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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - Urban Renewal Authority - Joint Session 1986-10-07BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Joint Session Board of Trustees/Estes October 7, 1986 Board of Trustees: Board of Commissioners: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Park Urban Renewal Authority Mayor Dannels, Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Brown, Habecker, Hix and Laing Chairman Phares, Commissioners Ericson, Frantz, Pauley, and Pohl Mayor Dannels, Trustees Barker, Brown, Habecker, Hix and Laing, Chairman Phares, Commissioners Ericson, and Pauley Town Administrator Hill, Public Works Director Widmer, Executive Director Anderson, Clerk O'Connor Trustee Aldrich, Commissioners Frantz and Pohl STREETSCAPE III: Director Anderson advised all documents pertaining to the curb cuts along East Elkhorn Avenue have been submitted to Town Attorney White. Mr. Ed Grueff/Mountain Man Restaurant has obtained the services of Mr. John Phipps, Attorney at Law. Mr. Phipps submitted a letter advising that should the Town pursue the curb cuts along East Elkhorn Avenue and eliminate the diago- nal parking, the Town could expect legal action. Mr. Phipps questioned the constitutionality of the curb cut ordinance. Director Anderson advised the major obstacle in reaching an agreement with Mr. Grueff is Mr. Grueff's insistence that the existing diagonal parking remain through the Fall of 1987. Allowing the diagonal parking would delay installation of any streetscape improvements for one (1) year. Mr. Grueff was advised of twelve (12) meetings which were held for the purpose of discussing and resolving streetscape design issues; Mr. Grueff chose not to attend. Having become aware of Mr. Grueff's dissatisfaction of the streetscape plans, URA formulated the following compromise: The eight (8) diagonal parking spaces located on East Elkhorn Avenue would be removed this Winter (1986) and EPURA would construct four (4) parallel parking spaces. These spaces would be designated for winter use only. In return, Mr. Grueff would grant an easement to EPURA in the area between the parallel spaces and the north face of the restaurant building. Physical improvements consisting of sidewalks, trees, planters, etc. would be constructed in the easement by EPURA this winter (Phase I). The parallel parking would be removed at a future date; the exact date would be negotiated. When the parallel parking is removed, planters with trees and shrubs would be constructed in the parking area by EPURA (Phase II). Following a period of linked the removal of of a continuous river Big Thompson River to negotiation, the most recent EPURA proposal the four (4) parallel spaces to completion walkway from East Riverside Drive along the the Grueff property. Director Anderson reported on a recent conversation with the State Highway Department concerning design of Streetscape III. The Department is very pleased with the design, particularly the BRADFORO PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Joint Session - October 7, 1986 - Page two elimination of the eight (8) diagonal parking spaces adjacent to the Mountain Man Restaurant. Discussion followed with the Board of Trustees requesting Town Attorney White submit a legal opinion on the closing of the curb cuts along East Elkhorn Avenue, stating the Town would proceed with the preparation of a curb cut ordinance. With regard to the Library, Director Anderson requested direction pertaining to the sidewalk, curb and gutter. The area in ques- tion would detract from Streetscape III if the old sidewalk, etc. would remain in place due to relocation or construction of a new library building. Contingent upon EPURA supplying a cost esti- mate, the Board of Trustees recommends EPURA proceed with construction of a new sidewalk, curb and gutter for the area located in front of the Library. EPURA REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE TWO POLES USED TO DISPLAY BANNERS: Director Anderson reported the two poles used to display banners across East Elkhorn Avenue are causing existing concrete to displace due to "wind loading." The banners could be displayed from the second story mansard of the Municipal Building, placing a banner on the east side of the building, or the south side of the Municipal Building facing Elkhorn Avenue. Discussion fol- lowed concerning replacement of the existing poles with such items as a "message board" which could possibly be located on the traffic island at the Highway 34/36 Intersection or kiosk. The Board of Trustees recommends EPURA remove the aforementioned poles contingent upon EPURA obtaining a location for a message board. EPURA REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PLACE "RV" PARKING SIGNS: In an effort to direct recreational vehicles away from the Post Office Parking Lot and into the municipal parking lot east of the Municipal Building, EPURA requested authorization to place signs stating "RV Parking Only". The Board of Trustees suggested EPURA place the signs; however, the east lot will not be re -striped to accommodate such vehicles. WELCOME CENTER - REDESIGN OF PARKING LOT #8 TO ACCOMMODATE BUS TRAFFIC: Public Works Director Widmer presented a sketch indicating a new design for Parking Lot #8 (Municipal Building) which will accom- modate bus traffic from the Welcome Center. The buses could gain access into the parking lot from the north side of the Municipal Building. The Board of Trustees approved the redesign of Parking Lot #8. RIVER CORRIDOR - PARKING: During river corridor construction, 38 private parking spaces will be removed. A total of 45 spaces are currently located on the Boyd and Benedict Properties; EPURA can replace 6 - 7 spaces. EPURA will pay the Town $2,000/parking space as required in the Town's Zoning Regulations; however, EPURA requested the funds be re -allocated to EPURA for repaving/construction of the Post Office Parking Lot. The Board of Trustees took this matter under advisement. REPORTS: Trustee Habecker requested EPURA investigate Parking Lot #2 (Estes Country Kitchen) and the adjacent traffic signal light in BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Joint Session - October 7, 1986 - Page three an effort to improve traffic circulation. Director Anderson will conduct such an investigation and advise as soon as possible. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk