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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1995-08-16BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS y,Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority August 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, Putney, and Swank Executive Director Anderson, Deputy Clerk Kuehl Commissioner Martin Chairman Gunn called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. Commissioner Klaphake was recognized for his assistance regarding urban renewal concerns during Director Anderson's vacation. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting held July 19, 1995 were approved as submitted. TREASURER/FINANCIAL REPORT Director Anderson reviewed the Cash Flow Report for July 31, 1995. The Comparison of the Sales Tax Collections tabulations in the urban renewal area was distributed. Treasurer Henderson requested verification that the urban renewal funds invested with Colo Trust are guaranteed by the federal government. Director Anderson will confirm the status with Finance Director Vavra and report to the Board. STAFF REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS Director Anderson coordinated the Nagl bridge/walkway damage repair with R.C. Heath and the subcontractor; reported that the native grasses have germinated along Steamer Parkway; assisted Town Clerk O'Connor and EPURA Attorney Windholz in preparing the transfer of EPURA property/easements to the Town; reported on the availability of moss rock for the Archibald statue base; assisted in preparing the draft of the Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan; reported that the Colorado Historical Society has paid in full their grant monies for The Stanley Hotel re-roofing; and reviewed the Museum application for the Colorado Historical Society mini-grant. The following improvements have been made on the Riverwalk. ♦ The strip along the Park Theatre Mall between the sidewalk and building has been covered with round river cobbles. P1?6 carry drainage from the northerly section of the Mall roof to the river, and drainage from the south end of the roof will be carried through the sidewalk with a drainage chase. 4 The west side of the Plantation Building has been cleaned of excess concrete and will be painted. x: ■ 11 ♦ The Plantation Building planting beds .been. soil and planted with annuals. Building tenants responsible for watering and maintenance. j 4 The steps and railing to the gazebo will be ad3usted. The comprehensive Plan Review Schedule ,inclu.d®s„ °penc^°V®® sessions and public hearings the remainder of 1995 Chairman Gunn reauested that the Board members submit their schedule attendance. An EPURA work session to review this Plan will be held immediately following the regular meeting October 18. A thank vou letter was received from the Estes Valley Land Trust for EPURA's support of the Meadowdale Ranch Conservation Easement. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority, August 16, 1995 - Page 2 TOWN LIAISON REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS No report. COMMISSIONER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Commissioner Swank recognized K-Rocky's parking announcements, and reiterated the importance of completing the Riverwalk on the west side of downtown. AUTHORITY BUSINESS Election of Officers: Chairman Gunn turned the meeting over to Commissioner Klaphake who called for nominations for EPURA officers. Commissioner Hix nominated the current officers continue in their positions. It was moved and seconded (Hix-Putney) that the following candidates be elected as officers for the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority, and it passed unanimously: Chairman: Polly Gunn Vice Chairman: Gerald Swank Treasurer: Carl Henderson Secretary: Arthur L. Anderson Approval of Expenditure - Plantation Building: Director Anderson reported that the Easement Agreement with the Plantation Building owners included removing excess concrete and overfilled joints and applying stucco where needed on the west wall of the Plantation Building. The storage building located on the Haynie Property (Rocky Mountain Traders) prevented access to the Plantation Building block wall during construction. Dick Istas, a masonry subcontractor of R.C. Heath, was authorized to repair the wall on a time and material basis at a cost of $458.60. The bid from a local contractor was $1,837.50. It was moved and seconded (Swank- Hix) that $458.60 be paid to Dick Istas for the stucco repair to the Plantation Building block wall, and it passed unanimously. Following completion of all agenda items. Chairman Gunn adjourned the meeting at 8:17 a.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 20, at 8:00 a.m. T )eputv i’cTina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk