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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Joint Session
April 14, 1987
Board of Trustees/Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
Board of Trustees: Mayor Dannels, Trustees Aldrich, Barker,
Brown, Dickinson, Habecker, and Hix
Board of Commissioners: Chairman Phares, Commissioners Ericson,
Frantz, Godbolt, Pauley and Pohl
Attending: Mayor Dannels, Trustees Aldrich, Barker,
Brown, Dickinson, Habecker,
Chairman Phares, Commissioners Ericson,
Godbolt and Pohl
Also Attending: Town Administrator/Commissioner Hill,
Executive Director Anderson, Public
Works Director Widmer, Secretary Heifner
Absent: Trustee Hix, Commissioner Pauley
DARK HORSE PLAZA - ICE SKATING AREA - Trustee Barker stated the
reply from Design Studios West with respect to an ice skating area
within the Dark Horse Plaza design did not address the Town's Public
Works Committee's request to EPURA Staff -- could a small area be
designed within Dark Horse Plaza on which to skate when that area
freezes. DSW's reply addressed the concept of a skating area on a
much larger scale. Chairman Phares and Commissioner Ericson both
stated that an ice skating area should be large enough for its
proposed use. There is not enough area available within the Dark
Horse Plaza design to allow for adequate ice skating.
Commissioner Pohl suggested a shaded area east of the Mountain Man
Restaurant, noting that Dark Horse Plaza is continuously exposed to
sunlight. It is doubtful any size skating area in the Plaza would
remain frozen for any length of time. Other possible sites were
recommended, but all require a high degree of maintenance. EPURA
will continue to seek input from the Town as the Dark Horse Plaza
design is finalized.
SCULPTURE - HWY. 34/36 INTERSECTION - Chairman Phares stated the
Commissioners feel the Entry Island Sculpture is a necessary part of
the downtown revitalization. It is recommended that a committee be
formed by the Forward Estes Park Foundation to raise funds for the
sale of limited edition collectibles. To ensure timely
installation, the piece will be commissioned immediately. The Urban
Renewal Authority will borrow $50,000 from local banks at 80% of
national prime or 6.2%. This money will be used to commission the
piece and, collectible sales will repay this loan.
Sale of the collectibles will begin at the May 12, 1987 Forward
Estes Park Foundation Seminar.
PARKING FEE - Director Anderson stated the Authority feels that the
parking fee should be re-evaluated and either removed or modified,
making options such as amortization available to those developers
wishing to develop/redevelop businesses in the URA District. A
proposal to place a moratorium on collecting future fees for a
period equivalent to the time the law has been in effect (during
which time no fees have been collected) was also proposed.
Trustee Brown stressed that, although the present parking fee is
acceptable as a means of shared responsibility for increased parking
demand, he would agree with possible options which allow for payment
of the fee over an extended period of time. Trustee Aldrich
suggested the Town might review the parking fee and explore
available options for payment. Mayor Dannels stated that written
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input outlining reasons for modification of the parking fee and/or
available options for payment of the fee would be welcome.
WEST PARK CENTER - SIDEWALKS - Director Anderson reported that
Anthony Ricciardi/Big Horn Cafe addressed the URA Board to petition
for sidewalks in this area. Director Anderson suggests a
cost -sharing approach between the Town, URA and property owners.
Other possibilities from those present included a dedication of
right-of-way from the property owners to the Town which would allow
construction of sidewalk and curb/gutter improvements in this area,
with EPURA contributing amenities such as brick pavers, lighting,
trees, and irrigation.
INFORMATION BOARD - Meetings have been held regarding this subject;
however, no decisions have been reached. EPURA Staff will continue
to pursue this matter and report at the next joint meeting.
PLACEMENT OF JOEL ESTES BUST - The URA requested alternative areas
in which to place the bust of Joel Estes. It is presently housed at
the Estes Park Area Historical Museum. Possible locations include
the Visitor/Transit Center, River Corridor, and other areas which
may be suitable in the future as Urban Renewal project areas are
completed. No decision was reached as to its final placement.
REPORTS - Director Anderson reported that the Dark Horse Plaza
parking lot will be closed for one week, beginning Wednesday, April
15, 1987 to allow paving of that lot. Work on the street,
intersection and parking lots is on schedule.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Donna Heifner, cretary