HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 2005-07-20RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, July 20, 2005
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 20th day of July, 2005.
Committee;
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Wasson, Commissioners Ericson, Little, Steige,
Swank. Repola, and Wilcocks
Vice Chairman Swank, Commissioners, Ericson, Repola
Steige, and Wilcocks
EPURA Executive Dir. Smith, Deputy Town Clerk Williamson
Chairman Wasson and Commissioner Little
Vice Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
MINUTES.
The minutes of the regular meeting held June 15, 2005 were approved.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS
None.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Wilcocks reported that CACEP purchase of Unit E at Riverspointe
Downtown is progressing well and the public notes should be available next week
CACEP’s open house last week spurred a lot of public interest.
STAFF REPORT/PROJECTS
Executive Director’s Report.
1. Performance Park Sound System — Dir. Smith received a letter from
MountainSong Music withdrawing their proposal to upgrade the sound system.
Signage - Temporary signage has been placed near the Visitor Center for the
riverwalk and parking lots. These signs will be replaced with the official signs as
the signage plan is implemented.
Channel 4 Investigation — Dir. Smith reported all documents requested by
Channel 4 have been sent. No further communication has occurred.
2.
3.
RESOLUTION 366 - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH DESIGN STUDIOS WEST TO PERFORM A PRELIMIARY
PLANNING STUDY FOR THE CLEAVE STREET ARE^ '
Director Smith read Resolution #366 authorizing the Chairman to enter into a contract
with Design Studios West to perform a preliminary planning study for the Cleave Street
area. Discussion was heard regarding the final product, the need to interview adjacent
property owners, and whether or not money would be available to complete needed
improvements. Dir. Smith stated DSW will provide a conceptual plan for the area to
improve the aesthetics and increase parking. He reminded the Commissioners this item
was approved at the annual goal setting retreat last February.
After further discussion it was moved and seconded (Repola/Steige) Resolution #366
be approved, and it passed. Those voting "Yes" Repola. Wilcocks and Steige. Those
voting “No" Ericson.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority - July 20, 2005 - Page 2
RESOLUTION 367 - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH DESIGN STUDIOS WEST TO PERFORM DETAILED PLANNING
OF THE SOUTH PARKING LOT TO SERVE THE NEW VISITORS CENTER.
Director Smith read Resolution #367 authorizing the Chairman to enter into a contract
with Design Studios West to perform detailed planning and preparation of construction
documents for the south parking lot to serve the new visitors center. It was moved and
seconded (Steige/Wilcocks) Resolution #367 be approved, and it passed
unanimously.
Whereupon, Vice Chairman Swank adjourned the regular meeting at 8:50 a.m.
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ie Williamson, Deputy Town Clerk