HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1997-11-19BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park urban Renewal Authority
/flovember 19, 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 Henderson, Klaphake,
Putney, Steige, Swank, and Wasson
Executive Director Anderson, Secretary Botic
None
Chairman Gunn called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. It was
moved the Board enter Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.
Those voting "yes": Commissioners Gunn, Henderson, Klaphake, Steige,
Swank, and Wasson. Those voting "no": None. Commissioner Putney
joined the meeting in progress. The regular meeting was resumed at
8:03 a.m.
MINUTES
The October 15 regular meeting minutes were accepted as presented.
TREASURER/FINANCIAL REPORT
Director Anderson presented the financial report ending September
1997. The comparison for sales tax collection tabulations for the
urban renewal area was distributed.
STAFF REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
No report.
TOWN LIAISON REPORT AND C
No report.
COMMISSIONER AND COMMITTEE-REPORTS
Commissioner Wasson reported on the Rural TeleCon 97 Conference he
recently attended. The conference emphasized that traditional
geography and distance barriers no longer exist. Restraints have been
removed from small businesses. Attractive locations are being
selected for a home base such as Estes Park which also has good
telecommunications already in place. Even though the Internet is in
its infancy (one of five households participating) the way we work,
shop, play, and conduct business is being altered dramatically. There
is an enormous need for training and education.
AUTHORITY BUSINESS
Resolution No. 255. Director Anderson explained the requirement for
survey work and topographic information for the Elk Park Parking Lot,
the proposed new parking lot near the Chamber of Commerce. Estes Park
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Surveyors provided a quote of $6,500.00. It was moved and seconded
{Putney/Swank) that a contract be awarded to Estes Park Surveyors and
Engineers to perform survey work for the area surrounding the Elk Park
Parking Lot at a not-to-exceed cost of $6,500.00, and it passed
unanimously.
Engineering Study of Carriage House.
Chairman Gunn stated there is no definitive plan for the Carriage
House, discussions are being held with the executive director of the
Stanley Museum, and she reviewed positive correspondence from Rod
Rubick. John White, Vice-President of the Trustees of the Stanley
Museum in Maine sent a letter noting he has deemed it 'prudent and
necessary' to withdraw from the committee. Director Anderson is still
awaiting communication from Grand Heritage Hotels. Mr. Cullen was in
town recently, however, he did not make any contact with Mr. Anderson.
Mr. Cullen did correspond with Mr. Rubick, indicating it is agreeable
to redevelop the Carriage House as a museum and art center.
Discussion continued with Commissioner Klaphake noting the study may
be valuable in a different context and expressed concern that only one
project may be pursued and praised Mr. Anderson's work on the current
project. Commissioner Putney expressed the importance of taking the
initiative to change the debate and focusing on a good use of the
Carriage House. Commissioner Klaphake reminded the Commissioners of
the inportance of 'due diligence' with regards to the Master Plan and
the EPURA may need to step aside if this isn't accomplished. It was
moved and seconded (Wasson/Henderson) the Engineering Study of the
Carriage House be tabled imtil a more definitive indication of a plan
or entity be identified, and it passed unanimously. It was moved and
seconded (Putney/Henderson) the Director present a use study plan to
assist determining pxirsuing a purpose, to be presented at the January
1998 meeting, and it passed unanimously.
Due to a prior commitment Commissioner Putney left the meeting.
Economic Development - Support of Front Range Study. Director
Anderson explained that the Marketing Advisory Council (MAC) is
planning to undertake a research project in the Front Range to
ascertain the public perception of Estes Park. The estimated cost of
the study is $15,000. The Chamber will be supporting a major portion
of the survey. A $5000 contribution (1998 budget item) from the
Authority will insure that the survey is undertaken this spring. The
Authority will be able to use this information as part of its future
economic development strategy. The MAC will utilize this information
to design their advertising. It was moved and seconded
(Wasson/Steige) the 1998 budget include $5,000.00 for the Authority's
portion of the Front Range Study, and it passed with the following
voting "yes": Chairman Gunn, Commissioners Henderson, Putney, Steige,
Swank, Wasson, those "abstaining," Commissioner Klaphake.
Economic Development - Employment Study of Front Range Update.
Director Anderson reported that economic development officials in
Longmont, Loveland, Ft. Collins, and Greeley are participating in a
study that will identify gaps in today's work force, determine the
extent of current labor shortages in Northern Colorado, assess
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training needs and look ahead to future demands on the labor market.
The area covered is from 120th Avenue north to the Wyoming border and
Greeley west to the Front Range. The study will be completed in
January, and the Loveland Economic Development Council will contact us
about the availability of the report.
Chairman Gunn adjourned the meeting at 9:02 a.m.
meeting will be December 3, 1997, at 8:00 a.m.
The next regular
Roxanne S. Botic, Recording Secretary