HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1998-05-20BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
May 20, 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, Swank, and Wasson
Executive Director Anderson, Finance Officer
Vavra, Deputy Clerk Kuehl
Commissioner Henderson
Chairman Gunn called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
None.
MINUTES
The May 6,
presented.
1998 regular meeting minutes were accepted as
TREASURER/FINANCIAL REPORT
Finance Officer Vavra presented the financial report ending April
30, 1998. The comparison of the sales tax collection tabulations
for the urban renewal area was distributed.
COMMISSIONER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
No report,
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Klaphake reported that the Board would be receiving
an annotated draft of the Comprehensive Plan zoning in June.
Chairman Gunn requested the Commissioners submit suggestions to
be included in the zoning code as soon as possible.
AUTHORITY BUSINESS
Resolution No. 262, Szymanski/Ray Agreement: Director Anderson
explained that the economic viability of Estes Park is shrinking
The Town needs to evolve into a three-season economy to maintain
the service industry that supports the residents. The destination
cinema project proposal would give visitors a destination with a
year around activity that would be available regardless of the
weather. A recruitment package containing pro-forma information
is needed to encourage the location of a destination cinema in
Estes Park. The purpose of the proposed agreement with
Szymanski/Ray is to develop a strategy to attract a cinema and
market the Municipal Building for retail usage. The contract
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rate is $7,500 per month and the duration of the contract is six
(6) months for a total value of $45,000 plus expenses.
Commissioner Klaphake requested the media receive a copy of the
Szymanski/Ray references. Commissioner Wasson expressed support
of this agreement, noting that Estes Park needs to move forward
in its economic growth. Commissioner Putney added that the
result of this agreement would solidify what Estes Park has in
addition to outlining a new direction. Director Anderson read
the resolution. Commissioner Klaphake noted a word change in the
resolution from "monthly" to "total" fee. It was moved and
seconded (Putney-Swank) Resolution No. 262, Szymanski/Ray
Agreement for $45,000 plus expenses, be approved with the wording
change, and it passed unanimously.
Stanley Hall Survey Work: Director Anderson explained that on
February 15, 1998, the Board approved a work release for $2,200
with Estes Park Surveyors for Stanley Hall survey work.
Additional work was requested by the Authority to allow for
potential location of a water detention pond and additional
parking. The work that occurred totaled $6,905.00, which Estes
Park Surveyors discounted to $3,452.50. It was moved and seconded
(Wasson-Putney) the additional work release to Estes Park
Surveyors for $1,300 be approved which will cover the additional
survey areas that EPURA requested, and it passed unanimously.
Director Anderson requested a special executive session meeting.
May 27, 1998, at 8:00 a.m., to discuss potential land acquisition
in relation to Project W.
Chairman Gunn adjourned the meeting at 8:20 a.m, A special
meeting will be May 27, 1998, and the next regular meeting will
be June 3, 1998, both at 8:00 a.m.
Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk