HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1996-02-14BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
-^February 14, 1996
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, and Swank
Executive Director Anderson,
Kuehl
Deputy Clerk
Commissioners Martin and Putney
Chairman Gunn called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
MINUTES
The minutes of the January 17, 1996 meeting were accepted as
presented.
TREASURER/FINANCIAL REPORT
Director Anderson reviewed the financial reports for December 31,
1995 and January 31, 1996. The Comparison of the Sales Tax
Collections tabulation in the urban renewal area was distributed.
A comparison of sales tax generation numbers follow:
1983
1994
$1,863,010
$4,322,230 = Growth:232%
Percent of
Year Value Growth '94 Sales
Construction:
Hardware, Paint 1983
1994
$ 47,569
$121,591
255.6%2.8%
Lumber/Building Supplies 1983
1994
$ 60,483
$167,717
277.3%3.9%
Electrical/Plumbing/Heating 1983
1994
$ 11,601
$ 38,491
331.8%.9%
Other:
Motel/Cottages/Trailer Courts 1983
1994
$277,072
$722,536
260.8%16.7%
Restaurants 1983
1994
$275,246
$672,873
244.5%15.6%
Retail and Gift Shops 1983
1994
$283,651
$527,101
185.8%12.2%
Grocery Stores 1983
1994
$286,141
$622,486
217.5%14.4%
Boudreaux & Jackson, CPA's reported the urban renewal tax
collections totaled $2,621,787, the tax increment is $1,671,997,
and a total of $606,462 will be paid directly to the Authority.
STAFF REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
Director Anderson reported on the following activities:
♦ Completed contract specification and contract document
for Moraine Avenue Parking Lot.
Completed bid package for paver resetting.
Completed video of the current signage.
Planning to visit Steamboat Springs with Chief Repola to
observe parking management system (February 22 and 23).
Completed draft of Parking Lot Location map.
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TOWN LIAISON REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Klaphake reported the following:
♦ The Comprehensive Plan has undergone modifications and,
per Larimer County Commissioners' request, notices will
be mailed to all Estes Valley property owners informing
them of the proposed land use changes.
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♦ A proposal is being drafted by Community Development for
placement of a banner across Elkhorn Avenue for community
activity announcements. This will eliminate the need for
banners in the Municipal Parking Lot and at the Chamber
of Commerce. The program will be administered by the
Town Clerk's Office. Chairman Gunn requested that
herself and Commissioner Henderson be included in the
final adoption of this program.
♦ The Finance Department has received, for the ninth
consecutive year, the.-Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting.
♦ The Parking Committee will present the 1996 parking plan
to the Public Safety Committee on February 15.
♦ EVIA will sponsor a forum in March focusing on growth and
land use. Town Staff and DSW representatives will
discuss methodoligies used to decide land use categories.
COMMISSIONER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
No report.
AUTHORITY BUSINESS
Moraine Avenue Parking Lot Design and Bid Request: John Spooner,
Van Horn Engineering, presented the design drawings for the Moraine
Avenue Parking Lot and cost estimates comparing general contractor
versus construction management. Both pre-cast and concrete walls
will be placed, using colored concrete and including animal
silhouettes as suggested at the previous meeting. Discussions with
the Public Works Department has warranted minor changes in the
placement of curbs, guard rails, and sidewalks, because of snow
removal and landscaping concerns. The use of a construction
manager on the project would save money because the bonding
requirement is waived and there are no general contractor fees. It
was moved and seconded (Henderson-Swank) that Van Horn Engineering
be authorized to bid the project both as a complete package and as
a construction management project, and it passed unanimously. It
was noted the landscaping and irrigation system will be a separate
contract. Commissioner Henderson expressed concern regarding any
incidences of graffiti that might appear on the finished walls.
Paver Resetting Project: Director Anderson reported the contract
documents have been prepared and the areas of resetting have been
defined in conjunction with Public Works and the Street Department.
It was moved and seconded (Hix-Henderson) that Staff be authorized
to bid this project, and it passed uanimously.
Review of Suggested Goals and Objectives for 1996:
Anderson reviewed the 1996 activity schedule.
Director
Update on Sign Program: Director Anderson reported completion of
the existing signage video. A proposed sign program, coordinated
with the State Highway Department, will be presented next month
with emphasis on street name and parking lot identification.
Commissioner Klaphake requested the Commissioners study the area
between the old Coffee Bar Cafe and the Moraine Avenue parking
signal to determine any areas available for signage.
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded (Hix-
Swank) the Board adjourn to a work session to discuss the Parking
Lot Location map, and it passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned
at 9:20 a.m. The next meeting is scheduled for March 6 at 8:00
a .m.
Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk