HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1999-05-19BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
/lEstes Park Urban Renewal Authority
May 19, 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
Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
Chairman Putney called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
None.
MINUTES
The April 21, 1999 meeting minutes were accepted as presented.
TREASURER/FINANCIAL REPORTS
Commissioner Henderson presented the financial reports ending April 30, 1999. The sales tax
tabulations for the urban renewal area were also distributed.
COMMISSIONER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Putney expressed the Board’s appreciation to Town Clerk O’Connor and Deputy
Town Clerk van Deutekom for their hard work during the Executive Director search process and
for their efforts in making Art Anderson’s retirement celebration a success.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
None.
PROJECT REPORTS/ACTIONS
Executive Director Employment Agreement - Approval. Commissioner Wasson explained
the Executive Director search process noting that the Authority received over 40 applications
from the United States, Canada, and two foreign countries. An advertisement was also placed
on the website of the American Planning Association. At the completion of a thorough interview
process, a candidate was chosen and Commissioner Wasson introduced the recommended
candidate, Mr. Williard Smith. Following comments from Mr. Smith and Commissioners, it was
moved and seconded (Wasson/Jarolimek) to approve the Executive Director Employment
Agreement with Mr. Williard Smith as presented, and it passed unanimously. Commissioner
Wasson noted that the Agreement will be signed as soon as Mr. Smith provides the
employment start date.
Professional Services Contract - Approval. Chairman Putney reported that a detailed
boundary/easement survey of the Talent Park area is required for any future development of
that area. Definition of the boundary with the Bureau of Reclamation is needed io define
parking lot areas. The cost of a detailed survey (an ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey) is $3,500
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and it is recommended that Rocky Mountain Consultants be retained since they have
developed ground control for the Highway 36 widening project. It was moved and seconded
(Henderson/Steige) to award the professional services contract to Rocky Mountain
Consultants for an ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey at a not to exceed cost of $3,500, and it
passed unanimously.
Contract Extension - Szymanski/Ray - Approval. Chairman Putney read the resolution2.7/
accepting an agreement with Szymanski/Ray for continuing economic consulting services for
the development of the Mountain Discovery Center. The services will be provided at a cost of
$6,000 per month (plus expenses) for a 6-month period beginning July 1, 1999. It was moved
and seconded (Wasson/Henderson) to approve the contract extension as presented, and it
passed unanimously.
Employ Art Anderson to Consult with the new Executive Director - Approval. Chairman
Putney read the resolution employing Art Anderson as a consultant noting that this will assist
the new Director in developing contacts and obtaining knowledge of Authority projects. It was
moved and seconded (Steige/Swank) to adopt resolution as presented, and it passed
unanimously.
Election of Officers. In the Town Administrator’s absence. Chairman Putney called for
EPURA officer nominations. It was moved and seconded (Steige/Swank) that Richard
Putney be elected Chairman, and it passed unanimously. It was moved and seconded
(Henderson/Wasson) that Gerald Swank be elected Vice Chairman, and it passed
unanimously. It was moved and seconded (Wasson/Jarolimek) that Carl Henderson be
elected Treasurer, and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Putney reported that until the Executive Director is available, a temporary
Secretary is needed. It was moved and seconded (Henderson/Swank) that Paula Steige be
elected temporary Secretary, and it passed unanimously.
There being no further business. Chairman Putney adjourned the meeting at 8:32 a.m. The
next regular meeting will be June 16, 1999 at 8:00 a.m.
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Rebecca van Deutekom, Deputy Town Clerk