HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 2005-11-16RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, November 16, 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
16th day of November, 2005.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Wasson, Commissioners Ericson, Little, Repola,
Steige, Swank and Wilcocks
All
EPURA Executive Dir. Smith, Town Clerk Williamson
None
Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
COMMUNITY COIVIIVIENTS,
None.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
None.
MINUTES.
The minutes of the regular meeting held October 19, 2005 were approved.
RIVERSPOINTE DOWNTOWN CONDOMINIUM UNIT E- UPDATE
Eric Blackhurst/Anderson Realty commented EPURA would take ownership of the
Riverspointe Downtovyn Condominium Unit E at the closing scheduled for November
^^eve Lane/Basis Architecture is working on completing a new condominium map
dividing the space into 4 condominium units. Mr. Blackhurst stated he has had 2
showings of the property to date. An aggressive advertising/marketing program will
ensue with the closing of the property. Currently the condominium has been advertised
locally, along the Front Range and placed on the MLS. He recommended that the
condominium be left in its current state (one large unit) until a firm buyer has been
Identified.
STAFF REPORT/PROJECTS
Executive Director’s Report.
1. Riverspointe Downtown improvements are complete including the replacement of
the broken pavers. The Police Dept, concluded a Cornerstone Engineering and
Construction sub-contractor was partially responsible for the broken pavers;
therefore, they have reimbursed EPURA $4,500.
A traffic engineer has been contacted to review the potential Cleave Street
improvements and advise on effects on the greater traffic circulation system.
The annual retreat has been tentatively set for February 15th at the Rocky
Mountain Nature Association pending assurance that all Commissioners can
attend.
2.
3.
PROPOSED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2006
Director Smith reviewed the proposed budget for 2006 that includes $200,000 for
operations. Legal fees for 2006 are double with the anticipation of upcoming work
relative to the continuation of EPURA past 2008. Chairman Wasson stated a public
notice has been published for the adoption of the 2006 budget at the December 21,
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2005 meeting.
SUNRISE ROTARY PRESENTATION - REPORT.
Chairman Wasson and Dir. Smith presented an overview of EPURA accomplishments,
projects and financing to the Sunrise Rotary.
PLANNING FOR THE WIEST PLAZA RIVERWALK CONNECTION - PROGRESS
REPORT. Chairman Wasson and Dir. Smith met with DSW to coordinate planning
efforts for the west-end corridor of the riverwalk (Moraine/Wiest). Staff will invite all
property owners and businesses to a planning meeting this winter to obtain input on the
concept plans and follow this meeting with 1 or 2 neighborhood meetings. Construction
is anticipated to begin the fall of 2006. It was agreed that copies of the proposed plans
would be mailed to those property owners that are not local or are not able to attend the
meetings.
Whereupon, Chairman Wasson adjourned the regular meeting at 8:46 a.m.
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk