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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1999-04-21BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS v^Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority April 21, 1999 Commissioners; Attending: Absent; Also Attending: Carl Henderson, Tamara Jarolimek, Richard S. Putney, Paula Steige, Gerald W. Swank, Al Wasson, Rich Widmer Chairman Putney, Commissioners Henderson, Jarolimek, Steige, Swank, Wasson Commissioner Widmer Executive Director Anderson, Deputy Clerk van Deutekom Chairman Putney called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. Chairman Putney introduced and welcomed new Commissioner, Tamara Jarolimek, to the Board. Chairman Putney also requested a moment of silence for the Columbine High School students and their families. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION None. MINUTES The March 17, 1999 meeting minutes were accepted as presented. TREASURER/FINANCIAL REPORTS Finance Officer Vavra presented the financial reports ending March 31, 1999. The sales tax tabulations for the urban renewal area were also distributed. COMMISSIONER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Commissioner Swank reported that Director Anderson’s retirement celebration is scheduled May 12” at 4:30 p.m. and is open to the public. The celebration will begin at the Riverwalk behind Ed’s Cantina and conclude at Riverside Plaza. Chairman Putney reported that the search continues for a new director for EPURA. The position was advertised in local newspapers and on the American Planning Association’s Internet website. A large number of applications were received and have been reviewed by the Executive Director Search Committee. Additional information has been requested from the candidates including listings of references. Interviews will be scheduled next week. Commissioner Wasson reported that in 1992 the Clinton Administration created a commission to study the implications of water use and patterns of population movement in the Western United States. The Pattern of Demographic Economic and Vaiue Change in the Western United States was published and lists Colorado as one of the top 10 fastest growing states in the past 5 years. The main reason for this growth rate is the strong economy, which is predicted to continue in the near future. Tim Devine, Wilderness Program Specialist at Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), presented a report on the wilderness recommendation for RMNP in recognition of National Park Week. The area proposed for wilderness exclude road, water, and utility corridors, developed areas, and other inappropriate areas. A Wilderness designation would not alter any current visitor activities or access within RMNP and would allow visitors to utilize the park in the same ways and places that they presently enjoy. No water rights claims for wilderness purposes are needed or desired by the national park service as part of this legislation. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority, April 21,1999 - Page 2 ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS None. PROJECT REPORTS/ACTIONS Director Anderson requested that the record reflect a potential conflict of interest, upon retirement, with Szymanski/Ray and Design Studio West. Director Anderson noted the possibility of future consulting duties for the two firms. Chairman Putney acknowledged the possibility upon retirement, but noted that the possible conflicts do not prohibit Director Anderson from presenting the agenda items. Contract Extension - Szymanski/Ray. Director Anderson reported that the contract with Szymanski/Ray was entered into in May 1998 for a period of 6 months. The original funding lasted until March 31, 1999. The business terms of the potential public/private development agreement are under negotiations. Szymanski/Ray is proposing a 3-month contract extension for April, May, and June 1999 at a total cost of $18,000 which includes all out of pocket expenses (billing is based on actual work requirements). It was moved and seconded (Henderson/Steige) to approve the Contract Extension for Szymanski/Ray as presented, and it passed unanimously. Joint Development Agreement - New Stanley Associates (NSA). Director Anderson reported that at a special meeting held December 21, 1998, Resolution No. 266 was approved authorizing the Chairman to sign an agreement with NSA for construction of a new parking lot and entry road into the hotel. The $350,000 project would be cost shared ($200,000 NSA/ $150,000 EPURA) with credits for design fees already paid by NSA. This agreement is ready for signature with money to be deposited in the bank by May 1st. EPURA funds will be deposited after NSA funds are received by the bank. No action was required since the resolution was approved and is still in effect. Bridge Design/Construction - Approval. Director Anderson reported that the original Elk Park concept developed in 1998 called for the development of outlying parking and a potential transit pickup and circulation system in the area of the Visitor Information Center. This concept involved the construction of a pedestrian/auto bridge at the east end of the present electric switchyard to encourage access from Highway 34 to the outlying parking planned on the south side of the Big Thompson River. The proposed widening of Highway 36 will involve relocation of the Estes Park Sanitation sewer line and the need to bring underground primary electric from the new switchyard at the Bureau of Reclamation Hydroelectric Plant across the Big Thompson River. These utilities could use the proposed bridge crossing. It is proposed that the bridge be designed this summer and be constructed in early fall to meet the highway expansion caused utility relocations. The cost of the bridge design/construction on the attached proposed bridge cost is very dependent upon the span of the bridge. The river width at the point of crossing is approximately 50-60 feet. The proposed bridge is 110 feet wide. It is possible that the actual bridge span can be reduced which will reduce overall construction costs. This could be accomplished by doing the design/engineering work separately from construction.^ It vyas moved and seconded (Wasson/Jarolimek) to approve funding of the design/engineering portion of the bridge at an estimated cost of $35,000, and it passed unanimously. Administrative Actions. Director Anderson requested that he be allowed to take accrued annual leave after May 12, 1999, his last scheduled day of work. Policy of annual leave usage will be determined by the Transition Team and monitored by the Town Assistant Finance Officer. It was moved and seconded (Henderson/Steige) that Director Anderson be allowed to take accrued annual leave as presented, and it passed unanimously. Director Anderson requested authorization to purchase, from the Authority, the Apple Powerbook computer for $1,500. This unit was purchased a year ago and is no longer manufactured. It was moved and seconded (Wasson/Jarolimek) that Director Anderson be BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority, April 21,1999 - Page 3 allowed to purchase the Apple Powerbook computer for $1,500, and it passed unanimously. It was moved and seconded (Henderson/Swank) the Board adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Development Agreement negotiations. Those voting “yes”: Wasson, Jarolimek, Swank, Putney, Steige, and Henderson. Those voting “no”: none. Chairman Putney adjourned the regular meeting at 8:45 a.m. The next regular meeting will be May 19, 1999 at 8:00 a.m. • \fO/A Rebecca van Deutekom, Deputy Town Clerk