HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 2007-03-21RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, March 21, 2007
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 March, 2007.
Commissioners:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Swank, Commissioners Cope, Ericson, Little,
Repola, Steige, and Wilcocks
Chairman Swank, Commissioners Cope, Ericson, Little,
Repola, Steige, and Wilcocks
EPURA Director Smith, Deputy Town Clerk Deats
None
Chairman Swank called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS.
None
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS.
Commissioner Cope inquired as to the status of pending legislation related to the ability
of statutory towns and cities to create marketing districts. Commissioner Repola stated
the bill appears to be moving forward although, at this time, it has not yet been signed
by Governor Ritter. Also, Commissioner Cope noted that some people have a concern
that the construction along Wiest Drive might have an unfavorable effect on the Duck
Race on May 5th. Dir. Smith offered assurance that the Duck Race will go on as
scheduled and that Heath Construction will be finished with the current phase of
construction by the end of April. Commissioner Cope suggested a press relepe be
sent to the local papers to inform the community about progress on the Wiest Project.
The minutes of the regular meeting held February 21,2007 and the annual Retreat held
February 21,2007 were approved with minor changes.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT.
1. Rotary Project - Dir. Smith reported that Design Studios West has made minor
changes to Roger Thorpe’s preliminary drawings for the Rotary gazebo at Wiest
Plaza and that the Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary will be participating to some
degree in its construction. ^ u
2 RiversDointe Condominium - Broker Blackhurst reported that half of the
condominium space has been leased and that negotiations for the remainder of
the space are underway between WAG Corporation’s leasing agent and a
potential tenant. He indicated that an extension to the sales contract may be
requested to allow time for leasing prior to the commercial appraisal.
3 nonutv Town Administrator Halburnt - Commissioner Repola introduced newly-
hired Deputy Town Administrator Jacquie Halburnt to the Commission and stated
she will be familiarizing herself with EPURA procedures and projects.
4. Financial Report - Dir. Smith provided the Commissioners with an abbreviated
financial report containing a listing of checks written since the last meeting.
Financial Director Steve McFarland will work with Dir. Smith to conipile a
corporate-focused financial statement of revenue, expenditures, and fund
balance through 2006 and a projection for end of year 2007 which will provide
information necessary for funding of future EPURA projects. The Commissioners
requested financial reports from Dir. McFarland two to four times per year.
PROGRESS REPORT FOR WIEST PLAZA.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority - March 21, 2007 - Page 2
Jerry Grandt, Construction Superintendent for Heath Construction, provided the
Commissioners with a project update that addressed water quality and steps taken to
keep sediment out of the downstream flow of the river, Phase I and II concrete walls,
river bank reinforcement, utility trenching, CDOT involvement in regards to the
crosswalk at Moraine Avenue, and daily communication with area property owners. He
stated that signage at each end of the project should be in place by March 26th.
BLIGHT STUDY PRESENTATION.
Terry Ware’s presentation was postponed until a future meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Zach Wheatley of WAG Corporation addressed the Commission to encourage them to
consider the Virginia Drive area as a potential site for future EPURA improvements. He
stated that WAG Corporation owns property at the intersection of Park Lane and
Virginia Drive and presented a preliminary re-development plan for the property. The
proposed multi-use improvements will be to the properties at 201 and 205 Park Lane
and include restaurant, retail, and office space, as well as four residential units. He
suggested a remodel of Bond Park, to include a combination of hardscape and
landscape areas similar to those along the Riverwalk and Performance Park, be
partnered with the Virginia Drive project to cut down on contractor and staging costs.
Chairman Swank informed the Commissioners that in order to address the Blight Study
in a timely manner a need for special meetings may arise. Dir. Smith stated that after
the Blight Study is received he will involve Terry Ware, Bob Joseph, and Jim Windholz
in defining EPURA boundaries and developing a plan to take to the Town Board and the
public for input.
A question was raised regarding pending legislation that would impact urban renewal
authorities. Commissioner Repola stated he is unaware of any new bills and that he will
e-mail contacts at CML for available updated information.
Whereupon, Chairman Swank adjourned the regular meeting at 9:02 a.m.
Cy^hia Deats, Deputy Town Clerk