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Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
-^May 4, 1989
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, Klaphake
Steve Jackson/Boudreaux & Jackson, CPA's
Director Anderson, Secretary Heifner
Commissioner Hondius
Minutes of the April 20, 1989 meeting were approved as prepared.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
As a result of numerous citizen complaints. Director Anderson, as a
private citizen, addressed the subject of unsightly newspaper
vending machines in front of the post office planting areas. A
space was designated at the post office for these boxes, but they
have been moved at least twice from their intended location.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Relocation - It was moved and seconded (Ericson-Pauley) the
May 1989 Relocation Committee minutes be accepted into the
record. Motion carried.
LIAISON
Commissioner Klaphake noted the planning process for capital
projects is proceeding on schedule.
A proposed $3,100.00 contribution from the Light & Power Department
to assist EPURA with installation of Courtyard streetlights will be
presented to the Light & Power Committee at its May 4th meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Request for Streetlight - Park Lane Office Building - Director
Anderson referred to a May 3rd memo to the Board detailing
installation costs for this light, along with EPURA's purpose in the
use of decorative streetlighting to define the boundaries of retail
activity along/adjacent to Elkhorn Avenue, allowing visual
identification to the pedestrian. Staff recommends this request be
denied and reconsidered at such time as the library square
streetscape is planned and a determination is made for the need to
extend decorative lights up Virginia Drive.
Commissioner Klaphake noted this is an illumination problem, not an
urban renewal project, and moved the request be referred to the
Town's Light & Power Committee. Commissioner Ericson seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
1988 Audit - Steve Jackson/Boudreaux & Jackson, CPA's presented the
1988 audit. It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Pauley) the 1988 audit
be accepted into the record and the Executive Director be authorized
to submit a copy to the Division of Local Government. Motion
carried.
Resolution Amending the Bylaws - It was moved and seconded
(Pohl-Godbolt) Resolution No. 118 (A Resolution Amending the Bylaws
of the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority) be adopted. Motion
carried.
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Resolution Regarding Relocation Expenses - Sharon Beiker - It was
moved and seconded (Ericson-Klaphake) Resolution No. 119 (EPURA
Approving an Agreement and Itemization Regarding Relocation
Expenses) be adopted. Motion carried.
Resolution Regarding Relocation Expenses - Kathye H. Weber - It was
moved and seconded (Ericson-Klaphake) that Resolution No. 120 (EPURA
Approving an Agreement and Itemization Regarding Relocation
Expenses) be adopted. Motion carried.
STAFF
Director Anderson referred to a request from Western Paytel
regarding placement of a pay telephone in Riverside Plaza.
Following discussion as to other possible locations and whether
other companies might be interested, it was moved and seconded
(Pauley-Klaphake) the Board not pursue this matter and reject the
request of Western Paytel. Motion carried.
R. C. Heath Construction, contractor for the Streetscape IV project,
will begin demolition on Friday, May 5th at the east end of the
project, moving westward to Spruce Drive. Spruce Drive will be
closed for approximately ten days later this month to allow
installation of a concrete pan. Access to businesses and parking
will be maintained.
Rams Liquor Store has received State approval on its change of
location application and will move the end of this week to ^ a new
location at West Park Center. A Relocation Committee meeting is
scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, 1989 at 9 am to review Rams Liquor
Store's relocation claim.
A Request for Qualifications will appear in the May 5th Trail
Gazette. Said RFQ is for installation of electrical conduit and
lightpole bases from Elkhorn Avenue along Park Lane and Virginia
Drive to the Courtyard Shops.
Adoption of a resolution in support of the Englewood Urban Renewal
Authority was postponed until such resolution is prepared by the
Authority's legal counsel.
In July, Director Anderson will address the World Future Society in
Washington, D. C. on the Future of Downtowns.
Commissioner Klaphake requested and the Board approved Director
Anderson’s attendance at the Northeast District of the Colorado
Association of Realtors Conference on May 11, when a segment on
economic development is scheduled.
Commissioner Ericson reported the Rotary Club Board has authorized
purchase of a collectible sculpture.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Donna Heifner, Secretary