HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1994-05-18BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
-^May 18, 1994
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, Klaphake,
Martin, Putney, and Swank
Executive Director Anderson, Deputy Clerk
Kuehl
Commissioners Henderson and Hix
Chairman Gunn called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
MINUTES
It was moved and seconded (Swank-Martin) the minutes of the April
27, 1994 regular meeting be approved as prepared, and it passed
unanimously. Chairman Gunn again commended the efforts of all
involved in the negotiations of the Stanley Historic District.
treasurer/financial reports
The Financial Report review was deferred because of the absence of
the Treasurer. Effective immediately, the complete monthly
financial report printout will be distributed to the Chairman, the
Treasurer, and the Executive Director, with copies available to the
remainder of the Board upon request. A summary of the report will
be distributed to all members. The Treasurer will present a report
at each meeting, and a periodic cash flow analysis will be provided by the Director.
staff report and COMMUNICATIONS
Director Anderson reported on the status of the Stanley Road. The
acceleration/deceleration lanes were paved May 13, and the concrete
curbing was installed May 16. The Town bid for paving included the
Highway 34 overlay. The cost for the overlay is $20,000, with an
additional cost of $2,000 for traffic control during the paving
process, and another $2,000 for striping. it was moved and
seconded (Swank-Putney) that this work be authorized at a cost not-
to-exceed $24,000, and it passed unanimously.
The light fixture to be used along the Stanley Road has been
chosen. This selection was necessary prior to trenching as the
bases for the light fixtures are to be installed simultaneously.
Reclamation and re-seeding of the Stanley Road area will now be
. .IJ4.vfas and seconded (Putney-Martin) that 20 bases for
the lighting fixtures along Stanley Road be purchased at a cost
c2t~tS”5X<^oed t6'0i0, and Passed unanimously. It was moved and seconded (Swank-Putney) that Staff be given the authority to bid
and award the contract for the reclamation and re-seeding of the
area along Stanley Road, and it passed unanimously. Director
Wl11 inform all members by phone the results of thebidding.
The old Stanley Road has been closed to traffic by placing rocks
across the pavement. Warning reflectors will be positioned. The
pavement will remain and be used as a walk path.
The next meeting is rescheduled to June 22, immediately followed bv
a work session regarding the Comprehensive Plan.
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Commissioner Martin reported that the Park Smart group discussed
guidelines and recommendations. A meeting with downtown merchants
will be held Friday, May 20th in Room 203 at 2:30 p.m. Designated
representatives from Town Board and Staff will be present.
Director Anderson reported on the value of a parking space in
downtown Estes Park:
Off Street Parking Spaces
On Street Parking Spaces
Total Spaces
Three Turnovers Per Day
924
292
1,216
3,648 equivalent spaces
Downtown Sales (Does not include Stanley Village/Stanley Hotel)
June-July-August-September (4 months) $22,747,400
Sales Divided by Total Spaces $ 18,707
Sales Divided by Equivalent Spaces $ 6,236
The four months have 122 days which equals $51 per equivalent space
per day. If the space is occupied by an employee all day, lost
revenue to the merchants is $153.
TOWN LIAISON REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
At the last meeting James Baranovic, owner of Sundown Cottages,
187-189 Virginia Lane, requested assistance in maintaining an
erosion area on his property, reportedly caused by drainage
modifications made by the Town. Public Works Director Linnane
inspected the area and concluded that nothing was done by the Town
to alter drainage on the property.
Commissioner Klaphake explained that Parcel 3 of the Stanley
Historic District was reduced from 50 multi-family units to 20
single family residences, and this plan has been endorsed by the
neighborhood. 1
COMMISSIONER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ublric KRelati0ns CoiIunittee met May 4, 1994, with Chairman
Swank, Members Gunn, Martin, and Putney, Executive Director
Anderson and Town Trustee Marshall in attendance. The flow of
accurate information to the public concerning the renewal of the
Estes Park co^unity since the 1982 Lawn Lake flood was discussed.
It was suggested articles be published in the local newspaper, and
a video tape be produced using the before and after slides of the
Co?®lssioner Putney reported that the National Park
afte? the°flood V1 WhlCh includes the d°wntown area before and
ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY BUSINESS
Approval of Easement Agreement: The Easement Agreement for the
property of 122 and 124 E. Elkhorn Avenue, Lots 16 and 15, Block 5
has been signed by Lienholder Frank Williams and has been sent to
Jane Haynie, Owner, for her signature. It was moved and seconded
(^tney-Swank) that an EPURA officer (Chairman, Vice-Chairman, or
Treasurer) be authorized to sign the Easement Agreement when it is
signed and returned by Jane Haynie to expedite recording, and it
passed unanimously.
Resolution No. 208: Design and survey work is required to
construct the Riverwalk between the Nagl Walkway and Park Theatre
Rl e4-Si>aIr1k. Suryeyors and Engineers submitted a proposal for
work totalling $2,800.00 ($2,000, survey and $800 desian^ The proposal will be included as an attachmenArthis resolution.'
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It was moved and seconded (Swank-Klaphake) that Resolution No. 208
accepting the proposal and authorizing a notice to proceed with
Estes Park Surveyors and Engineers to perfoirm design and survey
work for the Riverwalk at a not-to-exceed cost of $2,800.00, and it
passed unanimously. Director Anderson reported that the tentative
completion for the Riverwalk construction is May 1995.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:03 a.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be June 22, 1994, at 8:00
a.m.
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Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk