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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1987-01-08BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority '-^Special Meeting - January 8, 1987 Commissioners: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Charles H. Phares, Milt Ericson, Lyle Frantz, James Godbolt, Dale G. Hill, J. Donald Pauley, Edward B. Pohl Chairman Phares, Commissioners Ericson, Frantz, Godbolt, Pohl Executive Director Art Anderson Technical Planner Bob Joseph Secretary Heifner Commissioners Hill, Pauley A special meeting was called for the purpose of discussing disposition of leases located at the Boyd property, currently under condemnation proceedings by the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authori y. Director Anderson read a proposed policy statement regarding redevelopment of the Boyd property, whereupon Chairman Phares asked for comments. Larry Pierce/Estes Silver and Gold stated he believes the policy is adequate and asked if the Board could set a dollar amount at this time. Commissioner Pohl responded that the Board would work within the financial limits of the Relocation Manual guidelines. Louis O'Riordan stated that the Board's consideration and possible adoption of the proposed policy is illegal. Coimnissioner Pohl said the Board is following the advice of the Authority|s legal counsel. Mr. O'Riordan also objected to the public not receiving a copy of the proposed policy before its adoption and reiterated his past complaint regarding the Board's refusal to personally notify interested individuals of any/all meetings. Mark Brown/Estes Park commended the Board for its expediency in answering this matter and stated this type of policy conveys the feeling and spirit which is in keeping with the character of Estes Park. Mr. Brown recommended the Board adopt this policy and asked if it would carry forward to future condemnation actions. Chairman Phares stated that this policy would be a guideline for the future, in the unlikely event other condemnation actions occur. Chairman Phares noted that the Authority does not wish to condemn property and is still in negotiations with Mr. Boyd. Commissioner Pohl stated, that even if a settlement had been reached early in the negotiations with Mr. Boyd, it is probable that a fpendly condemnation action would have occurred between both parties, clear the property of clouds upon the title. Commissioner Frantz stated that the .reason for this give the tenants an opportunity to choose relocation or remain a their present location. Commissioner Frantz moved that a policy regarding ^he redevelopment of the Boyd property (located at the corner of East Elkhorn Avenue and East Riverside Drive in downtown Estes Park), be adopted. Commissioner Ericson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. A copy of the policy statement is attached to these minutes. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Donna Heifner, Recording Secretary f iT January 8, 1987 Assuming the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority obtains title to the Boyd property, the Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the following policies regarding the redevelopment of the Boyd property at the location of East Elkhorn Avenue and East Riverside Drive in downtown Estes Park. 1) That existing merchants shall be encouraged to maintain their businesses in the Boyd redevelopment project; 2) To accommodate the existing merchants, the Urban Renewal Authority will negotiate with each business in an attempt to reach an agreement to accommodate the needs of each to maintain the business; 3) The Urban Renewal Authority will negotiate business and redevelopment incentives such as terms of leases, lease payments, assistance with costs of improvements, and consideration of acquisition costs of the Boyd property with the merchants and the developer; 4) The developer of the property shall be informed that the redevelopment of the property shall take into consideration the business expenses, costs, marketing and merchandising needs of the existing merchants, with assistance from the Authority, if necessary, as an integral part of the project. 5) The existing tenants shall be required to negotiate and work with the Authority and the developer in accomplishing the mutual goals of maintaining their businesses and redeveloping the Boyd property. 6) Each tenant shall have the option to accept the benefits of relocation, as provided in the Relocation Manual, if he/she chooses not to be part of the redevelopment project, or does not agree with the terms, incentives and benefits of maintaining a business at the Boyd location. 7) No relocation benefits will be provided to a merchant who reaches an agreement to maintain his/her business at .the Boyd location. 8) It is the intent of the Authority to reach agreements with the tenants and the developer and begin redevelopment of the property by June 30, 1987.