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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1983-07-06BRADFORD PUBLISHING COM DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority Commission July 6, 1983 Commission: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chairman Charles Phares, Commissioners Larry Helmich, J. Donald Pauley, Edward B. Pohl, Dale G. Hill, Anne K. Moss, Arthur Anderson Chairman Phares, Commissioners Pauley, Pohl, Hill, Moss, Anderson Executive Director Cole, Public Works Director Widmer, Secretary Jensen Commissioner Helmich COMMISSIONERS' STATEMENTS - INTEREST AND BACKGROUND: Chairman Phares gave each Commissioner an opportunity to give his background and the interest he has in the Urban Renewal Authority. Commissioner Anderson stated that his basic interest has been energy conservation and especially solar energy. Commissioner Moss stated she can add little to what was stated in the newspaper, but she is interested in maintaining a vital downtown Estes Park. Commissioner Hill stated that he was a member of the Commission to represent the Town. Commissioner Pohl stated that his background was with the foreign service and administration was his field of expertise with diversification in contracting. Commissioner Pauley stated that the newspaper information was accurate. He is also an active member of the Forward Estes Park Foundation and he is interested in the economic development of the area. Chairman Phares read a letter from Alma Hix, Vice President of the Forward Estes Park Foundation congratulating the new members and offering the Foundation's support. PRESENTION OF THE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY PLAN: A history of the Urban Renewal Development project was presented to the Commissioners giving them a brief overview of the different phases of the Urban Design components. A discussion followed. Director Cole reported that Carl A. Worthington Partnership should be completing the Urban Renewal Authority Plan by July 18th and the Commissioners should have the executive summary by July 20th. ORGANIZATIONAL TASKS: Meeting date and time: After a brief discussion. Art Anderson moved the Urban Renewal Authority Commission meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Municipal Building. Commissioner Moss seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Staff: Commissioner Phares stated that the State Statutes allow the Commissioners to appoint a Secretary/Executive Director. Commissioner Hill stated that Barbara Cole was hired by the Town as Planner and also as the staff person for the Urban Renewal Authority Commission. Ms. Cole stated that she would like to fill this position but requested a recording secretary be hired. Commissioner Pohl requested a job description for the Secretary/Executive Director. Chairman Phares requested that Ms. Cole prepare a brief job description and have it available by the next meeting. No decision was made regarding the recording secretary. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.t DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Urban Renewal Authority Commission - July 6, 1983 - Page 2 By-laws; Ms. Cole reported that she has requested information from the Colorado Municipal League and others who have worked with Urban Renewal Authorities and will have a range of possibilities for the By-laws by the next meeting. Legal Counsel: The Commissioners recommend that Chairman Phares and Director Cole meet with Town Attorney Gregory A. White to discuss the Urban Renewal Authority special requirements in hiring an attorney. Bond Counsel: Chairman Phares stated that although hiring a Bond Counsel will be further down the road, he would like the Commissioners to be considering this item. It was suggested that at the time bond counsel is considered, the Commission request proposals from several firms. Work Program; Director Cole stated that the Commissioners needed to consider a work program to decide what projects will be looked at in this start-up period. They should consider one of two programs - one from now until the end of the year, or one that would encompass the next 18 months. The Commission recommends the 18 month work program. A discussion followed regarding the different project options available such as Confluence Park, lighting on Elkhorn Avenue, pedestrian amenities, and better signage in the downtown area. The Commission would like to consider the lighting, pedestrian amenities and better signage in the downtown area. Director Cole will put together a street lighting and sign presentation to be presented at the next meeting. Budget: Commissioner Hill stated that at present, the Urban Renewal Authority has been using funds loaned from the General Fund of the Town. The estimated commitments to date are in excess of $400,000.00. The loan can be repaid at the first bond issue. The Urban Renewal Authority will be receiving funds from a one percent sales tax, sales tax increment which starts on July 1, 1983, and bond money. The Urban Renewal Authority will have the same budget year as the Town of Estes Park, which is the calendar year. Until the URA is financially able to fund their projects, the General Fund of the Town will loan them money. The Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park will need to pass resolutions periodically to cover the funding for the URA. Chairman Phares appointed the following Commissioners to the Budget Committee: Dale Hill, Don Pauley and Ed Pohl. NEW BUSINESS: Public Relations: A concerted effort will be made by the Commissioners to keep the public informed of the activities of the Urban Renewal Authority. It was suggested that a letter be sent to the different organizations in Town requesting input on the projects being considered by the URA. Commissioner Pauley stated that Forward_Estes Park Foundation will also be sending out a news letter which could include the activities of the Commission. The press will also be instrumental in providing coverage of the URA projects. Riverfront Park: The Town has been working on the design proposal for Riverfront Park with EDAW. Director Cole asked the Commissioners if they felt they should take this project over or ask the Town to complete it. A discussion followed on the overall design of the projects to be included in the Urban Renewal area. The Commission agreed that everything that takes place in the Urban Renewal area should be monitored by the Commission to make sure the pieces fit. Commissioner Pauley moved that the Town continue BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO., DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Urban Renewal Authority Commission - July 6, 1983 - Page 3 with their work on Riverfront Park and that the Council keep the Commission informed of projects going on in the Urban Renewal area. Commissioner Art Anderson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Liability Insurance; Commissioner Hill reported that the Town is working on the liability insurance for the Urban Renewal Authority. Working With Developers: Director Cole asked the Commissioners what their policy should be regarding developers who call and request an opportunity to bid on projects in the URA area. This item will be considered at the next meeting. Other Items; Chairman Phares stated that a Vice-Chairman should be appointed and this will be taken up at the next meeting. Mr. Pat Coyle from the Division of Commerce and Development would like to meet with a Commission member on Thursday, July 7th at approximately 1:00 p.m. Commissioner Don Pauley agreed to meet with Mr. Coyle. Commissioner Ed Pohl suggested that the authority have their own stationery. He also suggested that the Commission consider an Estes Park area logo which would be a symbol of the new progressive Estes Park. A discussion followed. This item will be considered at the next meeting. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Ann E. Jeu^n, Town Clerk