HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 2005-02-16RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, February 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 at Rocky Mountain Nature Association Conference Center
on the 16th day of February, 2005.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Wasson, Commissioners Jarolimek, Little, Steige,
Swank, Repola, and Wilcocks
Chair Wasson, Commissioners, Little, Repola, Steige,
Swank, and Wilcocks
EPURA Executive Dir. Smith, Bus. Dev. Director Pickering,
Trustee Pinkham, Planner Shirk, Deputy Town Clerk
Williamson
Commissioner Jarolimek
Chairman Wasson called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. He welcomed all in
attendance and everyone introduced themselves.
MINUTES.
The minutes of the regular meeting held January 19, 2005 were approved.
COMMUNITY COIVIIVIENTS.
None.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS.
Commissioner Wilcocks stated the west end corridor is improving with the
redevelopment of Bob’s Amoco.
Commissioner Little stated the League of Women Voters presentation on "Home Rule"
on February 9th was well attended.
Chair Wasson and Executive Dir. Smith presented a status report of EPURA programs
to the Planning Commission at their February 15th meeting. A PowerPoint presentation
on “Grading the States 2005” was presented to the Board. Each state is evaluated in
four categories: money, people, infrastructure, and information. Colorado received a
below average of C- in money and an overall grade of a C+
STAFF REPORT/PROJECTS.
Executive Director’s Report.
1. Riverspointe is on schedule. A pre-construction meeting with Heath was held on
February 15th to ensure the ambitious schedule of Memorial Day completion is
accomplished.
2. Executive Dir. Smith attended CML work session to discuss current bills in front
of the Legislature for the 2005 year that may negatively impact EPURA.
COMMISSIONER JAROLIMEK RESIGNATION.
Chair Wasson read Commissioner Jarolimek’s resignation letter to the Board. The letter
will be forwarded to the Mayor and the Trustees.
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It was moved and seconded (Steige/Swank) Commissioner Jarolimek’s resignation
be approved, and it passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 363 - AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT
WITH DESIGN STUDIOS WEST TO ASSIST IN IMPLEMENTATION OF SIGNAGE
PLAN.
Director Smith read Resolution #363 authorizing EPURA to execute a contract with
DSW to assist in implementation of the signage plan at an estimated cost not to exceed
$9,000.00. It was moved and seconded (Repola/Swank) Resolution #363 be
approved, and it passed unanimously.
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
(Swank/Steige) EPURA enter Executive Session to discuss the item identified
above following the completion of the Goal Setting Retreat, and it passed
unanimously.
Whereupon Chairman Wasson adjourned the regular meeting to the Goal Setting
Retreat followed by the Executive Session at 9:37 a.m.
The next regular meeting will be March 16, 2005.
Jackie Williamson, Deputy Town Clerk