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HomeMy Public PortalAboutTBP 2014-07-02Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com Town Board Briefing July 2, 2014 Please note that members of the Town Board will have dinner together starting at 5:30pm. The regular meeting will begin at 6:00pm. However, the Board will begin the meeting with an Executive Session regarding a Subdivision Improvement Agreement (as a follow up to the May 7th Executive Session). The public can anticipate the remainder of the meeting beginning at 7:00pm. Staff will be requesting authorization for expenditures related to Town Hall security improvements via resolution 2014-07-01. I would note that it is with some reluctance that we bring this forward as it has always been our policy to support an open and accessible environment for our local government. Unfortunately, I believe these improvements to be necessary to protect community assets and safety of our public servants and the visiting public. In recent years, incidents have occurred at Town Hall and the Public Works Facility, and we are working to implement measures to reduce the risk of such incidents in the future. During the discussion I can provide an overview of the internal measures we are implementing and the improvements provided by this contract (security cameras). Rest assured that Town Hall will remain open and accessible to the public. Additional materials and briefings are included in your packet that address the other agenda items. As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need any additional information. Jeff Durbin FRASER BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 MEETING: Board of Trustees Regular Meeting PLACE: Fraser Town Hall Board Room PRESENT Board: Mayor Peggy Smith; Mayor Pro-Tem Philip Naill; Trustees; Eileen Waldow, Katie Soles, Cody Clayton Taylor, Andy Miller and Jane Mather Staff: Town Manager Jeff Durbin; Town Clerk, Lu Berger; Finance Manager Nat Havens; Public Works Director Allen Nordin; Town Planner, Catherine Trotter; Police Officer, Sean Curran Others: See attached list Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. 1. Workshop: 2014 Town Board Retreat Planning 2. Regular Meeting: Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda: Trustee Soles moved, and Trustee Taylor seconded the motion to approve the Agenda. Motion carried: 7-0. 4. Consent Agenda: a) Minutes – May 28, 2014 Trustee Taylor moved, and Trustee Soles seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried: 7-0. 5. Open Forum: Duane Dailey – Grand County Veterans Advocate Jack Bestall - Fraser Grand Park UPRR Underpass. 6. Public Hearings: 7. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding: a) Resolution 2014-06-02 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with Grand County regarding the County Road 804 Project TM Durbin briefed the Board on the project; bids came in 30% higher than anticipated. The County Commissioners, Winter Park Ranch Water and Sanitation and the Town of Page 2 of 2 Fraser have met to discuss how to proceed with the project. A decision was made to put the project off until 2015. No action on the Resolution at this time. b) Resolution 2014-06-03 Authorizing Town Manager to Execute Contract with Bowman Vision Land Engineers for Project Engineer Services Fraser US 40 Improvement Project TM Durbin outlined the action needed by the Board to allow us to enter into a contract for project engineering services. Trustee Soles moved, and Trustee Waldow seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2014-06-03 Authorizing Town Manager to Execute Contract with Bowman Vision Land Engineers for Project Engineer Services Fraser US 40 Improvement Project. Motion carried: 7-0. c) Fraser Valley Lion’s Club Flea Market Sales Tax Waiver Request TC Berger briefed the Board on the request from the Lion’s Club to waive the sales tax collection and remittance of sales tax to the Town of Fraser. Trustee Mather moved, and Trustee Taylor seconded the motion to approve Fraser Valley Lion’s Club Flea Market Sales Tax Waiver Request. Motion carried: 7-0. d) Resolution 2014-06-01 Authorizing Expenditures for the Purchase of Two Work Trucks for the Public Works Department. PW Nordin outlined our current fleet and the need to add two vehicles for public works. Trustee Soles moved, and Trustee Waldow seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2014-06-01 Authorizing Expenditures for the Purchase of Two Work Trucks for the Public Works Department. Motion carried: 7-0. 8. Other Business: Trustee Soles moved, and Trustee Taylor seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion carried: 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m. Lu Berger, Town Clerk TOWN OF FRASER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Resolution No. 2014-07-01 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH DESIGNED COMMUNICATIONS INC (DCI) FOR TOWN HALL SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, incidents have occurred at the Fraser Town Hall and Public Works Facility resulting in damage to public assets and compromised the safety of the public and public servants; and WHEREAS, it is the Town of Fraser’s responsibility to protect community assets and foster public safety; and WHEREAS, it is the Town of Fraser’s policy to support accessibility to local government in a safe, economical, and friendly manner. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FRASER, COLORADO, THAT: 1. In the interest of protecting community assets and reducing risk to the public and public servants, the Town Manager is hereby authorized to execute a public service contract for security improvements for the Fraser Town Hall with Designed Communications Inc. (DCI) in an amount not to exceed $17,500. READ, PASSED ON ROLL CALL VOTE, AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THIS _____ day of __________________________, 2014. Votes in favor: ___ BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE Votes opposed: ___ TOWN OF FRASER, COLORADO Absent: ___ Abstained: ___ BY:_____________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ( S E A L ) _______________________________ Town Clerk   Town of Fraser  PO Box 370, Fraser, CO  80442    office 970‐726‐5491    fax 970‐726‐5518  www.frasercolorado.com    MEMO TO: Mayor Smith and the Board of Trustees FROM: Brian Szczepanski, Building Official Winter Park/Fraser/Granby Building Department DATE: July 2, 2014 SUBJECT: Rendezvous Building Code Amendment Request REQUEST BEFORE BOARD: Rendezvous has requested an exemption or variance from the requirements of the International Residential Code as adopted in the Fraser Town Code which requires fire sprinkler systems for all residential units expect single and two family dwellings. Neither staff nor the Town Board has authority to waive code requirements for specific individuals or properties, thus an amendment to the Building Code would be required to accommodate this request. ACTION REQUESTED: No specific action is requested at this time, only discussion. Prior to Board action, staff would need to schedule a hearing on the matter and prepare an ordinance for consideration. We would request direction from the Board regarding your desire to consider such an amendment prior to committing resources to the matter. It would be our expectation that Rendezvous pay all hard costs related to processing this request. BACKGROUND Included in this briefing are the request from Rendezvous and comments from the East Grand Fire Protection District.   Town of Fraser  PO Box 370, Fraser, CO  80442    office 970‐726‐5491    fax 970‐726‐5518  www.frasercolorado.com    Via email from Terry Stanford, Rendezvous: Rendezvous is requesting that the requirement to sprinkle the last remaining 9 Pronghorn townhomes in Filing 7 be waived by the Fraser Town Board. Each townhome consists of 3 units for a total of 27 units remaining to be constructed. There are currently 22 existing Pronghorn townhomes, totaling 66 units that have been constructed without sprinklers in Rendezvous. Following are some considerations that we feel are pertinent to our request:  The Final Plat for the townhomes in Filing 7 was approved by the Fraser Town Board in March of 2007. Rendezvous diligently began construction of the units, but we were forced to slow down construction during the economic downturn. We are now poised to begin several new building products in 2014.  The estimated cost to install sprinklers in each remaining townhome unit is $9,800. This totals an additional cost of $264,600 for the 27 units yet to be built.  The existing water distribution system at Rendezvous was designed and constructed according to Town of Fraser standards at a total cost that exceeded $7,000,000. The entire water system, including water tank sizes and locations, water main sizes, fire hydrant separations, emergency vehicle turn arounds, road widths and grades, etc. were all designed, sized, and constructed to provide adequate fire flow protection for the development and unrestricted access for emergency vehicles. These improvements were constructed at substantial cost that could have been minimized had sprinklers been required during initial planning.  The drive time from the East Grand Fire Station to the townhome locations is under 5 minutes, even without sirens and flashing lights.  Rendezvous is planning to construct the secondary access road from Fraser to Winter Park through our Arrow property. This road will provide additional emergency access and is located immediately adjacent to the remaining townhome sites.  There would appear to be the potential for confusion considering that existing un- sprinkled townhomes will be interspersed on the same blocks with sprinkled townhomes, should our request be denied.  The current townhome designs require a two-hour fire wall separation between units.  The townhomes are not stacked units, but rather a ranch style unit with walkout access in the lower floor. Rendezvous would appreciate the Town Board’s consideration of this request to waive the requirement for sprinklers in the remaining townhomes located in Filing 7. We will agree to pay for notifications and other reasonable expenditures related to bringing the sprinkler issues to the Board. Staff has requested a formal signed letter for this request and clarification regarding “reasonable expenses.” As of packet time, this has not been provided.   Town of Fraser  PO Box 370, Fraser, CO  80442    office 970‐726‐5491    fax 970‐726‐5518  www.frasercolorado.com    The 2009 International Residential Code, governing the design and construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes, was adopted by reference by the Town of Fraser in August of 2013. In this referenced code, automatic fire sprinkler systems were required to be provided in all new one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes. During the adoption process of the above mentioned code, Winter Park, Fraser, and Granby elected to amend these provisions such that fire sprinkler systems would not be required for one- and two-family dwellings, but the requirement for fire sprinkler protection systems in townhomes was included in the adopted code. As provided in section R104.1 and R104.10 of the 2009 International Residential Code, the powers of the building official are very limited, and can never be used to waive requirements that are provided for in the language of the code. A modification of the code for this particular request cannot be granted either, as the request is lessening the life and fire safety requirements of the structures. Any action taken affecting current requirements for fire sprinkler protection for townhomes will have to be done by ordinance amending current building regulation and will be applicable to all new permits. R104.1 General. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code; however, a guarantee that all buildings and structures have been constructed in accordance with all the provisions of this Code is neither intended nor implied. The building official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in conformance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code. R104.10 Modifications. Wherever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the building official shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases, provided the building official shall first find that special individual reason makes the strict letter of this code impractical and the modification is in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code and that such modification does not lessen health, life and fire safety requirements or structural. The details of action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the department of building safety. It has always been the policy of the Winter Park/Fraser/Granby Building Department that the building codes adopted and in effect at the time building permit applications are submitted for new structures govern the design and construction of those structures, and not the codes that were in place when the developments were subdivided or zoned. In our communities we have plenty of examples of townhome and other subdivisions that were platted as far back as 1970, and it’s simply unreasonable to expect that such a unit could be constructed today under codes that existed years ago. Likewise, our code references compliance with current zoning, not zoning requirements that may have been in place during subdivision. This is consistent with the approach by all building departments, to my knowledge. After hearing from Rendezvous, I requested comment from the Fire District knowing that they would have opinions on this matter. To date, I have not pursued comment from any other potentially interested parties.   Town of Fraser  PO Box 370, Fraser, CO  80442    office 970‐726‐5491    fax 970‐726‐5518  www.frasercolorado.com    EAST GRAND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #4 FIRE CHIEF COMMENTS: The 2009 IRC, and other I –Codes are designed to be a “harmonized” set of codes that are to be taken as a whole and not dissected out. Pulling the fire sprinklers out is like pulling the plumbing-or ventilation –or electrical –or structural, now you have a code that anticipated having all of these sections missing an important part. I have never heard much about pulling any of these other important provisions –so why fire sprinklers? This is one item we know from over one hundred years of use can and does save lives and property when things go terrible wrong. So someone does not like a part of the I-Code-fine -just pull it out? Now you have a disharmonized code that is no longer pulling together for what was considered by everyone that put together the I-Code to provide for a reasonable level of health and safety for the occupants of a residence. I was concerned about exempting Single Family Residences from the requirements of the 2009 I-Code and even less happy with duplexes being added. The thought that it is OK to burn up one or two families does not sit well with me. Let us not burn up three by adding triplexes to the mixture. I firmly believe by having fire sprinklers neighbors would not be paying for someone else’s mistake. Flashover of a room, which means you now have un-survivable conditions and any occupant dead, is occurring as quickly as two minutes after ignition due to modern furnishing’s fire loading. A fire sprinkler will react in as quickly as one minute. Some argument is given as too why we have to fire sprinkler homes that were not required before. All codes evolve-I have not heard much complaining done when the electrical code started requiring ground fault breakers, or outlawed most aluminum wiring or now require arc fault breakers, or plumbing having to go to low flush devices or lead free solder. We learn and change. Another false argument is that new well maintained homes do not have as big a fire issue as old or poorly maintained homes. Possibly but they burn too –and guess what- new becomes old and maintained becomes worn-out. The other problem with new homes is that there is less and less margin for fire impacting the structure since we see engineering to where we are providing just the minimum needed to do the job with a calculated safety margin. Certainly that makes the home more efficient (cheaper?) to build but it is also to the point where if a home has a significant fire it is faster and cheaper to throw it away and start over. How can I risk lives in what amounts to a throwaway building?   Town of Fraser  PO Box 370, Fraser, CO  80442    office 970‐726‐5491    fax 970‐726‐5518  www.frasercolorado.com    Fire Sprinklers provide the safest, best tested, and most environmentally friendly system in a home to protect families. A fire kept small by fire sprinklers does not endanger anyone and can be quickly cleaned up and repaired. A single fire sprinkler flows around 18 gallons per minute, our fire hoses start at 150! Thank you, Todd Holzwarth East Grand Fire 970-726-5824 ADDITIONAL EAST GRAND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #4 COMMENTS: A few straight forward facts about sprinkler protection. Over the years the building industry “experts” have added sprinkler requirements to the IBC. Most fire deaths occur in residential properties. Data shows that 80% of all fires occur in residential occupancies. Fire takes its heaviest toll on the very young, the disabled, and the elderly. On an average day in the USA four children will die in a fire. Flashover happens when a room reaches a temperature where everything in the room ignites (flashes) at once. In today’s residential fires flashover happens at two minutes from initial ignition, due to the materials in the furnishings and in the carpets. Flashover typically cannot happen with sprinkler water cooling the smoke and controlling the fire. Sprinkler activation happens in approximately 60 seconds. Sprinklers are “green”, less smoke, less water pollution from fires. Buildings are saved not destroyed. Sprinklers are a tradeoff for designing with lighter weight building materials. (I joist, etc.) As well as decreasing some “normal” site requirements such as access. Tax advantages; less water storage needed, smaller water mains may be needed, Fewer Fire Hydrants needed, fewer firefighters needed, Fewer Fire Stations, Fewer Fire Trucks. All helping to keep taxes lower. Insurances cost advantages; fewer deaths and injuries as a result of fires. Fewer buildings destroyed. Helping to keep insurance premiums lower. So far I have only found   Town of Fraser  PO Box 370, Fraser, CO  80442    office 970‐726‐5491    fax 970‐726‐5518  www.frasercolorado.com    1 insurance underwriter that doesn’t provide a discount for having a sprinkler system. Most discounts are around 5 to 10%. Currently the average cost for residential sprinkler installations is $1.35 per square foot of protected area. Dennis Soles– Fire Prevention Officer Adam Gosey– Fire Technician ALTERNATIVES/OPTIONS: Below are a few possible options that could be considered for the request presented above. Other options could exist or may present themselves as we further evaluate the request: - Automatic fire sprinkler system requirement for townhomes remain as currently adopted. - Amend current fire sprinkler requirements for townhome structures that contain a certain number of dwelling units. - Amend current fire sprinkler requirements for townhomes by creating an effective date that automatic fire sprinkler requirements for these types of structures goes into effect. - Amend current fire sprinkler requirements for townhomes by removing this requirement entirely. RECOMMENDATION: This is difficult one for me. During adoption of the 2009 Code, most discussion/concerns related to the fire sprinkler requirements. I certainly recognize and appreciate how this requirement affects housing costs, and of course life safety. This code requirement is about protecting people, not property. On the other hand, we do have fire wall requirements and there are plenty of units in our community without fire sprinklers. If the Town Board is supportive of considering the Rendezvous request, I believe firmly that it would require an amendment to our Code and this provision would then apply to all new permits consistently. Further, if the Board is supportive of considering this request, it should be the subject of a public hearing process whereby all interested parties have an opportunity to comment. Pending Board direction, we could direct appropriate resources toward preparation of an ordinance for consideration and schedule the appropriate hearings. To: Mayor Smith and the Board of Trustees Rendezvous is requesting that the requirement to sprinkle the last remaining 9 Pronghorn townhomes in Filing 7 be waived by the Fraser Town Board. Each townhome consists of 3 units for a total of 27 units remaining to be constructed. There are currently 22 existing Pronghorn townhomes, totaling 66 units that have been constructed without sprinklers in Rendezvous. Following are some considerations that we feel are pertinent to our request: • The Final Plat for the townhomes in Filing 7 was approved by the Fraser Town Board in March of 2007. Rendezvous diligently began construction of the units, but we were forced to slow down construction during the economic downturn. We are now poised to begin several new building products in 2014. • The estimated cost to install sprinklers in each remaining townhome unit is $9,800. This totals an additional cost of $264,600 for the 27 units yet to be built. • The existing water distribution system at Rendezvous was designed and constructed according to Town of Fraser standards at a total cost that exceeded $7,000,000. The entire water system, including water tank sizes and locations, water main sizes, fire hydrant separations, emergency vehicle turn arounds, road widths and grades, etc. were all designed, sized, and constructed to provide adequate fire flow protection for the development and unrestricted access for emergency vehicles. These improvements were constructed at substantial cost that could have been minimized had sprinklers been required during initial planning. • The drive time from the East Grand Fire Station to the townhome locations is under 5 minutes, even without sirens and flashing lights. • Rendezvous is planning to construct the secondary access road from Fraser to Winter Park through our Arrow property. This road will provide additional emergency access and is located immediately adjacent to the remaining townhome sites. • There would appear to be the potential for confusion considering that existing un -sprinkled townhomes will be interspersed on the same blocks with sprinkled townhomes, should our request be denied. • The current townhome designs require a two-hour fire wall separation between units. • The townhomes are not stacked units, but rather a ranch style unit with walkout access in the lower floor. Rendezvous would appreciate the Town Board's consideration of this request to waive the requirement for sprinklers in the remaining townhomes located in Filing 7. We will agree to pay for hard costs such as public notifications and legal expenses related to bringing the sprinkler issues to the Board. Sincerely, Terry Stanford Director of Land Development www.rendezvouscolorado.com 06/01/2014 WINTER PARK & FRASER TRAIL PLAN COMMUNITY TRAILS PLAN Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 3 PLANNING AREA—WINTER PARK (WEST OF HIGHWAY 40 ................................... 11 PLANNING AREA—WINTER PARK (EAST OF HIGHWAY 40) .................................. 17 PLANNING AREA—FRASER (OLD TOWN) .............................................................. 20 PLANNING AREA—FRASER (EAST OF HIGHWAY 40) ............................................ 23 PLANNING AREA—FRASER (WEST OF HIGHWAY 40 ............................................. 27 BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES ........................................................................ 30 TRAILHEADS ........................................................................................................... 30 TRAIL SIGNAGE ...................................................................................................... 31 TRAIL STANDARDS ................................................................................................. 31 CONCLUSION ........................................................................................................ 32 This plan was created by the Community Trails Advisory Committee. Special thanks to Debora Carr, Jean Wolter, Matt Simmons, Sally Pillsbury, Sara Hershfelt, and Susan Keck for their time, effort and commitment to this project. Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 3 INTRODUCTION PLAN PHILOSOPHY Sustainability is the guiding philosophy of the Towns of Winter Park and Fraser with respect to its non-motorized trails plan. It is important first and foremost to maintain the existing trails already within the Towns’ system. In addition, a monitoring and evaluation aspect to the trails program needs to be implemented to ensure that trails are not being created where they could have negative envi- ronmental or social impacts. Poorly aligned existing trails shall be rerouted or decommissioned. Overall, the trail system needs to be maintained and developed in a cost effective manner, through the pursuit of grant opportunities and joint trail projects with other agencies or entities. PLAN DEVELOPMENT / PLANNING AREA BOUNDARIES The planning process occurred over a 14-month period. It in- cluded input from Winter Park and Fraser citizens, field visits, work sessions, public meetings, open houses, and a citizen advi- sory committee. Additional information was gathered through a trail survey conducted by Headwaters Trail Alliance in the fall of 2012. The planning process has allowed the Towns the ability to create a detailed picture of the existing and future trail systems in our community. The planning area intentionally extends beyond the existing town limits of the municipalities, both to integrate future devel- opment activities adjacent to the Towns and to anticipate po- tential expansion of the Towns’ boundaries. Because the plan- ning area overlaps other jurisdictions, it is important for the Towns to coordinate closely with Grand County and Federal agencies in trail planning efforts. The Towns will work with our local trail organizations, Headwaters Trails Alliance, Grand Mountain Bike Alliance, and Fraser Val- ley Partnership for Trails on future planning efforts. PLAN PRIORITIZATION This trail development program will be guided by the following priorities: 1. Maintain our existing trails to a high standard. 2. When it comes to new trail construction, focus first on those trails that originate from the town core or “hub,” where various trailhead kiosks will be established. 3. Focus next on any new trails that further enhance the trail planning concept of a core hub (the downtown area) with spokes emanating out from the town like a bicycle wheel. Idlewild Singletrack Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 4 By developing trails along these lines, locals and visitors alike can access a linked trail sys- tem that will lead them away from the town without having to drive a vehicle to more remote trailheads. This design approach helps promote sustainable living through alternative trans- portation. 4. Construct or enhance trails on the backcountry parcels where public easements or leased property exists. 5. Construct or enhance trails on other public lands in cooperation with the United States Forest Service (USFS) that would ultimately improve the community-wide trail network. 6. Work cooperatively with private landowners to secure new and existing trail connections/ easements throughout the community. PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES This plan attempts to provide a coherent and well thought out framework for the future of Winter Park and Fraser’s community trails. More specifically, this document is intended: 1. To provide a plan for a comprehensive public recreational trail network for the Towns and the surrounding area. 2. To outline a functioning residential access or commuting trail network that connects efficiently with other modes of transportation. 3. To identify important trailhead and access locations to facilitate recreational uses. 4. To offer trail opportunities to locals and visitors at all ability levels, from novices through more advanced trail users. 5. To offer recommendations to accomplish the specific trail and access projects outlined in this plan. 6. To provide public access to cultural and geographic landmarks such as historic sites, water- ways and prominent view points. 7. To identify important trail-based recreational opportunities in the Towns and the surrounding area. 8. To balance trail use and access to ensure negative impacts from recreational access are mini- mized. 9. To create a high quality, cost-effective sustainable and integrated trail system in the Fraser Valley with the goal of providing additional recreational opportunities that also have an economic benefit to the community. Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 5 RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PLANS This Community Trails Plan is intended to consolidate and update the treatment of trails in previous plans completed by the Towns and County. Trails and trail planning have been addressed in a vari- ety of other plans and documents over the years. This Trail Plan builds upon the trail information and ideas in previous plans as well as those of other entities. Following is a brief summary of the other trail-related documents Town of Winter Park Town Plan (2006) The Town Plan addresses trails in Chapter 7 of the document. This chapter contains a map of the existing trail system in and around Winter Park along with a short de- scription of the trails in the Town. The chapter also contains future trail alignments and a bullet list of trail actions the Town should take. Town of Fraser Comprehensive Plan (2010) The Town of Fraser Comprehensive Plan addresses trails in the Open Space/ Recreation section of this document. There is an Open Space/Trails map which indicates proposed trail linkages. This section also contains a description of existing conditions and proposed goals and visions relating to trails and open space. Grand County Trails Master Plan – Headwaters Trails Alliance (2013) The mission of Headwaters Trails Alliance (HTA) is to identify, maintain, and expand an accessible, interconnecting trail system in Grand County for appropriate multi-user groups. There are a number of goals and objectives outlined in the master plan. Grand County Trails Master Plan (Trail Assessment Plan) – Headwaters Trails Alliance (2012) This document was drafted by an independent consultant in cooperation with Head- waters Trails Alliance (HTA) and International Mountain Biking Alliance. The plan in- cludes a summary of trail facilities, issues and opportunities, and recommendations for improving the trail system in Grand County. The plan provides a rough prioriti- zation and cost estimation for the various projects identified in the plan. Mountain Bike Trail System Master Plan Conceptual Summary – Grand Mountain Bike Alliance (2013) The mission of the Grand Mountain Biking Alliance (GMBA) is to create a world-class mountain bike experience in the Fraser Valley and Grand County that offers a vari- ety of user experiences in both difficulty and trail length. The plan makes recom- Leland Creek Trail Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 6 mendations for trailheads, signage, maintenance and improvements to the trail sys- tems. Winter Park Resort Master Development Plan – Chapter 10 (2005) This plan outlines the steps Winter Park Resort will take to create a summer trail sys- tem for mountain biking and hiking. COMMUNITY BENEFITS Colorado is viewed as a national destination for outdoor activity, much of which includes bicycling and hiking. It is well documented across the US that such tourism provides an economic bene- fit. Trails impact our economy through tourism, events, urban redevelop- ment, community improvement, property values, health care savings, jobs and investments and general consumer spending. A 2006 Outdoor Industry Foundation study found that “Active Outdoor Recreation” contributes $730 billion annually to the U.S. economy, supports 6.5 million jobs, and generates $88 billion in annual state and national tax revenue. Creating a sustainable non-motorized trail system is key to providing a community amenity that people equate with quality of life and sense of place Another study conducted in the Outer Banks in North Carolina study- ing the economic impacts of investments in bicycle facilities, indicates that “Investment in bicycle facilities improves the safety of the transportation system for all users and also benefits health and fitness, quality of life and the environment.” The existing and future trail system will provide economic, social, environmental, and safety benefits to both communities. The Community Trails Plan has been developed to optimize those benefits by prioritizing implementation and construction. Economic The trail system will provide access to the downtown area from the residential neighborhoods as well as access to existing USFS trails. Research has shown that trails stimulate develop- ment of “clean” industries such as coffee shops, bike shops, and bed and breakfasts. The trail system will compliment economic development by creating a destination amenity for tourists and attracting businesses looking to locate in communities with diverse recreational opportunities. Additional information on economic benefits of outdoor recreation can be found in the GMBA Master Plan (2013). Social The trail system will enhance the social framework of the communities by providing multiple gathering points for tourists, families, and community activities, thereby providing an oppor- tunity for community members to interact through trails. By creating a variety of trail sur- Alpine Trail Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 7 faces and widths, the trail system can be used by pedestrians, bicyclists, wheelchair users, equestrians, long boarders, roller skaters, and other non-motorized travelers. Access The trail system will connect the two communities together with safe non-motorized routes. It will also connect residential neighborhoods to the downtown areas and to the existing USFS trail system. The trail system will include a number of streets that will be designated as bicy- cle routes to allow safe travel on the streets. Environmental Use of the trail system for transportation rather than commuting in passenger vehicles re- duces the environmental costs associated with oil production, automotive maintenance, and road construction and also decreases vehicular congestion. Studies suggest that most car trips are less than three miles, which is a distances that can be traveled using multi-modal forms of transportation which can minimize vehicular use. Safety The trail system will provide safer pedestrian and bicycle routes for residents, guests and young children. Many bike routes will be designated on existing roadways. Striping, lane dimension, signage, and other design factors will comply with appropriate specifications to promote safe conditions. Safety education for bicyclists and pedestrians and outreach be- tween the towns, civic organizations, trail groups, schools and the community at large is im- portant for implementing this plan. Road crossings have been minimized to decrease the number of pedestrian/vehicle interac- tions. Health The use of trails will provide community members with a healthy alternative to driving. Pe- destrians, bicyclists, wheelchair users, equestrians, long boarders, roller skaters, and other non-motorized travelers provide low impact, moderate intensity activity that promotes healthful lifestyles. The trails will also provide key links to a network of trails on private and Federal lands and access to outdoor recreational opportunities, which provides an option for more intense physical activity. TRAIL POLICIES AND MANAGEMENT Trail Program Policies 1. Community trails located within the Towns shall be designed and managed to minimize con- flicts among users. Tools and measures intended to fulfill this policy include: Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 8 a. Maintenance of adequate sight distances around horizontal and vertical curves; b. Yield or stop signs at congested trail intersections; c. Centerline striping where poor sight distances exist; d. Centerline striping on the approaches to narrow bridges or underpasses; e. Gentle trail grades to reduce unsafe downhill speeds; f. Adequate trail widths to accommodate antici- pated user volumes; g. Signage and public education to encourage a “share the trails” ethic. 2. The Towns will pursue creative methods of trail easement acquisition and strive to work with property owners when acquiring trail easements. To encourage the donation of easements or land, the Towns will develop educational materials to assist property owners through this process. 3. When developing trails through residential neighborhoods efforts will be made to maintain the privacy of existing residences. 4. In all utility line and road construction projects, the Towns will incorporate trails when a stra- tegic need for a trail exists along the project right-of-way/easement. 5. The Towns will attempt to procure trail corridors for future trail alignments through acquisition or other appropriate actions such as: a. Easement and or land acquisition through dedication or purchase during the develop- ment review process; b. Establishment of adequate building setbacks for new structures during the subdivision development review and building permitting process. 6. The Towns will continue to monitor trail safety conditions, including regular inventories of trail and bridge conditions. This will assist in the identification of safety improvements and the development of maintenance schedules. 7. The Towns place a high priority on obtaining and protecting trail corridors along the rivers and creeks in the Fraser Valley. The Towns will work with property owners to incorporate trail easements and dedications in new development or redevelopment wherever feasible. 8. The Towns place a high priority on preservation of key parcels for trail segments where pub- lic river access is important to recreational uses of the river. 9. The Towns will develop trail opportunities from the downtown and neighborhoods to adja- cent and surrounding USFS lands. Riding Singletrack Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 9 10. Property along drainages is appropriate for greenway and trail development, as long as it is compatible with protection of viable wildlife habitats. 11. The Towns support the trail improvements identified in the Headwaters Trails Alliance Sub- Area Master Plan, and will work with the trails group to implement the improvements. 12. The Towns will strive to create ADA accessible trails where feasible. Management Considerations Dog Control In certain parks and trails, the Town of Winter Park requires dogs be on-leash. Trails within Hide- away Park, Confluence Park, Wolf Park and Denver Water Board property are required to be on- leash. Trails developed in Rendezvous Winter Park (Arrow) will be designated as off-leash trails until development in the area dictates a change in policy. In the Town of Fraser, it is unlawful to allow dogs to run at large. The owner must have effective and immediate control of their pet, or the pet shall be leashed. Each Town provides “clean-up stations” with small plastic bags and rely on signage to remind dog owners of the responsibility to remove their dog’s waste. While the expansion of clean-up stations could help to alleviate some of the problems associated with dog waste, it is sometimes difficult to persuade dog owners to use them. It is recommended that the Towns continue to post signs and use other educational strategies to remind owners to clean up after their dogs. Minimizing User Conflicts It is important to design and manage trails in a manner that minimizes conflicts between trail users. Trails should be designed with adequate sight distances so users can see others as they are approaching. Heavily used trails should be signed and designed to discourage high speeds. The varying widths of trails incorporated in this plan generally include wider trails in high use areas of the system. The inclusion of a soft natural surface trail that is either sepa- rated or immediately adjacent to the hard surface portion of a trail could be implemented where necessary to reduce con- flicts. In some areas, such as the approaches to narrow bridges, or through blind curves, striping may be advisable to keep opposing traffic on appropriate sides of the trail. Sign- age and other education techniques can also play a role in reminding users to “Share the Trail.” Trail Education Recreation is both an important quality of life feature and an important component of the local econ- omy. Therefore, it is necessary to educate locals and visitors on trail etiquette and ethics in order to minimize impacts to the natural environment and to protect and maintain our open space and trail network for the benefit of future generations. Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 10 Leave No Trace refers to a set of outdoor ethics and a nonprofit organization that teaches Leave No Trace principles, which are designed to promote conservation in the outdoors. The organization Leave No Trace exists to educate people about their recreational impact on nature as well as the principles of Leave No Trace to prevent and minimize such impacts. Leave No Trace is built on seven principles: Plan Ahead and Prepare, Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces, Dispose of Waste Properly, Leave What You Find, Minimize Campfire Impacts, Respect Wildlife, and Be Considerate of Other Visitors. The Seven Principles have been adapted to differ- ent activities, ecosystems and environments. Tread Lightly! is another national nonprofit organization with a mission to promote responsible rec- reation through ethics education and stewardship programs. The goal of the organization is to bal- ance the needs of the people who enjoy outdoor recreation with the need to maintain a healthy envi- ronment. Tread Lightly! is built on five principles: Travel Responsibly, Respect the Rights of Others, Educate Yourself, Avoid Sensitive Areas and Do Your Part. Both Towns, in addition to many national governmental agencies, promote adherence to the princi- ples listed above. Locally, we have also spearheaded a Healthy Headwaters Campaign which is an anti-litter cam- paign for the Fraser Valley and beyond. This beautiful mountainous area serves as the headwaters of the Colorado River, the drinking water supply for 25 million people throughout five states and thus it is imperative that we are all good stewards of this important and magnificent watershed! Rules of the Trail and Local Risks and Hazards Stay on open trails only. Respect trail and road closures. You may encounter wildlife at any time. Remember that we are recreating in their neighbor- hood. Do not approach or feed any animals. Enjoy viewing wildlife from a distance. If an ani- mal reacts to your presence, you are definitely too close! Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) remind outdoors enthusiasts that moose can be aggressive when dogs and humans get too close. Moose see dogs as a threat due to their similarities with wolves, their primary predator. Public and private lands throughout Grand County have become infested with the mountain pine beetle. Falling trees are always a hazard when traveling in the forest. In addition, due to high winds in the area, you may encounter downed trees on the trail. You are playing at high elevation, stay hydrated! Colorado weather can change drastically throughout a day, and we can see all weather condi- tions throughout the year. Unforeseen dangers present unpredictable challenges. Be aware, prepared, alert and cautious! Your safety is Your responsibility! Kiosks located at trailheads will provide information regarding rules of the trail and local risks and hazards. Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 11 PLANNING AREA – WINTER PARK (WEST OF HIGHWAY 40) This area includes trails and sidewalks west of Highway 40 (US 40). It includes the majority of the town trail system, including the Alpine Trail, Leland Creek Trail, and the trails on the Denver Water property. ALPINE TRAIL The Alpine Trail is an eight-foot wide gravel path that winds through the entire length of Wolf Park. The trail begins on the north end of the Park, travels south through the Park and crosses Kings Crossing Road near the Wolf Park Townhomes. The trail continues west to Forest Trail where it currently terminates. The trail width is reduced to five-feet after leaving Wolf Park. The five-foot width al- lows two pedestrians to pass comfortably while minimizing the footprint on the residential lots it passes through. The trail is proposed to continue to Pine Cone Lane and even- tually connect to the Leland Creek Trail in the Elk Run Sub- division. Recommendation: The Town should continue to pursue easements across private property to com- plete the trail from Forest Trail to the Leland Creek Trail. LELAND CREEK TRAIL The Leland Creek Trail is a five-foot wide gravel surface constructed in 2012/2013. The trail com- mences on Moose Trail, and travels north through a public easement on Lots 60, 61, and 65, Elk Run of Winter Park Subdivision Filing 3 and through Lots 20 and 21, Leland Creek Subdivision. The trail fol- lows Leland Creek Circle north to the intersection with Leland Creek Way. The trail turns west on Leland Creek Way for a short distance and then back north through a public trail easement on Tract B of the Leland Creek Subdivision. The trail trav- erses north through a series of switchbacks making its way down to Leland Creek (the actual creek). The trail then follows the creek east to its terminus at Kings Crossing Road. View from Leland Creek Trail Wolf Park ! ! PLANNED ALPINE TRAIL SEGMENT !5 L e l a n d C r e e k A l p i n e L e l a n d C r e e k M A I N S T L I O N S G A T E D R A L P I N E L N WOLF P A R K L N OLD KI N G R D KINGS CROSSING RD KINGSCROS SIN G R D L E L A N D C R E E K C I R LELAN D C R E E K C I R W H I S T L E S T O P CIR TRESTLE DR L E LANDCREE K C I R F O R E S T T R L Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 12 Recommendation: There is no parking for this trail. The Town should explore the possibility of cre- ating a small trailhead parking lot at Kings Crossing Road. SHORT-CUT TRAIL (SOCIAL TRAIL ACROSS RAILROAD TRACKS) A social trail exists from Kings Crossing Road (at the end of the Alpine Trail) to the downtown through public and private property. The trail currently crosses the railroad tracks at an illegal and unsafe crossing. This trail is heavily used year around as it provides the most direct route to the downtown. The trail on the east side of the tracks currently terminates at High Seasons Way and trail users are required to walk down the roadway to the sidewalk at Lions Gate Drive. The Town owns property on both sides of the railroad tracks and it is feasible that a crossing could be con- structed under the tracks. Recommendation: The Town should pursue creating a legal crossing at the railroad tracks. This would require construction of an underpass. The Town should work with Union Pacific Railroad to determine the feasibility of an underpass. Recommendation: The Town should pursue acquiring an easement from the property owner at 156 High Seasons Way to allow trail users to cross Vasquez Creek on a footbridge instead of having to travel down High Seasons Way. The footbridge would cross onto town owned property (adjacent to Lions Gate Drive) and be directly in alignment with the intersection of Lions Gate Drive and Rendez- vous Way. ELK RUN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION TRAILS The Elk Run Homeowners Association (HOA) holds trail easements across private open space and pri- vate property in the Elk Run Subdivision. The east- west trail runs through the Elk Run HOA open space from Elk Trail to Moose Trail. The north-south trail starts at the intersection of Moose Trail and Elk Trail, travels north across Fox Tail to Moose Trail, ending at the entrance to the Leland Creek Trail. The north- south trail runs through private property with an HOA trail easement. The trails are used by the pub- lic since signage does not indicate they are private trails. Recommendation: The Town should pursue acquir- ing easements for the north-south trail that crosses private property. This trail will provide a critical link from Lake Trail (road) to the Leland Creek Trail. Recommendation: The east-west trail would pro- vide a connection to the Denver Water trails. The Town should work with the HOA to obtain an ease- ment across their open space. !ELK RUN HOA TRAILSSun d o g L e l a n d C r e e k E L K T R L LAKE TRL M O O S E C T E L K C T LAKE TRL F O X T A I L D R M OOSETRL M O O S E T R L Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 13 VASQUEZ ROAD Vasquez Road is a major portal to United States Forest Service (USFS) land west of the Town. This road is heavily traveled by mountain bikers and currently lacks adequate safety measures. A side- walk exists from US 40 to the east entrance of Van Anderson Drive. From this point, bikers are re- quired to share the narrow roadway with automobiles. Recommendation: A bike lane should be installed on the westbound (uphill) lane of Vasquez Road to the USFS boundary. The bike lane should comply with the guidelines outlined in Chapter 14 of the Colorado Department of Transpor- tation (CDOT) Roadway Design Guide. Recommendation: The eastbound lane (downhill) lane should have shared lane markings (sharrows) installed to alert drivers that mountain bikers have the abil- ity to use the entire lane. Most mountain bikers are traveling at the same speed as automobiles while going downhill on Vasquez Road. Chapter 14 of the CDOT Roadway Design Guide provides guidance for creating shared lane markings. ARAPAHO ROAD Arapaho Road is another heavily used roadway for access to the USFS land west of Town. Mountain bikers use this roadway for access to Blue Sky, Ice Hill and other USFS trails. Automobile traffic is less pronounced on this roadway compared to Vasquez Road. Recommendation: This roadway has a narrow right-of-way that likely prohibits the installation of a sidewalk or uphill bike lane. Shared lane markings should be installed on both lanes of the road to alert drivers that mountain bikers have the ability to use the entire lane. Signage on the westbound lane should be installed stating that bikes shall ride single file. This will prevent congestion from bik- ers who are riding slowly uphill. The eastbound lane will not require signage as mountain bikers are traveling the same speed as automobiles. VASQUEZ ROAD TO TWIN BRIDGES Hideaway Village HOA has an open space parcel between Vasquez Road and the USFS boundary that parallels Vasquez Creek. Twin Bridges (USFS trail) is located adjacent to the boundary line and could provide alternative trail access to the USFS. The trail would also provide the public with a sce- nic experience along the creek that is currently secluded and underutilized. Recommendation: The Town should pursue a trail easement from the Hideaway Village HOA for access along Vasquez Creek. There are private residences that have backyards adjacent to the open space tract and the trail alignment will need to be sensitve to their privacy. This trail alignment will allow for public access to the Creek as well as an alternative alignment to Twin Bridges. Example of Sharrow Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 14 KINGS CROSSING ROAD Kings Crossing Road is a main collector street for residents west of the railroad tracks. This street begins at US 40, crosses the railroad tracks and turns south along Wolf Park ending at Forest Trail. There are no sidewalks along this road but the shoulders have been widened to allow for safer pe- destrian access. Automobiles, bicycles and pedestrians heavily travel this road. Recommendation: The Town should install a sidewalk along the south side of the road from the highway intersection to the railroad crossing. This will allow for safe pedestrian access along this roadway. The sidewalk would end at the beginning of the Alpine Trail and Leland Creek Trail. Recommendation: The Town should install a bike lane on the westbound lane (uphill) from Lions Gate Drive to the railroad tracks. The right-of-way from US 40 to Lions Gate Drive is too narrow for a bike lane. Installing a bike lane will allow mountain bikers safe travel uphill on the steep curved roadway. The bike lane will end at the railroad tracks where the Alpine Trail and Leland Creek Trail begin. Recommendation: Shared lane markings should be installed on the eastbound lane (downhill) from the railroad tracks to US 40 to alert drivers that mountain bikes have the right to use the entire lane. LIONS GATE DRIVE (ROAD) Lions Gate Drive, located between Kings Crossing Road and Vasquez Road, is a main collector street that parallels US 40. A sidewalk has been installed from Vasquez Road to Rendezvous Way. The Town has identified the need to install a sidewalk for the entire length of the Lions Gate Drive but it is a very expensive undertaking. Recommendation: As funds become available, the Town should pursue installing a sidewalk from Rendezvous Way to Kings Crossing Road to all for safe pedestrian access. FOREST TRAIL (ROAD) Forest Trail starts at Vasquez Road and travels north to Kings Crossing Road. This road leads to Wolf Park, the Alpine Trail and a large number of residential units. The roadway is steep, narrow, and has a steady flow of automobile and pedestrian traffic. Recommendation: A sidewalk should be installed from Vasquez Road to the Alpine Trail on the south side of Wolf Park. This would allow for safe pedestrian access from Vasquez Road to Wolf Park. The sidewalk would also allow pedestrians the ability to travel from their residential neighbor- hood into the downtown without having to walk on the roadway. Sidewalks are very expensive to install; a short-term solution may be to install a pedestrian lane (similar to a bike lane) that would provide separation for pedestrians. The sidewalk may not be required if the Town develops the Short-cut Trail, pedestrians would then have safe access into the downtown. BEAR CROSSING TRAIL (ROAD) Bear Crossing Trail starts at Lake Trail and dead-ends into the Bear Crossing Subdivision. This pri- vate road provides access to the Sunset Pink trail. The Town has acquired an easement from the Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 15 Bear Crossing Homeowners Association (Resolution 1305, Series 2011) but access has not been ob- tained from the owners of Vasquez Village Condominiums. Recommendation: The Town should pursue acquiring an access easement from the owners of Vasquez Village Condominiums. Once legal access is obtained, this access should have minimum signage to direct users to the trail. LAKE TRAIL (ROAD) Lake Trail begins at Vasquez Road and climbs steeply towards the Elk Run Subdivision. This road services a large number of residential units including Elk Run, Vasquez Village, and Bear Crossing Townhomes. The road is steep, narrow, and has a steady flow of automobile and pedestrian traffic. Recommendation: A sidewalk should be installed from Vasquez Road to the intersection of Elk Trail. This will allow safe pedestrian access from multiple residential neighborhoods to Vasquez Road where a sidewalk currently exists. The sidewalk is proposed to end at this intersection because multiple roads from the surrounding residential neighborhoods lead to this point and the traffic on those adjacent roads is considerably less than Lake Trail. As sidewalks are very expensive to install, a short-term solution may be to install a pedestrian lane (similar to a bike lane) that would provide separation for pedestrians. DENVER WATER PROPERTY The Town obtained a License Agreement in 2013 from Denver Water to build three trails on their 200-acre property west of Town. This parcel is located between the town limits and the National Forest and is a critical link in the trail system. The following trails are located on the property - Sunset Pink Trail Sunset Pink is an existing singletrack trail that begins at Vasquez Road and ends at D3 in the Na- tional Forest. This trail is located on an old logging road and the tread width varies between 18” to 60”. This trail will serve as the main access point into the property for riders coming from downtown. Recommendation: The trail width should be reduced to 18” to 24” to provide a true singletrack experience. This trail has erosion issues where fall lines exist. The trail should be rerouted where necessary to minimize erosion issues. Recommendation: The Town should work with the USFS to improve the portion located in the Na- tional Forest. This section may need to be rerouted to avoid fall lines. Akima’s Way Trail Akima’s Way is a singletrack trail that begins at Sunset Pink and ends at WTB trail in the USFS. This trail was constructed in 2012 as a connector trail to allow bikers an alternative to using an old log- ging road. The section of trail located in the USFS follows an old logging road and has major ero- sion issues. Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 16 Recommendation: The portion of the trail lo- cated in the USFS should be rerouted where necessary to minimize erosion issues. Sundog Trail Sundog is a singletrack trail that begins at Leland Creek Trail and climbs steeply to Sunset Pink. This trail was constructed in 2012 as an access trail from the Leland Creek and Elk Run Neighborhoods. Recommendation: The switchbacks near the beginning of the trail are too steep to navigate on a mountain bike and need to be realigned. Leland Creek Trail (future single- track) Leland Creek follows the north property line of the Denver Water parcel. A singletrack trail should be extended along the entire length of the creek. The trail would begin on Sundog and end at the National Forest boundary at Akima’s Way. Recommendation: The Town should work with the Denver Water to obtain permission to construct the Leland Creek Trail (singletrack portion). Since the trail would follow the creek, a wetlands survey shall be required and care will be taken to minimize impact to the creek. Future Trails The Town should consider hiring a professional trail consultant to master plan the trail system to allow for the appropriate mixture of beginner, intermediate, and expert trails. CONNECTION TO WINTER PARK RESORT The Town should continue to work with Winter Park Resort to make connections between the two ar- eas. As the Resort begins construction of Phase II of their Master Trail Plan, the Town should work with them to determine if connections can be made from the Resort to the Town. CONNECTION TO GRAND PARK TRAILS The Town should consider connecting to the Grand Park Trail system in the Town of Fraser. The two most feasible connection points would be - at the bottom of Akima’s Way just as the trail enters the USFS or on Leland Creek Trail near the railroad tracks. Those connections could allow for a trail across Grand Park to USFS roads that lead to the St. Louis Creek Trail System. ! PLANNED LELAND CREEK SINGLETRACK ¡© Twin Bridges W T B S u n s e t P i n k B lue Sky S u n d o g D4 A k i m a 's W a y D3 L e l a n d C r e e k V A S Q U E Z R D B E A R T R A I L EL K C T W O O D S P U R LN M O O S E T R L Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 17 PLANNING AREA – WINTER PARK (EAST OF HIGHWAY 40) This area includes trails and sidewalks east of US 40. It includes the Fraser River Trail, Vasquez Creek Trail and the trails on the Arrow (Rendezvous) property. FRASER RIVER TRAIL The Fraser River Trail is the highlight of the trail system in Winter Park. Starting at the Winter Park Resort, the trail travels along Win- ter Park Drive on a six foot extended shoulder to Trademark Drive. From Trademark Drive, the trail turns north and becomes an eight foot wide paved path that runs adjacent to the Fraser River for nearly two miles. The trail leaves the River and travels into down- town Winter Park following the sidewalk through Town. At Telemark Drive, a three-foot shoulder allows trail users to walk or bike along the road to Sitzmark Pond where an eight-foot gravel trail was con- structed in 2011. This gravel trail leads along Sitzmark Pond, through wetlands over boardwalks and along the Grand County Water and Sanitation Pond before crossing a bridge and heading into the Town of Fraser. The trail continues in the Town of Fraser sev- eral more miles following the Fraser River the entire way. The Town of Winter Park would like to extend the trail along the River wherever possible instead of having to traverse along the sidewalk in downtown. Several property owners would have to grant easements or dedicate property in order to complete the trail. The Town will continue to work with landowners to obtain easements. The majority of the property has not been subdivided or is not lo- cated in the Town. When this property is subdivided or annexed into Town, easements will be ac- quired. Recommendation: The Town shall continue to purse easements along the Fraser River as shown on the trail map. Recommendation: The Town shall seek grants to repave the existing portion of the Fraser River Trail. This trail has not been repaved since it was originally installed in 1996. Recommendation: The Town shall seek grants to pave the dirt portion of the Fraser River Trail. Recommendation: The Town should explore the possibility of connecting the Fraser River Trail with the Corona Pass Road. Recommendation: The Town should explore the possibility of extending the Fraser River Trail south through the Resort to the Jim Creek Trailhead and eventually to the summit of Berthoud Pass. Fraser River Trail Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 18 VASQUEZ CREEK TRAIL The Vasquez Creek Trail travels through Hideaway Park and Confluence Park along Vasquez Creek. This eight foot wide paved trail connects the two parks together and provides access to the Rendezvous (Arrow) Trail System. Recommendation: The Town should explore making this trail ADA accessible and signing it as such. TRAILHEAD LODGE TRAIL This trail begins at the intersection of Rendezvous Way and Ski Idlewild Road and travels east and then north along the Trailhead Lodge Condominiums. This trail currently dead-ends at the property line but will eventually be extended to Ski Idlewild Road. The Preserve Property (north of Trailhead Lodges) will dedicate a portion of their property along the wet- lands for the trail and the Town already owns a tract of land through Sawmill Station to connect with Ski Idlewild Road. This trail will eventually become part of the Fraser River Trail once it is extended through the Beavers Property. Recommendation: There is a possibility of aligning the trail across from the entrance to Confluence Park (as shown on the trail map) if additional easements are acquired. The Town shall work with those property owners to obtain easements. RENDEZVOUS (ARROW) TRAIL SYSTEM The Arrow Property has several miles of non-motorized trail easements dedicated to the public through the Ren- dezvous Planned Development (Ordinance 406, Series 2008). In 2013, the Town constructed two new trails on the property totaling 2.5 miles. The Yankee Doodle trail, named after a former ski run, connects the downtown to the Idlewild Trail System and Corona Pass Road. The Meadow Trail is an extension of the existing Meadow Trail located in Rendezvous Fraser. In 2014, an addi- tional 2.5 miles of trail are planned. Refer to the Planned Development for additional infor- mation and a map of the proposed trails. Vasquez Creek Trail TRAILHEAD LODGES TRAIL Yankee Doodle Trailhead Lodges Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 19 BEAVERS PROPERTY - FUTURE ANNEXATION The Beavers Property has a number of non-motorized trails that are used by the public although public trail easements do not exist. The trails provide a critical link to existing trails in Rendezvous (Arrow) and the USFS. Recommendation: Until annexation occurs, the Town should work with HTA to acquire public access on the existing trails. Recommendation: The Town should inventory the existing trails on the property once an annexation petition has been submitted to the Town. Existing trails should have public easements dedicated upon annexation. Recommendation: The Town should work with the local trail organizations during the annexation process to determine if additional trail corridors should be established on the property. Log Crossing on Yankee Doodle Bridge over a drainage on Yankee Doodle Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 20 PLANNING AREA – FRASER (OLD TOWN FRASER) The Town of Fraser is a small mountain community centrally located within the Fraser Valley in Grand County Colorado, approximately 70 miles northwest of Denver. The Town of Fraser encompasses approximately 2,300 acres and is home to 1,200 year-round residents. Grand County is a popular tourist and outdoor destination for visitors of all ages. Grand County boasts many miles of hiking and biking trails throughout its 1,869 square miles and is home to almost 15,000 residents. Grand County is overflowing with natural beauty and opportunity for adventure, including Colorado’s larg- est natural lake, Grand Lake, headwaters of the Colorado River and Rocky Mountain National Park. The Town of Winter Park and the Winter Park Ski Resort are close neighbors and partners with the Town of Fraser. The Town of Fraser (originally Eastom) was platted in 1905 by George Eastom who came to the area in conjunction with the development of the Moffat Line Railroad. Fraser was incorporated as a municipality in 1953. The Town paved its municipal streets in the late 1990s as a result of an elec- tion approving the issuance of bonds to finance the project. The project included asphalt pavement and concrete valley pans for stormwater drainage and for the most part, no sidewalks. Fraser de- sires to become a more pedestrian-friendly community however, it lacks the annual budget dollars necessary to consider a formal sidewalk retrofit policy at this time. Due to the freezing and thawing associated with our climate, the long-term maintenance would also be extremely costly. Additional sidewalks in Fraser would require additional snow management and may necessitate policy changes to address the snow removal on pedestrian paths. Aerial View of Fraser Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 21 Some municipalities promote the shared space scheme, which suggests that by creating a greater sense of uncertainty and making it unclear who has the right of way, drivers reduce speed, and peo- ple are more alert and there are fewer accidents. While this shared space and uncertainty may exist in old Town Fraser west of the railroad tracks, organizations representing the blind, partially sighted and deaf oppose this philosophy. Towns are reconfiguring streets to be more bicycle and pedestrian friendly as multi-modal alterna- tives to the automobile grow in popularity. The physical setting of the Town is divided by the railroad, the Fraser River and US Highway 40 (US 40). Some sidewalks exist in Old Town Fraser adjacent to US 40. There is no sidewalk or trail on US 40 from County Road 804 (CR 804) to Clayton Ave- nue. In addition, there is no sidewalk or trail on CR 804 from South Wapiti Drive to US 40. Clearly, there are not adequate safety measures in this area for bikers and pedestrians. Recommendation: The Town should pursue an easement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and/or the adjacent property owner to install a side- walk or trail along the east side of US 40 from CR 804 to Clayton Avenue. This would allow for safe pedestrian access along US 40. Recommendation: A sidewalk or trail should be in- stalled on CR 804 from South Wapiti Drive to the intersection of US 40. This will allow for safe pe- destrian access in and around the US 40 intersection. As sidewalks are very expensive to install, a short-term solution may be to install a gravel path in this vicinity. Recommendation: The Town should partner with the County to obtain a public trail easement adjacent to CR 804. This will enable non-motorized users to reach the residential development at the top of the hill with- out sharing the road with motorized vehicles. Recommendation: The Town, in conjunction with CDOT, should explore the possibility of installing a marked crosswalk on US 40 north of CR 804 to assist pedestrians safely across the state highway. The Town has inquired about adding a pedestrian crossing in this vicinity in years past. In June 2013, CDOT launched a Statewide Transportation Plan entitled “Life has enough problems. Share the road, friend.” In an ef- fort to reduce injuries and fatalities on Colorado roads, CDOT launched this public awareness cam- paign that encourages all road users to uphold their mutual responsibility to share the road. Perhaps this program might assist the Town in securing another marked crosswalk for pedestrian crossing in Fraser. !E C o u n t y R d 8 0 4 C l a y t o n A v e U S H W Y 4 0 SAFEWAY F r a s e r R iv e r T r a il Winter Park-Fraser Trail Existin g Sid e w alk FRASER OUTDOOR ACTIVITY CENTER PLANNED TRAIL/SIDEWALK Ó- !5 "* US 40 Northbound Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 22 Recommendation: The Town should explore grant funding through CDOT via the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program to improve safe access to the Fraser Valley Elementary and Fraser Valley Library. The SRTS provides funding for safe infrastructure and encourages healthy options for children who are walking and biking to school. Recommendation: The Town should explore adding a side- walk/trail to the edge of the val- ley pan (concrete lined drainage swale) within the right-of-way (ROW) in old Town Fraser. Recommendation: The Town should explore adding a gravel trail and/or signage within the railroad ROW east of the tracks. This would allow easy access to Koppers Park and the Fraser to Granby Trail. Recommendation: The Town should explore the concept of sharrows. Recommendation: The Town should explore utilizing bike lanes on certain roadways in Fraser. A bike lane is defined as “a portion of the roadway which has been designated by striping, signing and pavement marking for the preferential or exclusive use by bicyclists.” A bike lane would work well on Leonard Lane. Typical Old Town Fraser Street Example of a Bike Lane Cozens Ranch Open Space Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 23 PLANNING AREA – FRASER (EAST OF HIGHWAY 40) FRASER RIVER TRAIL/COZENS RANCH OPEN SPACE The Town of Fraser owns over 120 acres of open space along the Fraser River corridor. The area is known as Cozens Ranch Open Space, honoring William Cozens who first settled the property. The Fraser River Trail is an eight-foot wide gravel path that meanders along the Fraser River corri- dor throughout the entire length of the Town of Fraser. The stretch of the Fraser River extending from Rendezvous Road to County Road 8 was dedicated in 2012 as the “Eisenhower Memo- rial Reach” honoring President Dwight “Ike” Eisenhower who vaca- tioned and fished in the Fraser Valley. There are interpretive signs along the entire corridor encouraging the use of the open space area as a learning opportunity for a broad range of subjects in- cluding wildlife, ecosystems, geology and history. At the south end of Fraser, the trail continues through the Town of Winter Park and eventually ends at the Winter Park Ski Area. At the north end of Fraser, the Fraser River Trail ends at County Road 8 and then users cross US 40 to connect to the Fraser to Granby Trail at Koppers Park. At the north end of the Cozens Ranch Open Space, the Fraser River Valley Lions Club and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife stock two ponds with rainbow trout. Several years ago, the Lions Club con- tracted with a local artist to create an eight-foot bronze statue of Ike in his fly fishing clothes netting a large trout. Recommendation: The Town should pursue an additional river crossing on the Fraser River Trail just south of the Lions ponds. This river crossing would provide a shorter looped trail for users, provide access to the Ike statue and help promote the Eisenhower Memorial Reach. Additional interpretive signs in this vicinity would encourage visitors and locals to walk the trail on the river and keep the his- tory of Ike’s visits to the Fraser Valley alive. Recommendation: In an effort to help pro- mote the Cozens Ranch Open Space and en- County Rd 804 U S H W Y 4 0 SAFEWAY Fra ser River Trail Winter Park-Fraser Trail LIONS PONDS PICINIC AREA ENHANCEMENT OF EXISTING SOCIAL TRAIL FRASER RIVER TRAIL PLANNED BRIDGE CROSSING !5 "* Fraser River Trail Fraser River Trail Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 24 tice more users to this public open space river corridor, the Town should expand the existing trails and recreational opportunities on the east side of the Fraser River. Some ideas might include a dog park, a pump track and a bike park. Recommendation: There is a social trail located behind Safeway that intersects with the Fraser River Trail. The Town should pursue an easement with Safeway and make this a more user-friendly trail. Recommendation: There is limited parking for the Fraser River Trail. The Town is committed to creating additional trailhead parking. The Headwaters Trails Alliance (HTA), a non-profit advocacy group for trails in Grand County, has its headquarters in a Town-owned log building located on US 40 at 120 Zerex Street. It is the Town’s intent to promote this location, which is just north of the traffic light at US 40 and CR 804, as trailhead parking. Public parking, restrooms, water, trash receptacles and a bike wash station are available. The Town has recently constructed a small primitive trailhead parking area on County Road 8 (CR 8) where it crosses the Fraser River. Recommendation: The Town should pursue easements across private property within the Victoria Village Subdivi- sion, located at the corner of US 40 and CR 8, or add a trail within the CR 8 ROW and/or within the Park Ave ROW to connect the Fraser River Trail to the beginning of the Fraser to Granby Trail at Koppers Park. This connection involves crossing US 40, so the construction of a trail adjacent to Park Avenue would be more favorable due to the close proximity to the existing marked pedestrian crosswalk at the Fraser Post Office. This trail connection will link the Fraser River Trail to the Fraser to Granby Trail. Recommendation: Recently, the Town of Fraser collaborated with HTA and received grant money from the Sprout Foundation. This funding allowed for the purchase of several bear-proof trash cans, dog bag dispensers and anti-litter signs promoting Woodsy the Owl with his catch phase “Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute.” HTA, in conjunction with the Towns of Fraser and Winter Park, also recently re- ceived some State funding to design, fabricate and install trail wayfind- ing signage for the Fraser River Trail and the Fraser to Granby Trail. The goal is to unify all signage and create clear and concise directional sign- age for users navigating the trails. We know that lack of accurate and mean- ingful signs at trail intersec- tions and trailheads leads to users getting lost or dis- oriented. With many miles of trails in the Fraser Val- ley, both towns should con- Victoria Village Subdivision Trailhead Parking at CR8 Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 25 tinue to budget for additional wayfinding and signage trail elements, such as: directional signage to specific locations, mile markers, trailhead signs with maps and trail information, large maps with ‘you are here’ markers, and kiosks specifying educational information on trail etiquette, preparedness, risk/hazard warnings and rules of the road, in addition to other trail amenities. Adjacent to a portion of the Cozens Ranch Open Space is a 24.02-acre tract of land owned by the Grand County Water & Sanitation District No. 1 (GCWS #1). Located on this property are a series of cold water ponds that are former sewer lagoons that have been rehabilitated and are currently utilized as water augmentation ponds. In 2009, Fraser and GCW&S entered into an Intergovern- mental Lease Agreement for the purpose of providing public recreational use of the property. Such recreational uses may include, but are not limited to, public fishing access, non-motorized boating, hiking, wildlife viewing, special events and associated parking. Recommendation: A goal in the Town of Fraser Comprehensive Plan is to expand and enhance the multi-purpose open space network facilitating pedestrian and recreational opportunities while main- taining the environment and ecosystem. The Town should continue to partner with GCWS#1 and en- hance the trails around the perimeter of the ponds in addition to adding amenity improvements to the site, such as shade structures, picnic tables, benches, trash receptacles, restroom facilities an addi- tional bridge crossing to the Fraser River Trail and expanding the parking facilities. This effort would provide long term benefits to an open space and trail corridor of which the centerpiece is the Fraser River. Recommendation: The Town should continue to budget for annual repairs and maintenance costs, including noxious weed management for the Fraser River Trail. Recommendation: The Town has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with HTA to memori- alize the terms of agreement for the Volunteer Winter Grooming Program on the Fraser River Trail. The Town and HTA should continue this partnership as both entities share the common goal of creat- ing and sustaining the public system of networked trails and access for all appropriate recreation users. GCWS#1 Leased Property Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 26 RENDEZVOUS TRAILS Rendezvous is a 444 acre Planned Development, Koelbel Mountain Community, on the east side of US 40 in the Town of Fraser. The developer has constructed and signed many miles of primarily sin- gle track trails throughout the development. The trails will be conveyed to the Town of Fraser for ownership and maintenance in the future. Most of these trails connect to existing trails in the Arap- aho National Forest northeast of Fraser. The Bench Trail currently dead ends north of Bridger Trace. Recommendation: The Town should acquire nec- essary trail easements through private property to connect the Bench Trail to the Winter Park Ranch Subdivision and the existing trails in USFS. Recommendation: The Town should enhance the existing parking area off Rendezvous Road at the Fraser River Trail and explore the possibility of creating additional parking and trail access throughout the Rendezvous property. Recommendation: The Town should add a marked crosswalk on Rendezvous Road in the vicinity of Mountain Man Park to the parking area for the Fraser River Trail. Recommendation: When the trails are dedicated to Fraser, the Town should explore partnering with HTA to participate in the Adopt-A-Trail Program for assistance in the maintenance of these single track trails in the Rendezvous development. We would welcome the opportunity to have HTA pro- vide resources, leadership, management and supervision for all necessary trail maintenance. The Town of Fraser is working with CDOT and adjacent property owners on the installation of two additional traffic signals at the south end of Town. These improvements will also include two addi- tional marked pedestrian crosswalks at each traffic signal. Recommendation: The Town will need to ensure that there is pedestrian connectivity from each of these new marked pedestrian crosswalks to the Fraser River Trail. Fraser River Trail at Rendezvous Road Meadow Trail Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 27 PLANNING AREA - FRASER (WEST OF HIGHWAY 40) FRASER TO GRANBY TRAIL The Fraser to Granby Trail is a 16.8-mile natural surface, non-motorized, multi-use trail stretching from Koppers Park in Fraser to Kaibab Park in Granby. Koppers Park is located at the north end of Fraser on Park Ave, just north of the Amtrak station between the railroad ROW and US 40. Koppers Park provides trash receptacles, a picnic table and limited trailhead parking. Head north from Kop- pers Park over the Peterson bridge and you are on your way to Granby! Reommendation: The Town should continue to budget for additional wayfinding and signage trail elements, such as: directional signage to specific locations, mile markers, trailhead signs with maps and trail information, large maps with ‘you are here’ markers, and kiosks specifying educational in- formation on trail etiquette, preparedness, risk/hazard warnings and rules of the road, in addition to other trail amenities. WINTER PARK TO FRASER PAVED TRAIL The Winter Park to Fraser Trail is a ten-foot wide paved trail adjacent to US 40. This trail is well used by locals and visitors alike. The trail was originally constructed in the early 1990s. In 2007, the Fraser portion of the trail was reconstructed and repaved with a four-inch asphalt lift at a cost of approximately $230,000.00. Recommendation: The Town should continue to budget for annual repairs and maintenance costs, including noxious weed management for the Fraser to Winter Park paved trail. Fraser to Granby Trail Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 28 GRAND PARK TRAILS Grand Park is a 1,310-acre Planned Development on the west side of US 40 in the Town of Fraser. The approved plan for this property includes a vehicular/pedestrian grade-separated railroad crossing in the vicinity of Leland Creek, connecting Grand Park Drive, Old Victory Road and Kings Crossing Road. The developer has constructed and signed many miles of trails throughout the devel- opment. Currently the trails are owned and maintained by the developer; however, the public is permitted to use the trails. The Fraser Trails Committee has been working with the developer on a proposed location for a new trail on the Grand Park property adjacent to the railroad tracks. This proposed scenic trail will parallel the Union Pacific Railroad line across the Grand Park develop- ment. This trail will provide residents and visitors the opportunity to connect Fraser and Winter Park via a natural surface trail on the west side of the tracks. The trail will connect County Road 72 (CR 72) to the start of the Leland Creek Trail just off Kings Crossing Road in the Town of Winter Park. Recommendation: The Town, with the assistance of the Fraser trail committee, recently hired a local company to flag the alignment of the proposed trail. The Town should continue to work with the Grand Park developer to obtain an easement through the property just west of the rail- road tracks. The Town should partner with HTA and the Town of Winter Park to seek grant funding for trail construction. Recommendation: To ensure public ac- cess to the trails, the Town should pursue acquiring easements for the existing trails located in Grand Park on private property. Recommendation: The Town should explore other trail connections throughout the Grand Park prop- erty including into the USFS. BYERS PEAK RANCH Byers Peak Ranch is a 295-acre ranch located south of Mill Avenue, west of the railroad tracks and is bisected by the Fraser Valley Parkway. The owner of this property has been pursuing annexation to the Town of Fraser. At the present time, however, development approvals are being sought in Grand County. Recommendation: HTA is a review agency for development in unincorporated Grand County. As such, HTA will work together with Grand County to ensure trail easements throughout the property. Fraser Cemetary ! Kings Crossing !Cozens Meadow !RR Tracks ! PLANNED GRAND PARK TRAIL Grand Park Village at Grand Park L e l a n d C r e e k Old Victory Road W i nte r P a r k -F r a s e r M e a d o w Trail rail ï C o u n t y R d 7 2 Old Victory R d Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 29 COUNTY ROAD 73 (CR73) County Road 73 is a major portal to the USFS land west of the Town. CR 73 becomes St. Louis Creek Road/Forest Ser- vice160 (FS 160). This road is heavily traveled by mountain bikers. The Givelo Trail is a gravel trail that starts north of Fraser and parallels CR 73, crosses St. Louis Creek and travels adjacent to the John Work Arena Rodeo Grounds. The Givelo Trails ends at the Northwest Passage Trail. The Givelo Trail provides a great alternative to traveling on the gravel surface of CR 73.. St. Louis Creek Road/FS160 is the main access road to Creekside, Flume, and Chainsaw Trails. Recommendation: The Town should explore trail connections from US 40 to the Givelo Trail. This might be done via bike lanes, sharrows or additional signage. Recommendation: The Town, in conjunction with HTA and the County, should explore the concept of sharrows on CR 73. While the Givelo Trail provides an alternate route to access the Forest Service lands, on the return to town the bicyclist is usually eager to get back to town, racing downhill on CR 73. Recommendation: With the Givelo Trail located so close to the Town of Fraser, the Town should work together with HTA and the Fraser Valley Partnership for Trails (FVPT) to ensure the sustainabil- ity of this trail. FVPT serves the interests of all trail users in the Fraser Valley and was instrumental in the construction of the Givelo Trail. Through grant funding, a bear-proof trash can was recently pur- chased and placed on the Givelo Trail near the Rodeo Arena. The Town of Fraser provides trash removal. Recommendation: A portion of the historic Byers Peak Ranch property recently transferred owner- ship. This 440-acre ranch was visited by Ike and has over one mile of St. Louis Creek running through the property. The current owner has expressed interest in providing a trail easement to grant access off CR 73 through the property to connect with Creekside, Flume and Chainsaw Trails. The Town, in conjunction with HTA, should explore an easement for this trail connection. COUNTY ROAD 72 (CR72) County Road 72 is another major portal to the USFS land west of the Town. CR 72 becomes Elk Creek Road/Forest Service 158 (FS 158). This road is also heavily traveled by mountain bikers. Elk Creek Road/FS 158 is the main access road to Zoom, Sunken Bridges, and Upper Elk Creek/Hump Loop Trails. Recommendation: The Town should pursue trail easements through private property adjacent to CR 72 and Elk Creek Road/FS 158, to provide an alternative to traveling on the gravel road. Givelo Trail Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 30 BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES The League of American Bicyclists, Bicycle Friendly Community program provides a roadmap, hands- on assistance and recognition for states, communities, universities and businesses. The BFC program is a tool to make bicycling a real transportation and recreation option for all people. Recommendation: The Towns should consider applying for Bicycle Friendly Community designations. We understand the application process forces applicants to think about all aspects of biking in their community and the League provides feedback from the application process. This could provide a good starting point for the for- mulation of a bicycle plan for the community and generate political support for the program. TRAILHEADS TRAILHEADS – WINTER PARK The Town of Winter Park will have three trailheads located within its town limits. The trailheads will encourage trail users to park in the downtown area to access trails instead of driving into the Na- tional Forest. This in turn will encourage users to explore the downtown after their outing instead of just getting in their car and leaving. The trailheads will be located at Sitzmark Campground off Telemark Drive, the Gondola Site (across from Town Hall), and at the Public Works Building on US 40. Each of these locations will have rest- room facilities, trash receptacles and a trailhead kiosk with a map of the trail system. TRAILHEADS – FRASER The Town of Fraser currently has one fully-equipped trailhead facility located within the town limits. This location is at the Headwaters Trail Alliance headquarters at 120 Zerex Street, just north of the traffic light at US 40 and CR 804. This location has public parking, restroom facilities, water, trash receptacles and a bike wash station. The Town plans to construct a trailhead kiosk with a map of the trail system in the near future. There are also trailhead parking, restroom facilities, water and trash receptacles available at the Grand Park Community Recreation Center located at 1 Main Street just off US 40. This facility is owned and operated by the Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District (FVMRD) and offers a central location to park your vehicle and jump on your bike and ride/hike off into the forest. The Cozens Ranch Museum is another option for a trailhead parking area. This is the site of the first ranch and stage stop in the Fraser Valley and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The original 1876 house has been beautifully restored and is open to the public. There is limited parking available and access to restrooms. The museum is located at 77849 US 40 across from the Grand Park Community Recreation Center. This location provides easy access to the Fraser River Trail and Rendezvous Trail System. Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 31 There are several other trailheads in Fraser that offer limited parking and trash receptacles. Three primitive trailheads are located along the Fraser River Trail on Rendezvous Road, CR 8 and adjacent to the Cozens Ranch Open Space on the property owned by GCW&S. There are also limited parking and restroom facilities adjacent to the Safeway parking lot behind the Fraser Marketplace building. In addition, there is limited parking, trash receptacles and a picnic table located at Koppers Park which is located on Park Ave, just north of the Amtrak station between the railroad ROW and US 40. Another fully-equipped trailhead facility is located just north of Fraser at the Fraser Valley Sport Complex. This 40-acre park is also owned and operated by the FVMRD and is located on the west side of US 40 at County Road 5. In the future, the Town hopes to partner with the developer to provide a fully-equipped trailhead facility located at The Village at Grand Park. The Town of Fraser should work on providing additional amenities at the primitive trailhead loca- tions, including consistent trailhead kiosks with a map of the trail system. TRAIL SIGNAGE Trail signage is an integral part of a successful trail system. The Towns of Winter Park and Fraser, in cooperation with Headwaters Trails Alliance, have developed a sign plan for both Towns. The sign- age will consist of trailhead kiosks, trailhead signs, and directional signage. The combination of these signs will guide pedestrians and mountain bikers to the trails located in both Towns and in the National Forest. The sign template can be found in the Grand County Trails Master Plan. Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 32 TRAIL STANDARDS A variety of trail designs are proposed for the Towns trail system. These standards are intended to vary according to the anticipated amount of use; type of user, and type of area the trail is located in. In some instances, variations on these standards may be necessary due to topography or finan- cial constraints. Five types of trails have been indentified – Sidewalks, Bike Lanes, Major Trails, Neighborhood Trails, Singletrack Trails Sidewalks (within the Town of Winter Park) – along major roads o Width – Refer to the Standards and Specifications for Design and Construction, 2012 Edition o Surface – Refer to the Standards and Specifications for Design and Construction, 2012 Edition o Grade - Refer to the Standards and Specifications for Design and Construction, 2012 Edition Major Trails (i.e. Fraser River Trail) o Width – 8 foot – 10 foot o Surface – Gravel / Asphalt o Grade – 8% Maximum, 5% over sustained distance Neighborhood Trails (i.e. Leland Creek Trail / Alpine Trail) o Width – 5 foot o Surface – Gravel o Grade – 15% maximum, 10% over sustained distance Singletrack Trails (i.e. Akima’s Way) o Refer to the International Mountain Biking Association Standards Town of Fraser Pedestrian Facilities o Refer to the Town of Fraser Design Criteria and Construction Standards The Grand County Trails Master Plan, developed by Headwaters Trails Alliance has additional trail standards to use as a reference. Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 33 CONCLUSION Both Winter Park and Fraser recognize that trails are an important economic and community amen- ity. Through this trails plan, the Towns are positioning themselves to help create high quality, cost- effective sustainable and integrated trail system in the Fraser Valley with the goal of providing ad- ditional recreational opportunities that also have an economic benefit to the community. As Fraser Valley Partnership for Trails stated on their Duckie Race brochure, “Trails bring together people of all ages and athletic abilities and provide safe and economical transportation for our kids as well as commuters and recreational users. 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Special thanks to Debora Carr, Jean Wolter, Matt Simmons, Sally Pillsbury, Sara Hershfelt, and Susan Keck for their time, effort and commitment to this project. Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 3 INTRODUCTION PLAN PHILOSOPHY Sustainability is the guiding philosophy of the Towns of Winter Park and Fraser with respect to its non-motorized trails plan. It is important first and foremost to maintain the existing trails already within the Towns’ system. In addition, a monitoring and evaluation aspect to the trails program needs to be implemented to ensure that trails are not being created where they could have negative envi- ronmental or social impacts. Poorly aligned existing trails shall be rerouted or decommissioned. Overall, the trail system needs to be maintained and developed in a cost effective manner, through the pursuit of grant opportunities and joint trail projects with other agencies or entities. PLAN DEVELOPMENT / PLANNING AREA BOUNDARIES The planning process occurred over a 14-month period. It in- cluded input from Winter Park and Fraser citizens, field visits, work sessions, public meetings, open houses, and a citizen advi- sory committee. Additional information was gathered through a trail survey conducted by Headwaters Trail Alliance in the fall of 2012. The planning process has allowed the Towns the ability to create a detailed picture of the existing and future trail systems in our community. The planning area intentionally extends beyond the existing town limits of the municipalities, both to integrate future devel- opment activities adjacent to the Towns and to anticipate po- tential expansion of the Towns’ boundaries. Because the plan- ning area overlaps other jurisdictions, it is important for the Towns to coordinate closely with Grand County and Federal agencies in trail planning efforts. The Towns will work with our local trail organizations, Headwaters Trails Alliance, Grand Mountain Bike Alliance, and Fraser Val- ley Partnership for Trails on future planning efforts. PLAN PRIORITIZATION This trail development program will be guided by the following priorities: 1. Maintain our existing trails to a high standard. 2. When it comes to new trail construction, focus first on those trails that originate from the town core or “hub,” where various trailhead kiosks will be established. 3. Focus next on any new trails that further enhance the trail planning concept of a core hub (the downtown area) with spokes emanating out from the town like a bicycle wheel. Idlewild Singletrack Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 4 By developing trails along these lines, locals and visitors alike can access a linked trail sys- tem that will lead them away from the town without having to drive a vehicle to more remote trailheads. This design approach helps promote sustainable living through alternative trans- portation. 4. Construct or enhance trails on the backcountry parcels where public easements or leased property exists. 5. Construct or enhance trails on other public lands in cooperation with the United States Forest Service (USFS) that would ultimately improve the community-wide trail network. 6. Work cooperatively with private landowners to secure new and existing trail connections/ easements throughout the community. PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES This plan attempts to provide a coherent and well thought out framework for the future of Winter Park and Fraser’s community trails. More specifically, this document is intended: 1. To provide a plan for a comprehensive public recreational trail network for the Towns and the surrounding area. 2. To outline a functioning residential access or commuting trail network that connects efficiently with other modes of transportation. 3. To identify important trailhead and access locations to facilitate recreational uses. 4. To offer trail opportunities to locals and visitors at all ability levels, from novices through more advanced trail users. 5. To offer recommendations to accomplish the specific trail and access projects outlined in this plan. 6. To provide public access to cultural and geographic landmarks such as historic sites, water- ways and prominent view points. 7. To identify important trail-based recreational opportunities in the Towns and the surrounding area. 8. To balance trail use and access to ensure negative impacts from recreational access are mini- mized. 9. To create a high quality, cost-effective sustainable and integrated trail system in the Fraser Valley with the goal of providing additional recreational opportunities that also have an economic benefit to the community. Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 5 RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PLANS This Community Trails Plan is intended to consolidate and update the treatment of trails in previous plans completed by the Towns and County. Trails and trail planning have been addressed in a vari- ety of other plans and documents over the years. This Trail Plan builds upon the trail information and ideas in previous plans as well as those of other entities. Following is a brief summary of the other trail-related documents Town of Winter Park Town Plan (2006) The Town Plan addresses trails in Chapter 7 of the document. This chapter contains a map of the existing trail system in and around Winter Park along with a short de- scription of the trails in the Town. The chapter also contains future trail alignments and a bullet list of trail actions the Town should take. Town of Fraser Comprehensive Plan (2010) The Town of Fraser Comprehensive Plan addresses trails in the Open Space/ Recreation section of this document. There is an Open Space/Trails map which indicates proposed trail linkages. This section also contains a description of existing conditions and proposed goals and visions relating to trails and open space. Grand County Trails Master Plan – Headwaters Trails Alliance (2013) The mission of Headwaters Trails Alliance (HTA) is to identify, maintain, and expand an accessible, interconnecting trail system in Grand County for appropriate multi-user groups. There are a number of goals and objectives outlined in the master plan. Grand County Trails Master Plan (Trail Assessment Plan) – Headwaters Trails Alliance (2012) This document was drafted by an independent consultant in cooperation with Head- waters Trails Alliance (HTA) and International Mountain Biking Alliance. The plan in- cludes a summary of trail facilities, issues and opportunities, and recommendations for improving the trail system in Grand County. The plan provides a rough prioriti- zation and cost estimation for the various projects identified in the plan. Mountain Bike Trail System Master Plan Conceptual Summary – Grand Mountain Bike Alliance (2013) The mission of the Grand Mountain Biking Alliance (GMBA) is to create a world-class mountain bike experience in the Fraser Valley and Grand County that offers a vari- ety of user experiences in both difficulty and trail length. The plan makes recom- Leland Creek Trail Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 6 mendations for trailheads, signage, maintenance and improvements to the trail sys- tems. Winter Park Resort Master Development Plan – Chapter 10 (2005) This plan outlines the steps Winter Park Resort will take to create a summer trail sys- tem for mountain biking and hiking. COMMUNITY BENEFITS Colorado is viewed as a national destination for outdoor activity, much of which includes bicycling and hiking. It is well documented across the US that such tourism provides an economic bene- fit. Trails impact our economy through tourism, events, urban redevelop- ment, community improvement, property values, health care savings, jobs and investments and general consumer spending. A 2006 Outdoor Industry Foundation study found that “Active Outdoor Recreation” contributes $730 billion annually to the U.S. economy, supports 6.5 million jobs, and generates $88 billion in annual state and national tax revenue. Creating a sustainable non-motorized trail system is key to providing a community amenity that people equate with quality of life and sense of place Another study conducted in the Outer Banks in North Carolina study- ing the economic impacts of investments in bicycle facilities, indicates that “Investment in bicycle facilities improves the safety of the transportation system for all users and also benefits health and fitness, quality of life and the environment.” The existing and future trail system will provide economic, social, environmental, and safety benefits to both communities. The Community Trails Plan has been developed to optimize those benefits by prioritizing implementation and construction. Economic The trail system will provide access to the downtown area from the residential neighborhoods as well as access to existing USFS trails. Research has shown that trails stimulate develop- ment of “clean” industries such as coffee shops, bike shops, and bed and breakfasts. The trail system will compliment economic development by creating a destination amenity for tourists and attracting businesses looking to locate in communities with diverse recreational opportunities. Additional information on economic benefits of outdoor recreation can be found in the GMBA Master Plan (2013). Social The trail system will enhance the social framework of the communities by providing multiple gathering points for tourists, families, and community activities, thereby providing an oppor- tunity for community members to interact through trails. By creating a variety of trail sur- Alpine Trail Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 7 faces and widths, the trail system can be used by pedestrians, bicyclists, wheelchair users, equestrians, long boarders, roller skaters, and other non-motorized travelers. Access The trail system will connect the two communities together with safe non-motorized routes. It will also connect residential neighborhoods to the downtown areas and to the existing USFS trail system. The trail system will include a number of streets that will be designated as bicy- cle routes to allow safe travel on the streets. Environmental Use of the trail system for transportation rather than commuting in passenger vehicles re- duces the environmental costs associated with oil production, automotive maintenance, and road construction and also decreases vehicular congestion. Studies suggest that most car trips are less than three miles, which is a distances that can be traveled using multi-modal forms of transportation which can minimize vehicular use. Safety The trail system will provide safer pedestrian and bicycle routes for residents, guests and young children. Many bike routes will be designated on existing roadways. Striping, lane dimension, signage, and other design factors will comply with appropriate specifications to promote safe conditions. Safety education for bicyclists and pedestrians and outreach be- tween the towns, civic organizations, trail groups, schools and the community at large is im- portant for implementing this plan. Road crossings have been minimized to decrease the number of pedestrian/vehicle interac- tions. Health The use of trails will provide community members with a healthy alternative to driving. Pe- destrians, bicyclists, wheelchair users, equestrians, long boarders, roller skaters, and other non-motorized travelers provide low impact, moderate intensity activity that promotes healthful lifestyles. The trails will also provide key links to a network of trails on private and Federal lands and access to outdoor recreational opportunities, which provides an option for more intense physical activity. TRAIL POLICIES AND MANAGEMENT Trail Program Policies 1. Community trails located within the Towns shall be designed and managed to minimize con- flicts among users. Tools and measures intended to fulfill this policy include: Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 8 a. Maintenance of adequate sight distances around horizontal and vertical curves; b. Yield or stop signs at congested trail intersections; c. Centerline striping where poor sight distances exist; d. Centerline striping on the approaches to narrow bridges or underpasses; e. Gentle trail grades to reduce unsafe downhill speeds; f. Adequate trail widths to accommodate antici- pated user volumes; g. Signage and public education to encourage a “share the trails” ethic. 2. The Towns will pursue creative methods of trail easement acquisition and strive to work with property owners when acquiring trail easements. To encourage the donation of easements or land, the Towns will develop educational materials to assist property owners through this process. 3. When developing trails through residential neighborhoods efforts will be made to maintain the privacy of existing residences. 4. In all utility line and road construction projects, the Towns will incorporate trails when a stra- tegic need for a trail exists along the project right-of-way/easement. 5. The Towns will attempt to procure trail corridors for future trail alignments through acquisition or other appropriate actions such as: a. Easement and or land acquisition through dedication or purchase during the develop- ment review process; b. Establishment of adequate building setbacks for new structures during the subdivision development review and building permitting process. 6. The Towns will continue to monitor trail safety conditions, including regular inventories of trail and bridge conditions. This will assist in the identification of safety improvements and the development of maintenance schedules. 7. The Towns place a high priority on obtaining and protecting trail corridors along the rivers and creeks in the Fraser Valley. The Towns will work with property owners to incorporate trail easements and dedications in new development or redevelopment wherever feasible. 8. The Towns place a high priority on preservation of key parcels for trail segments where pub- lic river access is important to recreational uses of the river. 9. The Towns will develop trail opportunities from the downtown and neighborhoods to adja- cent and surrounding USFS lands. Riding Singletrack Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 9 10. Property along drainages is appropriate for greenway and trail development, as long as it is compatible with protection of viable wildlife habitats. 11. The Towns support the trail improvements identified in the Headwaters Trails Alliance Sub- Area Master Plan, and will work with the trails group to implement the improvements. 12. The Towns will strive to create ADA accessible trails where feasible. Management Considerations Dog Control In certain parks and trails, the Town of Winter Park requires dogs be on-leash. Trails within Hide- away Park, Confluence Park, Wolf Park and Denver Water Board property are required to be on- leash. Trails developed in Rendezvous Winter Park (Arrow) will be designated as off-leash trails until development in the area dictates a change in policy. In the Town of Fraser, it is unlawful to allow dogs to run at large. The owner must have effective and immediate control of their pet, or the pet shall be leashed. Each Town provides “clean-up stations” with small plastic bags and rely on signage to remind dog owners of the responsibility to remove their dog’s waste. While the expansion of clean-up stations could help to alleviate some of the problems associated with dog waste, it is sometimes difficult to persuade dog owners to use them. It is recommended that the Towns continue to post signs and use other educational strategies to remind owners to clean up after their dogs. Minimizing User Conflicts It is important to design and manage trails in a manner that minimizes conflicts between trail users. Trails should be designed with adequate sight distances so users can see others as they are approaching. Heavily used trails should be signed and designed to discourage high speeds. The varying widths of trails incorporated in this plan generally include wider trails in high use areas of the system. The inclusion of a soft natural surface trail that is either sepa- rated or immediately adjacent to the hard surface portion of a trail could be implemented where necessary to reduce con- flicts. In some areas, such as the approaches to narrow bridges, or through blind curves, striping may be advisable to keep opposing traffic on appropriate sides of the trail. Sign- age and other education techniques can also play a role in reminding users to “Share the Trail.” Trail Education Recreation is both an important quality of life feature and an important component of the local econ- omy. Therefore, it is necessary to educate locals and visitors on trail etiquette and ethics in order to minimize impacts to the natural environment and to protect and maintain our open space and trail network for the benefit of future generations. Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 10 Leave No Trace refers to a set of outdoor ethics and a nonprofit organization that teaches Leave No Trace principles, which are designed to promote conservation in the outdoors. The organization Leave No Trace exists to educate people about their recreational impact on nature as well as the principles of Leave No Trace to prevent and minimize such impacts. Leave No Trace is built on seven principles: Plan Ahead and Prepare, Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces, Dispose of Waste Properly, Leave What You Find, Minimize Campfire Impacts, Respect Wildlife, and Be Considerate of Other Visitors. The Seven Principles have been adapted to differ- ent activities, ecosystems and environments. Tread Lightly! is another national nonprofit organization with a mission to promote responsible rec- reation through ethics education and stewardship programs. The goal of the organization is to bal- ance the needs of the people who enjoy outdoor recreation with the need to maintain a healthy envi- ronment. Tread Lightly! is built on five principles: Travel Responsibly, Respect the Rights of Others, Educate Yourself, Avoid Sensitive Areas and Do Your Part. Both Towns, in addition to many national governmental agencies, promote adherence to the princi- ples listed above. Locally, we have also spearheaded a Healthy Headwaters Campaign which is an anti-litter cam- paign for the Fraser Valley and beyond. This beautiful mountainous area serves as the headwaters of the Colorado River, the drinking water supply for 25 million people throughout five states and thus it is imperative that we are all good stewards of this important and magnificent watershed! Rules of the Trail and Local Risks and Hazards Stay on open trails only. Respect trail and road closures. You may encounter wildlife at any time. Remember that we are recreating in their neighbor- hood. Do not approach or feed any animals. Enjoy viewing wildlife from a distance. If an ani- mal reacts to your presence, you are definitely too close! Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) remind outdoors enthusiasts that moose can be aggressive when dogs and humans get too close. Moose see dogs as a threat due to their similarities with wolves, their primary predator. Public and private lands throughout Grand County have become infested with the mountain pine beetle. Falling trees are always a hazard when traveling in the forest. In addition, due to high winds in the area, you may encounter downed trees on the trail. You are playing at high elevation, stay hydrated! Colorado weather can change drastically throughout a day, and we can see all weather condi- tions throughout the year. Unforeseen dangers present unpredictable challenges. Be aware, prepared, alert and cautious! Your safety is Your responsibility! Kiosks located at trailheads will provide information regarding rules of the trail and local risks and hazards. Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 11 PLANNING AREA – WINTER PARK (WEST OF HIGHWAY 40) This area includes trails and sidewalks west of Highway 40 (US 40). It includes the majority of the town trail system, including the Alpine Trail, Leland Creek Trail, and the trails on the Denver Water property. ALPINE TRAIL The Alpine Trail is an eight-foot wide gravel path that winds through the entire length of Wolf Park. The trail begins on the north end of the Park, travels south through the Park and crosses Kings Crossing Road near the Wolf Park Townhomes. The trail continues west to Forest Trail where it currently terminates. The trail width is reduced to five-feet after leaving Wolf Park. The five-foot width al- lows two pedestrians to pass comfortably while minimizing the footprint on the residential lots it passes through. The trail is proposed to continue to Pine Cone Lane and even- tually connect to the Leland Creek Trail in the Elk Run Sub- division. Recommendation: The Town should continue to pursue easements across private property to com- plete the trail from Forest Trail to the Leland Creek Trail. LELAND CREEK TRAIL The Leland Creek Trail is a five-foot wide gravel surface constructed in 2012/2013. The trail com- mences on Moose Trail, and travels north through a public easement on Lots 60, 61, and 65, Elk Run of Winter Park Subdivision Filing 3 and through Lots 20 and 21, Leland Creek Subdivision. The trail fol- lows Leland Creek Circle north to the intersection with Leland Creek Way. The trail turns west on Leland Creek Way for a short distance and then back north through a public trail easement on Tract B of the Leland Creek Subdivision. The trail trav- erses north through a series of switchbacks making its way down to Leland Creek (the actual creek). The trail then follows the creek east to its terminus at Kings Crossing Road. View from Leland Creek Trail Wolf Park ! ! PLANNED ALPINE TRAIL SEGMENT !5 L e l a n d C r e e k A l p i n e L e l a n d C r e e k M A I N S T L I O N S G A T E D R A L P I N E L N WOLF P A R K L N OLD KI N G R D KINGS CROSSING RD KINGSCROS SIN G R D L E L A N D C R E E K C I R LELAN D C R E E K C I R W H I S T L E S T O P CIR TRESTLE D R L E LANDCREE K C I R F O R E S T T R L Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 12 Recommendation: There is no parking for this trail. The Town should explore the possibility of cre- ating a small trailhead parking lot at Kings Crossing Road. SHORT-CUT TRAIL (SOCIAL TRAIL ACROSS RAILROAD TRACKS) A social trail exists from Kings Crossing Road (at the end of the Alpine Trail) to the downtown through public and private property. The trail currently crosses the railroad tracks at an illegal and unsafe crossing. This trail is heavily used year around as it provides the most direct route to the downtown. The trail on the east side of the tracks currently terminates at High Seasons Way and trail users are required to walk down the roadway to the sidewalk at Lions Gate Drive. The Town owns property on both sides of the railroad tracks and it is feasible that a crossing could be con- structed under the tracks. Recommendation: The Town should pursue creating a legal crossing at the railroad tracks. This would require construction of an underpass. The Town should work with Union Pacific Railroad to determine the feasibility of an underpass. Recommendation: The Town should pursue acquiring an easement from the property owner at 156 High Seasons Way to allow trail users to cross Vasquez Creek on a footbridge instead of having to travel down High Seasons Way. The footbridge would cross onto town owned property (adjacent to Lions Gate Drive) and be directly in alignment with the intersection of Lions Gate Drive and Rendez- vous Way. ELK RUN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION TRAILS The Elk Run Homeowners Association (HOA) holds trail easements across private open space and pri- vate property in the Elk Run Subdivision. The east- west trail runs through the Elk Run HOA open space from Elk Trail to Moose Trail. The north-south trail starts at the intersection of Moose Trail and Elk Trail, travels north across Fox Tail to Moose Trail, ending at the entrance to the Leland Creek Trail. The north- south trail runs through private property with an HOA trail easement. The trails are used by the pub- lic since signage does not indicate they are private trails. Recommendation: The Town should pursue acquir- ing easements for the north-south trail that crosses private property. This trail will provide a critical link from Lake Trail (road) to the Leland Creek Trail. Recommendation: The east-west trail would pro- vide a connection to the Denver Water trails. The Town should work with the HOA to obtain an ease- ment across their open space. !ELK RUN HOA TRAILSSun d o g L e l a n d C r e e k E L K T R L LAKE TRL M O O S E C T E L K C T LAKE TRL F O X T A I L D R M OOSETRL M O O S E T R L Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 13 VASQUEZ ROAD Vasquez Road is a major portal to United States Forest Service (USFS) land west of the Town. This road is heavily traveled by mountain bikers and currently lacks adequate safety measures. A side- walk exists from US 40 to the east entrance of Van Anderson Drive. From this point, bikers are re- quired to share the narrow roadway with automobiles. Recommendation: A bike lane should be installed on the westbound (uphill) lane of Vasquez Road to the USFS boundary. The bike lane should comply with the guidelines outlined in Chapter 14 of the Colorado Department of Transpor- tation (CDOT) Roadway Design Guide. Recommendation: The eastbound lane (downhill) lane should have shared lane markings (sharrows) installed to alert drivers that mountain bikers have the abil- ity to use the entire lane. Most mountain bikers are traveling at the same speed as automobiles while going downhill on Vasquez Road. Chapter 14 of the CDOT Roadway Design Guide provides guidance for creating shared lane markings. ARAPAHO ROAD Arapaho Road is another heavily used roadway for access to the USFS land west of Town. Mountain bikers use this roadway for access to Blue Sky, Ice Hill and other USFS trails. Automobile traffic is less pronounced on this roadway compared to Vasquez Road. Recommendation: This roadway has a narrow right-of-way that likely prohibits the installation of a sidewalk or uphill bike lane. Shared lane markings should be installed on both lanes of the road to alert drivers that mountain bikers have the ability to use the entire lane. Signage on the westbound lane should be installed stating that bikes shall ride single file. This will prevent congestion from bik- ers who are riding slowly uphill. The eastbound lane will not require signage as mountain bikers are traveling the same speed as automobiles. VASQUEZ ROAD TO TWIN BRIDGES Hideaway Village HOA has an open space parcel between Vasquez Road and the USFS boundary that parallels Vasquez Creek. Twin Bridges (USFS trail) is located adjacent to the boundary line and could provide alternative trail access to the USFS. The trail would also provide the public with a sce- nic experience along the creek that is currently secluded and underutilized. Recommendation: The Town should pursue a trail easement from the Hideaway Village HOA for access along Vasquez Creek. There are private residences that have backyards adjacent to the open space tract and the trail alignment will need to be sensitve to their privacy. This trail alignment will allow for public access to the Creek as well as an alternative alignment to Twin Bridges. Example of Sharrow Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 14 KINGS CROSSING ROAD Kings Crossing Road is a main collector street for residents west of the railroad tracks. This street begins at US 40, crosses the railroad tracks and turns south along Wolf Park ending at Forest Trail. There are no sidewalks along this road but the shoulders have been widened to allow for safer pe- destrian access. Automobiles, bicycles and pedestrians heavily travel this road. Recommendation: The Town should install a sidewalk along the south side of the road from the highway intersection to the railroad crossing. This will allow for safe pedestrian access along this roadway. The sidewalk would end at the beginning of the Alpine Trail and Leland Creek Trail. Recommendation: The Town should install a bike lane on the westbound lane (uphill) from Lions Gate Drive to the railroad tracks. The right-of-way from US 40 to Lions Gate Drive is too narrow for a bike lane. Installing a bike lane will allow mountain bikers safe travel uphill on the steep curved roadway. The bike lane will end at the railroad tracks where the Alpine Trail and Leland Creek Trail begin. Recommendation: Shared lane markings should be installed on the eastbound lane (downhill) from the railroad tracks to US 40 to alert drivers that mountain bikes have the right to use the entire lane. LIONS GATE DRIVE (ROAD) Lions Gate Drive, located between Kings Crossing Road and Vasquez Road, is a main collector street that parallels US 40. A sidewalk has been installed from Vasquez Road to Rendezvous Way. The Town has identified the need to install a sidewalk for the entire length of the Lions Gate Drive but it is a very expensive undertaking. Recommendation: As funds become available, the Town should pursue installing a sidewalk from Rendezvous Way to Kings Crossing Road to all for safe pedestrian access. FOREST TRAIL (ROAD) Forest Trail starts at Vasquez Road and travels north to Kings Crossing Road. This road leads to Wolf Park, the Alpine Trail and a large number of residential units. The roadway is steep, narrow, and has a steady flow of automobile and pedestrian traffic. Recommendation: A sidewalk should be installed from Vasquez Road to the Alpine Trail on the south side of Wolf Park. This would allow for safe pedestrian access from Vasquez Road to Wolf Park. The sidewalk would also allow pedestrians the ability to travel from their residential neighbor- hood into the downtown without having to walk on the roadway. Sidewalks are very expensive to install; a short-term solution may be to install a pedestrian lane (similar to a bike lane) that would provide separation for pedestrians. The sidewalk may not be required if the Town develops the Short-cut Trail, pedestrians would then have safe access into the downtown. BEAR CROSSING TRAIL (ROAD) Bear Crossing Trail starts at Lake Trail and dead-ends into the Bear Crossing Subdivision. This pri- vate road provides access to the Sunset Pink trail. The Town has acquired an easement from the Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 15 Bear Crossing Homeowners Association (Resolution 1305, Series 2011) but access has not been ob- tained from the owners of Vasquez Village Condominiums. Recommendation: The Town should pursue acquiring an access easement from the owners of Vasquez Village Condominiums. Once legal access is obtained, this access should have minimum signage to direct users to the trail. LAKE TRAIL (ROAD) Lake Trail begins at Vasquez Road and climbs steeply towards the Elk Run Subdivision. This road services a large number of residential units including Elk Run, Vasquez Village, and Bear Crossing Townhomes. The road is steep, narrow, and has a steady flow of automobile and pedestrian traffic. Recommendation: A sidewalk should be installed from Vasquez Road to the intersection of Elk Trail. This will allow safe pedestrian access from multiple residential neighborhoods to Vasquez Road where a sidewalk currently exists. The sidewalk is proposed to end at this intersection because multiple roads from the surrounding residential neighborhoods lead to this point and the traffic on those adjacent roads is considerably less than Lake Trail. As sidewalks are very expensive to install, a short-term solution may be to install a pedestrian lane (similar to a bike lane) that would provide separation for pedestrians. DENVER WATER PROPERTY The Town obtained a License Agreement in 2013 from Denver Water to build three trails on their 200-acre property west of Town. This parcel is located between the town limits and the National Forest and is a critical link in the trail system. The following trails are located on the property - Sunset Pink Trail Sunset Pink is an existing singletrack trail that begins at Vasquez Road and ends at D3 in the Na- tional Forest. This trail is located on an old logging road and the tread width varies between 18” to 60”. This trail will serve as the main access point into the property for riders coming from downtown. Recommendation: The trail width should be reduced to 18” to 24” to provide a true singletrack experience. This trail has erosion issues where fall lines exist. The trail should be rerouted where necessary to minimize erosion issues. Recommendation: The Town should work with the USFS to improve the portion located in the Na- tional Forest. This section may need to be rerouted to avoid fall lines. Akima’s Way Trail Akima’s Way is a singletrack trail that begins at Sunset Pink and ends at WTB trail in the USFS. This trail was constructed in 2012 as a connector trail to allow bikers an alternative to using an old log- ging road. The section of trail located in the USFS follows an old logging road and has major ero- sion issues. Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 16 Recommendation: The portion of the trail lo- cated in the USFS should be rerouted where necessary to minimize erosion issues. Sundog Trail Sundog is a singletrack trail that begins at Leland Creek Trail and climbs steeply to Sunset Pink. This trail was constructed in 2012 as an access trail from the Leland Creek and Elk Run Neighborhoods. Recommendation: The switchbacks near the beginning of the trail are too steep to navigate on a mountain bike and need to be realigned. Leland Creek Trail (future single- track) Leland Creek follows the north property line of the Denver Water parcel. A singletrack trail should be extended along the entire length of the creek. The trail would begin on Sundog and end at the National Forest boundary at Akima’s Way. Recommendation: The Town should work with the Denver Water to obtain permission to construct the Leland Creek Trail (singletrack portion). Since the trail would follow the creek, a wetlands survey shall be required and care will be taken to minimize impact to the creek. Future Trails The Town should consider hiring a professional trail consultant to master plan the trail system to allow for the appropriate mixture of beginner, intermediate, and expert trails. CONNECTION TO WINTER PARK RESORT The Town should continue to work with Winter Park Resort to make connections between the two ar- eas. As the Resort begins construction of Phase II of their Master Trail Plan, the Town should work with them to determine if connections can be made from the Resort to the Town. CONNECTION TO GRAND PARK TRAILS The Town should consider connecting to the Grand Park Trail system in the Town of Fraser. The two most feasible connection points would be - at the bottom of Akima’s Way just as the trail enters the USFS or on Leland Creek Trail near the railroad tracks. Those connections could allow for a trail across Grand Park to USFS roads that lead to the St. Louis Creek Trail System. ! PLANNED LELAND CREEK SINGLETRACK ¡© Twin Bridges W T B S u n s e t P i n k B lue Sky S u n d o g D4 A k i m a 's W a y D3 L e l a n d C r e e k V A S Q U E Z R D B E A R T R A I L EL K C T W O O D S P U R LN M O O S E T R L Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 17 PLANNING AREA – WINTER PARK (EAST OF HIGHWAY 40) This area includes trails and sidewalks east of US 40. It includes the Fraser River Trail, Vasquez Creek Trail and the trails on the Arrow (Rendezvous) property. FRASER RIVER TRAIL The Fraser River Trail is the highlight of the trail system in Winter Park. Starting at the Winter Park Resort, the trail travels along Win- ter Park Drive on a six foot extended shoulder to Trademark Drive. From Trademark Drive, the trail turns north and becomes an eight foot wide paved path that runs adjacent to the Fraser River for nearly two miles. The trail leaves the River and travels into down- town Winter Park following the sidewalk through Town. At Telemark Drive, a three-foot shoulder allows trail users to walk or bike along the road to Sitzmark Pond where an eight-foot gravel trail was con- structed in 2011. This gravel trail leads along Sitzmark Pond, through wetlands over boardwalks and along the Grand County Water and Sanitation Pond before crossing a bridge and heading into the Town of Fraser. The trail continues in the Town of Fraser sev- eral more miles following the Fraser River the entire way. The Town of Winter Park would like to extend the trail along the River wherever possible instead of having to traverse along the sidewalk in downtown. Several property owners would have to grant easements or dedicate property in order to complete the trail. The Town will continue to work with landowners to obtain easements. The majority of the property has not been subdivided or is not lo- cated in the Town. When this property is subdivided or annexed into Town, easements will be ac- quired. Recommendation: The Town shall continue to purse easements along the Fraser River as shown on the trail map. Recommendation: The Town shall seek grants to repave the existing portion of the Fraser River Trail. This trail has not been repaved since it was originally installed in 1996. Recommendation: The Town shall seek grants to pave the dirt portion of the Fraser River Trail. Recommendation: The Town should explore the possibility of connecting the Fraser River Trail with the Corona Pass Road. Recommendation: The Town should explore the possibility of extending the Fraser River Trail south through the Resort to the Jim Creek Trailhead and eventually to the summit of Berthoud Pass. Fraser River Trail Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 18 VASQUEZ CREEK TRAIL The Vasquez Creek Trail travels through Hideaway Park and Confluence Park along Vasquez Creek. This eight foot wide paved trail connects the two parks together and provides access to the Rendezvous (Arrow) Trail System. Recommendation: The Town should explore making this trail ADA accessible and signing it as such. TRAILHEAD LODGE TRAIL This trail begins at the intersection of Rendezvous Way and Ski Idlewild Road and travels east and then north along the Trailhead Lodge Condominiums. This trail currently dead-ends at the property line but will eventually be extended to Ski Idlewild Road. The Preserve Property (north of Trailhead Lodges) will dedicate a portion of their property along the wet- lands for the trail and the Town already owns a tract of land through Sawmill Station to connect with Ski Idlewild Road. This trail will eventually become part of the Fraser River Trail once it is extended through the Beavers Property. Recommendation: There is a possibility of aligning the trail across from the entrance to Confluence Park (as shown on the trail map) if additional easements are acquired. The Town shall work with those property owners to obtain easements. RENDEZVOUS (ARROW) TRAIL SYSTEM The Arrow Property has several miles of non-motorized trail easements dedicated to the public through the Ren- dezvous Planned Development (Ordinance 406, Series 2008). In 2013, the Town constructed two new trails on the property totaling 2.5 miles. The Yankee Doodle trail, named after a former ski run, connects the downtown to the Idlewild Trail System and Corona Pass Road. The Meadow Trail is an extension of the existing Meadow Trail located in Rendezvous Fraser. In 2014, an addi- tional 2.5 miles of trail are planned. Refer to the Planned Development for additional infor- mation and a map of the proposed trails. Vasquez Creek Trail TRAILHEAD LODGES TRAIL Yankee Doodle Trailhead Lodges Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 19 BEAVERS PROPERTY - FUTURE ANNEXATION The Beavers Property has a number of non-motorized trails that are used by the public although public trail easements do not exist. The trails provide a critical link to existing trails in Rendezvous (Arrow) and the USFS. Recommendation: Until annexation occurs, the Town should work with HTA to acquire public access on the existing trails. Recommendation: The Town should inventory the existing trails on the property once an annexation petition has been submitted to the Town. Existing trails should have public easements dedicated upon annexation. Recommendation: The Town should work with the local trail organizations during the annexation process to determine if additional trail corridors should be established on the property. Log Crossing on Yankee Doodle Bridge over a drainage on Yankee Doodle Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 20 PLANNING AREA – FRASER (OLD TOWN FRASER) The Town of Fraser is a small mountain community centrally located within the Fraser Valley in Grand County Colorado, approximately 70 miles northwest of Denver. The Town of Fraser encompasses approximately 2,300 acres and is home to 1,200 year-round residents. Grand County is a popular tourist and outdoor destination for visitors of all ages. Grand County boasts many miles of hiking and biking trails throughout its 1,869 square miles and is home to almost 15,000 residents. Grand County is overflowing with natural beauty and opportunity for adventure, including Colorado’s larg- est natural lake, Grand Lake, headwaters of the Colorado River and Rocky Mountain National Park. The Town of Winter Park and the Winter Park Ski Resort are close neighbors and partners with the Town of Fraser. The Town of Fraser (originally Eastom) was platted in 1905 by George Eastom who came to the area in conjunction with the development of the Moffat Line Railroad. Fraser was incorporated as a municipality in 1953. The Town paved its municipal streets in the late 1990s as a result of an elec- tion approving the issuance of bonds to finance the project. The project included asphalt pavement and concrete valley pans for stormwater drainage and for the most part, no sidewalks. Fraser de- sires to become a more pedestrian-friendly community however, it lacks the annual budget dollars necessary to consider a formal sidewalk retrofit policy at this time. Due to the freezing and thawing associated with our climate, the long-term maintenance would also be extremely costly. Additional sidewalks in Fraser would require additional snow management and may necessitate policy changes to address the snow removal on pedestrian paths. Aerial View of Fraser Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 21 Some municipalities promote the shared space scheme, which suggests that by creating a greater sense of uncertainty and making it unclear who has the right of way, drivers reduce speed, and peo- ple are more alert and there are fewer accidents. While this shared space and uncertainty may exist in old Town Fraser west of the railroad tracks, organizations representing the blind, partially sighted and deaf oppose this philosophy. Towns are reconfiguring streets to be more bicycle and pedestrian friendly as multi-modal alterna- tives to the automobile grow in popularity. The physical setting of the Town is divided by the railroad, the Fraser River and US Highway 40 (US 40). Some sidewalks exist in Old Town Fraser adjacent to US 40. There is no sidewalk or trail on US 40 from County Road 804 (CR 804) to Clayton Ave- nue. In addition, there is no sidewalk or trail on CR 804 from South Wapiti Drive to US 40. Clearly, there are not adequate safety measures in this area for bikers and pedestrians. Recommendation: The Town should pursue an easement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and/or the adjacent property owner to install a side- walk or trail along the east side of US 40 from CR 804 to Clayton Avenue. This would allow for safe pedestrian access along US 40. Recommendation: A sidewalk or trail should be in- stalled on CR 804 from South Wapiti Drive to the intersection of US 40. This will allow for safe pe- destrian access in and around the US 40 intersection. As sidewalks are very expensive to install, a short-term solution may be to install a gravel path in this vicinity. Recommendation: The Town should partner with the County to obtain a public trail easement adjacent to CR 804. This will enable non-motorized users to reach the residential development at the top of the hill with- out sharing the road with motorized vehicles. Recommendation: The Town, in conjunction with CDOT, should explore the possibility of installing a marked crosswalk on US 40 north of CR 804 to assist pedestrians safely across the state highway. The Town has inquired about adding a pedestrian crossing in this vicinity in years past. In June 2013, CDOT launched a Statewide Transportation Plan entitled “Life has enough problems. Share the road, friend.” In an ef- fort to reduce injuries and fatalities on Colorado roads, CDOT launched this public awareness cam- paign that encourages all road users to uphold their mutual responsibility to share the road. Perhaps this program might assist the Town in securing another marked crosswalk for pedestrian crossing in Fraser. !E C o u n t y R d 8 0 4 C l a y t o n A v e U S H W Y 4 0 SAFEWAY F r a s e r R iv e r T r a il Winter Park-Fraser Trail Existin g Sid e w alk FRASER OUTDOOR ACTIVITY CENTER PLANNED TRAIL/SIDEWALK Ó- !5 "* US 40 Northbound Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 22 Recommendation: The Town should explore grant funding through CDOT via the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program to improve safe access to the Fraser Valley Elementary and Fraser Valley Library. The SRTS provides funding for safe infrastructure and encourages healthy options for children who are walking and biking to school. Recommendation: The Town should explore adding a side- walk/trail to the edge of the val- ley pan (concrete lined drainage swale) within the right-of-way (ROW) in old Town Fraser. Recommendation: The Town should explore adding a gravel trail and/or signage within the railroad ROW east of the tracks. This would allow easy access to Koppers Park and the Fraser to Granby Trail. Recommendation: The Town should explore the concept of sharrows. Recommendation: The Town should explore utilizing bike lanes on certain roadways in Fraser. A bike lane is defined as “a portion of the roadway which has been designated by striping, signing and pavement marking for the preferential or exclusive use by bicyclists.” A bike lane would work well on Leonard Lane. Typical Old Town Fraser Street Example of a Bike Lane Cozens Ranch Open Space Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 23 PLANNING AREA – FRASER (EAST OF HIGHWAY 40) FRASER RIVER TRAIL/COZENS RANCH OPEN SPACE The Town of Fraser owns over 120 acres of open space along the Fraser River corridor. The area is known as Cozens Ranch Open Space, honoring William Cozens who first settled the property. The Fraser River Trail is an eight-foot wide gravel path that meanders along the Fraser River corri- dor throughout the entire length of the Town of Fraser. The stretch of the Fraser River extending from Rendezvous Road to County Road 8 was dedicated in 2012 as the “Eisenhower Memo- rial Reach” honoring President Dwight “Ike” Eisenhower who vaca- tioned and fished in the Fraser Valley. There are interpretive signs along the entire corridor encouraging the use of the open space area as a learning opportunity for a broad range of subjects in- cluding wildlife, ecosystems, geology and history. At the south end of Fraser, the trail continues through the Town of Winter Park and eventually ends at the Winter Park Ski Area. At the north end of Fraser, the Fraser River Trail ends at County Road 8 and then users cross US 40 to connect to the Fraser to Granby Trail at Koppers Park. At the north end of the Cozens Ranch Open Space, the Fraser River Valley Lions Club and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife stock two ponds with rainbow trout. Several years ago, the Lions Club con- tracted with a local artist to create an eight-foot bronze statue of Ike in his fly fishing clothes netting a large trout. Recommendation: The Town should pursue an additional river crossing on the Fraser River Trail just south of the Lions ponds. This river crossing would provide a shorter looped trail for users, provide access to the Ike statue and help promote the Eisenhower Memorial Reach. Additional interpretive signs in this vicinity would encourage visitors and locals to walk the trail on the river and keep the his- tory of Ike’s visits to the Fraser Valley alive. Recommendation: In an effort to help pro- mote the Cozens Ranch Open Space and en- County Rd 804 U S H W Y 4 0 SAFEWAY Fra ser River Trail Winter Park-Fraser Trail LIONS PONDS PICINIC AREA ENHANCEMENT OF EXISTING SOCIAL TRAIL FRASER RIVER TRAIL PLANNED BRIDGE CROSSING !5 "* Fraser River Trail Fraser River Trail Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 24 tice more users to this public open space river corridor, the Town should expand the existing trails and recreational opportunities on the east side of the Fraser River. Some ideas might include a dog park, a pump track and a bike park. Recommendation: There is a social trail located behind Safeway that intersects with the Fraser River Trail. The Town should pursue an easement with Safeway and make this a more user-friendly trail. Recommendation: There is limited parking for the Fraser River Trail. The Town is committed to creating additional trailhead parking. The Headwaters Trails Alliance (HTA), a non-profit advocacy group for trails in Grand County, has its headquarters in a Town-owned log building located on US 40 at 120 Zerex Street. It is the Town’s intent to promote this location, which is just north of the traffic light at US 40 and CR 804, as trailhead parking. Public parking, restrooms, water, trash receptacles and a bike wash station are available. The Town has recently constructed a small primitive trailhead parking area on County Road 8 (CR 8) where it crosses the Fraser River. Recommendation: The Town should pursue easements across private property within the Victoria Village Subdivi- sion, located at the corner of US 40 and CR 8, or add a trail within the CR 8 ROW and/or within the Park Ave ROW to connect the Fraser River Trail to the beginning of the Fraser to Granby Trail at Koppers Park. This connection involves crossing US 40, so the construction of a trail adjacent to Park Avenue would be more favorable due to the close proximity to the existing marked pedestrian crosswalk at the Fraser Post Office. This trail connection will link the Fraser River Trail to the Fraser to Granby Trail. Recommendation: Recently, the Town of Fraser collaborated with HTA and received grant money from the Sprout Foundation. This funding allowed for the purchase of several bear-proof trash cans, dog bag dispensers and anti-litter signs promoting Woodsy the Owl with his catch phase “Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute.” HTA, in conjunction with the Towns of Fraser and Winter Park, also recently re- ceived some State funding to design, fabricate and install trail wayfind- ing signage for the Fraser River Trail and the Fraser to Granby Trail. The goal is to unify all signage and create clear and concise directional sign- age for users navigating the trails. We know that lack of accurate and mean- ingful signs at trail intersec- tions and trailheads leads to users getting lost or dis- oriented. With many miles of trails in the Fraser Val- ley, both towns should con- Victoria Village Subdivision Trailhead Parking at CR8 Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 25 tinue to budget for additional wayfinding and signage trail elements, such as: directional signage to specific locations, mile markers, trailhead signs with maps and trail information, large maps with ‘you are here’ markers, and kiosks specifying educational information on trail etiquette, preparedness, risk/hazard warnings and rules of the road, in addition to other trail amenities. Adjacent to a portion of the Cozens Ranch Open Space is a 24.02-acre tract of land owned by the Grand County Water & Sanitation District No. 1 (GCWS #1). Located on this property are a series of cold water ponds that are former sewer lagoons that have been rehabilitated and are currently utilized as water augmentation ponds. In 2009, Fraser and GCW&S entered into an Intergovern- mental Lease Agreement for the purpose of providing public recreational use of the property. Such recreational uses may include, but are not limited to, public fishing access, non-motorized boating, hiking, wildlife viewing, special events and associated parking. Recommendation: A goal in the Town of Fraser Comprehensive Plan is to expand and enhance the multi-purpose open space network facilitating pedestrian and recreational opportunities while main- taining the environment and ecosystem. The Town should continue to partner with GCWS#1 and en- hance the trails around the perimeter of the ponds in addition to adding amenity improvements to the site, such as shade structures, picnic tables, benches, trash receptacles, restroom facilities an addi- tional bridge crossing to the Fraser River Trail and expanding the parking facilities. This effort would provide long term benefits to an open space and trail corridor of which the centerpiece is the Fraser River. Recommendation: The Town should continue to budget for annual repairs and maintenance costs, including noxious weed management for the Fraser River Trail. Recommendation: The Town has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with HTA to memori- alize the terms of agreement for the Volunteer Winter Grooming Program on the Fraser River Trail. The Town and HTA should continue this partnership as both entities share the common goal of creat- ing and sustaining the public system of networked trails and access for all appropriate recreation users. GCWS#1 Leased Property Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 26 RENDEZVOUS TRAILS Rendezvous is a 444 acre Planned Development, Koelbel Mountain Community, on the east side of US 40 in the Town of Fraser. The developer has constructed and signed many miles of primarily sin- gle track trails throughout the development. The trails will be conveyed to the Town of Fraser for ownership and maintenance in the future. Most of these trails connect to existing trails in the Arap- aho National Forest northeast of Fraser. The Bench Trail currently dead ends north of Bridger Trace. Recommendation: The Town should acquire nec- essary trail easements through private property to connect the Bench Trail to the Winter Park Ranch Subdivision and the existing trails in USFS. Recommendation: The Town should enhance the existing parking area off Rendezvous Road at the Fraser River Trail and explore the possibility of creating additional parking and trail access throughout the Rendezvous property. Recommendation: The Town should add a marked crosswalk on Rendezvous Road in the vicinity of Mountain Man Park to the parking area for the Fraser River Trail. Recommendation: When the trails are dedicated to Fraser, the Town should explore partnering with HTA to participate in the Adopt-A-Trail Program for assistance in the maintenance of these single track trails in the Rendezvous development. We would welcome the opportunity to have HTA pro- vide resources, leadership, management and supervision for all necessary trail maintenance. The Town of Fraser is working with CDOT and adjacent property owners on the installation of two additional traffic signals at the south end of Town. These improvements will also include two addi- tional marked pedestrian crosswalks at each traffic signal. Recommendation: The Town will need to ensure that there is pedestrian connectivity from each of these new marked pedestrian crosswalks to the Fraser River Trail. Fraser River Trail at Rendezvous Road Meadow Trail Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 27 PLANNING AREA - FRASER (WEST OF HIGHWAY 40) FRASER TO GRANBY TRAIL The Fraser to Granby Trail is a 16.8-mile natural surface, non-motorized, multi-use trail stretching from Koppers Park in Fraser to Kaibab Park in Granby. Koppers Park is located at the north end of Fraser on Park Ave, just north of the Amtrak station between the railroad ROW and US 40. Koppers Park provides trash receptacles, a picnic table and limited trailhead parking. Head north from Kop- pers Park over the Peterson bridge and you are on your way to Granby! Reommendation: The Town should continue to budget for additional wayfinding and signage trail elements, such as: directional signage to specific locations, mile markers, trailhead signs with maps and trail information, large maps with ‘you are here’ markers, and kiosks specifying educational in- formation on trail etiquette, preparedness, risk/hazard warnings and rules of the road, in addition to other trail amenities. WINTER PARK TO FRASER PAVED TRAIL The Winter Park to Fraser Trail is a ten-foot wide paved trail adjacent to US 40. This trail is well used by locals and visitors alike. The trail was originally constructed in the early 1990s. In 2007, the Fraser portion of the trail was reconstructed and repaved with a four-inch asphalt lift at a cost of approximately $230,000.00. Recommendation: The Town should continue to budget for annual repairs and maintenance costs, including noxious weed management for the Fraser to Winter Park paved trail. Fraser to Granby Trail Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 28 GRAND PARK TRAILS Grand Park is a 1,310-acre Planned Development on the west side of US 40 in the Town of Fraser. The approved plan for this property includes a vehicular/pedestrian grade-separated railroad crossing in the vicinity of Leland Creek, connecting Grand Park Drive, Old Victory Road and Kings Crossing Road. The developer has constructed and signed many miles of trails throughout the devel- opment. Currently the trails are owned and maintained by the developer; however, the public is permitted to use the trails. The Fraser Trails Committee has been working with the developer on a proposed location for a new trail on the Grand Park property adjacent to the railroad tracks. This proposed scenic trail will parallel the Union Pacific Railroad line across the Grand Park develop- ment. This trail will provide residents and visitors the opportunity to connect Fraser and Winter Park via a natural surface trail on the west side of the tracks. The trail will connect County Road 72 (CR 72) to the start of the Leland Creek Trail just off Kings Crossing Road in the Town of Winter Park. Recommendation: The Town, with the assistance of the Fraser trail committee, recently hired a local company to flag the alignment of the proposed trail. The Town should continue to work with the Grand Park developer to obtain an easement through the property just west of the rail- road tracks. The Town should partner with HTA and the Town of Winter Park to seek grant funding for trail construction. Recommendation: To ensure public ac- cess to the trails, the Town should pursue acquiring easements for the existing trails located in Grand Park on private property. Recommendation: The Town should explore other trail connections throughout the Grand Park prop- erty including into the USFS. BYERS PEAK RANCH Byers Peak Ranch is a 295-acre ranch located south of Mill Avenue, west of the railroad tracks and is bisected by the Fraser Valley Parkway. The owner of this property has been pursuing annexation to the Town of Fraser. At the present time, however, development approvals are being sought in Grand County. Recommendation: HTA is a review agency for development in unincorporated Grand County. As such, HTA will work together with Grand County to ensure trail easements throughout the property. Fraser Cemetary ! Kings Crossing !Cozens Meadow !RR Tracks ! PLANNED GRAND PARK TRAIL Grand Park Village at Grand Park L e l a n d C r e e k Old Victory Road W i nte r P a r k -F r a s e r M e a d o w Trail rail ï C o u n t y R d 7 2 Old Victory R d Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 29 COUNTY ROAD 73 (CR73) County Road 73 is a major portal to the USFS land west of the Town. CR 73 becomes St. Louis Creek Road/Forest Ser- vice160 (FS 160). This road is heavily traveled by mountain bikers. The Givelo Trail is a gravel trail that starts north of Fraser and parallels CR 73, crosses St. Louis Creek and travels adjacent to the John Work Arena Rodeo Grounds. The Givelo Trails ends at the Northwest Passage Trail. The Givelo Trail provides a great alternative to traveling on the gravel surface of CR 73.. St. Louis Creek Road/FS160 is the main access road to Creekside, Flume, and Chainsaw Trails. Recommendation: The Town should explore trail connections from US 40 to the Givelo Trail. This might be done via bike lanes, sharrows or additional signage. Recommendation: The Town, in conjunction with HTA and the County, should explore the concept of sharrows on CR 73. While the Givelo Trail provides an alternate route to access the Forest Service lands, on the return to town the bicyclist is usually eager to get back to town, racing downhill on CR 73. Recommendation: With the Givelo Trail located so close to the Town of Fraser, the Town should work together with HTA and the Fraser Valley Partnership for Trails (FVPT) to ensure the sustainabil- ity of this trail. FVPT serves the interests of all trail users in the Fraser Valley and was instrumental in the construction of the Givelo Trail. Through grant funding, a bear-proof trash can was recently pur- chased and placed on the Givelo Trail near the Rodeo Arena. The Town of Fraser provides trash removal. Recommendation: A portion of the historic Byers Peak Ranch property recently transferred owner- ship. This 440-acre ranch was visited by Ike and has over one mile of St. Louis Creek running through the property. The current owner has expressed interest in providing a trail easement to grant access off CR 73 through the property to connect with Creekside, Flume and Chainsaw Trails. The Town, in conjunction with HTA, should explore an easement for this trail connection. COUNTY ROAD 72 (CR72) County Road 72 is another major portal to the USFS land west of the Town. CR 72 becomes Elk Creek Road/Forest Service 158 (FS 158). This road is also heavily traveled by mountain bikers. Elk Creek Road/FS 158 is the main access road to Zoom, Sunken Bridges, and Upper Elk Creek/Hump Loop Trails. Recommendation: The Town should pursue trail easements through private property adjacent to CR 72 and Elk Creek Road/FS 158, to provide an alternative to traveling on the gravel road. Givelo Trail Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 30 BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES The League of American Bicyclists, Bicycle Friendly Community program provides a roadmap, hands- on assistance and recognition for states, communities, universities and businesses. The BFC program is a tool to make bicycling a real transportation and recreation option for all people. Recommendation: The Towns should consider applying for Bicycle Friendly Community designations. We understand the application process forces applicants to think about all aspects of biking in their community and the League provides feedback from the application process. This could provide a good starting point for the for- mulation of a bicycle plan for the community and generate political support for the program. TRAILHEADS TRAILHEADS – WINTER PARK The Town of Winter Park will have three trailheads located within its town limits. The trailheads will encourage trail users to park in the downtown area to access trails instead of driving into the Na- tional Forest. This in turn will encourage users to explore the downtown after their outing instead of just getting in their car and leaving. The trailheads will be located at Sitzmark Campground off Telemark Drive, the Gondola Site (across from Town Hall), and at the Public Works Building on US 40. Each of these locations will have rest- room facilities, trash receptacles and a trailhead kiosk with a map of the trail system. TRAILHEADS – FRASER The Town of Fraser currently has one fully-equipped trailhead facility located within the town limits. This location is at the Headwaters Trail Alliance headquarters at 120 Zerex Street, just north of the traffic light at US 40 and CR 804. This location has public parking, restroom facilities, water, trash receptacles and a bike wash station. The Town plans to construct a trailhead kiosk with a map of the trail system in the near future. There are also trailhead parking, restroom facilities, water and trash receptacles available at the Grand Park Community Recreation Center located at 1 Main Street just off US 40. This facility is owned and operated by the Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District (FVMRD) and offers a central location to park your vehicle and jump on your bike and ride/hike off into the forest. The Cozens Ranch Museum is another option for a trailhead parking area. This is the site of the first ranch and stage stop in the Fraser Valley and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The original 1876 house has been beautifully restored and is open to the public. There is limited parking available and access to restrooms. The museum is located at 77849 US 40 across from the Grand Park Community Recreation Center. This location provides easy access to the Fraser River Trail and Rendezvous Trail System. Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 31 There are several other trailheads in Fraser that offer limited parking and trash receptacles. Three primitive trailheads are located along the Fraser River Trail on Rendezvous Road, CR 8 and adjacent to the Cozens Ranch Open Space on the property owned by GCW&S. There are also limited parking and restroom facilities adjacent to the Safeway parking lot behind the Fraser Marketplace building. In addition, there is limited parking, trash receptacles and a picnic table located at Koppers Park which is located on Park Ave, just north of the Amtrak station between the railroad ROW and US 40. Another fully-equipped trailhead facility is located just north of Fraser at the Fraser Valley Sport Complex. This 40-acre park is also owned and operated by the FVMRD and is located on the west side of US 40 at County Road 5. In the future, the Town hopes to partner with the developer to provide a fully-equipped trailhead facility located at The Village at Grand Park. The Town of Fraser should work on providing additional amenities at the primitive trailhead loca- tions, including consistent trailhead kiosks with a map of the trail system. TRAIL SIGNAGE Trail signage is an integral part of a successful trail system. The Towns of Winter Park and Fraser, in cooperation with Headwaters Trails Alliance, have developed a sign plan for both Towns. The sign- age will consist of trailhead kiosks, trailhead signs, and directional signage. The combination of these signs will guide pedestrians and mountain bikers to the trails located in both Towns and in the National Forest. The sign template can be found in the Grand County Trails Master Plan. Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 32 TRAIL STANDARDS A variety of trail designs are proposed for the Towns trail system. These standards are intended to vary according to the anticipated amount of use; type of user, and type of area the trail is located in. In some instances, variations on these standards may be necessary due to topography or finan- cial constraints. Five types of trails have been indentified – Sidewalks, Bike Lanes, Major Trails, Neighborhood Trails, Singletrack Trails Sidewalks (within the Town of Winter Park) – along major roads o Width – Refer to the Standards and Specifications for Design and Construction, 2012 Edition o Surface – Refer to the Standards and Specifications for Design and Construction, 2012 Edition o Grade - Refer to the Standards and Specifications for Design and Construction, 2012 Edition Major Trails (i.e. Fraser River Trail) o Width – 8 foot – 10 foot o Surface – Gravel / Asphalt o Grade – 8% Maximum, 5% over sustained distance Neighborhood Trails (i.e. Leland Creek Trail / Alpine Trail) o Width – 5 foot o Surface – Gravel o Grade – 15% maximum, 10% over sustained distance Singletrack Trails (i.e. Akima’s Way) o Refer to the International Mountain Biking Association Standards Town of Fraser Pedestrian Facilities o Refer to the Town of Fraser Design Criteria and Construction Standards The Grand County Trails Master Plan, developed by Headwaters Trails Alliance has additional trail standards to use as a reference. Winter Park & Fraser Community Trails Plan 6/16/2014 33 CONCLUSION Both Winter Park and Fraser recognize that trails are an important economic and community amen- ity. Through this trails plan, the Towns are positioning themselves to help create high quality, cost- effective sustainable and integrated trail system in the Fraser Valley with the goal of providing ad- ditional recreational opportunities that also have an economic benefit to the community. As Fraser Valley Partnership for Trails stated on their Duckie Race brochure, “Trails bring together people of all ages and athletic abilities and provide safe and economical transportation for our kids as well as commuters and recreational users. Only by working together can we preserve and im- prove our trail system.” U S H w y 4 0 ( M a i n S t ) Fo r e s t T r l El k T r l L i o n s G a t e D r Ki n g s C r o s s i n g R d Arap a h o R d S k i I d l e w i l d R d M o o s e T r l V a n A n d e r s o n D r Lake Trl Rosie's Way F o x T a i l D r T i m b e r D r T e lemark D r B a k e r D r Pi n e C o n e L n Elk C t I d l e w i ld Ln Rendezvous Wy EViking D r F o r e s t T r l Vasquez Rd W V i k i n g D r Alpine Ln L e l a n d C r e e k W y Miller Rd M o o s e C t Ti m b e r C i r Vasqu e z R d E l k T r l Kings Crossing R d U S H w y 4 0 ( M a i n S t ) L e l a n d C r e e k C i r A l pineWay f a ` Future Connections Future Connections FutureConnections A r a p a h o A r a p a h oN a t i o n a l N a t i o n a lF o r e s t F o r e s t !E ¡©¡© ¡© ¡© ¡© ¡© ¡© ¡© ¡© ! KingsCrossingBike Lane ! Kings Crossing Sidewalk ! Lions GateSidewalk !FraserRiverTrail ! Fraser RiverTrail ! FraserRiverTrail ! RendezvousWay Sidewalk ! Connector Trail ! LionsGate Sidewalk ! Short-CutTrail ! Alpine Trail ! Forest TrailSidewalk !Forest Trail Sidewalk !Elk RunHOA Trails !Bear TrailEasement !Lake Trail Sidewalk !Vasquez Road to Twin Bridges ! Vasquez Road Bike Lane !Fraser River Trail To Vasquez CreekTrail System 7 To IdlewildTrail System 7 ! GondolaSite !SitzmarkCampground ! Leland Creek(singletrack) Winter Park-Fraser Trail T w i n B ridges Cro ss Trails OldVictoryRoad Meadow T r a i l h e a d S u n s e t P i n k Vas q u e z C r e e k S u n d o g R endezvous R o a d Akima ' s W a y Y a n k e e D o o d l e A l p i n e Lela n d C r e e k F r a s e r R i v e r F r a s e r R i v e r T w i n B r i d g e s I c e H i l l Akima'sWay k Ó- !5 !5 !5I" !9 !E DowntownWinter Park µ0 1,000500 Feet Legend Planned Trails / Walks Existing Sidewalks Existing Trails Town Boundary !E Trailhead/Parking Shared Lane¡© ¡© !E U S H w y 4 0 ( M a i n S t ) L i o n s G a t e D r Ki n g s C r o s s i n g R d S k i I d l e w i l d R d Rosie's Way T e lemark D r B a k e r D r Rendezvous Wy Vasquez Rd Miller Rd KingsCrossingRd U S H w y 4 0 ( M a i n S t ) fFuture Connections !E ¡© ¡© ¡© ! Lions GateSidewalk !FraserRiverTrail ! Fraser RiverTrail ! FraserRiverTrail ! Forest TrailSidewalk Winter Park-Fraser Trail Cro ss Trails Meadow T r a i l h e a d R endezvous R o a d Y a n k e e D o o d l e k Ó- !5 !5 !5I" ï !5 !9 !E Rendezvous Road I dlewild P u m p h o u s e P a s s Chickadee W h o o p s S e r e n d i p i t y H o m e s t e a d V a s q u e z C r e e k M e a d o w Yanke e D o o d l e Hawk D i t c h W i n t e r w o o d s C r o s s t r a i l s Arrow S o uth F ork L o o p Legend !E Trailhead/Parking Planned Trails / Walks Existing Sidewalks Existing Trails Town Boundary Arrow/RendezvousArea µ0 1,000500 Feet WinterParkDr F i r D r EViking D rWVikingDr Ti m b e r C i r A l pineWay US Hwy 4 0 ` £¤40 Vasquez Road Bike Lane !Connector to Corona Pass Road ! Fraser RiverTrail ! Public WorksBuilding Trestle Bike ParkWinter Park Resort T w i n B ridges Fraser River T w i n B r i d g e s J u r y D u t y B l u e Sky U p p e r V a s q u e z C h i c k a d e e L o w e r C h e r o k e e Upper Cherokee B o ot C a m p LowerArapaho I c e H i l l Serenit y G r e e n W o r l d F r a s e r R i v e r Tu n n e l H i l l B e a r a r m s !E Legend !E Trailhead/Parking Planned Trails / Walks Existing Sidewalks Existing Trails Town Boundary Old Town NorthWinter Park µ0 1,000500 Feet USF S 1 2 8 Cedar Dr W i n t e r P a r k D r BalsamDr Old Town Dr C o u n t y R o ad81 Maple R d Winter Par k D r U S H w y 4 0 IA Trestle Bike ParkWinter Park Resort Hiking Only,No downhill bikes £¤40! Fraser River Trail(connection to Jim Creek) J u r y D u t y L o w e r L o n g BootCam p G r e e n W o r l d Jim Creek Pipe Cut B o o t C a m p L o n g T r ail F r a s e r R i v e r W i t n e s s L o w e r R o o f U p p e r R o o f B e a r a r m s S h y A n n Rainmaker D i s c o v e r y Challenger Jac k a l o p e T r e s t l e D o w n h i l l I c a r u s Ut e T h e B o ulevard Green World B e r t h o u d P a s s Legend Planned Trails / Walks Existing Sidewalks Existing Trails Town Boundary Old Town SouthWinter Park µ0 1,000500 Feet ¡©!E U S H i g h w a y 4 0 Wa p i t i D r N. Z e r e x S t Mill Ave Byers Ave No r g r e n R d R a i l r o a d A v e S W a p i t i D r L e o n a r d L n Fraser Valley Pkwy Fraser Ave County Road 8 Q u a i l D r Do c S u s i e A v e E. Eisenhower Dr Ca r r i a g e R d Elk Creek Dr Co u n t y R o a d 7 2 C l a y t o n C t Park Ave Johns Dr Wi l l o w L n Ferret Ln W a p i t i L n County Road 73 P a r k P l Mu s e D r Eastom Ave Fox Run Ln Fo x L n Badger Ln Wolverine Ln N D o c S u s i e W. Eisenhower Clayt o n Ave Fraser Ave Johns Ln Eastom Ave S t e r l i n g W y SunRiverDr Mill Ave Wap i t i D r W a p i t i D r Ermine Ln Mink Ln Byers Ave L e o n a r d L n Norgren Rd R a i l r o a d A v e O l d V i c t o r y R d Safe w a y F r o n t a g e R d C o u n t y R o a d 8 0 4 M e r c yDrTown Hall Kopper'sPark f Future Connections ¡©¡© ! Fraser River TrailPlanned BridgeCrossing !Sidewalk toFV Library ! Gravel Trail -East of RR tracks ! SidewalkUS 40 (EB) ! SidewalkUS 40 (WB) !Dirt path along Leonard Lane ! SidewalkCR 804 toClayton Ave !Enhancement ofExisting Social Trail !Sidewalk behindFraser Valley Center !Sidewalk - CR 72 ! Sidewalk atSafeway Center ! Park AveTrailConnection F r a s e r R i v e r FraserRiver Elk Cr e e k Lions Ponds WinterPark-Fraser Givelo/NW Passage Fraser to Granby FraserRiver ¹½ ¹º!5 "$ !5 !l!l ¹º ¹º¹º !E !E !E !E !E Legend !E Trailhead/Parking ¡©Shared Lane ¹ºPublic Building Planned Trails / Walks Existing Sidewalks Existing Trails Town Boundary DowntownFraser µ0 920460 Feet !E !E !E !E !E U S H w y 4 0 ( M a i n S t ) L i o n s G a t e D r Ki n g s C r o s s i n g R d S k i I d l e w i l d R d Rosie's Way T e lemark D r B a k e r D r Pi n e C o n e L n Rendezvous Wy Alpine Ln L e l a n d C r e e k W y Miller Rd Kings Crossing R d U S H w y 4 0 ( M a i n S t ) L e l a n d C r e e k C i r Future ConnectionTo USFS !9 f FraserCemetary CozensRanchMuseum East GrandFirehouse RecCenter Sitzmark ConfluenceParkWolfPark Lions Ponds ¡©¡©! Kings CrossingBike Lane ! Kings Crossing Sidewalk ! Lions GateSidewalk ! FraserRiverTrail ! Fraser RiverTrail Fraser River Trail Rendezvous Way Sidewalk Connector Trail Lions Gate SidewalkAlpine Trail To IdlewildTrailSystem 7 RendezvousTrail System ! EnhanceExistingTrail ! Sidewalk ! Rendezvous RdSidewalk !Grand ParkTrail ! Sidewalkbehind FraserValley Center Grand Park Cross Trails Meadow T r a i l h e a d V a s q u e z C r k R endezvous R o a d Y a n k e e D o o d l e F r a s e r R i v e r Cross-trails R e n d e zv o us Road Lio n s P o n d s D i t c h P u m p h o u s e P a s s AlpineLelandCreek P u m phousePass S p u r Me a d o w Chickadee Ho m e s t e a d Old V i c t o r y R o a d Bench Hawk WinterPark-Fraser F r a s e r R i v e r Mountain Man FraserRiver Meadow Trail MeadowTrail Ó- ¦¨ !5 !5 !5 ¹º I" !r ï ï !5 !5 !5 !l "*"* Legend !E Trailhead/Parking Planned Trails / Walks Existing Sidewalks Existing Trails Town Boundary Rendezvous/Grand ParkFraser µ 0 1,100550 Feet Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com MEMO TO: Mayor Smith and the Board of Trustees FROM: Catherine E. Trotter, AICP, Town Planner DATE: July 2, 2014 SUBJECT: Briefing for June 25th, 2014 MATTER BEFORE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Community Trails Plan ACTION REQUESTED: Discussion only. BACKGROUND: The Towns of Winter Park and Fraser have been working with a Trails Committee over the past year to create a Community Trails Plan that outlines pedestrian routes from our downtowns to our parks and trails. Included in the packet is the draft document. The Towns of Winter Park (WP), and Fraser, in conjunction with Headwaters Trails Alliance, held a Community Meeting/Open House to solicit public participation and input on the draft Community Trails Plan for trails within the incorporated boundaries of the municipalities. We had a great turnout with lots of positive feedback! The WP PC approved the Community Trails Plan on Tuesday, June 24th and the Fraser PC recommended approval at our PC meeting on Wednesday, June 25th. Clark would like some revisions to the Grand Park trails section and we are still working on those revisions. We would like to initiate a discussion and will be looking for approval of the Community Trails Plan at the next TB meeting. Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com MATTER BEFORE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Open Space Planning ACTION REQUESTED: Discussion only. BACKGROUND: We would like also initiate an open space planning discussion with the TB. The Town owns lots of open space and we would like to work on opportunities to better physically and visually connect these underutilized community assets. We recognize that open space and recreation are important quality of life features. There are a lot of great natural, physical and community assets located in and around Fraser. Let’s promote these assets and seek opportunities to securing funding for more. We are working towards a Great Outdoors Colorado Grant Application for the Fraser River Bridge Crossing that is described in the Community Trails Plan. Looking forward to providing you details at the meeting, and we have provided a draft resolution to support this project. Please contact me with comments and/or questions. 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De c $ 1 7 4 , 8 1 6 $ 1 7 4 , 2 3 7 - 5 7 9 - 0 . 3 3 $ 1 7 4 , 2 3 7 $ 0 - 1 7 4 , 2 3 7 # D I V / 0 ! $1 , 5 4 4 , 8 2 2 $ 1 , 5 9 0 , 2 4 5 4 5 , 4 2 3 2 . 9 4 To t a l $ 1 , 5 5 0 , 0 0 0 $ 1 , 5 5 0 , 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 1 , 5 9 0 , 2 4 5 $ 1 , 6 5 4 , 7 5 6 6 4 , 5 1 1 4 . 0 6 $ 1 , 6 5 4 , 7 5 6 $ 6 0 4 , 2 3 6 - 1 , 0 5 0 , 5 2 0 - 6 3 . 4 8 Bu d g e t - $ 5 , 1 7 8 $ 4 0 , 2 4 5 $ 1 , 5 5 0 , 0 0 0 $ 1 , 6 0 0 , 0 0 0 5 0 , 0 0 0 3 . 1 3 $ 1 , 6 0 0 , 0 0 0 $ 1 , 6 5 0 , 0 0 0 5 0 , 0 0 0 3 . 0 3 Am t + / - - 0 . 3 3 2 . 6 0 $ 4 0 , 2 4 5 $ 5 4 , 7 5 6 $ 5 4 , 7 5 6 - $ 1 , 0 4 5 , 7 6 4 % + / - 0 . 0 1 0 . 0 1 2 . 6 0 3 . 4 2 3 . 4 2 - 6 3 . 3 8 Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com Finance Update: 07/02/2014 Prepared: 06/26/2014 Transmitted with your packet this week are the May Financial Statements for both the Town and the Joint Facility along with the April Sales Tax Report. Jane you asked for some visual representations of our sales tax data – I have included some examples to get the ball rolling…. Can’t wait to hear the conversations these may illicit! As a reminder our Auditor, Paul Backes, will be presenting the 2013 Audit results at your July 16th meeting – generally a packed house for this very important presentation! As always please contact me with any questions or concerns you might have: 726-5491 X206 or at nhavens@town.fraser.co.us. TOWN OF FRASER - JOINT FACILITIES BALANCE SHEET MAY 31, 2014 JOINT FACILITIES FUND ASSETS 40-10100 CASH ALLOCATED TO OTHER FUNDS 11,623.50 40-10210 JFOC CHECKING-GMB 0318047507 84,641.40 40-10215 GMB MONEY MARKET-O&M RESERVE 30,997.60 40-11550 A/R - WPR 19,412.76 40-11560 A/R - GC#1 32,046.89 40-11570 A/R - TOF 17,180.62 TOTAL ASSETS 195,902.77 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY LIABILITIES 40-20920 JFOC O&M RESERVE 191,979.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES 191,979.00 FUND EQUITY UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE: REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD 3,923.77 BALANCE - CURRENT DATE 3,923.77 TOTAL FUND EQUITY 3,923.77 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 195,902.77 TOWN OF FRASER - JOINT FACILITIES REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2014 JOINT FACILITIES FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEARNED PCNT REVENUE 40-30-100 INTEREST - O&M ACCOUNTS 26.52 134.75 400.00 265.25 33.7 40-30-200 O&M REIMBURSEMENT - WPR 19,412.76 67,908.57 235,827.00 167,918.43 28.8 40-30-210 O&M REIMBURSEMENT - GC#1 31,046.89 108,606.38 376,180.00 267,573.62 28.9 40-30-220 O&M REIMBURSEMENT - TOF 17,180.64 60,100.26 204,002.00 143,901.74 29.5 40-30-900 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 3,789.02 3,789.02 2,000.00 ( 1,789.02)189.5 40-30-999 CARRYOVER BALANCE .00 .00 192,116.00 192,116.00 .0 TOTAL REVENUE 71,455.83 240,538.98 1,010,525.00 769,986.02 23.8 TOTAL FUND REVENUE 71,455.83 240,538.98 1,010,525.00 769,986.02 23.8 TOWN OF FRASER - JOINT FACILITIES EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2014 JOINT FACILITIES FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT PLANT EXPENDITURES 40-85-110 SALARIES 19,795.52 76,309.53 192,326.00 116,016.47 39.7 40-85-210 HEALTH INSURANCE 2,884.47 14,509.73 50,400.00 35,890.27 28.8 40-85-220 FICA TAX 1,413.44 5,464.72 14,713.00 9,248.28 37.1 40-85-230 RETIREMENT 791.82 2,862.35 7,693.00 4,830.65 37.2 40-85-250 UNEMPLOYMENT TAX 59.40 228.95 577.00 348.05 39.7 40-85-280 TRAINING PROGRAMS .00 460.00 3,000.00 2,540.00 15.3 40-85-290 TRAVEL - MEALS AND LODGING .00 671.22 2,500.00 1,828.78 26.9 40-85-295 MEALS - LOCAL BUSINESS .00 .00 200.00 200.00 .0 40-85-310 LEGAL FEES .00 .00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0 40-85-320 AUDIT FEE .00 .00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0 40-85-330 ENGINEERING FEES 265.17 925.17 15,000.00 14,074.83 6.2 40-85-350 SLUDGE REMOVAL 1,475.53 11,983.47 65,000.00 53,016.53 18.4 40-85-370 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 243.60 1,218.00 20,000.00 18,782.00 6.1 40-85-375 REIMBURSABLE PROF SERVICES .00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0 40-85-410 BANK CHARGES .00 .00 100.00 100.00 .0 40-85-430 INSURANCE - PLANT .00 .00 35,000.00 35,000.00 .0 40-85-440 ADVERTISING .00 22.11 500.00 477.89 4.4 40-85-460 PLANT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 11,837.19 22,438.50 40,000.00 17,561.50 56.1 40-85-475 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE .00 .00 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0 40-85-480 EQUIPMENT RENTAL .00 .00 500.00 500.00 .0 40-85-490 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 90.00 90.00 500.00 410.00 18.0 40-85-500 OPERATING SUPPLIES 484.30 1,102.36 20,000.00 18,897.64 5.5 40-85-506 OPERATING SUPPLIES - CHEMICALS 1,525.68 13,996.58 85,000.00 71,003.42 16.5 40-85-510 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AND REPAIR 6,156.00 8,576.43 20,000.00 11,423.57 42.9 40-85-520 TESTING 5,227.05 14,580.13 55,000.00 40,419.87 26.5 40-85-525 PERMITS 160.30 160.30 10,000.00 9,839.70 1.6 40-85-560 UTILITIES - TELEPHONE 285.31 1,084.40 5,500.00 4,415.60 19.7 40-85-562 UTILITIES - ELECTRICITY 13,957.33 54,122.31 140,000.00 85,877.69 38.7 40-85-565 UTILITIES - NATURAL GAS 442.34 2,172.05 6,000.00 3,827.95 36.2 40-85-567 UTILITIES - PLANT GENERATOR .00 .00 2,500.00 2,500.00 .0 40-85-569 UTILITIES - TRASH REMOVAL 161.90 809.50 3,500.00 2,690.50 23.1 40-85-650 VEHICLE EXPENSES 383.94 2,827.40 6,500.00 3,672.60 43.5 40-85-690 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE .00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0 TOTAL PLANT EXPENDITURES 67,640.29 236,615.21 816,009.00 579,393.79 29.0 TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES 67,640.29 236,615.21 816,009.00 579,393.79 29.0 NET REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES 3,815.54 3,923.77 194,516.00 190,592.23 2.0 TOWN OF FRASER - JOINT FACILITIES BALANCE SHEET MAY 31, 2014 JFF - CRR/CIP FUND ASSETS 47-10100 CASH - COMBINED FUND ( 11,623.50) 47-10220 COLOTRUST 8006 - CRR 31,880.95 47-10310 CB MONEY MARKET - CRR 245,998.44 47-10410 GMB MONEY MARKET - CRR 34,245.11 47-10521 CDARS - 1014540756 - CRR 382,829.17 47-10522 CDARS - 1014540802 - CRR 382,829.20 47-10523 CDARS - 1014540837 - CRR 382,777.87 47-10524 CDARS - 1015381732 - CRR 201,104.72 47-10525 CDARS - 1015300856 - CRR 366,143.08 47-10526 CDARS - 1015300872 - CRR 383,187.71 TOTAL ASSETS 2,399,372.75 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY LIABILITIES 47-20910 JFOC - CRR FUNDS 2,393,842.46 TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,393,842.46 FUND EQUITY UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE: REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD 5,530.29 BALANCE - CURRENT DATE 5,530.29 TOTAL FUND EQUITY 5,530.29 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 2,399,372.75 TOWN OF FRASER - JOINT FACILITIES REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2014 JFF - CRR/CIP FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEARNED PCNT CRR AND CIP FUND REVENUES 47-30-100 INTEREST INCOME - CRR ACCOUNTS 1,134.31 5,530.29 15,000.00 9,469.71 36.9 47-30-990 CRR CARRYOVER BALANCE .00 .00 2,396,684.00 2,396,684.00 .0 TOTAL CRR AND CIP FUND REVENUES 1,134.31 5,530.29 2,411,684.00 2,406,153.71 .2 TOTAL FUND REVENUE 1,134.31 5,530.29 2,411,684.00 2,406,153.71 .2 TOWN OF FRASER - JOINT FACILITIES EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2014 JFF - CRR/CIP FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT CAPITAL RPLMNTRESERVE PROJECTS 47-60-730 CRR PROJECTS .00 .00 248,000.00 248,000.00 .0 TOTAL CAPITAL RPLMNTRESERVE PROJEC .00 .00 248,000.00 248,000.00 .0 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 47-65-730 CIP PROJECTS .00 .00 134,000.00 134,000.00 .0 TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS .00 .00 134,000.00 134,000.00 .0 CAPITAL PURCHASES 47-69-740 CAPITAL PURCHASES .00 .00 150,000.00 150,000.00 .0 TOTAL CAPITAL PURCHASES .00 .00 150,000.00 150,000.00 .0 TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES .00 .00 532,000.00 532,000.00 .0 NET REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES 1,134.31 5,530.29 1,879,684.00 1,874,153.71 .3 TOWN OF FRASER COMBINED CASH INVESTMENT MAY 31, 2014 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 1 COMBINED CASH ACCOUNTS 01-10200 GENERAL CHECKING #878-000884 123,476.70 01-10220 GENERAL CO-01-0160-8001 7,433,155.23 TOTAL COMBINED CASH 7,556,631.93 01-10100 CASH ALLOCATED TO OTHER FUNDS ( 7,556,631.93) TOTAL UNALLOCATED CASH .00 CASH ALLOCATION RECONCILIATION 10 ALLOCATION TO GENERAL FUND 2,692,422.59 20 ALLOCATION TO CONSERVATION TRUST FUND 2,440.70 30 ALLOCATION TO CAPITAL EQUIP REPLACEMENT FUND 505,273.98 32 ALLOCATION TO CAPITAL ASSET FUND 108,547.08 40 ALLOCATION TO DEBT SERVICE FUND 491,355.84 50 ALLOCATION TO WATER FUND 1,025,154.89 55 ALLOCATION TO WASTEWATER FUND 2,731,436.85 TOTAL ALLOCATIONS TO OTHER FUNDS 7,556,631.93 ALLOCATION FROM COMBINED CASH FUND - 01-10100 ( 7,556,631.93) ZERO PROOF IF ALLOCATIONS BALANCE .00 TOWN OF FRASER BALANCE SHEET MAY 31, 2014 GENERAL FUND FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 2 ASSETS 10-10100 CASH - COMBINED FUND 2,692,422.59 10-10290 CASH WITH TREASURER ( 1,413.28) 10-11100 PROPERTY TAXES RECEIVABLE 195,916.00 10-11550 ACCTS REC - BILLINGS 60,424.56 10-12000 ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCTS.( 20,409.55) 10-12500 FORFETURES DUE TOF FROM CCOERA ( 2,109.42) TOTAL ASSETS 2,924,830.90 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY LIABILITIES 10-21710 FWT/FICA PAYABLE 9,057.68 10-21730 STATE WITHHOLDING PAYABLE 3,485.00 10-21740 UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES PAYABLE 490.01 10-21760 HEALTH INSURANCE PAYABLE ( 18,437.20) 10-21773 DEPENDENT CARE PAYABLE ( 1,263.51) 10-21775 FLEX HEALTH PLAN PAYABLE 5,321.90 10-22210 DEFERRED TAXES 195,916.35 10-22920 SUBDIVISION IMP SECURITY DEP 7,779.00 10-22930 DRIVEWAY PERMIT SURETY 16,000.00 10-22950 RENTAL PROPERTY DEPOSITS HELD 750.00 10-22960 COMMUNITY DONATIONS-PROJECTS 500.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES 219,599.23 FUND EQUITY 10-27000 RESFUND BAL - SAVINGS 750,000.00 10-27100 RESTRICTED FUND BALANCE 221,805.00 UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE: REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD 1,733,426.67 BALANCE - CURRENT DATE 1,733,426.67 TOTAL FUND EQUITY 2,705,231.67 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 2,924,830.90 TOWN OF FRASER REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2014 GENERAL FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEARNED PCNT FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 3 TAXES 10-31-100 GENERAL FUND PROPERTY TAX 53,253.23 134,464.24 195,000.00 60,535.76 69.0 10-31-200 SPECIFIC OWNERSHIP TAX 671.96 3,183.47 8,500.00 5,316.53 37.5 10-31-300 MOTOR VEHICLE TAX 232.00 1,295.00 4,200.00 2,905.00 30.8 10-31-400 TOWN SALES TAX 176,999.57 489,925.35 1,650,000.00 1,160,074.65 29.7 10-31-410 USE TAX - BUILDING MATERIALS 38,384.36 66,241.13 55,000.00 ( 11,241.13)120.4 10-31-420 USE TAX - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES 2,253.90 15,325.89 45,000.00 29,674.11 34.1 10-31-430 STATE CIGARETTE TAX 319.55 1,010.41 5,000.00 3,989.59 20.2 10-31-800 FRANCHISE FEES 2,801.24 17,280.01 49,000.00 31,719.99 35.3 TOTAL TAXES 274,915.81 728,725.50 2,011,700.00 1,282,974.50 36.2 LICENSES & PERMITS 10-32-100 BUSINESS LICENSE FEES 12,900.00 13,480.00 12,000.00 ( 1,480.00)112.3 10-32-110 REGULATED INDUSTRY FEES/TAXES 2,039.37 9,519.42 22,500.00 12,980.58 42.3 TOTAL LICENSES & PERMITS 14,939.37 22,999.42 34,500.00 11,500.58 66.7 CHARGES FOR SERVICES 10-34-100 ANNEXATION FEES .00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0 10-34-110 ZONING FEES .00 2,500.00 1,500.00 ( 1,000.00)166.7 10-34-120 SUBDIVISION FEES .00 8,300.00 1,500.00 ( 6,800.00)553.3 10-34-130 MISCELLANEOUS PLANNING FEES 350.00 470.00 1,000.00 530.00 47.0 TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES 350.00 11,270.00 5,000.00 ( 6,270.00)225.4 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 10-36-100 INTEREST EARNINGS 253.23 1,278.02 3,500.00 2,221.98 36.5 10-36-300 RENTAL INCOME 775.00 4,025.00 8,000.00 3,975.00 50.3 10-36-610 REIMBURSABLE - PROF SERVICES 3,610.20 9,851.86 50,000.00 40,148.14 19.7 10-36-900 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 4,448.09 17,779.32 35,000.00 17,220.68 50.8 TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 9,086.52 32,934.20 96,500.00 63,565.80 34.1 OTHER SOURCES & TRANSFERS 10-39-999 CARRYOVER BALANCE .00 2,009,109.67 1,937,333.00 ( 71,776.67)103.7 TOTAL OTHER SOURCES & TRANSFERS .00 2,009,109.67 1,937,333.00 ( 71,776.67)103.7 TOTAL FUND REVENUE 299,291.70 2,805,038.79 4,085,033.00 1,279,994.21 68.7 TOWN OF FRASER EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2014 GENERAL FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 4 TOWN BOARD 10-41-110 SALARIES .00 4,120.00 26,000.00 21,880.00 15.9 10-41-220 FICA TAX .00 315.18 1,989.00 1,673.82 15.9 10-41-280 TRAINING PROGRAMS 595.00 1,955.89 2,000.00 44.11 97.8 10-41-290 TRAVEL, MEALS AND LODGING 751.00 1,820.99 5,000.00 3,179.01 36.4 10-41-295 MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT 576.43 2,461.30 8,000.00 5,538.70 30.8 10-41-690 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE .00 275.00 3,000.00 2,725.00 9.2 10-41-860 GRANTS AND AID TO AGENCIES .00 500.00 .00 ( 500.00).0 10-41-861 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS .00 .00 19,000.00 19,000.00 .0 10-41-862 FRASER/WINTER PARK POLICE DEPT 33,849.00 169,245.00 412,080.00 242,835.00 41.1 10-41-863 STREET LIGHTING AND SIGNALS 1,331.19 5,872.77 14,500.00 8,627.23 40.5 10-41-864 SPECIAL EVENTS .00 .00 20,000.00 20,000.00 .0 10-41-867 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - IGA 16,314.51 16,314.51 54,945.00 38,630.49 29.7 10-41-868 WINTER SHUTTLE - IGA 10,400.00 52,000.00 52,000.00 .00 100.0 10-41-870 BUSINESS DIST STREETSCAPE .00 .00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0 10-41-871 BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS .00 .00 90,000.00 90,000.00 .0 TOTAL TOWN BOARD 63,817.13 254,880.64 713,514.00 458,633.36 35.7 TOWN OF FRASER EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2014 GENERAL FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 5 ADMINISTRATION 10-45-110 SALARIES 14,823.71 86,855.51 209,116.00 122,260.49 41.5 10-45-210 HEALTH INSURANCE .00 13,996.25 36,378.00 22,381.75 38.5 10-45-220 FICA TAX 1,058.17 6,227.34 15,997.00 9,769.66 38.9 10-45-230 RETIREMENT 582.18 3,201.99 8,365.00 5,163.01 38.3 10-45-250 UNEMPLOYMENT TAX 44.46 260.51 627.00 366.49 41.6 10-45-280 TRAINING PROGRAMS 1,190.00 1,371.30 2,500.00 1,128.70 54.9 10-45-290 TRAVEL, MEALS AND LODGING 1,101.56 4,518.33 3,000.00 ( 1,518.33)150.6 10-45-295 MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT .00 164.93 3,500.00 3,335.07 4.7 10-45-310 LEGAL FEES 4,820.00 15,232.95 50,000.00 34,767.05 30.5 10-45-320 AUDIT FEES .00 8,800.00 12,184.00 3,384.00 72.2 10-45-330 ENGINEERING FEES 249.84 249.84 5,000.00 4,750.16 5.0 10-45-360 COMPUTERS-NETWORKS AND SUPPORT 2,086.74 12,434.17 45,000.00 32,565.83 27.6 10-45-370 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 34,879.50 39,478.50 105,000.00 65,521.50 37.6 10-45-375 REIMBURSABLE PROF SERVICES 2,761.92 3,455.10 50,000.00 46,544.90 6.9 10-45-380 JANITORIAL SERVICES 620.00 2,885.77 15,000.00 12,114.23 19.2 10-45-385 TREASURER'S FEES 1,065.05 2,689.27 5,850.00 3,160.73 46.0 10-45-395 RECORDING FEES .00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0 10-45-410 BANK CHARGES 37.28 384.22 800.00 415.78 48.0 10-45-420 ELECTIONS 27.49 569.12 5,000.00 4,430.88 11.4 10-45-430 INSURANCE - ALL DEPARTMENTS .00 41,822.50 50,000.00 8,177.50 83.7 10-45-440 ADVERTISING 46.66 203.34 2,500.00 2,296.66 8.1 10-45-490 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS .00 3,945.12 7,000.00 3,054.88 56.4 10-45-500 OPERATING SUPPLIES 2,009.82 4,780.07 12,000.00 7,219.93 39.8 10-45-510 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AND REPAIR .00 6,740.75 15,000.00 8,259.25 44.9 10-45-550 POSTAGE .00 174.60 1,500.00 1,325.40 11.6 10-45-560 UTILITIES -TELEPHONE 478.56 2,428.92 6,060.00 3,631.08 40.1 10-45-561 UTILITIES - NATURAL GAS 727.67 2,228.43 5,700.00 3,471.57 39.1 10-45-562 UTILITIES - ELECTRICITY 554.21 2,038.84 6,700.00 4,661.16 30.4 10-45-569 UTILITIES - TRASH REMOVAL 100.00 513.69 1,500.00 986.31 34.3 10-45-670 PROP MGMT - 117 EISENHOWER DR 1,258.12 4,996.87 12,000.00 7,003.13 41.6 10-45-671 PROP MGMT - 105 FRASER AVE .00 76.75 500.00 423.25 15.4 10-45-673 PROP MGMT - 153 FRASER AVE 480.49 818.38 23,000.00 22,181.62 3.6 10-45-674 PROP MGMT - 200 EISENHOWER DR .00 52.00 500.00 448.00 10.4 10-45-676 PROP MGMT - 400 DOC SUSIE AVE 49.81 296.95 2,500.00 2,203.05 11.9 10-45-690 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE .00 1,000.00 7,500.00 6,500.00 13.3 10-45-810 LEASE/PURCHASE - PRINCIPAL .00 9,509.50 19,252.00 9,742.50 49.4 10-45-820 LEASE/PURCHASE - INTEREST .00 9,677.38 19,122.00 9,444.62 50.6 TOTAL ADMINISTRATION 71,053.24 294,079.19 766,651.00 472,571.81 38.4 TOWN OF FRASER EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2014 GENERAL FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 6 PUBLIC WORKS 10-60-110 SALARIES 25,170.49 149,682.11 372,252.00 222,569.89 40.2 10-60-210 HEALTH INSURANCE .00 28,402.19 80,054.00 51,651.81 35.5 10-60-220 FICA TAX 1,770.78 10,610.12 28,477.00 17,866.88 37.3 10-60-230 RETIREMENT 1,005.27 5,353.07 14,890.00 9,536.93 36.0 10-60-250 UNEMPLOYMENT TAX 75.50 448.99 1,117.00 668.01 40.2 10-60-280 TRAINING PROGRAMS 595.00 790.00 1,000.00 210.00 79.0 10-60-290 TRAVEL, MEALS AND LODGING 28.06 93.86 1,000.00 906.14 9.4 10-60-295 MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT 177.19 259.19 500.00 240.81 51.8 10-60-330 ENGINEERING FEES 1,128.00 1,800.00 60,000.00 58,200.00 3.0 10-60-360 COMPUTER NETWORK SUPPORT .00 .00 1,500.00 1,500.00 .0 10-60-370 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,337.25 1,662.31 2,500.00 837.69 66.5 10-60-475 CONTRACT SNOW REMOVAL .00 440.00 .00 ( 440.00).0 10-60-480 EQUIPMENT RENTAL .00 .00 2,500.00 2,500.00 .0 10-60-490 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS .00 500.00 250.00 ( 250.00)200.0 10-60-500 OPERATING SUPPLIES 2,755.21 30,964.41 70,000.00 39,035.59 44.2 10-60-506 PLANTS/PLANTER SUPPLIES 804.82 1,154.62 10,000.00 8,845.38 11.6 10-60-510 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AND REPAIR 1,575.91 6,593.22 30,000.00 23,406.78 22.0 10-60-560 UTILITIES - TELEPHONE 135.66 466.16 2,700.00 2,233.84 17.3 10-60-561 UTILITIES - NATURAL GAS 905.93 3,144.05 6,000.00 2,855.95 52.4 10-60-562 UTILITIES - ELECTRICITY 147.32 731.06 2,500.00 1,768.94 29.2 10-60-569 UTILITIES - TRASH REMOVAL 114.44 557.46 2,100.00 1,542.54 26.6 10-60-670 PROP MGMT - 125 FRASER AVE .00 1,256.35 2,500.00 1,243.65 50.3 10-60-673 PROP MGMT - FRASER RIVER TRAIL .00 .00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0 10-60-674 PROP MGMT - HWY 40 PEDESTRIAN 130.83 130.83 5,000.00 4,869.17 2.6 10-60-676 PROP MGMT - OLD SCHLHOUSE PK .00 .00 500.00 500.00 .0 10-60-679 PROP MGMT - SCHOOL BUS GARAGE 685.72 2,332.36 6,500.00 4,167.64 35.9 10-60-681 PROP MGMT - COZENS RANCH PARK 4.04 3,270.29 105,000.00 101,729.71 3.1 10-60-682 PROP MGMT - AMTRAK STATION .00 8.99 .00 ( 8.99).0 10-60-684 PROP MGMT - FRODO .00 .00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0 10-60-685 MOUNTAIN MAN PARK .00 .00 500.00 500.00 .0 10-60-686 GORANSON STATION 1,707.54 1,707.54 15,000.00 13,292.46 11.4 10-60-690 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE .00 .00 1,200.00 1,200.00 .0 10-60-725 STREET IMPROVEMENTS 16,718.44 19,829.14 75,000.00 55,170.86 26.4 TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS 56,973.40 272,188.32 915,540.00 643,351.68 29.7 120 ZEREX AVENUE 10-65-370 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES .00 .00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0 10-65-380 JANITORIAL SERVICES 400.00 1,700.00 5,500.00 3,800.00 30.9 10-65-560 UTILITIES - TELEPHONE 50.80 254.04 500.00 245.96 50.8 10-65-561 UTILITIES - NATURAL GAS 214.53 646.02 1,500.00 853.98 43.1 10-65-562 UTILITIES - ELECTRICITY 75.72 324.30 1,000.00 675.70 32.4 10-65-670 PROP MGMT - 120 ZEREX 68.63 166.61 8,000.00 7,833.39 2.1 TOTAL 120 ZEREX AVENUE 809.68 3,090.97 26,500.00 23,409.03 11.7 TOWN OF FRASER EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2014 GENERAL FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 7 TRANSFERS 10-90-940 TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE FUND .00 247,373.00 247,373.00 .00 100.0 TOTAL TRANSFERS .00 247,373.00 247,373.00 .00 100.0 FISCAL AGENT 10-95-110 SALARIES ( 6,617.95).00 .00 .00 .0 10-95-210 HEALTH INSURANCE ( 2,884.47).00 .00 .00 .0 10-95-220 FICA TAX ( 472.98).00 .00 .00 .0 10-95-230 RETIREMENT ( 264.72).00 .00 .00 .0 10-95-250 UNEMPLOYMENT TAX ( 19.86).00 .00 .00 .0 TOTAL FISCAL AGENT ( 10,259.98).00 .00 .00 .0 TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES 182,393.47 1,071,612.12 2,669,578.00 1,597,965.88 40.1 NET REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES 116,898.23 1,733,426.67 1,415,455.00 ( 317,971.67)122.5 TOWN OF FRASER BALANCE SHEET MAY 31, 2014 CONSERVATION TRUST FUND FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 8 ASSETS 20-10100 CASH - COMBINED FUND 2,440.70 TOTAL ASSETS 2,440.70 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY FUND EQUITY UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE: REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD 2,440.70 BALANCE - CURRENT DATE 2,440.70 TOTAL FUND EQUITY 2,440.70 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 2,440.70 TOWN OF FRASER REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2014 CONSERVATION TRUST FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEARNED PCNT FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 9 REVENUE 20-30-100 CONS TRUST (LOTTERY) PROCEEDS .00 1,545.40 6,100.00 4,554.60 25.3 20-30-800 INTEREST EARNINGS .73 2.12 10.00 7.88 21.2 20-30-999 CARRYOVER BALANCE .00 893.18 402.00 ( 491.18)222.2 TOTAL REVENUE .73 2,440.70 6,512.00 4,071.30 37.5 TOTAL FUND REVENUE .73 2,440.70 6,512.00 4,071.30 37.5 NET REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES .73 2,440.70 6,512.00 4,071.30 37.5 TOWN OF FRASER BALANCE SHEET MAY 31, 2014 CAPITAL EQUIP REPLACEMENT FUND FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 10 ASSETS 30-10100 CASH - COMBINED FUND 505,273.98 TOTAL ASSETS 505,273.98 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY FUND EQUITY UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE: REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD 505,273.98 BALANCE - CURRENT DATE 505,273.98 TOTAL FUND EQUITY 505,273.98 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 505,273.98 TOWN OF FRASER REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2014 CAPITAL EQUIP REPLACEMENT FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEARNED PCNT FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 11 REVENUE 30-30-100 HWY USE TAX PROCEEDS 3,944.97 14,458.50 44,594.00 30,135.50 32.4 30-30-800 INTEREST EARNINGS 48.21 229.79 300.00 70.21 76.6 30-30-920 TRANSFER FROM UTILITY FUNDS .00 20,000.00 20,000.00 .00 100.0 30-30-999 CARRYOVER BALANCE .00 470,585.69 470,019.00 ( 566.69)100.1 TOTAL REVENUE 3,993.18 505,273.98 534,913.00 29,639.02 94.5 TOTAL FUND REVENUE 3,993.18 505,273.98 534,913.00 29,639.02 94.5 TOWN OF FRASER EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2014 CAPITAL EQUIP REPLACEMENT FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 12 EXPENDITURES 30-40-755 HEAVY EQUIPMENT PURCHASE .00 .00 50,000.00 50,000.00 .0 30-40-810 LEASE/PURCHASE - PRINCIPAL .00 .00 40,938.00 40,938.00 .0 30-40-820 LEASE/PURCHASE - INTEREST .00 .00 4,480.00 4,480.00 .0 TOTAL EXPENDITURES .00 .00 95,418.00 95,418.00 .0 TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES .00 .00 95,418.00 95,418.00 .0 NET REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES 3,993.18 505,273.98 439,495.00 ( 65,778.98)115.0 TOWN OF FRASER BALANCE SHEET MAY 31, 2014 CAPITAL ASSET FUND FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 13 ASSETS 32-10100 CASH - COMBINED FUND 108,547.08 TOTAL ASSETS 108,547.08 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY FUND EQUITY UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE: REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD 108,547.08 BALANCE - CURRENT DATE 108,547.08 TOTAL FUND EQUITY 108,547.08 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 108,547.08 TOWN OF FRASER REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2014 CAPITAL ASSET FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEARNED PCNT FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 14 CAPITAL ASSET REVENUE 32-30-100 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE .00 .00 2,250,000.00 2,250,000.00 .0 32-30-800 INTEREST EARNINGS 10.96 54.97 5.00 ( 49.97)1099.4 32-30-999 CARRYOVER FUND BALANCE .00 103,883.65 .00 ( 103,883.65).0 TOTAL CAPITAL ASSET REVENUE 10.96 103,938.62 2,250,005.00 2,146,066.38 4.6 TOTAL FUND REVENUE 10.96 103,938.62 2,250,005.00 2,146,066.38 4.6 TOWN OF FRASER EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2014 CAPITAL ASSET FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 15 CAPITAL ASSET EXPENDITURES 32-40-810 CAPITAL PROJ- STREETS EXISTING 5,391.54 ( 4,608.46).00 4,608.46 .0 32-40-815 CAPITAL PROJ - STREETS NEW .00 .00 2,250,000.00 2,250,000.00 .0 TOTAL CAPITAL ASSET EXPENDITURES 5,391.54 ( 4,608.46)2,250,000.00 2,254,608.46 ( .2) TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES 5,391.54 ( 4,608.46)2,250,000.00 2,254,608.46 ( .2) NET REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES ( 5,380.58)108,547.08 5.00 ( 108,542.08)21709 TOWN OF FRASER BALANCE SHEET MAY 31, 2014 DEBT SERVICE FUND FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 16 ASSETS 40-10100 CASH - COMBINED FUND 491,355.84 40-10290 CASH WITH TREASURER ( 577.26) 40-11100 PROPERTY TAXES RECEIVABLE 80,000.00 TOTAL ASSETS 570,778.58 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY LIABILITIES 40-22210 DEFERRED PROPERTY TAXES 80,000.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES 80,000.00 FUND EQUITY 40-27000 RESFUND BAL-1 YEARS PAYMENT 300,000.00 40-27100 RESTRICTED FUND BALANCE 116,732.14 UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE: REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD 74,046.44 BALANCE - CURRENT DATE 74,046.44 TOTAL FUND EQUITY 490,778.58 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 570,778.58 TOWN OF FRASER REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2014 DEBT SERVICE FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEARNED PCNT FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 17 REVENUE 40-30-100 PROPERTY TAX 21,750.06 54,919.22 80,000.00 25,080.78 68.7 40-30-200 SPECIFIC OWNERSHIP TAX 274.45 1,264.50 3,000.00 1,735.50 42.2 40-30-800 INTEREST EARNINGS 66.48 250.61 250.00 ( .61)100.2 40-30-910 TRANSFER IN FROM GENERAL FUND .00 247,373.00 247,373.00 .00 100.0 TOTAL REVENUE 22,090.99 303,807.33 330,623.00 26,815.67 91.9 TOTAL FUND REVENUE 22,090.99 303,807.33 330,623.00 26,815.67 91.9 TOWN OF FRASER EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2014 DEBT SERVICE FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 18 EXPENDITURES 40-40-385 TREASURER'S FEES GO BOND 434.99 1,098.39 2,000.00 901.61 54.9 40-40-810 BOND PRINCIPAL - 02 S&U ISSUE 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 .00 100.0 40-40-811 BOND PRINCIPAL - 98 GO ISSUE .00 .00 40,000.00 40,000.00 .0 40-40-812 BOND PRINCIPAL - 98 S&U ISSUE 170,000.00 170,000.00 170,000.00 .00 100.0 40-40-820 BOND INTEREST - 02 S&U ISSUE 3,850.00 3,850.00 7,013.00 3,163.00 54.9 40-40-821 BOND INTEREST - 98 GO ISSUE 4,837.50 4,837.50 9,676.00 4,838.50 50.0 40-40-822 BOND INTEREST - 98 S&U ISSUE 24,975.00 24,975.00 45,360.00 20,385.00 55.1 40-40-850 BOND AGENT FEES .00 .00 2,500.00 2,500.00 .0 40-40-910 TRANSFER TO DSF RESERVES .00 .00 29,074.00 29,074.00 .0 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 229,097.49 229,760.89 330,623.00 100,862.11 69.5 TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES 229,097.49 229,760.89 330,623.00 100,862.11 69.5 NET REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES ( 207,006.50)74,046.44 .00 ( 74,046.44).0 TOWN OF FRASER BALANCE SHEET MAY 31, 2014 WATER FUND FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 19 ASSETS 50-10100 CASH - COMBINED FUND 1,025,154.89 50-10290 CASH W/TREASURER - COLLECTIONS 970.23 50-11500 A/R CUSTOMER SERVICE CHARGES 4,494.82 50-16100 LAND 100,000.00 50-16200 BUILDINGS 2,928,912.49 50-16203 WELLS SYSTEM 768,371.74 50-16212 WATER DISTRIBUTION/STORAGE 9,845,211.82 50-16213 WELLS 1,076,740.43 50-16400 EQUIPMENT 353,994.02 50-16500 WATER RIGHTS 19,775.86 50-17900 ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION ( 3,542,825.67) 50-17901 ACCUMULATED DEPR - BLDGS& IMPR ( 72,684.00) 50-17902 ACCUMULATED DEPR - SYSTEM&IMPR ( 300,540.00) TOTAL ASSETS 12,207,576.63 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY LIABILITIES 50-20775 DUE TO RENDEZVOUS - TAPS 30,800.00 50-20776 DUE TO GRAND PARK - TAPS 23,100.00 50-21100 ACCRUED PTO AND BENEFITS 4,114.74 50-22910 ROAD CUT SURITY FEES 17,360.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES 75,374.74 FUND EQUITY 50-27000 RESFUND BAL - O & M 460,000.00 UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE: 50-29800 RETAINED EARNINGS 11,176,957.39 REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD 495,244.50 BALANCE - CURRENT DATE 11,672,201.89 TOTAL FUND EQUITY 12,132,201.89 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 12,207,576.63 TOWN OF FRASER REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2014 WATER FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEARNED PCNT FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 20 FEES & TAXES 50-31-200 FRASER FIRMING REVENUE .00 12,601.38 50,000.00 37,398.62 25.2 TOTAL FEES & TAXES .00 12,601.38 50,000.00 37,398.62 25.2 LICENSES & PERMITS 50-32-100 EXCAVATION PERMIT FEES 275.00 275.00 200.00 ( 75.00)137.5 TOTAL LICENSES & PERMITS 275.00 275.00 200.00 ( 75.00)137.5 CHARGES FOR SERVICES 50-34-100 CUSTOMER SERVICE CHARGES .00 180,063.01 722,080.00 542,016.99 24.9 50-34-150 PENALTIES & INTEREST ( 356.44)1,632.08 1,000.00 ( 632.08)163.2 50-34-200 PLANT INVESTMENT FEES .00 .00 8,000.00 8,000.00 .0 50-34-300 WATER METER SALES 5,950.00 5,950.00 500.00 ( 5,450.00)1190.0 TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES 5,593.56 187,645.09 731,580.00 543,934.91 25.7 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 50-36-100 INTEREST EARNINGS 94.24 424.02 1,000.00 575.98 42.4 50-36-900 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 83.00 3,706.00 2,500.00 ( 1,206.00)148.2 TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 177.24 4,130.02 3,500.00 ( 630.02)118.0 OTHER SOURCES & TRANSFERS 50-39-999 CARRYOVER BALANCE .00 573,820.00 438,348.00 ( 135,472.00)130.9 TOTAL OTHER SOURCES & TRANSFERS .00 573,820.00 438,348.00 ( 135,472.00)130.9 TOTAL FUND REVENUE 6,045.80 778,471.49 1,223,628.00 445,156.51 63.6 TOWN OF FRASER EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2014 WATER FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 21 EXPENDITURES 50-40-110 SALARIES 10,197.52 54,698.96 173,250.00 118,551.04 31.6 50-40-210 HEALTH INSURANCE .00 8,106.34 33,600.00 25,493.66 24.1 50-40-220 FICA TAX 742.04 3,965.16 13,254.00 9,288.84 29.9 50-40-230 RETIREMENT 316.52 1,759.65 6,930.00 5,170.35 25.4 50-40-250 UNEMPLOYMENT TAX 30.65 162.29 520.00 357.71 31.2 50-40-280 TRAINING PROGRAMS .00 110.00 3,000.00 2,890.00 3.7 50-40-290 TRAVEL, MEALS AND LODGING .00 .00 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0 50-40-295 MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT .00 75.25 2,000.00 1,924.75 3.8 50-40-310 LEGAL FEES 1,967.50 22,814.40 85,000.00 62,185.60 26.8 50-40-330 ENGINEERING FEES 1,701.50 7,453.25 60,000.00 52,546.75 12.4 50-40-360 COMPUTERS-NETWORKS AND SUPPORT 221.16 1,092.33 10,000.00 8,907.67 10.9 50-40-370 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 126.15 21,945.63 5,000.00 ( 16,945.63)438.9 50-40-430 INSURANCE .00 .00 25,000.00 25,000.00 .0 50-40-440 ADVERTISING .00 .00 500.00 500.00 .0 50-40-460 SYSTEM REPAIR AND MAINT - PROD 762.00 4,740.20 70,000.00 65,259.80 6.8 50-40-465 SYSTEM REPAIR AND MAINT - DIST 419.00 1,821.91 45,000.00 43,178.09 4.1 50-40-490 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS .00 1,815.00 8,000.00 6,185.00 22.7 50-40-500 OPERATING SUPPLIES-PRODUCTION 261.30 5,807.76 25,000.00 19,192.24 23.2 50-40-505 OPERATING SUPPLIES-DISTRIB 969.46 3,881.22 25,000.00 21,118.78 15.5 50-40-510 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AND REPAIR .00 1,398.22 12,000.00 10,601.78 11.7 50-40-520 TESTING .00 490.20 5,000.00 4,509.80 9.8 50-40-550 POSTAGE & BILLING SUPPLIES 257.00 586.75 3,500.00 2,913.25 16.8 50-40-560 UTILITIES - TELEPHONE 254.57 1,163.97 3,500.00 2,336.03 33.3 50-40-562 UTILITIES - ELECTRICITY 2,565.98 12,076.50 50,000.00 37,923.50 24.2 50-40-670 PROP MGMT - FRASER WTP .00 .00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0 50-40-680 PROP MGMT - MARYVALE WTP .00 .00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0 50-40-690 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE .00 .00 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0 50-40-715 WATER RIGHTS - DIVERSION & DEV .00 .00 35,000.00 35,000.00 .0 50-40-730 CAPITAL PROJECTS 17,262.00 17,262.00 160,000.00 142,738.00 10.8 50-40-760 FRASER FIRMING - CAPPROJ .00 .00 50,000.00 50,000.00 .0 50-40-930 TRANSFER TO CERF .00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .00 100.0 50-40-970 TRANSFER TO O&M RESERVES .00 100,000.00 100,000.00 .00 100.0 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 38,054.35 283,226.99 1,035,054.00 751,827.01 27.4 TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES 38,054.35 283,226.99 1,035,054.00 751,827.01 27.4 NET REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES ( 32,008.55)495,244.50 188,574.00 ( 306,670.50)262.6 TOWN OF FRASER BALANCE SHEET MAY 31, 2014 WASTEWATER FUND FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 22 ASSETS 55-10100 CASH - COMBINED FUND 2,731,436.85 55-10290 CASH W/TREASURER - COLLECTIONS 828.73 55-11500 A/R CUSTOMER SERVICE CHARGES 10,393.36 55-15950 CAP REPL RES HELD W/JFOC 815,582.23 55-15955 O&M RESERVE HELD W/JFOC 45,739.00 55-16100 LAND 144,320.40 55-16200 SEWER TREATMENT PLANT 3,305,761.56 55-16210 METER BUILDING & IMPROVEMENTS 8,056.39 55-16220 SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM 10,816,277.19 55-16250 CONSOLIDATED COLLECTION SYSTEM 279,069.00 55-16400 EQUIPMENT 37,385.17 55-17900 ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION ( 801,376.42) 55-17905 ACCUM DEPR - PLANT/JFOC ( 45,347.52) 55-17910 ACCUM DEPR - SEWER COLLECT-FSD ( 3,296,176.72) 55-17915 ACCUM DEPR-EQUIPMENT ( 36,247.89) TOTAL ASSETS 14,015,701.33 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY LIABILITIES 55-21100 ACCRUED PTO AND BENEFITS 6,743.29 TOTAL LIABILITIES 6,743.29 FUND EQUITY UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE: 55-29800 RETAINED EARNINGS 10,411,720.88 55-29820 RETAINED EARNINGS - RESTRICTED 861,321.23 REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD 2,735,915.93 BALANCE - CURRENT DATE 14,008,958.04 TOTAL FUND EQUITY 14,008,958.04 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 14,015,701.33 TOWN OF FRASER REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2014 WASTEWATER FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEARNED PCNT FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 23 CHARGES FOR SERVICES 55-34-100 CUSTOMER SERVICE CHARGES .00 169,207.05 679,056.00 509,848.95 24.9 55-34-150 PENALTIES & INTEREST ( 344.66)1,139.46 1,000.00 ( 139.46)114.0 55-34-200 PLANT INVESTMENT FEES 52,500.00 52,500.00 7,500.00 ( 45,000.00)700.0 TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES 52,155.34 222,846.51 687,556.00 464,709.49 32.4 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 55-36-100 INTEREST EARNINGS 257.86 1,247.01 2,500.00 1,252.99 49.9 55-36-500 JFF MANAGEMENT FEE .00 7,250.00 29,000.00 21,750.00 25.0 TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 257.86 8,497.01 31,500.00 23,002.99 27.0 OTHER SOURCES & TRANSFERS 55-39-999 CARRYOVER BALANCE .00 2,699,802.00 2,624,986.00 ( 74,816.00)102.9 TOTAL OTHER SOURCES & TRANSFERS .00 2,699,802.00 2,624,986.00 ( 74,816.00)102.9 TOTAL FUND REVENUE 52,413.20 2,931,145.52 3,344,042.00 412,896.48 87.7 TOWN OF FRASER EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2014 WASTEWATER FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 24 EXPENDITURES 55-40-110 SALARIES 13,166.15 71,976.47 178,500.00 106,523.53 40.3 55-40-210 HEALTH INSURANCE .00 10,066.75 28,560.00 18,493.25 35.3 55-40-220 FICA TAX 967.29 5,287.01 13,655.00 8,367.99 38.7 55-40-230 RETIREMENT 442.15 2,425.85 7,140.00 4,714.15 34.0 55-40-250 UNEMPLOYMENT TAX 39.46 213.56 536.00 322.44 39.8 55-40-280 TRAINING PROGRAMS .00 .00 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0 55-40-290 TRAVEL, MEALS AND LODGING .00 .00 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0 55-40-295 MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT .00 69.74 1,000.00 930.26 7.0 55-40-310 LEGAL FEES 1,967.50 22,814.40 5,000.00 ( 17,814.40)456.3 55-40-330 ENGINEERING FEES .00 2,702.75 10,000.00 7,297.25 27.0 55-40-360 COMPUTERS-NETWORKS AND SUPPORT 221.17 1,092.33 6,000.00 4,907.67 18.2 55-40-370 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 240.90 20,835.44 10,000.00 ( 10,835.44)208.4 55-40-410 BANK CHARGES .00 .00 100.00 100.00 .0 55-40-430 INSURANCE .00 .00 6,000.00 6,000.00 .0 55-40-440 ADVERTISING .00 .00 500.00 500.00 .0 55-40-460 SYSTEM REPAIR AND MAINT-COLLEC 2,475.60 2,475.60 160,000.00 157,524.40 1.6 55-40-490 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS .00 1,185.00 6,000.00 4,815.00 19.8 55-40-500 OPERATING SUPPLIES-COLLECTIONS .00 .00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0 55-40-510 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AND REPAIR .00 502.00 2,500.00 1,998.00 20.1 55-40-520 TESTING .00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0 55-40-550 POSTAGE & BILLING SUPPLIES 257.00 557.00 2,500.00 1,943.00 22.3 55-40-560 UTILITIES - TELEPHONE 42.44 106.07 500.00 393.93 21.2 55-40-650 WW TREATMENT CHARGES/JFOC 12,939.96 42,919.62 204,002.00 161,082.38 21.0 55-40-690 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE .00 .00 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0 55-40-730 CAPITAL PROJECTS .00 .00 60,000.00 60,000.00 .0 55-40-930 TRANSFER TO CERF .00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .00 100.0 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 32,759.62 195,229.59 725,493.00 530,263.41 26.9 TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES 32,759.62 195,229.59 725,493.00 530,263.41 26.9 NET REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES 19,653.58 2,735,915.93 2,618,549.00 ( 117,366.93)104.5 TOWN OF FRASER BALANCE SHEET MAY 31, 2014 GENERAL FIXED ASSETS FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 25 ASSETS 91-16100 LAND 730,630.35 91-16200 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 208,379.39 91-16203 MAINTENANCE BUILDING 57,722.51 91-16208 HOUSE - 400 DOC SUSIE AVE 54,839.27 91-16209 VISITOR CENTER 183,895.00 91-16211 BUSBARN & 105 FRASER AVE HOUSE 100,000.00 91-16250 CHURCH 267,000.00 91-16306 PARKS 367,800.08 91-16311 STREET IMPROVEMENTS 3,439,840.00 91-16312 HIGHWAY 40 PATH 8,872.00 91-16490 EQUIPMENT - OTHER 872,015.00 91-16500 OFFICE EQUIPMENT 57,261.75 91-17900 ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION ( 2,260,048.61) TOTAL ASSETS 4,088,206.74 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY FUND EQUITY UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE: 91-29800 INVESTMENT IN FIXED ASSETS 4,088,206.74 BALANCE - CURRENT DATE 4,088,206.74 TOTAL FUND EQUITY 4,088,206.74 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 4,088,206.74 TOWN OF FRASER BALANCE SHEET MAY 31, 2014 GENERAL LONG-TERM DEBT FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/15/2014 01:27PM PAGE: 26 ASSETS 95-18100 AMOUNT TO BE PROVIDED 3,131,161.31 TOTAL ASSETS 3,131,161.31 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY LIABILITIES 95-25050 2002 SERIAL BONDS 360,000.00 95-25060 1998 REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS 2,035,000.00 95-25070 1998 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS 475,000.00 95-25200 ACCRUED COMPENSATED ABSENCES 15,677.17 95-25500 CAPITAL LEASES KOMATSU LOADER 245,484.14 TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,131,161.31 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 3,131,161.31 $0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $100,000 $110,000 $120,000 $130,000 $140,000 $150,000 $160,000 $170,000 $180,000 $190,000 $200,000 $210,000 $220,000 $230,000 $240,000 $250,000 2001 2002 2003 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$150,000 $160,000 $170,000 $180,000 $190,000 $200,000 $210,000 $220,000 $230,000 $240,000 $250,000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 August August $0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $100,000 $110,000 $120,000 $130,000 $140,000 $150,000 $160,000 $170,000 $180,000 $190,000 $200,000 $210,000 $220,000 $230,000 $240,000 $250,000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 September September $0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $100,000 $110,000 $120,000 $130,000 $140,000 $150,000 $160,000 $170,000 $180,000 $190,000 $200,000 $210,000 $220,000 $230,000 $240,000 $250,000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 October October $0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $100,000 $110,000 $120,000 $130,000 $140,000 $150,000 $160,000 $170,000 $180,000 $190,000 $200,000 $210,000 $220,000 $230,000 $240,000 $250,000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 November November $0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $100,000 $110,000 $120,000 $130,000 $140,000 $150,000 $160,000 $170,000 $180,000 $190,000 $200,000 $210,000 $220,000 $230,000 $240,000 $250,000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 December December $0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $100,000 $110,000 $120,000 $130,000 $140,000 $150,000 $160,000 $170,000 $180,000 $190,000 $200,000 $210,000 $220,000 $230,000 $240,000 $250,000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 January February March April May June July August $0 $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 January February March April May June July August Septemb er October Novemb er Decemb er 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 $0 $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 January February March April May June July August September October November December Staff Contact: Brian Szczepanski - Building Official[bszczepanski@wpgov.com] 970-726-8081 2014 Total Number of Building Permits Total for 2010 Total for 2011 Total for 2012 Total for 2013 2012 through June 2013 through June 2014 through June Difference 2014 /2013 Difference 2014 /2012 Dollar Valuation (no hourly fee has valuation $ in 2011 - 14) Total for 2010 Total for 2011 Total for 2012 Total for 2013 2012 through June 2013 through June 2014 through June Difference 2014 /2013 Difference 2014 /2012 Building Fees Total for 2010 Total for 2011 Total for 2012 Total for 2013 2012 through June 2013 through June 2014 through June Difference 2014 /2013 Difference 2014 /2012 New Residential Area 2014 through June 14,678 sq. ft. New Commercial Area 2014 through June 0 sq. ft. New Garage Area 2014 through June 3,781 sq. ft. New Deck/Patio Area 2014 through June 1,605 sq. ft. Three new building permit applications have been submitted for single family dwellings in the Cozens Meadow subdivision of Grand Park. Foundations are in place for three new single family dwellings that have already been issued in Cozens Meadow. Work continues to progress at the Holiday Inn Express and at the East Grand Fire Protection District #4 offices. The Winter Park/ Fraser/ Granby Building Department continues to be extremely busy. Always feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. $20,092 Fraser Building Activity $31,303 $18,370 $11,211 $12,934 $27,412 $66,364 $3,644 $40,277 $2,350,843 $2,523,155 $1,107,492 $3,458,335 $5,508,091 $935,180 $135,233 $3,743,778 $2,190,195 (12) (6) 28 16 63 22 36 45 49 MEMO TO: Mayor Smith and the Board of Trustees FROM: Jeffrey L. Durbin, AICP, ICMA-CM, Town Manager DATE: June 27, 2014 SUBJECT: Bulldogger Sculpture at Fraser Walk Through History Park MATTER BEFORE BOARD: The Bulldogger Sculpture at the Walk Through History Park (WTHP) has become a safety hazard, and is no longer the positive asset to the Park that it has been for many years. Action is necessary. ACTION REQUESTED: This matter does not require any Board action. However, this is certainly a matter of community concern and there has been significant investment in the WTHP. It is my intention via this briefing to provide the Board, the artist, and the community information in advance of action. BACKGROUND: In the late 1980's and early 1990's, as a result of the efforts of the Town of Fraser, Jim Hoy, and the community at large, the Fraser Visitor Center and Walk Through History Park was created. Property was obtained from the Claytons, the Town obtained a grant, and a long term relationship was crafted with Jim Hoy regarding the Western Heritage Exhibit. The Town's financial records prior to 1999 are not readily searchable, but we can document that $400,000 have been invested in the WTHP since 2000, not including any staff time. The Fraser Visitor Center was staffed by the Town of Fraser and operated as a visitor center, information center for the Western Heritage Exhibit, and included a variety of historic artifacts and photographs from Fraser's history. After time, the temporary nature of outdoor wooden art displays in our climate became apparent and the Town in collaboration with the artist and Walk Through History Park Foundation embarked on efforts to bronze the sculptures. The Foundation was created as a non-profit entity to raise funds for the exhibit and park. While eight of the ten sculptures were bronzed, the Foundation dissolved itself in 2012 without fully reimbursing the Town for the funds it advanced for the foundation. I I P a g e Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com During 2004 the Town of Fraser experienced significant revenue declines as City Market opened in Granby. This necessitated many organizational changes, including elimination of staff positions. Among those changes was a new public-private partnership between the Town and Destinations West which eliminated approximately $150,000 of General Fund expenditures and provided for continued operations of the Fraser Center. This partnership terminated in 2012 after Destinations West was sold and reorganized. Since 2012 the Town has partnered with the Headwater Trails Alliance to operate the facility as the Fraser Outdoor Activity Center (while also maintaining the Walk Through History Park). Additionally, in 2004 the Town Board regretfully discontinued appropriating funds for bronzing the remaining sculptures. The Bulldogger in July 2003 Unfortunately, the Town's fiscal position required changing our relationship with the artist (at least in terms of additional investment in bronzing the remaining two sculptures, approximately $30,000 per sculpture). During my communications about these changes with the artist, Jim Hoy, we had an unfortunate conflict between his vision and the Town's fiscal position. The artist's vision evolved over time without any amendments to our agreement, and ultimately neither party was willing to pursue additional commitments necessary to fulfill that vision. Nonetheless, I am proud of our efforts to maintain the WTHP. We've also increased the number and availability of public displays of Hoy's works. Miniatures of each bronze are proudly 21 Page Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com displayed at our public facilities. Every department has at least one miniature on display. Recently, a cooperative effort with Empire resulted in a new proud display for the wooden Jim Bridger. As early as 2004, we were seeking ways to protect the remaining two sculptures from the elements given our revenue challenges. Hoy suggested that he was going to pick up the Bulldogger in December 2004, despite the fact that our agreements are clear that the sculpture is the property of the Town. He also believed that the wood sculptures should remain in place, rather than relocate them out of the weather. The Town of Fraser has remained committed to the Western Heritage Exhibit. In 2007/8, we invested resources in repair, maintenance, and resealing the remaining two wooden sculptures. In 2010, the Cougar was relocated to its current home in the Town Board Room at Town Hall to protect it from the elements and prevent further weather damage. During that time we also investigated options to relocate the Bulldogger to protect it from the elements. Unfortunately, it was our conclusion that removing the sculpture from its foundation at the WTHP would likely result in significant damage to the sculpture. Much of the interior was suffering from dry rot, and there was heavy checking and cracking. The matter was brought to the attention of the Town Board, and given our continued challenge to provide essential services, the Board was reluctant to appropriate the resources necessary to restore the wooden sculpture (noting that this art form is temporary in nature). Accordingly, it's been on a monitoring schedule while we continued to ponder solutions. Over the course of the last year, the condition of the Bulldogger has deteriorated rapidly. The winter of 2013/2014 seems to have been particularly hard on the art. This spring carpenter ants and bees were beginning to take residence. On June 17th weather got the best of the work. On June 26th there were reports of children vandalizing the art, but it is my opinion that the damage had been done previously (by old man weather). The following photos were taken on June 17, 2014. 31 Page Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com El 4 1 P a g e Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 .iv.vr.frasercolorado.com ALTERNATIVES: At this time, our alternatives are limited. Leave the sculpture in place, as is, and allow the elements to continue to erode the wood. I believe that this is not respectful of the art (or the artist). I also believe that this would continue to present a safety hazard on the property. Remove the sculpture from its foundation, cut it up, and burn it. Hoy indicated in 2004 that this was the proper way to dispose of the wood sculptures after bronzing when they are of no further value. Given his recommendations, I believe this to be the proper course of action. It may be possible to burn the work in place providing an opportunity for ceremony and closure. I am concerned about safety and fire danger with this approach. I also believe this may result in undesirable impacts to the Walk Through History Park and may be perceived as disrespectful of the art. RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION: The current condition of the sculpture presents safety hazards and I believe does a disservice to the art. Therefore, it is my recommended course of action that we remove the sculpture from its foundation. During removal the work will crumble into manageable pieces that should then be burned. While this is an unfortunate outcome, and saddens me, I remain proud of the commitment that Fraser has invested in the arts. 5 1 P a g e Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 wm; Jrasercolorado.com July 13, 2012 To; Mayor, Peggy Smith and Fraser's Town Council Dear Mayor Smith and elected Trustees, 1 own the copyright on the "Western Heritage Exhibit" and i have not granted Fraser or anyone else in the world the right to publish any of the "intellectual property' associated with it. This includes�e4o the image of every piece of artwork in the exhibit as well as the authorship of all written material associated with the exhibit. i recently discovered, when looking up Fraser's Web page on the world-wide internet, that Fraser's web page included access to a published display of my artwork and also written information associated with each sculpture displayed. This constitutes plagiarisms of the first order and it is worsened by the fact that the town's web page does not even acknowledge the authorship of this exhibit. 3 I have also since discovered that others are also publishingjutillzing images of my artwork on their web pages as logos for personal identity. i insist now that you order your web page designer to l immediately remove all vestiges of my intellectual property from the town's internet web page. It may be necessary for me to seek legal action against any or who violate my copyright through publication of any image and/or written copy associated with the copyright which covers my entire exhibit and its principal written body of work. The penalties for such infringement carries federally defined fines of $250,000 dollars for each violation and Fraser, itself, has committed a boatload of them on its web pages. l have no idea how long that material has been posted (published) on internet but even one hour is far too long. I am creating a very attractive, informative, interactive web page on the exhibit in the near future which will consistently be updated. Fraser will certainly be invited to link to it if you so wish. My need to call up the town's web page was carried out so as to gather the names of all elected town board members and this was triggered by my need to officially give notice to the town board about the deplorable lack of preservation being afforded my "hand sculpted, "Buildogger" sculpture in the rear section, and also the lack of presence of the "Cougar on Rock" wood sculpture which was missing from its pedestal in the front section when i last visited Fraser. I expect that by now the town „yam has returned my '"Cougar" to where it belongs, and that the town will hereafter exercise common � courtesy in notifying me when anything (pertaining to the exhibit) is needed or being considered (such as possible logical reasons for temporarily removing it. As a rule, all preservation work on the last two wood sculptures must be performed on site. Those rules were stated governing the exhibit's presence. i expect that the town has since placed the cougar back on its pedestal and has performed serious preservation work on the rotting Bulldogger. Such things make it very apparent to me that Fraser's current elected trustees lack knowledge about the history surrounding the exhibit's creation; and s Fraser's request to permanently host it in Colorado, conditional to adequate preservation and protection. Every stipulation placed on Fraser in conjunction with the exhibit's potential placement, were the same in every community whose leaders lobbied me to choose their city as the permanent 'home base' for the exhibit. The benefits in seeking my exhibit vastly outnumbered the responsibilities in doing so, even before it was in place due to the 'free' state, national, and foreign publicity it would garner because of the exhibit's message/topic which lies at the core of its existence. Magazine and newspaper feature stories began appearing along with extensive television news coverage on Channel 9 in Denver. One magazine, published by the regional electric ?) 44$f - cooperative association, mailed its centerfold feature story about the exhibit in Fraser, Colorado, into every home and business in five western states. I will include copies of several such magazine (format) feature stories with this letter/notice and will also include them with the historical resume I am drafting about the exhibit's creation. l will attempt to mail that comprehensive history to Fraser's mayor within two weeks of your receiving this letter/notice. t It is apparent to me that the present town council members does not have a clue about how this exhibit took form because if you did, I wouldn't have had to write this letter to inform you that i will relocate the exhibit to another location in Colorado rather than see it go to Hell in Fraser. For instance: + all present and future elected trustees need to Know that Fraser received a gift of $90,000 dollars from 't'�' the State of Colorado, specifically earmarked to help Fraser create the infrastructure necessary to respectfully display my exhibit. This gift from the state went a long way toward creating or making d possible the exhibit's interpretive Center and I am now askingtrequiring that it now be returned to that status. The state is not in the habit of helping to purchase land and buildings to be ultimately earmarked �d principally for rental income for the town; which in this case is the twelve year of occupancy by a property management (rental) firm. That gift was the result of Colorado wanting my "Western Heritage -��° Exhibit"'to be permanently located, and maintained, in Colorado. That beautiful log structure would not VON be there, on the exhibit site, if It were not for my exhibit's principal subject and artwork. I also need to inform you now that I will soon be putting the exhibit's 'traveling component' into action. i am referring to the indoor display of my master bronze models and life-size, hand carved, "Jim Bridger" sculpture which I placed (on display) within the exhibit's Interpretive Center prior to the town's displacement of them when it rented the Center's to a property management (rental) firm. L It was always my intention to display the exhibit's 'traveling component' in the exhibit's Interpretive Center for education purposes when it is not on tour around the U,S. and possibly foreign nations. Such tours will generate news coverage (feature stories) in every city it is displayed in (in conjunction with publication of the exhibit's central thesis/report in book form. It is the exhibit's specifi subject which has made the exhibit so newsworthy to magazines, newspapers, and TV stations such as Channel 9 in Denver. As to permitted (published) usage of intellectual property: You need to know that I did grant, in writing (at the request of Fraser) the right to publish limited images of my "Indian and Eagle" sculpture on stationary and envelopes which pertain to the exhibit, and Fraser having been granted the sought- after privilege of permanently hosting it Colorado. What Fraser cannot do is utilize my "Indian & Eagle image for any purpose that does not pertain directly to the exhibit's permanent home in Fraser. in other words: Fraser could not adopt that image/sketch to serve as the town's logo. The fact that Fraser's town board asked my written permission at all in stationary pertaining to the exhibit proves that Fraser's elected trustees were/are aware of copyright restrictions on the exhibits images and written material. in conclusion here and In light of my recent discoveries as to the town's deplorable a� maintenance/preservation efforts of the sculptures in the exhibit's rear section; and in light of the town's lack of effort in completion of river -rock lining around the existing sculpture pedestals of the "Bulidogger", and "The Rancher"(which have been mounted in place for over a dozen years); It needs to� be a matter of record that i am also very upset about the fractured, crumbling, concrete platform under "The Rancher" and also finding my "Cougar on Rock" wood sculpture missing for its location in the front section, like missing front teeth in someone's mouth; there has also been no sign of reinstatement of the Interpretive Center to its intended 'on site' usage (where nothing was to be placed on the exhibit site to compete with or divert attention away from the exhibit). i have suggestions on how the exhibit site could be staffed without adding significant costs to Fraser's or the Chamber's payroll and this will be outlined in the historical resume I am preparing for the present and future town boards. I ask that this letter and the upcoming historical profile be placed on file in the town records so that such problems never surface again in the next 500 years. That may sound presumptuous but it is not!; unless Fraser chooses, now, to forgo its agreed to responsibilities so that I will receive no flack for relocating it to another location in Colorado where its physical integrity will be 00— l honored within Colorado. I owe Colorado, 'big time', for donating $90,000 dollars toward construction of infrastructure on the exhibit site. If I have to leave Fraser, i think that both 1, and the State of Colorado, would wish I could somehow take the exhibit center with me. I hope to have the historical resume mailed to you within two weeks of your receiving this f letter. It is very important/critical that you individually read that historical record prior to taking any Vol official action on my requests other than to immediately do a professional job of restoring my "Buildogger" wood sculpture to its near original condition. It says a lot that i or my assigned should have to demand such a thing, given that such work was agreed to in seeking the exhibit's placement in Fraser. It's also important that you do not make a public issue of my complaints now as that would force me to go public and contact TV journalists, nation-wide. The depiction of such things on television would place Fraser in a very embarrassing position. l want to stay in Fraser but you have got to want it enough to do what needs to be done without being hammered over the head. I also intend to mail a pre -publication copy of the exhibit's central subject in book form to you (the town board) for comment prior to its official publication, Your comments, criticisms, and accolades will be appreciated and would no doubt make the exhibit's written body of work that much better. By the same token: I want all of my present criticisms of board actions (or lack, thereof) to be taken very seriously. I want the exhibit to represent a win-win for the exhibit, the State of Colorado, and the Town of Fraser. But you also need to clearly understand that unless Fraser functions in a reasonable, conscientious, and legal manner with respect to the exhibit, I will take whatever actions are necessary to relocate it in order to preserve it! If I were ever to receive a nasty, disrespectful letter from Fraser like the one that Fraser's town manager wrote, or something akin to the town's web page's plagiarisms and lack of acknowledgement as to the exhibit's authorship, there would be hell to pay in terms of publicity, public relations, and copyright infringement. I remind you again that I will be picking -up the exhibit's traveling component the end of August, Please have everything together so that can be accomplished in an expeditious manner; and look for the mailed historical resume within several weeks. There is much to be researched in that regard. Onward & upwards, Jim Hoy, Postscript: Please have any necessary phone calls and/or correspondence between the Town of Fraser and myself limited to Fraser's mayor. This is due to the previous, abrupt, and nonsensical letter which I received from the town manager some time ago, demanding custody of personal property which I own. The town board needs to know that that cryptic note included a demand for the immediate mailing of my kev to gain access to my hand -carved 'piry-bank which was used in the Interpretive/Welcome Center (at the request of town employees), to meet the repetitive requests of exhibit visitors who wanted to leave a small token of appreciation (usually in the form of small change and dollar bills) to Help defray some of the major expenses and the labor that was necessary in hand carving the life-sized wood sculptures. Those nickels, dimes, quarters and paper dollars apparently gave tourists a sense of ownership in the exhibit's purpose. in addition to demanding my key, the town's .manager also alleged, in the second sentence of a two sentence note, that he and/or the town council would no longer have anything further to do with me. l mailed him the key without comment, but be assured that I will be taking re -possession of my kev again. alone with my hand carved piggy -bank which needs to be ready when I pick uthe exhibit's 'traveling component' at the end of Auaust (this year). Until I am satisfied that Fraser's town board is going to take care of its responsibilities in properly hosting the exhibit, I will deal only with the town's Mayor. Following a reasonable completion of discussions, pro and con, I will gladly meet any inquiries from any elected town board member. But for right now: Be aware that any contact with me from any other person, employee, or legal representative, will force me to have the town deal thereafter with my representative who will be a copyright attorney. I do not want that to happen! So please; have only the mayor contact me, act! officially on behalf of the town board. I can be reached at my cell phone at (520) 850 4221. it will benefit the town council to read the historical profile on the exhibit before acting on or reacting to my disappointments recorded herein. I will, however, expect an answer to the complaints I am registering before mid-August due to the time lines I am working with in publishing the exhibit's complete central purpose in being, in book form. I am obviously angry about a lot of things that have taken place and/or about things which have not taken place. Be assured that i will not allow the (my) exhibit to rot like the "Bulldogger" sculpture which I observed during my last visit. OCA ds b*0 00C -e AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, entered into by and between the Town of Fraser, Colorado (hereinafter "Fraser"; and Jim Hoy thereinafter "Hoy"), (collectively the "parties"). WHEREAS, Fraser desires to obtain from Hoy a collection of wooden sculptures depicting the history of the West; WHEREAS, Fraser desires to create a Town Park with the sculptures placed as to provide "a walk through history"; WHEREAS, Hoy desires to create twenty sculptures to be located In Fraser; NOW, THEREFORE in the best interest of the parties, IT IS HEREBY AGREED THAT: 1. Fraser will make every effort to secure property for a Park and will develop such Park if and when such acquisition -is financially feasible. Fraser in no way can be held financially or legally liable for failure to secure and develop said Park. 2. Fraser will make all reasonable attempts to secure financing from public or private foundations to purchase the sculptures from Hoy. Said foundations shall purchase the sculptures from Hoy and gift them to Fraser. 3. Fraser shall retain ownership of the sculptures for no less thaxi 100 years, and, shall by terms of agreement executed at the time of acquisition commit to the erection and maintenance of said sculptures as specified in the agreement. 4. Copyright of said sculptures shall be retained by Hoy and no reproductions, photos, postcards or other facsimiles shall be made or sold without Hoy's permission. 5. Fraser agrees that no other sculptures except those of Hoy's shall be erected in the Park. 6. Hoy agrees to complete no less than two sculptures per year. Said sculptures shall be sold to the foundations for a price not to •exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). a 7. Upon execution of this agreement Fraser shall make a down payment of F1ve Hundred Dollars ($504.00) for the Doc Susie sculpture. Said down payment is totally refundable upon the receipt of the first sculpture or upon termination of this agreement. To, OF FRA CB Jensen, Mayor Date: Attest: til*dinia Winter, Clerk (TOWN SEAL) ARTIST Jim Hoy Date: Page - 2 s .• AGREEMENT TOWN OFIS' AGREEMENT.Is FRASER, COLORADO m("Fraser�ntered into by and between the ), and Jim Hoy ( Hoy"). WHEREAS, Fraser desires to obtain from lioy a collection of Wooden and Bronze Sculptures depicting the history of•the West; AND WHEREAS, Fraser and Hoy desire to confirm thelr understanding and agreement concerning the acquisition, display and disposition of such Sculptures, provided, as in this Agreemdnt RE, In of the mutual promisesOand covenantsidhereinnpremises in th set forth F the agree as follows: , reser and Hoy (1) Nay agrees to create at least twent life" wooden sculptures depicting the history of0�ths$West (the 'Wooden Saulptures'tj, to be donated to Fraser, including those Wooden Sculpture, previously completed and transferred to Fraser. Hoy agrees to complete on the average two•such Wooden Sculptures per year until at least twenty (20) such Sculptures have been completed and donated to Fraser, if more than two sculptures are completed in any one year, the surplus number will be credited to the next year. In any case, 411 twenty Sculptures shall be completed and delivered to Fraser by January 1, 2001. (2) Fraser agrees to use reasonable efforts to solicit public or private foundations to purchase such Wooden Sculptures from Hoy and donate them to Fraser. Hoy agrees to sell said Wooden Sculptures at a price not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars {$5,000.00) each, to such public or private foundations solicited by Fraser which agree to donate said .Sculptures' to Fraser. Fraser shall not be liable in the event it Is unable to arrange for such public or private foundations as purchasers f6r such Wooden Sculptures. If, for any reason, no public or private foundation has agreed to purchase a particular Wooden Sculpture prior to the completion thereof, R'oy agrees to donate the same. directly to Fraser without cast. (3) Fraser agrees to erect and display the Wooden Sculptures donated to it in Fra, walls: --through history park and visitor center located in the Town of Fraser {the "Town reseParkrves ) per the attached listing of the sculptures. Fraser reserves the right to approve any changes In the list of sculptures to be donated. Fraser agrees to maintain such 'Wooden Sculptures on display so tang as the walk --through history park exists, except for any Sculptures lost, stolen or damaged through i casualty or ordinary wear and tear. i i (4) Hoy further agrees' to create at least tWenty (g0) bronze small-scale replicas of the Wooden sculptures (the "Bronze Sculptures"). Hay agrees to donate each such Bronze sculpture directly to Fraser upon completion thereof. (5) The parties•agree that the Bronze Sculptures shall be displayed at the Town Park, or Fraser may loan the same to the Colorado Tourism Board, the Grand County Historical. Association, or other similar entities, for purposes of temporary display at other locations. Fraser ,shall not be responsible for any such Bronze Sculptures that may be bast, stolen or damaged through casualty or ordinary wear and tear. (6) Ownership of each Wooden and Bronze Sculpture covered by this Agreement shall pass from Hoy to Fraser upon completion and delivery of the same to Fraser. Hoy shall have no responsibility or liability for the use of any such Wooden or Bronze Sculpture after it has been completed and delivered to Fraser. (7) Fraser agrees that, for a period of one hundred (100) years from and after the delivery of each Wooden or Bronze Sculpture covered by this Agreement, Fraser shall not sell or otherwise transfer title to such Sculpture except as provided in this Paragraph 7. If Fraser desires to sell any such Sculpture during said.one hundred (100) year period, it agrees to donate one hundred percent (100%) of the proceeds of such sale to "Horizons" or another charitable organization approved by Hoy or .his estate, to the extent Fraser may legally do so. During such one hundred (100) year period, Fraser shall also have the right to transfer any such Sculpture directly to "Horizons" or another charitable organization approved by Hoy or his estate, to the extent Fraser may legally do so. It Is the intent of the parties, as reflected by the provisions of this Paragraph 7, that the wooden and Bronze Sculptures be maintained in a single collection, to the extent practical, and that any disposition of such Sculptures by Fraser be for the benefit of a charitable organization, as provided herein. (6) Hay shall retain the copyright to all of the Wooden and Bronze Sculptures covered by this Agreement. Hoy hereby grants to Fraser a nonexclusive license to use said copyright for purposes of displaying said Sculptures and for purposes of making and using photographs and other reproductions and facsimiles of said Sculptures for use in connection with Fra.ser's public relations, marketing, promotion and other activities. In addition, it is agreed that Fraser shall not be liable to•Hoy for any photographing or other reproduction of the displays made by visitors to the Town Park. r (9) provided that Hoy fully complies with his obligations under this Agreement, including the delivery of all of the Wooden and Bronze Sculptures referred to in Paragraphs I and 4, Fraser agrees that no other sculptures except those Of Heys shall be erected and displayed in the outdoor walk-through history park portion of the Town Park. (10) This Agreement is intended to replace the prior Agreement entered into between Fraser and Hoy, dated October 18,. 1989 and said prior Agreement shall be deemed terminated upon execution of this Agreement. (11) Neither Hoy nor Fraser shall assign their Interests under this; Agreement, except as expressly' provided herein, without the written consent of the other party. (12) This Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter thereof and shall not be altered or amended except by a writing signed by both Fraser and Hoy and specifically referring hereto. (13) Upon execution of this Agreement by Fraser .and Hoy, it shall become a contract between the parties and shall be binding upon and Inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Fraser and Hoy have executed this Agreement on the dates indicated below. FRASER TOWNR GdLORADO BY; M_ se Mayor,i DATE. - -- ATTEST: Ad/ pew* 14 4MM VirgiQi1f Winter, Town clerk ( TOWN SEAL) HOY ii'Ilg (5,000-40,000 years ago) i.uad, (Medicine in the west) Qualry:601ddow- ( 9th Cav,) Military or to be under the protection of ) (Sheriff Billy Cozens) (Law enforcement) iCbwboy Miner Dagger (Mountain Man) (The first to conquer & self sustaining) (.J ,It" � Bridger)ftineer (MaJor Berthoud) Ranch Woman (Icelander Wbmn) (and single women in the west) Teacher & child (Education in the West) tail Delivery (Over and through the mountains on foot aria snowshoe) Missionary (Jesuit) Railroad Gandy Dancer (Steel ribbons through the west) Defeated Indian (tribal. destruction) Blacksmith (early industry) . Grizzly Bear (1znd Use Conflict) (a casualty) Mountain Lion (Conservation survival open (Yet to be decided) m r � i � ..0 't � r t �� C, �' �� !� ar('' . 's _,. G..�, . _�. I Jeff Durbin, Town Mwager, From, Colorado Thanksfor rt 1f 1'It' f't 5.1, 1 ti. weabout i Western Heritage Exhibit. fapprecude .,, effort. You're correct !'1 1'i 1,, Y:1'A t !. portions 1 the agreement iia` • . "G,:{ 1 myself and the Town b2 ` not been met but :P "s l l ! :VX .eFyouwoWdassumecontract"concluded." That will .. controlexhibitfor centuryormore. would agree i -a .'ll Kt1aTmto the - 1, '. '! and myselt anumber f>ef" '1things!1 1 t 1 bbeaddressed, a :contract,signed 7 goodfaith, a '1 " amended :iL.t :-( Y terminated without due cause and d the expressed es+;e .1 :lBiall ofbothparties.I'vei. alwaystried /view problemsopportunities ndisguise, and the Town and bave udUzed 1.: 'i _.g with some i " g7.er•.. 1.success.W_. a"1 modify 9.,-contractwithout the '1 pulling:it' t 1' 'i' the ground by its rools. There'sbeen great i flowing ! F.,1 11 ways, 1Yt,( '1.that t Ythat I have imporbintsuggestions1 J." .e Western.Heritage 'Ft / Board and t` y. _-Town B1 p 1 10 Related 1thehistory of thise)Nbit and iIM'^.,. you, 61 `" °It manager, : ra.should kn'1 ' that offared 1 create the ft "1 t the Town w`. f Aagree to provide 11 "jappmpriete ei iA31;lt °` When "' ! the TownCouncilindicated t i 1 i E ...++: .lcreating he setting, personally met wft state appointees '`' 1 / oversee the distriMon of i' and mineral depletion +..1ti o n I l `for tourism and other y' f:Areplacement growthassets. When 1 Town formallyt m e nt el. thisproposal4them, !'-' won fly' over e. other competitors andwas awarded $90,000 doll= i ^ :.1 Y .f1 :•:u..1 :1 of the exbibiL That money could Cf.. ':/^.. <_,1' directly E?, ::'/' purchase il,: a,•.. 1 land, but this inspired thef.,w1 to acquire.. _.(...Town, ,i.. 1sx 7( in its 'YI Il°!' :'cY+ with 13l agreed to provide l,^ :"1 "appropriate g butin having .t 1 1` 1 °I :`t had ! SJ !. P.e Ye ed to be :11InterpmdveY,' 1 e ntli`'{.i" enc 1, :' / k was fi" Y J 1. t k: t'f ' • compromised l certainly t' : ! «i The " •`F 11 pal function 1 that t '1 img '1 : Y%'11`C.' : kd 1'11 i-^: kl'information e ( 1:1 for : 1 history !'6115 Due '10recent staI{ I{1 cuts, ! .'1 .A.I,1_ building 1 t i _proposed ! ` 1 1 ..:' Y used /�$ F' :CY I t6P:`1 Yd°li'I'llt" N 6� operation, ,1'11_.. M!'l►!l Ill' :!"11• t7+'" ►1;" ti'.Tt'A 11x6 1 h / 14t' indoor .L.. .. IG!-'Undcr a i'r'... :11 ... :-: titi' Ogmem"It I lit acid Hw..e indoor !`i•Y bronzes 1. !.1:111 `Y.: 1 believing they would ° .(' °I.: displayed :1. : group, ,.i31. at thepark » ."V: saying as an e&=Won Yaa ►• "R E I. 1- leading to ' :r:'i:A i 1 .1 h'. .y m 1 .1,.,.... Continuing their v dewnffiveprops ' !climberi e .. Y.... 1fumdon would 1 t*':" breach :+6`,c:f 't: ' L and good andfrom 11 r Ali. A and 1" e! W.:. A`'/PI :: standpointthe building'! use Ii :1evenjeopardize Il-• tax-exemptstatusof . the entire ( a ,' "t "' '1 ! id• 4{) fY;{l. h�!^C 'Sit =1 `L 1 mumple use, 6: till contact, i do not consider this an appropriate setting or mix ( ). SomdMng has to go, and I pmpme 6st it should be the indom bronze exbibit The building is too small for both even if fmictions did not distmat or divest attention, from each other. Thus,"tCl 11ige considerthe:1 Qr , 's ft ` s !':i tl`lti to be -.:11 tb 2" part 1' T°II" _, U`N,. Wewe: fooling 1 ,1. •P 7+: to i aJ Ivl r, this a: possible, t when 7 '1l Town ,c,..a ,41 '.t, afford IJ .:N,1,1 Y It basalwaysbeen l; :"11 f,r °.I`t !.'"` center," 6h{" "Ci fm ( timeto call a / ,'c/`4 1.:a1" i ' l4'` N nm 1'1 as hadiwas anoble... iJ1°' 177L" If but both flumfions 91` i ineach I'diers way. I Mrvi= 61 V ti T'! Zt 14 ,1:1 }, 11 1 �I�i ;f�J' `!` � 11 ! � Ihi" .i� 1 a'' 'l:1. .1 >b..4 i ► "! 1 - _`"• ../ M.ili 'I l;ff. !'i. t �' `I : � '1 "! F4 ! rj '1 i . ,.1,. ' f11 '../ fit �. ,i, / ' yf ": '." :f 1 ��nt ; a� �: 1 ".1 ...., : 7 Ja '1':,°�1�1 :' '11,- •,,, °1 a 1-:1 ./ t `1.1..,:, MIN .1- 1.1 ,�...,. flR HI;.►4a'.1t1 ... }_ 1 -J): . ; '" 1: `.+ -JAW AL . To accomplish the above, the Town and I would need to amend Article SII of the contract myself and the Town, along with other articles which would be affected by such a change. The needed implication to do so is right on mark, but for reasons other than you had considered. I've poured my heart, soul and pocketbook into this thing, and its reality time! The sculptures, a spwfic education (story) tool should not be in competition with businessServices. They, like myself need to be outside on the road gamming publicity for the exhibit in 'maggzine, TV, newspam:ieature, stories and public exhibits. I will call on major corporations and foundations, but I must have ownership and the SOX 3(c) tam t education corporation in place to interfme with foundations and major corporations. it will not fly without this. I find it interesting that it was a low in revenue, rather than a gain in inc oine, which brougbt light into tate darkness. This message of loss or darkness is in religions and in the experiences of most people who ultimately found light in comig to this nation. The pow is repeated, again and again in the book and exhibit; but for some reason I, (or possibly we) failed to recognize it with respect to the project itself But we, in working together, have had nnany successes. The majority of wood sculptures were converted to bzonze. SiguTwant private donations came in to help in that cause, and I spent much time at the foundry helping to reduce the cost of conversion to broM=. however, over the same period of time, the outdoor exhibit drifted iso duwqmr: Some pedestal foundations are crumbling or looking derelict. Doc Susie m the worst The park also lacks nighttinie lighting of each sculpture, though lighting has been promised for years. Tbeoutdoor exhibit could be a night time jewel to by, but instead there is total dada= invjffivandalismwhich has been delivered twicei That must be corrected,once and for all. Cmmbling pedestals are or should be an etinb ent. It shows lack of respect for the exhibit's cause, Tbew are improvements needed which requires little money. Someone needs to hose bird crap off the plaques and sculpium periodically, and they should be polished with Johnson past -wax twice a year. There is no excuse for having let that go when the center was stas4 and that simple duty demonstrates clearly where staff prionties at the visitor's center have been in the past. I damn near cried when I came to the parrk last summer while expediting the trartsf 'on of the soldier and Jeremiah Johnson. into bronze. Pretty sad.! For smyome who might believe I have not held up my end of the contract with, the town, I Wr ld The 50 1. exhibit Board fully realizes I would have created" and donated those last works if casting funds were made available for convemoo.' We dheamed it smaW thmul Tid waffi never in quesdoml I had suggested that because of such problems, we ought not to plan for the creation of more than two additional Imp se ponies, Spenift additional donations or Town funds to cavy out the creation of tapes, a short f lm and funds for a traveling exhibit were deemed more impmtont. There was Me sense in creating any more sculptures until the ensting' wood ones were cmvmted to bronze. For that reason, and that reason alone, the board clearly understood I was using the time, in-between. sculptures, to finish writing the story of America's uniqueness in world history agamst the bwkArop of westwwd expansion. This exhibit is far more than sculptures, and that was made clear from the ver, beginning creation of the 501 education deshpation. ... -61'11 • ' ...:.1 7:21M, 't :'ti.t{. _. :A 1'a Ki ti' • ; Y • J. 'i f 1 • '•.w f C. a'4.}., i 1 +': ` T1 1 ! •:+?L1 1 ''!► 1;.. ` l• -t :I'' t /=f ^� { t 1 ':I''.1 •f 1` to .`., t , 1 t1 P, IMM' :. t 111 23 I ! '::'3 "X 7 :LSl'f ! !7W V1. 77 !': 11,117.7 1 S...fi.' ei i Y: : Mo..O 1=f ,•". ! :�' 1..: 'lt177 f . •":'3'! fI7 4YP; =.a. :l1:! '1..! - XF7 i> 1 .! i,�• ti f'.. I GT :/'. '.7.!'.1:.! S# +?f f;:. 7 '3 b' :,.Y,' i.'f. `7: 1=f 'f'::l T. I1T.f •'i''1 :i :! 'r 1 1<d.7: f- ..cy:•i ! IY2' !11•:1:.1' ilf.!`11}! !°J !B!! 71r. 'li Uii fu17.:: .:f'. of themolds?Haulthem. 0 the( lsWltiWW but lesIL%ln :!`al_.• 1,:3 tl.:" 1111ei ,w mbba be .cut up and gut the " o:A! t.:" plaster molds 1':" smashed `J .:d •1 o.. 1 disposal. Youcan cut up Oge ;!7;i. }a. ! '} ll lig... ,},. 7I, y f,, wood l..f.sculptures with 1;l,: a: y.. l: ,1 ! "f: of !! BMW A s._..(see.F' .V ?'. ,:.,.d 1, the othersoe! duet•1' theweather, 11 h1: whythey were replaced j. t - !. f would tsuggeathat ' 1..; ` woodsmdptm;!' 3:3, ii> d,:l '}.e• stored :.{ ita sak 11 insect i'3 h c five • .1' J...3.7 :1 : later date 1 8'. f:�.,' .. 1 1 e"..1 .. ! f V :n ! ''. If - place. 1..� board had l:S,f ;.b If ,wd ' as to 7 ! how ^< if ..' 1 !J !''f -.:., iwt-f sculptureswere carved by lI:,S:II.f and .,1. i'}'' Town ♦ ,.d, Bridger, = chooses u.^. 'f: f . 1 stows, 1 .• would request Uf he 4. k! & ! :.: bome to me.!3, ! I would ask that you store the wood logs in the bus garage for several more years out of the weather. Pm quite aware that Alm would like the area they occwy, which is three feet wide by about fifteen fest long. I have plans for them which involve the park and my holding free sculpture lessons there some day, but at this time it is fluitiess to talk further. We need to finish s'y a Yes, Jed I'll pack up "Tke C to the Towm. I will call for haftctions the last week of December. It has UMMOW much attention for the Town/cAnbit hem in Arizona. The accon4mnying brochures were picked up by many hundreds of people. Some, on returnin& toll me they stayed in the Fraser Malley during flie visit. ,As requested, the key for the exhibit's donation box is attached. That piggy --bank was suggested by early members on the Town Board to help chip away at some of my significant expenses in creating the exhibit. In capturing those donations, you will average ,about 50 cents a day. It bought a few supplies, and was fully appreciated. It was the thou& which and some of it was by children in small change. Last but not least, I'm very pleased that Connie C Eric Hoyboa and Fran Cook have joined the 501 exhibit board. They can be assured, as were others on the 501 board, that in spite of the Town lacking funds to hire a professional fund-raising consultant firth, I have continued to work hard to sheet the `'original" intent of the exhibit con Tact. That will be very evident when reading the book. I personally know Connie and Fran, and I thank them for volunteering to keep the fiatue alive. I also hope to meet or re -introduce myself to FAic soon. If anythin I've written needs furtha interpreWion or if I can be of help in any way, as in the past, please phone me at (502) 730 9215 (Cell). Jeff, you asked for shy advice, and I've to be as direct, honest and fair as possible. Nothing in this letter is intended to do anything beyond making the exhibit a further success, though I will not hesitate, as its ongoing creator and as an advisor t D the board, to spm out in what ever way necessary. Thank you for the invitation to be at the next board meeting on January &, but I will not be able to make it. Possibly it is even best that I'm not thare, as everyone will feel free to talk more openly about shy proposal concerning the 'indoor b=zes. ,anything I might have added to the meeting ism this letter. However, I must know the results of that January 6 meeting as soon as possible, and my proposal• �, to utilize the indoor sculptures, as proposect requires that a decision be made prior to March I" There +are many, many, many personal reasons for setting this deadline, and I cannot deviate from it If acted Van, we can and should amend the contract wiffiin 60 days, and I would write a proposed draft for your consideration. My prod for indoor sculpture use is what I should have done with them. in the first place, rather than donating them to compete with trail maps. Had I known that was to be the case, they never would have graced the building. I would have used them in conjunct= with the book and the outdoor exhibit as proposed. We all did our best to make it work, but I do not judge the present and ffture interior environment of the visitors to be an segng for the donated collection of small bronzes figures. I am sending a copy of this letter to each 501 Board menflier so they will haw a chance to digest it long before the January 6 meetin& Thanks for your to me, and the best of luck as Towyn Manages: You certainly have a tiger by the tail Onward and upwards (i , 1�4/ 0000e Subject: Hoy Agreement From: "Rod McGowan" <mcgowanr@rkymtnhi.com> Date: Thu, 13 Jan 200517:19:15 -0700 To: <jdurbin@town,fraser.co.us> Jeff: I found the later agreement (attached), which turns out was signed in 1993. It is clear Jim is aware of this later version, since he refers to amending "Article 11/"; but he conveniently ignores the other provisions (such as the reference to the building being a "visitor center"). I can't see where he has any real argument that the Town has failed to abide by the agreement, unless he can show that it failed to use "reasonable efforts" to secure funding sources, which appears doubtful. His argument that he was excused from providing the agreed number of sculptures is also doubtful, since actions of the Foundation board are not binding on the Town and the Agreement itself precludes modifications except by written agreement. It would appear that the Town has the following legal options: (1) it could treat the Agreement as continuing in force and effect, with the continued display of the wood and bronze sculptures at the park/visitor center, or alternatively, it could dispose of the sculptures In the manner provided in the Agreement; (2) it could demand the Hoy complete the sculptures called for by the Agreement, suing for specific performance, if necessary; (3) if it considers Hoy to have breached the Agreement in a material respect, it arguably has the right to declare the Agreement terminated and retain or dispose of the sculptures as it sees fit. Of course, there is also the possibility of negotiating a settlement or amendment of the Agreement, if the Board feels that is in the Town's best interests, Lot me know if you want to discuss the matter further. Rod McGowan Cazler & McGowan P.O. Sox 500, Granby, CO 80446 Ph (970) 887-3376; Fax (970) 887-9430 rod@.mcgowan-cc.com CONFIDEWIALITY NOTICE: This electronic mall transmission and the attachments accompanying it may contain confidential Information from the law Irm of CAZIER & MCGOWAN which Is protected by the attomey-client communication privilege or the work product privilege. The Information is Intended only for the use of the intended recipient If you are not the Intended recipient, please do not read, copy, or disseminate this electronic man or the information contained herein. If you have received this transmission In error, please promptly notify the sender by reply electronic mail, and then destroy ail copies of the transmission. iOiV'1SGTA G has notified the sender that this message has been received. Of I 11W2005 11:54 A CAZMER AND McGOWAN oezw f7, OFMOVMONAL COBPDXMONS STANM W CAZMF4 P.C. R01DMR& McGOWAN, F.C. JOMIXWAUM Rod McGowan February 11, 2005 Mr. Jeffrey L. Durbin, Town Manager Town of Fraser P.O. Box 120 Fraser, CO 80442 Re: Agreement with Jim Hoy Dear Jeff: 62498 U.B. MGMAY 40 FAST BOX 500 Gp-kw COLORADO 804¢6 TELEPHONE (970) 887-3376 FAX (970) 887.94M JOHN L. BAS, P.C. of ODUML In accordance with your request, I have reviewed the correspondence between yourself and Jun Hoy concerning the sculptures displayed at the Fraser walk-through history park and visitor center. In connection with that review, I also reviewed the terms of the April, 1993 Agreement entered into between Mr. Hoy and the Town of Fraser (the "Agreement!% which appears to be the only contract now in effect relating to the sculptures. It should be noted that the Agreement expressly states that it represents the entire agreement and understanding between the parties and may only be amended or modified in writing. In his December 24, 2004 letter, Mr. Hoy apparently concurs that this is the only Agreement governing the legal relationship between him and the Town. While he states several valid points and concerns in his letter, I have to disagree with his interpretation of the Agreement and his suggestions for possible changes. Contrary to the assertions in Mr. Hoy's letter, there is no indication that the Town of Fraser has failed to comply with the Agreement. There is nothing in the Agreement that obligates the Town to provide an "appropriate setting" or an "interpretive center" for display of the bronze sculptures. Likewise, there is nothing that precludes display of the sculptures in connection with the Town's visitor center operations. In fact, the Agreement calls for the display of the bronze sculptures, except those on loan at other locations, at the "Town park", which is defined as including the visitor center as well as the adjacent walk-through ,history park, Therefore, Mr. Hoy's suggestion that it is improper for the Town to display the sculptures in connection with the visitor center operation is without basis. Mr. Hoy is also laboring under false assumptions regarding his own performance required by the Agreement. It is clear that he was required to provide the twenty (20) wooden sculptures listed in the Agreement not later than January 1, 2001, regardless of whether funding from Mr. Jeffrey L. Durbin, Town Manager February 11, 2005 Page 2 outside sources was obtained. That did not happen, so arguably he is in default under the Agreement. The fact that he may have had discussions with the Board of Directors of the Walk - Through History Park Foundation about possibly delaying completion of the sculptures, does not excuse his nonperformance. The Foundation Board has no authority to act for or bind the Town, and as noted above, the terms of Agreement prohibit any amendments or modification except by a written agreement approved by both parties. The possible legal recourse options available to the Town as a consequence of Mr. Hoy's default include an action for specific performance and/or damages. Further, if the Board of Trustees considers the nonperformance to be a material breach of the Agreement, it has the right to declare the Agreement terminated and to retain or dispose of the sculptures as it sees fit. It may be possible to reach a compromise settlement of the outstanding issues and disputes with Mr. Hoy, which might involve modifications to the existing Agreement. However, I would not recommend the changes suggested in his letter. In particular, I would caution against accepting his proposal to transfer ownership or possession of the bronze sculptures. Those items are now the property of the Town, and by law, the Board of Trustees has no authority to give away public property without adequate consideration. In addition, any settlement should address the noncompletion of some of the listed wooden sculptures, and the fact the most of the original wooden sculptures have now been replaced with full-size bronze replicas. One solution might be to relieve Mr. Hoy of the obligation to finish any additional sculptures in return for his agreement to release the Town from any further obligations with respect to the sculptures that have been completed If the Board of Trustees wants to continue the relationship into the future, then any modifications to the Agreement should be for the mutual benefit of the parties, and not just Mr. Hoy. With regard to the other collateral issues mentioned in the correspondence, l would offer the following comments: 1. As we discussed, the Town has no obligation to store the logs or other materials used by Mr. Hoy in constructing the sculptures. If he fails to remove these items after you give him notice to do so, then you may treat the items as abandoned and may dispose of them as you see fit. 2. With respect to the "old" wood sculptures, if any are deteriorated or damaged, then the Town has no obligation to continue their display and may dispose of them as deemed appropriate. The same applies to those that have been replaced with bronze replicas. Those intended for firture bronzing may be stored or other actions taken for their preservation until the bronzing occurs. Any others that do not fall within those categories can be transferred or disposed of as stated in the Agreement, or otherwise if the Agreement is terminated or if the disposition is approved by Mr. Hoy. Mr. Jeffrey L. Durbin, Town Manager February 11, 2005 Page 3 Let me know if you have further questions regarding this matter. Very truly 9 Rodney R. McGowan, P.C. RRM:sw pc: Mr. Pat Howlett, Mayor TOWN OF FRASER "Icebox of the Nadon" ,01 P.D. Box 1201153 Fraser Avenue Fraser, Colorado SM2 P: (970) 728-:491 F: (970) 726{5518 irase►41town.fraser.co.us December 13, 2004 Jim Hoy 1020 Camino Velaques Green Valley, AZ 85614 Dear Mr. Hoy, As new Town Manager, I'd like to introduce myself and outline some recent changes in Fraser. I have served the community as Community Development Director since 2000. Chuck Reid recently departed for a new position with Federal Heights. I have served as Town Manager since August 2004. Of course our greatest current challenge is the opening of a new grocery store in Granby. This will significantly impact our revenues and we are budgeting accordingly. These budgetary challenges have resulted in a partnership with a local business (Destinations West) to operate the Fraser Visitor Center, The Walk Through History Park will not be operated by this business, and the Walk Through History Park Foundation Board remains active. In essence, the interior functions will be operated by Destination West while the exterior will be operated by the Town (with guidance and assistance from the Foundation Board). I think this will be a successful relationship. The Walk Through History Park Foundation Board has some new members. Catherine Ross and Robin Wirsing have recently resigned. Current members include Connie %rtAt7f'AD+ Tr'ti.iw �w,:.Z+i�rw Y.riwww«mow /yw1.�..ri.. 'C-.�... 11��t_ ��:1 11_a TT___J _tea r � .�• December S. 2004 Page 2 The fund raising efforts are seen as critical in light of the Town's budgetary constraints. There are two remaining wood sculptures to be bronzed. The Town's 2005 Budget does not include funding for any bronze work, and we do not anticipate available funding over the next several years. We have placed numerous other funding initiatives on hold. Given the lack of funding for bronzing of the remaining two sculptures, I think it prudent to consider relocation of these works to an indoor environment until such time as they are bronzed. The Walk Through History Park Foundation Board is considering this matter and your thoughts would be appreciated. It is my impression that the provisions of the original contract between the Town of Fraser and Jinn Hoy dated October 18, 1989 are no longer being met by either party. It is thus my opinion that the contract is concluded. I would appreciate your thoughts regarding the disposition of the old wooden sculptures which have been replaced by bronze sculptures, the uncarved logs, and bronze molds. These have been stored in our Public Works shop. We have new equipment that requires indoor storage and have simply run out of space. The Walk Through History Park Board has requested the key for the wooden donation coffer, which is located inside the Visitor Center. The Board has outstanding debt to the Town for the purchase of The Cowboy (Bulldogger) macquette and hopes to pursue funding for the bronzing of the two remaining wood sculptures. The Walk Through History Park Foundation Board would like to mount the sculpture of The Rancher at the Visitor Center. I understand you have had this piece in Arizona for marketing purposes. We would like to have it returned to Fraser at your earliest convenience and may be able to facilitate transport. I regret that some of these changes may disappoint you, however, I trust that you understand the context within which these decisions have been made. We certainly appreciate your contributions and hope that you recognize the community commitment to maintain this facility. It is my hope that we can continue to work together to convey the stories of our rich heritage. I look forward to your thoughts. 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Applicant: On the case of a muld4urledfodonal appncatlon, name of the "lead" municlpaniy or county). — ,� i ?i In the case at a multi -Jurisdictional application, names of other directly participating municipalities and counties: �applying �------�. If on behalf of another entity, name of that entity: a Chief Elected Official (In the case of a multi -jurisdictional application, chief elected official of the "lead" municipality or county)*. Tpnimpl, Title: Mayor Mailing Address: P.O. Box 120 Fraser, Co 80442 Phone: 03 726-5491 _ 4. Designated Contact Person for the Application: Name: C3�yton �. Brown Title: Town Manager_ Mailing Address: 120 Fraser Co. 80442 Phone: (303) 726-5491 S Brief Description of Proposed Project floe wo d• er k.ar. Attach a map showing the location of the project. To create a river park in downtown Fraser consisting of a IrALI_head for the Fraser River WE , p cn c , a wa t ru istorg"ar consisting of twenty hand carved wooden sculptures ep cting the -history of Colorado, the relocation of the Fraser history collection combined with the relocation of our visitor information center. Within the scope of this application the project will also include the demolition of a cabin, relocation of mobile homes, the construction of a highway deceleration ' lane, construction of parking and pedestrian ways, renovation of the visitor information cabin and landscaping. Map and drawings attached as sheets E--1. Local Priority*: t of *Relative to other applications (e.g. 1 of 2, 2 of 4, etc.) STATE OF COLORADO DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION 1313 Sherman Street, Rm. 618 Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone (303) 866.3437 Fax Number (303) 866-3206 July 2, 1991 Virginia winter Court Administrator P.O. Box 20 Fraser, CO.80442 Dear Ms. Winter: On May 1.7, 1991, the Colorado Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation approved priorities for funding trails projects submitted for FY '92 funding under the Colorado Greenway Project grant program. The total amount requested by project sponsors was $1,969,070 for 40 prc jects. 1PT5 �jE,PA4'� Roy Romer Governor Laurie A. MadWM Director Colorado Board of i and outdoor Recne; James M. Robb Chairman Kathleen M. Farley ViceChairman Clark L. Striven Secretary Patricia B. McClean Member For FY 92. a $50,000 project funding ceiling was placed on all projects so that e,"`3iuo fu more communities can benefit from this program. Your project, Framer River, was ranked #2 out of the 40 applications. The amount approved for your project was $10,000. The FY 92 appmpriatfon from the Legislature for the Colorado Greenway Project was $100,000. This amount is down considerably from the $300,000 to $534,100 appropriated for this program over the past 7 years. As a result, only 12 of the 40 projects will receive funding. You will be contacted soon, if you have not already been, regrading preceding with the contract agreement and necessary paperwork for your project, CorigratulationsI N you should have any questions about this allocation, or the Colorado Greenway Project, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, . 1% Incident Report #140343 FRASER WINTER PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT 79050 MAIN STREET, PO BOX 211 WINTER PARK, CO 80482 (970) 722-7779 FAX: (970) 726-8362 Event Info Date Reported 06/26/2014 Addr. Of Occ. 120 N ZERD( How Reported OFFICER OBSERVATION Time Reported 15:19 City FRASER Dispatch Disposition RPT Synopsis Criminal Mischief to town owned statue. Time Dispatched Time Arrived 15:20 15:20 Date Occ. Range District 06/26/2014 - 06/26/2014 P Agency 1 Event Status/Dispo Event Status/Disp FWP ACTIVE 06/26/2014 Classification Classffication Info Offense Code 18-4-501 Class DAMAGED PROPERTY Event M O Hate/Bias Motivation UNKNOWN Suspected Using NOT APPLICABLE Time Completed 15:25 Grid ROADPV Initial Investigator Followup Investigator JACOBSEN, MATTHEW JACOBSEN, MATTHEW COMPLErED Offense Desc, E _ CRIMINAL MISCHIEF H00 1 Subclass '�' d I' 4-,J�A 5 Ll''t.C] g CRIMINAL MI4C H1*1V� ,13.1 N Premise '- Auto Weapon Indicator OTHER LOCATION N Property DAMAGED Date Reported Status Property Type Model/Desc Serial No 06/26/2014 DESTROYED PROPERTY, OTHER WOODEN STATUE NA Damaged Value Property Location Property Quantity $500 120 ZEREX 1 Comments WOODEN STATUE PREVIOUSLY DAMAGED BY SUN AND WEATHER, NOW FURTHER DAMAGED BY UNKNOWN SUSPECT(S) rNarrativeµ _ _ V Written By: JACOBSEN, MATTHEW On 6/26/2014 I was notified that there had been some vandalism done to a wooden statue on Town of Fraser property. The wooden statue, which is a carving of a cowboy 'Bulldogging" a calf is located at 120 Zerex and is a part of an interpretive walkway owned and maintained by the Town of Fraser. I observed the statue was heavily damaged already by the sun and weather. So bad in fact that some of it was actually falling off. An unknown suspect(s) had taken large pieces of the rotten wood, including the cowboys face, and broken them offcompletely and left them on the ground. It is unknown when exactly this happened. I took photos of the damage I notified Burger, Lu Town Clerk for Town of Fraser. I also later spoke with Fraser Town Manager Durbin, Jeff who told me that his public works staffhad observed damage to the carving around 6/1.7/2014. No further information at this time. Jacobsen 0603 Grap9�ics DAMAGED CARVING Case lif�latla�eCTle11$ Initial Investigator JACOBSEN, MATTHEW Report Status APPROVED DAMAGEDCARVING Current Investigator JACOBSEN, MATTHEW Approved By Y BA RRA, ROY Approval History_ Status Approved By FINAL APPROVED YBARRA, ROY DAMAGED CARVING Event Status/Dispo Event Status/Dispo Date A CTN E 06/26/2014 Date Approved Solvability Percentage 06/27/2014 16:59 0.00% Date 06/27/2014 16:59 Investigator Team Name Date JACOBSEN, MATTHEW PATROL 06/26/2014 15:25 1 " + iALk- i r � vim_. _ �.i f`�i � � ��• Y r " + iALk- i r � %4s :-7- 9 - - i lig �� r sM � •n9. Al 4L Arl a .4 �7' e G lY�yyk f G f- -r Z , �� , Y •Y � �;� r � y + +' r ?!rJ 'fir i 1• -r,IOCI TOWN OF FRASER RESOLUTION 2014-07-02 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE TOWN OF FRASER GRANT APPLICATION FOR A LOCAL PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT FROM THE STATE BOARD OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND AND THE COMPLETION OF THE BRIDGE OVER FRASER WATER PROJECT. WHEREAS, the Town of Fraser supports the Great Outdoors Colorado grant application for the Bridge over Fraser Water. And if the grant is awarded, the Town of Fraser supports the completion of the project. WHEREAS, the Town of Fraser has requested (Amount of Grant) from Great Outdoors Colorado to construct a pedestrian foot bridge over a portion of the Fraser River and to enhance an existing social trail in the Cozens Ranch Open Space Park. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FRASER, COLORADO THAT: 1. The Board of Trustees of the Town of Fraser strongly supports the application and has appropriated matching funds for a grant with Great Outdoors Colorado. 2. If the grant is awarded, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Fraser strongly supports the completion of the project. 3. The Board of Trustees of the Town of Fraser authorizes the expenditure of funds necessary to meet the terms and obligations of any Grant awarded. 4. The project site is owned by Town of Fraser will be owned by Town of Fraser for the next 25 years. 5. The Board of Trustees of the Town of Fraser recognizes that as the recipient of a Great Outdoors Colorado Local Government grant the project site must provide reasonable public access. 6. The Board of Trustees of the Town of Fraser will continue to maintain Bridge Over Fraser Water in a high quality condition and will appropriate funds for maintenance in its annual budget. 7. If the grant is awarded, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Fraser hereby authorizes the Town Manager to sign the grant agreement with Great Outdoors Colorado. 8. This resolution to be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. DULY MOVED, SECONDED AND ADOPTED THIS 16th DAY OF JULY, 2014. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FRASER, COLORADO BY: Mayor ATTEST: (S E A L) Town Clerk