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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - Urban Renewal Authority - Joint Session 1987-07-07BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Joint Session July 7, 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, Godbolt, Hondius, Pauley and Pohl Attending: Also Attending: Mayor Dannels, Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Brown, Dickinson, Habecker, Hix, Chairman Phares, Commissioners Godbolt, Hondius and Pohl Town Administrator/Commissioner Hill, Public Works Director Widmer Executive Director Anderson Technical Planner Joseph Secretary Heifner Absent: Commissioners Ericson and Pauley National Arbor Day Foundation/Tree City USA Program - Commissioner Pohl asked if the Town would be interested in submitting an application for Estes Park's designation as a "Tree City USA". Acceptance as a "Tree City USA" includes national roster recognition, a flag and appropriate signs. Criteria for remaining a "Tree City USA" is the Town's designation of $1.00 per citizen annually for maintenance of landscaping improvements. Application material was provided to the Town Administrator. Information Sign Board - Trustee Barker requested the URA's assistance in constructing an Information Board to replace the banner/signpole removed from Elkhorn Avenue. It is suggested the URA coordinate location of this board with the Chamber of Commerce. West Elkhorn Sidewalk - Trustee Barker received a request from West Park Center merchants regarding continuation of sidewalk along Elkhorn Avenue in front of this shopping center. Commissioner Pohl noted that EPURA's Development Committee has already met and discussed this request and will make its recommendation to the URA Board at its July 16, 1987 meeting. Dark Horse Park/Plaza - Trustee Brown asked the URA if there were any additional plans for commercial development in the Dark Horse Park/Plaza area. Director Anderson stated the status of this issue is the same as previously reported in the Trail Gazette -- that EPURA has no immediate plans to develop the footprint at this location, but reserves the option to develop this area in the future should a developer express an interest and if the economic climate indicates this space should be developed. The area is being designed as park space. Director Anderson stated a Request for Qualifications for the River Corridor has been advertised. Qualifications are due in the URA office on Friday, July 10, 1987 by 4:00 p.m. Maintenance - Trustee Brown stated that, due to the maintenance impact of URA streetscape and related projects on the Town's budget, URA financial assistance is requested. Chairman Phares asked the Town Board for a breakdown of increased costs to the Parks Department budget. Chairman Phares also noted that URA expenditures for upgraded utilities and lighting should be considered when evaluating this information. BRADFORD PUBLISHING GO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Joint Session - July 7, 1987 - page two Streetscape - Several favorable comments have been received with regard to the appearance of the street. Parking Fee - Trustee Brown stated the Town is awaiting legal counsel regarding the URA's request for removal or a moratorium on the $2,000.00 parking fee. Vendors - The URA is preparing vendor regulations/guidelines for submission to the Town. The URA believes vending should occur simultaneously with the opening of Dark Horse Park/Plaza. Another proposed location for vending carts is the Transit/Visitor Center. Future Projects - Trustee Brown asked that the Mayor request the URA to furnish the Town with a future projects list. Highway Intersection - Trustee Dickinson requested the URA monitor/evaluate use of the new flashing yield ahead sign at the Hwy. 34/36 intersection to determine if the sign should be lowered and/or moved closer to the existing yield signs. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Donna Heifner, Secretary