HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 2003-11-19Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, November 19, 2003
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 19th day of
November 2003.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Putney, Commissioners Jarolimek, Little, Steige,
Swank, Wasson, Widmer
All
Executive Director Smith and Recording Secretary
Williamson
None
Chairman Putney called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
MINUTES.
It was moved and seconded (Little/Jarolimek) the minutes of the regular meeting
held October 15,2003 be approved, and it passed unanimously.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS.
None.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS.
Commissioner Wasson noted the Oct/Nov addition of Country magazine featured
Commissioner Jarolimek holding a pumpkin.
STAFF REPORT/ PROJECTS.
Executive Director’s Report. 1) Performance Park won the Associated Contractors of
Colorado ACE award. 2) Placement of the Enos Mills Sculpture to be heard by Public
Works Committee this week. Photos of the sculpture were available to view. 3) Mayor
Baudek has suggested a plaque be placed at the Performance Park site recognizing Mr.
Molander’s donation of the land. Plaque design and cost were discussed. 4) Town
Board approved the Performing Arts Center Feasibility Study. Design Studio West and
Thorp Associates have begun discussion on the design of Wiest Plaza and the
Riverwalk connection across Moraine Avenue and West Elkhorn Avenue. A proposal is
expected to be presented at the December meeting for consideration. 5) Rocky
Mountain National Park recently provided a bus tour from the Municipal Building to Bear
Lake. The Park Superintendent is interested in developing a joint transportation venture
with the Town. 6) Discussed a perceived traffic problem with a downtown location of
the proposed performing arts theater.
SIGNAGE/MARKETING PROJECT.
Commissioner Jarolimek stated the committee decided one graphic image was needed
for the Town which could be used for signage and for advertising nationally and locally.
She noted the committee tried to keep the design simple yet recognizable in all
situations. The components of the image and the colors could be separated and
combined to use for special events, advertisement, and kiosks downtown. The kiosks
would direct the public with maps and schedules of upcoming events, etc. The
Commissioners agreed that a common image is needed. Commissioner Wasson also
stated the design committee tried to develop an image that had little variability for
interpretation. Commissioner Jarolimek advised that the advertising department of the
Town is in full support of the current design. Committee members will meet with Town
Board members to get their feedback on the proposed signage design. Chair Putney
acknowledged the committee members for all their hard work.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
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FY 2004 BUDGET.
Director Smith advised the flow of funds has been simplified. The Town will decide how
much of the tax increment money will go into the Community Redevelopment Fund. He
reviewed the different funds and line items for the budget. He noted EPURA has 2.5
million in bond money to spend over the next 5 years. He stated there are 3 to 3.5
million in reserve for planning and projects.
There being no further business, Chairman Putney adjourned the meeting at 9:13 a.m.
The next regular meeting will be December 17, 2003.
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J^kie Williamson, Recording Secretary