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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Joint Session
December 15, 1986
Board of Trustees/Estes
Board of Trustees:
Board
of Commissioners:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Park Urban Renewal Authority
Mayor Dannels, Trustees Aldrich, Barker,
Brown, Habecker, Hix and Laing
Chairman Phares, Commissioners Ericson,
Frantz, Godbolt, Pauley and Pohl
All
Town Administrator/Commissioner
Executive Director Anderson,
O'Connor
Absent: None
Hill,
Clerk
"DARK HORSE" AND POST OFFICE PARKING LOTS - REVIEW OF DESIGN:
Director Anderson displayed two sketches indicating the proposed
design for the "Dark Horse" and Post Office Parking Lots.
Dark Horse Lot - This lot currently contains 120 parking spaces.
In order to construct the river corridor improvements, the lot is
being redesigned to 99 spaces. Two (2) handicapped spaces and
landscaped center island will be provided. The island adjacent
to Rockwell Street will also be landscaped.
Post Office Lot - This lot will be redesigned to increase exist-
ing parking spaces by 30. New concrete curb and gutter will be
installed. EPURA anticipates obtaining all signatures (with
regard to the closing of a portion of West Riverside Drive
between Ivy and Rockwell Streets) for presentation to the Board
of Trustees on January 13, 1987. A second exit from the lot to
Rockwell Street was discussed and Mayor Dannels deferred consid-
eration to the Public Works Committee.
Trustee Barker stated EPURA had recently requested this lot be
overlayed and questioned the responsibility of such a project.
Director Anderson stated it was EPURA's responsibility; should
this project not be funded this year, it will be deferred to a
later date. Designated recreational vehicle parking and parking
time -limits will be deferred to the Public Safety Committee.
Bids will be requested for construction of both parking lots;
however, both lots will not be closed simultaneously. It is
anticipated construction will be completed by Memorial Day.
REPORTS:
Director Anderson reported Mr. Boyd has obtained the services of
an attorney to represent him in the condemnation action of his
building. A firm obtained by. Mr. Boyd is in the process of
appraising the property. The court date to allow EPURA to obtain
immediate possession of the Boyd Property is January 13, 1987;
however, negotiations will continue to settle out of court.
EPURA no other condemnation actions are being contemplated at
this time.
Proposed river corridor improvements include pools for fishing,
water cascades, rock sculpture (stacking of rock shapes), removal
of the former Radio Shack and appliance store buildings, plaza
area structure which will allow emergency and delivery vehicle
access, water feature (fountain), bridges for observation, and
possible "performing area". The Fire Department has reviewed
these plans.
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Heath Construction is in the process of building the "Welcome
Center." Work will begin at the Library in January.
Mayor Dannels expressed the Board's concern in the increased
costs, future plans and the need to inform the general public of
EPURA's activities. Director Anderson reported that in an effort
to increase public awareness, an "Open House" has been scheduled
January 15th. A study session between the Board of Trustees and
EPURA to discuss (1) maintenance, (2) public relations and (3)
future planning will be scheduled.
Director Anderson reported the agreement between Mr. Ed
Grueff/Mountain Man Restaurant Building and the EPURA has not
been executed. Mr. Grueff has requested the four (4) parallel
parking spaces located on East Elkhorn Avenue. Mayor Dannels
directed Town Attorney White to negotiate and prepare a written
agreement with John Phipps, Mr. Grueff's attorney.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk