HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 2005-05-18RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, May 18, 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 18th day of May, 2005.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Wasson, Commissioners Ericson, Little, Steige,
Swank, Repola, and Wilcocks
Chairman Wasson, Commissioners, Ericson, Repola, Steige,
Swank and Wilcocks
EPURA Executive Dir. Smith, Deputy Town Clerk Williamson
Commissioner Little
Chairman Wasson called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
MINUTES.
The minutes of the regular meeting held April 20, 2005 were approved.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS.
Eric Blackhurst, 1620 Raven Circle, shared some rumors heard “on the street” relative
to the redevelopment of the Bob’s Amoco site; some people believe EPURA gave the
land to Cardinal Properties, LLC with no compensation; the Riverspointe Downtown
building is 5 ft. wider than approved by Planning Commission: Wiest St. will be closed
and gated; the Wiest parking lot will be paid parking; and the Town/EPURA is funding
Cardinal Properties, LLC. The Trail Gazette’s article did clarify some of these issues.
Chair Wasson dispelled these rumors stating the land was not given to Cardinal
Properties, LLC and EPURA will recoup its investment in the property through the sale
of its condo in Riverspointe Downtown; the building is built to code and as approved by
the Planning Commission with one minor variance approved; Wiest Dr. will be functional
with 2-way traffic and a sidewalk; Wiest parking lot will not be a paid parking lot; and the
Town/EPURA is not financing Cardinal Properties.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS.
Commissioner Ericson stated it is a pleasure to serve on the commission.
Commissioner Swank welcomed Commissioner Ericson.
Chair Wasson will present a class on financing for nonprofits on Saturday June 14th in
Room 210 of the library,
interested in attending.
Please contact Steve Mitchell at the library if you are
PRESENTATION FOR A MULTIPURPOSE SPORTS FACILITY - TERRI PARENTI
Terri Parenti, Estes Valley Recreational Foundation President, informed the board the
primary purpose of the foundation is to develop a community recreational facility. A site
has been identified in Stanley Park with the design and floor plans already established
at an estimated cost of 1.2 million. Grant applications have been submitted to the
Gates Foundation ($100,000) and the El Pomar Foundation ($100,000). An EVPRD
mill levy increase could raise $500,000. The foundation is requesting funding from
EPURA in the amount $400,000 to $500,000. Mr. Parenti suggested that this project
would help EPURA improve its image with the community.
WEST END IMPROVEMENT UPDATE - NOEL LANE
Mr. Lane will present an update on the west end improvements next month.
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CONTRACT TO PURCHASE RIVERSPOINTE CONDOMINIUM
A contract was signed by Mike Oline, CACEP President, and Al Wasson, EPURA
Chairman, to purchase the EPURA condominium at Riverspointe Downtown. Earnest
money was provided and will be held in an account by Anderson Realty.
STAFF REPORT/PROJECTS.
Executive Director’s Report.
1. Riverspointe Downtown is not on schedule; however, the sidewalks and Wiest
Street will be functional by Memorial Day. Heath is working towards a June 9th
completion date.
2. Goal Team #4 has been working to extend EPURA to 2008 and this process is
looking promising.
3. The Visitor Center had a groundbreaking ceremony on May 20th for the new
building.
4. The Knoll Willow Overlook will be dedicated on June 2nd.
Commissioner Repola suggested EPUF^ pay for the business license for those
businesses within the construction area of Riverspointe Downtown. This construction
has been inconvenient due to the closing of Wiest Street. Director Smith stated that
attorney Windholz has advised EPURA not to compensate businesses owners.
Chairman Wasson stated the board will take it under consideration.
RESOLUTION 365 - APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL FROM HEATH CONSTRUCTION
TO REMEDY DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPE PROBLEM AT PERFORMANCE PARK.
Director Smith read Resolution #365 authorizing the Chairman to enter into an
agreement with R.C. Heath Construction Company to accomplish drainage, hardscape
and landscape improvements at Performance Park. Performance Park has been very
successful leading to the need for upgrades. Heath has proposed completion of the
upgrades by June at a cost not to exceed $21,496. It was moved and seconded
(Swank/Repola) Resolution #365 be approved, and it passed unanimously.
Citing State Statute 24-6-402(4)(f) C.R.S. and not involving: any specific employees
who have requested discussion of the matter in open session; any member of the Town
Board (or body); the appointment of any person to fill an office of the Town Board (or
body); or personnel policies that do not require discussion of matters personal to
particular employees, it was moved and seconded (Repola/Ericson) EPURA enter
Executive Session to discuss the item identified, and it passed unanimously.
Chairman Wasson called a recess of the regular meeting at 9:00 a.m. to enter into
Executive Session.
Chairman Wasson reconvened the regular meeting at 9:25 a.m.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ANNUAL REVIEW AND CONTRACT EXTENSION.
The employment agreement between the Board of Commissioners of the Estes Park
Urban Renewal Authority and Williard L. Smith and exhibit A were reviewed. It was
moved and seconded (Steige/Swank) to approve the employment agreement and
exhibit A as amended, and it passed unanimously.
Whereupon, Chairman Wasson adjourned the regular meeting at 9:32 a.m.
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Jackie Williamson, Deputy Town Clerk