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Town Board Briefing May 7, 2014 Please note that Members of the Board may have dinner together @ 5:30 p.m. at the Fraser Town Hall. Also, note that there is no workshop and the regular meeting will begin at 6:00pm. However, the Board will be entering executive session until 7:00pm. Please find staff briefings in the packet along with related materials for all the discussion items. As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need any additional information. Jeff Durbin Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com FRASER BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 MEETING: Board of Trustees Regular Meeting PLACE: Fraser Town Hall Board Room PRESENT Board: Mayor Peggy Smith; Mayor Pro -Tem Philip Naill; Trustees; Katie Soles, Eileen Waldow, 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 Chief, Glen Trainor, Town Attorney Rod McGowan Others: See attached list Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Executive Session: For a conference with the Town's Attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions under C.R.S. Section 24-6- 402(4) (b) and for the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators, under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e) regarding a request for out of town water and sewer service. Trustee Naill moved, and Trustee Waldow seconded the motion to enter executive session. Motion carried: 7-0. Enter: 6:09 p.m. Exit: 6:55 p.m. Trustee Naill moved, and Trustee Soles seconded the motion to exit executive session. Motion carried: 7-0. Attorney's Opinion Required by C.R.S. 24-6-402(2)(d.5)(II)(B). As the attorney representing the Town of Fraser, I am of the opinion that the entire Executive Session, which was not recorded, constituted a privileged attorney-client communication. Rod McGowan, Town Attorney 2. Regular Meeting: Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda: Page 2 of 3 Trustee Soles moved, and Trustee Naill seconded the motion to approve the Agenda. Motion carried: 6-0. 4. Consent Agenda: a) Minutes — April 2, 2014 Trustee Miller moved, and Trustee Naill seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried: 6-0. 5. Open Forum: Patrick Brower: update on Grand County Initiatives activities since he was last before the Board. Herb Meyring: asked the Board to add a discussion item to a future agenda regarding water and wastewater fees. 6. Public Hearings: 7. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding: a) CR 804 Improvement Project Commissioner Newberry outlined the CR 804 project regarding Winter Park Ranch Water & Sanitations water line project and Grand County's CR 804 paving project. Tim Gagnon, engineer on the CR 804 project for Grand County, outlined the project, the breakdown of the project into 3 areas and projected costs for each section. The Board discussed the cost breakdowns and the funds available in the budget to cover the costs. Trustee Miller moved, and Trustee Naill seconded the motion to initiate the CR 804 Improvement Project on the portion of CR 804 within the town of Fraser, subject to final bids with 7/125 funding from the town of Fraser, the remainder from Grand County. Motion carried: 7-0. b) Resolution 2014-04-01 Winter Park Ranch Easement Agreement Winter Park Ranch Water and Sanitation would like to relocate the intake to WPR's augmentation ponds. The easement crosses Lot 5, Safeway -Fraser Marketplace within the Town of Fraser. Trustee Waldow moved, and Trustee Miller seconded the motion to approve the Resolution 2014-04-01 Winter Park Ranch Easement Agreement. Motion carried: 7-0. C) Leland Creek Underpass Jack Bestall, representing Cornerstone Winter Park Holdings, briefed the Board on the history of the PUC project. Page 3 of 3 The Town of Fraser will be an applicant on the project. A construction and maintenance agreement will be brought to the Town Board at a future date. d) Business Enhancement Grant Program TP Trotter briefed the Board on the Business Enhancement Grant Program and asked the Board for their support of the program in 2014. The BEG program had been suspended in 2013. Currently the budget has $10,000 to support this program. TM Nelson of Winter Park outlined some of the projects the Town of Winter Park has supported through their grant program. Trustee Soles moved, and Trustee Mather seconded the motion to approve the reinstatement of the Business Enhancement Grant Program. Motion carried: 7-0. e) Resolution 2014-04-02 Water & Wastewater Committee Appointments Trustee Soles moved, and Trustee Miller seconded the motion to approve the Resolution 2014-04-02 Water & Wastewater Committee Appointments of Peggy Smith, Ron Anderson, Dennis Soles, Steve Radcliffe, Philip Naill, Jane Mather and Eileen Waldow. Motion carried: 7-0. f) Planning Commission Appointments Trustee Clayton/Taylor expressed his interest in remaining on the Planning Commission. Trustee Soles moved, and Trustee Naill seconded the motion to approve Cody Clayton Taylor as the Board appointment to the Planning Commission. Motion carried: 7-0. 8. Other Business: Trustee moved, and Trustee seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion carried: - 0. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Lu Berger, Town Clerk '*KOM OKI ZWODMI • Aril 16, 2014 The Public Forum is an opportunity for the public to present their concerns and recommendations regarding Town Government issues to the Town Board. Those wishing to address the Town Board will be allowed a five-minute presentation. A maximum of six (6) people will be allowed to address the Town Board at each Public Forum. If a topic that you wish to discuss has been scheduled for a formal Town Board Meeting, we would ask that you reserve your remarks for that specific date and time. Topics that are in litigation with the Town will not be heard during this forum. All presenters are urged to: (1) state the concern; and (2) list possible solutions. Please keep the following guidelines in mind: • Remarks that discriminate against anyone or adversely reflect upon the race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sex, or marital status of any person are out of order and may end the speaker's privilege to address the Board. • Defamatory or abusive remarks or profanity are out of order and will not be tolerated. Anyone attending Town Board meetings must sign in to ensure accurate records and minutes. Sign your name, address, and topic of discussion on the sign in sheet. Thank you for your cooperation. NAME PHYSICAL ADDRESS Email address ONLY if you wish to receive the Board Agenda when posted PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY c '1 tt (C C ► r y ��1 �i i Gz 3 �_c ( 1 �i4' �, � f�(% fir, G �+`" ! <k✓ � , e V"� NAME �? 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THE PRESENCE OF LARGE SCALE EVENTS PRESENTS TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFITS AS A RESULT OF NEWCOMERS PURCHASING LOCAL GOODS AND SER- VICES THAT OUTWEIGHT THE INHERENT EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE LOCAL AREA. IN THE THIRD YEAR OF SNOWBALL (AND ITS FIRST YEAR IN WINTER PARK), OVER 96.4% OF ATTENDEES TRAVELED FROM OUTSIDE OF THE WINTER PARK AND FRASER AREAS. THE INFLUX OF PEOPLE POSITIVELY AFFECTS PRICING, STAFFING, AND REVENUES FROM EVERYTHING TO LODGING, RESTAURANTS, GAS STATIONS, SKI RENTAL SHOPS, & MORE. AFTER COLLECTING AND ANALYZING DATA FROM A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY OF OVER 500 SNOWBALL ATTENDEES, WE HAVE CALCULATED THAT BOTH LOCAL & NON -LOCAL ATTENDEES SPENT A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF MONEY IN CONJUCTION WITH SNOWBALL 2013. EXPENDITURES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, FOOD AND DRINK, ACCOMODATIONS, OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT AND SPENDING AT LOCAL RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS. AS WINTER PARK AND FRASER DO NOT BENEFIT DIRECTLY FROM LONG DISTANCE TRANSPORTATION COSTS, SUCH AS AIRFARE, THESE NUMBERS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE STUDY. THIS ECONOMIC IMPACT REPORT CONSIDERS ONLY THE DIRECT SPENDING BY LOCAL AND NON -LOCAL SNOWBALL ATTENDEES. ABOUT THE SNOWBALLMUSIC FESTIVAL THE SNOWBALL MUSIC FESTIVAL IS IN IT'S THIRD YEAR OF OPERATION, AND ITS FIRST IN THE TOWNS OF WINTER PARK & FRASER. IT IS AMONG THE LARGEST MUSIC FESTIVALS IN COLORADO AND TAKES PLACE ON ALARGE FIELD IN GRAND PARK. IT OCCURS IN MID - MARCH OVER THE COURSE OF THREE DAYS AND, IN ADDITION TO MUSICAL ACTS, ALSO INCORPORATES SEVERAL ARTISTIC AND WINTER -SPORTS ELEMENTS SUCH AS A NUMBER OF LOCAL VENDORS, FIREWORK DISPLAYS, ICE SCULPTING, AND ON-SITE BIG AIR DISPLAYS. ADDITIONALLY, THE FESTIVAL ORGANIZERS PRODUCE THE SNOWGLOBE MUSIC FESTIVAL, WHICH OCCURS OVER THE NEW YEARS WEEKEND IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA. THE SUBJECT OF THIS ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY IS THE 2013 SNOWBALL MUSIC FES- TIVAL, WHICH WAS HELD ON FRIDAY MARCH 8TH, 2013. THE FESTIVAL FEATURED SOME OF THE BIGGEST NAMES IN MUSIC, INCLUDING PRETTY LIGHTS, STS9, BIG GIGANTIC, KENDRICK LAMAR, PORTUGAL. THE MAN, ROBERT RANDOLPH AND THE FAMILY BAND, AND KREWELLA. IN TOTAL, OVER 36,000 FANS CAME FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO ATTEND SNOWBALL 2013 -- WITH THE VAST MAJORITY OF THEM ATTENDING ALL 3 DAYS. ATTENDEE SPENDING OF THE FESTIVAL THOUGH ATTENDEES DO SPEND ASIZEABLE AMOUNT OF MONEY BOTH ON FESTIVAL TICKETS AND ITEMS INSIDE THE ACTUAL EVENT, WE HAVE FOUND THAT EVEN MORE IS SPENT OUTSIDE OF THE FESTIVAL. BETWEEN ACCOMMODATIONS, TRANSPORTATION, BASIC NECESSITIES (SUCH AS FOOD AND DRINK), AND OTHER ENTERTAINMENT VENTURES, THE AVERAGE ATTENDEE SPENT SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS. THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS OUTLINE THESE EXPENDITURES IN GREATER DETAIL. LODGING EXPENDITURES OF THE ROUGHLY 500 SURVEY RESPONDENTS, 11.5% SAID THEY STAYED IN A HOTEL, RENTAL, OR CONDO. THE NEXT MOST POPULAR OPTION WASA`FRIEND'S HOUSE,' WHICH WAS SELECTED BY 23% OF RESPONDENTS. AFTER GENERALIZING THE LATTER MENTIONED PERCENTAGES ACROSS THE ENTIRE POPULATION OF ATTENDEES, WE ESTIMATE THAT 8,580 ATTENDEES PAID FOR LODGING IN WINTER PARK & FRASER COMMUNITIES. OUR SURVEY RESULTS THAT THE AVERAGE ATTENDEE TRAVELED IN A GROUP OF 4.1 PEOPLE AND STAYED FOR 2.9 NIGHTS, WHILE THE GROUP SPENT A TOTAL OF $196.80 ON LODGING EACH NIGHT. THIS AVERAGES OUT TO $48.00 PER PERSON, PER NIGHT, WHICH AMOUNTS TO $139 PER PERSON BEING SPENT ON LODGING OVER THE COURSE OF THE EVENT. USING OUR ESTIMATE OF 87580 LODGING ATTENDEES, WE APPROXIMATE THE TOTAL AMOUNT SPENT BY OUR 2013 ATTENDEES TO BE $171947 389. " 4 z _-_ 1 ri •-- ADDITIONAL SP r 4DING WHILE SNOWBALL DOES, PRESUMABLY, CONSUME THE MAJORITY OF EACH ATTENDEE'S TIME OVER THE COURSE OF THE THREE DAYS, THERE IS ALSO ASIGNIFI- CANT AMOUNT OF FREE TIME TO BE SPENT OUTSIDE OF THE EVENT, WHETHER THAT MEANS SHOPPING, EATING OUT OR SEEKING ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT. BECAUSE THE CITY OF WINTER PARK & FRASER EACH OFFER SUCH A WIDE RANGE OF DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS, WE FIND THAT THE AVERAGE ATTENDEE DOES SPEND A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF MONEY IN THE CITY ITSELF. BASED ON OUR SURVEY RESULTS, WE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE AVERAGE ATTENDEE SPENT OUTSIDE OF THE FESTIVAL. AFTER GENERALIZING THIS NUMBER ACROSS THE ENTIRE POPULATION OF ATTENDEES, WE HAVE CALCULATED THE TOTAL AMOUNT SPENT TO BE THE FOLLOWING CHART DEPICTS A MORE IN-DEPTH BREAKDOWN OF THE AVERAGE ATTENDEE EXPENDITURES: Other Act-mbes Entertainment (ex -SB) I $23.1.9 Dining Bar/Drink Expenses Shopping Other Car Expenses (Gas) Car Parking Taxis and Transport $31. i c $0.00 $10.00 $20.00 $30.00 $MOD $woo "M MA0 ADDITIONAL SPENDING [CONTINUED] PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE NUMBERS ARE CUMULATIVE AVERAGES OF BOTH LOCAL AND NON -LOCAL ATTENDEES. IT CAN BE REASONABLY ASSUMED THAT THE AVERAGE NON -LOCAL ATTENDEE WILL SPEND MORE THAN A LOCAL, AS THEY HAVE EASY ACCESS TO COST -REDUCING AMENITIES SUCH AS KITCHENS AND FULLY -STOCKED PANTRIES. FURTHERMORE, LOCAL ATTRACTIONS ARE FAR MORE LIKELY TO BE UTILIZIED BY TOURIST WHO APPRECIATE THE NOVELTY OF THESE ACTIVITIES. THUS, WHILE THE GROSS REVENUE IS AN ACCURATE DEPICTION OF THE AMOUNT OF MONEY SPENT IN WINTER PARK & FRASER, THE AVERAGE AMOUNT SPENT BY INDIVIDUAL ATTENDEES LIKELY HAS A WIDE VARIABILITY. i SUMMARY OF ATTENDEE SPENDING u UTS....- n F SHE 61 in USING THE DATA MENTIONED IN THE PREVIOUS TWO SECTIONS, WE HAVE DETER- MINED THAT THE AVERAGE LOCAL ATTENDEE SPENT OVER THE COURSE OF THE FESTIVAL. WHEN LODGING IS ALSO CONSIDERED FOR NON -LOCALS, THEIR AVERAGE SPENDING COMES OUT TO . PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE NUMBERS REPRESENT MONEY SPENT EXCLUSIVELY OUTSIDE OF THE FESTIVAL AND ALL OTHER EXPENSES, SUCH AS FESTIVAL PASS AND MERCHANDISE, ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT. AS A WHOLE, THIS MEANS THAT WITHIN THE CITIES OF WINTER PARK AND FRASER, WE ESTIMATE THAT WAS SPENT BY SNOWBALL ATTENDEES IN 2013. TOWN OF WINTER PARK, CO Town MARCH 2014r� SALES, LODGING, AND ACCOMMODATION TAX REPORT The Town of Winter Park Sales, Lodging, and Accommodation Tax Report examines tax collections for the month of March 2014, which were remitted to the Town in April 2014, and includes an analysis for the year-to-date results along with prior year results. SUMMARY RESULTS FOR SALES, LODGING AND ACCOMMODATION TAX For the month, March sales, lodging, and accommodations tax collections increased $38,000 (5%) as compared to 2013 and increased $35,000 (5%) as compared to budget. March 2014 is the third highest March sales tax collections in Town history. For March, Retail, Restaurant/Bar, Service/Other and Utilities reflect an increase over the prior year while Lodging remained flat. All areas had increases over the prior year with Downtown and Old Town/Ski Area Retail & Restaurant/Bar having the largest gains for the month. For the year through March, collections increased $85,000 (4%) as compared to 2013 and increased $88,000 (5%) as compared to budget. Old Town/Ski Area collected 52% of total tax while the Downtown area represents 36% of the year-to-date collections. For the ski season (Nov 2013 - Mar 2014), 2014 is trending higher than the prior ski season reflecting an increase of $256,000 (11 %) and is the second highest collections for a ski season in Town history. Current Month Year -To -Date YTD YTD 14-13 YTD 14-12 YTD 14-11 YTD 14-10 YTD 14-09 YTD 14-08 5% Tax 2014 2013 % 2012 % 2011 % 2010 % 2009 % 2008 % Sales Tax March March 14-13 March 14-12 March 14-11 March 14-10 March 14-09 March 14-08 5% Tax 2014 2013 % 2012 % 2011 % 2010 % 2009 % 2008 % Sales Tax 559,307 518,384 8% 456,085 23% 481,325 16% 469,333 19% 462,214 21% 585,527 -4% Lodging/Accommodation Tax 282,723 285,673 -1% 244,000 16% 246,277 15% 240,102 18% 215,961 31% 282,480 0% Monthly Total 842,030 804,057 5% 700,085 20% 727,602 16% 709,435 19% 678,175 24% 868,007 -3% Year -To -Date YTD YTD 14-13 YTD 14-12 YTD 14-11 YTD 14-10 YTD 14-09 YTD 14-08 5% Tax 2014 2013 % 2012 % 2011 % 2010 % 2009 % 2008 % Sales Tax 1,389,273 $1,317,408 5% 1,203,484 15% 1,221,060 14% 1,225,546 13% 1,264,772 10% 1,494,792 -7% Lodging/Accommodation Tax 605,502 592,407 2% 516,856 17% 535,219 13% 539,597 12% 502,450 21% 635,454 -5% YTD Total 1,994,775 1,909,815 4% 1,720,340 16% 1,756,279 14% 1,765,143 13% 1,767,222 13% 2,130,246 -6% 1 TAX COMPARISON BY INDUSTRY CLASS AND LOCATION The following compares sales, lodging and accommodations tax collections for the current month and year by sector and location of the business. The tax information at this level of comparison is only available for 2013 to 2009 tax collections. RETAIL MARCH TOTAL 2014 245,771 2013 228,702 14-13 % 7% 2012 186,441 14-12 % 32% 2011 205,968 14-11 % 19% 2010 211,409 14-10 % 16% 2009 188,917 14-09 % 30% 2008 259,964 14-08 % -5% Downtown 76,912 73,576 5% 59,753 29% 70,013 10% 78,180 -2% 64,974 18% Old Town/Ski Area 143,190 1 133,066 1 8%1 109,206 1 31% 1 119,882 1 19% 1 114,882 1 25% 1 107,552 1 33% May June July In County 11,603 1 7,204 1 61% 5,350 1 117% 1 4,674 1 148% 1 4,998 1 132% 1 5,094 1 1280 Outside County 14,066 1 14,854 1 -5% 12,133 1 16% 1 11,399 1 23% 1 13,349 1 5% 1 11,295 1 25% ' . YEAR-TO-DATE TOTAL 2014 574,453 2013 529,310 % 9% 2012 460,047 % 25% 2011 485,954 % 18% 2010 503,539 % 14% 2009 487,715 % 18% 2008 646,923 % -11% Downtown 186,159 178,914 4% 149,246 25% 172,905 8% 186,461 0% 166,236 12% Old Town/Ski Area 338,343 1 307,963 1 10%1 273,923 1 24% 1 279,604 1 21% 1 278,947 1 21% 1 289,951 1 17% May June July In County 15,051 1 10,187 1 48% 7,719 1 95% 1 7,153 1 110% 1 10,023 1 50% 1 9,177 1 64% Outside County 34,900 1 32,247 1 8% 29,159 1 20% 1 26,293 1 33% 1 28,107 1 24% 1 22,349 1 56% 2 RETAIL ■ zoo9 DOWNTOWN ■ 2010 $100,000 ■ 2011 $50,000 _ ■ 2012 ■ 2013 2014 January February March April May June July August September October November December RETAIL ■ 2009 OLD TOWN/SKI AREA ■ 2010 $200,000 ■ 2011 $100,000 $ ' . ' ' ' ' ■ � - _ � ■ _ - - - ■ 2012 ■ 2013 ■ 2014 January February March April May June July August September October November December 2 RETAIL - CONTINUED RETAIL IN COUNTY ■ 2009 $20,000 2010 $15,000 ■ 2011 $10,000 ■ 2012 $5,000 ■ 2013 $ , ■� 1 1' ■ , ■ ,� ■ 2014 January February March April May June July August September October November December $40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 RETAIL OUTSIDE COUNTY January February March April May June 3 -od—I — I A4 July August September October November December ■ 2009 ■ 2010 ■ 2011 ■ 2012 ■ 2013 ■ 2014 RESTAURANT & BAR $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 RESTAURANT & BAR DOWNTOWN January February March April May June i July August September October November December RESTAURANT & BAR OLD TOWN/SKI AREA January February March April May June July August September October November December 4 2009 2010 ■ 2011 2012 2013 2014 02009 2010 ■ 2011 02012 X12013 U 2014 14-13 14-12 14-11 14-10 14-09 14-08 MARCH 2014 2013 % 2012 % 2011 % 2010 % 2009 % 2008 % TOTAL 243,720 228,308 7% 200,936 21% 206,022 18% 182,945 33% 176,747 38% 241,393 1% Downtown 112,335 103,320 9% 93,932 20% 95,286 18% 73,021 54% 72,579 55% Old Town/Ski Area 131,385 124,987 5% 107,004 23% 110,736 19% 109,923 20% 104,168 26% $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 RESTAURANT & BAR DOWNTOWN January February March April May June i July August September October November December RESTAURANT & BAR OLD TOWN/SKI AREA January February March April May June July August September October November December 4 2009 2010 ■ 2011 2012 2013 2014 02009 2010 ■ 2011 02012 X12013 U 2014 14-13 14-12 14-11 14-10 14-09 14-08 YEAR-TO-DATE 2014 2013 % 2012 % 2011 % 2010 % 2009 % 2008 % TOTAL 613,103 597,897 3% 543,486 13% 556,385 10% 527,545 16% 539,730 14% 636,339 -4% Downtown 270,753 263,722 3% 249,082 9% 252,871 7% 218,110 24% 219,978 23% Old Town/Ski Area 342,351 334,175 2% 294,404 16% 303,514 13% 309,440 11% 319,752 7% $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 RESTAURANT & BAR DOWNTOWN January February March April May June i July August September October November December RESTAURANT & BAR OLD TOWN/SKI AREA January February March April May June July August September October November December 4 2009 2010 ■ 2011 2012 2013 2014 02009 2010 ■ 2011 02012 X12013 U 2014 L��] M 117,_Ce 11171 01,41J LODGING & ACCOMMODATIONS 14-13 14-12 14-11 14-10 14-09 $300,000 14-08 MARCH 2014 2013 % 2012 % 2011 % 2010 % 2009 % 2008 % TOTAL 282,723 285,673 -1% 244,000 16% 246,277 15% 240,103 18% 215,961 31% 282,480 0% LODGING & ACCOMMODATIONS 14-13 14-12 14-11 14-10 14-09 $300,000 14-08 YEAR-TO-DATE 2014 2013 % 2012 % 2011 % 2010 % 2009 % 2008 % TOTAL 605,502 592,407 2% 516,856 17% 535,219 13% 539,597 12% 502,450 21% 635,454 -5% LODGING & ACCOMMODATIONS TOTAL COLLECTED ■ 2009 $300,000 2010 $200,000 ■ 2011 $100,000 ■ 2012 � 2013 $- sT� ��� January February March April May June July August September October November December 2014 UTILITIES $60,000 $40,000 $20,000 January $50,000 $40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $- January UTILITIES IN COUNTY 14-13 14-12 14-11 14-10 14-09 March 14-08 MARCH 2014 2013 % 2012 % 2011 % 2010 % 2009 % 2008 % TOTAL 49,945 48,316 3% 49,741 0% 47,872 4% 52,660 -5% 79,079 -37% 79,164 -37% In County 33,102 31,183 6% 30,951 7% 29,802 11% 29,444 12% 36,083 -8% Outside County 16,843 17,133 1 -2% 18,790 1 -10% 18,070 1 -7% 23,216 1 -27% 42,996 1 -61% $60,000 $40,000 $20,000 January $50,000 $40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $- January UTILITIES IN COUNTY 14-13 14-12 14-11 14-10 14-09 March 14-08 YEAR-TO-DATE 2014 2013 % 2012 % 2011 % 2010 % 2009 % 2008 % TOTAL 157,907 154,624 2% 158,230 0% 143,769 10% 163,907 -4% 191,698 -18% 191,735 -18% In County 103,880 100,020 4% 96,733 7% 87,888 18% 93,400 11% 98,572 5% Outside County 54,027 54,604 1 -1% 61,497 1 -12% 55,881 1 -3% 70,507 -23% 1 93,125 1 -429/6 $60,000 $40,000 $20,000 January $50,000 $40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $- January UTILITIES IN COUNTY UTILITIES OUTSIDE COUNTY February March April May June July August September October November December ■ 2009 2010 ■ 2011 ■ 2012 ■ 2013 2014 ■ 2009 2010 ■ 2011 ■ 2012 ■ 2013 ■ 2014 J February March April May June July August September October November December UTILITIES OUTSIDE COUNTY February March April May June July August September October November December ■ 2009 2010 ■ 2011 ■ 2012 ■ 2013 2014 ■ 2009 2010 ■ 2011 ■ 2012 ■ 2013 ■ 2014 J SERVICE & OTHER MARCH TOTAL 2014 19,871 2013 13,058 14-13 % 52% 2012 18,967 14-12 % 5% 2011 21,463 14-11 % -7% 2010 22,319 14-10 % -11% 2009 17,472 14-09 % 14% 2008 5,007 14-08 % 297% Downtown 175 152 15% 135 30% 142 23% 1,129 -84% 1,800 -100% Old Town/Ski Area 1,908 2,173 -12% 2,295 -17% 2,317 -18% 2,132 -10% - - In County 1,616 798 103% 2,209 -27% 1,595 1% 1,463 10% 873 85% -58% Outside County 16,171 9,935 63% 14,328 13% 17,409 -7% 17,595 -8% 14,799 9% YEAR-TO-DATE TOTAL 2014 43,809 2013 35,578 14-13 % 23% 2012 41,720 14-12 % 5% 2011 34,952 14-11 % 25% 2010 30,556 14-10 % 43% 2009 45,630 14-09 % -4% 2008 19,796 14-08 % 121% Downtown 182 152 20% 135 35% 998 -82% 1,129 -84% 9,122 -98% Old Town/Ski Area 5,725 6,475 -12% 6,854 -16% 7,329 -22% 2,132 169% 3,024 89% In County 2,853 2,392 19% 3,212 -11% 2,224 28% 2,254 27% 6,795 -58% Outside County 35,048 26,559 32% 31,519 11% 24,402 44% 25,041 40% 26,689 31% SERVICE & OTHER $60,000 ■ 2009 $50,000 2010 $40,000 - $30,000 ■ 2011 $20,000 ■ 2012 $10,000 02013 _ ,� 1 $ �N 2014 January February March April May June July August September October November December 7 67_a *:_i_':(eTe7►Ti 17_1:7 [+��7■'L��Z�_�_� C�1� The following compares sales tax collections for the current month and year by location of the business. For lodging properties managed by a property management company, the lodging and accommodation taxes are reflected in the geographic area of the property management company offices. GEOGRAPHIC AREA MARCH Downtown 2014 306,682 2013 307,803 14-13 % 0% 2012 257,893 14-12 % 19% 2011 270,875 14-11 % 13% 2010 240,275 14-10 % 28% 2009 226,780 14-09 % 35% 2008 320,783 14-08 % -4% Old Town/Ski Area 441,946 415,145 6% 358,431 23% 373,778 18% 379,096 17% 340,254 30% 435,583 1% In County 46,322 39,188 18% 38,510 20% 36,071 28% 35,905 29% 42,050 10% 48,653 -5% Outside County 47,081 41,922 12% 45,251 4% 46,878 0% 54,160 -13% 69,090 -32% 62,989 -25% YEAR-TO-DATE Downtown 2014 715,528 2013 713,001 14-13 % 0% 2012 619,645 14-12 % 15% 2011 653,112 14-11 % 10% 2010 598,967 14-10 % 19% 2009 580,649 14-09 % 23% 2008 784,453 14-08 % -9% Old Town/Ski Area 1,033,487 970,806 6% 870,854 19% 899,327 15% 936,843 10% 929,864 11% 1,083,960 -5% In County 121,784 112,599 8% 107,664 13% 97,265 25% 105,677 15% 114,545 6% 123,130 -1% Outside County 123,976 113,410 9% 122,177 1% 106,575 16% 123,655 0% 142,163 -13% 138,704 1 -11% 2014 YTD TAX COLLECTION BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA In Count Outside Cty 6% y-\ 6%, idikDowntown 36% Old Town/Ski Area 52% 2013 YTD TAX COLLECTION BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA In County Outside Cty 6% N 7/0� Downtown 39% illjo Old Town/Ski Area 48% 1,000,000 900,000 800,000 700,000 60( 50( 40( 30( 20( 10( SALES, LODGING AND ACCOMMODATIONS HISTORICAL COMPARISONS SALES, LODGING AND ACCOMMODATION TAX COMPARISONS BY MONTH TOTAL COLLECTED it 1,000 I, 000 Woo 1,000 1,000 1, 000 ■ 1999 January 372,479 February 404,642 March 550,117 April 222,138 May 70,305 June 119,590 July 220,219 August 178,698 September 146,385 October 82, 968 November 121,591 December 463,068 132000 341, 800 445,121 605,464 219,294 107,309 150,670 250,192 188,581 138,097 98,319 153,809 477,376 ■ 2001 396,118 435,161 586,058 286,110 74,529 138,281 252,377 185,160 140,689 92,691 127,035 459,310 02002 437,866 464,721 634,021 200,114 67,944 136,732 258,112 179,879 132,364 99,136 151,316 487,690 02003 464,206 482,183 577,772 222,202 70,753 164,763 274,987 191,786 130,387 100,142 140,673 492,297 ■2004 465,636 482,218 599,007 195,530 73,016 149,574 245,261 190,902 157,771 96,273 147,306 520,560 ■ 2005 475,853 493,717 683,745 242, 039 79,180 153,385 232,108 194,043 171,087 105,951 155,031 580,456 ■ 2006 570,565 551,930 802, 785 321,874 84,686 189,148 273,277 225,736 227,240 129,595 210,441 659,792 ■ 2007 569,129 596,582 876,348 255,276 113,752 260,183 273,104 267,169 238,698 146,095 216,322 713,391 ■ 2008 641,147 621,092 868,007 233,065 104,450 216,318 224,060 179,559 175,072 111,701 157,267 614,364 ■ 2009 563,880 525,167 678,175 234,513 105,262 195,277 209,484 186,203 189,179 102,127 157,139 593,057 ■ 2010 512,902 542, 805 709,436 251,866 97,725 157,098 214,305 19Z812 165,332 9Z548 157,639 610,366 2011 502,871 525,807 727,602 25Z507 87,521 161,595 250,334 210,231 176,447 95,795 162, 091 600,981 2012 502,299 517,956 700,085 203,100 87,169 174,678 272,955 219,843 180,454 94,880 153,135 554,761 2013 552,586 553,172 804,057 235,256 100,679 179,821 276,326 227,057 216,822 103,947 194,643 684,180 2014 573,641 579,103 842,030 - - - - - - - - - SALES, LODGING & ACCOMMODATION TAX COLLECTION DOWNTOWN 400,000 350,000 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 January February March April May June i July i August i September I October I November I December E 2003 186,050 216,502 274,068 94,855 38,853 78,285 172,064 118,390 73,387 59,362 71,992 217,888 132004 189, 887 207,596 24 7, 987 81,394 41,700 85,062 150,598 108,521 89,811 53,559 75,232 239,742 0 2005 176,642 209,770 267,426 93,554 41,267 79,262 138,438 108,790 92,455 53,214 87,103 242,741 02006 204,761 221,968 309,736 103,529 42,822 99,396 161,219 119,911 110,464 64,862 90,392 257,854 ® 2007 217,699 229,852 334,603 93,599 48,448 102,629 139,872 150,255 106,139 65,071 79,112 270,895 ■ 2008 243,252 220,418 320,783 77,884 48,347 93,834 125,674 97,840 73,717 45,459 72,886 212,444 ■ 2009 181,728 172,141 226,780 78,035 49,152 94,181 114,744 87,776 77,334 48,662 69,072 220,810 ■ 2010 171,120 187,573 240,275 89,547 42,217 74,635 118,894 100,342 78,172 51,453 70,919 221,734 s2011 188,189 194,049 270,875 88,113 30,094 79,026 139,041 100,726 90,948 45,525 62,920 224,976 ■ 2012 173,074 188,678 257,893 70,038 35,506 90,502 150,484 111,248 88,797 45,321 60,855 199,407 ■ 2013 215,401 189,797 307,803 72,535 45,830 87,541 151,451 109,582 96,971 45,852 70,072 237,820 2014 201,092 207,754 306,682 10 SALES, LODGING & ACCOMMODATION TAX COLLECTION OLD TOWN/SKI AREA 500,000 450,000 400,000 350,000 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 January February March April 227,710 257,069 92,273 May June 2,985 28,593 July August September 74,198 48,645 21,358 October November December 207,026 ■ 2003 239,159 13,966 39,555 0 2004 231,985 231,628 303,503 80,802 4,662 26,255 62,663 48,560 34,494 13,614 41,203 208,826 02005 249,817 240,337 363,428 108,041 7,285 35,955 56,095 45,100 36,936 19,501 28,064 251,150 0 2006 302,207 276,069 422,156 174,404 6,586 35,812 73,267 59,996 33,638 15,911 66,392 301,244 M2007 273,567 298,106 432,215 97,126 10,623 46,527 50,493 49,150 38,265 21,253 57,948 301,586 ■ 2008 315,331 333,046 435,583 95,582 6,754 45,416 54,078 61,109 20,631 15,399 37,523 285,321 ■ 2009 303,241 286,369 340,254 104,929 12,762 34,105 56,234 57,955 41,304 17,884 44,810 271,322 ■ 2010 268,400 289,347 379,096 107,307 12,249 28,260 65,474 60,978 34,732 15,892 47,826 276,704 ■ 2011 252,370 273,178 373,778 110,331 12,499 30,164 78,773 76,461 41,354 15,951 49,806 261,944 ■ 2012 24 7, 243 265,180 358,431 81,254 11,503 41,207 83,663 70,982 36,857 12, 082 45,539 256,535 ■ 2013 263,498 292,164 415,145 105,716 9,356 38,613 86,923 79,443 49,618 13,533 69,390 309,713 2014 289,624 301,917 441,946 11 SALES, LODGING & ACCOMMODATION TAX COLLECTION IN COUNTY 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 January February March April May June July August September October November December ■2003 19,438 18,776 17,844 15,101 15,976 11,878 10,915 10,351 11,306 9,571 11,896 26,170 02004 19,232 18,366 19,494 17,714 12,728 12,706 9,567 10,818 12,595 11,144 11,287 28,812 ■ 2005 22,170 19,183 24,635 21,595 14,080 15,654 13,384 12,255 17,210 11,484 17,125 31,427 © 2006 31,834 24,882 28,583 21,213 16,998 21,677 16,108 16,757 23,420 19,132 21,852 38,638 22007 27,327 27,338 48,020 25,622 21,607 44,572 22,868 19,918 44,524 23,183 31,980 54,043 ■ 2008 38,948 35,529 48,653 29,698 25,836 35,563 15,733 5,000 18,460 17,866 18,435 50,805 ■ 2009 39,984 32,511 42,050 27,386 25,237 19,262 16,756 15,722 20,093 17,179 23,712 36,765 ■ 2010 39,497 30,275 35,905 29,009 23,882 18,869 16,018 14,864 16,767 14,785 17,426 48,425 ■ 2011 31,796 29,399 36,071 30,914 24,152 20,177 13,418 14,569 17,957 15,592 20,855 40,472 ■ 2012 38,162 30,992 38,510 28,413 21,093 18,348 15,047 15,259 21,503 14,584 22,724 39,260 ■ 2013 35,340 38,071 39,188 30,223 25,179 25,377 18,257 19,097 33,002 20,257 22,001 42,911 w2014 41,191 34,272 46,322 12 SALES, LODGING & ACCOMMODATION TAX COLLECTION OUTSIDE COUNTY 100,000 90,000 80,000 70,000 ►, 000 ►, 000 ►, 000 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INC Jill Mir - LT e . w� .•' Vii' r y;a h 'rM-0 i n a / NM u 640 6 d�4 tlpwvb�.:v'yo p How did it go? u 640 6 d�4 tlpwvb�.:v'yo p Festival Attendance: • so,000+ Friday • 11,Ooo+ Saturda • so,000+ Sunday Lodging : • Lodging folks tell us everything was sold out beyond Granby • Estimates of total rooms andf d i ff i c u It to o b t a i n • Lodging folks report that they did no AIN 0 experience any unusual problemsIMEMEMINIMEMAMMMI IMM®®®®® • Lodging Tax returns will note b 11 nt i I J n oRo IR � oftDOMMEMM®M ERMIEIM ME u u e ... • Lodging folks report that they did no AIN 0 experience any unusual problemsIMEMEMINIMEMAMMMI IMM®®®®® Sales Tax Returns: • Fraser • Winter Park • FraserValley • Granby Not Available until Jun (Reported for Month) N�c IOPV�'&R �4�ts Wastewater treatment flows: • These numbers directly reflect numbers of guests staying in Fr Winter Park, and Meadowridg MEN • Flows during SnowBall weeke comparable to last Christmas/N Year weekends. Water Production: *Water production in the Fraser Water System for the weekend exceeded the levels typically experienced at Christmas, in fact they were higher than we have exp -ren - mm�®®mon during the last few yearsm *Grand County Water and Sanitation #1 experienced similar increased ,,rc -1 — ....�.vu_�������oil na ar3 dxi6Eb8�'I�ab a d`3 ouc 3a YebEIBEF�������������m�mmmmmm *Winter Park Ranch production was high] ower than they had anticipated ao a Ent �a St�mmm�m®®®mmm®Eon mo® First Transit numbers: ' 7,253 Friday a``aas � MSM I�����®�®®®®®®®®®®®� 3a!' • 8,021 Saturday ' 4,873 Sunday z _ sb MORI 1 § �1 boll, ,R, V4 11gqq P1 • 20,147 Total and ride shuttle numbers) a``aas � MSM I�����®�®®®®®®®®®®®� • include (does not park'110000001 MI and ride shuttle numbers) Parking: • We provided shuttle parking h®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® �I����®®�9®� MOMMM ®®®®®MMM"Mawwwwr� A Tmm could accommodate a roxi n� at & IMI M. ®®®I®®SEE® ...........1®1MMM p p �� � ®® ®®®®®®®®®MOON®®®®®®, ,500 cars��®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®. • These lots were never morethat .-A... fu I I NONE " EG'FP,'kB2t tPB& TdaB2GLFIRM�M�®®®®®®®®®®. raw: d, • No reports of parking problems fr other areas throughout communit .......... A 12 r The Chamber of Commerce distributed a Snowball Survey to Businesse • Over 45o responses receiVA • Results are pending MEMEM Incident Management Goals • Ensure the safety of participants, event staff, and public safety/public works personnel • Provide a professional and courteous pr -®® ::::::::::®®... 12 during t h e event that promotes p u '®®®®®® ®® ®'®®:::::::::::::all�I�IIII! 'Q f o r t h e eve n t a n d t h e c o m m u n ity • Identify a n d mediate a n y incident s o® conditions that would impactpublic-®®� ®®.® the event or in the surrounding communit • Ensure the safe and efficient movement pedestrian and vehicular traffic � WNNEM®NN ® Venue related incidents: • 93 Liquor Violations • 17 Drug Possession • 7 DUI or DUI Drugs • 1 A s s a u It o n a n Off i c r • 2Violation of a Protecti66, �Ir • 16 Traff i s Acc i d e nts d�I • Not necessarily related t • 1/z% of festival attendees d dededa�d8i�a�d a 9 §�dt�e de3k��d § tiauK�9�dd��� • § n d§§b� d�rd���§aPARWRI.d 6, axa�e.OE212�� §W�00124o Detox 0� ' 33 Medical Transports • 1/z% of festival attendees d dededa�d8i�a�d a 9 §�dt�e de3k��d § tiauK�9�dd��� Incident Management Resources: • Number of Public Employees • 130-150 per day • Incident Management Expenses: • Approximately $35,000 per,,, • (most of which were soft exp ®®®®®®®® No No Town of Fraser overtime ex ens M®®::: • S®®®®®® ®®®®®® No •Approximately s 6, oo oPRO WE 0 ® • (Saturday snow drove this coT MUMMY • Town of Fraser equipment purchases Approximately • Invoices still pending WMEMEMMEMEMEMEMEME x 044 Incident Management Debrief: Generally, all involved feel that given our performance durin ry event, we are prepared to haj®® a n type of i n c i d e n After action debrief schedule • After Action Plan pendinc u 640 6 644 tlpwvb� �."o p What's next? a,,... We w i l l c o n t i n u e t o p u l l t o g e t h e r n u m b e r MIN®®®® .3AM®®®®®®®®®® ®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®NIM®®® review business survey results, and wi you apprised in order to facilitate you "2! consideration of the future ofthese t events in Fraser In the meantime.... *The inter -jurisdictional cooperation demonstrated during the planning a of this event was remarkable 11::x::::::::::® •All the operations folks presented a v professional and welcoming face to our •Many thanks to all those who worked tireli during public safety operations "[ 11 i ►��1' u 640 ¢ d4u N'Uv A."o 9 ..bPRU,�,;;n ®®®®®®®Emma&rt+ia. u u ilano ,a �M®I 6Rti a M1111 amore 000..,aoobBink@®I MARCH 8-10 • WINTER PARK, COLORADO SNOWBALL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 PRESS COVERAGE — PART II Fraser Colorado.com Snowball Music Festival The SnowBall team is extremely excited for our move to Winter Park for the 2013 edition of the SnowBall Music Festival. The SnowBall Music Festival is the original outdoor winter music festival in North America -- combining entertainment, action sports, and cultural elements of the Colorado mountain lifestyle to create something truly unique. The primary goal of our event is to provide a world-class entertainment experience for our fans in a safe and welcoming environment. The preservation and promotion of the SnowBall 'community' is paramount to our mission statement and we strive to do everything we can to make our visit as enjoyable as possible for all parties involved. Our team has taken numerous steps to seek feedback from our community hosts and fans, both past and present, to help improve the safety and success of SnowBall 2013. The SnowBall Music Festival will arrive in Winter Park/Fraser on Friday, March 8, 2013 and will last until Sunday, March 10, 2013. The three-day festival will be held at Grand Park, which is located at 44 Market Street, Fraser, CO 80442. The event will feature multiple stages hosting an eclectic mix of some of the world's most celebrated artists. The musical styles range from up- and-coming hip-hop star Kendrick Lamar to slide guitarist Robert Randolph to Colorado's own Pretty Lights - one of the top electric DJ / producers on the scene today. Two of the stages will be covered with tents while the main stage will be outdoors, facing toward the Grand County skyline. Additional heated structures onsite include the heat lounge, VIP tent, and various concession tents. The SnowBall Music Festival will attract between 8,000 and 12,000 attendees per day. We understand events of this magnitude can create temporary disruptions within the community and we ask you for your patience. The overwhelming majority of visitors are respectful and gracious and come ready to spend money within the community. Our goal as event organizers is to turn the minor inconveniences during the 3 -day event period into a long-term sustainable boost to the local economy. Our recaps with host communities for both SnowBall and its sister festival, SnowGlobe, have uncovered a strong return on investment and, therefore, major support from the business community at large. The SnowBall Music Festival's entrance into Grand County and Winter Park / Fraser brings with it an endless canvas on which to enhance the festival experience. The vast landscape is surrounded by Colorado's Rocky Mountains, which will serve as the backdrop for not only great music but also innovative design, live performance artists, freestyle big air expos and national brand displays. Among the most exciting elements of our events from a fan and community perspective are our late night offerings, which place a number of our festival acts throughout the town. The result is a South by Southwest (Austin, TX) feeling with nationally renowned artists performing in intimate bar and club settings. Community Concerns Our goal is to work with the community to deliver a safe and well-managed experience for all attendees and resort guests. As a result of public input from our previous SnowBall events in Avon, CO and its sister festival, SnowGlobe, in South Lake Tahoe, we have gathered valuable information and recommendations to implement in Winter Park. Noise • Limitations have been placed on decibel levels • Overall site design addresses sound placement noise mitigation. • Sound experts have been consulted on sound mitigation • Only the main stage will be active after 9:30pm • Main Stage curfew is 11pm Friday and Saturday and 10pm on Sunday Trash / Water • "Leave no trace" is our policy • A comprehensive waste management plan will be implemented, including an increase in the number of trash receptacles inside and around the venue. • Scheduled site walks will take place following the event and after final snowmelt to assure all event -related trash concerns are properly taken care of. • Event clean up teams will focus on the site, parking areas and surrounding areas to leave the grounds in a better condition than which we found them. • Recycling containers will be on site • Free water refill station will be onsite • Refillable water bottles will be on sale to reduce the amount of plastic bottle waste. • Volunteers and staff will be required to routinely empty venue trash and recycling bins and ensure hot -spot areas (including entrance/exits) have adequate waste disposal capacity. Parking Festival attendees are encouraged to park at their lodging property and take the lift bus to the event. The bus system will run complete routes until 2:30am each day of the festival. In order to insulate residents from "overflow parking" created during this event, certain adjacent areas will be designated as permit only parking areas. Park & Ride Lots: Bus transportation will be provided during the event and attendees are encouraged to park at the pick-up stations and ride the shuttle to the venue. Areas designated for park & ride are: • Fraser Valley Sports Complex (The Ball Fields) • Colorado Adventure Park • John Works Arena • Bank of the West • Various other lots around the community Attendee parking PAY lots will be at the following locations: • Millennium Bank • Rendezvous Local Business Integration We encourage local business participation and outreach to SnowBall fans. Many businesses in our host community the last few years, Avon, CO and our sister festival host city, South Lake Tahoe, have recorded record sales numbers. Those cities, along with the event organizers, encouraged local business owners to offer "SnowBall" specials. Please contact the Chamber for suggestions and ideas on how your business can stimulate sales during this event weekend. Ideas include extending regular business hours, limited -time offers, posting SnowBall welcome signs and placing an ad in our festival program guide. Schedule • Friday, March 8, 2013 — 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm • Saturday, March 9, 2013 — 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm • Sunday, March 10, 2013 — 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm Other Considerations • AEG and SnowBall will utilize an internal event staff of more than 40 people • Approximately 75 security guards per day will be brought in to assist with event management. These professionals have experience in major Front Range sporting and music events. • Medical — A highly qualified medical event staff with large scale sporting and festival history will create an onsite mini -hospital to handle almost all medical needs. Visit the SnowBall Music Festival's website at www.snowballmusicfestival.com to purchase tickets, find out more information on the concert and more! SnowBall Music Festival What you need to know! When • Friday, March 8, 2013 — 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm • Saturday, March 9, 2013 — 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm • Sunday, March 10, 2013 — 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm Other things you should know • Expect traffic delays throughout the weekend especially at First and Second Street (the entrance to the Grand Park Recreation Center) and the Winter Park Downtown Corridor during the weekend. Pyrotechnics and Fireworks will be displayed during the evening performances More information? Visit www.snowballmusicfestival.com Westword SnowBall Music Festival 2013 tipsheet: The eight must -see acts you should catch Sunday March 10, 2013 -4 1 y A,: Ah, yes, Sunday morning coming down. I believe that's how Kris Kristofferson once described the tail end of an epic bender, what, with no way to hold his head in a way that didn't ache and what have you. Hopefully you didn't go too hard the past two days; there's still one day of great music to look forward to. Nothing like a little hair of the dog to get you going. While you've been nursing your hangover and trying to get your wits about you, we've pulled together another list of must -see acts for today. Keep reading to see what made the list. Oh and if you stayed behind in the city, worry not: There's some great shows to check out tonight. SURFER BLOOD - MAIN STAGE, 03:45 - 04:45 References to sun and surf are integral/inevitable parts of the Surfer Blood's tropical soundscape, but it's the young dudes' sense of humor that may contribute most to the band's longevity (see the video for "Swim," featuring a Mickey and Minnie Mouse beating the crap out of a guy with a walker). Surfer Blood makes music that could have happened fifteen years ago, but it sits nicely between contemporaries like Wavves and Vampire Weekend while paying obvious homage to the Beach Boys' early time in the sand. AEROPLANE - GROOVE TENT, 02:30 - 03:45 Yes, disco follows a formula. But Belgian - Italian producer Aeroplane (AKA Vito De Luca) isn't thinking small when it comes to the genre. He's not even concerned with floor fillers. In fact, he's aiming for nothing short of cosmic disco rapture, taking his cues from the 70s prog rock giants like Pink Floyd just as much as Italo-disco masters like Giorgio Moroder. The epic musicality of De Luca's productions is apparent in 2010 debut long player We Can't Fly, which garnered rave reviews from both the mainstream music press and underground EDM critics. In other words, he's found that rare balance between pop accessibility and underground cred. But fluff aside, Aeroplane's product is still disco, which means he's here to make you boogie. MICHAL MENERT - GROOVE TENT, 02:30 - 03:45 Laying low in Colorado and working on new tunes in the studio, Pretty Lights Music artist Michal Menert returns to SnowBall once again. With solo and collaborative sets last year (Menert works with PLM artist Paul Basic in the super -combo Half Color), Menert obviously struck a chord with both the promotors and fans, as he's slated for a prime closing day slot. Sure to bring the fire, Menert is always full of new music and remixes and playing during the day, as strange as it seems to party while the suns still up, is one of the best parts of being at SnowBall. Tune your ears to the groove tent, and you'll hear Menert wailing away on the MPC with unstoppable passion that sends you into a post -lunch frenzy. ROBERT RANDOLPH - MAIN STAGE, 05:15 - 06:30 Robert Randolph may be the most original artist to erupt from contemporary music since Jimi Hendrix shouldered a white Stratocaster and played left-handed electric rock-and-roll lightning. Randolph's instrument and style of choice are decidedly different from Hendrix's; he plays the pedal steel, a guitar long associated with the mournful weep of country music, and he uses it in the service of sacred steel, a gospel style that evolved in the earliest part of the 20th century, in the House of God arm of the Pentecostal Church. At the age of seventeen, Randolph learned the pedal steel from an uncle; over the course of a summer, the teen- ager evolved from a pupil with no apparent talent for music into a master of jaw - dropping proportions. TENNIS - BALLROOM, 06:30 - 07:30 Shortly after forming, Tennis released two 7 -inches that generated a flurry of widespread acclaim that led to the Denver band being picked up by Fat Possum Records, who issued 2011's Cape Dory and 2012's Young & Old. For last year's follow-up, the band enlisted Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney to produce. While it would have been easy for the group to rely on the formula that worked for its debut, the members challenged themselves to take the music in a different direction, and crafted material that carries more heft than its predecessor without losing the breezy insouciance that made the early songs so immediately captivating. The lyrics this time out didn't come from Riley and Moore's personal experiences, as they had on Cape Dory. Instead, paradoxically, Moore's words aim for universal expressions of subjective truths. FLYING LOTUS - GROOVE TENT, 07:45 - 08:45 Flying Lotus is one of the most innovative electronic producers out right now. Born Steven Ellison but better known these days by his stage handle, the L.A.-based artist began making beats at the age of fourteen, and with his omnivorous taste in music, he's gone on to create lush, detailed music with a soothing flow and depth that could never be classified purely as hip-hop, or ambient, or EDM, or anything in particular, really. Rather, Flying Lotus makes the kind of music you have to take on its own terms with the ensuing reward of merely enjoying the work of an artist with a truly developed imagination and honed creativity. GRIZMATIK - MAIN STAGE, 07:00 - 08:00 Worlds collided in the best way possible when GRiZ (aka Grant Kwiecinski) and Gramatik (aka Denis Jaravesic), joined forces for to create the jazzy, funkadelic and all around heavy -hitting super collaboration of Grizmatik. With the first release appropriately titled "Digital Liberation is Mad Freedom" (a play on their respective solo albums), the demand for more creations was instant. Combining the hip-hop heavy background of the pair's own saxophone and jazz upbringing, Grizmatik has made cameo appearances at festivals all over the country. As a veteran of SnowBall, Gramatik is no stranger to the elements, but teaming up with GRiZ on the bill as Grizmatik will give listeners a whole new appreciation for both artist's creations. STS9 - MAIN STAGE, 08:30 - 10:00 Colorado is a favorite spot for many artists, but few are welcomed with such open arms on a regular basis as the Athens, Georgia -based psychedelic jam rockers Sound Tribe Sector 9. After a successful New Year's Eve three - night run, the quintet returned for some shows in Telluride before making their SnowBall headlining debut. With the lighting design done by none other than the master of spectral layering, Saxton Waller, STS9's set will surely be the best way for a snow filled weekend to close out. Based on some set lists we've seen from the past few shows, it's a safe bet that their closeout set will take a monumental turn after what might be one of the most spiritual build-ups that Winter Park resort will ever see. The Festival Guy SnowBall Music Festival Day 1 Review March 9, 2013 [VIDEO HERE] N r re r sNk14 Coming back to SnowBall is a really special experience for me. It was only two years ago that I attended the first ever SnowBall for my first festival ever. I feel like we both have come a really long way since then. SnowBall really committed to maximizing the crowd experience by adding art. There was art that glowed with LED lights, art that shot fire, and there was even a string of glowing LED balloons that lite up the sky. I don't think most festival organizers really understand how much art adds to the festival experience. The music yesterday was the perfect example of what a festival should be. My favorite artists of the day included American Royalty, The Presets, Porter Robinson, Kendrick Lamar, and of course Big Gigantic. Seeing Big Gigantic in their home state of Colorado is a really uplifting experience. They tell everyone how much they love them and how Colorado is the best state to play a show. This brings me to the main point as to why SnowBall is such a great festival, the crowd. The crowd at SnowBall is the best you will find at any festival. Everyone is beyond friendly and the entire crowd seems to talk to each other like they are already friends. It's such a wonderful way to start the festival season. Tonight promises more of the same. Instead of Big G playing for their home crowd it will be Pretty Lights doing the same. The lineup for today is even more jam pact with top to bottom talent that the crowd is going to love. If you are debating on making the trip- DO IT! Just make sure to dress warm as tonight is going to be a cold one. Look for the guy in the Zebra fur coat and come say hi. Bandwagon Magazine The Hidden Gems of Snowball Music Festival March 8, 2013 By Sean Hunter, James Garcia, Jordan Wood We'll have coverage of some of the best acts of Snowball early next week on our blog, but this month in our print issue we featured some of our favorite performers from this year's event. Here are the BandWagon staff's picks for the hidden gems of the 2013 Snowball Music Festival. Rubblebucket The indie-dance band Rubblebucket is performing at this year's Snowball Music Festival, and if you're going you should definitely check them out. Based out of Brooklyn, these crazy cats know how to put on a show. They usually go all out on stage with theatrics and fun interactive elements. Lead singer and saxophonist Annakalmia Traver is such a spunky delight, and when she runs through the crowd you can just tell she loves every single person that came out to appreciate their unique brand of music. The band consists of multiple horns, saxophones and other unconventional instruments along with a talented guitarist, bassist and percussionist. They jam so hard in so many styles, it's difficult to set a good classification for these guys: afrobeat, funk, dance, awesome. But above all, you can really feel the love with these guys on stage. Filled with catchy hooks and glaring talent, the large group of musicians propel you through poppy reggae and psychedelic wind -instrumentation that's guaranteed for a good time. And they're really cool in person too. They are not skittish around their admirers, sometimes welcoming people to chill with them. I'm sure they'd split a spliff with you if you offered. - James Garcia Tennis Tennis is one of Colorado's best -kept secrets. The indie pop duo is comprised of married couple Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley, who started Tennis after a sailing trip on the Eastern Atlantic Seaboard. Their first album, Cape Dory, was released in 2011 and was inspired by the couple's time at sea. The band's unique to-fi sound garnered attention and awarded them many touring opportunities after its release. Tennis' second album, Young & Old, was released last year and was produced by Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney. Carney's influence brought Tennis to a new level, getting them attention from Rolling Stone Magazine and National Public Radio. The band's first hit song off Young & Old was the upbeat pop tune "Orgins." The band made a music video for the song that featured footage shot during a snowstorm in the Rocky Mountains by a friend of the band. The video has over 1,800 views on YouTube and cemented Tennis as one of Colorado's greatest underground successes on the verge of breaking out. For now, fans of the band can see them play shows all over Colorado and around the country regularly. - Sean Hunter Bestfriends Bestfriends is made up of two actual longtime friends from Chicago, Nick Scalise (guitar and lead vocals) and Gregory Shanahan (vocals and keys.) Bestfriends is a newer band that has only been touring for a year, but Scalise and Shanahan are not rookie musicians. Bestfriends write, record, and produce all of their own music, and do it in a manner that make them appear to be music business experts. After only playing shows for one year, Bestfriends have managed to make an impression on the electro music scene. Their contagious melodies accompanied with Scalise's smiling face and joyous vocals create a sound that is enjoyable for anyone, without being too generic. Bestfriends played a crowd -moving show in Greeley back in January, and along with playing Snowball, they are also scheduled to play other music festivals this year, including Electric Forest and SXSW. Bestfriends are skilled musicians that create tracks that are catchy and upbeat, and their performance skills are just as impressive. These talented guys may be well-educated and experienced in their field, but by no means are they rigid. Snowball attendees should expect a show that is full of dancing and good vibes. They may be small now, but they are about to become huge, and definitely an essential stop on any electro fan's Snowball agenda. -Jordan Wood Grizmatik Electronic performance combo Grizmatik, comprised of electronic DJs Griz and Gramatik, are known for their incredible dance beats and catchy drops. The newly - formed duo combines their talents to produce "Digital Liberation Is Mad Freedom (DLIMF)," one of the hottest new tracks for electronic dance music today. The song has more than 190,000 plays on SoundCloud and has been grabbing the attention of listeners who are looking for raunchy drops, uplifting melodies, and a chill jam band style all in one show. Gramatik's stylish funk and dance beat bounce mixes with Griz's hard drops and captivating electronic melodies to create an unforgettable set for Snowball 2013. Gramatik has been making music since the late '90s but only started making electronic music in 2008. Griz, on the other hand, has created soulful music since he was 13. Both musicians have a strong passion for music and work hard to create the fullest, most artistic beats they can with their years of music production experience. Although the two have shows all over the U.S. throughout the summer separately, Snowball is currently the only event the unique electronic/soul/dance duo has scheduled. There is no doubt that Grizmatik is one of the most anticipated concerts at this year's Snowball Music Festival. -John Hann CZ117D71 1I Veteran producers Parson and Lemiwinks united forces in 2010 to create the Austin, Texas duo Run DMT and have been shaking up the electronic music industry ever since. The DJ team is known for their grimy heavy bass and entrancing psychedelic melodies that create the group's unique sound and euphoric feel. Although the duo has only been together since 2010, their debut song "Bro 2.0" hit the top of the dubstep charts, as well as their song "Drop Top," which topped the drum and bass charts. The DJ duo dropped their album Union of Opposites in 2012 and have played at several larger music festivals, such as Camp Bisco and the Electronic Daisy Carnival. Run DMT will be an excellent show for any fan looking for some filthy bass tracks and euphoric captivating melodies. Even though Run DMT is lower on the Snowball line up, their concert will be a remarkable show full of psychedelic lights and sounds to keep fans pumped. Come see how this newly formed electronic dance duo has made such a strong impression on the electronic music industry over the past few years. -John Hann Robotic Pirate Monkey Not only does Robotic Pirate Monkey have a kickass name, they also lay the beats down fresh -like. Consisting of Boulder boys Andrew Hathaway, Matt Berryhill, and Matt Flesher, this trifecta of electronic excellence demands to be danced to. Face -melting breakdowns and hip-hop inspired beats laid over killer bass lines and stellar vocal samplings, make this a very smart electronic trinity. Robotic Pirate Monkey combines massive electro -elements with samples from music of the past. Sometimes it sounds like old movie scores and other times it's an orchestra or classical guitar being smashed into the 21st century with dub enthusiasm and killer synths. But the approach is always fresh. Their name really does them justice: they are a creature of both a digital and biological nature that has come to plunder your ear virginities. There's plenty of quality electronic music to experience this year, but it would be a shame to spend all your time at Snowball on the big names in electronic when there's an evil monkey in the closet on the next stage over, doing sonic tricks for bananas. And they're local musicians, which should always be a point of pride when talking about northern Colorado. -James Garcia Polica Polica may be the indie band with the most eyes fixated on its prospective career. Made up of Minnesota-based singer Channy Leaneagh and producer/musician Ryan Olson, Polica is a moody pop outfit who utilize synth vocals and R&B music to craft a sound that sets itself apart. After releasing their first album Give You The Ghost in early 2012, the band has been loading on the admiration. Grammy winner and former indie secret Bon Iver told Rolling Stone Magazine "They're the best band I've ever heard." Polica is known for the group's live shows, which feature two drummers and Leaneagh's distinctive dance moves. Their impressive performances have garnered the attention of many major media outlets that cite Polica as one of the next big things in music. Their songs "Amongster" and "Lay Your Cards Out" have been featured in network television shows. The band describes their sound as "dark pop music" but listening to Polica is a much more rich experience than advertised. Leaneagh notes that the band's name comes from the Polish word meaning policy, and Polica acts an unwritten code between the band mates to always remain polite. Luckily for their fans, Polica's music is anything but. - Sean Hunter Ski -Hi News Let the Snowball begin March 8, 2013 By Reid Tulley The SnowBall Music Festival rolls into town this weekend bringing with it an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 people, more than 50 different artists and bands, and a party that is sure to be unforgettable. Local businesses are certainly bracing for the crowds. Plaza Liquor in Winter Park is stocking two to three times what they normally keep in the back to make sure they can continue to quench the thirst of all of the guests that will be calling this small town home for next three days. Restaurants are filling fridges and making late night menus for the SnowBallers, while hotels and supermarkets are hiring extra security to make sure everyone follows the rules during the weekend. "We are preparing for something similar to three nights of New Year's Eve," said James Leveridge, general manager of Pinnacle Lodge. "We just want to limit the damage and move on." Crosstown traffic One thing the festival is sure to bring to the county is traffic like many here have never seen. Expect heavy traffic and delays along U.S. Highway 40 throughout the weekend, with the heaviest flows starting around 1 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and noon on Sunday and continuing each night until around 6 p.m. This will be when the majority of festival -goers are anticipated to be filing into the event. Also immediately after the show, around 10 or 11 p.m., traffic and related delays are expected to peak. A large amount of planning that has gone into traffic control during the festival and the main goal is to keep things moving, said Glen Trainor, Fraser -Winter Park chief of police and incident commander for the duration of the music festival. Good to know Some of the more important information for festival -goers to know before the show includes which bus route their hotel is located on so they can find their way home after the show. Lodging companies will be handing out bus route cards that bus patrons will need to determine how to return to their lodging. Another important note to be made by festival attendees is there will be no re-entry into the festival past 7 p.m. Before 7 p.m., snowball attendees are free to come and go out of the venue, but after 7 p.m. they will not be allowed back in. An app called FOMO Sonar will be available to be used by festival -goers to find restaurants, bars, retail locations, services, restaurant specials, and the like. SnowBallers will be able to follow "pings" to different establishments throughout Winter Park and Fraser to find drink and meal deals as well as activities and other available openings and deals. Don't forget that daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10, when clocks should "spring forward" an hour. Reverb SnowBall music festival 2013: The shows you shouldn't miss March 7, 2013 By Dylan Owens [PHOTO GALLERY HERE] One of the best parts of any festival is discovering new music. You're walking to get an overpriced grilled cheese, and a chord progression suddenly catches your ear. Suddenly, you forget about bread and cheese and your on a mission to get a better listen. Before you know it, you're halfway in the crowd, yelling, "Who are these guys?!" at the enlightened strangers around you that already knew: this band rocks. The 2013 Snowball Music Festival has more than its share of top shelf headliners—you know that. But down below the first two lines of the bill, it also has plenty of lesser- knowns just waiting to distract you from your grilled cheese. To save you the guesswork, we took six Snowball headliners and matched them to their unsung counterparts at the festival to help you make those "aha!" moments less far between. If you like Big Gigantic, check out The Floozies. Like Boombox before them, Big Gigantic set themselves apart from the mess of electronic DJs out there by mixing live saxophone and drums in with their digitized block -rocking beats. The Floozies are the latest duo in the lineage of live-tronica, but with a few drops of Girl Talk thrown into the mix. A typical song goes like this: Producer/guitarist Matt Hill cues up a vaguely recognizable backing track while his brother Mark catches the beat on his real-life drum kit and breathes some air into it. Cue guitars. The result is a bit hip-hop, a bit jazzy and—bottom line—fun. If Portugal. The Man is too slow and Japandroids is too fast, Delta Spirit is just right. Those looking to scratch their itch for un -sampled rock music will likely be getting at it with either the cloudy indie-rock of Portugal. The Man or the rougher - edged Japandroids. But if you're looking a happy medium, try Delta Spirit. Like any band worth its salt, they've been experimenting and changing since their excellent debut, "Ode to Sunshine." But if one thing's been consistent, it's the song quality. Their new songs have a big, booming quality to them that's custom fit to the sprawling crowds of a festival, without abandoning the emotion present in their earlier stuff. Anyways, it's fitting that they've hit on a sound more at home in an arena than a barroom—at this point in their career, those are venues they deserve to be filling. If you like Flying Lotus, try Shlohmo. Flying Lotus will bring some of the festival's most intricate beats with him when he seizes control of the Groove Tent come Sunday evening. That's because unlike most of the other DJs at the festival, FlyLo isn't as focused on flicking the gallery's collective bobble head as he is getting inside of it. The same could be said for the cough syrup - coated beats of L.A.'s Shlohmo. His soundscapes trend toward the organic and introspective, though his new collab with How To Dress Well begs to differ. Regardless of his mood, it's music worth experiencing. If you're there for Kendrick Lamar, look into Zion I. Hip-hop is scarce at this year's Snowball, so those going just to see Kendrick Lamar might just go with Friday passes. But even so, give yourself time to check out Zion I, an MC/DJ combo from Oakland, a.k.a. that California hip-hop town opposite of Kendrick's Compton. If you're strictly there for drum pads and synths, fear not: these guys are no strangers to the electronic scene, a fact their beats and collaborators confirm. For STS9 fans, check out Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs. It's hard to match the scope and sound of a Sound Tribe Sector 9 show. Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs doesn't try; in fact, other than the general flavor, he doesn't sound anything like Sound Tribe. What you do get is some fun, ethereal dance music, thoughtfully executed—something fans of STS9 should be able to get behind. Rage Colorado Rager's Guide to SNOWBALL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 March 7, 2013 By Patrick Reinhard As long as you're not living under a rock you're aware that this weekend is the 3rd annual Snowball Music Festival! We've put together a guide to help those ragers who are going up to Winter Park to enjoy the festivities filled with time slots, bus routes, and after party info. If you are going, be sure to be on the look out for Rage Colorado stickers flying around! This years fest features some big national acts like STS9, Pretty Lights, and Kendrick Lamar as well as many other artists spread across 3 stages on the festivals new grounds in Winter Park, CO. Though this is a new site, the map looks pretty similar to the past two years. This years fest has a special feature close to the main stage for some extra entertainment, a huge big air installation that's going to run into between set changes on the main stage! It's going to feature both local and professional athletes as well as fire spiners/ dancers. Where else have you seen big air runs during a festival?? You be crazy not to check that out atleast once. Thankfully, after a lot of response from the fans, you'll be able to go in and out of the festival. This year you can go in and out until 7pm (an hour later than the past two years). Security may be a little more strict because of this but this is a HUGE plus at an outdoor festival in the mountains. There's going to be heater tents and places to get warm inside too so don't think you won't be able to stay warm and jam! There's a lot of amazing artists this year and to help you keep on schedule with the line up this weekend here's the festival set times (click to make the picture larger): On Friday the gates are open from 2:30pm to 11:OOpm , Saturday it's 2:OOpm to 11pm, and Sunday is 1:OOpm to 10pm. This year there will be shuttles running from around Fraser and Winter Park to get you to and from the venue. These shuttles stop at different times so if you're wanting to his the after parties be sure to keep the time in mind. There are multiple different shuttles so take a look at the map below to scope out your route (click to make the picture larger): There is also another shuttle running around Fraser and Granby during the festival. The route starts at 1:30 and ends at 12:30 the whole weekend. GRABY STOP: Inn at Silvercreek, 62927 US Hwy 40 Granby, CO 80446 FRASER STOP: Frodo Hwy 40 between Fraser Ave and Eastom Ave, by the EI Pacifico Restaurant (Blue P&R) FRASER STOP: Fraser Valley Sports Complex (Ball Field). City RD 5 & City RD 50. (Blue P&R) FRASER STOP: Colorado Adventure Park City RD 72, turn right on City RD 721/ Fraser Pkwy (Orange P7R) From those of you wanting to drive there's some parking lots for free or pay lots around the venue. Here's where you can park: Free (accepting donations) lots: Fraser Valley Sports Complex // 220, CO RD 514, Fraser, CO Colorado Adventure Park // 556 County RD 721, Fraser, CO Cooper Creek Square // 77699 US HWY 40, Winter Park, CO Pay Lots: Fraser Valley Rodeo Grounds // 1471 County RD 73, Fraser, CO Centennial Bank // 7769 HWY 40, Fraser, CO Rendezvous // 77795 US HWY 40, Winter Park, CO To stay on top of everything going on this weekend download the FOMO Sonar App on your smartphone! With this you can track your favorite artists and get exclusive deals all weekend long. It's a free app and easy to download. Last, but certainly not least, are the after parties. When you're just not tired enough to shut the night down (and you're over 21) Snowball has some awesome line ups set up for the late night ragers. Tickets are limited and going quick but start out pretty cheap. Of course they're more the day of the show so get them early! There are six venues with shows each night of the weekend. Unfortunately every show at the Winter Park Mountain Lounge in the Shadow Ballroom are sold out, but there are plenty of option still available to choose from. Check out the line ups below: Winter Park Mountain Lounge - Shadow Ballroom • SOLD OUT Friday: Michal Menert (PLM), Paul Basic (PLM) - $25 • SOLD OUT Saturday: Datsik, Luminox, ChrisB. - $25 • SOLD OUT Sunday: GRiZ, Destructo - $25 Winter Park Pub • Friday: Robotic Pirate Monkey, VS, Spencer Foreman, Dose the Planet - $20 • Saturday: Run DMT, CryWolf, Quiz & Catch, Azon - $20 • Sunday: Luminox, Wuki, Charity Strike, Mosis -$15 Smokin' Moe's • Friday: Yamn, Twiddle - $10 • Saturday: Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (DJ Set), Funs in the Sun DJs - $20 • Sunday: Aeroplane, Ishi, Bonfire Dub - $10 Winter Park Mountain Lodge - Grand Ballroom • Friday: RAC, Kim (of the Presets), American Royalty (DJ Set) - $20 • Saturday: Robotic Pirate Monkey, Vinnie Maniscalco, Option 4 -$20 • Sunday: Crizzly, ChrisB. - $20 Ullrs Tavern • Friday: Zion I, The Floozies - $25 • Saturday: Gigamesh, Orchard Lounge - $20 • Sunday: Paul Basic (PLM), American Royalty, Bestfriends - $10 Strip and Tail • Friday: Mancub, Flashlights, Hollagramz - $10 • Saturday: Shlohmo, Ramona - $15 • Sunday: K Theory, Mo'Rockin - $10 And that concludes our Rager's Guide to Snowball Music Festival. Drive safe, have fun, and RAGE! Backbeat The SnowBall Music Festivsl 2013 survival guide March 7, 2013 By Britt Chester The third edition of the annual SnowBall Music Festival kicks off tomorrow night in Winter Park. Seasoned veterans that we are, we've put together an exhaustive survival guide for you to ensure that you have the best possible experience and don't become a human popsicle. We know what to bring, how much to bring and what not to bring, as we've weathered the storm since the beginning and know all to well the perils of wet socks, under dressing and breathing into hands to attempt to thaw them out. We've also got the full line up and set times for the fest and the drop on the after parties. Continue on to get the drop. If the idea of standing outside in the cold and snow sounds positively unappealing to you, either you're not from Colorado or you're new here. Whatever the case, don't let any of that dissuade you from heading up to the mountains for the aptly named SnowBall Music Festival in Winter Park. We're pretty sure that the exposure won't faze you amid all the great music you'll be, er, exposed to at the third annual edition of the festival. An avalanche of talent is lined up for the three-day fest: Pretty Lights, STS9, Big Gigantic, Porter Robinson, Kendrick Lamar, Portugal. The Man, Flying Lotus, Polica, Japandroids, Surfer Blood and much more. Examiner http://www.examiner.com/article/snowball-music-festival-brings-the-slopes-sounds-to- winter-park-resort?cid=rss SnowBall Music Festival brings the slopes, sounds to Winter Park resort March 7, 2013 By John Patrick Gatta [PHOTO GALLERY HERE] Taking the music festival to a higher level, as in high altitude, the third annual SnowBall Music Festival brings the slopes and the sounds March 8-10 to Winter Park, Colorado. This year's edition offers its biggest, best and most eclectic lineup yet as organizers present nearly 65 artists from the rock, roots, rap and electronic dance music worlds including Pretty Lights, STS9, Big Gigantic, Kendrick Lamar, Portugal. The Man, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Flying Lotus, Delta Spirit, Japandroids, Polica, Surfer Blood, Rubblebucket, Porter Robinson, the Presets, Tennis, Krewella and Flosstradamus. View slideshow: SnowBall Music Festival Festivarians will be able to catch concerts on the mountainside or hit the slopes and take part in a variety of winter sports at the fest's resort location. Location: Winter Park Resort Ski Area 39.709502 ; -104.940658 The site has more than 3,000 acres of skiable terrain and averages over 321 inches of snow each year. Those attending will have access to a special discounted ski lift ticket packaged with their festival ticket and lodging. Adding to the SnowBall experience there will be 3D film installations, fireworks, action sports elements and a heated acoustic coffee house lounge that will host unplugged performances. After the sets end at Winter Park Resort, the music continues with after parties in the local town's clubs, http://snowbalimusicfestival.com/after-parties. Tickets must be purchased for these events. You also need to show your festival wristband for entry. In a press statement festival founder Chad Donnelly said, "From the beginning, SnowBall has always sought to offer a unique experience, and to create something that hasn't been done before. It's incredible how many people who attend SnowBall ski and snowboard each day of the festival and somehow still have the energy to experience the music festival from beginning to end, followed by the late-night shows until two in the morning. "Our fans' energy and attitude is ultimately what shapes the event, which is why I know they are going to love Winter Park and the vibe that the town caters to." The Dirty SnowBall Music Festival At Grand Park March 7, 2013 Don't miss Snowball Music Festival this year. One of Colorado's biggest events!! CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS RayJohn.org Snowball Music Festival Preview By Al Jacobs There's Music in Them Mountains Snowball 2013 slated to melt snow and faces An outdoor winter festival in the mountains? Don't worry, the line up burns white hot. Spanning three days and myriad genres, Snowball 2013 is like an inviting mug of hot cocoa after a long winter of indoors -only music. Pretty Lights is what 21st Century first-class entertainment sounds like. The production boasts a tasteful wobble laced with a tendency toward soul sounds. The result will melt the frost from your eyebrows. Crowned with the Saturday night Snow Ball slot in his home state, we can count on producer Derek Vincent Smith to deliver. Likewise, Boulder, Colorado -based Big Gigantic will also rattle the homeland. Because the duo (Saxophonist Dominic Lalli and drummer Jeremy Salken) shouted their instrumental superiority through state-of-the-art sound systems across America, Big G is responsible for livetronica's advancement over the last couple years. It's world class dubstep production with a soul, animated through the wailing sax and drums. Look out for them in the Friday night headliner spot, the first of two livetronica acts headlining A combination livetronica/space funk act, the gentlemen of STS9 put together performances that blur the line between reality and dream world. Sound Tribe's shows traverse the emotional spectrum, sounding at times, tonally dire with a vague urgency before flowing into triumphant jams. There's a solid shot that you will glimpse Nirvana (the state of mind) by this show's end. But that's why the group's name is consistently in large print at the top of festival bill's nationwide. Tribe can't help but astound. Perhaps equally astounding is Flying Lotus, who arranges melodies the way Bobby Fisher whooped people's asses in chess, prodigiously. That's not to suggest that the Los Angeles producer's tracks would fly over the crowd's heads, but that his sound pleases on a primal level. A couple billion years of evolution have conspired to allow you to appreciate the gravity of his multi -genre album Until the Quiet Comes. And he's sharing it with us. The only advice I have to offer: experience this set by any means necessary. For those who thrive at mid to lower tempos, Orchard Lounge's eclectic found beats guide the set through lush sonic landscapes, from rolling grasslands to synth jungles. The set dictates the journey's mood, gradually ripening toward the richest samples. You will hear more different sounds in this set than a 19th century pioneer heading across Colorado gleaned in his entire life. And for a more full -on set by a lesser-known act, look out for Robotic Pirate Monkey Friday afternoon. Their sound swings through vocal distortion and dub that laps against the ear drums before tilting sideways. RPM is comfortable with the punctual emptiness that gives way to the beat's inevitable crunch. The layers stack then strip, adding an element of freshness to each track's movement. Friday and Sunday are the strongest days of Snow Ball 2013. Saturday could be a festival in itself, but bookended by the stacked schedules of Friday and Sunday, it's tough to compete. Look out for the slew of after parties throughout the weekend and make sure to wear a hat so your ears don't freeze between sets. Here's to music in the mountains. I would say, "Bring a coat and a hat," but everyone in Colorado already knows that, so instead, bring your boogie shoes. Also, stop by the Ray John merch booth and kick it with us. SkeetBeatz Preview: Snowball 2013 March 1, 2013 By Grant Cobbett [AUDIO HERE] One week. 7 days. 168 hours. 10080 Minutes. 604800 Seconds. 604800000 Milliseconds. However you want to break it down, Snowball Music Festival is advancing at us with silent haste. Making the move to Winter Park, Colorado this year, Snowball will be held March 8th -10th. Here's a quick list of acts to see, along with a survival guide for high altitude raving: Luminox: Most trap falls into the category of over -the -top and bursting with mediocrity. Luminox covertly sidesteps these issues with his signature big room style. He is at the top of my list to see live this year at Snowball. Destructo: The man behind all HARD events from one coast to another, Gary Richards is a tall, skinny, dancefloor commander. I got to spend some time with him in the booth on Holy Ship!!, and all the bodies on the dance floor seemed to approve. If you're not familiar with his sound, check out LA Funky: Gigamesh With a certain 80's vibe, most of his tracks could be dropped into the movie Drive and Kavinsky wouldn't be to happy about it. Gigamesh, A Minneapolis native, is a rising disco star in the ever expanding field of electronic music; one to watch. Michael Menert Representing the Pretty Lights Camp, Michael Menert is a fresh take on the "Electro Hip - Hop Soul" genre. Similar to that of Derek Smith himself but with a seeming glob of energy added during the brewing process; this show is sure to be one of the best of Snowball 2013 Crizzly W/Lil Flip Officially labeled as "Crunkstep," this is sure to be an entertaining performance to watch. I'm not one to ever endorse hype men, but Lil Flip was one of my high school staples so I'm interested to see what these two are bringing to the table. TEED Being the son of The University of Oxford's New College Choir's conductor, it's no surprise that TEED comes equipped with a charming choral house sound. With an essential mix under his belt, he is a heavy hitter over the pond and can be expected to turn Snowball upside down on Saturday night. Flying Lotus FL is best described as experimental electronic sounds that hit all the right chords. Conversely, his productons for others seems to pick up a soulful, hip-hop esque feel that has after party written all over it. Either way he goes, it's sure to be a show worth seeing. Big G My first time seeing Colorado's own Big G was in the Bahamas, interestingly enough. I'd never had the pleasure of seeing the groovy duo perform live, and I was actually blown away by the intensity that comes from their live show. With Dominic running sax and Jeremy giving Def Leapord's drummer a run for his money, these two make you want to join the cast of Breaking Bad and give in to the title of AMC's critically acclaimed show. If any of this sounds great, buy some tix here: To survive Snowball: IF you're coming from sea level, you'll be wasted off 3 beers. Don't wear jeans. I made this mistake last year and lost both my legs to frostbite. SNOW GEAR IS REQUIRED (even though it's not). This is also a blessing, because you can smuggle in liters of orange juice and beanies full of Tylenol (for your busted ass from slipping all over the place). WEAR SNOW BOOTS. Find the tent that is piping hot air in through 8" hoses similar to those on wakeboarding boats; IF YOU DON'T FIND THESE 'YOU'RE GONNA HAVE A BAD TIME' (See Southpark). DON'T EAT YELLOW SNOW. That should about cover it; see you guys real soon. The Festival Guy 10 Reasons To Be Excited For SnowBall Music Festival March 1, 2013 By Tucker [PHOTO GALLERY AND VIDEO HERE] It is finally time my friends. One week from right now Snowball Music Festival will open their gates and festival season will finally be underway. There is no better festival to open the year with either. Snowball offers its attendees 3 days of top notch music, mile high vibes, and memories that will live on in Facebook land forever. With this in mind, I give you the "10 To Be Excited For Snowball Music Festival." 1. It's in the freaking snow: Snow dancing is some of the funnest dancing you will ever do. It's like dancing in mashed potatoes. 2. Ride and rage: You can ski or snowboard at Winter Park for the day and go straight to the festival. #LifelsAwesome! 3. It get's dark early: The fact that Snowball happens before daylight savings kicks in means we have a whole hour of extra fun in the dark when lasers are at their best. 4. It's in Colorado: Colorado people are the best! (I'm biased because I'm from there but it's totally true). S. Beer: Snowball is offering $3 Sierra Nevada's until 4pm. This is an unheard of deal at a festival. 6. The Lineup: The lineup for Snowball is a great mix of electronic and indie rock artists with a couple hip hop groups for added flavor. Make sure to check out ChrisB., he is The Festival Guy's roommate. 7. Costumes: There is just something extra fun about the costumes people wear to snow festivals. I think it's the fact that they are both function and fashion. 8. Playing for the home crowd: Pretty Lights and Big Gigantic are two of the best live acts you will ever see. Getting to see them in their home state of Colorado takes it to a whole new level. 9. STS9: I am going to go ahead and make a prediction. Sound Tribe at Snowball is going to be one of those shows you never forget! 10. New friends: My favorite thing about Snowball is every time you go, you make new friends. Who are you going to meet this year? Want to keep up with what's going on at SnowBall? Follow @TheFestivalGuy and twitter and he will keep you posted with pics, videos, and even some interviews. Bee -Note Snowball 2013 Spotlight: Ten Must -See Acts February 28, 2013 By Adam Barros With Snowball 2013 only a week away, Bee -Note wants to help you dive deeper into the star- studded lineup. From powerhouse performances to musical hidden gems, we present you with the ten must see acts of Snowball! Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs- The euro popstar from Oxford is finally making it across the Atlantic to tour the USA during festival season, starting with a live (not DJ set) performance at Snowball! For you n00bs, TEED sounds like a cross between Madeon and Disclosure, AKA something that you don't want to miss out on! Pretty Lights- A Colorado and Snowball staple, PL will be invading the Front Range for the 3rd time in a row to close out Saturday night. Having conquered the majority of festivals last year, Pretty Lights will be looking to kick off 2013 in a big way with this main stage performance that will likely be full of brand new material from the glitch/hip-hop/dubstep/break CO native. If you can make it until the end, this is an obvious must -see! Porter Robinson- 2013 will mark Porter Robinson's second Snowball performance in three years, the first of which came just as he was breaking onto the scene. Faced with technical problems during his set in the groove tent, Porter acted professionally and even DJ'd an afterparty using just a laptop. This year will see Porter perform on the biggest Snowball stage, signifying his meteoric rise to fame in just a few short years. It will be cold on Friday night, but Porter Robinson's electro -flavored beats should help combat the chills. RAC- The kings of the remix, Remix Artist Collective started with remixing a shit ton of songs (hence the name). If you pop over to their Facebook page, you'll find them doing much of the same, uploading more new music than most artists combined. Sometimes it's funkadelic, other times it's groovetastic. Pop over to the Groove Tent on Friday to see RAC throw down and transport the crowd back to the 80's. Aeroplane- Feel good vibes are will be emanating out of the Groove Tent on Sunday when Aeroplane takes the stage. This Italian -Belgian DJ and producer will be dropping his cosmic - disco beats for all to enjoy, so don't be shy and take a ride! Gigamesh- Keep the disco going with Gigamesh, a funky fiend who has frequented the Colorado scene for some time now. Giga's late afternoon set in the Groove Tent will likely secure his spot atop the Denver disco hierarchy, likely garnering his largest Colorado crowd to date. After a few minutes dancing with Gigamesh, you can consider your weekend officially funkafied! Krewella- First, there was Diplo. Then, there was Dada Life. This year, Krewella's set in the Groove Tent will be recognized as the biggest party of Snowball 2013. Main stage performances are awesome, but the confinement of a tent adds an extra element that screams PARTY! Known for their high energy, Krewella will pop their Snowball cherry with an over -saturated set of brostep/popstep and trap, but no one will seem to mind. Snowball is about the party just as much as it is about the music, so bring your earplugs and prepare to go HAM with Jahan, Yasmine, and Rain Man. Big Gigantic- Colorado's own Big Gigantic will be headlining the first night of Snowball, kicking off arguably the best weekend in music in the Centennial State. Fresh off of a sold out mini - festival at Red Rocks this summer, Big G will be looking to top their latest CO performance. Be on the lookout for extra lighting and anything that may drop jaws (a la Coachella Tupac hologram). Luminox- With trap music blasting from every orifice these days, Luminox offers up a refreshing take on the scene. His remixes of Bingo Players and Major Lazer are great examples of his ability to produce a trap remix that does more than slow the tempo and add hi -hats. Get your Sunday Funday started early with Luminox! Grizmatik- If STS9 is not your thing, then Grizmatik's Sunday evening set will surely be a great way to cap off Snowball. You'll likely be exhausted, but as soon as the first saxophone riff hits your ears, your feet will take over and move you from the concessions stands to the dance floor. These two both slay individually, but together they are a monster duo whose unique beats are worthy of the main stage. Awesome Factory SnowBall 2013 February 28, 2013 Snowball Music Festival 2013 is approaching fast! Have you gotten your tickets yet!? Click the photo to purchase tickets. This years line-up is beyond stacked with headlining performances by Pretty Lights, STS9, and Big Gigantic! Let's not forget the list of must sees for this event, our number one is definitely Grizmatik. The combination of Griz + Gramatik is going to be a Snowball performance for the books not to mention this will be their debut show. For all those dance music fans we got one artist that will definitely be tearing it up on the decks and that is Destructo. This man knows exactly what people want to hear and he delivers it. Don't forget to also catch Porter Robinson, Datsik, RAC, Crizzly w/Lil Flip, Flying Lotus and more! We are only 8 days away so make sure and secure your spot at this years festival in Winter Park, CO! Party on Colorado! Marshmallow Gun Music SnowBall Music Festival 2.013 February 27, 2013 I've only been in Colorado for a couple of months but It was only recent when I found out about SnowBall Music Festival. I've talked to Colorado natives about this event and they tell me its one of the biggest events to go to in Colorado. SnowBall Music Festival has been around for a couple of years but concert goers dubbed SnowBall Music Festival as the Snow version of Coachella! Yeah, thats right, Snowchella. I looked at the past line up of SnowBall music festival and I must say, I was quiet impressed of the size of talent they brought to the rocky mountains. So I knew that this years line-up was going to be a big one and boy was I right. They managed to bring Porter Robinson, Pretty Lights, Datsik, and even Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaur! With this kind of line-up the price for this 3 -day festival is a bang for your buck. The Full Line -Up If you're unsure of the line-up we can provide you a brief summary of the artists that will be preforming at the event. Porter Robinson Porter Robinson has to be one of my favorite producers of this generation. He's been producing many god -like hits like Say My Name, Language, and just recently his collaborating with Mat Zo, Easy. The South Carolinian has been in the scene since 2009 and has grown exponentially quick. I remember seeing him for the first time at Beyond Wonderland 2011 when he played at a small stage. Fast forward a couple months at Audiotistic 2011, he is close to headlining a stage. Fast forward again a whole year, he's selling out shows and events where he is the headlining. He's nothing but the best when it comes to Electro/Progressive House. He is definitely the one to watch. He will never disappoint his crowd. Pretty Lights is a native Coloradan who has been playing shows in Colorado for numerous of years. His style of music has been one of the most progressive, unique, and innovating. He is known for his live sets when I've yet to see, but I've heard nothing but good things about Pretty Lights. His style of combining Folk and Indie Rock with Electronic music is something I've never heard of but I am really excited to experience the Pretty Lights (No pun intended). Datsik Datsik is one of the biggest innovator of the Dubstep scene. His style of Industrial Dubstep has brought a new light into the genre and created a sensational style that people cannot get enough of. The Canadian born producer has been in the scene for over 4 years and he has brought nothing but bangers into the electronic dance scene. He's produced hits with his friends Downlink and Excision. Swagga and his latest hit Vindicate has both rocked many stages at nightclubs and festivals. He's had the pleasure to work on remixes for Dada Life, Linkin Park and MGMT. His heavy hitting Dubstep will definitely rock the crowd at SnowBall music festival! Krewella Krewella is by far one of the fastest growing DJ groups of 2012. The Chicago based trio has been on the EDM radar for a little over a a year. They've traveled all over the US playing at numerous shows such as Decadence in Denver and Lights All Night in Dallas. The group released a bunch of tracks such as Killin' It and Come & Get It. They've had the pleasure of having great producer remix their tracks from such artists like DJ Chuckie, Dirtyphonics, Killagraham and more! They also worked with other upcoming producers like Adventure Club and Pegboard Nerds. I've had the pleasure to see them live and they are great. If you get the chance be sure to see them because you won't be disappointed with the energy that they bring to the event. SnowBall music festival proves to be a solid 3 -day weekend. The event will be happening from March 8th to the 10th. If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, It's a good idea to go get them. They also sell single day passes as well. This will be an weekend to remember. Tickets http://snowballmusicfestival.com/tickets See you there! My Music Is Better Than Yours Festival Preview: Snowball 2013 February 26, 2013 By Soup [Video Included] Well it is that time of year again as thousands will begin their trek to the Rocky Mountain State for some seriously high elevation partying at the 2013 Snowball Music Festival. Boasting a new location in Winter Park this year we expect Snowball 2013 to be the largest yet. Not that previous Snowballs haven't been amazing, but plagued with unhappy city officials, far-reaching after party venues, and with almost a 3 hour drive from the airport to the previous venue this new Winter Park location is sure to be quite an upgrade. This years lineup is sure to impress as Colorado favorites Big Gigantic, STS9, and Pretty Lights will each be headlining one night and are sure to get the home crowd fired up as usual. With tons of talent lined up for this year from break-out hip-hop star Kendrick Lamar to other up and comers such as Luminox, Gigamesh, and Crizzly this is not an event to miss. If you haven't already purchased your tickets you are going to want to head over the Official Snowball website and make that happen before they run out! Snowball has also release a limited number of Single Day Passes that will be available until they run out, so if you can't make it up for the whole weekend at least pick one day and send it! Also be sure to check out all the After Party Venues HERE and if you enjoy a hot breakfast and a strong mimosa after a long night in the cold then you won't want to miss the first annual SnowBrunch at Snowball in support of Phoenix 999. I put together a short ten song playlist of Snowball must haves from a few of this years artists to get everyone excited and these can be downloaded or streamed below. If somehow you are still on the fence about this amazing event, and have never been before, just have a look at last years video below and I am sure it will shoot tingles all the way down your spine and ignite those oh so familiar festival feelings. Hope to see you all out there! 10 Tracks You Must Hear Before Snowball After the Jump! 1. Big Gigantic — Colorado Mountain High ft. Lil Wayne 2. Porter Robinson & Mat Zo — Easy 3. Grizmatik — Digital Liberation is Mad Freedom 4. Krewella — Play Hard 5. Flosstradamus—Total Recall 6. Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs — American Dream Pt.11 7. Fleetwood Mac — Dreams (Gigamesh Edit) 8. Major Lazer — Original Don (Luminox remix) 9. Robotic Pirate Monkey—Splifftron Doobinski ft. Richie Spice 10. Surfer Blood — I'm Not Ready ***Snowball Must Have's Zip pack*** The Dankles Interview With Gramatik February 26, 2013 Gramatik is very busy man- he has put out ten releases between 2008-2012, signed to Pretty Lights Music, collaborated with other major artists, and has toured the world. He took time out of his busy schedule to talk with us about leaving Pretty Lights Music to start his own label, what it's like to play again at Snowball Music Festival, and what him and GRiZ are up to as Grizmatik. Make sure to catch both of them play the main stage on Sunday March 10th at Snowball Music Festival, get all your info on the festival here. The Dankles: Thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to talk with us. We'll start out with the basics, what is your name, age, and hometown? Gramatik: My name is Denis Jasarevic, I come from Portoroz, Slovenia, and I'm 28 years old. TD: How does it feel going from playing one of the tents at Snowball Music Festival last year to playing on the main stage this year alongside GRiZ? G: It's pretty funny actually because Grant and I met last year at Snowball and now we're one of the headliners playing on the main stage together as Grizmatik. Lots has happend in the past year- we've been working in the studio and going on tour together so we're both really excited to play together there. TD: What is it like collaborating with another artist like GRiZ and sharing the stage with another producer? G: It's really awesome because we feed off each other's energy and both do crazy stuff that we would never do in our individual sets. We get super excited about it and I think the crowd can feel that energy that we give off while we're having fun on stage. It's like combining both the energies of our shows into one single set so it's way more intense. [Embedded SoundCloud Player: Gramatik — "Digital Liberation Is Mad Freedom"] TD: You guys have been in the studio together these past few days working on new tracks, what are your plans for future releases under the Grizmatik name? G: We just finished this new single which we're both very stoked about- we don't have any release plans yet though because we literally just finished it a few hours ago. We don't even have a title for it yet but we'll be playing it at our live shows, starting with our Riviera show in Chicago. TD: You recently left Pretty Lights Music to start your own label, how did this come about and what can you tell us about Lowtemp? G: Having my own label and being completely independent has been my lifelong goal. For me, that's what I think every artist wants is complete creative and executive control of their own artistry. So this was just the next logical step in my career and Derek has helped me get to that goal. The name Lowtemp means low temperature, which implies that the label is putting out "cool" music. In terms of a label, for right now it's going to be a home for my own music and for my closest friends, we're not looking into signing new artists right now. In the past few months we recorded two albums worth of material and we're dropping the first album sometime in May, which will be the second Lowtemp project. The first Lowtemp project will be my own album, which is entitled The Age of Reason. (Embedded SoundCloud Player: Gramatik — "Bluestep"] TD: Your first single off The Age of Reason, "Bluestep," incorporates lots of different genres and takes the sounds of #digitalfreedom to a different level. Is this the direction of what the new album will be like or what can we expect from the rest of the tracks? G: The Age of Reason is definitely going to be the most diverse album I've put out, with all ten tracks sounding different. Some of them will be Street Bangers style tracks, while others will sound more like the releases off #digitalfreedom, so there will definitely be something for everybody. I've discovered I have fans that belong to a certain period of time in my career, and they'll ask things like "why don't you release more music like Street Bangers, Vol. 1?" But I'm not that kind of person, I always want to grow and evolve and my appetite for music is way bigger than just one genre. I never abandon any style though, I just go through different periods where I incorporate certain genres more than others. As an evolving producer, I'm able to include all those past genres that I've used into one cohesive picture so I think I'd call this the most "Gramatik" album I've ever made. TD: We're very excited about that, is there a release date set for it yet? G: Sometime in Spring, hopefully in the beginning of April. TD: How is your relationship with Derek and the rest of the Pretty Lights Music label after leaving? G: I had been talking to Derek about the idea of starting my own label from the beginning so he's been super supportive throughout the whole process. We'll still be a family forever- I'll still do remixes any time Derek wants me to or anything like that and we're definitely going to do more shows together, like at Basslights a few months ago. TD: When you're not working on album after album to give away for free and tour the world, what do you find yourself doing in your free time? G: When I'm not on tour, I'm pretty much always making music, but on top of that I'm a huge cinematography buff. One of my good friends writes scripts and we've been talking about making movies since we were kids growing up in Slovenia, so in the future I'd like to get involved in filmmaking with him. TD: You're a very strong advocate for free and open music, how do you think the music industry is adapting to our technological generation and would could it be doing better? G: It's definitely adapting- people are becoming more and more understanding of how we use the internet for music. We're finally getting to the point where people are realizing that it's so vital in society that it can't just be disregarded or neglected anymore. Even though all the corporations are constantly lobbying to gain complete control over the internet, people are starting to fight back now. I worry that they're going to eventually figure out a way to take the internet away from us though so we all need to work together and make sure we're aware of this. [Embedded SoundCloud Player: Gramatik — "Gramatik Vs. The Beatles — Don't Let Me Down 2012"] TD: At what age did you start making music? What style did you make and when did you make the switch to electronic music? G: I started in the eighth grade making hip-hop beats on the computer because I loved to rap at the time and I wanted to have my own beats to freestyle over. After growing up I realized rapping wasn't really going to do anything for me, so I started to produce more and more and realized I was pretty good at it. From there I started to incorporate all the different genres I was listening to at the time and trying out different sounds, and eventually that became my life. TD: Growing up, what styles of music influenced the music you make now? G: I listened to a lot of different music growing up. I was really influenced by people that were making a mark in the music world, regardless of genre. In my music I incorporate all the different genres that I grew up listening to and try and give my own interpretation of them. TD: When you go on tour, what's the one thing you can't leave behind? G: The one thing would probably have to be my rolling papers, I can't go anywhere without them [laughs]. TD: What do you have playing on your iPod right now? G: Recently I've been into old singles, songs from the 50's and 60's like Muddy Waters and stuff like that. Listening to that kind of music really inspires me when I'm writing and it especially shows in The Age of Reason. TD: Thanks for taking the time to talk with us today, any last words you want to shout out to yourfans? G: Brush your teeth and eat your vegetables. I can't wait to see you all at Snowball Music Festival even though we'll all be freezing our balls off! Music Festival Central SnowBall Is Only 2 Weeks Away!! February 22, 2013 SnowBall Music Festival is set to blow the tops off the mountains this March 8-10!! Featuring big -name acts like STS9, Pretty Lights, Kendrick Lamar, Robert Randolph and The Family Band, Big Gigantic and many more, the fest is sure to be a smash hit. After parties will be prevalent as they are offered every night, at every venue close to the festival grounds. Tickets are still on sale on their website for a low price of $164 for all 3 days! Pack up your snow gear and get ready to hit the slopes, and, get ready for the bass to hit you ... hard! BUY TICKETS TO SNOWBALL HERE Rage Colorado Snowball Music Festival Artist Set Times Announced February 19, 2013 By Patrick Reinhard With Snowball Music Festival only 17 days away (YAY!) you're probably planning out whether you're skiing or what your party plans are. Well today Snowball released the full artist schedule to help your planning a little bit more! You can click on each picture above to get a larger (useful) image to start planning around. As the festival gets closer we'll put out our guide to the Snowball Music Festival so be on the look out for that post! For now, get to planning your perfect set! Can't wait to #RAGE with you all in the mountains! Star Stuff Scallywags Snowball '13 Star Stuff Profiles Part 1: Steffi Graf February 19`h, 2013 [AUDIO HERE] The Snowball festival is right around the corner and of course we'll be braving the cold temperatures to provide on point coverage of the festival itself and the supporting events. This will be the first of many posts leading up to the main event profiling some of the many artist's we're really exited about seeing. The larger acts on the bill I.E. Kendrick Lamar speak for themselves so we'll be shifting our focus to some of the more forward thinking underground acts that you might be pleasantly surprised by. Here we go! Steffi Graf are a DJ duo based out of Houston Texas. They've made a name for themselves engineering sets that turn dance floors into sweaty orgies. I caught them when they headlined the Holy Underground kick off party here in Denver last August and was extremely impressed. You can catch them playing both the festival itself and a yet to be announced after party with our good homie option4 and a very special guest. If you need a little convincing check the mixtapes below. The Untz SnowBall Festival 2013 Preview February 7, 2013 By Esther Rubyan To kick off festival season in 2013, where can you find perfect harmony between extreme winter sports and earth -shattering tunes that'll get you dancing for an entire weekend? The answer? This year's Snowball Music festival, running March 8-10, will provide festival attendees a killer musical and winter sports experience! Held at Grand Park in Winter Park, CO, Snowball Music festival will be the ultimate combination of high quality music and extreme winter sports. Those who attend will have the opportunity to not only jam out to their favorite musicians but they'll also have the option of spending the day on 3,000 acres of ski and snowboard worthy slopes of Grand Park. Grand Park provides a world-class ski and snowboard experience that includes 25 lifts, six terrain parks and a Superpipe so that you can shred and ski with swag throughout the entirety of the festival! It is quite evident that this year's line-up is perfectly put together, making Snowball Music Festival 2013 one of the most exciting winter festivals to attend. With a plethora of genres represented, there will be music for every kind of person. This year, the festival will be headlined by electronic -soul prodigy Pretty Lights, livetronica act STS9, the electronic funk and future jazz duo Big Gigantic, and hip -hop's newest shining star Kendrick Lamar. Some of the other incredible world-renowned artists include Porter Robinson, Datsik, Flying Lotus, Krewella, Flosstradamus and even a performance from Grizmatik, the powerful, jaw -dropping collaboration between GRiZ and Gramatik! Snowball Music Festival is a perfect way to start warming up for this year's festival season. Tickets are still available and can be purchased on the festivals website ahead of time. To purchase tickets, click the "TICKETS" tab at the top of the festival's website and choose the ticket of your choice. Snowball has already gained momentum because Snow Day, Early Bird and Holiday Special tickets have already sold out, but there are still GA tickets starting at $199 as well as VIP tickets starting at $299 for sale! Travel packages are also available for those who want to attend and become fully immersed within the festival experience. Make sure you grab your tickets soon because Snowball is definitely a festival you do not want to miss! For more information and a full line-up, check out www.snowballmusicfestival.com! Your EDM Snowball Music Festival — Winter Park, CO February 5, 2013 By Andy Lee Over the past few years Snowball Music Festival has developed an esteemed reputation for providing a truly unique festival experience. Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Snowball Music Festival offers attendees the chance to frolic on the slopes as well as witness live performances from a star-studded lineup of artists representing all genres of music. For those of you who may not have followed the festival and its lineup as religiously as myself, Snowball is making a rather large change this year. After two successful years located in Vail, CO Snowball has relocated this year to find its new home in Winter Park, CO. Now, personally, the combination of skiing and live music combined into one action - packed weekend is more than enough to make me a little giddy inside but if you're still a little hesitant, I believe the lineup may be just the thing to change your mind. Featuring artists such as STS9,Pretty Lights, Big Gigantic,Porter Robinson,Grizmatik, Krewella, Datsik, Gigamesh, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Portugal the Man and Kendrick Lamar, Snowball continues to boast a diverse lineup that caters to all audiences while still maintaining an electronic bias for us EDM folk. General Admission tickets are on sale now and can be purchased HERE so make sure to grab your ticket, round up your snow gear and start planning your weekend getaway to Winter Park, CO because Snowball is just around the corner! The Dankles SNOWBALL MUSIC FESTIVAL @ Grand Park in Winter Park January 15, 2013 Event: SNOWBALL MUSIC FESTIVAL @ Grand Park in Winter Park Start: March 8, 2013 11:00 am End: March 10, 2013 10:00 pm Cost: $165 + fees Category: Denver/Boulder Organizer: Snowball Music Festival Email: info@snowballmusicfestival.com Updated: January 15, 2013 Venue: Grand Park Address: Winter Park, CO, 80482, United States It's that time of year again, New Years festivities are well over with and music fans are now looking into the near future for the next big event. Snowball Music Festival has developed a huge reputation over the last couple years for being completely unique and offering attendees the chance to enjoy on -mountain activities as well as the festival all in the same day. As a person who has attended the last two years, I can truly say that there is nothing quite like Snowball! If you've been living under a rock (or a large pile of snow) then you'll be surprised to hear that Snowball has been moved from the Vail valley to Grand Park in Winter Park, CO. This year Snowball gives us (in my opinion), there best lineup yet. Offering the fans a vast number of artists to choose from while still maintaining an electronic backbone. On this third and final artist announcement; Flying Lotus, Japandriods, Krewella, Delta Spirit, Truth, Luminox, Michal Menert and more join the bill! Previously announced headliners and lineup artists include: Big Gigantic, Pretty Lights, STS9, Kendrick Lamar, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Shlohmo, Datsik and Gigamesh! Watch the phase 1 lineup video right HERE. Snowball is truly the adventure -seekers festival. Nestled in the mountains of Winter Park, we can think of a more fun experience. If you're looking to join the fun, general admission tickets starting at $164 are on sale now! Once you snag your ticket start gathering your friends and find a hotel, condo or house near Grand Park in Winter Park! See you in the mountains! Westword SnowBall 2013 full lineup revealed January 10, 2013 By Dave Herrera Just before Christmas, the folks behind SnowBall Music Festival began revealing the lineup for the third edition of their annual mountain music festival, which is moving to Winter Park this year from its previous location in Avon. Pretty Lights, Big Gigantic, Kendrick Lamar and Zion I were among the first artists announced, and that first wave of acts was followed by STS9, Porter Robinson, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs. The rest of the roster has been revealed, and it looks pretty stellar. Keep reading to see the full lineup. • Pretty Lights • STS9 • Big Gigantic • Porter Robinson • Kendrick Lamar • Portugal. The Man • Datsik • Grizmatik • Flying Lotus • The Presets • Japandroids • Krewella • Poli�a • Delta Spirit • Flosstradamus • Tennis • Robert Randolph & the Family Band • Surfer Blood • Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs • Aeroplane • Zion I • Crizzly with Lil Flip - RAC • Shlomo • Michal Menert • Rubblebucket • Gigamesh • Run DMT • Twiddle - American Royalty • Luminox • Destructo • Robotic Pirate Monkey • Yamn - Tumbleweed Wanderers • The Floozies • Truth • Bestfriends • Ishi • Bonfire Dub • Chris B. • Rumtum • School Knights • Kink Ardor • K Theory • Steffi Graf • Mo:Rockin • Ramona • Vinnie Maniscalco • Cold River City All of the above acts are slated to perform on four stages over the course of three days, from Friday, March 8, through Sunday, March 10. Three levels of tickets are on sale now, including general -admission three-day passes for $164, a VIP three-day pass for $249-$299 and a SnowBaller three-day pass for $449, which includes premium open bar, an enclosed, heated lounge, VIP express entry and an elevated viewing area and apparel. Keep an eye on Backbeat for extensive festival coverage. In the meantime, don't miss our past coverage: - Photos: Best of the SnowBall Music Festival 2012 - SnowBall Music Festival 2012: Day one travelogue - SnowBall Music Festival 2012: Day two travelogue - Review: Snoop Dogg at SnowBall Music Festival, 03/03/12 - Review: Bassnectar at SnowBall Music Festival, 3/4/12 - Review: Rusko at SnowBall Music Festival, 3/2/12 Westword SnowBall 2013: Kendrick Lamar, Pretty Lights and Big Gigantic among first acts announced December 19, 2013 By Dave Herrera [VIDEO HERE] Ah, yes, with Denver looking like the inside of a snow globe right now, it seems only fitting for the folks at SnowBall Music Festival to reveal the first part of the lineup for the third edition of their annual mountain music festival. EDM and hip-hop heads will be stoked. Pretty Lights and Big Gigantic represent the home state, while Kendrick Lamar and Zion I bring the boom -bap to SnowBall's new home in Winter Park. Keep reading to see what other acts have been announced. See also: - Photos: Best of the SnowBall Music Festival 2O12 - SnowBall Music Festival 2012: Day 1 travelogue - SnowBall Music Festival 2012: Day 2 travelogue Independent Philly Snowball Music Festival 2013 The 2013 SnowBall Music Festival will be held at Grand Park in Winter Park, CO from March 8-10 in 2013. This is a change in venue from the past few years where the event was held in Vail Valley, CO. With so many festivals (especially this time of year) being held in warmer locales, Snowball offers fan a truly unique experience. The line-up is diverse, featuring acts that appeal to fans of numerous musical genres. Whether a fan of EDM, hip-hop, rock, or funk, Snowball has something for everyone. While the music is what draws everyone to the snowy peaks of Grand Park, it is far from the only attraction once fans arrive. The scenic backdrop of the mountains is breath- taking, but fans need not only appreciate them for their aesthetic beauty. Located just a few short miles from Winter Park Resort (which features over 3,000 acres of world-class skiable terrain, 25 lifts, and six separate terrain parks),skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts can easily add repeated downhill runs to their experience (discounted lift tickets are even available). Then, there are the after -parties! Five different venues (four within a mile of the festival) will all feature after parties with several big names, every single night of the festival! If you haven't totally worn yourself out at Snowball and on the slopes, you can keep the party going well into the wee hours of the morning! General admission tickets are still available so if you are a fan of great music, late night parties, natural beauty, winter sports, and chilly weather... you'll want to be in Grand Park, March 8 -10th for Snowball Music Festival! Independent Philly will be there to capture the essence of Snowball Music Festival, including daily recaps, artist interviews, and photo galleries and we hope to see you there! Ultra 5280 Snowball Final Lineup and News Today, the third annual SnowBall Music Festival makes its final artist lineup announcements. Flying Lotus, Delta Spirit, Krewella, Japandroids, Polica and Tennis are among the nearly 30 acts added to the bill with today's announcement. They join previously announced Pretty Lights, Big Gigantic, Kendrick Lamar, Portugal. The Man, STS9, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, and many more. The complete list of artists confirmed for the 2013 event is available at www.SnowBallMusicFestival.com. In its first two years, the Colorado -based SnowBall Music Festival established a reputation as one of America's most unique and exciting events. A music festival and ski/snowboard weekend rolled into one, SnowBall is the ultimate winter getaway for music fans, tastemakers and adventure -seekers, who'll converge on the majestic mountain paradise of Winter Park, Colorado on March 8-10, 2013 to absorb SnowBall's visionary marriage of music and mountains. With two sold -out years under its belt, this year SnowBall boasts its most eclectic and impressive musical lineup yet, with eagerly anticipated performances by over 50 acts. For three days, SnowBall's new location of Winter Park, Colorado will come alive with approximately 65 acts performing on four stages, encompassing a diverse assortment of cutting-edge artists spanning the full range of contemporary music, from electronic and dance to indie and alternative. The combination of the world's most creative musicians and the world's greatest snow conditions makes SnowBall the ultimate winter adventure for the music enthusiast and winter sports fan alike. In addition to three great days of music, those attending the festival will have an opportunity to hit the slopes at Winter Park Resort - dubbed "Colorado's Favorite"T"' for the natural majesty of its setting, its laid-back resort atmosphere and its stellar skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. Winter Park Resort, which includes Mary Jane Mountain, averages over 321 inches of snow each year and features over 3000 -acres of skiable terrain to enjoy. SnowBall 2013 attendees will also have access to a special discounted ski lift ticket, courtesy of Winter Park Resort, packaged with their event ticket and lodging. The move to Winter Park isn't the only exciting new change in store for this year's SnowBall. "Being on private land and having a partner like Winter Park makes all the difference in the world," Donnelly states, adding, "This new location really enables us the opportunity to take all aspects of the festival to the next level." SnowBall 2013 promises innovative integration of creative design throughout the festival experience - from custom three dimensional film installations, fireworks displays, action sports elements and everything in between. Also this year, SnowBall introduces a heated acoustic coffee house lounge to feature intimate and unplugged performances by rising stars and main stage artists alike. After the festival, crowds spill out into the streets for the event's ever-expanding late night scene, offering big after- hours shows in the town's many small clubs. [Press Release] Tickets available now at www.SnowBallMusicFestival.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SnowBallMusicFestival Twitter: https:Htwitter.com/itsSnowball Ultra 5280 Snowball Announcement [VIDEO HERE] THIRD ANNUAL SNOWBALL MUSIC FESTIVAL MAKES FIRST ARTIST LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENTS Unique winter music -and -sports gathering returns in the unique setting of Colorado's ski country March 8-10, 2013. Tickets On Sale Now at www.SnowBallMusicFestival.com In its first two years, the Colorado -based SnowBall Music Festival established a reputation as one of America's most unique and exciting events. A music festival and ski/snowboard weekend rolled into one, SnowBall is the ultimate winter getaway for music fans, tastemakers and adventure -seekers, who'll converge on the majestic mountain paradise of Winter Park, Colorado on March 8-10, 2013 to absorb SnowBall's visionary marriage of music and mountains. With two sold -out years under its belt, this year SnowBall boasts its most eclectic and impressive musical lineup yet, with eagerly anticipated performances by the likes of Pretty Lights, Big Gigantic, Kendrick Lamar, Portugal. The Man, and many others. The complete list of artists announced today is listed below, with many more performers to be revealed in the coming weeks. For three days, SnowBall's new location of Winter Park, Colorado will come alive with approximately 65 acts performing on four stages, encompassing a diverse assortment of cutting-edge artists spanning the full range of contemporary music, from electronic and dance to indie and alternative. The combination of the world's most creative musicians and the world's greatest snow conditions makes SnowBall the ultimate winter adventure for the music enthusiast and winter sports fan alike. As Chad Donnelly, the festival's founder, explains, "From the beginning, SnowBall has always sought to offer a unique experience, and to create something that hasn't been done before. It's incredible how many people who attend SnowBall ski and snowboard each day of the festival, and somehow still have the energy to experience the music festival from beginning to end, followed by the late-night shows until two in the morning. Our fans' energy and attitude is ultimately what shapes the event, which is why I know they are going to love Winter Park and the vibe that the town caters to." In addition to three great days of music, those attending the festival will have an opportunity to hit the slopes at Winter Park Resort - dubbed "Colorado's Favorite 'IT" for the natural majesty of its setting, its laid-back resort atmosphere and its stellar skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. Winter Park Resort, which includes Mary Jane Mountain, averages over 321 inches of snow each year and features over 3000 -acres of skiable terrain to enjoy. SnowBall 2013 attendees will also have access to a special discounted ski lift ticket, courtesy of Winter Park Resort, packaged with their event ticket and lodging. The move to Winter Park isn't the only exciting new change in store for this year's SnowBall. "Being on private land and having a partner like Winter Park makes all the difference in the world," Donnelly states, adding, "This new location really enables us the opportunity to take all aspects of the festival to the next level." SnowBall 2013 promises innovative integration of creative design throughout the festival experience - from custom three dimensional film installations, fireworks displays, action sports elements and everything in between. Also this year, SnowBall introduces a heated acoustic coffee house lounge to feature intimate and unplugged performances by rising stars and main stage artists alike. After the festival, crowds spill out into the streets for the event's ever-expanding late night scene, offering big after- hours shows in the town's many small clubs. "We see SnowBall as a boutique festival," Donnelly concludes. "We're passionate about keeping it diverse, and we aim to attract a wide range of fans who share similar ideas and values. Nothing brings people together like music, and we plan to continue fostering that environment in a very positive way. We work tirelessly to curate a festival that will always have a really special place in the hearts of our fans, and I have no doubt that they are going to be more excited than ever with this year's lineup and experience." Discounted Snow Day and Early Bird tickets, which were made available to past attendees beginning the weekend of December 15, have already sold out. SnowBall is now offering a Holiday Special ticket price as well as VIP Advance tickets. Both levels will be available until January 1, after which General Admission tickets will be available. [Press Release] 1st Round of Artist Lineup Announcements: Big Gigantic Zion I Portugal. The Man Kendrick Lamar Datsik Flosstradamus Rubblebucket Porter Robinson Crizzly w/ Lil Flip Pretty Lights Many more artists to be announced soon. Tickets available now at www.SnowBaIIMusicFestivaI.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SnowBallMusicFestival Twitter: https://twitter.com/itsSnowball Rage Colorado Snowball Music Festival Announces 2013 Location By Patrick Reinhard Could you think of a better backdrop for a weekend of non-stop music than the Colorado mountains?? Snowball Music Festival is a one of a kind experience nestled in the mountains next to world class ski resorts. It's pretty unlikely that you've gotten the chance to rage in your snow gear for a weekend to some of the most well known and best up and coming acts in music but thanks to the festival you get that opportunity. Snowball turned out to be such a success, the organizers even created a similar festival in California, Snowglobe Music Festival. For 2 years in a row, Snowball Music Festival has held its residence in Avon, Colorado but earlier this year the organizers announced that this festival was moving. "While we have received strong local support from businesses, locals and visitors; we feel our event has outgrown its current location. We understand it is in our best interest to focus on finding a long term area that will simplify many of the costly logistical challenges for us and our fans. " The movement was finally announced and "The Ball" will be back next year at Winter Park, Colorado at Grand Park March 8th -10th. Once again they're near a world class ski resort so, if you're up for it, you can get in some runs in between shows. No details have been released on the lineup or ticket sales so we'll be sure to keep you posted when theres more information! The "ultimate marriage of music and mountains" is back! #SNOWBALL2013 Electronic Colorado SnowBall 2013 Only 9 Days Away By E.P Pirt 11, Staff Writer, ElectronicColorado.com In case you're not familiar, Snowball Music Festival started just three years ago, in the small Vail Valley ski town of Avon. It has since graduated to a new location in a new ski town; Grand Park in Winter Park, CO. With over 67,000 Facebook "likes", SnowBall has quickly established itself as one of the premier music festivals in the country, and is considered by many to be the kickoff to the music festival season here in the states. Though the fest isn't limited to electronic acts, they are certainly at the core of it, with such names as Bassnectar, Pretty Lights, Rusko, Major Lazer, Diplo, Porter Robinson, 12th Planet, Zeds Dead, Big Gigantic, Paper Diamond, EOTO, Michal Menert, MiMOSA, Dillion Francis, Gramatik, Beats Antique, and many more highlighting the festival's first two years. This year's slate of electronic artists is certainly no slouch either, with acts such as Pretty Lights, STS9, Big Gigantic, Porter Robinson, Datsik, Grizmatik (GRiZ + Gramatik), and Krewella. And that's just the EDM headliners. Following in the footsteps of Big Boi and Snoop Dogg last year, is Kendrick Lamar, who will be holding it down this year on the festival's hip hop side of things. SnowBall has also featured plenty of talent in the rock/indie/live band spectrum over the last two years, with artists such as Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Lotus, The Flaming Lips, Portugal. The Man, TV On The Radio, Ghostland Observatory, and Trampled By Turtles drawing large crowds. This year's festival once again features Portugal. The Man, as well as notables JAPANDROIDS, Poli�a, and Robert Randolph & The Family Band. So rest up, pack plenty of warm clothes, and get ready to party. 2013 is sure to be yet another unforgettable chapter in the SnowBall legacy. And don't forget to visit the SnowBall homepage to purchase your tickets, customize your lineup, make your late night plans and find more important information regarding the festival. MEMO TO: Mayor Smith and the Board of Trustees FROM: Jeffrey L. Durbin, AICP, ICMA-CM, Town Manager DATE: May 1, 2014 SUBJECT: SnowBall 2015-2017 MATTER BEFORE BOARD: SnowBall has requested that the Town of Fraser (and/or others) provide financial and other support to host the Music Festival in Fraser in 2015, 2016, and 2017. ACTION REQUESTED: Direction from the Town Board regarding the request/proposal. BACKGROUND: SnowBall is a music festival, that in their words, "brings fans, artists, and local residents one of the coldest, freshest, and most unique festivals in the music industry." Attendees are generally a younger audience. In 2013 SnowBall was held in Fraser. The producers brought the festival to Fraser after Avon declined to support the event for a third year. In 2014, the festival was held in Denver. While music festivals have a long history in the Fraser Valley, this was unique in that the venue was created on undeveloped land generally behind the Recreation Center and it is a winter festival. This resulted in unique challenges related to infrastructure, public safety, and event management. Over 180 public employees from dozens of different entities worked tirelessly to provide for a safe and quality experience for the attendees. The intergovernmental cooperation was impressive, and demonstrated our ability to work together to manage difficult incidents. However, each entity had a different perspective regarding the "return on investment." Additionally, the community (especially the business community) invested to efforts to both management the anticipated influx of attendees and perhaps turn a profit. Reviews of the event from the community were both supportive and opposed to a potential return of the event. Generally, there was quite a bit of concern regarding drug use and safety for the young attendees. Breakfast and lunch restaurants did far better than dinner establishments, and the lodging facilities throughout Grand County were completely full. Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com Enclosed in the packet are some after action review materials provided by staff and SnowBall, along with the SnowBall proposal for 2015-2017. Note that the proposal seeks public financial support for the event greater than was provided in 2013. One of the challenges facing the Fraser Town Board regarding the proposal is that we do not have any objective data that clearly identifies the festival as an economic positive for the community. In addition to the challenge of breaking one weekend out of monthly data, as outlined above different sectors certainly experienced a more direct benefit. The indirect benefits of the festival (marketing, drawing new visitors to the area, encouraging young folks to establish long term relationships with Fraser) are extremely difficult to quantify. As for our public entities, it is my belief that the Town of Winter Park and Grand County experienced a much more positive return on their investment than the Town of Fraser. A significant concern from community members and public safety officials, as well as the promoter, is the risk to attendees related to drug use and exposure to the winter elements. While 2013 resulted in a relatively low number of citations and medical concerns (relative to the total number of attendees), the risk remains a concern that must be mitigated. Health officials would point to the limited resources/facilities in Grand County as compared to Summit County or Denver. Nonetheless, the festival certainly brought many new visitors to the valley along with quite a bit of marketing attention. I believe that the attendees were treated to a wonderful experience and remain extremely proud of how our public employees handled the event. I appreciate that the promoters have provide this proposal well in advance of the festival to provide ample time to consider and/or prepare for the event. It is my understanding that the Chamber of Commerce Board has elected not to support this event as proposed. I also understand that both the Town of Winter Park and Grand County are reluctant to support the event. Absent the support of these other entities, the Town of Fraser could not have managed this event in 2013 without significant additional expenses or contributions/reimbursement from the promoter. ALTERNATIVES: While the Town Board could endorse and support the festival as proposed, the Board could certainly consider a counter -proposal. Given the apparent lack of support from other entities, I believe the Town of Fraser would need contributions/reimbursement from the promoter as opposed to contributions and services to the promoter from the Town as proposed. This event would require a special event permit which could contain conditions to mitigate anticipated impacts. I would suggest that the Town Board seek firm commitments (or at least the positions) from both the Town of Winter Park and Grand County prior to pursuing sponsorship of the festival. Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com While the Town of Fraser may elect not to financially support the event, the event could still move forward pending a willing private property owner and approval of a special event permit. In such a scenario, the permit could include conditions to mitigate impacts (such as reimbursement of police, medical, traffic control, transit, etc). RECOMMENDATION: I believe that the proposal as presented by the promoter should not be endorsed by the Town Board. The Board should weigh the benefits of the event against the costs and risks, and prior to committing financial support seek collaboration from other entities. Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com SNOWBALL 2013 PRESS COVERAGE PART III Music Festival Central SnowBall's Energy Beats the Deep Freeze March 19th, 2013 By Garrett Mynatt Music Festival Central The first day started off with a buzz, everyone was excited to be there and ready for the weekend to start. Walking through some of the parking lots you saw license plates from all over the country, letting everyone know this was the place to be on this March weekend. Friday started off with bands like The Floozies and Twiddle getting everyone warmed up for the weekend. By the time Zion I had finished everyone was ready to rage Porter Robinson. Between his act and Krewella no one could feel the cold and was so pumped for Kendrick Lamar and Big Gigantic to start that you could feel the excitement in the air. Both artists gave Colorado one hell of an ending to the first night of Snowball. Waking up after a late Friday night brought about a whole new excitement because it was snowing and continued to snow until around 5 o'clock, giving the Snowball venue a true winter feel with a grand total of 6 inches of fresh snow. Saturday every band brought everything they had, making it worth it for the fans to fight through the bone chilling cold. Datsik really warmed things up; halfway through his show you couldn't fight your way into the stage area, proving that the night was going to be anything but cold. Pretty Lights gathered a huge crowd almost an hour before they went on, giving everyone plenty of time to feel the 6 degree weather that was surrounding them. Luckily, there was some distraction from the cold with local big air riders that were putting on a great show just to the right of the main stage. They were throwing down everything from long laid out back flips to 720 corks. Once Pretty Lights started, everything from the cold to the snow all but vanished. Pretty Lights started off strong with a light show that was nothing short of amazing. The captivating lights and pristine sound fed everyone the energy to rally and push well into the night. The entire festival was there and ready to throw down. To counteract the snow and the cold, everyone pushed harder than any other part of the festival, providing a life changing scene that lasted for hours. Sunday morning brought along the excitement of the last day but also the physical realization that we had in fact been partying in nothing warmer than 32 degree weather for 2 days. This day, most of all, we were all so thankful for the workers and vendors that were bearing the cold along with us all. Traffic was flowing smoothly even with thousands of patrons trying to crowd in. Sunday was the last day of the festival, but you wouldn't have known that by the crowds energy. There was no shortage of amazing music and people going just as hard as Friday night. Grizmatik had a fantastic collaboration giving STS9 a warm welcome, despite the 12 degree cold. STS9 finished the festival out well, allowing people to slowly come down from a rowdy 3 days. That is, after they had finished with their fair share of hypnotic beats and a light show that left you dazed. Snowball 2013 was one for the books; the music was unforgettable and food and drinks were always available and ready to warm us up. With merch from an assortment of bands and the venue you had plenty to remember it by. Thanks for one hell of a weekend Snowball, see ya next year! A Chat with Portugal the Man @SnowBall March 19th, 2013 By Garrett Mynatt Zach: bass Noah: drums, guitar, vocals MFC: When and where did you guys first get together? PTM: The band formed in Alaska about 8 years ago after our other band broke up. Singer and I (Zach) have been playing music together for about 8 years and after some lineup changes are here. Noah joined about 3 years ago. We're all kind of spread - out but we have centralized houses everywhere. MFC: Does living all over give you a lot of different inspirations? PTM: Definitely, all the traveling we do we've seen some things. Growing up where we did and taking that and putting it out in the world,it's impossible to not be influenced by your surroundings, it seeps in and comes straight out of your hands and fingertips. MFC: What was it like working with Danger Mouse? PTM: It was the easiest experience I've ever had making a record. There's a grace period when working with new people but we seemed to click pretty quickly. It was incredible, we learned a lot. He's so smart and he's got great ears and was an incredible experience for us. It allowed us to really explore the hip hop side of what we do, because it's a big part of what we listen to, it shows more in this record, since Waiter. MFC:What's it like touring and playing with predominately electronic music at a festival like Snowball? PTM: It's cool man, we really like that vibe, I'm a huge fan of diversity in any medium, I think it's interesting. We're friends with a lot of these people like Schlomo and they're playing this afternoon. One of my best friends is in Schlomo. I think it's awesome it makes it a fun crowd and lets everyone open their minds, if you like music come to this place because its fuckin rad. It makes us think a little bit more, we're not going to change what we do for anyone but it's not like going to Coachella, we know we can do what we do every night on stage because it will make sense because people understand it, we may be one of the only bands that plays guitar here and that's totally cool and you know we think about that stuff. MFC: Is there a difference playing big venues or places like the Aggie? Do you like one more than the other? PTM: It's just different and I don't like to choose but it is amazing playing these big crowds. But it's rad to get up close and personal, but club shows are awesome because this is one hell of a party but a club show is your party. We get to choose the music that's played over the PA we get to setup our own lights,more so than anything we enjoy being able to create and tailor everything. A festival is stressful you got ten minutes to get on stage, no sound check, its uncomfortable but you get used to it and we always end up having fun because the crowd gives back so much energy. 1 like playing with our lights and lasers and everything. MFC: Looking forward to any big venues coming up? PTM: Coachella, we're playing Bonaroo, we got a fun and busy summer coming up, we got a new album coming up so we're going to play a bunch of new tunes, new stage production, new people in the writing process, it's all going to be very fresh this year and that's going to be fun. We're always changing but I think this is going to be big. MFC: Who you looking forward to seeing at the festival? PTM:Schlomo for sure,policia too, how do you say it? I love their record. Pretty Lights too, we had so much fun watching Pretty Lights in Houston, we wished we could have seen Kendrick but everything was late because of the snow. We gotta be in Texas tomorrow. Summary: I got a chance to catch up with Noah Gersh, percussion and Zachary Scott Carothers bassist and backing vocals for Portugal The Man at Snowball and they were excited for all the new things on their horizon. They had just finished up making a new album with acclaimed producer Brian Burton a.k.a. Danger Mouse and were generally excited about the entire experience. They were really excited to have worked with him and to have a hip hop influence in the upcoming album Evil Friends, something that they always enjoyed listening to and something that is a source of inspiration for the band. "It was incredible, we learned a lot." When asked about playing Snowball both were happy to be there and playing a predominately Electronic Festival because they love having such a diverse audience. "It's cool man, we really like that vibe, I'm a huge fan of diversity in any medium." The band is also looking forward to their summer, they have a big lineup including Bonaroo and Coachella, not to mention touring for their own album, "we got a new album coming up so were going to play a bunch of new tunes, new stage production, new people in the writing process, it's all going to be very fresh this year and that's going to be fun." The new album Evil Friends is available now for preorder, you can also check out the official video for Evil Friend on their band page at http://www.portugaltheman.com/evilfriends. Music Festival Central Snowball 2013 Photos March 191h, 2013 [PHOTO GALLERY HERE] Out Front Online March 18, 2013 SnowBall Music Festival March 8-10 2013 Grateful Web 2013 Snowball Music Festival March 15, 2013 By Matt Cook [PHOTO GALLERY HERE] Our Colorado music scene is bursting at the seams with diversity. Whether you love jam bands, folk and bluegrass or bass heavy dubstep, you can easily find your niche in our music community. SnowBall Music Festival brings us music fanatics together to celebrate that spirit of music, love and community in the high elevations of the Rocky Mountains. This year's 3rd annual SnowBall Music Festival took place in Winter Park. At around 9000 feet elevation and in early March, it's safe to say that winter is still in full force. SnowBall creates a nice contrast from the hot and sticky summer festivals we are all used to. The exclusivity of SnowBall combined with the 10,000 or so fans creates majestic and near indescribable atmosphere. This year's SnowBall took place in between Winter Park and Fraser, which was the first obvious change from the previous festivals which took place in Vail and Avon. This was my first SnowBall experience so it's hard to compare and contrast from previous years. I imagine there were a handful of locals who wanted nothing to do with the festival, but for the most part Winter Park and Fraser were very welcoming. As my group drove in there were signs welcoming festival goers. I don't travel to these ski towns much (I know it's unfortunate), but immediately I was awestruck by the massive surrounding mountain peaks. When entering Fraser the town sign stated "Fraser- Leaving Planet Earth", which seemed quite appropriate. I really liked the location not only because of the obvious beautiful landscape, but it didn't take long to drive there, being 2.5 hours from Fort Collins and 1.5 hours from Denver. My group rented a house for the weekend, but both Winter Park and Fraser had lots of accommodations for festival goers. SnowBall even provided shuttles for people up in Granby as well. When camping on the festival grounds is not an option, shuttle services are very important. SnowBall offered some pay parking lots that were close to the venue, but at $30, It's best to find your way to one of the many free shuttles SnowBall offers. Luckily for my group there was a free parking lot and shuttle pick up located 2 miles down the road from our house. The shuttles came through pretty regularly and transportation for our group worked without too many problems. The shuttle would drop us off right at the main entrance, from there we would wait in sometimes ankle deep muddy line to be patted down and have bags checked. SnowBall allowed festival goers to bring in two factory sealed water bottles, I brought a camelbak, but it had to be empty to be allowed in. SnowBall has a no reentry policy after 7pm, my group never had a problem with it but there were some people upset about it. The music at SnowBall was held on three stages, the SnowBall Stage, the Groove Tent and the Ballroom. The SnowBall Stage was the main stage located outside and had the "Big Air" snowboard/ski jump located right next to it. The Groove Tent was located toward the rear of the festival grounds, which was good because I didn't notice any sound problems with noise leaking into the other stages. The Groove Tent hosted most the electronic acts throughout the fest, but it wasn't just limited to that. The Groove Tent was massive though, easily fitting a thousand or more people in it. The Ballroom was a smaller tent located near the entrance. There was the usual row of vendors located somewhat near the Groove Tent, and a lot of food vendors by the front entrance. In the center of the festival grounds was the Heat Hut/Bar, which provided a much needed refuge from the cold. Also located by the vendors was the Silent Disco, a dance party where everyone puts on headphones and gets down. In general, I loved the set up, walking around proved to be a difficult task on icy uneven frozen ground, but that's just part of an outdoor winter festival. I thought they could use another water filling station, during peak hours it wasn't fun waiting 10+ minutes in line to fill water bottles and camelbak, there was only one water filling station on the entire festival grounds. After my group arrived at our house rental on Friday, we didn't wait around too long to get to the fest. We arrived around 4 pm and headed to the Groove Tent to check out the hip-hop group, Zion I. The set started with their DJ warming up the crowd with a mix of hip-hop and bass filled electronic beats, then eventually their main emcee, Zumbi, came on stage and got the set going. Zion I always puts on a good show and playing in front of a packed Groove Tent crowd, they didn't disappoint. I stayed for a while but eventually made my way the the main stage to catch some of Porter Robinson's set. The 21 year old producer put on a fun energetic set. He makes an electro -house sound but with his own original flavor to it. Porter Robinson got the crowd going and his set was a good way to get the night started. After Porter was Kendrick Lamar on main stage, but I made my way to the Groove Tent to check out The Presets. The Presets are a electronic dance duo from Australia. The duo's sound consists of a lot of synthesizers with vocals laced in, but were hard to hear. They certainly encompass that dance electro -house sound, but their vocals allow them to create a fuller sound. I stuck around for a bit, but never got to into the set. Soon I made my way to the Heat Hut to take a break from the festivities and sit on a somewhat dry ground. The Heat Hut is set up nicely with tables all around and a full bar, but mostly served as a sitting area for people. The headliner for Friday night was Colorado's own Big Gigantic. The set started at 9:30pm, I like how SnowBall has all other sets ending when the main headliner's set starts. Big G started strong and kept the energy up throughout the set, playing fan favorites like "Sky High" and "Nocturnal". I love when Dominic Lalli picks up his sax and incorporates it into electro bass arrangements, It creates a fun and unique trancy, dance party. As Big Gigantic's set came to a close the crowd was rewarded with an epic firework show that flowed great into the end of the set. The first night was a success, and the festival started off with great energy. After a long night of festivities, I awoke on day 2. It was nice waking up in a bed compared to the normal festival routine of waking up sweating in a tent at dawn. Another activity that SnowBall offers which you won't find at any other festival, is the access to some fantastic skiing and snowboarding resorts/runs. Unfortunately I didn't have the funds to partake in any of that fun, but nonetheless how cool is the idea of snowboarding during the day and then going to a music festival all night. I arrived at the festival in the late afternoon. The area got dumped with a solid amount of snow the night before, and with the snow came a drop in temperature as well. The first set I caught was part of Shlomo in the Ballroom. I was liking Shlomo a lot, a producer from LA and definitely on the chiller side than a lot of the heavy hitting dubstep I've heard thus far. He had the Ballroom packed to capacity. Eventually my group made our way to the Silent Disco, I've always heard about these silent disco's but this was the first one I actually experienced. It was too much fun, it's fun to dance and then take off your headphones and see everyone dancing in silence, I definitely recommend checking that out. The next set up was the indie-dance group Rubblebucket in the Ballroom Tent. Personally, this was my most anticipated show of the entire festival. As a huge fan of the group, I knew what kind of energy and force this band brings. Rubblebucket has a very colorful and unique sound with influences ranging from dub reggae, funk, psychedelic rock and afrobeat. The group has tremendous stage presence and are well known for coming into the crowd to get down with their fans and for their onstage antics. During their colorful psychedelic build up jam "Lhomme", they had 6-8 costumed fans come on stage to chase down band leader Alex Toth and eventually pretending to devour him, it was quite the spectacle. On their last song "Came Out of a Lady", I even got to carry around Toth on my shoulders as he was ripping off trumpet riffs. Rubblebucket played an intense and euphoric show, they really get the good energy flowing in the tent. As I exited the Ballroom, I was greeted to the sounds of another favorite band of mine, Portugal. the Man. As I headed to the main stage it was evident a large amount of people were making there way to the groove tent for Datsik. I stayed for a bit and caught Portugal. the Man's set. I was glad to see the group playing main stage right before the headliner, but thought they deserved a much bigger crowd. Eventually Saturday's headliner, Pretty Lights, took the stage. Derek Vincent Smith is the man behind Pretty Lights and he is also a Colorado native. Pretty Lights lays down his own style of electronic music with soul samples mixed with electronic and hip-hop beats. He brings Snoweall Music Festival a fun dance party for sure. A dynamic stage and light setup is the norm for this act, lots of lasers, strobes, and synchronized lights. PL played his well known "Finally Moving" and "I Know the Truth" and ended the second night righteously. As Sunday rolled on by I made it to the festival late afternoon, I was definitely looking forward to STS9's headlining set. Once I entered the fest I wandered in the Ballroom tent and caught some of the band Tennis' set, they are a pop rock duo from Denver. Eventually I made my way to the main stage to see Grizmatik, a collaboration between the electronic acts Griz and Gramatik. A lot of people were looking forward to this set and I could see why, both artists have a unique style and it was pretty sweet watching them add the saxophone and electric guitar in the mix. As the night went on the temperature dropped pretty low, getting in close to the crowd at main stage is a must to stay warm. I like how SnowBall had a ski/snowboard ramp located next to the main stage, so in between acts the crowd could watch the athletes do different tricks, it was pretty awesome. The festival provided everyone with all sorts of eye candy, but my favorite was the 100 yard rope floating in the air with lit balloons every few feet or so. The balloon fixture is easily the first thing noticed when entering the festival. The also a bonfire that was fenced off by the main stage and a large flame torch that would go off every few seconds. After Grizmatik's set was the festival closing headliner STS9. The jamtronic group is no stranger to Colorado or the music festival scene in general. STS9 brings a big sound with them which ranges from electronic dance to funky jam rock. It took awhile but eventually the band took the stage and kicked off their set. The set started slow with a electronic and synth laden groove and eventually got kicked up a notch when they played their spacey jam "2012". The group continued to play some familiar jams and killed it. STS9's set was a high point of the weekend and a great way to end the festival. SnowBall is a unique festival and I was proud to be covering the event for Gweb. The festival went very smoothly, although I personally would have preferred a bit more of an eclectic lineup, with some more folk/bluegrass or funk/reggae bands. The lineup was leaning heavy on the electronic side, but that is the norm for SnowBall, the festival is certainly a borderline electronic festival. The other unique aspect of SnowBall is its after parties. With music ending at 11pm each night there's normally people still hungry for more and SnowBall served up a fat plate of after parties, with 50+ artists performing at local venues. Unfortunately I didn't make it to any after parties, but it was nice knowing I had the option for late night music. Overall was a great experience for me and I'd like to thank the organizers of SnowBall and the towns of Winter Park and Fraser for hosting this festival. It's a truly special feeling to be up in the high mountains celebrating love and music with friends and loved ones. Check out more photos from SnowBall. Elektro Daily Snowball Music Festival in a Nutshell March 15, 2013 By Stacy Morrow [PHOTO GALLERY HERE] You wouldn't think that a festival in the very cold Rocky Mountains at the end of winter would really work. It is all snowy, the temperature is below freezing, and the ground is icy enough to slip on. But, for some reason it works well -really, really well. There is just something about it that is hard to pin point. The one thing I can say is that good music will weigh out any circumstance and Snowball Music Festival is the succession of this idea. The third annual Snowball was thrown in the valley of Winter Park, Colorado on March 8-10, 2013 and it was beyond successful. As I stated, good music will weigh out any circumstance and that means people can still get hot and heavy even if you're outside during the winter time. Snowball Music Festival was 3 days of pure mayhem. It included our favorite EDM acts as well as hip-hop, jam, and indie acts in 3 different tents, plus a silent disco tent. It was a pleasant mix of sweet sounds all the way to raging face. So, what was the lay out of this place? Considering the past years in Avon, Colorado - right next to Beaver Creek -it was a much better set up. It felt a little bit smaller so it made the event more intimate, which I heard was a major plus side from the fans. When you walk in the merchandise booth and the Ballroom tent to your left and the first bar and food trucks to your right. Straight ahead is the heated bar that is strategically place in the middle of the festival, which is easily accessible from all 3 tents. The heated bar was a great idea because since it was so cold people wanted to sit and relax in there, which meant they would be quicker to buy drinks -it was a win, win for everyone. To the right of the heated bar was the Groove tent and this is where our favorite acts like Krewella, Datsik, Destructo, and more played at. To the left of the heated bar was the main stage, the Snowball stage, where headliners like Big Gigantic, Pretty Lights, and STS9 played. Continuing straight ahead from the heated bar was the independent merchandise booths were, which held the DanceSafe, Grassroots, and Spirit Hood booths. To the left of the independent merchandise booths was the Big Air ski ramp right next to the Snowball stage. Lastly, the press and VIP tent was to the left of the Snowball stage. On this side it was nice because they had heat lamps all around this area so you could enjoy the music could be enjoyed outside, as it should be. Hoping that this gives you the full feel of this extravagant snowy event I'll finally be getting into what happened day by day. Day 1 Day 1 was the absolute craziest for my partner in crime and I. A friend of mine is the tour manager for Zion I -a hip-hop group from Oakland -and they needed a ride to the festival and back because the festival was leaving transportation up to the artist. We figured no one else would do it so we volunteered. We picked up Zion I around 1 P.M. and headed to the festival, which was about 2 hours from the airport. Everyone was antsy because they aren't used to Colorado weather and heard that a big snowstorm was coming, which they weren't physically prepared for. Anyways, we arrive at the festival in between 3-4 P.M. and head right in. Zion I was our first act to see because they went on at 5 P.M. in the Groove tent. DJ/Producer of the group, AmpLive, kicks off the evening with a 10-15 minute mix of hip-hop and trap tunes and then the group- Zumbi and the back up MC -heads to the stage to finish it off. I love hip-hop but I don't typically care for live hip-hop shows but I can vouch for these guys to say that they sound the exact same as they do on their albums. Feeling pretty pumped about the vibe of the festival so far we head to the Snowball stage where Porter Robinson was spinning. He was spinning everyone's favorite tunes and then some. His energy was high and everything felt almost right. But, there was something eerie about the sound. It sounded like the treble was way too high during his set and it left my ears ringing for a couple of hours. I think it was the sound engineers problem because we all know that Porter Robinson likes to keep it really bassy. So, we headed back to the Groove tent to meet up with Zion I again and went to their VIP trailer to catch a breather. We really didn't get much time to breathe because Kris, Rain Man, from Krewella was on the other side of the trailer asking us if we wanted to take some pulls from his Jameson whiskey bottle, which of course we did! Who couldn't pass up a drink with one of the members of Krewella? We chatted with him for about 10 minutes and all I can say is that this guy is really chill and friendly -and nothing beats a successful artist acting like just a normal being (because they are). Then we rolled with Zion I to the press tent where a quirky game show interview was taking place -it was fun to watch. Noticing that time was moving by way too fast we bounced to the Groove tent to check out Krewella's set. It was a complete nightmare making it up to the front to snap some photos because it was so jammed pack in there. Finally making it to the front we go crazy with snapping as many photos as we can. The energy was so high for Krewella's set. I think it was because most of the Snowballers' finally made it to the event and they were really craving some banging EDM tunes. The fans asked and Krewella served it on a silver platter. Krewella gave the best vibe out of all Snowball days -they were happy, spunky, and raging face with everybody else. Then, it was time to head to the Snowball stage to catch Colorado mega local's Big Gigantic. Dominic and Jeremy were so thrilled to be headlining Snowball Music Festival and it definitely showed. They couldn't wipe their smiles off their faces when they played everyone's favorite tracks. It was hot, sexy, clubby, and super jazzy -just how the Colorado scene kids like it. Their visuals made it a more physically and mentally stimulating show that left everyone leaving with big fat grins on their faces. I got a chance to interview them through email and I urge you to check it out here. We left the festival with Zion I to go to their after party being extremely exhausted. When they finished up around 1:30 A.M. it was snowing so our very long journey back down to Denver began. It really wasn't as bad as it seems because I got to talk with AmpLive and Zumbi the whole back about the EDM scene and it left me more pumped and stimulated about the electronic music industry than I ever have been. We said our goodbyes and went to sleep around 4:30 A.M. Snowball day 1 was a complete success -1 was thrilled! Day 2 Feeling completely exhausted from the first day it was hard to get up and start moving around again. Not to mention is was snowing cats and dogs everywhere in Colorado and that sometimes makes a person a little bit more lazy that usual. There is such thing as getting photography sores, you know! This day was a BIG day for me because I had to prepare for my Datsik interview later that evening. So, I arrived around 5 P.M. with the mentality of not having too many drinks to keep warm before that interview. We headed straight to the Groove tent knowing that EDM was going to be played. There was this guy called Gigamesh spinning when we made it into the tent. It was hard to make it to the front because the stomped on snow from the other day froze over because of the below freezing temps, which made it dangerously slippery. I had never heard of Gigamesh before and the best way I can describe his music is being the ultimate hipster sound of electronica. It was whimsical and MGMT-like. The Diluzional go-go's were dancing during his set and they helped the crowd know how to get down to this odd rhythm. Next up was T -E -E -D, also known as Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, which was very complimentary to Gigamesh's music. The music T -E -E -D was playing had the hipster feel but was more on the funky house side of things with some electro sounds in it. The Snowball crowd really liked this guy because of the classic sounds he was playing -it is always refreshing to move away from dubstep for a set or two. House music lives on and T -E -E -D along with some other Snowball DJ's proved that. T -E -E -D finished his set and Datsik was going to go on in 30 minutes. The Groove tent was getting jammed packed during this breather -Colorado sure loves their dubstep and Datsik so everyone was making sure they found their place within the tent or outside of it. Datsik takes the stage at 8:30 P.M. the crowd roars with excitement. The photographers and myself get ready and start snapping continuously because this kind of excitement is something that has to be captured. They brought out the L.E.D. panel for Datsik's set to give it a more visually stimulating vibe. It got so hot so fast in Groove tent that Datsik had to take off his coat -only wearing a t -shirt -and I was seeing girls on top of shoulders in tank tops everywhere. Datsik played a range of dubstep, trap, minimal trap, and songs that are in an unidentifiable genre. The energy was so high it was like a Bassnectar show, if not better, and the energy didn't drop until Datsik was over and done with his set. It was really an incredible sight to see and feel -I felt like I was so high just from the crowds' extreme excitement. I decided it would be best to leave 10 minutes before he ended to get to the press room and get ready and WOW was it difficult to get out of that tent. It was such a madhouse in the Groove tent and was so packed that it was nearly impossible getting out of it -my feet weren't even touching the ground at some points because I was sandwiched in between people. After getting out of the sardined packed tent I had to stand for a moment and take a deep breathe because it was super overwhelming. I finally make it to the Snowcial press tent and wait for Datsik to arrive so I can give him his interview. He arrives around 10:30 P.M. and we get straight to business. I tell him off the record that all we are going to be talking about is music and the scene since I was still feeling excited about the chat I had with the members of Zion I the night before. We talked for a little over 6 minutes and all I can say is wow -this guy is the real deal. Troy is so incredibly down to earth and is quite easy to talk to. We talked about his music, what genre he classifies himself as, what his inspiration is, and more. I think all you Elektro readers will really enjoy what he has to say and you can check it out here. Pretty Lights was playing all throughout the Datsik interview and it was hard to not get up and dance. Pretty Lights is another mega local Colorado musician that has made it to the big time -he even has his own satellite radio hour on Electric Area! There is a certain equation of Colorado kids plus the music they listen to and the style of clothes they wear -which equals out to be Pretty Lights music. Pretty Lights is the exact definition of Colorado music and local scene. Derek sound has a certain kind of jammy feel to it with a dash of funky, house beats, and a little bit of dubstep. Pretty Lights was a perfect as the name sounds -pretty and banging all at the same time. Seeing the crowd dance around in the 0 degree temperature was exhilarating. Nothing can stop a Colorado kid from jamming out to their favorite music and Pretty Lights was more than appreciated. We ended up leaving before the end of his set -which we kind of regret -so we could rest up for the last day of Snowball Music Festival. Day 2 was accomplished with great hype and fun. Mission success! Day 3 1 don't know if the people of Snowball set up day 3 to be the best music -wise. Maybe they knew people would be tired by the end of it and wanted to get everyone there or maybe it just happened that way. Probably unlike most Snowballers' I woke up feeling as refreshed as ever because I knew it was going to be a good day so I made sure to get my beauty rest. Shortly after waking up -which was later than usual because of Daylight Savings -we make our way back up to Winter Park and get there around 4 P.M. and just walked around to feel the place out one more time. We eventually headed into the Groove tent, which pretty much became our home by that point, to watch this guy named Aeroplane. Aeroplane's music was hipster-ish like the DJ Gigamesh from the night before but was more down -tempo funky. It was something unique that's for sure. Unfortunately, there weren't that many people at this time. I'm guessing it is because everyone got burnt out from raging so hard the night before. Nonetheless, I appreciated Aeroplane's set for what it was and decided to sally forth to the VIP tent to get warmed up before Destructo's set. Destructo was supposed to go on at 5 P.M. but he didn't go on until about 5:30 P.M. The other photographers and I were getting really antsy because we could see him standing right there and we were ready to take our pictures! Destructo finally went on and it was mighty fine. I'm a huge fan of house and techno music and it is a shame that I don't hear it as much as I used to. With that said, I was absolutely thrilled to get to see him play since the last time I did was on the first Holy Ship. It was funky, sexy, spunky, and bouncy. Everyone in there was feeling the vibe just as well as I was. And, also unfortunately for Destructo there weren't as many people in the Groove tent that should have been because most people were still curing their hangovers by this time, which is sad because it was an incredible set. However, there were a whole lot more people at the end of his set and the energy picked up nicely after that, especially when "LA Funky" dropped. After Destructo's set ended I headed over to the Snowcial press tent to prepare for my interview with him. He arrives on time with a vodka soda in hand. The first thing I said off the record is how much of a fan I am of his and his company, HARD, and how I was on the inaugural Holy Ship! Escaping fan mode and getting down to business I give around an 8 -minute interview that was just so special to me. Gary Richard's is one of the realest dudes I have talked to in a long time. We talked about his music, his production company, and the growth of the EDM industry over the years. He is so humbled because of his 20 -year struggle to make it in this industry and he never wanted to stop because he loves it so much. It isn't about the money or the fame for him. It is all about the love. Please check out the interview I had with him here because it will open your eyes up so much. After my interview with Destructo I met up with friends to watch the Robert Randolf band because they were pretty stoked about it. It isn't the kind of music Elektro is about but it was nice to see some really good live music before I got back to listening to heavy EDM. I mosey around for a little bit checking out everything like the shops and other tents. And before I knew it I had missed all of Flosstradamus set, I couldn't believe it! But, my partner saw it and captured bits and pieces of it and reported back to me that it was really good, heavy, and all the girls were bouncing their booties. While he was finishing up the Flosstradamus set at the Groove tent I was at the Snowball stage for Grizmatik, which consist of Elektro's freshman class artist Griz and Gramatik. Grizmatik played one of my most favorite sets of Snowball Music Festival and from what I hear I am definitely not the only one. Their music is something else -it is different and that is why I loved listening to it. It has the Pretty Lights feel to it but with my oomph -more electro, more dubstep, and pretty much a little bit more of everything. Grizmatik belonged at the main stage because they are a mix of all the genres Colorado kids love the most. Grizmatik finished with even more energy than when they started and that is one of the best signs an artist can get. Since there was a 30 minute set break between Grizmatik to STS9 I decided to go visit the Ballroom tent for the first time because Crizzly was playing with Lil Flip. The Ballroom tent was the smallest out of all the stages and they mostly showcased local artist. But, for some reason they decided to put Crizzly there. Let's just say they should have been somewhere else because there were thousands of people outside of the tent and everyone was pushing aggressively to get somewhere where they can actually see. Crizzly and Lil Flip's set was everything I expected: straight up twerkin' music. The super bassy trap sounds with the southern rapper's slowed down voice really seemed to work more than well, it was like the perfect match. People were going absolutely bonkers. Signs were waving, girls were up on guys' shoulders, and I'm pretty sure I saw some flashes here and there. Let me remind you of something: it was ridiculously freezing and people were only wearing tank tops -that is when you know something is hot. I then remember I am at a festival and I need to head to the next act before the one I am seeing is over, no matter how much I am liking it. Climbing through mud and slippery snow -ice I make it to the front of the Snowball stage where STS9 is about to take place. There are thousands upon thousands of people waiting for the big act. I'm pretty sure most of the people at Snowball bought their ticket because STS9 was going to be there because Colorado people can't get enough of their jammy livetronica. Basically, since they are so big here, STS9 plays about 6 times a year at 2 different periods -they have to have 3 nights in a row because it sells out fast and they are trying to make everyone happy. The final act of the entire festival finally came and everyone went absolutely nuts. It was just what I needed because I've been a STS9 fan for a really long time and I had taken 2, or so, years off from them and the reunion was nice. The lights were awe-inspiring because the whole festival was almost too over -stimulating with L.E.D. light panels and this was a nice change -it was oldschool yet comfortable. It felt like the old Tribe I knew and loved but with some new funky tunes mixed in there. The best thing about STS9 is that they had someone on their Twitter to post every single song they played exactly when they played it, which is the way of the jam band world. It was a bittersweet feeling when it came to the very end. Everyone was giving hugs all around and it really felt like a community. All good things have to come to an end at some point and it is sad but as Dr. Seuss once stated, "don't cry because it is over smile because it happened," which I believe everybody in the festival life should embrace this statement. For my partner and I, it wasn't quite over yet. We headed to the Mountain Lodge to check out my friend Josh Pollock's-of Euphonic Conceptions -after party. We got to catch Fisk's, an old friend of mine, set and I am so glad we did. Fisk has stayed true to the glitch -hop music and it was nice to revisit my past but in future form. It was dirty, grimey, laser-bassy, and most importantly: it was glitchy. The people that were there were going crazy. We then saw Destructo play again and it was a completely different set than the one he played at Snowball. It was down -tempo, a little techy, and super sexy. After his set was done, it was time for me to go and that was the very end of my Snowball weekend completely. Snowball Music Festival was more than a success it was a revival. When I say revival I don't mean it for everyone because it was more personal than that but I do hope most people felt the same. I went to last year's Snowball and all I could say was "it's too cold," "this isn't fun because I'm cold," and "I don't care who is playing because I am freezing." This year was completely different! Okay, I did say I was cold a lot of times BUT I said how much fun I was having a whole lot more. I truly didn't have that many high expectations for Snowball this year and it surprised me more because of that. Snowball Music Festival is meant for Colorado and Colorado people love it. As I heard, 10,000- 12,000 people came this year -and for in the snow that is a big time accomplishment! My highlights of this past weekend are Krewella, Datsik, Grizmatik, Big Gigantic, Destructo, and T -E -E -D. The only lowlights were that I got chilly a couple of different times but in all reality that is a personal problem. After this past weekend, I am a believer in Snowball Music Festival and the movement they are trying to make. No matter what the conditions are good music will always pull through and that is something to note. Snowball is the true music lovers' festival. Thank you Snowball Music Festival. I had a blast and I hope there will be another one next year! For more information on Snowball Music Festival visit www.snowballmusicfestival.com Photos By: Stacy Morrow & Zachary Egan Music Festival Junkies The Scene: Holy F**cking Snowball Festival March 14, 2013 [PHOTO GALLERY HERE] ANEW � It&e&IN@Iguy.cem After two years of battling the snobby locals and overly aggressive police in Avon, Colorado, it was time for the SnowBall Music Festival to rethink their vision. They knew that the fans loved the festival and that Colorado was the perfect state for it, but they needed to find a place where their festival and attendees would not only be tolerated, but also appreciated. Enter, Winter Park, a small ski town a little over an hour away from Denver. The locals are down to earth, and the town could always use a boost in the economy. This combination made it the perfect home for SnowBall. A new location paired with unpredictable weather made this a very big year for the future of SnowBall. As attendees poured through the gates for the first day, they were greeted by volunteers handing out free popcorn. This set the mood for what was going to take place over the next three days. SnowBall committed to the fan experience and was going to do everything in their power to go from "that festival in the snow," to "the first major festival of festival season that you are missing out on if you don't attend." This commitment continued to the tone of art installations, colorful balloons that crossed the sky, and even a large ski jump for local ski legends to drop their favorite tricks for the crowd. The new venue featured the main stage, which was constantly morphing to meet each artist's visual desires, as well as two tents that provided a more intimate and warmer experience. The venue is the perfect size for the estimated 11,000 people in attendance. The SnowBall fans are what make the festival so much fun to be a part of. The crowd is the happiest, most polite group of people you will ever meet at a festival. Colorado people are proud of their state and there is a real sense of community that everyone is welcomed into as honorary Coloradoans for the weekend. This sense of pride goes all the way to the top with local artists -turned -celebrities, Pretty Lights and Big Gigantic. Neither artist could play for more than 20 minutes without taking a minute to thank everyone and say how much they loved their Colorado family. The fans returned the love, which was truly tested as the temperature dipped into the teens on Friday night and into the single digits on Saturday night. The crowd would not be deterred and stopped at nothing to see their local boys on the big stage. After two days of getting beat up by the cold, the crowd was rewarded with what can only be described as a magical day on Sunday. The once cloudy skies finally opened up to reveal a stunning blue sky, and the energy of the crowd was simply electric. Sunday was one of those days that will live on in the dreams of festivalgoers for years to come. Over the course of the three days, SnowBall set their mark in the festival scene. They are not just "that snow festival," any more; they are the official start of the festival season. If you miss SnowBall, you are missing out on a festival experience like no other. As the fans left each night, they were given handfuls of free cookies because SnowBall understands what it's all about. Happy fans come back year after year, and these fans were happier than potheads on 4/20. 303 Magazine Snowball 2013: Goin' Hard in Winter Park March 14, 2013 By James Garcia [VIDEO HERE] Waking Up Is Hard If You Never Sleep It's 7:33 in the morning, and I'm staring at a much -too -large deer head mounted over an inactive fireplace. The sun has just started giving me the creeps and reality is setting in. We're in day two of life at Snowball. There is no other way to describe a festival of this magnitude other than to call it an experience. It's not a bunch of button pushers up on stage, hitting play on their remix - infused playlists (though that is a part of it). It's not a bunch of rich ski kids getting loaded in the mountains, pretending life back home isn't waiting for them (though that is certainly the case). It's about the people. Almost 21 hours ago I set out on Winter Park, Colorado. I spent all morning with my editor and a group of circus freaks, including a young person who unfortunately suffers from the Wolf Man syndrome as well as albinism. But he or she also suffers from Dance Fever, which flares up anytime anyone calls his or her name. We call this enthusiastic creature: The Yeti. The Yeti Entourage, consisting of George Peele, Citric Acid Entertainment owner and 303 music editor, Noah Mittman, videographer and professional badass, Danielle Odette, the most kickass fire -twirler and hula-hoopin' woman I've ever met (let the record show that because I have met very few of these, it does not diminish her amazing talent), and Pauline Grace, who spat fire at some ski -blokes as they surfed off a huge snow -ramp with feats of agility I cannot comprehend. We hit up the official 2013 Snowbrunch after a measly six hours of sleep and we were certainly ready for more of the waking life. A full breakfast buffet, including some extraordinary pastries, and a drink ticket for a Bloody Mary bar. They mixed the drinks for rock stars. Oh yes, and there were rock stars there. Ishi from Dallas, Texas killed it, despite it only being early afternoon. Their vibes couldn't have come at a better time than being preceded by a really touching dedication speech by Phoenix 999, who discussed the bad stigma Colorado has garnered through recent shootings and acts of senseless violence. Phoenix 999 is a non-profit formed by the survivors of Columbine to provide educational, financial, and emotional support for victims of mass violence. The message was simple: This bad press is NOT Colorado, and should not define this beautiful state. And let me tell you, I have seen beauty before. But being in the snowy mountains with good people, from myriad backgrounds and life experiences is the most beautiful thing I as an aspiring music journalist could ask for. After Bloody Marys and Tennessee Honey shots we donned serious faces and hit the festival, going our separate ways. First on my to -do -list: Robotic Pirate Monkey. "For my music, I'm very picky. I personally think that I could still be better. So what I have right now, I'm really stoked. It's pretty amazing to have fans... Fuck, I don't think I'm that good yet, ya know? Fuck," said Matthew Berryhill of RPM. "It's cool to see people moved by your music." They nailed their set on Friday and brought the after party home later that night. "I had a DMT trip that led me in a round -about way to getting into it," said John Robbins, of Run DMT. Tune your radios into this guy's frequencies, my friends, because his beats made my brain spin off into a distant cosmic realm I never thought existed, filled with bass drops from dope -smoking otherworldlies. And on Saturday night, DMT put on an intimate after party at the Winter Park Pub, to a small, yet emphatic group of young partiers. "I love the crowd here, no other feels like this one." But I imagined he meant the intense weather conditions. "It was really hot up there, but that's more than I can say for the rest of this." Back at the festival, Gigamesh rocked the Groove Tent, featuring the dancing styles of Snowball's hired go-go dancers along with my editor in a Yeti outfit on stage. The crowd was into it. And that's the main point to focus on here, in this abominable season in the heart of the Rockies with everyone hopped up on chemicals and sound waves, the crowd is just into it. Just cruising through the audience, you can feel the love, the respect, the admiration for the talent. Inside the Press Tent: The Snowcial Lounge Then it was time to head to the press tent for some artist interviews. I trudged through the snow, dodging the colorful children milling about, all slipping and sliding into each other and the ground. But 1 did not fall, because I'm a professional, of course. "We make music with drum machines, synthesizers and vocals. We tour the world, playing our music. And our mission is to enjoy it," said Julian Hamilton, vocalist and keyboardist of The Presets. The Presets hail from Australia where they've won a multitude of awards for their unique brand of synthpop as well as creating an album that went triple platinum. I asked them why Australia seems to put out and recognize better music than America. "There are some terrible, terrible American bands. And some really terrible Australian ones too. There's just more in America," Hamilton said. American Royalty played a groovy set at the Groove Tent. They are an intriguing mix of rock and electronic, supplementing live instrumentation with electronic beats. "We were both in rock bands all our lives and decided to take this voyage, this journey into the electronic side," said guitarist and vocalist Marc Gilfry. Their journey has been a successful one so far. They played their first festival at Snowball 2011 and are hoping to come back for more. They were also asked to DJ an after party. "Having that classic rock background makes us really song -minded. There are different structures, road maps for writing songs. You have this electronic idea of building and adding an element and building. And then you have the more rock thing: verse, chorus, verse, chorus," Gilfry said. "We're trying to Jedi Mind Meld, as Obama would say," Billy Scher added. This spun us off into a lively debate on the finer philosophical differences between Star Wars and Star Trek. These are my kind of people. After meeting these artists and seeing how they were just as stoked to be here as I was, it really started to feel less like the typical performer/audience dynamic and more like a community of like-minded people who just want to get their kicks with good music. Then Pretty Lights played and mayhem ensued. The crowd was packed together in front of the main stage. The snow had been packed down into a deadly ice rink and everyone was hopped up on some kind of chemical. It looked like the makings of utter disaster. Then the lights came on and Derek Vincent Smith took the stage, hit play and blasted us into another dimension: a world where people are free to dance on ice, so packed together few people slip and in fact seem to defy the laws of physics. A world where lasers cut through the frigid mountain air as the entire crowd undulates in ecstasy and complete devotion to the man with the aesthetically -pleasing luminescence. There were approximately 12,000 music freaks and 51 artists in attendance this year, well exceeding the previous two years. Other acts that really stood out this year were Sound Tribe Sector 9, Datsik, Porter Robinson, Big Gigantic, Krewella, Grizmatik and Destructo. The Energy Behind the Festival: The True Believers After the after party a fellow journalist and I talked our way into, we returned to our lodge where we really set into the mission of intoxication. The moment we cracked our first beers we heard some insanity coming from down the hall. Upon further investigation we found what looked like a tweaker den, filled with young junkies who were in a constant state of spasmodic twitching. There would be no sleeping for these children, or for me for that matter. As a professional, I felt obligated to see this thing through to the end. The following are the fragmented ramblings of two strange fellows I referred to in my notes as Crackhead 1 and Crackhead 2. These aren't pretentious artists giving their preconceived answers to irritatingly vague questions. This is a real conversation with real people, real fans of the music, the lifestyle, the festival experience. This is the real Snowball. Sky -Hi News Winter Park merchants surprised about SnowBall crowd purchases March 13, 2013 By Reid Tulley FRASER — Nearly every business in the Fraser Valley and beyond braced for the SnowBall Music Festival by stocking shelves, hiring security, and staffing stores with extra employees. In the aftermath of the March 8-10 event, the general consensus around the valley seems to be surprise at how well behaved the crowd was as well as surprise at what the crowd chose to participate in and spend their money on. "We had people buying a $200 bottle of Dom Perignon champagne with a 30 pack of Pabst Blue Ribbon," said Clark Lipscomb, who is a principal in the company that is developing the property the event was held on and who's wife, Meredith, operates Icebox Liquors. Lipscomb also reported the convenience store located at the entrance to the venue did 10 times its normal weekend business. "What I do like is bringing a group like this to town that is not likely to come here," Lipscomb said. "I don't think you can pay for the marketing this does for the town." While some retail outlets and restaurants reported a good jump in their business compared to this time last year, others reported nearly flat sales. Cooperative effort Catherine Ross, executive director of the Winter Park & Fraser Chamber of Commerce, said she believed some businesses did better than others. Overall, she said she believes the event was a success for the local economy and that she was excited to see the event take place without any major issues, something she attributes to the large amount of pre -planning by both businesses and the various public service entities. "I am always proud of our public agencies, but we should get an award for this," Ross said. "Everyone had a purpose of keeping everyone safe and they pulled it off." Hundreds of hours were devoted to pre -planning for the event by the local police force, EMS, fire districts, chamber of commerce, and public works entities, which helped the event to run smoothly. Comments from emergency service and public works personnel indicate the crowd was relatively respectful. A good crowd "I was very enlightened about how well mannered everybody was on the buses," said Mike Fudge, general manager of First Transit/The Lift Shuttle, which operated the shuttles for the festival and shuttled 18,000 to 20,000 people over the weekend. "To be honest, it was a lot better group than we anticipated." "Clearly these people like to party," said Fraser/Winter Park Police Chief Glen Trainor. "But they were respectful to our staff." Trainor even reported that a few of the officers working the festival received hugs from the SnowBallers. He said statistics about arrests and crime during the event wouldn't be available until late this week or early next week. "We found them very pleasant to deal with and very easy to manage," said Jeff Williams, owner of the Winter Park Pub. "As easy of a group we have dealt with (during) large events in Winter Park in the past." Lodging was at capacity for nearly all of the Fraser Valley and Winter Park Resort and spread to Granby and beyond. Kristy Meyer, owner of Destination West at Beaver Village, reported the company had "covered the bases as far as doing what we could to cover damages," by charging deposits, setting ground rules, and hiring security. "We didn't have very many problems at all," she said. Restaurants and bars reported busy lunches and breakfast business with normal to slow dinner hours. "We had a slow start on Friday but it picked up as the weekend went on and overall turned out to be pretty good," said Ian Gough, owner of Smokin' Moe's in Winter Park. After parties were considered successful at a number of the restaurants who chose to host them, even though more tickets were sold to the after parties than people showed up. Retailers also saw some business from the festival -goers with Christy Sports selling nearly every pair of winter boots they had available, though they saw no uptick in ski rentals. "We may have lost some business because of all of the chaos but we did see some revenue," said Jim Peterson, area manager for Christy Sports. Winter Park Resort also reported they were pleased with the sales from the four -pack deal on day passes they offered over SnowBall weekend as well as happy to have every available room full at the resort's lodging facilities. Another consensus of the business owners and operators is that they would look forward to next year's SnowBall, if it were to return to the area. "Its nice to have this one over so we can plan better and know what were up against if we do this again next season," Williams said. ElectroJams Snowball Music Festival Day 3 Reca March 13, 2013 By Adam De Gree [VIDEO HERE] The third and final day of SnowBall Music Festival 2013 was an experience like none other. From start to incredible finish, the music, lights, and general festival vibes were out of this world. The first two days were amazing, but Sunday shamed them. Here's why SnowBall should be on your festival list. My day started with the second half of K Theory's set in the Groove Tent. Only one of the two producers was present, but he threw down some very heavy trap. The bass was turned up surprisingly high for a 1:15 set, and the crowd of about 75 early festivalgoers loved it. At about 2:20, 1 decided to check out ChrisB.'s set in the Ballroom. It was exactly what I needed for an afternoon starter: experimental glitch/hip hop/dub in DoLab fashion. The tent was pretty empty, unfortunately for the people who missed the set. His genre -defying beats and edgy synths had just the perfect amount of groove, and he ended it with a ten-minute 'get weird' section. By then, it was time to head back to the Groove Tent for Michael Menert. I was introduced to Menert's music when he signed on to PLM, and I thought his album was pretty good. After seeing him live, that opinion has been raised 100x. Performing with a live drummer, he took the crowd on a journey through electrofunk, completely in control as he smoked a joint and drank vodka straight from the bottle. It's hard to choose a high point of the set, as the vibes were incredible throughout, but some of my favorites were Cassiopeia, his remix of Paul Basic's'HBR,' and Bloodletting. Then, when the sound was disconnected several times, he started rapping over a beat set down by the drummer. One of the greatest performances of the festival, and of course, one of the most humble, thanking the crowd multiple times, and coming down to say hello at the end. If he returns next year, I'm sure he'll command a later time slot. Most of the crowd dispersed at the end of Menert's set, which was fine by me. It was time for Aeroplane. Using 2 CDJ's, he started off with some groovy, chill disco -house, and steadily built energy until the crowd was off its feet. Aeroplane was joined on stage by two dancers, a nice touch. Then, someone dressed in a yeti mask decided to jump around stage on a pink unicorn. It was just as ridiculous as it needed to be. My favorite part of the set was an edit of Disclosure's 'White Noise.' Aeroplane's set built the crowd up for Destructo. Strangely unknown, Destructo has been producing since before I was born, and in 2007, he founded HARD. Fittingly enough, his blend of techno and disco/deep house was groovy yet very hard. Seamlessly transitioning to ever -higher -energy tracks, Destructo executed his well-planned set to perfection. When he dropped 'Technology,' and especially 'LA Funky,' the entire tent went crazy. Somehow, I caught a definite hip-hop vibe as the set went on, and this was confirmed when he closed his set with 'Jump Around.' Destructo also continued the trend of great performers who were sincerely grateful to be there, as if anyone needed convincing that SnowBall's organizers knew exactly what they were doing when constructing the festival experience. Flosstradamus was up next in the Groove Tent, and the original plan was to stay for the first 30 minutes before heading to GrizMatik at the Main Stage, but the Groove Tent was running about 20 minutes late, so I decided to skip the set altogether. It's the second time I've missed them at a festival, but just like at Snowglobe (Deadmau5), I do not regret the decision one bit. While waiting in front of the stage, I was surprised to see a drumline start performing behind me. Yet another example of SnowBall's unique atmosphere. From the start, it was clear that GrizMatik deserve far more attention than they've received thus far. With GRiZ's saxophone and a live electric guitarist accompanying the booming electrofunk/dubstep of the duo, the set was the perfect fusion of concert and party. Scratch that: their set was a roller -coaster ride. The crowd went wild as they dropped banger after banger: from 'Fist Up!' to 'DLIMF.' But it wasn't just crazy drops: there was plenty of room for groove, with GRTs 'Rock N Roll' deserving a spot on the highlight reel. And of course, in keeping with both artists' philosophies, the 'Anonymous' logo joined the usual dose of crazy visuals. I seriously hope they take this project even higher, as I would love to see them play more than an hour. There were now only 2 short hours until SnowBall ended for the year, but they may have been the best two hours of the weekend. First up was Flying Lotus, founder of the Brainfeeder label and possibly the most influential experimental artist of any kind. His set was possibly the weirdest thing I've ever witnessed, in the best way possible. I don't think he was anywhere near sober, as a lot of his comments didn't make too much sense, but it didn't matter, his music did. Well, it did in a FIyLo way. Playing originals like 'Putty Boy Strut,' songs from his side project, Captian Murphy, and dropping tracks ranging from Clams Casino's 'I'm God,' to Kendrick Lamar's 'Backstreet Freestyle,' and TNGHT's 'Higher Ground.' FIyLo gave the crowd exactly what it wanted. I had to tear myself away to get to the main stage for STS9. Honestly, writing about GrizMatik and FIyLo was difficult. Their sets were beyond incredible, and I know that nothing I say will come close to the experience. But STS9 easily destroyed every other act of the weekend. Serving up a genre -defying blend of funk, hip-hop, rock, and multiple electronic soundscapes, they delivered groove after groove after groove. Coupled with an incredible light show and the snow-covered landscape, their set was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Words truly fail here. One of my neighbors in the crowd turned to me halfway through and said 'they're chopping up the universe and feeding it back to you in slices,' and while I'm not sure what lens he was viewing the set through, I have to agree. Picking out highlights is literally impossible, each track just added to the jam. The one thing I can say is: see them live. Their set went 15 minutes over, and left the crowd speechless. A truly magnificent end to the festival. When looking back on the weekend as a whole, several thoughts come to mind. The first is that the organizers knew exactly what they were doing. The lines ran smoothly, the ice sculptures, balloon 'wranglers,' and heated lounges added greatly to the overall experience, and each day built on the last. Secondly, the crowd was incredible; going to a concert where everyone dances is rare these days and SnowBall delivered. And finally, I just can't understand why the festival doesn't sell out in minutes. Seriously, that lineup was incredible, and the first tickets go on sale for 100 bucks. SnowBall is no baby festival, and in the coming years, it should only get bigger. I'm already looking forward to next year. Check out this fan -submitted video of GrizmatiK throwing down Mad Liberation is Digital Freedom: Elektro Getting to know the real Destructo at Snowball Music Festival March 13, 2013 By Stacy Morrow Bill Cosby once said, "In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure." When I think of this quote there is one man that comes to mind: Gary Richards. Gary Richard's is the ultimate triple threat in the EDM industry—he is a big time producer/DJ and a mega promoter. That's right he is both Destructo and the owner of HARD, which throws some of our favorite parties like Holy Ship and HARD Summer. This high -profiled man was in Winter Park, Colorado this past weekend at Snowball Music Festival and I got to meet him. There are a lot of bad attitudes in this industry and Mr. Richards isn't one of them. He is actually the opposite—he is a composed, humbled, and down to earth kind of guy. It was an extreme pleasure of mine to get to know the real Gary Richards and I am happy to say that I get to share it with you. Interview: What has your snowball experience been like? Did you enjoy it or was it too cold? No it's been great. I mean, I just got off the plane and just kind of went into the tent. It started off a little slow but by the end it was packed. I have only been here a couple hours but it definitely was a great set and a great time. Why was the set a little bit late? I have no idea they just told me I was going to go on a little bit late. When I do festivals, like HARD, we run on schedule. If they're late then fuck 'em they lose their time. You seem to be a triple threat in the music industry. I've been wondering what came first: being a promoter or producer? Uhm, well at first they kind of came at the same time but you know I just started my own club called the Sermon that was a 6 A.M. afterhours party. Me and my friends used to dress up like Priest and tell people to "come to the Sermon" on Sunday morning. And, we didn't have a DJ so I kind of took the reins. It was pretty horrible and nobody showed up but I kept at it and it eventually picked up. How old were you and what year was this? This was in 1990 and I was like 18 years old. Can you explain why and how you are able to do both (promoting and producing) so well? Well I think they feed off of each other. You know, most people that are promoters... they promote because they want to make money and you know its business. And for me, I promote music and I DJ because you know everything I have done is because I love this music particularly and I just ended up being really successful. But like when I program my festival its not like I'm programming an hour long DJ set. I'm programming over 2 days, 60 artists, and their sets and how they link together. I know how to program an 8 hour block, you know like on Holy Ship, what goes on in one room. I come at it not like who is going to sell the most tickets but you know I go "what is going to make for the most fun that I would like to see?" And then just everybody else and it just kind of fucking, people like it! Everything seems to sync so well at your events. Where here it is not so much but it is still appreciated. Well I know, yeah. Everybody is doing their best. And you know, for me I'm a DJ so you know like I know what the DJ's are thinking, what they need, and also think I am respected by my peers because it is different than the money hungry promoters. Like, I don't think I'm that guy and I think everybody kind of knows that so it depicts the difference. I'm starting to understand that and it is great to see. So, as I stated, you have been around a long time. What has it been like to see EDM grow so much here in the U.S.? I mean, it's amazing. You know, 5 years ago I told my wife "daddy is going to retire" (he chuckles) and you know I was always a cool techno DJ and nobody cared and I was going to give my records to my kids and then I said "I'm going to do one more event," you know I'm just going to try and do it... because I was in the record business for a long time and I wasn't doing festivals and stuff and then no one buys records and so I thought that I had to switch to do a concert because it is a business, you gotta keep it going. So, I started HARD and it just went crazy and now the whole thing has gone crazy. To me, it is a lot sweeter because I've seen the ups and downs of it and you know, most people have only seen it the last few years. For them, it is like boom! And for me, I have been struggling for a long time and to, like, see it come through it is the sweetest thing on Earth. And, I can tell because of your struggle you are much more humbled about it and that is totally respectable. Yeah, yeah. Well and also all the artist I have worked with, and bands, and things I've realized that if you are a real deal musician or whatever you don't need to have attitude or rank over people. You know you just do what you do because you are good at it and you don't have to like... put my name at the bottom or the top or the beginning or the end or whatever, we are going to do a good job. And you know, other people that are unsure of themselves they have to fight for their... because they're unsure and they don't know if they are good or not so they might act like they're cocky. And for me, I just feel lucky because this gets to be my job. This is my job where I get to have a vodka soda and talking to you and I can't believe it. And, you are having an after party too. Do you have anything in store for that? I definitely have a completely different set. You know, I have been around a lot of times where DJ's play the same shit over and over. I always try to change it up so I have a different vibe and I hope it works. Your sound is quite classic—is it hard to stick with the house sound? Not for me. Like, I have a tempo and it is just a tempo. You know, when you hear a trap or hip hop song that I really like... I always stay at that house -disco, like, that is just my vibe... and I always think "oh I'm going to drop it after this song" but I might not ever do it because it fucks up the vibe of the song. And I'm all about keeping it smooth the whole way through. What is cool though is that it has come back around. I play a lot of times where dubstep is the thing and I think that people are getting burnt out and then they hear me play a bassy-house version of that, kind of, and it is still fun and got the low-end. You know, I got three rules: keep it techno, keep it funky, and keep it bangin. Those are the three things I have to work in but mostly you gotta keep it funky... like, if it gets agro... you know, it is kind of cliche but you want to see the girls dancing. You know, if the girls aren't feeling it then why are we doing all of this? Who wants to go see a bunch of dudes dancing... you know, I would go to a Rage Against the Machine concert. For me, house music is sexy so I definitely appreciate what you do. What is weird is that it all has come back around. When I started HARD it wasn't really that thing and now it seems like that thing is what everybody is getting into so I'm just so happy because that is what I do because I don't change with the trend—I just do what I do. What do you think of the Colorado scene? Well what I have seen of it... I have done 2 or 3 shows here and the first show we did here was on a Monday night it was Crystal Castles with Rusko, and Sinden was playing... and like, it was a Monday night that felt like a Saturday night! It was like 4 in the morning and there was so much energy. The people here are amazing like they go hard and are deep in their music. We're wanting to do more stuff here we are just figuring it out. I get it live it is a little more... seems like people like to smoke their weed here, it is a little more heady, a little more clubby trippy but I think we can infiltrate it with house in there. My last question flows in quite nicely... I just got news that you're throwing an event at Red Rocks. Could you give us a little bit more inside detail? We're probably going to announce the line up by the end of this month and it is definitely a variety. I always try to mix it up but I think you guys will be really happy because there is some trap, some house, some techno, and there's a little bit of everything. You know, I wanted to keep it in that clubby vibe a little bit but keep it HARD. I think the key with keeping it HARD is variety. You know, like we did a party in New York called "Turkey Soup" and it was like I started out playing minimal techno, Yelawolf did a rap set, then Flying Lotus did a funk set, A -Trak played hip hop, and Tiga played techno again... and it all works. So with HARD, it is like a melting pot but just keep it quality. Listen to Destructo's sounds on Soundcloud. For more information about HARD go HERE. Independent Philly Snowball Music Festival 2013 March 12, 2013 [PHOTO GALLERY HERE] The 2013 SnowBall Music Festival was held at Grand Park in Winter Park, CO from March 8-10 in 2013, a change in venue from the past few years when the event was held in Vail Valley, CO. A diverse line-up featured acts that appealed to fans of numerous musical genres. Whether a fan of EDM, hip-hop, rock, or funk, Snowball had a little something for everyone. We're going to break the festival down for you day by day so you can experience (or re- live) the beauty and excitement of Snowball 2013. DAY 1: Traffic heading in to Snowball was horrible with a two hour wait to go about 3 miles and get into the town of Winter Park. What should have been an hour drive from Denver, which was up some steep winding mountain roads, took almost three hours. The weather forecast for Winter Park called for 1-2 feet of snow over weekend but the snow did not start falling until late Friday night. With all of the traffic, we arrived a little later than intended. From just outside the festival, We could hear the crowd going absolutely nuts for Porter Robinson who was just finishing up his set on the Main Stage, wrapping up with his hit, "Language" from his "Spitfire" album. Once inside, walking around festival, the smell of cooking food hung in the air and the ground was packed snow. There were hidden holes and if stepped in, they would swallow your leg up to your knee. Kendrick Lamar was next up on main stage after Porter Robinson. Lamar hit the stage rocking a Snowball beanie, vest, and hoodie. While he looked a little cold, he wasted no time warming up the crowd. Kendrick's first major label studio album, "Good Kid, m.A.A.d City", which was released in October 2012, was critically acclaimed, dubbed Time Magazine's #2 album of 2012, and #6 on Rolling Stone's 50 best albums of 2012. His album his packed with hits like "Backseat Freestyle", "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe", "Poetic Justice", and "Swimming Pools (Drank)". While Lamar's album was one of our favorites from last year, We felt like the energy from his studio album did not transfer over as well to his live performance. For the majority of his set, there was no light on him what so ever, and while he did a good job of getting the crowd pumped up (rapping along to his songs, finishing his lines, etc), we thought the performance would have been better if it were easier to actually see the artist. The crowd definitely showed Lamar the love, and it was obvious that many people came to Snowball to see him. Even when he pulled out songs he dubbed "oldies" to test the crowd's knowledge of his lyrics, they did not disappoint. Krewella, the dub -step trio from Chicago, has been on absolute fire as of late. They are scheduled to play their first Ultra Music Festival this week, and were given the headlining slot at Snowball's Groove Tent. A large crowd had formed anxiously waiting for Krewella to take the stage, long before their set began. Signs and totem poles read "I love Jahan" and people were cheering for them before they even appeared. Krewella hit the stage they wasted no time getting "wet", as they like to call it, asking the crowd, "Are you ready to rage?!?!" and then dropped their hit song "Alive", followed by an unreleased remix of Zedd's "Scorpion Move", "Killin it", and "Come and Get It". Maybe all of Krewella's success and extensive travel has confused them a bit. At one point Yasmine Yousaf took to the mic and told the crowd "This is our first time playing in Colorado! we are so happy to be here with you at Snowball!" The thing is, this was at least their second time in Colorado, because we caught them at Global Dance Festival at Red Rocks in 2012 ... but who's counting? Krewella's performance was high energy and intense as always. They rocked out on stage with a bottle of Jamison, their hair flying all over the place as they head -banged along with the music. Last up for us on Day 1 was Big Gigantic, who was headlining the main stage. The Boulder, Colorado based duo were not far from home, and tons of people in the crowd were rocking "Big Gigantic" memorabilia and gear. Incorporating the use of a saxophone and drums alongside hip-hop/electronic instrumentals, Big Gigantic gave a high-energy performance with an amazing light show as a backdrop. Their recent sold out show in Philadelphia was fantastic and their Snowball set was even better. Day 1 ended with Big Gigantic rocking out, the crowd going bonkers, and an impressive fireworks display. After day 1, we knew the next two days were sure to be special, and with a supposed foot of snow expected to fall before the start of day 2, it was truly going to be a magical experience. Snowball Music Festival was billed as an event that was more than just music; it was about the experience of attending, from the start of day 1 until the end of day 3. Winter Park, CO is not like Vail, Aspen, and Breckenridge in that it is less of a town (ski - town) and more like a resort. Friday night into Saturday morning it snowed about one foot and when we woke up early Saturday morning, it was still snowing! Wanting the full experience of the SnowBall festival, we spent the majority of Saturday skiing at the Winter Park resort. The base of the mountains/resort was roughly 3 miles down Highway 40 from the festival, or a 5 minute shuttle ride. Saturday ski conditions were some of the best conditions imaginable. A Winter Park local we spoke with, who worked at the Rise and Shine Cafe, said he had lived in Winter Park his entire life, and had never seen such amazing snow conditions. The festival had sent out copies of the shuttle service, with 4 different lines running. The only problem was that these shuttles were less than organized. It was difficult to tell which bus was arriving, as they were not clearly marked, the buses did not follow the time schedule. The drivers also seemed to have less knowledge about the routes and festival than they should have. After skiing, it took us three tries on three different buses (wasting over an hour of time) to finally make it back to Lot M where our RV was parked. By time time we made it back it was already time for Datsik to headline the Groove Tent. There were many positives we took away from Day 2 once we arrived. There were far less obviously intoxicated people at this festival than at most. Maybe the amazing atmosphere was enough of a high for them, or maybe the cold weather was a deterrent to getting too messed up. Whatever the reason, this was a welcomed sight. The few times we did see a festival goer in need of medical attention (for whatever reason), the security and medical staff's response times were some of the best we've have ever seen. Within seconds, security would have the attendee removed from the audience, with room for him/her to breathe, and medics would arrive within minutes. Another thing we noticed were that people were not constantly asking for their photo to be taken. In Philadelphia, we would be very rich if we had a dollar for every time we were asked at a festival/show to take someone's photo. It seemed that the SnowBall attendees were more interested in enjoying themselves, the time with their friends, and the music, than flagging down a photographer and demanding they take photos of them and their friends. Kudos Colorado. Saturday night was the coldest night of the festival. Despite wearing multiple pairs of socks, we still couldn't feel our toes. SnowBall had heaters placed around the festival and you could constantly see festival goers flock to the heaters to warm up while they waited for a friend or watched the main stage from afar. There was also a giant fire pit in the center of the festival, with picnic benches surrounding the fire. There were tons of great food trucks, and people could grab food, walk to the tables, and warm up beside the fire. There was something special about being able to just sit down with your friends next to an open fire, eat good food, be surrounded by the rocky mountains, and enjoy amazing music. It was breathtaking, and certainly lived up to the billing of SnowBall. The overnight snow fall helped cover up holes in the ground that were filed with slush on Friday, making walking around much easier. With everything else we experienced on Saturday, it was easy for the music to take a back-seat, but things were just heating up. L.A. based Dub -step artist Datsik, was given the honor of close out Day 2 of the Groove Tent and his set was arguably one of the best of the entire festival. Everyone we saw from the crowd, to the festival staff, to security personnel, was clearly enjoying themselves. We even saw one security guard, probably the meanest looking of them all (at the festival), bobbing his head to the music, almost as if he did not even realize he was doing it. Datsik's SnowBall set wasn't heavy and aggressive Dub -step like he played on his "Fire Power" tour. You could clearly hear the hip-hop sounds that influence the DJ who grew up idolizing Wu Tang Clan, but it was not the trap style of hip-hop with tons of sirens, and yelling vocals, which is synonymous with acts like Flosstradamus. His remix that incorporated the vocals from "Popped a Molly" by Trinidad James into a bass heavy instrumental had the crowd go absolutely insane. As did his mix of Notorious B.I.G.'s lyrics to Juicy "Same number same hood, its all good" into Baauer's remix of Flosstradamus's "Rollup". Datsik played numerous bass heavy instrumentals and seamlessly incorporated great rap lyrics/hooks into the beats, transitioning flawlessly from one song to the next. It was a real treat. After Datsik, it was time to head over to the Main Stage to see Colorado native Derrick Vincent Smith, better known as Pretty Lights, close out Day 2 of the SnowBall. Pretty Lights' set was one of the most enjoyable musical performances we have ever witnessed. It was worthy of standing outside in single digit temperatures to listen to the entire thing, which is exactly what we, and all the other attendees did. Pretty Lights sets himself apart from many other DJs in the world of EDM by really only playing his own productions and not mixing other people's music into his set.He played a slew of his hits, such as "So Bright", "Finally Moving", "I Know the Truth", and "We Must Go On" (as well as remixes to many of them). His set was, as always, accompanied by an stunningly beautiful light show. Pretty Lights let the crowd know on several occasions just how happy he was to be performing with his people in Colorado, and the sea of fans went nuts every time he gave them a shout out. His performance was so good that part way through we had to just put our camera away and enjoy it, not through a lens but through our own eyes. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity. The night ended with an amazing fireworks display while Pretty Lights' closed out his set. Overall, Day 2 was fantastic, and we still had one more full day to go! 303 Magazine 03/10/2013 — SnowBall Music Festival Day 3 Galler 2_@ Winter Park March 12, 2013 Erica Davidge [PHOTO GALLERY HERE] Elektro Learning more about Big Gigantic at SnowBall Music Festival March 12, 2013 By Stacy Morrow One of the truest statements of the year is that Big Gigantic has gotten bigger than gigantic. I remember back in early 2009 seeing Dominic Lalli and Jeremy Salken just starting out at the Fox Theater in Boulder, Colorado, which holds around 500 people. Now, these two are selling out huge shows and headlining festivals like Snowball Music Festival in Winter Park, Colorado this past weekend. They kicked off the first day with super sick beats and a raging crowd. It was really quite the sight to see all of Colorado unite for one of our favorite locals. We wanted more from Big G so we decided that we would do a quick little interview with them to get to know them a little bit better. Interview: What does it feel like to headline one of Colorado's biggest music festivals? Ahhh it's such an amazing feeling! We were part of the first ever Snowball a few years back, so it's a great feeling to be able to come back and headline Big Gigantic is a very large range of different musical genres and styles. What are your guys' backgrounds with music? Who or what have been your biggest inspirations? Our backgrounds, musically, include everything from jazz/funk/soul to the newest freshest electronic stuff coming out today. We are big fans as influenced by a lot if different music. Can you all explain the dynamic of Big G? Like, what is it like to create a song—who does what? Well, I (Dominic) make all of the music but in the live setting Jeremy and I come together to try to create something even bigger and more special in the live setting Since it has been a while since I've seen or spoken to you two I want to know what have been some of your biggest highlights of the past year or two? Dang there have been so many! Haha. Definitely headlining and selling out Red Rocks last fall was a big feat for us as well as playing some sick festivals like Bonnaroo, Lola, Outside Lands and ACL. The Big Gigantic sound always seems to be changing. What new sound influences have you been dabbling in?Honestly anything and everything influences us. I think it's important to grow musically so we're always looking for new ways to grow, improve and be better musicians everyday. It's what keeps us going! You guys are bigger than gigantic here in Colorado—What does it feel like to have such a strong presence in your guys' hometown? It feels great!!! Haha. We just feel honored to have the support from our CO family. All of us came up together on this thing so we are just blessed to be a part of the CO scene and family out here And beyond Colorado, you twos presence is huge everywhere else. How does it feel to have gained so much success? We feel blessed. It's an honor. Any festivals or big shows you are looking forward to this summer? Psyched to be playing Hangout Festival, Summer Camp, Rowdytown II at Red Rocks this fall and a bunch of other cool festivals (that we haven't announced) this summer. Are there any secrets we can get in on about upcoming announcements or new tunes? Just a little something, please! We're working on a new album and we're very excited about this one. Look for a release later in the fall Lastly, this question is just for fun: what has been your craziest on tour moment— good or bad? S00000 many awesome moments out here on the road. You gotta come and join us to find out what kinda madness we get into.. ti ff For more information on Big Gigantic visit www.biggiantic.net Westword Snowball Music Festival: Day 3 March 11, 2013 [PHOTO GALLERY HERE] Electrojams Snowball Music Festival Day 2 Recap March 11, 2013 By Adam De Gree Well, Day 2 of Snowball Music Festival 2013 did a hell of a lot more than live up to Day 1. After a day full of trap, drum and bass, dub, and Pretty Lights, the only question I have is: Why isn't this festival sold out? Here's a summary of the day's events. Luminox was scheduled to start at 3, but ran into some trouble. After about 20 minutes, a local group called "Gangsters on Acid" came out and rapped over EDM, which was basically my cue to check out the heat lounge and live ice sculptures. Festivals are completely different than concerts in that they offer an experience that goes far beyond the music, and SnowBall is no different. Solid vibes throughout. I got back to the Groove Tent, Luminox's stage, to see that the technical difficulties had been solved. It was hard to form an opinion of his set. It was pretty on/off, with one solid track followed by a merely so-so one, and little continuity. Some highlights were a remix of Original Don, Bauuer's 'Higher,' and 'I Run This.' Run DMT was up next, and he was incredible. The crowd went wild as he opened with his remix of 'Jah No Partial,' followed by DnB. Working his way through several genres seamlessly, his set brought up memories of Minnesota, a very filthy Minnesota. Heavy hip-hop influences could be felt throughout, in the best possible way. After dropping tracks from Dirtyphonics, Dillon Francis, and of course originals like 'Drop Top,' he went into a terrific trap section. It was perfectly ridiculous, as trap should be. My favorite part of the set came when he dropped DJ Sneak's 'Bird Machine,' possibly one of the weirdest songs out there. It was probably one of my favorite sets of the festival thus far. Run DMT is definitely a name to watch in the coming years. We now had a bit of time before Shlohmo's set, so we caught the end of Mo' Rockin, who played some very chill, layered trap. The tent quickly filled up for Shlohmo, and he opened up with his unique brand of electronic hip-hop. It was one of the smoothest sets I've seen, with seamless transitions taking the crowd through glitch, trap, and even deep house. He really got the crowd moving with a remix of RL Grime, then dropped Bauuer and an RL Grime original back-to-back. Shlohmo was the perfect performer, humble and grateful throughout. He closed things off with RL Grime's 'Mercy' remix, ending one of the best -flowing sets of the night. TEED was up next in the groove tent, for good reason. He played an incredible set of groovy deep house that not only got the crowd moving from side to side, but up and down on the icy floor. Singing, and playing the keyboard while DJ'ing, Orlando Higginbottom had incredible stage presence, reinforced by two dancers clad in black and wearing dino tails. Playing hits like 'Garden' 'Household Goods,' and 'Tapes and Money,' TEED was far and away the best deep house act I've seen. By the end, the crowd was off of its feet, and Datsik was up next. Datsik has come a long way in the past couple of years, and at SnowBall, it showed. He took the stage with the swagger of a headliner, and dropped some serious bass on a crowd thirsty for something edgy. Opening up with some new tracks, then dropping a massive trap/dub remix of 'Animate,' he transformed the entire tent into a giant 'friendly' moshpit, with everyone jumping around. Probably 75% of his set was trap, which was a bit overkill, but it really didn't matter in the end, it was so good. Besides, the bass was so heavy that most of the dub sounded like trap anyway. Some highlights included Datsik and Bassnectar's 'Yes,' 'Firepower,' and the trap remix of 'Swagger.' He also surprised me by dropping SBTRKT's 'Wildfire,' which fit in surprisingly well. All in all, his set gave Day 2 the kick it needed. I took off 40 minutes in to head to Pretty Lights. I'm going to start this section with a disclaimer: Pretty Lights is my favorite artist. That being said, I'm pretty sure the entire crowd would agree with the statement that his set was out of this world. Opening up with a new track before heading into the DnB drop of "A Million Tomorrows," Pretty Lights proved why he's blown up this year. I saw him in September, and just in that short span his live show has improved incredibly. With a monster light show, perfectly EQ'd speakers, and vibes that only PLM can bring, Derek Vincent Smith had the crowd in the palms of his hands. His shows are like no other EDM act: instead of focusing on transitions and trying to build energy by slowly increasing BPM throughout, he focuses on the tracks themselves, often playing songs all the way through. He opened with DnB, then went into dubstep, electrofunk, and hip-hop. Normally, this would be backwards, but due to the incredible, warm synths and what can only be described as PL vibes, his set just kept going higher and higher. He played at least 6 tracks of his upcoming album, and judging by those tracks, it'll be his best yet. Some highlights from his set were 'I Can See It In Your Face,' 'Sunday School,' 'Finally Moving,' and 'Hot Like Sauce.' He dropped 'I Know The Truth' while fireworks exploded above in the night sky, lighting up the snow-covered mountains (it had snowed that morning). Then, ending it "with some love," PL let 'We Must Go On' play out, thanking the crowd. It was the perfect end to day 2, and set a ridiculous standard for STS9 tonight. To summarize: SnowBall continued to top all expectations. Why this festival doesn't sell out in days, or hours, I have no idea. Day 3 is up next, and after the first two days, greatness is expected. Reverb SnowBall Music Festival 2013 Day one: Kendrick Lamar, Big Gigantic and more (photos, reviews) March 11, 2013 By Dylan Owens [PHOTO GALLERY HERE] From the moment you step into the festival grounds at Winter Park, SnowBall Music Festival is an immediately memorable and novel experience. In lieu of the grass and dirt that the seasoned festival goer would expect is a vast plot of slush (if you're lucky) and ice, an added obstacle for the already impaired masses that would claim more than a few asses over the weekend. Then there's the sea of beanies, bobbing along to a night of music ostensibly on the theme of "body moving," or maybe "body heating," although the temperature didn't dip too far below freezing on Friday night. In fact, when Kendrick Lamar took to the main stage, he and the crowd were content to make "chill" the word of the hour. After some initial low -mix mic issues, Kendrick bounced back with the "Section.80" track, "Hol Up." Soon after, Lamar name dropped A$AP Rocky, which didn't lead to the guest appearance the amped up crowd was hoping for, but an abridged version of Lamar and A$AP's hype collaboration, "F**kin' Problems." Then, "A.D.H.D." slowed the collective role before Lamar launched into a slew of tracks from his new instant -classic, "good kid, m.A.A.d city," including an audience ad-libbed "Backseat Freestyle." Meanwhile, three -woman DJ pack Krewella instigated their packed house over at the Groove Tent: "Snowball, you ready to f****' bounce?" And they were. Within seconds, the tent was brimming with the kind of heavy -hitting bass the fans craved. Tracks melted into one another seamlessly, but "Feel Me" and their remix of Zed's "Scorpion Move" stood out from the rest. The final set of the night belonged to Boulder's trance -dance sax and drums duo, Big Gigantic. With the home -state wind at their backs, they pulled in a bigger crowd than Kendrick and blasted them with a variation of glitched-out remix tracks (including a "Thrift Store" sax tease on Aloe Blac's "I Need A Dolla" and a souped -up version of Kanye West's "Get 'Em High") and glitzy originals like "Nocturnal." After almost an hour and a half, "The Uprising" brought an onslaught of fireworks over the stage, and a bittersweet end to a solid first night at Snowball Music Festival 2013. Reverb Snowball Music Festival 2013 Day two: Pretty Lights, Schlomo and more (photos and reviews) March 11, 2013 By Dylan Owens [PHOTO GALLERY HERE] An early morning snow, along with a blast of cold, turned a good deal of the soft slush of Friday's SnowBall Music Festival 2013 into a skating rink by Saturday night. If you didn't fall down, you probably weren't dancing or skipping around or doing anything that people do after they bust through the gates of a music festival. The Groove Tent, the festival's big DJ venue, was especially perilous. Hay was scattered for traction, but neither it nor the confetti that periodically rained down on the floor during a show's peak were of much help. But with all the bass flying around, few seemed to mind. Any time slot before 4 p.m. at a non -camping festival can be a tough sell, but despite the sparse crowd, Tumbleweed Wanderers did traditional rock proud at an otherwise laptop -centric festival. Their rendition of Sam Cooke's "Bring It On Home" saw the crowd start to thicken, but alas! It was the band's closer. Delta Spirit fared better, but still didn't pull in the crowds they would have elsewhere. They brought their A game right out of the gate with a high-energy "Money Saves." Frontman Matt Vasquez did his part to keep the crowd alternately excited and confused, shouting things like "MTV beach house winter party!" and "Science!" between songs. Playing to the festival vibe, the band called an audible from what sounded like "Timebomb," one of their slower songs, into the uptempo sing -along, "Strange Vine." Cut to L.A.'s Shlohmo, who was busy turning the Ballroom Tent into a veritable basement party. After briefly bitching about the cold weather, he focused on more unifying issues, like smoking weed. "If y'all have any weed, let it rain down upon him," he said, arms in the air. The crowd made it so, literally stoning him with joints. With a few clouds of smoke, he laid into his set with the slow -and -low beats that inspired his name and packed the house on Saturday evening. Near the end of his set, he gave props to the audience and checked to see if he could play over his time for the people. It being a festival and all, it was impossible, but he promised he'd return to the great state of Colorado before long. Let's hope so: Shlohmo's set was one of Snowball's finest moments, DJ or otherwise. Back at the Groove Tent, after a brief intro, Orlando Higginbottom AKA Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs dug into his set with the most pop -sensible song, "Trouble," the perfect start to a light, feel -good show. Higginbottom may have the most British name known to man, but you'd be hard-pressed to place his country of origin by just hearing him sing: There's a distinct lack of British stiff upper lip in his electro -pop music that smacks of, I don't know, James Blake on Zoloft. It's a sound that had people dancing and sometimes falling all over themselves, thanks to the icy dance floor. Saturday night's headliner was Derek Smith's Pretty Lights, who is, in many ways, the godfather of SnowBall. Not only was Smith the festival's first headlining act back in 2011, but he can be credited with bringing L.A.'s electronic DJ craze into the hearts of his fellow Coloradans, a love without which there would be no SnowBall. Smith made good on what his fans had come to expect (more than just an incredible light array), and why they made it the most jammed -up show of the weekend. He got in about all the hits, especially "Hot Like Sauce" and "Finally Moving," remixes included, as well as some newer stuff, like "We Must Go On," a soulful song he dedicated "to the survivors." Doubtful he meant the show -goers, but by the end of his set and Snowball's second night, the descriptor was getting more and more appropriate Electronic music festivals are exhausting in the best way, and after the second day and night of bouncing, the Snowballers began their second exodus to hotels and friend's houses in Granby and Frazier to rest up— or, more likely, stay up—until it was time to do it again one more time on Sunday. Reverb Snowball Music Festival 2013 Day three: Flying Lotus, STS9 and more (photos and reviews) March 11, 2013 By Dylan Owens [PHOTO GALLERY HERE] The last hurrah of SnowBall Music Festival 2013 came to Winter Park slow, steady and a bit anti -climactically on Sunday. Whether from exhaustion or indifference, numbers had thinned noticeably in comparison to similarly timed shows on Friday and Saturday. You'd hear no complaints from the festival faithful, though. All that meant for Sunday's attendees was better vantage points of their favorite artists and an easier time getting around. For those who couldn't get close enough for Pretty Lights on Saturday night, Michal Menert had a similar flavor with a more manageable, 2:30 p.m. crowd to boot. Factor in an hour gobbled by daylight savings time, and Menert's show might as well have been 8 a.m. for these fest-heads, but he and drummer A.C. Lao made it work. Fresh mulch in the Groove Tent provided the much-needed foot friction that was missing on Saturday's festivities, thankfully. The fedora -capped Menert showered the crowd with bass and confetti and blasted the cobwebs out of this crowd of SnowBall early birds. Later, Surfer Blood took to the main stage with a brand of deceptively -dark beach rock just as the afternoon started to warm. They played a half-and-half mix of tunes from their 2011 debut, "Astro Coast," and new tracks off their upcoming sophomore LP, "Pythons." This turned out to be the most fun rock set of the weekend, despite a festival that had not been kind to its guitar -wielding brethren. Case in point, after "Twin Peaks," a song lead vocalist JP Pitts dedicated to the handful of couples in the crowd, a guy in a head -to -toe abominable snowman costume rode in on one of those pony sticks usually reserved for toddlers. Pitts immediately invited him on stage to dance while they banged out "Catholic Pagans," featuring a Hendrix -style teethed solo by guitarist Thomas Fekete. Flostrodamus's set started with bumping hip-hop remixes, like his awesome reworking of Drake's "Started From The Bottom," and could've kept on that as long as he wanted as far as the crowd was concerned. But a thumping version of "Videogames" by blogger bait Lana Del Rey queued a turn. Before long, he was dropping an extended "Harlem Shake" on the crowd, with a volley of raised Go Pros and cellphones from the crowd to follow. The show -ending sound bite, sampled from a pop-up ad ("Congratulations: You won!") confirmed it: The Internet had sprung a leak. Opposite Grizmatic and Flosstrodamus, Tennis provided a chill respite from the relative digital chaos reigning elsewhere at dusk on Sunday. "You're so hot!" yelled one of indie rock dudes in the crowd at front woman Alaina Moore. "You can't even see me," she retorted, referring to dim stage lighting. But maybe that was his point: her voice sounded gorgeous on their previous song, "My Better Self," from 2012's "Young & Old." The last shows of Sunday night put a choice to the festival -goers: get your hair blown back via electronic DJ Flying Lotus, or by electronic band Sound Tribe Sector 9. All a matter of taste. STS9 had size on its side, in terms of stage, crowd and sound. Their's is a show of spectacle, and it was on full -display during their hour -and -a -half set on Sunday night. Aside from the snowboarders and skiers flying off the MainStage ramp pre show, they threw classics like "Abcees" at the crowd early on, and jammed into a killer "Arigato" for the penultimate song of the festival. After playfully addressing the crowd, Steven Ellison walked behind a thin screen that would lay between he and the crowd most of the night and became Flying Lotus. While on his deck, Ellison was a silhouette against the tangential geometric shapes projected in front of and behind him. He let the music take center stage, banging out hits from "Los Angeles" ("Melt!") and his new LP, "When The Quiet Comes" ("Sultan's Request," "Putty Boy Strut"). 303 Magazine 03/9/2013 — SnowBall Music Festival Day 1 Gallery 2 @ Winter Park March 11, 2013 By Erica Davidge [PHOTO GALLERY HERE] St. Louis Today Winter Park, CO Rap: Snowball Music Festival with Big Gigantic, Krewella, and more March 8, 2013 The 2013 SnowBall Music Festival will be held at Grand Park in Winter Park, CO from March 8-10, 2013. To provide the most spectacular weekend of the winter season! Also appearing: Kendrick Lamar, The Presets, Porter Robinson, Zion I, Yamn, Robotic Pirate Monkey and more. Examiner SnowBall Music Festival brings the slopes, sounds to Winter Park resort March 7, 2013 By John Patrick Gatta [PHOTO GALLERY HERE] Jambands.com Snowball Music Fest After Parties Announced March 5, 2013 The after-parties for this weekend's SnowBall Music Festival in Winter Park, CO have been announced. Friday, Saturday and Sunday night shows featuring artists like Michal Menert, Datsik, GRiZ, Run DMT, Zion I and Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs will be taking place at six different venues around the festival. The events are 21 and up, and a full list of venues, artists and prices can be found below. Tickets to the after-parties can be purchased here, but don't forget that a festival wristband will be required for entry. As previously reported, STS9, Big Gigantic, Pretty Lights, Portugal. The Man, Kendrick Lamar and many more will be at this year's Snowball Music Festival. Snowball 2013 After Parties Winter Park Mountain Lodge — Shadow Ballroom Friday: Michal Menert (PLM), Paul Basic (PLM) — $25 Saturday: Datsik, Luminox, and ChrisB. — $25 Sunday: GRiZ, Destructo — $25 — SOLD OUT Winter Park Pub Friday: Robotic Pirate Monkey, VS, Spencer Foreman and Dose the Planet — $20 Saturday: Run DMT, CryWolf, Quiz & Catch, and Azon — $20 Sunday: Luminox, Wuki, Charity Strike, and Mosis — $15 Smokin' Moe's Friday: Yamn, Twiddle — $10 Saturday: Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (DJ Set), Guns in the Sun DJs — $20 Sunday: Aeroplane, Ishi, Bonfire Dub — $10 Winter Park Mountain Lodge — Grand Ballroom Friday: RAC, Kim (of the Presets), and American Royalty (DJ set) — $20 Saturday: Robotic Pirate Monkey, Vinnie Maniscalco, and Option 4 — $20 Sunday: Crizzly, ChrisB. — $20 Ullrs Tavern Friday: Zion I, The Floozies — $25 Saturday: Gigamesh, Orchard Lounge — $20 Sunday: Paul Basic (PLM), American Royalty, Bestfriends — $10 Strip and Tail Friday: Mancub, Flashlights, Hollagramz — $10 Saturday: Shlohmo, Ramona — $15 Sunday: K Theory, Mo'Rockin — $10 9 News SnowBall Music Festival focusing on safety March 5, 2013 WINTER PARK, Colo. (AP) - Authorities are hoping this year's SnowBall Music Festival will roll along smoothly after it was moved from Avon to Winter Park over concerns it had gotten too rowdy. According to the Denver Post, authorities plan to focus on emergencies when the festival begins on Friday and tone down police presence. About 140 people were taken into custody last year on charges including trespassing, assault, and drug possession. MetroWize Epic Photos from Snowball Music Fest 2013 By Alex Abbott [PHOTO GALLERY HERE] After another year at Snowball Music Festival, we came back with a handful of epic festival photos to recap all the insanity. From huge performances by Kendrick Lamar and Pretty Lights to massive big -air ski and snowboard shows, we captured the best of the best. Check out our photos from Snowball below and mark your calendar for next year's fest! Click the photo below to open the gallery or check out even more photos from Snowball 2013. 61 The Rap Insider TRI'S Questions From Third Graders [AUDIOS HERE] Rubblebucket at Snowball Music Festival THE RAP WIDER Presents Interviews ,With A Third Grader wVjV0'n Check out The Rap Insider's exclusive interview with Rubblebucket at 2013's Snowball Music Festival . We spent the weekend grilling bands with tough questions from 3rd grade elementary school students. Listen below, and be sure to take a look at the original letters from the kids themselves! The whole conversation was fantastic, but the highlight was certainly the creepy Rubblebucket rendition of the elementary school pledge ( scroll down to check that out! Rubblebucket [Kal] : I have a really good question here that I want to answer. This one is really seriously good and it's something I used to wonder about it a lot when I was little. It's 'what would you do if you fall from a big building?' TRI: That's a deep question. Rubblebucket: I know, it's really scary to fall from a big building. I feel like what I would do, my first instinct, what I would do. I don't know if you guys have seen Avatar, but they learn to how catch things when they're falling, and I feel like if there is some way I can do that like if there is and by some miracle I'm not able to hurt myself or die. But I would think about my mom a lot and say 'I love you mom!' and enjoy the ride as much as possible and it would be sad. TRI: That's a serious question. RB: The number one thing is to never fall from a big building. TRI: Try to avoid that. RB [Kal] : Yeah, there's something you can do, like watch out for stuff, don't get too silly around big ledges. [Jordan] : This is a good one because I just thought about this, 'what would you do if you won the lottery?' I'm very specific, but what I would do is buy a recording studio and hire someone and pay them like salary for like a whole year, get them to set it up, no expenses spared, and then I would also have them train me to be like a really good engineer. [Kal] Wow, that's a good idea. TRI: That's pretty specific. RB [Kal] : That's good, though. Would you put any of it to savings? [Jordan] : Well yeah, this is if like the biggest lottery. TRI: Like the Powerball. RB [Jordan] : I mean, that's huge, even if you spent a couple of million, you'd be fine. [Adam] : How much would the salary be? [Jordan] Good. Like 200,000 dollars, yeah, that's a good salary, you just won the lottery, you want to find the best person. [Ian] : 'Why did you put that name to your name?' TRI: Why did you chose your name? RB [Ian] : The original percussionist was a stonemason and used a tool called a 'rubblebucket,' and it's a bucket that you put rocks in. TRI: My kids can make our own rubblebuckets. RB [Kal] : You can make your own rubblebuckets. All you have to duo is put anything, put rubble in them. TRI: Sounds like something we'll do on Monday. RB [Kal] : You can even paint the buckets bright colors. That would be so fun to make rubblebuckets. TRI: That might be my class project, to make rubblebuckets. And then I'll show them to you. Mr. Fenn's class rubblebuckets. [Sees Rubblebucket reading letters] That one might just be some artwork, 'Rock On Rubblebucket!' RB [Ian] : Sweet, I love that, there's some fish on it, thanks Emily! [Jordan] :'What if zombies take over the entire earth?' [Adam] : Is that was that was, zombies? I thought it was some guy named 'Zorbus.' What would you do if Zorbus took over the world? It presupposes I know who 'Zorbus' is. I would try to get a job working for Zorbus. [Kal] Can you ride everywhere? [laughs] [Jordan] That is the cutest question, can you ride everywhere? [All] Yes. Absolutely. TRI: Also, if you guys don't mind, we have the college view pledge, so I'd love to hear a Rubblebucket rendition. RB: Oh, of course. What's the melody? TRI: It's really just kind of like a chant. [Says lyrics, barking] RB: Can we do it a more interesting way? Absolutely, this is the RB rendition of the College View pledge. Wait, can we make it sound like a cult? [sings pledge like a cult, getting progressively louder] TRI: Best rendition yet. [Jordan] Kal, you need to sing one, that will be special, Joni Mitchell style. [Kal sings pledge] [laughing] [Kal] That was Joni Mitchell style. [Adam] Now, I'll do Michael McDonald. [sings pledge like Michael McDonald] [Ian] That was a preemptive ruff, sorry. [Ian sings another rendition like Tom Waits] TRI: I don't want to take up any more of your time. RB: Thank you so much, best interview of all time. TRI: I'm Alex, and I'm with my site, The Rap Insider, 'The Foremost Authority for Questionably Reliable Music News.' RB: Cool, we'll have to check it out. TEED at Snowball Music Festival Check out The Rap Insider's exclusive interview with Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (TEED) at 2013's Snowball Music Festival . We spent the weekend grilling bands with tough questions from 3rd grade elementary school students. Listen below, and be sure to take a look at the original letters from the kids themselves! TRI: This is Alex with The Rap Insider, "The Foremost Authority for Questionably Reliable Music News," and I am here with: Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs: Orlando, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs TRI: Alright Orlando, so what we have here are some third graders who asked you questions. TEED: 'Mr. Orlando, so what is your favorite dinosaur?' My favorite dino is called an iguanodon. TRI: What kind of dino is that? TEED: I don't know, but it has big thumbs. Sweet, Daniela. This is insane. "My birthday is January 20th, 2004.' Sweet, Mario. What is the area and perimeter of the turntable? TRI: Yes, we're working on that in class and so they are very curious. TEED: Well, in centimeters, hmm, that's interesting, 12 inches, diameter or radius? 12 inches is 30 centimeters, that's how long your rules are? TRI: Yeah. TEED: 'Do Not Open' TRI: I don't know, he wasn't happy with what was inside. I don't know if you want to look. It is a third grader who told you not to open it. I don't know if it's like Pandora's Box. TEED: I don't think there's anything in there, I think he just wanted to keep it at a half of a page. It could also be that he wanted to turn it into the art. [reads letters] 'Dear mr. Orlando, what is your favorite dinosaur?' 'How does it feel to be a DJ?'It feels great. 'How did you become a DJ?' I stole cassette tapes off my big brother, and I knew I had to get the music on record and I went and bought a turntable. 'My name is Joca, and my best friend's name is Paola. Do you have any friends?' Yeah, I have lots of friends. TRI: They'll like to hear that. TEED: [reads] 'Me and my friend's favorite season is fall, summer, and spring' Well, I like spring and I like fall. TRI: It's spring in Colorado right now. TEED: Well, Colorado is a bit different TRI: I don't want to take any more of your time. TEED: I'm having a great time dude. TRI: Okay fantastic, we can keep this going, as all of them wrote to you. 'and do you have friends?' Yes, Anthony, I have friends. 'How do you use a turntable?' You put a record on it, you put the needle on the record, and you play music. 'What song do you like of yours?' I like the song I wrote called Trouble. 'I only heard one song of yours.' TRI: They heard 'Trouble.' TEED: 'How old are you?' 27 as of 2 days ago. 'My teacher is gonna see you, I hope you see him.' I just saw him.' TRI: This one has checks, like the notes in elementary school, 'Do you like me? Yes or No.' TEED: 'Emily MN I know you are a DJ, did you went to school?' Twice, but I dropped out. 'And also do you know centimeter and inches at all?' TRI: Measurement is a big thing right now. TEED: Yes, I can tell you things in centimeters and inches. 'What is the main idea about your song?' I think a lot of my songs are about girls. 'How old are you?' 27. Sweet picture, I like the light show. That's not far off my light show and it's got flames, too. 'Dear Mr. Orlando, my name is Soleven from Mr. Fenn's third grade class, I got three questions for you.' 'What do you like as a sport?' I like soccer. 'Do you like DJs?' I love DJs. I feel like I've heard this, they must have sat together, they're friends, they're working together. This one, I like this one, this kid is crazy. 'Dear Mr. Orlando, which is your favorite disc?' I don't have a favorite. 'Are you so cool, my teacher's going to see you.' TRI: Are you so cool? TEED: I am so cool that my teacher's going to see you. TRI: I think he was asking you... TEED: [Reads letter] Same shit, Joshua! TRI: We're working on it, we're working on unique ideas. TEED: Ah, this is a sweet one, this is cool, not signed. TRI: From Francisco. TEED: 'Dear Mr. Orlando, you are cool. What's your favorite dinosaur when dinosaurs existed?' When dinosaurs existed millions of years ago... 'Do you have a girlfriend?' Good question, no. 'Do you have friends?' Yes. 'Are you really weak or strong?' I would say I'm actually physically, pretty weak. TRI: Mentally strong? TEED: Mentally tough as a board. 'My name is Genesis' and my parents are hippies 'and I'm a third grader and I have questions for you. How do you come up with your songs?' [sees letter] BOOM BOOM. [Laughs] 'I think you are a teenager, how old are you? I look like a teenager but I'm actually 27 but when I buy alcohol I get ID'd, much like your students. TRI: Hopefully they're not buying alcohol. TEED: Bryan, cool picture. How do they know so much about speakers and stuff? TRI: I play the music for them. TEED: I really want to keep all of these. TRI: You can have all of them, as a thank you. TEED: All of them? TRI: Yeah, absolutely TEED: 'Dear Orlando, what do you like? Are you a DJ? Are you super cool?' Yes. Do you have a pet, no 'I have 10 cats.' I don't have cats because I'm allergic. 'Do you live in a machine?' TRI: [Laughs] Mansion. TEED: I am not a superstar DJ, I don't have a mansion. 'Are you weak?' Yes. TRI: I like this, Evelyn wants to know what you learned when you were in school. TEED: Yeah, I learned all the usual subjects, math and english and did lots of reading and sports and music, learned how to play piano. I did learn the area and perimeter of a turntable, and main idea. The main idea of my songs, I learned when I got a bit older. I have a lot of songs, I don't have a wife, Carlos. [Sees another turntable question] This is so awesome, I need to measure it. 'My name is Estrella, I'm in third grade, I like your music, I like your hair.' Estrella, you're the only person who's ever told me that. 'Favorite color?' My favorite color is, I like this yellow she's used. TRI: Highlighter yellow? TEED: Yeah, is that what you guys call it? TRI: Sure. Thank you so much, I appreciate it TEED: I don't know what you got out of it at all, but I had fun. TRI: This is just fantastic and my kids will be thrilled, thank you so much. TEED: [Sees letter] RUM RUM! Portugal. The Man at Snowball Music Festival THE BA►IN516[A Presents Interviews With A Aird Grader Featuring Portugal. The Man Check out The Rap Insider's exclusive interview with Portugal. The Man at 2013's Snowball Music Festival . We spent the weekend grilling bands with tough questions from 3rd grade elementary school students. Listen below, and be sure to take a look at the original letters from the kids themselves! The Rap Insider: Hello everyone, this is Alex from The Rap Insider, "The Foremost Authority for Questionably Reliable Music News," and I am here with: PTM: Zach Carothers, I play the bass in Portugal. The Man. TRI: And? PTM: Noah Gersh, I play guitar, drums and keys, and stuff. TRI: Fantastic. Today, this is in the series entitled "Interviews with a Third Grader," for Portugal. The Man, so we have some we have some letters here from my third graders. You guys can read those and and if you want to read them and respond to the questions. PTM: [sees letter] TRI: Yes, you guys are stars. They might be a little random, you might need some help with the spelling, but you can do it. PTM: This one is asking if I would let them go to the festival. I would yeah, absolutely. TRI: 8 -year olds? PTM: Sure, I think they need some supervision, possibly a parent, it's maybe not the best environment. TRI: I wanted to do a class field trip, couldn't get the funding. PTM: My dad brought me to Coachella for the first time when I was 6-7 years also, so it was a huge part of my upbringing, I loved the shit out of them. TRI: Fantastic, Zach, what questions do you have? PTM: I've got quite a few questions, this is from Estrella. I think this is, she left 'super' out but what superpower would I have, what would I wear and what would my name be? Boy, I guess I would copy magneto, I think, if you could control any kind of substance like that, you can do anything like that. That's like saying superman, I can do it all you can just do whatever you want, I guess if I had to narrow it down, I guess that would be able to fly, for sure, because it works well, I have to travel a lot, you know it would just be easy. TRI: That ties in with another question Estrella asked, are you afraid of flying? PTM: The answer to that is no, I would like to be able to fly on my own, I'm totally fine with flying, and I sleep better on the plane than anyone I know. She asked if I'm a good dancer. Probably a 'no.' TRI: You don't get funky on stage? PTM: Yeah sometimes, I'll rock out but I wouldn't say that I'm a skilled dancer. If you see me dance, you can see that I'm having fun. 'Do I like scary movies?' Yes, mostly ones from the 80s and 90s, they have great synth soundtracks. TRI: This is very true. PTM: How many friends do I have? Not as many as you would think. Let's pull up the facebook. Wait, that's not a true representation. But yeah, not as many as you would think being on tour all the time. PTM: 'Am I your best friend?' Absolutely. TRI: Nikki will love that. PTM: Nikki is a star, this is great, fantastic. I love this. 'How big is my house?' It's about 400 square feet. TRI: We're doing area and perimeter now, this will be good. TRI: So we'll have to do some measuring in class on Monday. PTM: That's our house in Portland, the bus, that's our other home, about 5 square feet. PTM: Yeah, you should do that, I'm into that. 'The last book I read?'Uh, it's been a while, I feel like I shouldn't say this to kids, I wouldn't say you should read this right now. When you get to high school, A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess, I read it probably 17 times but wait a little bit. I just finished 1Q84 by Murakami, which is also a little bit beyond their level, so wait. You know what? Technically the last book I read was to Francis and it was One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish TRI: Dr. Seuss is a favorite. PTM: Technically that was the last book I read to Francis, baby of a dear friend of mine. TRI: The last question we have, the school I teach at, would you be willing to sing the College View pledge? PTM: Sure. I guess we have to come up with, how does it go? Just go with it, whatever, we can just sing along to whatever's playing back here. I don't think we'll be able to do it together, it might not work out so well TRI: Last night Zion I rapped it. Did some barking on par with DMX. PTM: I like that, where my dogs at? PTM: Man, every time I see it it starts with 'we are,' I just want to say 'Youth of the Nation.' [Sings Youth of the Nation] [Sings pledge] TRI: Fantastic, I really appreciate it. PTM: We're big fans of children, we work in Portland with the School of Rock which is a music program with kids, we're all about it. TRI: If you had one thing to say to the third graders, what would you say? PTM: I would say follow your heart. Yeah, do whatever you want to do. Keep with school and listen to music, listen to rock and roll. TRI: I play you guys in class. Thank you so much, I appreciate it. Zion I at Snowball Music Festival THE RAP PNSiDER presents Interviews With A Third Gradef Zion I Check out The Rap Inside is exclusive interview with Zion I at 2013's Snowball Music Festival . We spent the weekend grilling artists with tough questions from 3rd grade elementary school students. Listen below, and be sure to take a look at the original letters from the kids themselves! The Rap Insider: My name is Alex, I am from The Rap Insider, which is 'The Foremost Authority for Questionably Reliable Music News,' and in my day job, I'm a third grade teacher. So I had my third graders write you guys some questions. Zion I: That's dope. We used to teach elementary school, too. TRI: Did you really? Zion I: Both of us, yeah. Yeah, I substituted. TRI: Fantastic, then hopefully you'll be able to read their spelling. Zion I: Okay, now to the questions, can you sing our college pledge? TRI: We've got another one with that. Zion I: 1 don't know the college pledge, but I can try. TRI: We'll learn it, we'll learn it. Zion I: Can you measure yourself and tell me how long are you? TRI: Yes, how tall are you? Zion I: [Laughs] Yeah, we'll go with that one. I'm 74 inches. TRI: 74 inches, alright, 6 ft. 2. Zion I: What is the summary of your song? TRI: We're learning summary and main idea. Zion I: Which song? TRI: Which song? I played for them "Don't Lose Your Head." Zion I: You played the whole song? TRI: The clean version. Don't worry. Zion I: That song is basically about being in an environment that is pretty unsavory, possibly not even not really good for you, but somehow you're able to like keep your center, not get caught up, and do the right thing for yourself, you keep your head. TRI: Wonderful. They asked you to rap the College View pledge. Here's the College View pledge. This from Francisco: "Dear AmpLive and Zumbi, this is the College view pledge, let's see if you can rap it. I think you are a cool rapper, I think you can rap this song." Zion I: [Raps College View Pledge] TRI: That barking was on par with DMX. I love it. Zion I: That was pretty bad man, I'm gonna practice it, I'm sorry. TRI: I've got quite a few others, but I don't want to take any more of your time. Zion I: Where do you teach? TRI: I teach in Denver. Zion I: That's dope man. Good stuff, man. Big up, kids, you got a good teacher. TRI: Do you have any advice for them? Zion I: Follow your dreams, follow your heart, and be yourself, don't follow anyone else. Big ups, man. TRI: Thank you so much. 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0.000 0.000 AVG: MIN: IMAX: #DIV/0! 0.000 0.000 DMR: INF DMR: AVG: 1.0405 AVG: INF IDMR: I INF IDMR: 1.5748 lAVG: 1 0.5847 JAVG INF DMR: INF 0.0000 AVG: 0.0000 MAY 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 MON TUE 1 0.488 WED 2 0.476 1 THU 3 0.451 2 1 FRI 4 0.446 3 2 SAT 1 1.393 5 0.456 4 3 SUN 2 1.301 1 1.405 6 0.507 5 4 MON 3 1.327 2 1.326 7 0.493 6 5 TUE 4 1.453 3 1.315 8 0.454 7 6 WED 5 1.431 4 1.290 9 0.453 8 7 THU 6 1.402 5 1.413 10 0.447 9 8 FRI 7 1.312 6 1.634 11 0.456 10 9 SAT 8 1.250 7 1.880 12 0.483 11 10 SUN 9 1.214 8 1.973 13 0.492 12 11 MON 10 1.182 9 1.957 14 0.487 13 12 TUE 11 1.185 10 1.865 15 0.457 14 13 WED 12 1.411 11 1.875 16 0.473 15 14 THU 13 1.496 12 1.728 17 0.454 16 15 FRI 14 1.629 13 1.761 18 0.457 17 16 SAT 15 1.559 14 1.796 19 0.515 18 17 SUN 16 1.460 15 1.790 20 0.511 19 18 MON 17 1.372 16 1.751 21 0.488 20 19 TUE 18 1.342 17 1.671 22 0.494 21 20 WED 19 1.392 18 1.623 23 0.559 22 21 THU 20 1.462 19 1.723 24 0.673 23 22 FRI 21 1.326 20 1.707 25 0.622 24 23 SAT 22 1.254 21 1.718 26 0.643 25 24 SUN 23 1.196 22 1.681 27 0.650 26 25 MON 24 1.130 23 1.594 28 0.602 27 26 TUE 25 1.078 24 1.516 29 0.542 28 27 WED 26 1.034 25 1.418 30 0.532 29 28 THU 27 0.983 26 1.388 31 0.534 30 29 FRI 28 0.988 27 1.387 2012 31 2014 30 SAT 29 1.008 28 1.383 TUE 1 31 SUN 30 0.997 29 1.329 WED 2 0.879 1 1.119 MON 31 0.935 30 1.251 0.878 2 1.049 TUE FRI 4 31 1.167 1.018 1 0.546 SAT 5 SUM: 39.502 SUM: 49.315 SUM: 15.795 SUM: 0.000 SUM: 0.000 5 AVG: 1.274 AVG: 1.591 AVG: 0.510 AVG: #DIV/0! AVG: #DIV/0! 4 MIN: 0.935 MIN: 1.167 MIN: 0.446 MIN: 0.000 MIN: 0.000 4 MAX: 1.629 MAX: 1.973 MAX: 0.673 MAX: 0.000 MAX: 0.000 THU 10 1.124 9 0.826 7 0.528 6 5 FRI 11 1.206 DMR: AVG: I INF 1.3167 DMR: AVG: INF 1.6438 DMR: AVG: INF 0.5265 DMR: AVG: INF 0.0000 DMR: AVG: INF 0.0000 JUN 2010 JjLL 2011 2012 2013 2014 MON TUE 1 0.896 WED 2 0.879 1 1.119 THU 3 0.878 2 1.049 FRI 4 1.008 3 1.018 1 0.546 SAT 5 1.107 4 0.988 2 0.557 1 SUN 6 1.163 5 0.973 3 0.563 2 1 MON 7 1.2 6 0.923 4 0.519 3 2 TUE 8 1.18 7 0.868 5 0.520 4 3 WED 9 1.141 8 0.848 6 0.508 5 4 THU 10 1.124 9 0.826 7 0.528 6 5 FRI 11 1.206 10 0.825 8 0.523 7 6 SAT 12 1.29 11 0.846 9 0.543 8 7 SUN 13 1.255 12 0.806 10 0.551 9 8 MON 14 1.315 13 0.750 11 0.505 10 9 TUE 15 1.093 14 0.740 12 0.484 11 10 WED 16 1.032 15 0.741 13 0.510 12 11 THU 17 0.977 16 0.796 14 0.516 13 12 FRI 18 0.951 17 0.867 15 0.542 14 13 SAT 19 0.981 18 0.920 16 0.582 15 14 SUN 20 0.921 19 0.996 17 0.570 16 15 MON 21 0.851 20 1.252 18 0.505 17 16 TUE 22 0.797 21 1.156 19 0.481 18 17 WED 23 0.769 22 1.063 20 0.492 19 18 THU 24 0.75 23 1.094 21 0.483 20 19 FRI 25 0.775 24 1.162 22 0.514 21 20 SAT 26 0.839 25 1.252 23 0.558 22 21 SUN 27 0.812 26 1.262 24 0.556 23 22 MON 28 0.712 27 1.241 25 0.502 24 23 TUE 29 0.682 28 1.262 26 0.486 25 ' • : 24 1 . 1 WED 30 0.676 29 1.360 27 0.502 26 25 THU 30 1.412 28 0.512 27 26 FRI 29 0.557 28 27 SAT 30 0.638 29 28 SUN MON TUE 30 29 30 SUM: AVG: 29.260 0.975 SUM: AVG: 30.415 1.014 SUM: AVG: 15.853 0.528 SUM: AVG: 0.000 #DIV/0! SUM: AVG: 0.000 #DIV/0! MIN: 0.676 MIN: 0.740 MIN: 0.481 MIN: 0.000 MIN: 0.000 MAX: 1.315 MAX: 1.412 MAX: 0.638 MAX: 0.000 MAX: 0.000 I DMR: AVG: INF 0.9753 DMR: AVG: INF 1.0138 DMR: AVG: INF 0.5284 DMR: AVG: INF 0.0000 DMR: AVG: INF 0.0000 ®0 1 e � © ' • : © 1 . 1 0-0- SAT 10 0.686 9 1.360 7 0.865 13 12 SUN 11 0.707 10 1.405 8 0.799 14 13 MON 12 0.632 11 1.383 9 0.669 15 14 TUE 13 0.611 12 1.395 10 0.617 16 15 WED 14 0.599 13 1.336 11 0.606 17 16 THU 15 0.606 14 1.244 12 0.606 18 17 FRI 16 0.631 15 1.201 13 0.631 19 18 SAT 17 0.678 16 1.292 14 0.719 20 19 SUN 18 0.666 17 1.250 15 0.696 21 20 MON 19 0.576 18 1.300 16 0.633 22 21 TUE 20 0.585 19 1.304 17 0.618 23 22 WED 21 0.597 20 1.173 18 0.604 24 23 THU 22 0.582 21 1.121 19 0.602 25 24 FRI 23 0.640 22 1.141 20 0.674 26 25 SAT 24 0.756 23 1.190 21 0.799 27 26 SUN 25 0.722 24 1.082 22 0.864 28 27 MON 26 0.606 25 0.913 23 0.697 29 28 TUE 27 0.580 26 0.870 24 0.812 30 29 WED 28 0.632 27 0.855 25 0.771 31 30 THU 29 0.637 28 0.819 26 0.689 31 FRI 30 0.645 29 0.826 27 0.724 SAT 31 0.659 30 0.843 28 0.794 SUN 31 0.849 29 0.937 MON 30 0.781 TUE 31 0.698 SUM: 20.796 SUM: 37.718 SUM: 21.722 SUM: 0.000 SUM: 0.000 AVG: 0.671 AVG: 1.217 AVG: 0.701 AVG: DIV/0! AVG: #DIV/0! MIN: 0.576 MIN: 0.819 MIN: 0.593 MIN: 0.000 MIN: 0.000 MAX: 0.888 MAX: 1.511 MAX: 0.937 MAX: 000 MAX: 0.000 DMR: AVG: I INF 1 0.6932 DMR: AVG: INF 1.2573 DMR: AVG: INF 0.7241 DMR: AVG: INF 0.0000 DMR: AVG: INF 0.0000 WED 3 0.783 1 0.691 THU 4 0.771 2 0.699 1 FRI 5 0.770 3 0.781 2 1 SAT 6 0.837 4 0.835 3 2 SUN 1 0.663 7 0.784 5 0.733 4 3 MON 2 0.608 8 0.666 6 0.633 5 4 TUE 3 0.618 9 0.645 7 0.599 6 5 WED 4 0.648 10 0.619 8 0.587 7 6 THU 5 0.620 11 0.603 9 0.587 8 7 FRI 6 0.629 12 0.634 10 0.617 9 8 SAT 7 0.696 13 0.677 11 0.680 10 9 SUN 8 0.652 14 0.615 12 0.641 11 10 MON 9 0.577 15 0.529 13 0.537 12 11 TUE 10 0.561 16 0.509 14 0.511 13 12 WED 11 0.532 17 0.504 15 0.504 14 13 THU 12 0.532 18 0.495 16 0.499 15 14 FRI 13 0.548 19 0.528 17 0.533 16 15 SAT 14 0.619 20 0.555 18 0.563 17 16 SUN 15 0.573 21 0.526 19 0.521 18 17 MON 16 0.480 22 0.458 20 0.514 19 18 TUE 17 0.455 23 0.454 21 0.502 20 19 WED 18 0.450 24 0.453 22 0.471 21 20 THU 19 0.484 25 0.457 23 0.465 22 21 FRI 20 0.503 26 0.482 24 0.476 23 22 SAT 21 0.513 27 0.512 25 0.519 24 23 SUN 22 0.490 28 0.499 26 0.494 25 24 MON 23 0.421 29 0.491 27 0.443 26 25 TUE 24 0.409 30 0.474 28 0.442 27 26 WED 25 0.402 31 0.454 29 0.446 28 27 THU 26 0.406 30 0.448 29 28 FRI 27 0.437 31 0.497 30 29 SAT 28 0.472 31 30 SUN 29 0.456 31 MON 30 0.404 TUE 31 0.381 SUM: 16.239 SUM:SUM: 17.468 SUM: 0.000 SUM: 0.000 AVG: 0.524 AVG: AVG: 0.563 AVG: #DIV/0! AVG: #DIV/0! MIN: 0.381 MIN: MAX: 0.453 0.837 MIN: MAX: 0.442 0.835 MIN: MAX: 0.0d= MIN: 0.000 MAX: 0.696 0.000 MAX: 0.000 1 2 3 THU 2 0.39 1 0.454 DMR: AVG: INF 0.5413 DMR: AVG: INF 0.6116 DMR: AVG: INF 0.5823 DMR: JAVG: INF 0.0000 DMR: AVG: INF 0.0000 SEP 2010 2011 2012 2013 C 4 MON TUE WED 1 0.377 1 2 3 THU 2 0.39 1 0.454 4 FRI 3 0.453 2 0.492 5 SAT 4 0.571 3 0.611 1 0.613 6 SUN 5 0.622 4 0.632 2 0.636 1 7 MON 6 0.517 5 0.544 3 0.551 2 8 TUE 7 0.414 6 0.499 4 0.446 3 9 WED 8 0.4 7 0.489 5 0.432 4 10 THU 9 0.39 8 0.454 6 0.432 5 11 FRI 10 0.415 9 0.467 7 0.449 6 12 SAT 11 0.438 10 0.478 8 0.491 7 13 SUN 12 0.435 11 0.467 9 0.463 8 14 MON 13 0.382 12 0.421 10 0.416 9 15 TUE 14 0.379 13 0.415 11 0.446 10 16 WED 15 0.393 14 0.425 12 0.466 11 17 THU 16 0.39 15 0.458 13 0.442 12 18 FRI 17 0.404 16 0.452 14 0.462 13 19 SAT 18 0.442 17 0.496 15 0.496 14 20 SUN 19 0.433 18 0.469 16 0.503 15 21 MON 20 0.389 19 0.447 17 0.433 16 22 TUE 21 0.391 20 0.420 18 0.421 17 23 WED 22 0.399 21 0.406 19 0.424 18 24 THU 23 0.391 22 0.405 20 0.439 19 25 FRI 24 0.411 23 0.436 21 0.461 20 26 SAT 25 0.439 24 0.476 22 0.495 21 27 SUN 26 0.439 25 0.468 23 0.489 22 28 MON 27 0.37 26 0.415 24 0.454 23 29 TUE 28 0.359 27 0.412 25 0.551 24 2014 30 WED 29 0.367 28 0.407 26 0.526 25 THU 30 0.356 29 0.407 27 0.477 26 5 FRI 4 3 30 0.421 28 0.474 27 6 0.504 5 SAT SUN 3 0.509 2 29 0.497 28 6 5 MON SUN 0.365 3 0.407 8 30 0.487 29 30 TUE 5 0.372 MON TUE 9 SUM: AVG: MIN: 12.556 0.419 0.356 SUM: AVG: MIN: 13.843 0.461 0.405 SUM: AVG: MIN: 14.372 0.479 0.416 SUM: AVG: MIN: 0.000 IDIV/0! 0.000 SUM: AVG: MIN: 0.000 #DIV/0! 0.000 9 MAX: 0.622 MAX: 0.632 MAX: 0.636 MAX: 0.000 MAX: 0.000 FRI 8 0.364 7 0.406 12 0.477 11 10 SAT 9 0.438 DMR: AVG: INF 0.4185 DMR: AVG: INF 0.4614 DMR: AVG: INF 0.4791 DMR: AVG: INF 0.0000 DMR: AVG: INF 0.0000 OCT 2C10 2011 2012 2013 2014 MON TUE WED 1 2 3 0.444 0.427 0.425 1 2 1 THU 4 0.435 3 2 FRI 1 0.377 5 0.436 4 3 SAT 2 0.514 1 0.482 6 0.504 5 4 SUN 3 0.509 2 0.464 7 0.493 6 5 MON 4 0.365 3 0.407 8 0.444 7 6 TUE 5 0.372 4 0.414 9 0.409 8 7 WED 6 0.371 5 0.408 10 0.424 9 8 THU 7 0.364 6 0.403 11 0.453 10 9 FRI 8 0.364 7 0.406 12 0.477 11 10 SAT 9 0.438 8 0.463 13 0.529 12 11 SUN 10 0.417 9 0.471 14 0.521 13 12 MON 11 0.388 10 0.429 15 0.462 14 13 TUE 12 0.464 11 0.438 16 0.466 15 14 WED 13 0.393 12 0.425 17 0.444 16 15 THU 14 0.373 13 0.424 18 0.433 17 16 FRI 15 0.387 14 0.409 19 0.463 18 17 SAT 16 0.416 15 0.438 20 0.480 19 2014 18 1 2 3 4 SUN 17 0.419 16 0.436 21 0.472 20 5 19 4 MON 18 0.396 17 0.432 22 0.420 21 5 20 3 TUE 19 0.375 18 0.373 23 0.416 22 4 21 3 WED 20 0.357 19 0.382 24 0.406 23 4 22 TUE THU 21 0.364 20 0.378 25 0.415 24 23 FRI 22 0.461 21 0.416 26 0.447 25 24 SAT 23 0.506 22 0.420 27 0.518 26 25 SUN 24 0.524 23 0.417 28 0.598 27 26 MON 25 0.519 24 0.390 29 0.641 28 27 TUE 26 0.489 25 0.399 30 0.596 29 28 WED 27 0.409 26 0.406 31 0.490 30 29 THU 28 0.455 27 0.386 31 30 FRI 29 0.485 28 0.384 31 SAT 30 0.544 29 0.406 SUN 31 0.525 30 0.381 MON TUE 31 0.380 SUM: AVG: MIN: MAX: 13.340 ip 0.430 _0.357 0.544 SUM: AVG: MIN: MAX: 12.867 0.415 0.373 0.482 SUM: 14.588 0.471 SUM: AVG: 0.000 W#IDIV/0! SUM: AVG: MIN: MAX: 0.000 #DIV/0! 0.000 0.000 _AVG: MIN: 0.406 MIN: 0.000 MAX: 0.641 MAX: 0.000 DMR: AVG: INF 0.4447 DMR: AVG: INF 0.4289 DMR: AVG: INF 0.4863 DMR: AVG: INF 0.0000 DMR: AVG: INF 0.0000 NOV 2010 2011 EMERL-2012 2013 2014 MON TUE WED THU 1 2 3 4 0.509 0.498 0.492 0.48 1 2 3 0.382 0.359 0.373 1 0.439 _ FRI 5 0.482 4 0.386 2 0.467 1 SAT 6 0.507 5 0.411 3 0.477 2 1 SUN 7 0.52 6 0.395 4 0.503 3 2 MON 8 0.465 7 0.372 5 0.445 4 3 TUE 9 1 0.4611 8 0.366 1 6 0.443 1 5 1 4 WED 10 0.468 9 0.352 7 0.441 6 5 THU 11 0.455 10 0.377 8 0.435 7 6 FRI 12 0.462 11 0.406 9 0.458 8 7 SAT 13 0.483 12 0.419 10 0.481 9 8 SUN 14 0.478 13 0.417 11 0.473 10 9 MON 15 0.448 14 0.367 12 0.449 11 10 TUE 16 0.443 15 0.370 13 0.442 12 11 WED 17 0.442 16 0.361 14 0.436 13 12 THU 18 0.451 17 0.378 15 0.420 14 13 FRI 19 0.474 18 0.410 16 0.446 15 14 SAT 20 0.538 19 0.451 17 0.486 16 15 SUN 21 0.524 20 0.452 18 0.550 17 16 MON 22 0.489 21 0.441 19 0.475 18 17 TUE 23 0.513 22 0.427 20 0.474 19 18 WED 24 0.543 23 0.486 21 0.498 20 19 THU 25 0.627 24 0.551 22 0.544 21 20 FRI 26 0.685 25 0.569 23 0.584 22 21 SAT 27 0.688 26 0.568 24 0.576 23 22 SUN 28 0.573 27 0.482 25 0.489 24 23 MON 29 0.471 28 0.401 26 0.429 25 24 TUE 30 0.457 29 0.381 27 0.445 26 25 WED 30 0.383 28 0.432 27 26 THU 29 0.387 28 27 FRI SAT SUN MON TUE 30 0.412 29 30 28 29 30 _ SUM: AVG: MIN: MAX: 15.126 0.504 0.442 0.688 SUM: AVG: 12.493 0.416 SUM: AVG: MIN: MAX: 14.036 0.468 0.387 0.584 SUM: AVG: MIN: MAX: 0.000 #DIV/0! 0.000 0.000 SUM: AVG: MIN: MAX: 0.000 #DIV/0! _0.000 0.000 MIN: 0.352 MAX: 0.569 DMR: AVG: INF 0.5042 DMR: AVG: INF 0.4164 DMR: AVG: INF 0.4679 DMR: AVG: INF 0.0000 DMR: AVG: INF ` 0.0000 DEC 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 MON 1 TUE 2 WED 1 0.456 3 THU 2 0.461 1 0.373 4 FRI 3 0.494 2 0.423 5 SAT 4 0.582 3 0.466 1 0.453 6 SUN 5 0.543 4 0.449 2 0.437 1 7 MON 6 0.473 5 0.378 3 0.392 2 8 TUE 7 0.454 6 0.376 4 0.389 3 9 WED 8 0.458 7 0.402 5 0.381 4 10 THU 9 0.461 8 0.393 6 0.392 5 11 FRI 10 0.487 9 0.441 7 0.460 6 12 SAT 11 0.549 10 0.488 8 0.479 7 13 SUN 12 0.525 11 0.472 9 0.470 8 14 MON 13 0.461 12 0.418 10 0.453 9 15 TUE 14 0.460 13 0.426 11 0.442 10 16 WED 15 0.452 14 0.403 12 0.395 11 17 THU 16 0.451 15 0.407 13 0.429 12 18 FRI 17 0.528 16 0.451 14 0.474 13 19 SAT 18 0.638 17 0.558 15 0.488 14 20 SUN 19 0.668 18 0.587 16 0.484 15 21 MON 20 0.662 19 0.586 17 0.477 16 22 TUE 21 0.677 20 0.601 18 0.463 17 23 WED 22 0.669 21 0.596 19 0.455 18 24 THU 23 0.665 22 0.589 20 0.472 19 25 FRI 24 0.659 23 0.602 21 0.548 20 26 SAT 25 0.673 24 0.642 22 0.592 21 27 SUN 26 0.760 25 0.648 23 0.640 22 28 MON 27 0.790 26 0.720 24 0.647 23 29 TUE 28 0.854 27 0.764 25 0.604 24 30 WED 29 0.865 28 0.825 26 0.670 25 31 THU 30 0.860 29 0.831 27 0.726 26 FRI 31 0.932 30 0.853 28 0.792 27 SAT 31 0.878 29 0.852 28 SUN 30 0.825 29 MON 31 0.825 30 AVG: 0.602 AVG: 0.550 AVG: 0.536 AVG:#DIV/0! 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preview confirmed *Bandwagon Mag- preview confirmed Beatport —feature interview confirmed (w/ Latane Hughes) *Bee -Note- preview confirmed CU Independent- preview confirmed *Curated Music - feature interviews with K Theory & RPM confirmed *Denver Post / Reverb - preview confirmed *DubEra- preview confirmed *Electronic Colorado — preview confirmed ElectroJams — preview confirmed ElektroMagazine — preview confirmed *Examiner.com - preview confirmed Florida Entertainment Scene — preview confirmed GoWhereHipHop — event featured on homepage & festival preview confirmed iBroStep —feature listing confirmed *Jambands.com — after party preview post confirmed *Independent Philly— preview confirmed *Into The AM- preview confirmed LIVELOUD 1724 Vine Street Denver, Colorado 80205 P: 303.413.8308 F: 303,413.8314 LINELOUDCO.COM *MarshmellowGun — preview confirmed Metrowize — feature listing , feature page , feature calendar pick confirmed *Music Festival Central — preview confirmed *My Music is Better than Yours- preview confirmed *MyMusicisBetterThanYours- SnowBrunch, After Party previews confirmed Scene Magazine — feature story confirmed Elektro Daily— preview confirmed Enioylndie.com —feature confirmed *Rage Colorado- preview confirmed *Ray John- preview confirmed Remix -Nation- festival preview confirmed *Rocky Mountain Collegian- preview confirmed Scene Colorado- preview confirmed SkeetBeatz —festival preview confirmed *Sky -Hi Daily News - preview confined Star Stuff Scallywags- preview confirmed State of Glow- preview confirmed Telluride Festivarian — feature story in Spring 2013 issue about unique Winter music festival niche *The BluePrint Magazine — preview confirmed *The Dirty- preview confirmed The Untz media partner) — dedicated email blast confirmed, preview/social media blasts (also ads, event featured, etc) Western State College/Top of the World — preview confirmed *Westword- SnowBall Survival guide confirmed *Westword- Sunday Preview Confirmed The Clarion (U of Denver) — preview confirmed *The Dankles — preview confirmed *The Festival Guy- preview confirmed Top O The World- preview confirmed *Ultra5280- preview confirmed Your EDM — preview confirmed Local *Sky High Daily News- pre -event news post On -Site Interviews *Boulder Journal — feature interview with Cold River City highlighting SnowBall confirmed *ElektroDaily- interview with Destructo confirmed *Elektro Daily — interview with Big Gigantic confirmed *Music Festival Central — interview with Portugal, The Man confirmed Items *Dankles- feature interviews with Gramatik & Run DMT highlighting SnowBall confirmed *Music Festival Central- featured on homepage slider *Star Stuff Scallywags — RUMTUM and Steffi Graff profiles featuring SnowBall confirmed *This Song is Sick — ticket contest confirmed *Westword- ticket contest confirmed Photo Galleries: *303 Magazine- Day 1 gallery LIVELOUD 1724 Vine Street Denver, Colorado 80205 P: 303.413.8308 F: 303.413.8314 LINELOUDCO.C;OM *303 Magazine — day 2 gallery *303 Magazine — day 3 gallery confirmed *Examiner *Metrowize *Music Festival Central *Out Front *The Untz *WestWord- Day 1 gallery *Westword — Day 2 gallery Announce Items Confirmed 100% Rock Magazine — announcement post + feature article confirmed Alt Sounds — announcement post + article confirmed Causegualstime.com —announcement post confirmed Curated Music — 2nd round announcement post confirmed Denver Post — announcement post confirmed DJoyStick- announcement post confirmed *DubEra- 15t and 2nd round announcements confirmed Electronic Midwest — announcement post confirmed Electronic Colorado — announcement post confirmed Enioylndie- announcement post confirmed Examiner.com- 2nd round announcement post confirmed Glide Magazine / Hidden Track — announcement post confirmed Got Bass Music - 2nd round announcement post confirmed Gotta Dance Dirty — 2nd round announcement post confirmed GoWhereHipHop — announcement post confirmed Grateful Web — announcement/ feature confirmed Grateful Web — 2nd round announcement post confirmed *Independent Philly- lineup announcement post confirmed Jambandnews.com — announcement post confirmed LifeMusicFun- announcement post confirmed Rage Colorado — announcement post confirmed *Rage Colorado- 2nd round announcement post confirmed Real Dope Kids- announcement post confirmed Reverb — second round announcement post confirmed Reverb/Denver Post — announcement post confirmed SkyHiDailyNews — announcement post confirmed SkyHiDaily News- 2nd round announcement SneakPeak Vail — running press release with photo in Feb 28 issue Ticket News — announcement post confirmed The Dankles — announcement post confirmed Theuntz.com — announcement post confirmed Thissongissick.com — preview confirmed Unified Funk Option — announcement post confirmed *Ultra 5280- announcement post confirmed When The Music's Over- 2nd Round announcement post confirmed Westword —15t round announcement post confirmed Westword- 2nd round announcement post confirmed Your EDM - announcement post confirmed Contests and Giveaways Fanfueled LIVELOUD 1724 Vine Street Denver, Colorado 80205 P: 303.413.8308 F: 303.413.8314 LIVELOUDCO.COM Metrowize The Untz LessThan3.com Attending Media 303 Magazine — review confirmed Buzzine — reviews confirmed CU Independent — review confirmed Colorado College / The Catalyst — editorial coverage confirmed Denver Post / Reverb — review confirmed ElectroJams — review confirmed ElektroMagazine — review confirmed Enjoylndie — review confirmed Grateful Web — review confirmed LessThan3 — sending photographer to post gallery Theuntz — review confirmed Thrillist — review content confirmed YourEDM — review confirmed AfroMonk Dankles ouls In Action Telluride Festivarian — feature about unique winter niche CU Independent Sta rScuffsSca I ly W ags SkiHiNews Global Dance Electronic Messy Cupcakes IMF Mag VICE Scene Magazine Nevada Lee Photo The Music Ninja Press Play Colorado Mostly Junkfood State of Glow Epic Colorado Magazine Bee -Note Real Dope Kids KBUT Crested Butte Rage Colorado Colorado Music Buzz Honest Tune Blurt Magazine Do145 The Song Slaps Skeetbeatz Independent Philly Campus Circle White Raver Rafting The Rap Insider Unified Funk Option 1724 Vine Street Denver, Colorado 80205 P: 303.413.8308 F: 303,413.8314 LINELOUDCO.COM Ray John Only the Beat UNRegular Radio Frequen5cene Revista ICON GoWhere Hip -Hop Music Festival Central When the Music's Over Net Frequency TV Blueprint Magazine The Daily Nebraskan Electronic Midwest Dub Era Marshmallow Gun Bandwagon Mag My Music is Better than Yours Ultra 5280 Remix -Nation Curated Music Festival Hunters Electronic Colorado In Progress: Front Range Mainstream Denver Post — working with Matt Miller on preview/review coverage Westword — working with Dave/Britt on preview and event review confirmed 5280 —working with Dalailah Denver Egotist— pitching Kate Lacroix The Clarion (U of Denver) — preview confirmed (asked several times about advertising DU Advocate — pitching preview in Noise Boulder Weekly - pitching David Accomazzo Colorado Daily - spoke with Ashley, they'll definitely be doing a story but she's not sure yet what she'll need. Will keep in touch. — Followed up to see what she needs Rooster Magazine — pitching Diana Hood Marquee Magazine — pitching Brian Johnson Coloradoan — pitching Stacy Nick, "I'll work on this for the calendar but that's probably about it. We don't cover mountain shows so much" CSU Rocky Mountain Collegian — pitching Emily Kribs Scene Magazine — pitching French (the generally only cover events Boulder/Ft Collins) Colorado Springs Gazette — pitching Tracy Mobley Martinez, she's trying to fit in Staff Pick week of the festival, sent photos of headliners. Colorado Springs Independent — pitching Bill Forman, "Thanks for the heads -up, but that's too far beyond the area we cover." Local Mountain/Lifestyle Aspenspin.com — in touch with Israel about possible preview coverage, send email to follow up 1724 Vine Street Denver, Colorado 80205 P: 303.413.8308 F: 303,413.8314 LIVELOUDCO.COM Elevation Outdoors — pitching Doug Schnitzpahn Skiing.com — pitching/ invited Mountain Media (online/print/TV/Radio) Summit Daily News — pitching Erica Marciniec Leadville Herald Democrat — pitching Marcia Martinek Vail Daily (Weekly) — pitching Caramie and Ed Stoner, Caramie said "We keep our coverage very close to home — strictly Eagle County, most of the time. If I have room the week before the festival, I'll try to stick in a release." Vail Magazine —passed Vail Valley Magazine — pitching Brenda Himelfarb, print is not an option but pitching online coverage SneakPeak Vail — running press release with photo in Feb 28 issue Aspen Sojourner— Pam and Derek Aspen Times — pitching Stewart Oksenhorn, "will let you know about coverage on that soon" — Followed up to see what he's planning Aspen Daily News - spoke with Andrew Travers, not sure yet on coverage but let him know we're the contact. — Followed up to see what he's planning Telluride Daily Planet — pitching Katie Klingsporn Western State Top of the World Durango Telegraph — pitching Ted Holteen KKVM-FM The Mile out of Minturn 104.7— Calder reached out. We're not heard in the Winter Park area, but we do cover Vail, Avon, Eagle, Breck and Keystone. Will preview the fest, we passed on tix giveaway KFMU KIDN KQZR (NRC Radio, LIFT106 and JACK FM) — Lee Smith is interested in ticket giveaway, we passed this time through KZYR — Tony, Gabrie - gabrie@kzyr.com KSMT 93.1 The Magic — Grand Junction — Max Ryan will submit a proposal KTCL — 99.3 — AEG is working on setting up trades KBCO — 97.3 — AEG is working on setting up trades KPTT — 95.7 The Party — AEG is working on setting up trades KS 107.5 — AEG is working on setting up trades KSMT — Kick 106 Vail — AEG is working on setting up trades KSME — Ft. Collins — AEG is working on setting up trades KVUU — CO Springs — AEG is working on setting up trades National TheWrap.com —Jordan is interested in attending (wants to be flown out), his wrap that airs on three network newscasts during the day and six times on the ABC News & Talk channel on XM and Sirius satellite radio. It was fed, along with the additional soundbytes, to 4,800 affiliates (reaching 127 million), we passed Black Sheep Online - Buzzine — attending CollegeRoots — pitching Ew.com — pitching Jason/ Katrina MSN — pitching Mark Brown to attend 1724 vine Street Denver, Colorado 80206 P: 303.413.8308 F: 303,413.8314 LINELOUDCO.COM ThrillList — reviewing the show, working to get Hayden some content for a preview BreakOnACloud — pitching Rob Electronic Midwest- announcement post confirmed Metrowize.com — in touch with Erik, We would love to work with you guys this year to help promote this (and other) fests. We have rebuilt our Festival Guide for 2013 and it is already well under way with info and details on over 60 big events throughout the year. You can see it in action here - http://metrowize.com/music-festivals-guide Let me know if you would like to discuss doing a cool giveaway package and some ad in trade promotions. I can put a great program together. ElectroJams —Jordan offered ticketgiveaway, waiting for proposal Dancing Astronaut — talking with Allegra Your EDM — talking to Andy about coverage/giveaway Billboard.com - pitching CoS — pitching Michael Pollstar - pitching Debbie SoundSpike — pitching Rob RollingStone — pitching Bill and team Spin.com — pitching Phillip Prefix — pitching Dave RElix — pitching show review Glide — pitching Shane and Eric Colleges COLORADO Adams State — pitching Samantha Saville Arapahoe Community College — no student publications Colorado Christian University —no student publications Colorado College / The Catalyst — editorial coverage confirmed Colorado School of Mines — pretty environmentally -focused Colorado State University — pitching Emily Kribs Fort Lewis College — pitching Ayla Quinn Mesa State — pitching Eric Sandstrom Metropolitan State — pitching Chris Ward Red Rocks Community College — no student publications Regis University — Christopher Stefan Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design — no student publications United States Air Force Academy — ?? University of Colorado Boulder/ The Independent — preview confirmed University of Colorado Denver — Megan pitching, see above University of Denver- Megan pitching, see above University of Northern Colorado/The Mirror— pitching Ryan Lambert Western State College/Top `0 the World — preview confirmed Colorado Mountain College — no student publications UTAH University of Utah — pitching Savannah Turk Utah State University — pitching team WYOMING University of Wyoming / State Press- pitching team ARIZONA 1724 Vine Street Denver, Colorado 80206 P: 303.413.8308 F. 303.413.8314 LINELOUDCO.COM Arizona State University — pitching Amanda Fruzynski at State Press (newspaper) and team at State Press Magazine University of Arizona / Wildcat — pitching KC Libman Texas University of Texas / Daily Texan— pitching Kelsey McKinney University of Houston / Daily Cougar — pitching Allen Lee Baylor / The Baylor Lariat — pitching team MEMO TO: Mayor Smith and the Board of Trustees FROM: Nancy Anderson, Utilities Administrator DATE: May 7, 2014 SUBJECT: Laserfiche Electronic Document Management Software Upgrade MATTER BEFORE BOARD: Staff is proposing the acquisition of a software upgrade for digital records management (Laserfiche RIO). The expenditure requires Town Board authorization. ACTION REQUESTED: Staff is requesting a motion to approve Resolution No. 2014-05-04, for the expenditure of $40,879.50 for the Laserfiche RIO upgrade as outlined in the attached quote. BACKGROUND: The Board budgeted $40,000 for the enhancement of the Town's current digital records management software. Staff has been working with S Corporation, our Laserfiche vendor and support services, along with Jodi Flory, our geographic information system (GIS) consultant through Northwest Colorado Council of Governments to integrate a Laserfiche update with the Town's GIS software and Caselle, the Town's financial software suite. We have been given the opportunity to purchase the enterprise level (RIO) package with integrated features for 25 users for the same price as the more basic version we had been perusing for budgetary reasons. RIO includes many of the features that were considered add-ons in the basic version. Funding of this enhancement was including in the 2014 General Fund budget. The discounted pricing from Laserfiche is limited, and staff would like to take advantage of this opportunity to purchase the larger software package for the same price as the planned basic package purchase. As the leading software product for governmental, judicial, educational, financial and municipal use, the Town has been utilizing Laserfiche as part of its records management system since 2007. Prior to 2007, Town records were in paper form filed in cabinets or boxes throughout Town Hall. For the past seven years, staff has been scanning most of the Town's paper records into Laserfiche. As an electronic filing cabinet, Laserfiche has been extremely useful. Documents scanned into Laserfiche undergo optical character recognition (OCR) formatting, which allows a user to not only search for a document by title within a Microsoft -based files structure, but also by a word or phrase within any document. Currently, this powerful tool is not available to all members of the Town Staff due to licensing constraints. In taking the next step, Staff has been working together for several months to formalize the creation of a centralized information system to connect data from existing electronic Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com files, server (flat) files, current paper files, Caselle financial system files and GIS, with the goal of bringing integrated access through Laserfiche to all members of the staff. A couple of examples of this centralized information system could be: 1) Public Works staff notices water leaking from a customer's property on a Saturday evening; with RIO's mobile compatibility or via a computer desktop, the Public Works staff can access customer contact information, inspection reports and other utility details on the property with a click on the land parcel in GIS. This will launch Laserfiche and pull up all the electronic documents associated with the property, allowing staff to contact the property owner easily and address the problem. 2) Added customer service through commonly used electronic forms on the Town's website being automatically routed to the appropriate department for faster response, reducing the need for customers to fax or mail completed forms or requests. Each department has its own unique needs. Users are looking for simple search -and -retrieval, some need access to information through GIS or Caselle, and some want to enable or create automation of repeatable processes such as licensing, accounts payable processing and more. Laserfiche RIO software gives the Town central control over the information, while allowing all staff (within security protocols) to access information needed to complete their jobs quickly and more efficiently. RIO will also allow staff 24/7 access to information, which is important from a productivity and emergency information standpoint. It is our goal to have Laserfiche installed on every desktop in Town. We envision that it will be used as often as our e-mail client, providing instant access to records, streamlining business processes and allowing us to move data across multiple platforms. RIO, with its 25 assigned -user capability will allow the Town to setup a viewing station kiosk in Town Hall for citizens wishing to research municipal documents. This is a first step towards allowing public access. Additional funding is forecast for the 2015 budget, and if approved, will be utilized to third -party scan the Town's large format documents (larger than 11 "x17") and could fund the addition of "Public Portal" ($25,000 with $5,000 for annual support) should the Town Board desire to purchase this additional module. ALTERNATIVES: 1) No action 2) Purchase the basic version (Avante) later in the year as budgeted without sufficient licenses to allow a public kiosk, the additional security through audit trail or the ability to set up a dedicated recovery plan or additional repositories without additional expense. 3) Research other digital records management options RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the approval of Resolution No. 2014-05-04 approving the expenditure of $40,879.50 for Laserfiche RIO. Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com TOWN OF FRASER RESOLUTION NO. 2014-05-04 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FOR THE LASERFICHE RIO ENTERPRISE CONTENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FRASER, COLORADO THAT: 1. The Town Board of Fraser, Colorado hereby authorizes expenditures for Laserfiche RIO Software as outlined by the supplemental briefing. 2. All documents must be executed and software purchased within fiscal year 2014 or this approval shall no longer be effective. READ, PASSED ON ROLL CALL VOTE, AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THIS 7t" DAY OF MAY, 2014. Votes in favor: Votes opposed: Absent: Abstained: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FRASER, COLORADO BY: Mayor ATTEST: (SEAL) Town Clerk 0 NAME/ADDRESS Town of Fraser Lu Berger 153 Fraser Avenue PO Box 370 Fraser, Colorado 80442 303 S. Broadway #200-177 Denver, CO 80209 Accounting@scorporationine.com (303)722-1263 QUOTE DATE QUOTE NO. 4/21/2014 2122 REP PROJECT QTY DESCRIPTION COST TOTAL RIO Software: 25 ENFPL25 - Laserfiche RIO Pilot Names Full Users 900.00 22,500.00 Included RIO Advanced Audit Trail Included RIO E-mail Included RIO Snap Shot Included RIO Web Access/Share Point Web Part Included RIO Workflow Included RIO Watermark Included RIO Mobile/Ipad Compatible 1 EFRM - Laserfiche RIO Forms *10% add-on to all named 2,250.00 2,250.00 1 SC05 - Laserfiche Rio Scan Connect 5 -Pack 660.00 660.00 Subtotal 25,410.00 Trade -In Software: -1 S10 -LF Group Server for MSDE, Single DB 2,250.00 -2,250.00 -4 FX -LF Full User United With Snapshot and E-mail plug-in 750.00 -3,000.00 -1 QF -1 ScanConnect 165.00 -165.00 Subtotal -5,415.00 Discount - Laserfiche Q2 Sales Promotion 50% off -9,997.50 -9,997.50 Subtotal -15,412.50 RIO Annual Support: 25 ENFPL25B - Laserfiche RIO Pilot Named Full User Basic LSAP 180.00 4,500.00 1 EFRMB - Laserfiche RIO Forms *10% add-on to all named - Basic LSAP 450.00 450.00 1 SC05B - Laserfiche Rio Scan Connect 5 -Pack - Basic LSAP 132.00 132.00 Subtotal 5,082.00 Other Software: 1 DNA20R - Affinity 1-50 Licenses 4,000.00 4,000.00 TOTAL APPROVED BY: Page 1 DATE: 0 NAME/ADDRESS Town of Fraser Lu Berger 153 Fraser Avenue PO Box 370 Fraser, Colorado 80442 303 S. Broadway #200-177 Denver, CO 80209 Accounting@scorporationine.com (303)722-1263 QUOTE DATE QUOTE NO. 4/21/2014 2122 REP PROJECT QTY DESCRIPTION COST TOTAL 1 DN GEO - DocuNav Solutions, GeoDocs software, enables clients a seamless integration 10.000.00 10,000.00 between ESRI and their Laserfiche ECM system. Web -based map users can locate critical documents and information stored in Laserfiche directly from the ESRI map. Additionally, users can attach documents directly from the map and take advantage of geo-tagging functionality. - To be licensed to the Organization Subtotal 14,000.00 Other Software Annual Support: 1 DNA50BR- Affinity 1-50 Licenses LSAP 800.00 800.00 1 DSA PR - DocuNav Solutions Priority Maintenance/Annual Support 3,000.00 3,000.00 Subtotal 3,800.00 Services: 8 Professional Services -Fit Gap Analysis, installation, and training for Laserfiche System 1,000.00 8,000.00 Expenses - reimbursement for reasonable expenses associated with being on location will be submitted for payment. - S Corporation Inc will provide quotes for Microfilm conversion, document scanning and large format scanning for backfile conversion, or ongoing scanning projects. TOTAL $40,879.50 APPROVED BY: Page 2 DATE: TOWN OF FRASER RESOLUTION NO. 2014-05-01 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FOR THE 2014 SEWER SYSTEM ANNUAL INSPECTION AND CLEANING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE WORK. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FRASER, COLORADO THAT: 1. The Town Board of Fraser, Colorado hereby authorizes expenditures not to exceed $45,000 for sewer collection line inspections; cleaning and video documentation as outlined by the Public Works Director's staff report and authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a contract for the work. 2. All documents must be executed and work completed within fiscal year 2014 or this approval shall no longer be effective. READ, PASSED ON ROLL CALL VOTE, AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THIS 7th DAY OF MAY, 2014. Votes in favor: Votes opposed: Absent: Abstained: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FRASER, COLORADO BY: Mayor ATTEST: (SEAL) Town Clerk MEMO TO: Mayor Smith and the Board of Trustees FROM: Allen Nordin, CWP, Public Works Director DATE: May 7, 2014 SUBJECT: Staff Report PW: Annual Contract for Wastewater Collection System Maintenance MATTER BEFORE BOARD: Annual contract for wastewater collections system maintenance program to clean and/or video document the sewer line infrastructure underground. This will include one-third of the collections system and will address approximately 35,000 linear feet of pipe ranging in size from 6 inch to 10 inch. ACTION REQUESTED: Staff recommends approval for the expenditure of budgeted funds from the Wastewater Fund for outside services to clean and video document the wastewater collection system in a not -to - exceed amount of $45,000. BACKGROUND: In 2010 the Fraser Sanitation District was dissolved by the Town and the operations and maintenance of the wastewater collections system was placed under public works. In 2011 the Sewer Collection Maintenance & Inspection program was developed as a 7 -year inspection program to allow for one-seventh of the system to be jetter cleaned and video documented each year. This work is completed through the use of a Vacuum/Jetter truck. The jetter cleaning process employs the use of high pressure water being directed through the main lines using a hose and reverse direction nozzle attached to the jetter truck to remove debris out of the main line sewer pipes working from manhole to manhole and pulling solids off the walls of the pipes that build up over time. After the jetting process is complete, a closed circuit TV camera (CCTV) mounted on tracks is sent through the cleaned sewer pipes to record how well the jetting worked. It will also record the locations and footages of where and how much I&I is entering the system as well any other anomalies that may exist in the pipes. Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com The Upper Ptarmigan area was phase 1 of the 7 -year phased program including Fox Run and Wapiti Meadows. Approximately 7,700 LF of Town owned sewer lines were cleaned and video documented. From these video inspections, sections of sewer mains were identified as needing to be repaired where an 8 inch main was obstructed due to a section of ductile iron pipe (DIP) having settled over time and created an off -set at both ends of the joints; and, another area was an obstruction identified by the contractor as they were not able to pass their camera or jetter nozzle through these failures. In the second case, ductile iron pipe (DIP) and been installed in these two areas where a water line crossing underneath the sewer line was necessary. This construction method was utilized per town standards at that time (1980's). These areas were repaired in June of 2012 using C-900 PVC pipe with gasketed joint couplings and included patching of the asphalt roadway at a cost of approximately $7,700. In the fall of 2010 and early 2011, the Town contracted to have the remaining clay sewer main lines slip lined using a process called Cure -in -place -pipe. This process utilizes a two part epoxy agent that is saturated into a vinyl/fiber 'sock' liner which is then inserted through the pipe in the ground. Once the sock is pulled through the pipe, high temperature steam and pressure are injected into the sock liner. This forces the liner to be pressed against the wall of the old pipe, usually for a few hours, then the heat and pressure is removed, allow the sock to cool leaving a smooth walled liner inside of the old clay main. Virtually a new pipe without the expense and interruptions of open trench excavation. Those 2010-11 CIPP lines were inspected, jetted and video documented, both pre and post installation of the CIPP project. The 2012 maintenance program completed the balance of the lines in the original service areas of Fraser (east & west of the RR tracks) that were not slip -lined (already PVC) during the CIPP rehab program. Those service areas included Cozens Pointe, Cozens Meadow and The Willows. This project consisted of approximately 12,000 LF of pipe sizes ranging from 8 -inch to 12 inch. The 2013 maintenance program focused on cleaning and video documentation of approx.19,000 LF of 8 inch PVC main line in the south service areas of Rendezvous and Grand Park at an approx. cost of $25,000 and which resulted in a few manhole repairs. Our 2014 cleaning and inspection will consist of cleaning and video documentation of approximately 25,000 linear feet of 6-10 inch lines in the old town collection system. Some of this footage will be redundant to 2012 and 2013 but as we are trying to isolate our areas of I&I we are getting current, real time footage so that staff can develop and implement a replacement/repair program. Since the Town does not own line cleaning and video equipment such as a vactor/jetter truck for the cleaning, or a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera truck for the video documentation, it is necessary to contract out this work. Fraser staff has a good working relationship established with Anderson Services of Golden and their pricing had not changed over the past 4 years, until this year, when their rates jumped by $.15/LF and $25/hour for larger lines. Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com In addition to the maintenance and inspection components of our infrastructure, this program will assist the Town in identifying areas of inflow and infiltration (I&I). The video information will be beneficial in identifying how much and where infiltration is occurring in town main lines versus private service line taps into the main pipe. Moving forward, staff has been working with Winter Park Ranch and Grand County No.1 water and sanitation districts on purchasing flow meters that will be placed throughout our collection systems to help us with identifying areas within our systems where the greatest amounts of I&I are coming from. After we complete this flow study, which may take up to 3 years, we will all have a better understanding of our areas of I&I that will need to be addressed and the magnitude of costs associated with the necessary repairs. We continue working together to finalize a project schedule so that we all keep on track to reducing our portions of inflow and infiltration. One of the consequences of not maintaining our collection systems could result in legal claims from property owners showing the Town was negligent in maintaining its infrastructure thus causing backups of wastewater into owner's properties. CIRSA, our property and casualty insurance carrier, has recommended that we clean our entire collection system on a 3 -year schedule. The board has since adopted this recommendation with 2014 being the start of the 3 year program. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Do nothing, not recommended; 2. Stay on track with our current maintenance schedule of one-seventh (1/7) of our system annually at a cost of approx. $25,000 annually. This approach is not recommended by our insurance carrier as previously stated and does not help with remediation of I&I; 3. Pursue the recommendation below. RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve Resolution No. 2014-05-01 authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a Public Services Contract for sanitary sewer collection line maintenance in a not -to -exceed amount of $45,000. Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com TOWN OF FRASER RESOLUTION NO. 2014-05-02 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FOR THE ST. LOUIS CREEK BANK STABILIAZATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FRASER, COLORADO THAT: 1. The Town Board of Fraser, Colorado hereby authorizes expenditures not to exceed $25,000 for bank stabilization work on the St. Louis Creek as outlined by the Public Works Director's staff report and authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a contract with Five Rivers, Inc. for the work. 2. All documents must be executed and work completed within fiscal year 2014 or this approval shall no longer be effective. READ, PASSED ON ROLL CALL VOTE, AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THIS 7th DAY OF MAY, 2014. Votes in favor: Votes opposed: Absent: Abstained: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FRASER, COLORADO BY: Mayor ATTEST: (SEAL) Town Clerk MEMO TO: Mayor Smith and the Board of Trustees FROM: Allen Nordin, CWP, Public Works Director DATE: May 7, 2014 SUBJECT: Staff Report PW: St. Louis Creek Bank Stabilization Project MATTER BEFORE BOARD: Completion of approximately 80 linear feet of bank stabilization on private property that is adjacent to the Byers Peak Ranch property as a result of the high waters during spring runoff of 2011 that washed out and overtopped the river banks. This required work is the result of a written agreement between the Town and the private property owner dated July 25, 2011. See attached letter. ACTION REQUESTED: Staff recommends approval for the expenditure of budgeted funds from the General Fund in a not -to -exceed amount of $25,000 for the bank stabilization along a portion of the St. Louis Creek. BACKGROUND: Spring of 2011 provided significant late season snow fall during the month of April coupled with several days of warmer than usual temperatures in May, the snow pack in the mountains began to melt at an accelerated rate, sending higher than normal run-off flows down and through the drainages in the east end of the valley. This caused rivers and creeks to flow at flood stage levels for several weeks, causing flood conditions throughout the valley. Dams and water storage impoundments were also threatened, and in a couple of instances were in danger of failing. Fraser staff was placed on 24-hour alert and performed daily high water watches on rivers and streams above and around town limits and provided a daily status report to the Office of Emergency Management. In this instance, the excessive flows in St. Louis Creek breached its banks at a sharp bend in the river upstream of the Town of Fraser on private property (see attached map), diverting significant flows through the drainage ditches along county road 73 and washing out the intersection of CR73 and 721. The waters continued east in the meadow adjacent to Mill Ave, splitting the flows towards the north along Leonard Ave. and under the UPRR tracks just Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com upstream of the Divide condominiums and finally into the streets of Fraser. With the culverts under the roadway in the Divide Condo parking lot flowing at capacity, the balance of the flows went down Mill Ave. on the east side of the tracks to the north and into a drainage inlet at Sharkeys. That drainage culvert crosses under US40 and discharges into the Clayton Trailer Park where it threated other homes and private property. With the 2011 street maintenance chip and seal project scheduled to begin in mid-July, we needed to get the water off of the streets so they could dry out. Working with the property owner and Grand County Road & Bridge crews at the site of the breach, we constructed a temporary `dry stacked' armoring wall along the river bank by placing large boulders in the river and along the banks in an effort to redirect the flows back into the river channel. These efforts were effective for a short period of time, unfortunately when the really high flows came in late May and June, our armoring efforts became futile. The Town entered into a written agreement (attached) with the property owner that once the waters subsided and the ground dried out in the work area of the creek, the Town would repair and re -vegetate any areas disturbed as a result of the stream reinforcement work and also agreed to indemnify the owners with respect to any matters that may arise from our repair and stabilization efforts. The Town contacted the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and applied and was approved for a Nation Wide Permit 13 (NWP13) to make the permanent bank stabilization repairs at the site of the breach and Town accepted responsibility for the work per the Corps permit requirements relieving the owner from any future responsibility for maintenance or encumbrances of the permits issued. This NWP13 approval will expire on December 5, 2014. See attached letter. In June of 2011 as a follow up to the high waters that spring, the town engineer and public works director made a presentation to the board outlining and recommending significant drainage improvements that will need to be addressed in the very near future to protect the habitants of Fraser from up -gradient impacts such as beavers, stream flooding and storm water runoff. These projects include the following areas (see attached map): 1) construct flow control diversion structures on the east and west side of the UPRR tracks; one at the most NE corner of the Byers Peak Property/Town boundary (Mill Ave. and Leonard Lane) and one at Mill Ave and Railroad Ave., both which were constructed in the fall of 2011 ($37,000); 2) construct an earthen drainage swale along the western town boundary that would covey flows to the northeast around that portion of town and properties and back into St. Louis creek ($35,000); and, 3) construct concrete drainage improvements to the area along the northwest side of the Divide Condos along the south side of Mill Ave. that would handle overflow capacities from the flow control structures that are now on both sides of the UPRR ROW along Mill Ave. ($130,000). Grand County Road & Bridge was also severely impacted by this breach as the high waters caused its share of havoc to the road base of CR 73 to become saturated and unstable as well as the intersection of CR 73 and 721 (parkway) being washed out to the point where it had to be Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com closed for over a week. GCR&B (R&B) made significant drainage improvements along both sides of CR 73 by removing willow wads and replacing three older culverts with new, larger capacity culverts in addition to raising the road bed at the intersection and installing a new culvert under that road to minimize future wash outs and extended road closures. R&B was instrumental in assisting Fraser staff with constructing a temporary river bank stabilization by providing staff, equipment and materials (boulders) to try to redirect the river back into its channel. The property owner has recently responded to my requests for permission to access onto to their property for our contractor and their agents and sub -contractors to perform the repairs. The owners had two additional requests as it relates to approving the conditions of the NWP13 permit. One, they would like to dictate the location where we access the property and identify the limits of such access; and two, they have requested that some type of a flat/smooth surface stone be used as the finish `cap' on top of the angular rip rap armoring materials. This type of finishing product was not a consideration in our initial planning and budgeting efforts and I have not looked into what that additional cost might be. The consequences of not completing this project prior to the December 5, 2014 deadline is the town will again be susceptible to flooding conditions in the spring of 2014 and 2015 in addition to expending additional unbudgeted funds to make a request to the USACE for an extension to the permit which could be denied and we would have to start from the beginning. In addition to the permit expiration, scheduling the contractor to come back to Fraser at a later date might be extremely challenging. ALTERNATIVES: 1. There is always the do nothing approach 2. Pursue approval of the expenditures. Since there is an executed agreement with the property owner, we need to follow through with the improvements. If we do not follow through on this project there will likely be problems otherwise with the owners and continued drainage and flooding issues in the Town of Fraser. RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve Resolution No. 2014-05-02 authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a Public Works Contract with Five Rivers, Inc. for the river bank stabilization work in a not -to - exceed amount of $25,000. Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com Arrow- Location of St. Louis Breach on private property, spring 2011 Red- Leonard/RR ROW swale reshaping & flow control structure improvements (Flow control structures on both side of UPRR complete 2011) Blue- West Meadow Drainage Improvements (proposed) Orange- Grand County Drainage Ditch cleaning (complete 2011) - Grand County culvert removal & upsize replacement (complete 2011) Green- Mill Ave. Drainage Improvements (proposed) -1 "ia r ------ ...... ...... aril • ..J��i,lt..�,« + f / i 1 �t t: G' , it Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com - Close up of location of breach on the St. Louis Creek private property r Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com July 22, 2011 Clark & Meredith Lipscomb P.O. Box 30 Winter Park, CO 80482 Clark and Meredith, As you are aware, the Town of Fraser (the Town) is experiencing an inundation of river waters into the Town resulting from a breach in the eastern bank of the St. Louis creek where it runs through your 35 acre agricultural property located south of Grand County Road 73 approximately'/ mile from the intersection of GCR73 and GCR721. We appreciate your recent collaborative efforts with the Town on the armoring of the river bank through the placement of small boulders in the area of the breach. These initial efforts were effective for a short period of time; unfortunately they became futile once the really high water flows began in late June. With our 2011 street chip and seal project scheduled to begin this coming Monday July 25`h, we need to get the waters off of the streets so that they can dry out. Fraser would once again like to partner with you to make a more permanent repair to this breach in a timely manner. Beginning as early as next Monday, the Town proposes to construct a `dry stacked' reinforcing embankment of aesthetically placed armoring boulders along the breach of the river bank directing the flows back into the river channel. Once the reinforcing is complete, the water has subsided and the ground dried out, the Town will repair and revegetate any areas disturbed as a result of the stream reinforcement project prior to November 30, 2011. In return for you authorizing the Town of Fraser to enter onto your property for the purpose of repairing and stabilizing the river bank breach, the Town agrees to indemnify you and Meredith with respect to any matters arising out of our repairing and stabilizing of the river bank. The Town will apply for all necessary permit(s) with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and hereby agrees to accept responsibility for all permitting or other such requirements of said permits which may be imposed by the USACE and relieving you from any responsibility or future encumbrances of the permits issued, if any. Please respond in writing as soon as possible so that we can coordinate this project and get it underway. Thank you for your consideration of this request to work with Fraser on solving this water issue. Regards, Allen Nordin Director of Public Works Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com Agreed d Acpptdd by the Property Owners dated this 25Th day of July, 2011. lark L pscomb Meredith Lipscomb Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com 'i I I DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, SACRAMENTO CORPS OF ENGINEERS 1325 J STREET SACRAMENTO CA 958742522 REPLY T4 ATTENTION QF December 5, 2012 Regulatory Division (SPK -2012-00994) Mr. Allen Nordin Town of Fraser Post Office Box 370 Fraser, Colorado 80442 Dear Mr. Nordin: We are responding to your request for a Department of the Army permit to place boulder and soil fill in order to repair and stabilize approximately 80 linear feet of bank of St. Louis Creek, a water of the United States. This project is being conducted to repair temporary flood protection and erosion that occurred during high flows in 2011. The project is located in and adjacent to St. Louis Creek, in the South 112 of Section 19, Township 1 South, Range 75 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, latitude 39.943716°, Longitude -105.830338°, Fraser, Grand County, Colorado. Based on the information you provided, the proposed bank stabilization activities, which will permanently impact approximately 0.02 acre of perennial stream channel, are authorized by Nationwide Permit Number (NWP) 13 - Bank Stabilization. Your work must comply with the general terms and conditions listed on the enclosed NWP information sheets and Regional Conditions, and the following Special Conditions: You shall conduct all work affecting waters of the U.S. as described in your pre - construction notification signed September 12, 2012 and revisions dated November 9, 2012. Any modification that would incur additional impacts to waters of the U.S. must be coordinated with the Corps well in advance of any modification. 2. You are responsible for all work authorized herein and ensuring that all contractors and workers are made aware of and adhere to the terms and conditions of this permit authorization. You shall ensure that a copy of the permit authorization and associated drawings are available for quick reference at the project site until all construction activities are completed. You must sign the enclosed Compliance Certification and return it to this office within 30 days after completion of the authorized work. The Compliance Certification must include post -construction photographs of the project site showing all work conducted. The camera positions and view angles of post -construction photographs shall be identified on a map, aerial photo, or project drawing. Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com -2 - Please be aware that this verification does not convey any property rights (33 CFR 320.4(g)(6)); therefore, you should obtain the permission of the property owner before conducting the work. In addition, the Town as permittee is responsible for maintaining the authorized activity. This verification is valid for two years from the date of this letter or until the NWP is modified, reissued, or revoked, whichever comes first. Failure to comply with the General and Regional Conditions of this NWP, or the project -specific Special Conditions of this authorization, may result in the suspension or revocation of your authorization. Please refer to identification number SPK -2012-00994 in any correspondence concerning this project. If you have any questions, please contact me at our Colorado West Regulatory Branch, 400 Rood Avenue, Room 224, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, by email Lesley.A.Mcnirter@usace.army.mil, or by telephone 970-243-1199, extension 17. For more information regarding our program, please visit our website at i"rw snk usacr army. mil/MissionsiRegulatory.asps. At your earliest convenience, please tell us how we are doing by completing the customer survey on our website under Customer Service Survey. Sincerely, c co sley Mc irter Senior Project Manager Enclosures: I . Project Location Map 2. Nationwide Permit 13 Summary 3. Regional Conditions for Colorado Copy furnished (with Enclosure 1): Mr. C. Clark Lipscomb, P.O. Box 597, Winter Park, CO 80482-0597 Ms. Kristen Manguso, Grand County Planning Director, P.O. Box 239, Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451 Mr. Lyle Sidener, Area Wildlife Manager, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, P.O. Box 216, Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451 Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com VICINITY MAP —TOWN OF F"RASER, CO SHEET 1 OF 4 Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com TOWN OF FRASER RESOLUTION NO. 2014-05-03 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR IDENTIFYING INFLOW AND INFILLTRATION IN THE WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FRASER, COLORADO THAT: 1. The Town Board of Fraser, Colorado hereby authorizes expenditures not to exceed $20,700 for the purchase of eight (8) data logger flow meters as outlined by the Public Works Director's staff report and authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a purchase agreement. 2. This purchase agreement must be executed within fiscal year 2014 or this approval shall no longer be effective. READ, PASSED ON ROLL CALL VOTE, AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THIS 7t" DAY OF MAY, 2014. Votes in favor: Votes opposed: Absent: Abstained: (S E A L) BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FRASER, COLORADO BY: Mayor ATTEST: Town Clerk MEMO TO: Mayor Smith and the Board of Trustees FROM: Allen Nordin, CWP, Public Works Director DATE: May 7, 2014 SUBJECT: Staff Report PW: Purchase Flow Meters for Inflow & Infiltration Study MATTER BEFORE BOARD: The purchase of data logging flow metering devices for the purpose of aiding staff with identifying, isolating and addressing inflow and infiltration (I&I) issues within the wastewater collections system and to develop a long term plan for reducing I&I in our system. ACTION REQUESTED: Staff recommends the approval for expenditures from the Wastewater Fund in the amount of $20,700 for the purchase of eight (8) iTracker flow meters. BACKGROUND: In the beginning, sewer lines were predominately manufactured of clay in five foot lengths using rubber gaskets to seal the pipe joints. Over time, (30 year life expectancy) the clay material and gaskets get brittle and fragile and become susceptible to cracking and breakage for a number of reasons including ground heaving from the actions of frost, movement of the ground from improper trench backfill and compaction and improper installation of service line taps into the Town owned main lines. Once the pipes are compromised, ground water is able to infiltrate through these openings and the clean water is introduced into the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) where it is to be treated. This is where the issue of infiltration becomes a problem. One may think that treating clean ground water should be simple since there is nothing in the water to treat, but that is incorrect. The treatment process requires warm temperatures and a food source for the microbiological process to work efficiently and effectively. Ground water provides neither and for that reason the treatment plant becomes overloaded and is not capable of providing discharge effluent to the river at acceptable permit limits. The matter of inflow typically comes from the surface and enters through the `pick hole' in the manhole lids in the form of surface water flows from events such as rain water and snow melt. Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com The third component is exfiltration. This is the process where potential sewage discharge exits the sewer service lines and main lines through cracks and openings and enters the groundwater flows. Though this condition is the least likely to happen due to the external hydrologic pressure of water on the sewer pipes, it is still a possible cross -contamination of the groundwater. Ass yo may or may not be aware, our drinking water supply is produced from groundwater wells that range in depth from 50 feet down to 250 feet below the ground surface. The Town of Fraser, Winter Park Ranch Water & Sanitation and Grand County Water & Sanitation District No.1, all share in the ownership, operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant north of town known as the Joint Facility Oversight Committee (JFOC). Although the three districts have been working independently over the past many years addressing repairs and improvements to those collection systems to reduce and minimize I&I, we have more recently begun working collaboratively to come up with a I&I reduction program that all three entities generally agree on and will move forward with the principles of minimizing the groundwater I&I. With all districts purchasing their own meters of the same manufacture will allow us to share instruments with each other should the need arise. ALTERNATIVES: The flow meters are not must have tools. But, if we purchase and employ these flow meters it will address our more immediate needs as well as provide an effective long term tool for staff to monitor I&I issues, now and into the future. However, if I&I issues are not addressed over the next few years, the results of those actions will cost the utility customers of all three districts upwards of $12,000,000 to enlarge the wastewater treatment plant in order to process this additional groundwater. There is a caveat to that statement, that being the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will not allow for this type of influent to be processed through the WWTP. RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve Resolution No. 2014-05-03 authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a agreement for the purchase of eight (8) flow meters in a not -to -exceed amount of $20,700. Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com TOWN OF FRASER - JOINT FACILITIES BALANCE SHEET MARCH 31, 2014 JOINT FACILITIES FUND ASSETS 40-10100 CASH ALLOCATED TO OTHER FUNDS 11,623.50 40-10210 JFOC CHECKING -GMB 0318047507 100,420.89 40-10215 GMB MONEY MARKET -O&M RESERVE 30,992.51 40-11550 A/R - W PR 14,069.53 40-11560 A/R - GC#1 22,501.44 40-11570 A/R - TOF 12,451.75 TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND EQUITY LIABILITIES 40-20920 JFOC O&M RESERVE 191,979.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES FUND EQUITY UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE: REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD 80.62 BALANCE - CURRENT DATE 80.62 TOTAL FUND EQUITY 192,059.62 191,979.00 80.62 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 192,059.62 TOTALREVENUE TOTAL FUND REVENUE TOWN OF FRASER - JOINT FACILITIES REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2014 JOINT FACILITIES FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEARNED PCNT 25.94 REVENUE 40-30-100 INTEREST - O&M ACCOUNTS 40-30-200 O&M REIMBURSEMENT - WPR 40-30-210 O&M REIMBURSEMENT - GC#1 40-30-220 O&M REIMBURSEMENT - TOF 40-30-900 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 40-30-999 CARRYOVER BALANCE TOTALREVENUE TOTAL FUND REVENUE TOWN OF FRASER - JOINT FACILITIES REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2014 JOINT FACILITIES FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEARNED PCNT 25.94 80.62 400.00 319.38 20.2 14,069.53 33,874.67 235,827.00 201,952.33 14.4 22,501.44 54,175.85 376,180.00 322,004.15 14.4 12,451.77 29,979.66 204,002.00 174,022.34 14.7 .00 .00 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0 .00 .00 192,116.00 192,116.00 .0 49,048.68 118,110.80 1,010,525.00 892,414.20 11.7 49,048.68 118,110.80 1,010,525.00 892,414.20 11.7 TOWN OF FRASER - JOINT FACILITIES EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2014 JOINT FACILITIES FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT PLANT EXPENDITURES 40-85-110 SALARIES 12,869.83 43,534.92 192,326.00 148,791.08 22.6 40-85-210 HEALTH INSURANCE 2,865.68 8,684.53 50,400.00 41,715.47 17.2 40-85-220 FICA TAX 917.28 3,127.03 14,713.00 11,585.97 21.3 40-85-230 RETIREMENT 514.79 1,551.37 7,693.00 6,141.63 20.2 40-85-250 UNEMPLOYMENT TAX 38.61 130.61 577.00 446.39 22.6 40-85-280 TRAINING PROGRAMS 60.00 460.00 3,000.00 2,540.00 15.3 40-85-290 TRAVEL - MEALS AND LODGING 240.89 671.22 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 660.00 660.00 15,000.00 14,340.00 4.4 40-85-350 SLUDGE REMOVAL 3,465.94 6,312.49 65,000.00 58,687.51 9.7 40-85-370 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 243.60 730.80 20,000.00 19,269.20 3.7 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 4,397.75 7,093.19 40,000.00 32,906.81 17.7 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 .00 .00 500.00 500.00 .0 40-85-500 OPERATING SUPPLIES 183.48 532.50 20,000.00 19,467.50 2.7 40-85-506 OPERATING SUPPLIES - CHEMICALS 3,051.36 7,893.86 85,000.00 77,106.14 9.3 40-85-510 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AND REPAIR 842.43 842.43 20,000.00 19,157.57 4.2 40-85-520 TESTING 6.49 4,979.08 55,000.00 50,020.92 9.1 40-85-525 PERMITS .00 .00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0 40-85-560 UTILITIES - TELEPHONE 228.21 627.82 5,500.00 4,872.18 11.4 40-85-562 UTILITIES - ELECTRICITY 16,971.22 26,960.80 140,000.00 113,039.20 19.3 40-85-565 UTILITIES - NATURAL GAS 597.24 1,207.07 6,000.00 4,792.93 20.1 40-85-567 UTILITIES - PLANT GENERATOR .00 .00 2,500.00 2,500.00 .0 40-85-569 UTILITIES - TRASH REMOVAL 161.90 485.70 3,500.00 3,014.30 13.9 40-85-650 VEHICLE EXPENSES 706.04 1,522.65 6,500.00 4,977.35 23.4 40-85-690 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE .00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0 TOTAL PLANT EXPENDITURES 49,022.74 118,030.18 816,009.00 697,978.82 14.5 TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES 49,022.74 118,030.18 816,009.00 697,978.82 14.5 NET REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES 25.94 80.62 194,516.00 194,435.38 .0 TOWN OF FRASER - JOINT FACILITIES BALANCE SHEET MARCH 31, 2014 JFF - CRR/CIP FUND ASSETS 47-10100 CASH - COMBINED FUND ( 11,623.50) 47-10220 COLOTRUST 8006 - CRR 31,874.85 47-10310 CB MONEY MARKET - CRR 245,731.42 47-10410 GMB MONEY MARKET - CRR 34,225.41 47-10521 CDARS - 1014540756 - CRR 382,383.12 47-10522 CDARS - 1014540802 - CRR 382,383.14 47-10523 CDARS - 1014540837 - CRR 382,331.88 47-10524 CDARS - 1015381732 - CRR 201,037.58 47-10525 CDARS - 1015300856 - CRR 365,959.83 47-10526 CDARS - 1015300872 - CRR 382,836.59 TOTALASSETS LIABILITIES AND EQUITY LIABILITIES 47-20910 JFOC - CRR FUNDS 2,393,842.46 TOTAL LIABILITIES FUND EQUITY UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE: REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD 3,297.86 BALANCE - CURRENT DATE 3,297.86 TOTAL FUND EQUITY 2,397,140.32 2,393,842.46 3,297.86 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 2,397,140.32 TOWN OF FRASER - JOINT FACILITIES REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH 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 1,134.38 3,297.86 15,000.00 11,702.14 22.0 47-30-990 CRR CARRYOVER BALANCE .00 .00 2,396,684.00 2,396,684.00 .0 TOTAL CRR AND CIP FUND REVENUES 1,134.38 3,297.86 2,411,684.00 2,408,386.14 .1 TOTAL FUND REVENUE 1,134.38 3,297.86 2,411,684.00 2,408,386.14 .1 TOWN OF FRASER - JOINT FACILITIES EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH 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 1,134.38 3,297.86 1,879,684.00 1,876,386.14 .2 TOWN OF FRASER COMBINED CASH INVESTMENT MARCH 31, 2014 COMBINED CASH ACCOUNTS 01-10200 GENERAL CHECKING #878-000884 01-10220 GENERAL CO -01-0160-8001 01-10750 CASH CLEARING- UTILITIES TOTAL COMBINED CASH 01-10100 CASH ALLOCATED TO OTHER FUNDS TOTAL UNALLOCATED CASH CASH ALLOCATION RECONCILIATION 10 ALLOCATION TO GENERAL FUND 20 ALLOCATION TO CONSERVATION TRUST FUND 30 ALLOCATION TO CAPITAL EQUIP REPLACEMENT FUND 32 ALLOCATION TO CAPITAL ASSET FUND 40 ALLOCATION TO DEBT SERVICE FUND 50 ALLOCATION TO WATER FUND 55 ALLOCATION TO WASTEWATER FUND TOTAL ALLOCATIONS TO OTHER FUNDS ALLOCATION FROM COMBINED CASH FUND - 01-10100 ZERO PROOF IF ALLOCATIONS BALANCE 51,188.99 7,281,181.65 r 1 sn nm 7,332,220.64 r 7.412 220 641 .00 2,582,005.66 2,439.27 497,867.62 113, 916.43 692,891.44 854,834.03 2.588.266.19 7,332,220.64 ! 7 T�9 22n Rd1 nn FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 1 TOWN OF FRASER BALANCE SHEET MARCH 31, 2014 GENERALFUND 10-10100 CASH - COMBINED FUND 10-10290 CASH WITH TREASURER 10-11100 PROPERTY TAXES RECEIVABLE 10-11550 ACCTS REC - BILLINGS 10-12000 ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCTS. 10-12500 FORFETURES DUE TOF FROM CCOERA 10-21760 TOTALASSETS LIABILITIES AND EQUITY LIABILITIES 10-21000 ACCRUED WAGES 10-21710 FWT/FICA PAYABLE 10-21730 STATE WITHHOLDING PAYABLE 10-21740 UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES PAYABLE 10-21750 RETIREMENT PLAN PAYABLE 10-21755 457 DEFERRED COMP PAYABLE 10-21760 HEALTH INSURANCE PAYABLE 10-21773 DEPENDENT CARE PAYABLE 10-21775 FLEX HEALTH PLAN PAYABLE 10-22210 DEFERRED TAXES 10-22920 SUBDIVISION IMP SECURITY DEP 10-22930 DRIVEWAY PERMIT SURETY 10-22950 RENTAL PROPERTY DEPOSITS HELD 10-22960 COMMUNITY DONATIONS -PROJECTS TOTAL LIABILITIES 10-27000 RESFUND BAL -SAVINGS 10-27100 RESTRICTED FUND BALANCE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE: REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD 1.557.881.94 BALANCE - CURRENT DATE TOTAL FUND EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 2,582,005.66 1,413.28) 195,916.00 52,516.02 20,409.55) 24,181.38 8,850.28 3,361.00 32.19 2,857.92 2,199.60 15,59Z55 1,282.80) 3,581.02 195,916.35 7,779.00 12,500.00 750.00 276,818.49 750,000.00 221,805.00 1,557,881.94 2,529,686.94 2,806,505.43 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 2 TOWN OF FRASER REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2014 GENERALFUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEARNED PCNT FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 3 TAXES 10-31-100 GENERAL FUND PROPERTY TAX 51,577.36 68,487.56 190,000.00 121,512.44 36.1 10-31-200 SPECIFIC OWNERSHIP TAX 890.39 1,745.15 8,500.00 6,754.85 20.5 10-31-300 MOTOR VEHICLE TAX 381.00 668.00 4,200.00 3,532.00 15.9 10-31-400 TOWN SALES TAX 166,659.93 166,659.93 1,650,000.00 1,483,340.07 10.1 10-31-410 USE TAX - BUILDING MATERIALS ( 120.00) ( 120.00) 55,000.00 55,120.00 ( .2) 10-31-420 USE TAX - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES 6,145.51 10,807.88 45,000.00 34,192.12 24.0 10-31-430 STATE CIGARETTE TAX 362.37 362.37 5,000.00 4,637.63 7.3 10-31-800 FRANCHISE FEES 3,531.65 3,531.65 49,000.00 45,468.35 7.2 TOTALTAXES 229,428.21 252,142.54 2,006,700.00 1,754,557.46 12.6 LICENSES & PERMITS 10-32-100 BUSINESS LICENSE FEES 80.00 180.00 12,000.00 11,820.00 1.5 10-32-110 REGULATED INDUSTRY FEES/TAXES 6,052.77 7,480.05 22,500.00 15,019.95 33.2 TOTAL LICENSES & PERMITS 6,132.77 7,660.05 34,500.00 26,839.95 22.2 CHARGES FOR SERVICES 10-34-100 ANNEXATION FEES .00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0 10-34-110 ZONING FEES .00 .00 1,500.00 1,500.00 .0 10-34-120 SUBDIVISION FEES 1,300.00 1,300.00 1,500.00 200.00 86.7 10-34-130 MISCELLANEOUS PLANNING FEES 120.00 120.00 1,000.00 880.00 12.0 TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES 1,420.00 1,420.00 5,000.00 3,580.00 28.4 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 10-36-100 INTEREST EARNINGS 272.44 776.70 3,500.00 2,723.30 22.2 10-36-300 RENTAL INCOME 1,205.00 2,845.00 8,000.00 5,155.00 35.6 10-36-610 REIMBURSABLE - PROF SERVICES 1,781.66 5,022.56 50,000.00 44,977.44 10.1 10-36-900 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 25.00 12,656.36 35,000.00 22,343.64 36.2 TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 3,284.10 21,300.62 96,500.00 75,199.38 22.1 OTHER SOURCES & TRANSFERS 10-39-999 CARRYOVER BALANCE 2,009,109.67 2,009,109.67 1,936,501.00 ( 72,608.67) 103.8 TOTAL OTHER SOURCES & TRANSFERS 2,009,109.67 2,009,109.67 1,936,501.00 ( 72,608.67) 103.8 TOTAL FUND REVENUE 2,249,374.75 2,291,632.88 4,079,201.00 1,787,568.12 56.2 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 3 TOWN OF FRASER EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2014 GENERALFUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT TOWN BOARD 10-41-110 SALARIES 4,020.00 4,120.00 26,000.00 21,880.00 15.9 10-41-220 FICA TAX 307.53 315.18 1,989.00 1,673.82 15.9 10-41-280 TRAINING PROGRAMS .00 645.89 2,000.00 1,354.11 32.3 10-41-290 TRAVEL, MEALS AND LODGING 413.99 513.99 5,000.00 4,486.01 10.3 10-41-295 MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT 283.09 1,239.89 8,000.00 6,760.11 15.5 10-41-690 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE .00 115.00 3,000.00 2,885.00 3.8 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 101,547.00 101,547.00 412,080.00 310,533.00 24.6 10-41-863 STREET LIGHTING AND SIGNALS 1,540.27 3,095.34 14,500.00 11,404.66 21.4 10-41-864 SPECIAL EVENTS .00 .00 20,000.00 20,000.00 .0 10-41-867 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - IGA .00 .00 54,945.00 54,945.00 .0 10-41-868 WINTER SHUTTLE - IGA 10,400.00 31,200.00 52,000.00 20,800.00 60.0 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 118,511.88 143,292.29 713,514.00 570,221.71 20.1 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 4 TOWN OF FRASER EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2014 GENERALFUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT ADMINISTRATION 10-45-110 SALARIES 14,823.75 57,208.06 209,116.00 151,907.94 27.4 10-45-210 HEALTH INSURANCE 2,799.25 11,197.00 36,378.00 25,181.00 30.8 10-45-220 FICA TAX 1,058.18 4,110.99 15,997.00 11,886.01 25.7 10-45-230 RETIREMENT 582.18 2,037.63 8,365.00 6,327.37 24.4 10-45-250 UNEMPLOYMENT TAX 44.46 171.59 627.00 455.41 27.4 10-45-280 TRAINING PROGRAMS 119.30 181.30 2,500.00 2,318.70 7.3 10-45-290 TRAVEL, MEALS AND LODGING 641.49 3,416.77 3,000.00 ( 416.77) 113.9 10-45-295 MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT 27.64 55.36 3,500.00 3,444.64 1.6 10-45-310 LEGAL FEES 2,861.13 8,201.13 50,000.00 41,798.87 16.4 10-45-320 AUDIT FEES .00 .00 12,184.00 12,184.00 .0 10-45-330 ENGINEERING FEES .00 .00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0 10-45-360 COMPUTERS -NETWORKS AND SUPPORT 3,932.64 8,551.04 45,000.00 36,448.96 19.0 10-45-370 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 105.00 3,599.00 105,000.00 101,401.00 3.4 10-45-375 REIMBURSABLE PROF SERVICES 381.18 381.18 50,000.00 49,618.82 .8 10-45-380 JANITORIAL SERVICES 753.90 1,422.58 15,000.00 13,577.42 9.5 10-45-385 TREASURER'S FEES 1,031.55 1,369.76 5,700.00 4,330.24 24.0 10-45-395 RECORDING FEES .00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0 10-45-410 BANK CHARGES 88.94 305.70 800.00 494.30 38.2 10-45-420 ELECTIONS 72.20 72.20 5,000.00 4,927.80 1.4 10-45-430 INSURANCE - ALL DEPARTMENTS .00 22,118.75 50,000.00 27,881.25 44.2 10-45-440 ADVERTISING 13.44 95.98 2,500.00 2,404.02 3.8 10-45-490 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS ( 58.88) 3,945.12 7,000.00 3,054.88 56.4 10-45-500 OPERATING SUPPLIES 903.84 2,176.51 12,000.00 9,823.49 18.1 10-45-510 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AND REPAIR 6,675.75 6,740.75 15,000.00 8,259.25 44.9 10-45-550 POSTAGE 168.00 174.60 1,500.00 1,325.40 11.6 10-45-560 UTILITIES -TELEPHONE 470.98 1,523.96 6,060.00 4,536.04 25.2 10-45-561 UTILITIES - NATURAL GAS 466.99 1,500.76 5,700.00 4,199.24 26.3 10-45-562 UTILITIES - ELECTRICITY 520.75 1,019.98 6,700.00 5,680.02 15.2 10-45-569 UTILITIES - TRASH REMOVAL 100.00 313.69 1,500.00 1,186.31 20.9 10-45-670 PROP MGMT - 117 EISENHOWER DR 1,043.13 3,192.91 12,000.00 8,807.09 26.6 10-45-671 PROP MGMT - 105 FRASER AVE 76.75 76.75 500.00 423.25 15.4 10-45-673 PROP MGMT - 153 FRASER AVE .00 242.89 23,000.00 22,757.11 1.1 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 82.04 187.44 2,500.00 2,312.56 7.5 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 39,785.58 165,830.26 766,501.00 600,670.74 21.6 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 5 TOWN OF FRASER EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2014 GENERALFUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT PUBLIC WORKS 10-60-110 SALARIES 25,722.12 99,568.55 372,252.00 272,683.45 26.8 10-60-210 HEALTH INSURANCE 5,663.16 22,659.94 80,054.00 57,394.06 28.3 10-60-220 FICA TAX 1,815.89 7,085.35 28,477.00 21,391.65 24.9 10-60-230 RETIREMENT 1,028.87 3,350.08 14,890.00 11,539.92 22.5 10-60-250 UNEMPLOYMENT TAX 77.16 298.67 1,117.00 818.33 26.7 10-60-280 TRAINING PROGRAMS .00 195.00 1,000.00 805.00 19.5 10-60-290 TRAVEL, MEALS AND LODGING .00 65.80 1,000.00 934.20 6.6 10-60-295 MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT 82.00 82.00 500.00 418.00 16.4 10-60-330 ENGINEERING FEES 384.00 384.00 60,000.00 59,616.00 .6 10-60-360 COMPUTER NETWORK SUPPORT .00 .00 1,500.00 1,500.00 .0 10-60-370 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 301.96 325.06 2,500.00 2,174.94 13.0 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 100.00 400.00 250.00 ( 150.00) 160.0 10-60-500 OPERATING SUPPLIES 9,407.02 17,071.12 70,000.00 52,928.88 24.4 10-60-506 PLANTS/PLANTER SUPPLIES 174.80 349.80 10,000.00 9,650.20 3.5 10-60-510 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AND REPAIR 2,042.48 2,757.60 30,000.00 27,242.40 9.2 10-60-560 UTILITIES - TELEPHONE 93.21 279.71 2,700.00 2,420.29 10.4 10-60-561 UTILITIES - NATURAL GAS 665.61 2,238.12 6,000.00 3,761.88 37.3 10-60-562 UTILITIES - ELECTRICITY 234.02 423.16 2,500.00 2,076.84 16.9 10-60-569 UTILITIES - TRASH REMOVAL 114.80 328.49 2,100.00 1,771.51 15.6 10-60-670 PROP MGMT - 125 FRASER AVE 150.00 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 .00 .00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0 10-60-676 PROP MGMT - OLD SCHLHOUSE PK .00 .00 500.00 500.00 .0 10-60-679 PROP MGMT - SCHOOL BUS GARAGE 527.97 1,538.79 6,500.00 4,961.21 23.7 10-60-681 PROP MGMT - COZENS RANCH PARK 2,923.75 2,923.75 105,000.00 102,076.25 2.8 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 .00 .00 15,000.00 15,000.00 .0 10-60-690 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE .00 .00 1,200.00 1,200.00 .0 10-60-725 STREET IMPROVEMENTS 1,306.93 1,444.63 75,000.00 73,555.37 1.9 TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS 120 ZEREX AVENUE 52,815.75 165,465.97 915,540.00 750,074.03 18.1 10-65-370 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES .00 .00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0 10-65-380 JANITORIAL SERVICES 400.00 850.00 5,500.00 4,650.00 15.5 10-65-560 UTILITIES - TELEPHONE 50.79 152.45 500.00 347.55 30.5 10-65-561 UTILITIES - NATURAL GAS 132.93 431.49 1,500.00 1,068.51 28.8 10-65-562 UTILITIES - ELECTRICITY 82.35 172.35 1,000.00 827.65 17.2 10-65-670 PROP MGMT - 120 ZEREX .00 11.69 8,000.00 7,988.31 .2 TOTAL 120 ZEREX AVENUE 666.07 1,617.98 26,500.00 24,882.02 6.1 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 6 TRANSFERS 10-90-940 TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE FUND TOTALTRANSFERS FISCAL AGENT 10-95-110 SALARIES 10-95-210 HEALTH INSURANCE 10-95-220 FICA TAX 10-95-230 RETIREMENT 10-95-250 UNEMPLOYMENT TAX TOTAL FISCAL AGENT TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES NET REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES TOWN OF FRASER EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2014 GENERALFUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT 247,373.00 247,373.00 247,373.00 .00 100.0 247,373.00 247,373.00 247,373.00 .00 100.0 109.25 6,489.54 .00 ( 6,489.54) .0 75.05 2,940.73 .00 ( 2,940.73) .0 6.97 462.12 .00 ( 462.12) .0 4.37 259.58 .00 ( 259.58) .0 .33 19.47 .00 ( 19.47) .0 195.97 10,171.44 .00 ( 10,171.44) .0 459,348.25 733,750.94 2,669,428.00 1,935,677.06 27.5 1,790,026.50 1,557,881.94 1,409,773.00 ( 148,108.94) 110.5 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 7 TOWN OF FRASER BALANCE SHEET MARCH 31, 2014 CONSERVATION TRUST FUND ASSETS 20-10100 CASH -COMBINED FUND 2,439.27 TOTAL ASSETS 2,439.27 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY FUND EQUITY UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE: REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD 2,439.27 BALANCE - CURRENT DATE 2,439.27 TOTAL FUND EQUITY 2,439.27 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 2,439.27 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 8 REVENUE 20-30-100 CONS TRUST (LOTTERY) PROCEEDS 20-30-800 INTEREST EARNINGS 20-30-999 CARRYOVER BALANCE TOTALREVENUE TOTAL FUND REVENUE NET REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES TOWN OF FRASER REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2014 CONSERVATION TRUST FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEARNED PCNT 1,545.40 .00 893.18 1,545.40 .69 893.18 6,100.00 10.00 402.00 ( 4,554.60 9.31 491.18) 25.3 6.9 222.2 2,438.58 2,439.27 6,512.00 4,072.73 37.5 2,438.58 2,439.27 6,512.00 4,072.73 37.5 2,438.58 2,439.27 6,512.00 4,072.73 37.5 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 9 ASSETS 30-10100 CASH -COMBINED FUND TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND EQUITY FUND EQUITY UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE: REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD BALANCE - CURRENT DATE TOTAL FUND EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY TOWN OF FRASER BALANCE SHEET MARCH 31, 2014 CAPITAL EQUIP REPLACEMENT FUND 497,867.62 497,867.62 497,867.62 497,867.62 497,867.62 497,867.62 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 10 30-30-100 HWY USE TAX PROCEEDS 30-30-800 INTEREST EARNINGS 30-30-920 TRANSFER FROM UTILITY FUNDS 30-30-999 CARRYOVER BALANCE TOTALREVENUE TOTAL FUND REVENUE TOWN OF FRASER REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2014 CAPITAL EQUIP REPLACEMENT FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEARNED PCNT 3,630.93 7,148.06 44,594.00 37,445.94 16.0 46.44 133.87 300.00 166.13 44.6 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 .00 100.0 470,585.69 470,585.69 470,019.00 ( 566.69) 100.1 494,263.06 497,867.62 534,913.00 37,045.38 93.1 494,263.06 497,867.62 534,913.00 37,045.38 93.1 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 11 TOWN OF FRASER EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2014 CAPITAL EQUIP REPLACEMENT FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT 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 494,263.06 497,867.62 439,495.00 ( 58,372.62) 113.3 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 12 TOWN OF FRASER BALANCE SHEET MARCH 31, 2014 CAPITAL ASSET FUND ASSETS 32-10100 CASH -COMBINED FUND TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND EQUITY FUND EQUITY UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE: REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD 113,916.43 BALANCE - CURRENT DATE TOTAL FUND EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 113,916.43 113,916.43 113, 916.43 113, 916.43 113, 916.43 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 13 TOWN OF FRASER REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2014 CAPITAL ASSET FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEARNED PCNT 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 11.43 32.78 .00 ( 32.78) .0 32-30-999 CARRYOVER FUND BALANCE 103,883.65 103,883.65 .00 ( 103,883.65) .0 TOTAL CAPITAL ASSET REVENUE 103,895.08 103,916.43 2,250,000.00 2,146,083.57 4.6 TOTAL FUND REVENUE 103,895.08 103,916.43 2,250,000.00 2,146,083.57 4.6 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 14 TOWN OF FRASER EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2014 CAPITAL ASSET FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT CAPITAL ASSET EXPENDITURES 32-40-810 CAPITAL PROJ- STREETS EXISTING 32-40-815 CAPITAL PROJ - STREETS NEW TOTAL CAPITAL ASSET EXPENDITURES TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES NET REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES .00 ( 10,000.00) .00 10,000.00 .0 .00 .00 2,250,000.00 2,250,000.00 .0 .00 ( 10,000.00) 2,250,000.00 2,260,000.00 ( .4) .00 ( 10,000.00) 2,250,000.00 2,260,000.00 ( .4) 103,895.08 113,916.43 .00 ( 113,916.43) .0 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 15 40-10100 CASH -COMBINED FUND 40-10290 CASH WITH TREASURER 40-11100 PROPERTY TAXES RECEIVABLE TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND EQUITY IE"\ MMbdlK� 40-22210 DEFERRED PROPERTY TAXES TOTAL LIABILITIES cl lKlm -1 11- 40-27000 RESFUND BAL-1 YEARS PAYMENT 40-27100 RESTRICTED FUND BALANCE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE: REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD BALANCE - CURRENT DATE TOTAL FUND EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY TOWN OF FRASER BALANCE SHEET MARCH 31, 2014 DEBT SERVICE FUND 692,891.44 ( 577.26) 80,000.00 80,000.00 300,000.00 116,732.14 275,582.04 275,582.04 692,314.18 - - 10 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 16 REVENUE 40-30-100 PROPERTY TAX 40-30-200 SPECIFIC OWNERSHIP TAX 40-30-800 INTEREST EARNINGS 40-30-910 TRANSFER IN FROM GENERAL FUND TOTAL REVENUE TOTAL FUND REVENUE TOWN OF FRASER REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2014 DEBT SERVICE FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEARNED PCNT 21,065.58 27,972.57 80,000.00 52,027.43 35.0 363.66 677.05 3,000.00 2,322.95 22.6 41.44 118.88 250.00 131.12 47.6 247,373.00 247,373.00 247,373.00 .00 100.0 268,843.68 276,141.50 330,623.00 54,481.50 83.5 268,843.68 276,141.50 330,623.00 54,481.50 83.5 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 17 TOWN OF FRASER EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2014 DEBT SERVICE FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT 40-40-385 TREASURER'S FEES GO BOND 421.32 559.46 2,000.00 1,440.54 28.0 40-40-810 BOND PRINCIPAL - 02 S&L ISSUE .00 .00 25,000.00 25,000.00 .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 .00 .00 170,000.00 170,000.00 .0 40-40-820 BOND INTEREST - 02 S&U ISSUE .00 .00 7,013.00 7,013.00 .0 40-40-821 BOND INTEREST - 98 GO ISSUE .00 .00 9,676.00 9,676.00 .0 40-40-822 BOND INTEREST - 98 S&U ISSUE .00 .00 45,360.00 45,360.00 .0 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 421.32 559.46 330,623.00 330,063.54 .2 TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES 421.32 559.46 330,623.00 330,063.54 .2 NET REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES 268,422.36 275,582.04 .00 ( 275,582.04) .0 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 18 50-10100 CASH - COMBINED FUND 50-10290 CASH W/TREASURER- COLLECTIONS 50-11500 A/R CUSTOMER SERVICE CHARGES 50-16100 LAND 50-16200 BUILDINGS 50-16203 WELLS SYSTEM 50-16212 WATER DISTRIBUTION/STORAGE 50-16213 WELLS 50-16400 EQUIPMENT 50-16500 WATER RIGHTS 50-17900 ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 50-17901 ACCUMULATED DEPR - BLDGS& IMPR 50-17902 ACCUMULATED DEPR- SYSTEM&IMPR TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 50-21100 ACCRUED PTO AND BENEFITS 50-22910 ROAD CUT SURITY FEES TOTAL LIABILITIES I40I11I mKlmlb&I 50-27000 RESFUND BAL - O & M UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE: 50-29800 RETAINED EARNINGS REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD BALANCE - CURRENT DATE TOTAL FUND EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY TOWN OF FRASER BALANCE SHEET MARCH 31, 2014 WATER FUND 854,834.03 970.23 194,130.48 100,000.00 2,928,912.49 768,371.74 9,845,211.82 1,076,740.43 353,994.02 19,775.86 ( 3,542,825.67) ( 72,684.00) 12,226,891.43 4,114.74 15, 860.00 19,974.74 460,000.00 11,176,957.39 569,959.30 11, 746, 916.69 12,206,916.69 12,226,891.43 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 19 TOWN OF FRASER REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2014 WATER FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEARNED PCNT TAXES CUSTOMER SERVICE CHARGES 180,063.01 180,063.01 663,165.00 50-31-200 FRASER FIRMING REVENUE 12,601.38 12,601.38 .00 ( 12,601.38) .0 TOTAL TAXES 12,601.38 12,601.38 .00 ( 12,601.38) .0 LICENSES & PERMITS .00 .00 8,000.00 8,000.00 50-32-100 EXCAVATION PERMIT FEES .00 .00 200.00 200.00 .0 TOTAL LICENSES & PERMITS .00 .00 200.00 200.00 .0 CHARGES FOR SERVICES 50-34-100 CUSTOMER SERVICE CHARGES 180,063.01 180,063.01 663,165.00 483,101.99 27.2 50-34-150 PENALTIES & INTEREST 557.88 1,086.34 1,000.00 ( 86.34) 108.6 50-34-200 PLANT INVESTMENT FEES .00 .00 8,000.00 8,000.00 .0 50-34-300 WATER METER SALES .00 .00 500.00 500.00 .0 50-34-999 CONTRIBUTED ASSETS .00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0 TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES 180,620.89 181,149.35 673,665.00 492,515.65 26.9 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 50-36-100 INTEREST EARNINGS 87.17 247.69 2,500.00 2,252.31 9.9 50-36-900 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 160.00 3,523.00 .00 ( 3,523.00) .0 TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 247.17 3,770.69 2,500.00 ( 1,270.69) 150.8 OTHER SOURCES & TRANSFERS 50-39-999 CARRYOVER BALANCE 573,820.00 573,820.00 353,061.00 ( 220,759.00) 162.5 TOTAL OTHER SOURCES & TRANSFERS 573,820.00 573,820.00 353,061.00 ( 220,759.00) 162.5 TOTAL FUND REVENUE 767,289.44 771,341.42 1,029,426.00 258,084.58 74.9 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 20 TOWN OF FRASER EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2014 WATER FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT Iy:UJ�I�IY��Ie]7y 50-40-110 SALARIES 10,441.33 34,378.21 173,250.00 138,871.79 19.8 50-40-210 HEALTH INSURANCE 1,522.65 6,231.31 33,600.00 27,368.69 18.6 50-40-220 FICA TAX 758.77 2,487.29 13,254.00 10,766.71 18.8 50-40-230 RETIREMENT 326.04 1,127.83 6,930.00 5,802.17 16.3 50-40-250 UNEMPLOYMENT TAX 29.48 101.22 520.00 418.78 19.5 50-40-280 TRAINING PROGRAMS 20.00 110.00 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 54.45 54.45 2,000.00 1,945.55 2.7 50-40-310 LEGAL FEES 10,425.90 13,245.90 85,000.00 71,754.10 15.6 50-40-330 ENGINEERING FEES 2,702.75 2,702.75 130,000.00 127,297.25 2.1 50-40-360 COMPUTERS -NETWORKS AND SUPPORT 200.00 621.17 10,000.00 9,378.83 6.2 50-40-370 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,441.53 8,937.41 5,000.00 ( 3,937.41) 178.8 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 1,408.46 3,978.20 70,000.00 66,021.80 5.7 50-40-465 SYSTEM REPAIR ANDMAINT -DIST 205.75 1,402.91 45,000.00 43,597.09 3.1 50-40-490 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 672.50 1,755.00 8,000.00 6,245.00 21.9 50-40-500 OPERATING SUPPLIES -PRODUCTION 328.01 2,816.85 25,000.00 22,183.15 11.3 50-40-505 OPERATING SUPPLIES-DISTRIB .00 2,568.14 25,000.00 22,431.86 10.3 50-40-510 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AND REPAIR 1,362.43 1,398.22 12,000.00 10,601.78 11.7 50-40-520 TESTING 150.00 150.00 5,000.00 4,850.00 3.0 50-40-550 POSTAGE & BILLING SUPPLIES .00 29.75 3,500.00 3,470.25 .9 50-40-560 UTILITIES - TELEPHONE 232.39 698.07 3,500.00 2,801.93 19.9 50-40-562 UTILITIES - ELECTRICITY 3,270.01 6,587.44 50,000.00 43,412.56 13.2 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 .00 335,000.00 335,000.00 .0 50-40-730 CAPITAL PROJECTS .00 .00 177,000.00 177,000.00 .0 50-40-930 TRANSFER TO CERF 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .00 100.0 50-40-970 TRANSFER TO O&M RESERVES 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 .00 100.0 TOTAL EXPENDITURES TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES NET REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES 145,552.45 201,382.12 1,372,054.00 1,170,671.88 14.7 145,552.45 201,382.12 1,372,054.00 1,170,671.88 14.7 621,736.99 569,959.30 ( 342,628.00) ( 912,587.30) 166.4 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 21 55-10100 CASH - COMBINED FUND 55-10290 CASH W/TREASURER- COLLECTIONS 55-11500 A/R CUSTOMER SERVICE CHARGES 55-11550 A/R- BILLINGS 55-15950 CAP REPL RES HELD W/JFOC 55-15955 O&M RESERVE HELD W/JFOC 55-16100 LAND 55-16200 SEWER TREATMENT PLANT 55-16210 METER BUILDING & IMPROVEMENTS 55-16220 SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM 55-16250 CONSOLIDATED COLLECTION SYSTEM 55-16400 EQUIPMENT 55-17900 ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 55-17905 ACCUM DEPR - PLANT/JFOC 55-17910 ACCUM DEPR - SEWER COLLECT-FSD 55-17915 ACCUM DEPR-EQUIPMENT TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND EQUITY I 1Aou -1- 55-21100 ACCRUED PTO AND BENEFITS TOTAL LIABILITIES UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE: 55-29800 RETAINED EARNINGS 55-29820 RETAINED EARNINGS - RESTRICTED REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD BALANCE - CURRENT DATE TOTAL FUND EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY TOWN OF FRASER BALANCE SHEET MARCH 31, 2014 WASTEWATER FUND 10,411,720.88 861,321.23 2,765,508.87 2,588,266.19 828.73 175,906.96 7,250.00 815,582.23 45,739.00 144,320.40 3,305,761.56 8,056.39 10,816,277.19 279,069.00 37,385.17 ( 801,376.42) ( 45,347.52) ( 3,296,176.72) i oc oe� ons 6,743.29 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 22 CHARGES FOR SERVICES 55-34-100 CUSTOMER SERVICE CHARGES 55-34-150 PENALTIES & INTEREST 55-34-200 PLANT INVESTMENT FEES 598.21 TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES 401.79 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 55-36-100 INTEREST EARNINGS 55-36-500 JFF MANAGEMENT FEE .0 TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 169,805.26 OTHER SOURCES & TRANSFERS 458,274.74 55-39-999 CARRYOVER BALANCE TOTAL OTHER SOURCES & TRANSFERS TOTAL FUND REVENUE TOWN OF FRASER REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2014 WASTEWATER FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEARNED PCNT 169,207.05 169,207.05 619,580.00 450,372.95 27.3 58.48 598.21 1,000.00 401.79 59.8 .00 .00 7,500.00 7,500.00 .0 169,265.53 169,805.26 628,080.00 458,274.74 27.0 256.50 7,250.00 741.47 7,250.00 2,500.00 29,000.00 1,758.53 21,750.00 29.7 25.0 7,506.50 7,991.47 31,500.00 23,508.53 25.4 2,699,802.00 2,699,802.00 2,343,858.00 ( 355,944.00) 115.2 2,699,802.00 2,699,802.00 2,343,858.00 ( 355,944.00) 115.2 2,876,574.03 2,877,598.73 3,003,438.00 125,839.27 95.8 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 23 TOWN OF FRASER EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2014 WASTEWATER FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT 55-40-110 SALARIES 55-40-210 HEALTH INSURANCE 55-40-220 FICA TAX 55-40-230 RETIREMENT 55-40-250 UNEMPLOYMENT TAX 55-40-280 TRAINING PROGRAMS 55-40-290 TRAVEL, MEALS AND LODGING 55-40-295 MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT 55-40-310 LEGAL FEES 55-40-330 ENGINEERING FEES 55-40-360 COMPUTERS -NETWORKS AND SUPPORT 55-40-370 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 55-40-410 BANK CHARGES 55-40-430 INSURANCE 55-40-440 ADVERTISING 55-40-460 SYSTEM REPAIR AND MAINT-COLLEC 55-40-490 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 55-40-500 OPERATING SUPPLIES -COLLECTIONS 55-40-510 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AND REPAIR 55-40-520 TESTING 55-40-550 POSTAGE & BILLING SUPPLIES 55-40-560 UTILITIES - TELEPHONE 55-40-650 WW TREATMENT CHARGES/JFOC 55-40-690 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 55-40-730 CAPITAL PROJECTS 55-40-740 CAPITAL PURCHASES 55-40-930 TRANSFER TO CERF TOTAL EXPENDITURES TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES NET REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES 13,409.96 45,738.45 178,500.00 132,761.55 25.6 1,950.85 7,793.05 28,560.00 20,766.95 27.3 985.97 3,359.73 13,655.00 10,295.27 24.6 443.67 1,541.98 7,140.00 5,598.02 21.6 38.27 134.92 536.00 401.08 25.2 .00 .00 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0 .00 .00 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0 23.94 48.93 1,000.00 951.07 4.9 10,425.90 13,245.90 5,000.00 ( 8,245.90) 264.9 2,702.75 2,702.75 10,000.00 7,297.25 27.0 200.00 621.16 6,000.00 5,378.84 10.4 128.60 7,624.47 10,000.00 2,375.53 76.2 .00 .00 100.00 100.00 .0 .00 .00 6,000.00 6,000.00 .0 .00 .00 500.00 500.00 .0 .00 .00 160, 000.00 160, 000.00 .0 672.50 1,185.00 6,000.00 4,815.00 19.8 .00 .00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0 502.00 502.00 2,500.00 1,998.00 20.1 .00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0 .00 .00 2,500.00 2,500.00 .0 21.21 63.63 500.00 436.37 12.7 10,226.49 17,527.89 204,002.00 186,474.11 8.6 .00 .00 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0 .00 .00 352,500.00 352,500.00 .0 .00 .00 100, 000.00 100, 000.00 .0 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .00 100.0 51,732.11 112,089.86 1,117,993.00 1, 005, 903.14 10.0 51,732.11 112,089.86 2,824,841.92 2,765,508.87 1,117,993.00 1,005,903.14 10.0 1,885,445.00 ( 880,063.87) 146.7 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 24 TOWN OF FRASER BALANCE SHEET MARCH 31, 2014 GENERAL FIXED ASSETS 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 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 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 4,088,206.74 4,088,206.74 4,088,206.74 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 25 TOWN OF FRASER BALANCE SHEET MARCH 31, 2014 GENERAL LONG-TERM DEBT 3,131,161.31 360,000.00 2,035,000.00 475,000.00 15,677.17 245,484.14 3,131,161.31 3,131,161.31 3,131,161.31 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 26 ASSETS 95-18100 AMOUNT TO BE PROVIDED TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND EQUITY LIABILITIES 95-25050 2002 SERIAL BONDS 95-25060 1998 REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS 95-25070 1998 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS 95-25200 ACCRUED COMPENSATED ABSENCES 95-25500 CAPITAL LEASES KOMATSU LOADER TOTAL LIABILITIES TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY TOWN OF FRASER BALANCE SHEET MARCH 31, 2014 GENERAL LONG-TERM DEBT 3,131,161.31 360,000.00 2,035,000.00 475,000.00 15,677.17 245,484.14 3,131,161.31 3,131,161.31 3,131,161.31 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/01/2014 09:14AM PAGE: 26 Fraser Building Activity 2014 Total Number of Building Permits Total for 2010 36 Total for 2011 45 Total for 2012 49 Total for 2013 63 2012 through April 9 2013 through April 16 2014 through April 6 Difference 2014 / 2013 (10) Difference 2014 / 2012 (3) Dollar Valuation (no hourly fee has valuation $ in 2011 - 14) Total for 2010 $135,233 Total for 2011 $3,743,778 Total for 2012 $2,190,195 Total for 2013 $5,508,091 2012 through April $886,503 2013 through April $578,279 2014 through April $1,732,289 Difference 2014 / 2013 $1,154,010 Difference 2014 / 2012 $845,786 Building Fees Total for 2010 $3,644 Total for 2011 $40,277 Total for 2012 $27,412 Total for 2013 $66,364 2012 through April $9,671 2013 through April $6,844 2014 through April $13,466 Difference 2014/ 2013 $6,623 Difference 2014 / 2012 $3,795 New Residential Area 2014 through April New Commercial Area 0 sq. ft. 2014 through April 0 sq. ft. New Garage Area 2014 through April 0 sq. ft. New Deck/Patio Area 2014 through April 0 sq. ft. The Winter Park/Fraser/Granby Building Department is gearing up for what we hope will be a busy building season. Staff is currently working on updating our internal procedures as well as creating new building permit overviews that will assist customers to better understand the requirements related to construction activities within the Town of Fraser. Building permits issued to date that may be of interest are the main level alteration of the East Grand Fire Protection District #4 firehouse and the conversion of the Pinnacle Lodge in Fraser to a Holiday Inn Express. Rendezvous has a single family dwelling ready for building permit issuance that is not reflected in this update and Grand Park has submitted construction documents for three new single family dwellings in Cozens Meadow. Staff Contact: Brian Szczepanski - Building Official[bszczepanski@wpgov.com] 970-726-8081 Finance Update: 05/07/2014 Prepared: 05/01/2014 Transmitted with your packet this week are the March Financial Statements for both the Town and the Joint Facility. As always, and especially with all the "new" Trustees, please feel free to come in and discuss the budget and/or the financials with me at any time. The more background and understanding you have "under the belt" prior to the upcoming budget season the more sense it will all make. Awaiting the final Audit report and then we will get the Auditors scheduled for their presentation as soon as possible. I attended a very valuable half day seminar last week entitled; "Municipal Bond School", it was presented by George K Baum & Company. GK Baum & Company is one of the state's largest investment bankers, offering both bond advisement and underwriting. Baum has been the underwriter of all of Fraser's bonded indebtedness. Nancy and Lu have mailed out the Business License billing for the New Year. The Town's business license is valid from June 1 st of each year through May 31 st of the following year. We made this change years ago from the normal calendar year billing — mainly to avoid another end of year billing for businesses, and also to be more accommodating to the transient construction trade season, and lastly to remove the billing from the town's end of year schedule as well. This billing change was met with success and to date no business owner has relayed a negative comment to the town on this change. Of course years before this change we reduced the cost of the "Fixed Business" (our brick and mortar businesses) license in half and began charging all business the same amount — making the playing field equal for all license holders. 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 PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE (As of 4/30/2014 for 5/07 meeting) WATER— Preparing to mobilize a contractor to Fraser in order to complete bank stabilization efforts on the St. Louis creek west of town limits. See Staff Report PW: St. Louis Creek Bank Stabilization Project ➢ No -Lead Brass, It's the law! January 4, 2014 is when the new `No -Lead' brass law goes into effect. This is the result of the signing of Senate Bill 3874: Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act, by the President in January of 2011. This legislation amended the Safe Drinking Water Act to reduce the allowable lead content in all products that come in contact with drinking water from 8.0% to 0.25% (weighted average). Over the past few years the Town had offered both the leaded as well as the no - lead products. As of January 4th, Fraser only supplies 'No -Lead (NL)' products for our water meter assemblies and appurtenances associated with water service lines connected to our water systems. ➢ Staff is scheduling our water distribution leak detection contractor for late May/early June. This is an audio inspection of our pressurized water pipes to listen for any potential leaks that may be losing treated water and which is unaccounted for. We have a rotating schedule to test the North and South system every other year. SANITARY SEWER— Staff has begun flipping manhole lids looking for inflow & infiltration issues. Staff is also preparing for our 2014 sewer line and manhole cleaning and maintenance work. A resolution is included in the packet requesting authorization to perform this budgeted work. See Staff Report PW: Annual Contract for Wastewater Collections System Maintenance. ➢ Inflow and Infiltration- See Staff Report PW: Annual Contract for Wastewater Collections System Maintenance. STREETS— ➢ I attended the BOCC meeting last Tuesday April 22nd in support of participating in the CR804 paving project. Following a lengthy discussion on the details of the project the commissioners agreed that a 50/50 split was likely the fairest split on the cost participation of the section of road through Fraser. The engineers estimate for the removal and replacement of the asphalt was $300,000; the additional geotechnical study at $22,000 for a total estimated project cost of $322,000, or $161,000 each. Once the bids are received it is anticipated that we could see a lower cost total. It is my understanding there will be one contract that will have 3 separate projects and schedules; one water system improvements; one County road project and one Fraser road project, all managed under through the county engineer. ➢ Street sweeping efforts have started and will continue throughout the summer months ➢ Wapiti Drive Drainage Improvements Project- Phase 3: Lil' Dirt Works completed the bulk of the contract last year before having to wrap up their work in mid-November. There are still a few outstanding items that will be completed this spring. GARDENER— Interviewing for seasonal flower children; 2- full-time, 1- part-time ➢ Continue with improvements at Gorenson Station and FroDo pocket parks ➢ Business enhancement hanging baskets are being designed and ordered Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com OTHER— We have conducted interviews for the replacement of one seasonal maintenance laborer. This budgeted position provides staff to assist with utility maintenance activities such as manhole inspections, fire hydrant and water valve exercising, in addition to occasionally assisting the streets staff with crack sealing and possibly sand bagging and other such maintenance activities. ➢ Beavers are out of `hibernation' and wreaking havoc on aspen trees at 120 Z. We will begin with relocation efforts in the very near future. Please contact me in advance of the meeting should you have questions. anordin(ab,town.fraser.co.us or 970-531-1844. Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com