HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 2004-06-09RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, June 9, 2004
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 9th
day of June, 2004.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Putney, Commissioners Jarolimek, Little, Steige,
Swank, Wasson, Widmer
All
EPURA Executive Dir. Smith, Clerk O’Connor
None
Chairman Putney called the meeting to order at 8:01 a.m.
MINUTES.
It was moved and seconded (Little/Jarolimek) the minutes of the regular meeting
held May 19, 2004 be approved, and it passed unanimously.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS.
None.
STAFF REPORT/PROJECTS.
Executive Director’s Report.
1. Performance Park Restroom Construction - Update. Construction is behind
schedule: however, the restrooms should be open for the beginning of the
event season.
2. Town Board Goal concerning EPURA - extending beyond 2008. The first
goal team meeting will be held this week.
3. Kayak Grand Opening. Interest on this project has been expressed by 9
News. Working with staff and Gary Lacy on plans for the opening that could
be included with the Bluegrass Concert and Motorcycle Parade June 24th.
4. MacGregor Ave. Parking Improvements. Reported on plans to add 45 more
spaces with a diagonal conversion; funding for this additional downtown
parking was approved by the Town Board 6/8/04.
5. Speaker system along river - Don Widhg. Staff is researching Mr. Widrig’s
suggestion for a wireless system into Riverside Plaza. The existing sound
system along Elkhorn Ave. will be included in discussion/research.
6. Mike Whipp/Ed’s Cantina Redevelopment - Request for EPURA to consider
street furniture in adjacent existing park. Mr. Whipp addressed the Board
seeking consideration of tables, benches, and the like, for the triangular-
shaped park adjacent to the river and his development. Staff has inspected
the site and the request is similar to that of Rob Woodward/Subway. Dir.
Smith was encouraged to proceed with this request for installation this
summer.
Additional comments were heard on the Riverwalk tunnel under Highway 36:
existing lighting is not operating, and the walls could be improved with murals.
Administrator Widmer will investigate the lighting issue.
7. Bob’s Amoco Redevelopment. All were invited to attend a meeting with
Buxton Co. Consultants this morning. The firm couldl assist staff in locating
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retail businesses.
8. Performing Arts Theatre Project. The Town anticipates receiving a report
from AMS at the July 13th Town Board Meeting. The Board’s decision on this
project will have implications on various EPURA projects.
UPDATE - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL REVIEW.
Commissioner Jarolimek gave a summary of the appraisal, adding that Dir. Smith’s
communication skills, research, inter-agency involvement, etc. are superior. It was
moved and seconded (Jarolimek/Swank) the Executive Director’s Performance
Appraisal Report be officially accepted, and it passed unanimously.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Pursuant to relocation plans that include a lengthy departure from Estes Park on a
regular basis, Chairman Putney has submitted his resignation to Mayor Baudek. The
effective date is June 10th. The resignation creates a vacancy in the Chairmanship and
coincides with the regular June Election of Officers. Nominations were solicited.
Commissioner Steige nominated Commissioner Wasson for Chairman. Commissioner
Little seconded the motion, and as there were no other nominations, Chairman Putney
declared the nomination closed. The motion passed 5/0, with Commissioner Wasson
Abstaining.
Commissioner Widmer nominated Commissioner Swank for Vice Chairman.
Commissioner Wasson seconded the motion, as there were no other nominations,
Chairman Putney declared the nominations closed. The motion passed 5/0, with
Commissioner Swank Abstaining.
The Commissioners expressed their appreciation to Chairman Putney for his high-
quality service as a Member and Chairman, noting his demonstration of the highest
ethical and technical standards throughout his tenure.
There being no further business, Chairman Putney adjourned the meeting at 8:36 a.m.
Vickie O’Connor, CMC, Town Clerk