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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1985-04-17BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority '/^April 17, 1985 Commissioners: Attending: Also Attending; Chairman Charles H. Phares, Commissioners Anne K. Moss, Edward B. Pohl, Dale G. Hill, J. Donald Pauley, Lyle Frantz, Milton Ericson Chairman Phares, Commissioners Moss, Pohl, Hill, Pauley, Frantz, Ericson Executive Director Art Anderson, Bob Joseph, Secretary Donna Heifner, Attorney Jim Windholz, Steve Nagl (Wheel Bar) Minutes of the April 3, 1985 meeting were approved as presented. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION; Gerald Swank (Penelope's) spoke for himself and several other merchants present at the meeting to indicate that, in his opinion, there is unanimous support against a Confluence Park competitive retail development and unanimous support for a convention center at that location. Swank also suggested that an advisory council be appointed to assist EPURA in its plans and goals. Commissioner Pauley asked if the business people would support a special improvement district to help finance a convention center downtown? Swank indicated that there are ways to pay for a convention center or make it pay for itself — that it doesn't have to be an increased tax function, but could be. Commissioner Moss stated that she felt Swank and the other merchants were indicating to EPURA that they should find the best possible use of that land. Tom Green (Grandpa's) spoke to this same issue and, is in basic agreement with Swank. He is opposed to public money being used for more retail competition. Dennis McMahan, local merchant, said he is concerned about doubling retail space and not doubling dollars. With all the new development going on now and being proposed, can the Town assimilate this rapid expansion of retail? Director Anderson indicated that the BBC study (which is part of the Plan) addressed the absorption rate of square footage. BILLS; It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Moss) that the bills be paid. Motion carried (see attached sheet). COMMUNICATIONS; None TREASURER'S REPORT; It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Frantz) that the Treasurer's report be received into the record. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS; Finance and Budget - Commissioner Hill stated that, per the first computer printout of the 1984 increment, indications are that Boudreaux s figures are fairly accurate, as he had predicted 184,000 and the printout indicates 188,000. Figures are not available, at this time, to compare property tax increment. Commissioner Hill requested Director Anderson to provide an updated, estimated 1985 budget, as soon as possible. Development Committee - It was moved and seconded (Moss-Pohl) that the April 9, 1985 Development Committee minutes be accepted into the record. Motion carried. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority April 17, 1985 Page 2 Circulation - Traffic and Parking - Director Anderson indicated that the Board has narrowed the field of parking areas to 4-5. These are areas which are felt to be feasible and reasonable in cost. The URA will be discussing this with the Town Board in the near future. After meeting with the Town, a series of public meetings will be held. Capital Improvements - Streetscape - Commissioner Ericson stated that the Phase II Streetscape project is on schedule. East Elkhorn will be closed one day next week for paving and patching and Rockwell will be closed this Friday for resurfacing. Chairman Phares directed Ericson to contact Rich Widmer regarding restriping at the post office lot. LIAISON; Planning Commission - Commissioner Moss stated that the Planning Commission met on April 16 and that George Hix has been appointed Planning Commission representative from the Steering Committee on urban growth. The Commission will also appoint a representative from the citizenry and the EVIA will also be represented. Town Board - Commissioner Hill stated that the Planning Commission has briefly discussed vending and that Town Staff has been directed to research the requirements, licenses, etc. and, what other cities are doing in relation to this matter. UNFINISHED BUSINESS; Merchandising Seminar - Sixty people have registered for this seminar and reservations are continuing to be called in to the EPURA office. This seminar is sponsored by Home Federal, First National Bank and Estes Park Bank in cooperation with the EPURA. Deanna Harpham, Visuals, Ft. Collins will be presenting the seminar to local merchants and other interested persons. Submitted Bids for Remodeling Room #213 - Commissioners Pohl and Ericson reported that bids were advertised and three responses received: Hillery Parrack Dan Brown Ron Ellis No bid $8,649.00 $7,984.75 It was moved and seconded (Pohl—Ericson) that EPURA accept the bid of Ron Ellis and enter into a contract with him to do the renovation of Room #213 in the Municipal Building with work to be completed in twenty-one (21) calendar days. Motion carried. Naql Walkway - Steve Nagl was present and displayed a rendering of the proposed facade for the Wheel Bar/Arcade. Director Anderson reported that estimated cost for work on the Nagl walkway would be $15,000 ($12.00/sq. ft.). Mr. Nagl and Mr. Bartlett have agreed to share in the cost at $2,500 each, making a total estimated cost to EPURA of $10,000. Attorney Windholz stated that the Plan specifically provides for this type of owner-participation agreement. Windholz will prepare this agreement. It was moved and seconded (Hill—Pauley) to use funds from the Confluence Park line item in the EPURA budget to complete this work, in that this walkway is sited as a major artery to Confluence Park. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS; Addendum to Heath Contract - Director Anderson_stated that the Nagl walkway work may extend the contractor's deadline to May 31. The Board indicated that this could be covered in a field order request. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority April 17, 1985 Page 3 Football Parking Lot Signage - It was moved and seconded (Moss-Ericson) to allow payment for a sign saying "Free Downtown Parking" (with an arrow) underneath the Estes Park Welcomes You sign, at a.cost of $275.00 Motion ^carried. The above price does not include installation. STAFF; Director Anderson announced that an executive session would be held on April 24 to discuss property acquisition for parking. Anderson also reported on the fire exit situation at the Park Theatre and, although EPURA has not worsened the situation on the outside of the theatre. Board permission was requested to install a partial railing around the "pit" area. It was moved and seconded (Hill-Pauley) that Staff be instructed to take this matter up with Commissioner Ericson, Streetscape Committee Chairman. Motion carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Donna Heifner, Recording Secretary BILLS Town of Estes Park Phone calls from 2/6 to 3/7/85 Utility bill - 2/13-3/12/85 (Watson house - to be billed to DSW) Appraisals George L. Mowery Michael C. Marion West Terra (5 appraisals) Confluence Park Douglas Houston - March 1985 Phase II Streetscape Jim's Wrecker Service Empire Labs Empire Labs Heath Construction Co. (bond draw) DSW - 2/25-3/24/85 (bond draw) Insurance Blue Cross-Blue Shield Delta Dental Accounting Business Management Services Jerry Boudreaux - interim billing for audit services for 1984 and conferences re: tax increment bond trust funds Legal J. A. Windholz - 2/27-3/27/85 Travel Anne Moss — CDDA Workshop — Aurora (mileage, lunch, registration) Charles Phares - Ft. Collins (Court) Anderson — Boulder — Confluence Park Anderson — Boulder — Confluence Park Advertising Trail Gazette Misc. Rowe Heating (propane) (to be billed to DSW) TOTAL $75.89 98.90 174.79 225.00 2,500.00 2,300.00 5,025.00 4,084.65 50.00 825.00 355.00 133,582.00 5,269.51 140,081.51 257.10 40.17 297.27 275.00 2,,100.00 2 ,375.00 3 ,582.80 38.20 17.22 16.76 16.76 88.94 12.00 28.87 $155,750.83