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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Community Development Committee 1991-06-13BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS yCommunity Development Committee June 13, 1991 Committee: Attending: Also Attending; Absent: Chairman Barker, Trustees Garrett and Hix Chairman Barker, Trustee Garrett Town Administrator Klaphake, Community Development Director Stamey, Advertising Manager Marsh, Clerk O'Connor Trustee Hix Chairman Barker called the Committee meeting to order at 2:00 P.M. FORWARD BBTES PARK FOUNDATION (FEPF) - HOUSING UPDATE. The Forward Estes Park Foundation initiated a housing JulyF 1990 which was performed by Rosall Reiimen an^ f^JhSrith fePF rnntributed $500 toward this study). Eric Blackhurst, FEPF Representative, reported that the Foundation has been reviewing th^ aniat Ippi- s; ilSsing Tsasru-er0r will be scheduled. The news dates. The Committee SS««dWitteb%^0Ucle"ee0tinTaCpropoeal,9 and expressed their appreciation to Hr. Blackhurst for the report. rnT.nRADO WQPSING WORKSHOP ■ REPORT. In a letter dated Hay 17 ' ”°freR°t ero?r° nnCSeedtt\hngt Si State has an opportunity^ o play next five years in bringing direction the State will mioradans. Recent legislation ha affordable housing to ^ federal housing funds to helpraised the possibility of additional federax n^s ^ obtain these states deal with their submit a Comprehensive Housing funds, each state is . The CHAS document will set Affordability strategy (fAfS>r;dln_Th|esources provided in the priorities for using the fV|}cll!I^_+.4f,ipation in the development legislation. To ensure statewide par Pn is coordinating local of the CHAS, a meeting in Windsor, and reewl^?SconDtfneuCet0to Sptart7ciaptatte in this project. -no BOO-line Telephone The Committee reviewed stat^tics °1^eJJCpremotions, Fall National Fulfillment Packet Requests' f^e%i:ont-Range Insert, and Magazine Advertising, ^^^e5ear-to-date Response conference Center rl^se in telephone calls aJ^d3J^aC5cets are beiligCkprol:eased hWaithout -ela^^nd T acnceptablerair 1.h.sTfs aaddltrional materials are being explored. •.r.-.s Skae|hlby9 loca^^ residents, HKeirand eDOsnna ift?eetRirerPwhafh|9ra?tiHSac"cPn1|rrmed that Kodak would bear BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Community Development Committee - June 13, 1991 - Page 2 expense for installation of interpretive photo stops at selected locations. Following discussion, the Committee recommends staff research this item and return to the Committee with additional information. WELD/LARIMER REVOLVING LOAN FUND - REPORT. In a letter dated May 29, 1991, Cathy Shulte, reported that the Greeley/Weld Economic Development Office is the administrator of the Weld/Larimer Revolving Loan Fund. The loan fund is intended to fill financial gaps for companies expanding and creating new jobs in areas outside the city boundaries of Greeley, Fort Collins and Loveland. Eligibility requirements have recently been expanded to include retail businesses. Those businesses presently included are manufacturing, distribution and processing. It is anticipated the retail business inclusion will increase the number of businesses who actively pursue the program. The Committee recommends Director Stzuney advise local financial institutions and interested groups of this financing program. US WEST FOUNDATION/RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE - REPORT. US West Communications has announced the implementation of a $6 million, one-of-a-kind initiative to help the development of rural communities and businesses in 14 western and midwestern states. The program will seek to develop smaller companies and communities by providing marketing expertise, management assistance and limited loans, including a fair share to female and minority-owned businesses. Director Stamey will update the Committee when additional information is available. ESTES VALLEY LAND TRUST - REQUEST LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT. In a letter dated May 28, 1991, Pieter Hondius, Secretary/Estes Valley Land Trust, reported on the possibility of obtaining a conservation easement containing 22 acres which is located on Rock Ridge (west of Estes Park). To facilitate the donation, Mr. Hondius requested a letter of endorsement from the Town stating the benefits to the community of maintaining the property in its present, lightly developed condition. Endorsement letters have been obtained from the National Park Service and Division of Wildlife. The Committee recommends the Mayor be authorized to submit a letter of endorsement as identified above. REPORTS. Annie Racine/Board of Realtors, reported that the Board of Realtors is actively pursuing affordable housing. The Board has selected a site and is in the process of preparing financing options. A 24- unit apartment complex is being proposed, and Paul Kochevar/Estes Park Surveyors is assisting the Board. A determination as to who will actually develop the property has not been made pending completion of the statistics. The information will be submitted to the Town when completed. The Committee complimented the Board of Realtors for their initiative on this project. There being no further business. Chairman Barker adjourned the meeting at 2:32 P.M. PPROVED JUN 2 5 1991 70h,i Jf ESTrS PARK i BOAiiD Of TRUSTEES Vickie O'Connor, CMC,Town Clerk