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Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
^December 15, 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
Director Anderson, Planner Joseph
Secretary Heifner
Commissioner Ericson
Minutes of the December 1, 1988 meeting were approved as prepared.
It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Klaphake) that the bills be paid.
Motion carried.
TREASURER1S REPORT - It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Hondius) that
the November 1988 financial report be accepted into the record.
Motion carried.
COMMITTEES
Circulation - Director Anderson summarized the December 7, 1988
Circulation Committee minutes, wherein the Committee
reviewed/discussed the concept and various types of information
transfer systems. It was moved and seconded (Pauley-Klaphake) that
the minutes be accepted and that Dan Heifner/Consultant be
reimbursed for his time spent at the meeting in the amount of
$35.00. Motion carried.
Director Anderson reported a brief research of Cable Systems'
Channel 8 indicates its capability is minimal. He and Commissioner
Klaphake will meet with the Denver cable representative next week
regarding possible upgrading/usage of a public access channel to
disseminate information to the public. Commissioner Hondius
suggested EPURA finance any required equipment to upgrade the
channel and the Chamber of Commerce manage said channel.
LIAISON
Ice House Water Tap - Commissioner Hondius declared a conflict of
interest. The December 13, 1988 Town Water Committee minutes
recommend EPURA transfer said tap to William Watson and, in turn,
the Town will offer EPURA an additional tap at no charge.
Following lengthy discussion, it was moved and seconded
(Pauley-Klaphake) the Board accept the Water Committee's
recommendation. Those voting "Yes" Commissioners Godbolt, Pauley,
Klaphake. Those voting "No" Chairman Phares, Commissioner Pohl.
Those "Abstaining" Commissioner Hondius.
Paul Talmey/Talmey Research will present the telephone survey's
final results at a Town/EPURA joint meeting scheduled for Friday,
January 13, 1989 at 12:00 noon in Room 100 of the Municipal
Building.
NEW BUSINESS
Director Anderson requested a Development Committee meeting with the
entire Board at this time to discuss:
1) 201 Park Lane - The owner of this property approached the
Authority with proposed plans for changing the building's entry
image and requests a streetlight and bench be installed by EPURA.
The owner will install conduit and pay for electricity to the
streetlight. Commissioner Pohl recommended the agreement with the
property owner contain a provision that the light be timed to turn
on/off at appropriate hours.
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Commissioner Hondius indicated this type of public/private
partnership is encouraged.
The Board instructed Staff to meet with Light & Power Director
Dekker to ascertain any potential problems, i.e. illumination,
replacement of bulbs, etc. Approximate cost of the amenities,
excluding installation; streetlight - $1000.00; bench - $750.00.
Chairman Phares recommended EPURA retain ownership of the
aforementioned amenities.
On December 13, 1988, the Town Board approved the proposed sidewalk
encroachment. The Board directed Staff to pursue this matter with
the property owner and report at the January 5, 1989 meeting.
2) River Projects - The Board authorized Staff to obtain proposals
from qualified consulting engineers with respect to basic hydraulic
analyses needed to proceed with planning/design of a river walkway
along the Big Thompson River from East Riverside Drive, eastward to
the Hwy. 34/36 intersection.
NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
It was moved and seconded (Hondius-Pauley) Staff be authorized to
prepare/mail an advertisement to galleries dealing in bronze
sculptures to ascertain interest in marketing the Mountain Legacy
collectibles. Motion carried. Artist Dan Ostermiller concurs with
the idea and Commissioner Pohl recommends the gallery agreement
contain a provision that price integrity of the collectible will be
maintained.
STAFF
Staff will prepare a resolution for Board adoption at the January 5,
1989 meeting changing EPURA's meeting day and time to the first and
third Wednesdays of each month at 8:00 a.m.
Director Anderson will order a framed picture of Riverside Plaza for
the URA office.
There being no further business. Director Anderson requested an
Executive Session to discuss property acquisition. There being no
objection. Chairman Phares adjourned the meeting to Executive
Session.
Donna Heifner, Secretary