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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1997-04-16BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority April 16, 1997 Commissioners: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Polly Gunn, Carl Henderson, Gary F. Klaphake, Richard S. Putney, Paula Steige, Gerald W. Swank, Al Wasson Chairman Gunn, Commissioners Putney, Steige, Swank, and Wasson Executive Director Anderson, Deputy Clerk Kuehl Commissioners Henderson and Klaphake Chairman Gunn called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. MINUTES The minutes of the March 19 regular meeting were accepted as presented. TREASURER/FINANCIAL REPORT Director Anderson presented the financial report ending February 1997. STAFF REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS Director Anderson reported that the Municipal Parking Lot construction is on schedule with completion expected by April 30. A trip report will be submitted reviewing Director Anderson's attendance at the APA Conference in San Diego. A work session will be held immediately following this meeting. The May meeting was rescheduled to April 30, 7:30 a.m., at the Holiday Inn. TOWN LIAISON REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS No report. COMMISSIONER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Commissioner Wasson suggested the Commissioners tour the Municipal Parking Lot construction site. Commissioner Steige reported that the Business Advocates have received 69-$100 pledges for the Bond Park Campfire Sing-a-Long. Jim and Bob Barleen will provide the entertainment. A proposed sign announcing this event was prepared by Dimension Graphics. The Business Advocates group has requested this sign be permanently placed in Bond Park for the duration of the program. The status of a permit for this project was discussed and will be verified with Town Clerk O'Connor. Chairman Gunn expressed appreciation to the Business Advocates for their efforts. AUTHORITY BUSINESS Approval of Contract with RNL Design: Director Anderson explained that the preparation of the regulatory portion of the Town's Comprehensive Plan includes the urban renewal area. The downtown section involves design guidelines and illustrative graphics which will be included in the modification of the downtown urban renewal p]_an> was moved and seconded (Wasson-Swank) the Authority enter BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority, April 16, 1997 - Page 2 into a contract with RNL Design at a cost of $5,000 plus reimbursable expenses to prepare the downtown design guidelines and graphics portion of the Town's Comprehensive Plan, and it passed unanimously. Chairman Gunn requested that special attention be given to the landscaping, signage and lighting sections of the design guidelines. Award of Municipal Parking Lot Landscape and Stanley Entryway Landscape Contract: Director Anderson explained that the bid request included the Municipal Parking lot trees and irrigation, the Black Canyon Creek Park area and irrigation, and the Stanley Historic District entry island. Bid documents were sent to Rocky Mountain Lawn Care and Chief's Landscaping. The following bid was received from Rocky Mountain Lawn Care: Parking lot trees and irrigation including installation of brick pavers around each tree $22,393 Black Canyon Creek Park area and irrigation design and installation (does not include concrete path; location to be determined and bid as addition at unit prices to Cornerstone Concrete) $14,645 Stanley Entry Island: Install irrigation and plant shrubs consisting of: ♦ 261 Buffalo Juniper ♦ 30 Golddrop Patentialla ♦ 150 Dark red shrub roses ♦ 3 beds of annuals; 700 Gayanias Irrigation lines installed from a water tap at old Hotel entry road $13,000 Total $50,038 This bid does not include purchase of the trees and shrubs which is estimated at an additional $14,000. Because of deterioration in the Black Canyon Creek area, the contract may increase. For reference, the cost of the Moraine Avenue Parking Lot landscaping was $25,000. It was moved and seconded (Steige-Putney), the bid from Rocky Mountain Lawn Care totaling $50,038 be accepted as presented, and it passed unanimously. Survey Work at the Stanley Hotel: Director Anderson explained that The Stanley Hotel has authorized the design of a new parking lot for the Hotel, Manor House, and Stanley Hall. The Manor House will be opening this Spring with fifty new rooms, resulting in a positive impact on sales tax. In line with the Authority's philosophy of support and encouragement of economic development, it was suggested the Authority fund the physical survey and the Stanley finance the design work. The survey work was bid by Estes Park Surveyors at a not-to-exceed cost of $2,000 with completion as soon as possible. The Stanley will spend approximately $5,000 for the design. It was moved and seconded (Putney-Wasson) the Authority authorize Estes Park Surveyors to conduct a survey at The Stanley Hotel at a not-to-exceed cost of $2,000.00, and it passed unanimously. There being no further business. Chairman Gunn adjourned the meeting at 8:25 a.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 30, 1997, at 7:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn. I Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk