HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 2004-11-17RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, November 17, 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 Museum Conference Room in said Town of Estes
Park on the 17th day of November, 2004.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Wasson, Commissioners Jarolimek, Little, Steige,
Swank, Repola, and Wilcocks
Chairman Wasson, Commissioners Little, Steige, Swank,
Repola, and Wilcocks
EPURA Executive Dir. Smith, Deputy Town Clerk Williamson
Commissioner Jarolimek
Chairman Wasson called the meeting to order at 8:10 a.m. He thanked Museum
Director Kilsdonk for the use of the museum conference room.
MINUTES.
The minutes of the regular meeting held October 20, 2004 were approved as submitted.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS.
None.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS.
Chair Wasson dispelled rumors that EPURA paid 2 million for the Bob’s Amoco property
and that they are selling the property for $200,000. EPURA paid 1 million for the
property based on an independent appraisal of the property. EPURA has also been
accused of misusing sales tax revenues to build additional retail space. This is simply
not the case.
STAFF REPORT/PROJECTS.
Executive Director’s Report.
1. Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission conditionally approved variances
and the development plan for the Riverspointe Downtown development.
2. Heath Construction has provided costs for the west corridor plan implementation
which closely reflect the amount bonded.
3. EPURA has been requested to participate in the new parking lot at the visitor
center, specifically parking on the south side of the river, at a cost of
approximately $450,000. If approved by the EPURA board this will limit the
resources available to improve the Wiest parking lot.
4. The contemplated public transportation pilot project in 2005 may require some
assistance with signage, which could be an EPURA contribution to the project.
PRELIMINARY BUDGET FISCAL YEARS 2005 & 2006.
Director Smith reviewed the budget which includes $200,000 a year for operations and
will include the project envisioned for 2005 and 2006. The budget will be adopted at the
next meeting in December.
FINAL DRAFT OF SIGNAGE PLAN.
Terry Stone and Mario Rini of DSW presented the signage plan for the riverwalk. The
overall plan layout and design guidelines were centered on providing knowledge of the
riverwalk and to give directions to community elements of interest. An effort was made
to incorporate the landscape of Estes Park and the history and provide a modern touch.
The next step is to involve sign fabricators to identify the appropriate materials and
determine cost.
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Director Smith stated implementation of the signage will take place next year starting at
the visitor center. Commissioner Wilcocks believes signage should be place along the
MacGregor Avenue corridor and the west end parking areas to direct people to the
riverwalk. Chair Wasson stated the overall plan should function as pedestrian signage
to increase the use of the riverwalk that is currently underutilized and to enhance the
visitor’s experience.
Citing State Statute 24-6-402(4)(d) C.R.S., for the purpose of determining positions
relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for
negotiations, and instruction of negotiators, it was moved and seconded
(Repola/Swank) EPURA enter Executive Session to discuss the item identified
above, and it passed unanimously.
Chair Wasson called a recess of the regular meeting at 9:00 a.m. to enter into executive
session.
Chair Wasson reconvened the regular meeting at 10:10 a.m.
CONTRACT WITH CARDINAL PROPERTIES. LLC FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF
THE BOB’S AMOCO SITE.
It was moved and seconded (Swank/Steige) the contract between Cardinal Properties,
LLC and EPURA be amended to state the property will appraise at a value of at least
1,000,000, and it passed. Those voting “Yes” Steige and Swank. Thoses voting voting
“No" Little. Commissioner Wilcocks abstained. Commissioner Repola had left the
executive session at 9:53 a.m. to honor a prior commitment.
RESOLUTION 358 - AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH CARDNIAL PROPERTIES. LLC FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF THE BOB’S
AMOCO SITE.
Director Smith read the resolution authorizing the chairman to enter into an agreement
with Cardinal Properties, LLC for the redevelopment of the Bob’s Amoco site. It was
moved and seconded (Swank/Little) Resolution #358 be approved, and it passed.
Those voting “Yes" Steige, Little, and Swank. Commissioner Wilcocks abstained.
Whereupon, Chair Wasson adjourned the regular meeting at 10:17 a.m.
Jackfe Williamson, Deputy Town Clerk