HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 2002-11-20RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
'^Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, November 20, 2002
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the ESTES PARK URBAN RENEWAL
AUTHORITY of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting
held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 20th day of
November 2002.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending;
Absent:
Tamara Jarolimek, Irene Little, Richard S. Putney, Paula
Steige, Gerald W. Swank, Al Wasson, Rich Widmer
All
Executive Director Smith, Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
None
Chairman Putney called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m.
MINUTES.
It was moved and seconded (Swank/Little) the minutes of the regular meeting held
October 16, 2002 be approved, and it passed unanimously.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS.
None.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS.
Commissioner Little briefed the Committee on the conclusions reached at the Colorado
State University Climate Change Study held November 7th. Areas discussed include
climate models; wildlife, vegetation, environmental, and economic impacts: wildfire
statistics: survey results; coping and education strategies; and transportation and
parking Issues.
STAFF REPORT/ PROJECTS.
Executive Director’s Report. (1) On November 12, 2002, The Town Board approved
a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) granting an extension for repayment of the
Light and Power Enterprise funds used to purchase the Bob’s Amoco property until
December 31, 2003. Discussions continue with Szymanski/Ray, elected officials, and
merchants regarding development options for the property and all options are being
explored. (2) The final Performance Park construction meeting is scheduled November
21st.
Decorative Streetlight Replacement Program Report. Light & Power Director
Matzke and Secretary Button presented the voting results from the Bond Park
Decorative Lighting project that concluded November 8th. The Streetlight Committee
recommended the following specifications for the new light fixtures: Town Commons-
style fixture with clear lens, 10-ft. fluted tapered steel pole, smooth gloss finish, color-
corrected metal halide, 3000° K, 80+ CRI, and horizontal cut-off. Installation of the new
fixtures will begin in Performance Park. It was moved and seconded
(Steige/Jarolimek) to endorse the recommendation by the Streetlight Committee as
presented above, and it passed unanimously.
Signage/Marketing Committee Report. Commissioner Wasson presented a
PowerPoint presentation summarizing the findings of this Committee. Areas discussed
include the Riven/valk sign project and icon components, signage display, and
marketing. The Committee will provide the icon design parameters to the Board and
Executive Director Smith. Director Smith will prepare a resolution for Board approval at
the December meeting. On behalf of the Board, Chairman Putney expressed
appreciation to Commissioners Wasson, Little, and Swank for their efforts on this
project.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority - November 20, 2002- Page 2
PEDESTRIAN CONNECTION BETWEEN MORAINE AVE. AND W. RIVERSIDE DR. -
OFFER OF EASEMENT AND CONSIDERATION REQUEST. Andy Andrews,
representing Brenda and Larry Beal (owners of the Old Gaslight Pub at 246 Moraine
Ave.), presented a 10’ easement offer and pedestrian walkway request between
Moraine Ave. and W. Riverside Dr. to be located along the edge of the Beal’s property.
The proposed 160' walkway rises 25’ in elevation and would replace an existing private
walkway located on the property. Areas discussed include ADA requirements and
design options. The Board will consider this request during its goal/priority setting
meeting in January.
RESOLUTION #322 - AMEND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH DESIGN STUDIOS WEST - APPROVAL. Director Smith read
Resolution #322 amending the Construction Administration Services Contract with
Design Studios West. It was moved and seconded (Swank/Widmer) Resolution #322
be approved, and it passed unanimously.
CONTINUATION OF BUDGET DISCUSSIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2003 AND 2004.
Director Smith reported that the 2003/2004 Budget will be presented at the December
18th meeting.
There being no further business, Chairman Putney adjourned the meeting at 9:50 a.m.
The next regular meeting will be December 18, 2002.
Rebecca van Deutekom, CMC, Deputy Town Clerk