Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1986-08-20BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority August 20, 1986 Commissioners; Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Charles H. Phares, Anne K. Moss, Edward Pohl, J. Milt Ericson, Lyle Frantz, Dale G. Hill, J. Donald Pauley Chairman Phares, Commissioners Pohl, Frantz, Hill, Pauley Director Anderson, Planner Joseph Secretary Heifner Commissioner Moss Minutes of the August 6, 1986 meeting were approved as presented. It was moved and seconded (Pohl—Frantz) that the bills be paid. Motion carried. Treasurer's Report — Copies of the July financial statements were distributed to the Board. It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Frantz) that this report be accepted into the record. Motion carried. The Finance & Budget Committee requests the Commissioner's comments regarding the revised 1986 budget and 1987 budget, recently distributed to the Board. Commissioner Hill suggested the Board meet to discuss a definitive means of reviewing the financial statement and submitted budget simultaneously. Planning Commission - The Planning Commission met on August 19, 1986. Director Anderson referred to his memo to Vicki O'Connor, Secretary, concerning Special Review #86-6. The memo states that the URA has no objection to the double decker bus tour through the downtown area, nor its proposed use of the Welcome Center site. STAFF: Director Anderson reported that the State Highway Department and URA Commissioners have approved the proposed DSW design of the Highway 34/36 intersection. Rich Widmer, Director/Public Works, has recommended the left turn lane (from the bypass onto Hwy. 34 East) be lengthened to allow more stacking capability. According to District Engineer Al Chotvacs, the State Review Board has approved the use of $80,000 for culvert and paving work on this intersection. Commissioner Frantz commended Director Anderson s efforts in negotiating with the Colorado Department of Highways for assistance in funding this project. It should also be noted that Bill VanHorn will be reconstructing one of the islands. Commissioner Hill stated that each year, the Town requests funds from the State Highway Department for certain projects. The URA may, if it so desires, submit its fund request(s) to be included with the Town's annual requests to the State Highway Department. Director Anderson referred to his memo to the Board dated August 19, 1986 re: drainage study of East Elkhorn Avenue and Black (3anyon Creek crossing at Elkhorn, along with DSW's scope of services for this work. Staff believes this study should be performed to determine if corrective drainage measures need to be constructed before beginning Streetscape 3. Following discussion by the Board, it was moved and seconded (Frantz-Hill) that a work release be issued by EPURA under Design Studios West's contract for a drainage study at of $3,500.00. Those voting Yes — Commissioners Pohl, Frantz, , Pauley. Those voting No — Chairman Phares. Motion carried. Director Anderson requested an Executive Session to discuss property acquisition. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Donna Heifner, Recording Secretary