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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1987-05-21BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority ^ay 21, 1987 Commissioners: Attending: Also Attending; Absent: Charles H. Phares, Milt Ericson, Jim Godbolt Dale G. Hill, Pieter Hondius J. Donald Pauley, Edward B. Pohl Chairman Phares, Commissioners Ericson Hondius, Pauley, Pohl Executive Director Anderson Technical Planner Joseph Secretary Heifner Commissioners Godbolt, Hill Minutes of the May 7, 1987 meeting were approved as presented. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Nancy Johnson/Karmel Korn Shoppe located at 140 East Elkhorn Avenue was present to address the Board regarding vending in the downtown area. She specifically requested information on proposed regulations, number of carts and the period of time in which carts could operate. Chairman Phares noted that the request was premature. EPURA Staff is preparing vending guidelines for URA Board review, after which public hearings will be held, followed by Planning Commission and Town Board review. BILLS It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Pauley) that the bills be paid. Motion carried. TREASURER'S REPORT Commissioner Pohl requested that the April 1987 financial report be accepted into the record, with the following correction; CD #136 be placed in the General Fund rather than the Capital Projects Fund. COMMITTEES Capital Improvements - Director Anderson reported that the streetscape project is substantially complete. Commissioner Ericson requested a ceremony be held, dedicating the recently completed Visitor/Transit Center, Streetscape 3 and Hwy. 34/36 intersection. Following discussion, it was determined that a dedication ceremony should be scheduled after the Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep family sculpture is in place at the East Entry. Orders continue to be received for purchase of limited edition miniatures. Once the initial twenty collectibles of each grouping are sold or, after June 30 (whichever is earlier), the cost of the collectibles will increase. Forward Estes Park Foundation is acting as agent for the sale of these collectibles. Director Anderson reported that two bids were received for painting of the Riverside bridge, four lightpoles, the T-sign and backs of signs at intersection, and other minor sign painting. The following bids were received; R&D Painting Ron Ellis Painting $3,155.00 $1,816.00 It was moved and seconded (Ericson—Pauley) that Staff be authorized to accept the bid from Ron Ellis Painting at a cost of $1,816.00. Motion carried. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority - May 21, 1987 - page two One bid was received for gutter fabrication/installation at the south end of the Municipal Building/Transit Center site. Robin Andres, Seamless Gutter, submitted a bid of $220.00. It was moved and seconded (Ericson—Hondius) that Staff be authorized to accept the bid of Robin Andres at a cost of $220.00. Motion carried. Director Anderson asked for authorization to solicit telephone bids regarding removal of the Appliance Store foundation and subseguent filling/stabilization of the area, in addition to the Radio Shack building site at a not-to-exceed cost of $4,500.00. It was moved and seconded (Pauley-Hondius) that Staff be authorized to solicit bids and proceed at a not-to-exceed cost of $4,500.00. Motion carried. It was noted that this project will signal the beginning of river corridor construction. Staff will prepare a recommendation to the Development Committee for management of this area. Commissioner Pohl noted that, although the post office parking lot construction is complete (with the exception of landscaping), the public should be made aware of traffic flow within the lot and, at the access points. Commissioner Pohl suggested that the Public Works Department again be requested to paint arrows at the entry/exit points. Completion of landscaping in the plaza area in front of the post office is scheduled for June 15. There being no further business, an Executive Session was requested to discuss property acquisition. There being no objection, the meeting adjourned to Executive Session. Donna Heifner, Recording Secretary