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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1993-11-04u BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority November 4, 1993 Commissioners: Attending: Also Attending; Absent: J. Donald Pauley, Polly Gunn, Carl Henderson, Gary F. Klaphake, Randy R. Martin, Richard S. Putney, Gerald W. Swank Chairman Pauley, Commissioners Gunn, Klaphake, Martin, Putney, and Swank Executive Director Anderson, Deputy Clerk Kuehl Commissioner Henderson Chairman Pauley called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. Chairman Pauley congratulated Randy Martin for his appointment to the EPURA Board and welcomed him to his first meeting. MINUTES It was moved and seconded (Swank-Gunn) that the minutes of the October 14, 1993, rescheduled meeting be approved as corrected (the next regular meeting scheduled for November 4, not October 21) , and it passed unanimously. FINANCIAL REPORT Director Anderson reported that if the Stanley Historic District Road is not paved this year, the funds will be held in reserve. It was moved and seconded (Gunn-Putney) that the financial report ending September 1993 be accepted, and it passed unanimously. LIAISON Commissioner Klaphake reported that the Town/EPURA Joint meetings for November and December have been canceled. AUTHORITY BUSINESS Resolution No. 198: Through previous Board authorization, staff filed quiet title actions to acquire mandatory clear title for construction of the Stanley Historic District Road. All but two who have judgement claims totalling approximately $70,000 have signed disclaimers. If claimants' legal fees of $2,691 are paid, the said claimants will now sign releases. FHK Partnership has agreed to match a portion of this cost. Executive Director Anderson read Resolution No. 198 in its entirety. It was moved and seconded (Putney-Gunn) that Resolution No. 198 authorizing payment of $1,345.50 to the Agent or Judgement Lien Claimants to clear title for the right-of-way for the Stanley Historic District Road be accepted, and it passed unanimously. 1994 Joint Town/EPURA Budget Committee Report: The EPURA representatives to this committee were Chairman Pauley and Commissioner Henderson. Chairman Pauley reported the decisions regarding projects and their priorities will benefit the community as a whole. One planned project, the completion of Del's Drive In parking lot, will be delayed because of these decisions. Four projects were endorsed and recommended by the Joint Budget Committee for consideration by the EPURA and Town Board: BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority, November 4, 1993 > Page 2 1. 2. Stanley Historic District Road $ 50,000 (Completion of project, lighting, etc.) Riverwalk (Nagl to Mall) $179,000 North side of river only South side improvements deferred 3. Stanley Historic District Open Space $100,000 4. Hike/Bike Lake Estes Project $150,000 Projects 1, 2, and 3 will be Authority funded and managed projects. The Hike/Bike Project will be managed by the Town with the Authority contributing $65,000 to the project. The committee has relieved Authority obligation for a reserve set aside that will be combined with the $40,000 reduction in the Riverwalk project to fund the Hike/Bike path. The revised budget based on these numbers will be presented at the November 18 Board meeting. Cooperative efforts with the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, Larimer County, and a probable grant has led to the funding for the Hike/Bike Trail. Commissioner Klaphake presented a map showing the location of the proposed Hike/Bike path and explained the phases of completion, which is expected in 1994. Chairman Pauley recognized the constructive efforts of the Joint Budget Committee and would like to continue this process in future years and/or if significant financial changes occur in 1994. Bond Refunding Update: Director Anderson distributed bond refunding information and reported that the preliminary bond refunding statement was submitted to the bond rating house. Upon acceptance the bond payment schedule will be submitted. The Board instructed Director Anderson to proceed with the process of bond refunding. Stanley Historic District Road M2une: A name for the Stanley Historic District Road needs approval from the Public Works Committee and Town Board. After discussion, it was decided that the public will have the opportunity to submit appropriate names and will be notified of this opportunity via the local media. STAFF Director Anderson reported that a Comprehensive Plan Task Force meeting was held November 3, 1993. Neighborhood meetings will start again next week regarding land uses and policies. The downtown area plan is evolving and will become the urban renewal guiding plan. Commissioner Klaphake reported that Phase II of the plan will take most of next year to complete, and thus, no monies were budgeted in 1994 for Phase III. Those monies will be included in the 1995 budget. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:50 a.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be November 18, 1993, at 8:00 a.m. / Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk