Estes Valley Community Garden’s progress
this past year at your Board meeting on Aug. 25th. Enclosed is a packet to give you detailed
information to assist with our presentation. The Estes Valley Community Garden Board members
know how supportive you are to the Community Garden concept. That has been evident over these
past several years as we have been moving forward with our community garden dream.
We hope to begin construction the third week in September thanks to all the assistance from the
Town and the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District. We are in the process of preparing for the
pre‐construction meeting on Aug. 21st with your department heads to make sure we comply with all
the regulations. All these activities will eventually benefit over 300 community members during
each growing season; including preschoolers, elementary age children, teenagers, young adults, and
senior citizens.
We are thrilled with our fundraising success to date. After all, it was your Board who started us out
with the $1,000 award from the Community Services Fund to help with the fencing for which we are
grateful. We have had tremendous financial support from local civic groups and individual donors.
We have received grant money as well. It is estimated we will have a little over $19,000 by the end of
this month towards the $30.000 needed for construction. We have three grant applications
submitted currently, and if they are awarded, that will get us closer to that number. Now we have
just one stumbling block. We will not be able to cover the entire water tap fee and the other
expenses for the water system by mid‐September. Can the Town help? We don’t want to ask for a
variance on that fee because that is not fair to the other customers. We don’t want to go into debt
either. We would gratefully appreciate a Town contribution of $5,000, so we can have the water
system in place by the end of September before the raised beds are built and the walkways formed.
This is such a desirable project for the Town to lend a hand to its local residents. With a little
assistance from the Town, a community garden will be able to take “root” in the Estes Valley just like
so many other high altitude towns in Colorado.
Thank you for considering the Estes Valley Community Garden Board’s request.
Sincerely,
Connie Dedon,
Estes Valley Community Garden Board Member
Informational Packet for Town Trustees
for the Board Meeting on August 25, 2015
Estes Valley Community Garden Plans:
The Estes Valley Community Garden will develop gardening plots in the Stanley
Park area for local residents to rent. They will be located on the northeast corner of
Manford Avenue and Community Drive. A dollar per year lease agreement with the
Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) is planned for the usage of the
property, which will be 100’ x 100’. Construction is projected to begin the third
week of September 2015.
Between 50 to 75 plots are planned, containing quality, organic garden mixture soil.
One plot will be gardened by volunteers for the Crossroads Ministry Food Pantry.
Other plots will be dedicated to the elementary school children, the Girl Scout troop,
the Crisis Advocates’ Center (formerly known as the Estes Valley Victim Advocates’
Center), and a pre‐school program managed by Families For Estes. One or two plots
will be reserved for people‐in‐need free of charge. Support will be provided to
renters by experienced gardeners and through educational workshops throughout
the season.
The plan includes a 6‐foot fence supported by 8‐foot posts, with a reflective
tape/wire at the top to deter large mammals. A mesh screen will be installed with
2’6” above ground and 1’6” below ground to deter small mammals. The fence
design will meet Estes Park code requirements. A drip irrigation and hose system
will include four spigots to provide coverage for all the raised plots. See the Utilities
section for details of the water supply plan.
Mission Statement:
The Estes Valley Community Garden is committed to enrich the individual, social,
and environmental health of the residents of the Estes Valley through gardening and
gardening knowledge.
Organizational Information:
The Estes Valley Community Garden, Inc. became a non‐profit, 501 (c) 3
organization on July 7, 2014. There is a Board of 7 members with one ex‐officio
member from the EVRPD and volunteer committee members in attendance at most
meetings. The Board has partnered with the EVRPD and the Town of Estes Park for
assistance, guidance, and support.
Site History:
The Garden location will be on property at the northeast corner of Community Drive
and Manford Avenue, owned by the Town of Estes Park, and managed by the
EVRPD. This parcel has been open space for many years and is sometimes used for
parking for festivals. Access to the site is from a dirt road off Manford Avenue and
also directly from Community Drive.
Zoning and Setback requirements:
The Community Garden was placed in the EVRPD Master Plan in February 2015.
The location of the Community Garden is congruent with zoning ordinances
governing the Stanley Park area. Other recreational activities in that area are the
skate park, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and a youth recreation building.
Setbacks from the roads are the normal distance required by ordinance. There are
no curbs, gutters, or sidewalks in the area. There is an unofficial walking path along
the two roadways next to the Garden area.
Density:
There will be between 50 to 75 plots planned for the 100’ x 100’ area. We anticipate
10 volunteers, 30 school children, 35 families, and one manager using the area on
and off throughout the approximate 16 week growing season. No additional activity
is planned to attract visitors to the area from either inside or outside Estes Park,
except perhaps during the Grand Opening celebration. The anticipated level of
activity should not significantly affect the density of the area.
Traffic and Access:
The Community Garden plans should not put an additional strain on the existing
road system. There is off‐street parking available for the area. It is estimated that
there will be 10 or fewer cars parked at the Garden during the daylight hours at any
given time. The parking lot to the east, accessed off a short dirt road leading from
Manford Avenue is approximately 25 feet away and will accommodate 10 cars. That
space is shared with other recreational users in the area. The parking lot to the
northwest, off Community Drive, is approximately 75 feet away and will
accommodate more than 30 cars. The Board believes many of the gardeners will be
walking to the area. The elementary school children are close enough to walk and
several families living nearby could walk as well.
Utilities:
Sanitary sewer service will not be needed for the Garden area. Gardeners will walk
approximately 200 feet northeast to the restrooms located in the shelter that is
maintained by the EVRPD. We estimate additional usage of this facility will be about
10 people per day during the growing season.
Domestic water will be used to irrigate the garden plots. It is believed a one‐inch
water line runs across the northeast corner of the land and will be tapped at that
general area. One water tap with 4 spigots and a one‐inch water meter will be
installed. A back‐flow preventer, a pressure reducing valve, and other required
components will be installed per Town of Estes Park Water Division regulations. A
drip irrigation system will be operated automatically approximately 3 times per
week during the growing season. Hoses will be available if gardeners would like to
water in addition to the drip system. Water usage fees will be covered by the
gardeners’ seasonal rents.
No buildings will be placed over the water line that runs across the property. In
case of a water line break or other issues requiring excavation of the water line, only
garden plots will be disturbed. Compensation to renters affected by this situation
will be agreed upon at that time. Access to the Garden to repair the water line will
be through a double gate that is planned to accommodate trucks.
No electrical service will be required for the Community Garden.
Phasing:
Fencing, raised plots, children’s area, two accessible plots, a small tool shed, and 4
water spigots will be completed in the first phase, planned for fall 2015. In the next
phase, a hoop house and a small pergola are planned. This might occur in 2016 if
sufficient funds can be raised. Consideration for expansion will be decided later.
Waivers Requested:
No waivers will be requested by the Estes Valley Community Garden, Inc.
Financial Information:
It is estimated that $30,000 will be required to construct the Community Garden. By
the end of August 2015, the Estes Valley Community Garden, Inc. will have
approximately $19,000 in hand.
EVRPD has agreed to construct the fence and to do required excavation work.
Community members will be recruited as volunteers to construct the raised plots,
distribute the garden mix soil, prepare the walkways, and to complete other tasks to
bring the Garden to operational status. Some of these volunteer commitments have
been obtained already. All organizational expenses and material purchases for
construction will be the responsibility of the Estes Valley Community Garden, Inc.
Three grants totaling $10,500 have been submitted; we anticipate funding decisions
on these grants by mid‐September and November 2015. In‐kind donations will be
solicited and accepted, and all fundraising activities will continue.
Estimated financial figures pertaining to the water system:
Water tap fees for one tap and 4 spigots $13,000
Materials 1,500
Fencing labor 0
Trenching for fencing below ground 0
Plumbing labor 500
Drip system 500
Garden hoses (in‐kind donations) 0
Total $15,000
Secured funds to date for the water system:
National Parks and Recreation Crowdfunding Program $931
Local donor designation for the water system 500
Money available from undesignated funds 7,000
Total $ 8,431
Needed funds to complete the water system:
$15,000
‐ 8,431
Total $6,569
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On#behalf#of#the#team#of#Rees#Consulting,#Inc.,#and#WSW#Consulting,#I#submit#this#proposal#for#a#
Housing#Needs#Assessment#for#the#Town#of#Estes#Park.##We#are#excited#about#the#potential#
opportunity#to#work#with#you#and#feel#we#offer#the#skills#and#perspective#to#provide#Estes#Park#
with#an#informative,#defensible,#and#usable#housing#needs#assessment.#
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Melanie#Rees,#of#Rees#Consulting,#has#been#involved#in#housing#studies#and#issues#in#Rocky#
Mountain#communities#for#nearly#30#years.#Our#wealth#of#experience#includes#prior#work#in#
Estes#Park,#including#the#2008#Housing#Needs#Assessment#and#the#Affordable#and#Workforce#
Housing#Panel#in#January#2015.#We#have#an#intimate#knowledge#of#the#challenges#faced#in#
resort#communities#and#the#changing#face#of#those#challenges#over#time.##Many#issues#in#Estes#
Park#have#been#topics#of#concern#among#our#other#resort#clients,#including#retaining#workers#
within#the#town#rather#than#in9commuting#from#other#areas,#an#aging#workforce#and#retirees#
increasingly#remaining#in#and#moving#to#resort#communities,#and#seasonal#employee#housing#
challenges.##We#understand#that#a#one9size9fits9all#approach#to#data#analysis#which#may#work#in#
larger#cities#has#no#place#in#resort#communities#and#tailor#our#research#given#the#unique#
situation#and#needs#of#each#community.#As#a#result,#our#reports#are#not#only#on9point#and#
defensible,#but#usable#and#implementable#to#achieve#community#goals.##
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We#hope#you#find#our#proposal#responsive#to#your#needs.#Thank#you#for#your#consideration.#
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Housing#Needs#Assessment#Proposal#–#July#2015#
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for#almost#30#years#and#has#been#working#with#Wendy#Sullivan#of#WSW#Consulting#since#2001.#
Together,#we#have#completed#numerous#city,#county9wide#and#regional#housing#needs#
assessments#in#urban,#rural#and#resort#areas#throughout#the#west.##Melanie#completed#some#of#
the#first#housing#needs#assessments#in#Colorado#back#in#1990.##Since#then#Melanie#and#Wendy#
have#continued#to#work#with#many#communities#over#the#years#as#their#needs#have#changed.##
We#are#proud#of#our#ability#to#serve#so#many#repeat#clients#and#to#adapt#to#their#changing#
needs#over#the#years.##We#build#upon#each#other’s#strengths#to#deliver#a#complete#and#accurate#
assessment#of#housing#conditions#in#an#area.##We#customize#our#work#to#meet#each#
community’s#specific#needs#and#goals,#while#also#recognizing#and#addressing#the#unique#
constraints#within#each#community.##We#have#worked#together#so#frequently#that,#from#our#
client’s#perspectives,#we#function#as#one#firm.##
Resumes#are#included#as#an#appendix#to#this#proposal.##Our#contact#information#is#as#follows:#
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Melanie#Rees#–#Principal#in#Charge#Wendy#Sullivan#–#Project#Manager#
Rees#Consulting,#Inc.#WSW#Consulting#
PO#Box#3845#155#Allyn#Ave#
Crested#Butte,#CO##81224#San#Anselmo,#CA###94960#
(970)#34999845#(303)#57996702#
melanie@reesconsultinginc.com#wwsulliv@mac.com##
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Melanie#Rees#is#a#sole#proprietor#based#in#Crested#Butte#with#a#long9established#consulting#
practice#that#is#exclusively#devoted#to#housing.##She#started#her#own#business#over#25#years#ago.##
Rees#Consulting’s#main#products#are#housing#needs#assessments,#market#studies#for#mixed9
income#developments#and#strategic/action#plans#for#community#housing.##Her#primary#focus#is#
housing#in#high9cost#areas,#particularly#mountain#resort#communities.##She#previously#worked#in#
economic#development#for#the#State#of#Colorado#and#in#community#development#for#the#City#of#
Flagstaff.##Melanie#will#be#Principal#in#Charge.###
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Wendy#Sullivan,#principal#of#WSW#Consulting,#is#a#housing#planner#and#attorney,#licensed#in#
Colorado#and#California,#specializing#in#affordable#housing#market#research#and#strategy.##She#
has#over#15#years#of#community#planning#experience#as#a#planner,#analyst#and#attorney#in#the#
public#and#private#sector.##Wendy#has#conducted#and#managed#housing#needs#assessments,#
market#studies#and#housing#policy#development#for#a#range#of#communities#and#counties,#with#
particular#focus#on#mountain#resort#communities.#She#is#adept#at#primary#research#and#
interpretation,#including#survey#administration#and#other#community#outreach#methods,#as#well#
as#secondary#data#research#and#source#administration.##Prior#to#starting#her#own#business,#she#
Housing#Needs#Assessment#Proposal#–#July#2015#
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Rees#Consulting,#Inc.;#WSW#Consulting##2#
worked#as#a#planner#for#Blaine#County,#Idaho,#a#senior#housing#analyst#for#RRC#Associates,#Inc.#
and#a#contract#attorney#in#municipal#and#affordable#housing#law.##Wendy#has#a#Bachelor’s#
degree#in#computer#science#and#math,#a#Master’s#in#Regional#Planning#and#a#J.D.#from#the#
University#of#Colorado#in#Boulder.#Wendy#will#serve#as#Project#Manager.#
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Statement%of%Qualifications%
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We#have#worked#with#the#Estes#Park#Housing#Authority#on#several#key#projects#in#the#past.##
Melanie#Rees#was#a#member#of#the#consultant#team#on#two#previous#housing#needs#
assessments.##She#has#also#prepared#market#studies#for#both#ownership#and#rental#housing,#the#
most#recent#of#which#was#the#February#2014#market#study#for#Falcon#Ridge,#which#resulted#in#
the#award#of#Low#Income#Housing#Tax#Credits.##Wendy#Sullivan#was#a#member#of#the#affordable#
and#workforce#housing#review#panel,#along#with#Laurie#Best#and#Tim#Gagen#from#the#town#of#
Breckenridge,#that#visited#the#town#in#January#2015.#Melanie#and#Wendy#also#fronted#the#
recent#short9term#rental#by#owner#study#conducted#on#behalf#of#CAST,#which#included#Estes#
Park.#We#are#familiar#with#the#present#landscape#of#workforce#housing#provided#in#the#town#
and#issues#of#concern#moving#forward.#
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The#following#is#a#list#of#some#of#the#additional#locations#where#we#have#completed#housing#
needs#assessments.##We#have#worked#for#most#of#these#clients#more#than#once#and#in#some#
cases#have#had#the#opportunity#to#help#communities#understand#their#changing#housing#needs#
over#a#span#of#two#decades.###
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City#of#Aspen/Pitkin#County#City#of#Lafayette#
Adams#County#City#of#Louisville#
Town#of#Basalt#City#of#Longmont#
Blaine#County,#ID#Mammoth#Lakes,#CA#
Boulder#County#&#Broomfield#Mono#&#Inyo#Counties,#CA#
City#of#Boulder#Ouray#County#&#towns#
Town#of#Breckenridge#Routt#County,#Steamboat#Springs#
Central#Oregon#Region#San#Miguel#County/Telluride#
Clear#Creek#County#SE#Colorado#Region#
Eagle#County/Vail#Summit#County#
Estes#Park#Teton#Co,#WY#
Garfield#County/Glenwood#Springs#Upper#Arkansas#Region#
Gunnison#County#&#towns#Valley#&#Adams#Counties,#ID#
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In#addition#to#that#mentioned#above,#over#the#last#three#years,#we#have#completed#several#
housing#needs#assessments,#affordable#housing#market#studies#and#housing#market#trend#
studies#for#a#range#of#clients.##Our#projects#of#most#relevance#to#this#study#include:#
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Housing#Needs#Assessment#Proposal#–#July#2015#
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Rees#Consulting,#Inc.;#WSW#Consulting##3#
• Colorado#Association#of#Ski#Towns#sponsored#study#on#the#impact#of#short9term#
vacation#rentals#by#owners#on#ten#mountain#resort#communities#and#best#practices#in#
tracking,#monitoring#and#regulating#theses#uses#(2015);##
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• Lyons,#CO,#Housing#Needs#Assessment#and#disaster#recovery#study#(2013/14).##Evaluated#
housing#lost#in#the#flood,#impacts#on#residents#and#housing#units#needed#by#displaced#
households;#
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• Summit#County,#CO,#Housing#Needs#Assessment#(2013).#This#study#evaluated#the#
housing#needs#of#the#county#based#on#four#primary#regions.##The#housing#needs#of#
residents#and#the#workforce#within#each#region#were#identified#to#achieve#better#
balance#between#jobs#and#available#housing#in#each#region;#
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• Town#of#Breckenridge#housing#strategy#and#rental#market#studies#(2012,#2014);#
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• Western#Greater#Yellowstone#Regional#Housing#Needs#Assessment#and#Analysis#of#
Impediments#(2014).#This#study#covered#4#counties#–#Teton#County,#WY,#and#Teton,#
Fremont#and#Madison#Counties#in#Idaho#–#and#their#communities;#
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• Teton#County/Town#of#Jackson,#WY#(2105).#Technical#assistance#related#to#their#Housing#
Summit#which#occurred#at#the#of#April#2015;#
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• City#of#Hobbs,#NM,#Housing#Needs#Assessment#(2015).#Measures#the#impacts#of#the#oil#
and#gas#economy#on#jobs#and#the#housing#market#in#Hobbs#and#recommends#housing#
needs#to#support#its#residents#and#workforce#as#the#city’s#economy#becomes#more#
diversified;#
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• Town#of#Vail#(2014);#Eagle#County#(2014/15);#Boulder#Housing#Partners#(2012);#Fort#
Collins#Housing#Authority#(2012/13/14/15)#–#housing#market#studies#for#various#LIHTC#
projects;#and#
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• Summit#County,#CO#(2014/15);#Pompano#Beach,#FL#(2014)#–#fee9in9lieu#studies#to#
evaluate,#support#and#recommend#a#fee#to#be#paid#by#developers#in#lieu#of#building#
required#affordable#housing#units.#
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Scope%of%Services%
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The#RFP#specified#an#ambitious#scope#of#work.##We#have#included#each#requested#item#in#our#
proposed#scope#of#services.##We#have#also#identified#each#item#in#the#budget#table.##This#will#
Housing#Needs#Assessment#Proposal#–#July#2015#
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Rees#Consulting,#Inc.;#WSW#Consulting##4#
make#it#easier#to#prioritize#items#and#identify#those#for#which#you#may#want#to#reduce#the#
scope#(and#budget)#to#focus#on#your#core#needs.#We#are#happy#to#assist#in#this#process.##
We#propose#to#produce#a#housing#needs#assessment#for#the#town#of#Estes#Park#to#include#the#
Estes#Valley#planning#area.##This#will#provide#data#which#can#be#compared#to#the#housing#needs#
assessment#that#was#completed#in#2008.##This#area#is#approximately#represented#by#Census#
Tracts#19.03,#28.01,#28.02#and#28.03,#providing#access#to#secondary#data,#which#will#
supplement#our#primary#research.##
Our#research#will#present#population#and#household#trends#since#the#year#2000#for#the#Estes#
Valley#and#the#town#of#Estes#Park,#current#household#and#housing#market#conditions#and#five9
year#projections#of#population#and#jobs#to#be#used#in#calculating#future#housing#needs.#
We#propose#the#study#to#cover#the#following#topics:#
1. Population*and*Demographic*Trends,#which#will#provide#estimates#for#persons#and#
households,#examine#growth#and#describe#the#demographic#characteristics#of#
households.#This#will#include#at#a#minimum#households#with#seniors,#households#with#
children,#persons#with#disabilities#and#household#size.#Households#by#owners#and#
renters,#income#and#AMI#will#also#be#examined.#Survey#sample#sizes#are#typically#robust#
enough#to#identify#households#by#<50%#AMI,#50#to#80%#AMI,#80.1#to#120%#AMI#and#over#
120%#AMI.#
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Sources:#Household#Survey,#2000#and#2010#US#Census,#existing#studies.#
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2. Economic*Conditions*and*Trends,#which#will#include#data#on#the#number#of#jobs,#average#
number#of#jobs#held#per#worker#and#per#household,#growth/decline#in#jobs,#seasonality#
in#employment#and#changes#in#employment#by#sector#and#wages.##We#will#also#analyze#
commuting#patterns#and#the#influence#of#housing#conditions,#both#for#year9round#and#
seasonal#workers,#on#the#business#community.#A#profile#of#in9commuters#as#determined#
through#surveys#and#employer#interviews#will#be#provided,#including#types#of#jobs#held,#
incomes,#where#workers#live#and#reasons#for#not#living#in#Estes#Park.#
*
Sources:#Household#and#Employer#Survey,#BLS,#QCEW,#local#data#(Chamber,#Economic#
Development#Corporation,#etc.),#interviews.#
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3. Housing*Inventory,#which#will#include#information#on#the#number,#type,#tenure,#size,#age#
and#growth#rate#of#residential#units.#This#will#cover#both#market#and#affordable/income9
restricted#units.#Housing#developments#in#the#planning/development#pipeline#will#be#
included#in#this#analysis.###
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Housing#Needs#Assessment#Proposal#–#July#2015#
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Rees#Consulting,#Inc.;#WSW#Consulting##5#
Sources:#Assessor#property#records,#Census,#Community#Development#Department,#
interviews.#
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4. Homeownership*Market*Analysis,#which#will#consider#the#number#of#sales,#home#prices,#
and#the#availability#of#homes#by#price.##This#will#cover#both#market#and#deed#
restricted/affordable#units.##We#will#take#into#account#the#age#and#appropriateness#of#
units#listed#for#sale#to#serve#as#housing#for#residents.#We#will#also#evaluate#the#effect#of#
lending#requirements#on#home#purchase#ability#and#ownership#preferences#and#gaps#
from#realtor#interviews.##
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Sources:##Assessor#property#records,#MLS,#Community#Development#Department,#
interviews#(realtors,#lenders,#etc.).##
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5. Rental*Market*Analysis,#which#will#cover#the#inventory#of#rental#units,#condition/age#of#
units,#rents,#and#vacancies.##We#will#identify#trends#in#the#occupancy#and#price#of#rental#
units#and#evaluate#both#market#rate#and#affordable#rentals.##
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Sources:##Census,#Assessor#property#records,#Community#Development#Department,#
interviews#(property#managers).#
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6. Current*Needs*and*Gaps,#which#will#examine#affordability,#availability,#and#suitability.##
This#section#compares#housing#costs#to#the#incomes#of#residents#to#determine#where#
gaps#in#home#prices#and#rents#exist.##Considerations#such#as#the#age#and#availability#of#
units#will#be#considered#when#identifying#gaps#in#the#housing#market.#Cost9burdened#
households,#overcrowding#and#commuting#will#also#be#factors#in#this#analysis,#as#will#the#
desire#to#buy#or#rent#a#new#or#different#home.#Estimated#beds#for#seasonal#workers#will#
also#be#examined.#We#propose#to#provide#59year#projections#based#on#job#growth#in#the#
area.###
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Sources:#data#from#above#sections#
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7. Housing*Problems,#to#include#an#overview#of#households#that#are#cost9burdened#by#
housing#that#is#not#affordable#given#incomes,#living#in#substandard#housing,#or#forced#to#
commute.#
*
Sources:##Household#Survey,#Census#
#
8. Special*Needs,*to#compare#households#with#special#needs,#including#households#with#
seniors,#physically#and#mentally#challenged#persons,#large#families,#and#single#parents.#
Housing#Needs#Assessment#Proposal#–#July#2015#
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Rees#Consulting,#Inc.;#WSW#Consulting##6#
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Sources:##Household#Survey,#Census#
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9. Housing*Preferences,#which#will#examine#the#type,#size,#location#and#price#point#of#
housing#preferred#by#residents#and#workers.#Impediments#to#purchasing#homes#will#also#
be#evaluated,#such#as#down#payment#amounts,#overall#cost#of#housing,#lack#of#
availability#and#other#factors.#
*
Source:##Household#survey,#interviews#
#
10. Seasonal*Employee*Housing,#which#will#provide#an#estimate#of#the#influx#of#seasonal#
employees,#where#they#are#housed,#difficulties#encountered,#unfilled#jobs,#trends#and#
projections.#An#option#to#expand#this#section#next#summer#through#a#seasonal#
employee#survey#has#been#provided#in#the#budget.#
#
Source:##Employer#survey,#interviews#
#
11. Town*Land*and*Housing*Resources,#which#will#provide#a#brief#inventory#of#current#land#
and#housing#resources#available#to#the#town.##An#overview#of#the#existing#regulatory#
environment#will#also#be#provided,#including#changes#incurred#by#the#recent#flood#and#
FEMA#requirements.#This#information#can#help#guide#recommendations#and#potential#
strategies.#
*
Source:##Town#staff,#Housing#Authority,#interviews#
#
12. Conclusions*and*Recommendations,*which#will#tie#together#information#from#each#of#the#
report’s#sections#to#draw#conclusions#that#are#quantitative#where#applicable#and#
informative#about#trends#that#could#impact#housing#policies.##This#will#include#
recommendations#regarding#the#current#available#supply#of#housing#affordable#to#
residents,#any#gaps#in#housing#needs,#housing#conditions#and#related#housing#policy#
considerations.##
#
13. Implementation*Strategies,*which#will#identify#an#array#of#options#that#the#town#can#
consider#to#address#their#housing#needs,#ranging#from#incentives#to#regulations#to#
modifying#any#existing#regulatory#barriers.#This#will#include#strategies#that#can#be#
implemented#to#meet#identified#housing#needs#and#funding#mechanisms.#
#
All#sources#and#calculations#in#this#report#will#be#fully#documented#and#explained,#with#links#to#
on9line#data#as#available.##This#lends#credence#to#the#report,#makes#results#transparent,#and#will#
Housing#Needs#Assessment#Proposal#–#July#2015#
#
Rees#Consulting,#Inc.;#WSW#Consulting##7#
provide#information#that#can#assist#with#future#updates.##The#report#will#be#provided#both#in#
PDF#and#Word.#We#will#provide#10#copies#of#the#draft#report#and#25#copies#of#the#final#report,#
as#requested.##
%
Primary%Data%Research%
#
We#propose#to#use#a#combination#of#secondary#data#sources#and#primary#research#to#collect#
the#data#necessary#to#complete#the#housing#needs#analysis.##Primary#research#is#proposed#to#
include#an#online#employee#and#household#survey,#an#online#employer#survey,#a#site#visit,#up#to#
five#(5)#employer#interviews#and#10#to#15#key#informant#interviews.##On#line#surveys#can#be#
provided#at#a#much#lower#cost#than#paper#surveys,#typically#receive#a#higher#response#rate#and#
reach#more#participants.###
#
The#timing#of#the#survey#(September/October)#will#miss#the#peak#summer#employment#season#
and#will#be#too#early#to#capture#many#of#the#seasonal#winter#workers.##Our#survey#will#capture#
year9round#employees#in#the#town.##We#will#be#able#to#collect#some#information#on#the#
seasonal#workforce#from#employers,#including#number#of#workers,#incidence#of#repeat#seasonal#
workers#(those#who#work#for#employers#in#successive#seasons),#from#where#seasonal#workers#
are#recruited#and#general#housing#issues.##If#more#specific#information#on#the#specific#housing#
needs#and#preferences#of#this#population#is#needed,#a#follow9up#survey#of#these#workers#can#be#
done#next#summer#to#supplement#the#information#in#this#report.#We#are#open#to#discussing#this#
addition#and#the#value#that#the#town#may#receive#from#this#information.##This#is#presented#as#an#
optional#budget#item#in#the#budget#table,#below.#
#
Employee$and$Household$Survey$–#We#propose#to#conduct#an#employee#survey#distributed#as#
an#online#link#through#their#place#of#employment.##This#will#reach#both#in9town#residents#and#in9
commuters#(people#who#live#outside#of#Estes#Park,#but#work#in#town).##We#will#seek#assistance#
in#reaching#out#to#employers#for#participation#and#promoting#the#survey#from#the#town,#the#
Economic#Development#Corporation,#local#Chamber#and#other#relevant#entities.##
#
We#will#also#provide#an#open#link#to#the#survey#to#reach#resident#households#in#the#Estes#Park#
Valley.##We#will#seek#town#and#Housing#Authority#assistance#in#publicizing#the#link,#along#with#
the#local#senior#center#and#facilities.##
#
The#survey#will#probe#housing#preferences#of#residents#and#employees,#future#plans,#
employment,#household#characteristics,#housing#perceptions#and#conditions,#and#other#issues.##
%
Employer$survey$and$interviews$–$Given#the#large#number#of#smaller#employers#in#town,#we#
propose#a#short#on9line#survey.##We#will#seek#assistance#from#the#Economic#Development#
Housing#Needs#Assessment#Proposal#–#July#2015#
#
Rees#Consulting,#Inc.;#WSW#Consulting##8#
Corporation,#Chamber#and#other#relevant#entities#to#distribute#the#link#to#businesses#in#the#
Estes#Park#Valley.##The#employer#survey#will#probe#the#number#of#year#round#and#seasonal#
workers#(summer#and#winter),#where#workers#live#(commute#patterns),#employee#retention#
and#recruitment#issues#and#housing#perceptions.##We#will#also#interview#up#to#five#of#the#larger#
employers#to#generate#a#deeper#understanding#of#these#issues.##
$
Realtor$and$Property$Manager$interviews$–$Local#realtors#and#rental#property#managers#will#be#
interviewed#to#obtain#information#on#both#the#ownership#and#rental#markets#including#current#
prices,#recent#trends,#occupancy#patterns,#availability#and#what#households#are#seeking#when#
looking#to#purchase#or#rent#a#unit.#These#interviews#will#also#help#define#housing#preferences#in#
the#town,#including#unit#type#and#location.##
#
Providers$of$Social,$Medical$and$Emergency$Services#–#We#propose#to#interview#providers#of#
services#to#persons#and#households#with#special#needs.$
$
Town$Staff$interviews$–$We#would#interview#town#staff#to#obtain#information#on#recent#
development#trends#and#any#proposed#projects#that#may#be#in#the#planning#stages.##We#would#
also#ask#about#particular#needs#for#information#to#support#future#planning#and#development#
activities.#
#
Stakeholder$Organizations$–$We#propose#to#interview#representatives#of$the#Economic#
Development#Corporation,#Estes#Park#Housing#Authority,#and#the#Estes#Park#Chamber#to#obtain#
information#and#insights#into#housing#needs#in#Estes#Park.#
Work%Sessions%and%Presentation%
#
Early#in#the#process#we#will#facilitate#a#kickoff#meeting#to#refine#the#project#scope,#coordinate#
survey#needs#and#outreach#and#target#key#informant#interviews.###
#
We#propose#to#present#the#final#report#at#a#single#meeting#in#Estes#Park.##We#would#prepare#
Power#Point#slides#to#support#our#presentation,#which#could#be#used#in#the#future#if#there#are#
other#opportunities#to#present#the#findings.#
Client%Assistance%
#
We#seek#client#assistance#with#the#following#tasks:#
• Interviews:#providing#contact#information#for#primary#employers#and#key#informants#for#
interviews,#with#introductions#made#where#available.#
#
Housing#Needs#Assessment#Proposal#–#July#2015#
#
Rees#Consulting,#Inc.;#WSW#Consulting##9#
• Surveys:#assistance#promoting#the#surveys#through#various#media#(radio,#newspaper,#
websites,#etc.),#reaching#out#to#employers#and#the#Chamber#for#survey#distribution#
assistance,#and#publicizing#the#online#household#survey#link.#
#
• Data:#assistance#compiling#needed#town#data,#including#existing#reports/studies,#
assessor#contacts,#planning/building#departments,#GIS#data#coordination,#etc.#
#
Budget%
#
We#propose#a#fixed#fee#contract#not#to#exceed#$66,000.##Our#budget#is#based#on#hourly#rates#
ranging#from#$55#to#$130#per#hour.##Other#expenses#are#charged#at#our#cost.###
#
Component$Cost$
Primary$Research$$$
Employee#and#Household#Survey#(online)#$12,000#
Employer#Survey#(online)#$3,500#
Employer#interviews#(up#to#5)#$1,500#
Key#informant#interviews#(10#to#15)#$3,000#
Social/medical#service#providers#(up#to#5)#$1,500#
Housing$Needs$Assessment:$$$
Population#and#Demographics#$1,500#
Economic#Conditions,#Trends,#Seasonality,#Commuting#$3,000#
Housing#Inventory#and#Condition#$4,500#
Homeownership#Market#Conditions#$3,500#
Rental#Market#Conditions#$3,600#
Current#and#Projected#Needs#and#Gaps#$3,800#
Housing#Problems#$2,500#
Special#Needs#households#$3,200#
Seasonal#Employee#Housing#$2,700#
Housing#Preferences#$1,800#
Town#Land#and#Housing#Resources#$1,700#
Conclusions#and#Recommendations#$3,500#
Implementation#Strategies#$2,500#
Meetings,$Presentations,$Management$$$
Kick9Off#Work#Session#(conference#call)##$800#
Contract/project#management#$2,000#
Presentation#(travel#plus#meeting)#$2,900#
Deliverables#(report#printing,#shipping,#media)#$1,000#
Total$$66,000$
Housing#Needs#Assessment#Proposal#–#July#2015#
#
Rees#Consulting,#Inc.;#WSW#Consulting##10#
Shown#below#are#the#optional#budget#items.##This#includes:#
#
• The#fee#for#an#optional#site#visit.##As#mentioned#earlier,#we#recently#visited#the#area#and#
are#familiar#with#the#Valley.##A#site#visit#may#still#be#desired#to#conduct#in9person#
interviews#and#for#other#purposes;#
#
• The#fee#for#an#optional#summer#survey#of#seasonal#workers,#mentioned#in#the#Scope#
section,#above;#and#
#
• A#fee#for#an#optional#yearly#update#of#numbers#in#the#study,#as#requested.#The#fee#
includes#a#range#depending#upon#whether#just#core#numbers#are#updated#(number#of#
jobs,#current#rents,#housing#prices,#units#needed)#or#an#employer#survey#update#is#also#
conducted#to#understand#the#changing#workforce#housing#environment.#These#updates#
will#not#replace#the#need#to#conduct#a#more#complete#needs#assessment#in#five#or#more#
years#depending#upon#economic#and#population#trends.#
%
Optional$Budget$Items$Cost$
Optional:**Site*visit*$2,200*
Optional:**Summer*seasonal*employee*survey*and*write*up*$5,000*
Optional:**Annual*report*update*(yearly*fee)*$5,000*to*$9,000*
#
Timeline%
##
We#have#proposed#a#schedule#based#on#the#understanding#that#a#first#draft#report#is#desired#by#
December#1,#2015.#
We#will#start#work#on#the#study#in#mid9August.##Surveys#will#ideally#be#fielded#in#early#
September.##Interviews#will#be#conducted#in#September.##The#report#will#be#presented,#in#draft#
form,#in#early#December#so#that#a#final#report#may#be#produced#by#January#5,#2016.#
##
Housing#Needs#Assessment#Proposal#–#July#2015#
#
Rees#Consulting,#Inc.;#WSW#Consulting##11#
#
##Aug$Sept$Oct$Nov$Dec$Jan$
Week#3#4#1#2#3#4#5#1#2#3#4#1#2#3#4#1#2#3#4#5#1#2#
Kick9off#meeting#(8/20)#x###########################################
Site#visit#(optional)#########x#x#################################
Secondary#data#collection###x#x#x#x#x#x#x#############################
Identify#employers#and#
key#informants###x#x#######################################
Survey#design#x##x#x######################################
Survey#distribution#and#
collection#######x#x#x#x#x#x##########################
Key#informant#and#
employer#interviews#####x#x#x#x#################################
Analysis#and#initial#report#
draft#################x#x#x#x#x#x#x###############
Draft#report#submitted#
(12/1)###############################x#############
Draft#report#
conference/discussion#
(12/8)#
################################x###########
Final#report#and#
presentation#(1/5)#####################################H#H#x###
H#=#Holiday#weeks#(Christmas#and#New#Years)#
#
References%
#
Jennifer#Kermode,#Executive#Director#
Summit#Combined#Housing#Authority#
970942397043#
jenniferk@summithousing.us##
#
Shirley#Diaz,#Executive#Director#
San#Miguel#Regional#Housing#Authority#
970972893034,#ext.#5#
shirley@smrha.org#
#
Christine#Walker,#Principal#of#Navigate,#LLC#
Former#director#of#Teton#County#Housing#Authority#
307.690.4487#
Christine@navigatejh.com##
#
Housing#Needs#Assessment#Proposal#–#July#2015#
#
Rees#Consulting,#Inc.;#WSW#Consulting###
%
Appendix%–%Team%Information%and%Resumes%
Housing#Needs#Assessment#Proposal#–#July#2015#
#
#
Melanie$Rees$
Principal,#1991#9#Present#
Rees#Consulting,#Inc.#
#
Over#the#past#20#years,#Melanie#Rees#has#become#an#industry#leader#in#
housing#market#analysis#with#clients#that#include#private#and#non9profit#
developers,#public#housing#authorities,#lenders#and#local#governments.##
Her#focus#is#on#high9cost#areas#throughout#the#mountain#west,#amenity#
towns#and#cities,#downtowns#and#energy9impacted#areas.###The#firm’s#
services#generally#fall#within#three#categories:#
Housing*Needs*Assessments*#
Ownership#&#rental#market#analysis##
Historic#trending#
Demand#forecasting#
Gap#analysis#
Land/site#evaluation#
Demographic#&#economic#framework#
Special#needs#populations#
Resource#identification#
Program#evaluation#
Buyer#&#renter#preferences#
*
Market*Studies#
LIHTC#properties#
Transit9oriented#development#
Sustainable/green#building#
Senior#independent#living#
Entry9level#homeownership#
Mixed9income#multifamily#
Mixed#use#
Acquisition/rehab#
#
Strategic*Planning*and*Program*Development#
Action/work#plans#
Housing#elements#for#comp#plans#
Impact#studies#
Nexus#analysis#
Mitigation#requirements#
Inclusionary#housing#programs#
Administrative#guidelines#
Deed#restrictions#
#
Rees#Consulting#is#an#approved#market#analyst#for#programs#administered#by#the#Colorado#Housing#and#
Finance#Authority#and#the#Colorado#Division#of#Housing.##$
Other$Professional$Experience$
Economic#Development#Officer,#1984#9#1989#
Colorado#Office#of#Economic#Development#
#
Community#Development/Grants#Administrator,#1981#9#1984#
City#of#Flagstaff*
#
Federal#Grants#Specialist/Client#Representative,#1979#9#1981#
International#Systems,#Inc.#
#
Education$
Master#of#Business#Administration#
University#of#Colorado#at#Denver,#1991#
#
Bachelor#of#Arts,#Economics#&#Political#Science#
Georgia#State#University,#1979#
#
Housing#Needs#Assessment#Proposal#–#July#2015#
#
#
Wendy$Sullivan$
$
Wendy#possesses#a#diverse#background#in#public#and#private#planning#and#analysis.##She#is#adept#at#
practical#applications#of#research#techniques,#including#survey#and#qualitative#research,#to#solve#
community#planning#and#policy#issues.##She#has#consulted#for#land,#housing,#and#transportation#planning#
projects#and#is#adept#at#providing#the#numbers#by#which#community#goals,#policies,#and#strategies#are#
formed.##Housing#needs#assessments#are#particular#areas#of#specialization.##Wendy#has#also#helped#draft#
strategic#plans,#zoning#ordinances#and#related#regulations#for#communities#of#various#sizes.#
$
PROFESSIONAL$EXPERIENCE$
#
Principal)Present#
WSW$Consulting$San#Anselmo,#California#
Attorney#and#planning#research#consultant,#with#a#focus#on#housing#needs#assessments#and#housing#
policy.##
#
Senior)Analyst$#March#2001#–#May#2007##
RRC$Associates,$Inc.#(Market#research#and#planning#firm)#Boulder,#Colorado#
Strategic#consulting#in#land,#housing#and#transportation#planning.##
#
County)Planner)#March#1998#–#October#2000#
Planning$and$Zoning$Department,$Blaine$County#Hailey,#Idaho#
#
Graduate)Research)and)Teaching)Assistant#September#1995#–#December#1997#
Washington$State$University#Pullman,#Washington#
#
Professional)Research)Assistant#September#1992#–#November#1994#
Cooperative$Institute$for$Research$in$the$Environmental$Sciences#Boulder,#Colorado#
#
REPRESENTATIVE$PLANNING$STUDIES$AND$HOUSING$ASSESSMENTS$
Eagle#County#and#Town#of#Vail,#CO#
Town#of#Snowmass#Village,#CO#
Pitkin#and#Garfield#County,#CO#
Summit#County#and#Town#of#Breckenridge,#CO#
Town#of#Telluride,#CO#
Routt#County#and#Steamboat#Springs,#CO#
Teller#County#and#City#of#Woodland#Park,#CO#
Boulder,#Lafayette,#&#Broomfield,#CO
Jefferson#County#and#Cities#of#Arvada#and##
Wheat#Ridge,#CO#
Bridgeport,#CT#
Blaine#County,#ID#
Town#of#Mammoth#Lakes,#CA#
Inyo#and#Mono#Counties,#CA#
City#of#Santa#Fe,#NM#
Teton#County#and#Jackson,#WY
###
EDUCATION#
Juris*Doctor,*May*2010**
University#of#Colorado#Law#School,#Boulder,#Colorado#
#
Master*of*Regional*Planning,*December*1997*
Washington#State#University,#Pullman,#Washington#
#
**Bachelor*of*Science*Computer*Science,*minor*Mathematics,*cum*laude,*May*1992*
##Colorado#State#University,#Fort#Collins,#Colorado#
##
Town Board of Trustees8-25-2015
•48 Rental Units •Soaring Circle•Project is basically on schedule.•48 Units: 1, 2, and 3 BedroomsFalcon Ridge
Building B
Building C
Building D
• One Bedroom: $ 351-$765• Two Bedroom: $ 424-$921• Three Bedroom : $ 681-$1063• Will serve those who earn between 30%-60% of Area Median IncomeRents
Colorado Housing & Finance AuthorityIncome Tables for 30% - 120% ofMedian Income for Larimer County 2015% of Median Income 1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4 Person 5 Person 6 Person 7 Person 8 Person100% 54,500 62,300 70,100 77,800 84,100 90,300 96,500 102,70060% $32,700 $37,380 $42,060 $46,680 $50,460 $54,180 $57,900 $61,62050% $27,250 $31,150 $35,050 $38,900 $42,050 $45,150 $48,250 $51,35040% $21,800 $24,920 $28,040 $31,120 $33,640 $36,120 $38,600 $41,08030% $16,350 $18,690 $21,030 $23,340 $25,230 $27,090 $28,950 $30,810
•First building complete and ready for occupancy around January 1, 2016•Contractor will continue to turn over buildings until April 2016•We have had minimal construction delays; a few for rain•We will begin taking applications in September •Will be starting our lease up process October Timeline
Other EPHA Updates•Land •Vacancies: Continue to be minimal withlengthy waitlists •Continue to work closely with EPEDCWorkforce Housing Committee•New Board member. Sandy Good is retiring