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January 20, 1999 - Study Session
Commissioners:
Also attending:
Polly Gunn, Carl Henderson, Richard S. Putney, Paula
Steige, Gerald W. Swank, Al Wasson, Rich Widmer
Executive Director Anderson, Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
The purpose of this study session was to further discuss and refine the projects
previously identified as long-term EPURA projects.
Completion of Riven/valk
Parking/Transportation/Pedestrian Links
Moraine Avenue Redevelopment
Affordable Housing Development
Immediate Projects/Education/Policy
Other areas identified for consideration in 1999-2000 were:
• Prepare a land use plan for the Knoll and adjacent Town-owned space
including Bond Park. This plan will be the backbone of the downtown portion
of the linkage goal.
• Conduct a study evaluating and ranking potential affordable housing
locations. Potential land/development costs should be defined.
• Start the master plan for linkages from destination nodes to transportation,
parking and bike paths.
. Authorize a detailed existing conditions/topographic survey for the West
Elkhorn Riverwalk base maps.
• Master plan the West Elkhorn Riverwalk
• Develop the parking district concept for presentation to the Town Board.
The above projects were categorized into year 1999 projects and year 2000 projects.
RECOMMENDED 1999 PROJECTS
. Mountain Discovery Center - A possibie funding source for Kf d of
transportation system. A projected 400 parking spaces can be linked tr^^^he
downtown area. If indeed, parking on the Knoll inay be a™l'ab'en^h|! "ou“
be a convenient transit system station. The Developer has ™da a
commitment yet Economic studies are currently being completed. The
Chamber Resort Association will assist in educating/informing the public once
we have a firm commitment from the developer.
. Riverwalk - Survey (estimated at $50K) - Request bids as soon as possible.
The requests should be sent to companies both inside and outs'^® To^ e
The su^eys and base maps should be completed as so°" Posslbl®;.
su^ev^willbe complicated Cross sections of river should be done while the
river is lot (befrMay - at high water). The entire area should be surveyed
at one time.
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Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority - January 20,1999 - Page 2
• Knoll Property - Work sessions needed to complete the Master Plan
(Willows, Bickle, Bond Park, Lot 8 Stanley Historic District). Time frame:
Summer/Fall (should begin by photo documenting the entire area). Other
issues include: view corridor, important areas to protect, and grading issues.
• Milestones for Affordable Housing: 1) Completion of Housing Survey by
Forward Estes Park Foundation, 2) Housing Authority’s Definition of their
Position, 3) Revisit the topic. EPURA should be the facilitator.
• Parking District recommendations - Review, discuss, and respond to the
Town Board.
RECOMMENDED 2000 PROJECTS
• Master Plan of circulation (assumption - we have a transit system in place
with defined route). The National Park and the Town of Estes Park are in the
process of developing a transportation plan study. A joint venture with Upper
Front Range might be appropriate. Circulation plans from previous years
could be used as a resource.
• Moraine Avenue Redevelopment - EPURA should act as facilitator.
• Complete a Master Plan of the Riverwalk
Another study session has been scheduled for February 3, 1999 at 8:00 a.m.
The next EPURA Board Meeting is scheduled for February 17, 1999 at 8:00 a.m.
Rebecca van Deutekom, Deputy Town Clerk