HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1999-10-20BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
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October 20. 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, Swank,
Wasson, Widmer
Commissioner Steige
Executive Director Smith, Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
Chairman Putney called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
AGENDA
Chairman Putney noted that an Executive Session would be added to the agenda. It was
moved and seconded (Swank/Jarolimek) to approve the agenda, and it passed unanimously.
MINUTES
It was moved and seconded (Widmer/Wasson) that the September 15, 1999 meeting
minutes be approved as presented, and it passed unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Not available. The September and October financial reports will be presented at the November
meeting.
COMMISSIONER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Town Administrator Widmer gave a presentation to the PEO chapter regarding Mountain
Discovery and other issues.
Commissioner Wasson reported on the RuralTeleCon 99 conference he attended October 9-13,
1999. A summarization of the conference discussion will be distributed to each commissioner
prior to the November meeting.
Chairman Putney reported that attendance was high at both election forums sponsored by the
League of Women Voters. The forums were informative and well received by the public.
PROJECT REPORTS/ACTIONS
Executive Director’s Report. Executive Director Smith presented a summary of Mountain
Discovery Open House discussions including predominant questions and suggestions by
citizens. Since the August 18th public announcement of Mountain Discovery, 18 open houses
have been conducted and 6 are scheduled for future dates. The final open house will be held
the afternoon of November 1st. The overwhelming response of visitors, upon receiving
complete information, has been positive.
West Elkhorn Survey - Progress Report. Lonnie Sheldon from Van Horn Engineering
presented a progress report on the Riverwalk Phase 4 survey work that included aerial
photography by Aerometric Engineering. The following progress was noted: the ground control
has been established; the Orthophoto base completed and imported; field survey work
completed (2000+ points); field survey data imported into AutoCAD; property corners located
and tied to section lines; field meeting with utilities held; utilities field located and documented;
and features are currently being drafted into AutoCAD.
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Proposed Modification of Taco Bell. Michael Cassutt, Architect, presented a proposed
modification of the Taco Bell structure to include an additional 332 sq. ft. of work space to
accommodate a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant. Mr. Cassutt requested that discussions
with the Building Department proceed while the Commissioners review the request. He
understands there is risk involved in proceeding with discussions prior to approval and he is
willing to accept the risk in order to expedite the possible construction. Chairman Putney stated
that Mr. Cassutt could proceed with Building Department discussions and that EPURA will
review the plans and make a determination within the next month.
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 8:45 a.m. to Executive Session. The
next regular meeting will be November 17,1999 at 8:00 a.m.
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Rebecca van Deutekom, Deputy Town Clerk