HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 2004-04-21RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, April 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 April, 2004.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Putney, Commissioners Jarolimek, Little, Steige,
Swank, Wasson, Widmer
Chairman Putney, Commissioners Jarolimek, Little, Swank,
Wasson, Widmer
Clerk O’Connor
Commissioner Steige
Chairman Putney called the meeting to order at 8:01 a.m.
MINUTES.
It was moved and seconded (Little/Swank) the minutes of the regular meeting held
March 17, 2004 be approved, and it passed unanimously.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS.
None.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS.
Commissioner Little presented copies of a League of Women Voters Brochure entitled
Estes Park Home in the Mountains. The informational piece is intended to provide
helpful ideas to new residents on the choices/problems of building a home or renovating
an existing home in the mountains.
STAFF REPORT/PROJECTS.
Executive Director’s Report:
1. Performance Park Restroom Project. The project is still on schedule; block
should be installed this week; and the target completion date is mid-May.
2. Legislative Update: HB 1203 (eminent domain) has passed in the House and
Senate, and has been referred to Committee.
3. AMS Feasibility Study: Staff anticipates a report in near future, and a
teleconference is scheduled this week. Town Board decisions will affect the
Wiest Plaza Project; however, staff does not anticipate a delay of the Project.
4. Wiest Plaza: Discussions continue with DSW. Approximately 95 property
and business owners will be contacted for their input; project start-up is May,
2004.
5. Grand Opening for Kayak Course: A preliminary date for the opening is June
20-21, which coincides with the anniversary of initial dedication of
Performance Park.
6. APA Conference, Washington, DC: Director Smith will be attending this
conference and Commissioners Wasson and Widmer have been designated
key contacts.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority - April 21, 2004- Page 2
COMMISSIONER APPOINTIVIENT - CONDUCT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ANNUAL
REVIEW.
Chairman Putney appointed Commissioners Swank and Jarolimek to conduct said
annual review and present recommendations at the June meeting. Commissioner
Jarolimek will serve as convener, and all Commissioners will be interviewed.
RESOLUTION #350 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATED PICNIC TABLES. RIVERSIDE
PLAZA.
Dir. Smith provided background information and read Resolution #350 accepting an
offer from Rob Woodward/Subway Restaurant in Riverside Plaza to donate four (4)
picnic tables to be placed on Town property within Riverside Plaza. Fire Chief Dorman
has confirmed that the 14’ fire lane in Riverside Plaza will not be adversely affected.
Subway will maintain the area for daily cleaning as necessary and the Town will provide
long-term maintenance. Chairman Putney noted a similar request/acceptance has
occurred in the past and the furniture is for the benefit of the public—this practice is not
reserved for any particular business. It was moved and seconded (Swank/Widmer)
Resolution #350 be approved, and it passed unanimously.
The next regular EPURA Board is scheduled Mary 19, 2004.
Following completion of all agenda items, Chairman Putney adjourned the meeting at
8:22 a.m.
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Vickie O’Connor, CMC, Town Clerk