HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1999-06-16BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
.^stes Park Urban Renewal Authority
June 16,1999
Commissioners:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Carl Henderson, Tamara Jarolimek, Richard S. Putney,
Paula Steige, Gerald W. Swank, Al Wasson, Rich Widmer
Chairman Putney, Commissioners Henderson, Jarolimek,
Putney, Steige, Swank and Wasson
Assistant Town Administrator Repola, Clerk O’Connor,
Conference Services Director Pickering
Commissioner Widmer
Chairman Putney called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. and welcomed Wil
Smith, EPURA Executive Director to his first meeting.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
None.
MINUTES
It was moved and seconded (Jarolimek/Steige) the May 19, 1999 minutes be
approved as presented, and it passed unanimously.
TREASURER/FINANCIAL REPORTS
Finance Officer Vavra presented the Cash Flow Report ending May 31,1999.
PROJECT REPORTS/ACTIONS
Update/Overview - Conference Center Activity. Director Pickering distributed
the1998 Conference Center Report where the “Users" totaled 13,101 conferees^
Of that number, 12,684 people were local users. Total 0°"f®?na°r®
attendees was $4,896,917, for a sales tax generation of $195 876_ There are
nine years remaining on the mortgage payment, and the Center has exceeded
initial projections.
The “Lodging” Report fulfills a Marketing Advertising Council (MAC) req^st to
compile lodging statistics to determine where additional, if any, time
spent to ensure marketing is focusing in the most - ^ P f
indicates that the 1998 average hotel occupancy rate is 43.8/o. and one of
MAC’S goal’s is to increase this percentage to 46% for 1999.
Responding to questions. Director Pickering reported that he strives to have
mult?-prope9rty conferences which in turn involves smaller properties. Also, a
SivS fund account was initiated to collect a certain dollar amoun
($3.00/room night/hotel) to help pay for transportatioa
complimentary shuttle service; however, the privatized fund was well received
and appears to be very successful.
The 1999 Conference bookings were reviewed, and staff clarified the Center’s
goal of activity during the shoulder seasons.
MAC’S Plan for 1999 was also distributed and reviewed. [Jire^[or
encouraqed EPURA Exec. Dir. Smith and/or a Commissioner to attend y
mac meetings that are held on the first Wednesday morning of every month in
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the Municipal Building at 9:00 a.m. These meetings provide significant
opportunities to share and/or discuss information. Chairman Putney expressed
the Authority’s appreciation for the report, and invited Director Pickering to attend
on a more than once/yr. basis.
Stanley Village Commercial Development Request for Improvements in
Stanley Village Area. Bill Van Horn, as well as Dan Wheeler and other Stanley
Village tenants were in attendance. In a letter dated April 15, 1999, Bill Van
Horn, Stanley Village Commercial Development, reported that he and the
tenant’s of Stanley Village requested consideration for the following
improvements to the area surrounding Stanley Village:
1. Landscaping and landscape maintenance on public right-of-
way. Area located along the side of Hwy. 34 and Wonderview
Bypass—streetscaping such as rock beds, flowers, shrubs, bushes,
with Town maintenance of the streetscaping. Town maintenance of
the public sidewalk next to Hwy. 34 and the Bypass. Christmas
lighting on large pine trees located on the Bypass side of the
McDonald’s Restaurant.
2. Public improvements. Installation of street lights along Hwy.
34 and Wonderview Bypass, next to Stanley Village.
Continuation of the sidewalk, originally installed by Stanley Village,
along the Bypass, next to Stanley Village. Continuation of the
sidewalk, originally installed by SCD, along the Wonderview
Bypass. Walkway connection from the new Riverwalk underpass to
the intersection of Hwy. 36 and Hwy. 34 crosswalk. Development
of a portion of the vacant land behind Stanley Village Buildings A
and B into parking for customers and employees of downtown and
Stanley Village.
Christmas lighting would extend the downtown area and be a
benefit to all. EPURA has a significant investment in the Stanley
Historic District entrance, and there is no pedestrian connection.
There exists an interesting challenge in accessing Stanley Village
and downtown from The Stanley Hotel, and an improved pedestrian
connection should be considered. In addition, in the long term,
Stanley Village could support a private/public venture to provide
employee parking for downtown and Stanley Village visitors. The
site being proposed for outlying parking is the Town-owned
property being considered for a new Municipal Building.
Chairman Putney expressed the Authority’s appreciation for the presentation,
noting the important role that Stanley Village plays in Estes Park’s economy,
requesting Exec. Dir. Smith to present a feasibility report to EPURA on the
above requests.
In closing Mr. Van Horn stated Stanley Village has been a valuable contributor to
the Town and has been an excellent downtown neighbor for 14 years. The
improvements requested are needed and will benefit the entire Town of Estes
Park.
Request Authorization to Attend Third Annual Conference on
Telecommunications and Technology for Rural and Small Communities.
Commissioner Wasson submitted a request to attend the above-referenced
conference to be held in Aspen on October 10 - 13, 1999. Commissioner
Wasson has attended the past two conferences and was on a panel and led a
discussion group during the 1998 session. The information derived from these
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conferences has direct relevance to Estes Park, and he has shared detailed
reports with the Chamber Resort Assn. Cost of registration is $195.00, with total
expenditures estimated at $600.00. Discussion followed, and it was moved and
seconded (Henderson/Jarolimek) Commissioner Wasson be authorized to
attend the Conference, with expenses incurred to be reimbursed by
EPURA, and it passed unanimously.
Following completion of all agenda items. Chairman Putney obtained a unanimous
vote to enter Executive Session to discuss development agreement negotiations.
Whereupon Chairman Putney adjourned the meeting at
Session.
8:52 a.m. to Executive
Vickie O’Connor, CMC/AAE, Town Clerk