HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 2003-12-17RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, December 17, 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 17th day of
December 2003.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Putney, Commissioners Jarolimek, Little, Steige,
Swank, Wasson, Widmer
Chairman Putney, Commissioners Little, Steige, Swank,
Wasson, Widmer
Executive Director Smith, Town Finance Officer Brandjord,
Asst. Finance Officer Parrack, and Deputy Clerk van
Deutekom
Commissioner Jarolimek
Chairman Putney called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
MINUTES.
It was moved and seconded (Little/Swank) the minutes of the regular meeting held
November 19, 2003 be approved, and it passed unanimously.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS.
None.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS.
Commissioner Wasson presented two books purchased from the Urban Land Institute
for EPURA’s reference library. Community bv Design: New Urbanism for Suburbs ana
Small Communities and Mixed-Use Development Handbook.
Chairman Putney briefed the board on a recent trip to Rock Rapids, Iowa, including
discussions regarding transportation issues and hiking/biking trails.
Joe Evans/Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) explained changes in his position at
RMNP. He will be working out of the Denver Regional Office, developing the fee demo
compliance program and representing the Park on future transportation planning.
STAFF REPORT/ PROJECTS.
Executive Director’s Report. 1) Construction on the west end has been coimpleted for
this year. Landscaping and stone work will be completed in Spring 2004, 2) De^ of
the Enos Mills sculpture is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, 3) Staff has received
several calls regarding the Trailer Park redevelopment project Citizens are be ng
informed that this is NOT an EPURA project. 4) A goal setting retreat will be scheduled
in January 2004.
RFSOLUTION #341 - ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2004r BUD°^, Dj-?j°r
Smith read Resolution #341 adopting a budget for the fiscal year beginning the 1 y
of January. 2004 and ending the 31st day of December, 2004
for the implementation of said budget. The estimated expenditures for EPURA 2004
funds are as follows:
General Fund
Capital Projects
Debt Service Fund
$359,810
$2,500,000
$990,598
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Public comment was heard from Ralph Nicholas. Items discussed include the sales tax
increment and bond and Tabor issues.
It was moved and seconded (Wasson/Little) Resolution #341 be approved as
presented, and it passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION #342 - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 GENERAL FUND
BUDGET. Director Smith read Resolution #342 amending the fiscal year 2003 Budget
as follows: General Fund from $780,282 to $1,072,085; Debt Service expenditures
from $347,200 to $2,725,799; and Capital Projects expenditures (for cost of
professional services related to bonding) from $0 to $72,310. Director Smith noted that
Tax Increment Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2003 were issued
in the amount of $4,165,000, used to refinance the Tax Revenue Refunding and
Improvement Bonds, Series 1993, (Conference Center) in the amount of $2,445,170
and provide EPURA with approximately $2,500,000 for projects. It was determined by
the Board that it was in the best interest of the Town and EPURA to proceed as
expeditiously as possible in the implementation of the West Corridor Plan in 2003;
specifically the construction of the first phase of the kayak course and adjacent
Riverwalk in the vicinity of Performance Park, an endeavor which expended $291,803 of
the financial reserves in excess of the amount originally budgeted. Concluding all
discussion, it was moved and seconded (WidmerAA/asson) Resolution #342 be
approved as presented, and it passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION #343 - CONTRIBUTING TO THE PLACEMENT AND ENHANCEMENT
OF A SCULPTURE OF ENOS MILLS. Director Smith read Resolution #343 approving
up to $2,000 toward the stone base, placement of the sculpture and preparation of a
plaque to accommodate and enhance the Enos Mills sculpture. It was moved and
seconded (Swank/Widmer) Resolution #343 be approved as presented, and it
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION #344 - APPROVING CONTRACT PROPOSALS TO PROCEED WITH
THE DETAILED PLANNING AND DESIGN OF WIEST PLAZA. A COMPONENT OF
THE WEST CORRIDOR PLAN. Director Smith reported that the next component of the
West Corridor Plan to be constructed is Wiest Plaza, the Riverwalk connection across
Moraine Ave. to W. Elkhorn Ave. Contract proposals have been received from Design
Studios West (DSW) to proceed with the detailed design of Wiest Plaza, and Thorp
Associates to assist with the coordination with the performing arts theater proposed to
be located in the Wiest Parking Lot area. Director Smith read Resolution #344
approving contract proposals to proceed with the detailed planning and design of Wiest
Plaza at a cost not to exceed $78,500 for DSW services and $7,500 for Thorp
Associates services, plus reimbursable expenses in each case. Discussion was held
regarding the construction timeline, public involvement, parkirig, and improvements.
Concluding all discussion, it was moved and seconded (Steige/Swank) Resolution
#344 be approved as presented, and it passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Chairman Putney adjourned the meeting at 8:54 a.m.
The next regular meeting will be January 21,2004.
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Rebecca van Deutekom, CMC, Deputy Town Clerk