HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 2004-01-21RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, January 21, 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 21st day of
January 2004.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Putney, Commissioners Jarolimek, Little, Steige,
Swank, Wasson, Widmer
Chairman Putney, Commissioners Jarolimek, Steige,
Wasson, Widmer
Executive Director Smith, Business Development Director
Pickering, and Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
Commissioners Little and Swank
Chairman Putney called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
MINUTES.
It was moved and seconded (SteigeAA/idmer) the minutes of the regular meeting
held December 17, 2003 be approved, and it passed unanimously.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS.
None.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS.
Commissioner Widmer noted that sales tax revenues for November are up 11.9%
bringing the year-to-date revenues up 2.5% from the previous year.
STAFF REPORT/ PROJECTS.
Executive Director’s Report. 1) Director Smith briefed the board on current state
legislation regarding eminent domain. The Colorado Municipal League (CML)
anticipates several bills this legislative session aimed at curbing eminent domain
activities. CML has retained a public relations firm to provide legislators with the
positive aspects of eminent domain. The cost of these services is $20,000 and
contributions are being solicited to offset these costs. 2) The Art Center of Estes Park
is sponsoring the “Enos Mills and Scotch" sculpture dedication on January 31s at 1:30
in Bond Park. A reception will follow the dedication and will be held in the Municipal
Building. 3) An article highlighting the new Kayak Course will be featured in the May
edition of Sunset Magazine. 4) The annual planning/goal-setting session will be held at
the Rocky Mountain Field Seminar & Conference Center on January 30 beginning at
noon. 5) To commemorate Rotary international’s 100 Years of Service, the Rotary s
Community Project Committee is proposing the construction of a Knoll/Willows
Overlook. The cost of the project is estimated at $21,000 and construction should be
completed by fall 2004.
Discussion of Upcoming Economic Development Opportunities. Director Pickering
briefed the Board on the Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) structure and activities.
Areas discussed include the 2003 trends, fulfillment program. Chamber of Commerce
issues, formation of a Marketing Board, advertising, group sales, visitor services, CVB
relocation to the Chamber building, signage, and parking.
CML Contribution Request - Request Approval. As indicated above, contributions to
cover the costs of communicating to state legislators the positive aspects of enninent
domain are being solicited by CML. It was moved and seconded (Wasson/Jarolimek)
that $1,000 be provided to CML for public relations efforts regarding eminent
domain, and it passed unanimously.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority - January 21, 2003- Page 2
RESOLUTION #345 - CONTRACT TO PROCEED WITH DESIGN OF RESTROOM
FACILITIES FOR PERFORMANCE PARK. Director Smith read Resolution #345
approving a contract from Thorp Associates to proceed with the design of restroom
facilities (to include a drinking fountain) to serve the Performance Park area for a fee not
to exceed $6,500, plus reimbursable expenses. It was moved and seconded
(SteigeAA/asson) Resolution #345 be approved as presented, and it passed
unanimously. Director Smith was authorized to involve Heath Construction in the
design process and to expedite construction of the facility. This fee will be expended
from EPURA reserves and not bond funds.
There being no further business. Chairman Putney adjourned the meeting at 8:47 a.m.
The next regular meeting will be February 18,2004.
Rebecca van Deutekom, CMC, Deputy Town Clerk