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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - Urban Renewal Authority - Joint Session 1986-11-04BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Joint Session Board of Trustees/Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority November 4, 1986 Board of Trustees: Mayor Dannels, Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Brown, Habecker, Hix and Laing Board of Commissioners: Chairman Phares, Commissioners Ericson, Frantz, Godbolt, Pauley, and Pohl Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Mayor Dannels, Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Brown, Hix, Laing, Chairman Phares, Commissioner Ericson Town Administrator Hill, Public Works Director Widmer, Executive Director Anderson, Clerk O'Connor Trustee Habecker, Commissioners Frantz, Godbolt, Pauley, and Pohl DISPOSITION OF "JOEL ESTES" STATUE - DISCUSSION: Mr. Barry Myers, Special Events Committee/Chamber of Commerce reported the statue of Joel Estes had been completed. Discussion followed regarding disposition. Director Anderson stated place- ment could be designed into the "Welcome Center." The original intent was to place the statue on a pedestal approximately 8' high. A pathway leading to the statue could be included during the design stage of the Center. The Estes Park Historical Museum has expressed an interest in housing the statue until such time as a permanent location could be determined. A total of $701.25 in donations was collected while the sculptor was working on the statue; the Estes families will be conducting fund-raising events to collect donations, with a minimum donation expected to be $1,500. The Trustees expressed a desire to view the statue prior to determining its final location; however, general consensus was to place the statue in the Museum during the winter season. Further action will be forthcoming. STREETSCAPE III - CONDEMNATION PROCESS/BOYD PROPERTY: Mr. Larry Pierce, Estes Silver and Gold, appeared before both Boards questioning a letter which he received concerning a "notice of intent to acquire property" issued by EPURA. The letter advised all occupants of the Boyd property of EPURA's intent to seek title and possession of the property through a lawsuit in eminent domain. EPURA has been unsuccessful in their attempts to acquire the property by negotiation. The Boyd property is included in the Downtown Redevelopment Plan which was adopted by the Board of Trustees. As a tenant or occupant of the property, Mr. Pierce could be entitled to some payment from the owner for his leasehold interest. Mr. Pierce stated he did not desire to be relocated. Estes Silver and Gold has been in operation seven years; since his relocation from Moraine Avenue to Elkhorn Avenue, his business had increased approximately 100%. Mr. Pierce has offered to purchase the building from Mr. Boyd for $450,000. Director Anderson advised negotiations are currently underway with a developer for the property. To date, EPURA has not discussed the possibility of the developer honoring existing leases. When title of the property has been secured by EPURA, public notice will be given to obtain a developer. The developer must meet certain criteria established by EPURA; however, se- lection will occur through the bidding process. Discussion followed, with Director Anderson stating EPURA is willing to negotiate with Mr. Boyd until such time as the lawsuit is filed. Director Anderson will also contact the developer to determine if BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Joint Session - November 4, 1986 - Page two the existing leases could be negotiated. Mr. Pierce was advised he could submit a bid proposal to EPURA as a developer of the property. GRUEFF PROPERTY - EAST ELKHORN AVENUE: With regard to the curb cuts along East Elkhorn Avenue, a letter submitted by Attorney John G. Phipps was presented. Mr. Phipps represents Ed Grueff/Mountain Man Restaurant property. Mr. Grueff is willing to compromise a settlement based on the follow- ing terms: 1. All of the construction would be completed prior to next Memorial Day. 2. The four (4), new parking spaces would remain entirely open for public parking from the time of completion of Streetscape III through Memorial Day, 1988. 3. Said four (4) parking spaces could be closed, except for deliveries, between Memorial Day and Labor Day, 1988. 4. The four (4) parking spaces would remain open each winter from Labor Day through Memorial Day; closing thereafter, commencing in 1989, until such time as the riverscape is completed at the rear of Mr. Grueff's building. Mr. Grueff would either grant an easement or deed for the front portion of his property. The four parking spaces will be hori- zontal spaces, not diagonal. General consensus was a satisfac- tory compromise had been reached and they were in agreement. Executive Director Anderson will contact the State Highway Department and advise. Parking availability dates should coincide with East Elkhorn parking dates. REPORTS Construction of the third phase of Streetscape III should begin by the first of December. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. eL�,w/ Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk