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Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
March 18, 1998
Commissioners:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Polly Gunn, Carl Henderson, Gary F. Klaphake,
Richard S. Putney, Paula Steige, Gerald W.
Swank, A1 Wasson
Chairman Gunn, Commissioners Klaphake, Putney,
Steige, and Wasson
Executive Director Anderson, Deputy Clerk Kuehl
Commissioners Henderson and Swank
Chairman Gunn called the regular meeting to order at 8:10 a.m.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
None.
MINUTES
The February 18,
presented.
1998 regular meeting minutes were accepted as
TREASURER/FINANCIAL REPORT
Director Anderson presented the financial reports ending January and
February 1998. The comparison of the sales tax collection
tabulations for the urban renewal area was distributed.
STAFF REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
Director Anderson explained that the Trail-Gazette editorial on
Friday, March 6, referred to his testimony before the Board of
Adjustment regarding a variance for Bob's Amoco. This testimony was
requested by the Community Development Director to support the
position of the Town regarding the expansion of a non-conforming
use. The Municipal Code makes it clear that the expansion of this
building is not allowed (Chapter 17.16.020 — any non-conforming use
of land or buildings shall not be enlarged or extended).
Director Anderson further reported that the electrical contractor
for Stanley Hall was selected at the Town Board meeting on March 10,
1998. The Stanley Hall Committee and volunteers were commended for
their time and effort in cleaning the Stanley Hall basement. DSW is
continuing the Estes Park Entry analysis; recommendations are
expected in April. The sign posts for the downtown signs have been
engineered for a 100 M.P.H. wind load and work will proceed on the
signs.
TOWN LIAISON REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Klaphake announced that on April 23, 1998,_ the Town
Board, EPURA Board, and the Chamber Resort Association will hold a
joint meeting at 3:15 p.m. at the Estes Park Conference Center. The
purpose of the meeting is to make public the new strategic plan of
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the Marketing and Advertising Council and share with the group the
feedback from our focus groups along the Front Range. The focus
groups gathered information on perceptions and attitudes toward
Estes Park at various locations from Ft. Collins on the north to
Highlands Ranch on the south.
COMMISSIONER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
No report.
AUTHORITY BUSINESS
Brownfield Walkway Final Design & Cost Estimate: A not-to-exceed
cost estimate for $19,500 has been submitted by Cornerstone
Concrete, Inc. for the Brownfield Walkway. This price is consistent
with prevailing prices and includes removal of the existing asphalt
and the installation of new asphalt (3" thickness with mat). Work
will be done in early April. Colored concrete (Yosemite Brown) will
be used for the sidewalk. It was moved and seconded (Putney-Wasson)
the Brownfield Walkway concrete cost estimate of $19,500 submitted
lay Cornerstone Concrete be approved, and it passed unanimously.
There will be additional costs: new irrigation controller added to
existing system, $400; and two light fixtures with pull boxes, bases
and sleeves, $4,000. Jerry Brownfield has approved the plan.
Web Page Report: Commissioner Wasson reported that the Web Site
team consists of Peter Marsh, Art Anderson, A1 Wasson, and the
Chamber Resort Association Board. RFP's were issued and a contract
was awarded to Lee Lasson and Mike Malloy, Reservations, Inc. The
web address is estesparkresort.com. Initial efforts were devoted to
identifying the type of business toward which the site would be
targeted. As tourism-related businesses are self-sustaining, it was
decided to focus on an appeal to information technology-based small
businesses, as these types of business do not require physical
change to the community. The proposed site design incorporates an
economic development "home page" with links to four other pages
including quality of life, transportation access, upgrades to
telecommunications, and available business sites. The next step is
to define the structure and content of each of these pages as well
as color and graphics. The goal is to attain site characteristics,
convey an attractive message with a broad appeal to all prospective
business opportunities. Demonstrations will be available to the
Board when completed.
There being no further business, it was moved the Board adjourn to
Executive Session to discuss development negotiations. Those voting
"yes": Gunn, Klaphake, Putney, Steige, and Wasson. Those voting
"no": None. Chairman Gunn adjourned the meeting at 8:37 a.m. The
next regular meeting will be April 15, 1998, at 8:00 a.m.
liiCuiTina 'Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk