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Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
»^ctober 20, 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
Godbolt, Hondius, Klaphake
Mr./Mrs. RL Stanger, Sharon Seeley, Ed Casey
Director Anderson, Planner Joseph
Secretary Heifner
Commissioner Ericson
Minutes of the October 6, 1988 meeting were approved as prepared.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION - Park Theater Mall - Ed Casey, representing
the Park Theater Mall owners, presented preliminary drawings for the
Mall's proposed renovation. Mr. Casey indicated the owners will
request from the Town, EPURA or adjacent property owner:
• a deeded easement or encroachment permit, as well as air rights
to construct on and over Town property and other property;
• permission to locate a properly screened dumpster on the east
side of the building;
• a property transfer whereby the owners can construct a new east
entryway in exchange for a landscape easement against the
building; . , (
• the present plaza walkway be elevated to meet the building s new
east entrance;
• permission to erect a Park Theater marquee on the east side of
the building.
Future plans may include display or artifically created windows on
the east side of the building. The owners have expressed a desire
for the addition of pine trees in the proposed landscaping.
Sharon Seeley said that Rich Lubischer/Denver will be the architect
supplying the necessary building plans. Commissioner Pauley
inquired about the possibility of an access from the north river
walkway on the west side of the building. Ms. Seeley said this
would not be possible because it would necessitate removal of a
major Mall retail store, but the possibility exists for construction
of a bridge connecting the north and south river walkways, allowing
the north walkway direct access via the bridge into the west
entrance of the Mall.
Commissioner Hondius questioned the interior sight line and Ms.
Seeley indicated there would be a slight jog in the passageway.^ The
new east access may include retail shops/booths lining both sides
of that entrance. Commissioner Klaphake questioned whether the
building could be kept open at all times. Ms. Seeley said this was
doubtful, due to the increased possibility of vandalism, even with
the use of iron gates over the shop doors. The owners are willing
to explore the possibility of requiring the Mall's retail shops to
remain open until 10:00 p.m. during the Summer tourist season.
Commissioner Klaphake said the Board would apprise Steve Stamey/Town
Planner of the proposed Park Theater Mall renovation and questions
pertaining thereto. Commissioner Pohl complimented Mr. & Mrs.
Stanger for submitting their plans to EPURA early on in the planning
stage and expressed the Board's desire to work with them.
BILLS - It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Hondius) that the bills be
paid. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE - A letter was read from Bill Schechter/Castle Rock
Downtown Committee expressing thanks and appreciation for staff s
tour of downtown Estes Park and slide presentation on September
read from Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Teske1988.A letter was of
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Texas congratulating EPURA
restoration in Estes Park.
on the beautiful improvements and
TREASURER1S REPORT - Commissioner Pohl requested the September 1988
financial report be accepted into the record. Hearing no objection,
the report was accepted into the record. A report will be sent to
Kirchner/Moore and Kutak, Rock & Campbell regarding use of funds
received from the 1988 bond refunding issue, a portion of which were
to be expended on river corridor related costs within sixty days of
the bond refunding.
LIAISON - Commissioner Klaphake reported on items which were
addressed at the October 6 Board meeting;
1) The Town Administrator, at the request of the Library Board,
submitted a written request to Chairman Phares for information
regarding the application of property tax revenues for the proposed
library district included within the Urban Renewal Area.
2) A letter was forwarded to Director Anderson regarding the 1989
Town budget calculations as relates to EPURA. The letter also
requests that Christmas decoration cost be reviewed by the URA
Board.
3) Regarding correct procedure for institution of home mail
delivery in Estes Park, the Mayor is in receipt of a letter from
Congressman Brown which indicates the Town will receive a response
from the US Postal Service within the next two weeks.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - West Elkhorn Streetscape - Director Anderson
reported the design process has begun; however, additional survey
work is required to construct a third lane at the Spruce Drive
intersection, as requested by the State Highway Department. Also,
curb/gutter construction along the north side of Elkhorn will
require contour, flowline and location data on Spruce Drive to Fall
River. Commissioner Ericson, as Chairman of the Capital
Improvements Committee, has rev i ewed/approved staff's
recommendation that this additional survey work be performed. It
was moved and seconded (Hondius-Pauley) staff be authorized to
extend the existing contract with VanHorn Engineering & Surveying in
the form of a work release at a not-to-exceed cost of $1,250.00.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS - Director Anderson reported EPURA has an opportunity
to purchase approximately fifty tons of moss rock at a delivered
cost of $30.00/ton. This rock would be stockpiled near the Town's
Light & Power Shop for future EPURA projects. It was moved and
seconded (Pohl-Pauley) that Director Anderson be authorized to
effect this purchase. Motion carried. Commissioner Klaphake
suggested staff examine the new Light & Power shop site to determine
availability of additional moss rock.
STAFF - During the months of September and October 1988, EPURA staff
conducted a brief survey of visitor opinions and impressions
regarding downtown redevelopment. Seventy-six visitors were
interviewed on Elkhorn Avenue and in Riverside Plaza. Director
Anderson distributed a summary of this survey which indicates that
90% of the respondents feel downtown Estes Park is more attractive
and enjoyable to visit than it used to be. A tally sheet of the
survey questions along with comments/suggestions from visitors was
included with the summary. This information will be forwarded to
the Town Board. The URA Commissioners expressed appreciation to Bob
Joseph and Art/Betty Anderson for their efforts in obtaining these
surveys.
There being no further business. Chairman Phares adjourned the
meeting.
Donna Heifner, Secretary