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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1988-07-21BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority ^July 21, 1988 Commissioners Present: Also Present; Absent: Charles H. Phares, J. Donald Pauley, Edward B. Pohl, Milt Ericson, Jim Godbolt Pieter Hondius, Gary F. Klaphake Chairman Phares, Commissioners Pauley, Pohl Ericson, Godbolt, Hondius Technical Planner Bob Joseph Secretary Heifner Commissioner Klaphake Executive Director Art Anderson Minutes of the July 7, 1988 meeting were approved as prepared. BILLS - It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Pauley) that the bills be approved and the Executive Director be authorized to draw warrants for same. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS - Commissioner Pohl read a letter from Governor Michael Dukakis thanking EPURA for the July 15 Riverside Plaza invitation and stating that due to previous commitments, he would be unable to attend. A letter was read from Don Moeckel/Heath1s Project Superintendent, expressing appreciation to EPURA staff members for their flexibility and cooperative approach while working with him on the Riverside Plaza project. TREASURER'S REPORT - The June 30, 1988 financial report was accepted into the record. COMMITTEES Finance & Budget - The Committee held a preliminary meeting to discuss the 1989 budget. Commissioner Pohl noted recent media reports which state that the overall 1988 sales tax revenues within the State of Colorado are down 2% while Estes Park has realized a 10% increase in sales tax revenues during the first five months of 1988. Capital Improvements - A meeting is scheduled to review an R. C. Heath Construction change order and final payment. STAFF - Planner Joseph noted that Mill Brothers Landscaping will be in Estes this afternoon to complete planting work on the Riverside Plaza project. With the exception of a few minor punch list items to be completed by R. C. Heath Construction, the Riverside Plaza project is completed. A few trees in the big island at the Hwy. 34/36 intersection have been replaced. Ash trees in Phase 3 streetscape will require replacement in the near future. Chairman Phares inquired regarding the status of the sculpture lighting. Planner Joseph reported that Director Anderson requested the lighting consultant loan staff the necessary fixtures to conduct evening tests at various heights/orientations to ascertain desired lighting patterns. There being no further business. Chairman Phares adjourned the meeting. Recording Secretary