HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Special Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1995-01-16BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
-/Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
January 16, 1995
Commissioners:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Polly Gunn, Carl Henderson, George J. Hix,
Gary F. Klaphake, Randy R. Martin, Richard S.
Putney, Gerald W. Swank
Chairman Gunn, Commissioners Henderson, Hix,
Klaphake, Martin, and Swank
Executive Director Anderson, Deputy Clerk
Kuehl
Commissioner Putney
Chairman Gunn called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. It was
moved the Board adjourn to Executive Session. Those voting yes:
Gunn, Henderson, Hix, Klaphake, Martin, and Swank. Those voting
no: None.
Chairman Gunn called the regular meeting to order at 9:16 a.m.
MINUTES
The minutes of the December 7, 1994 regular meeting were approved
as presented.
TREASURER/FINANCIAL REPORTS
The Cash Flow Report for December 1994 was not available, but will
be mailed when complete. The Comparison of Sales Tax Collections
in the urban renewal area was distributed.
STAFF REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
Director Anderson reported that six companies were sent proposals
for painting of the Rocky Mountain Traders storage building along
Riverwalk Phase 3 and two bids were received as follows:
Mahana Painting $625*
Spaur Painting $425**
* Bid two final coats/three year guarantee.
** Bid one final coat.
It was moved and seconded (Swank-Henderson) that the bid from Spaur
Painting in the amount of $425.00 be accepted for painting of the
Rocky Mountain Traders storage building with completion as soon as
weather permits, and it passed unanimously.
Director Anderson explained that a portion of the 1995 budget needs
to be set aside in an emergency reserve. After some discussion, it
was moved and seconded (Hix-Martin) that 3% of the ^operation's
budget be placed in an emergency reserve, with the option that the
money be transferred out of the reserve if, in the future, it is
not required for compliance with Article X, Section 20 of the
Constitution, and it passed unanimously.
The Executive Director's 1995 Activity Report was presented.
Chairman Gunn informed the Commissioners that the Director's
activities do continually interface with other Town departments,
although each one is not specifically listed on the Activity
Report.
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TOWN LIAISON REPORT/COMMUNICATIONS
The joint meeting canceled this month will be rescheduled at a
later date.
ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY BUSINESS
Resolution No. 222: The Colorado Sunshine Act of 1972, CRS Section
24-6-402(2)(C), requires a designated public place to post
Authority meeting notices. Director Anderson read the resolution.
It was moved and seconded (Swank-Hix) Resolution No. 222 be
approved designating the lobby area adjacent to the administrative
offices in the Municipal Building for posting of Estes Park Urban
Renewal Authority meeting notices, and it passed unanimously.
Appointment for EPURA Auditors; Director Anderson requested that
Boudreaux & Jackson, CPA's, also the Town auditor, be appointed the
Authority auditor. It was moved and seconded (Klaphake—Hix) that
Boudreaux & Jackson, CPA's, be appointed auditor for the Estes Park
Urban Renewal Authority for the year ending December 31, 1994, and
authorized Director Anderson sign the Audit Agreement, and it
passed unanimously.
Resolution No. 223; Director Anderson reported that the Estes Park
Urban Renewal Authority has a contract with R.C. Heath Construction
Company for construction of Riverwalk Phase 3. The project was
divided into two construction phases. Funding for Part 1 was
approved September 21, 1994, Resolution No. 215. R.C. Heath
Construction has submitted a cost breakdown for Riverwalk
construction Part 2 in the amount of $145,602, to be completed May
26 1995. Director Anderson read the resolution. It was moved and
seconded (Hix-Martin) that Resolution No. 223, Part 2 of Rive^alk
Phase 3 construction, be approved with R.C. Heath ConstJu°4!::L°n
the amount of $145,602 for a total contract cost for P^rt
Part 2 of $298,279, and it passed unanimously. Change orders will
be presented at the next meeting.
Riverwalk Phase 3 Landscape Bids; Director Anderson explained that
landscaping was deleted from the R.C. Heath contract because the
bid cost was higher than the design estimate. It was moved and
seconded (Henderson-Swank) that soliciting of bids for
and irrigation installation for Riverwalk Phase 3 be authorized,
and it passed unanimously.
The original Resolution No. 224 was withdrawn and the remaining
resolutions were renumbered.
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Resolution No. 225: Construction of Riverwalk Phase 3 is underway.
The project has structural and aesthetic components that are unique
to this project. Design Studios West has submitted a proposal to
provide site observation services for 1995 construction. Director
Anderson read the resolution. It was moved and seconded (Hix-
Henderson) Resolution No. 225 be approved, accepting the proposal
from Design Studios West to provide site observation services
during Riverwalk Phase 3 construction in 1995 at a cost not to
exceed $8,000.00, and the motion passed unanimously.
Stanley Historic District — Lot 4: Director Anderson reported
that a letter dated December 19, 1994, was received from Mr. Bud
Findley proposing a land sale to the Authority/Town for Lot 4 of
the Stanley Historic District. Director Anderson read the letter.
Lot 4 is the land area between Steamer Parkway and Stanley Village
consisting of 6.68 acres. The Stanley Historic District Master
Plan allows 30,000 square feet of commercial/retail plus 20
dwelling units of second floor residents, or 40 dwelling units not
to exceed 45,000 square feet. The Master Plan designated this area
as commercial/retail to provide support to the Stanley Hotel in the
form of complementary retail plus 20 second floor affordable
housing units. It was moved and seconded (Martin-Swank) that the
Authority reject the proposal from Mr. Bud Findley which included:
(1) the Fine Arts Building be moved from its present location to
Parcel 4 in the Stanley Historic District; (2) the Stanley Views
Ltd. accept a subordinated position on its real estate holding to
allow the^building of a Fine Arts Complex with sufficient equity
for the Fine Arts Committee in accordance with normal and standard
financing procedures; (3) the Town guarantee payment on the asking
price of the parcel in a negotiated interest only second mortgage
and balloon payment, and the Authority authorize Staff to inform
Mr. Findley of this rejection, and it passed with Commissioner
Henderson abstaining.
Barbara Spraker and her son, Chad, were introduced. Chad is
working on his Communications Badge in Boy Scouts, which requires
attendance at a town meeting. Chad appreciated the opportunity to
be a part of the meeting. Chairman Gunn congratulated Chad on his
persistence in attaining Eagle Scout.
Chairman Gunn requested that future meetings remain on the third
Wednesday of each month to accommodate all members.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:54 a.m.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 15, 1995, at 8:00 a.m.
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Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk