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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Joint Session
Board of Trustees/Estes
May 6, 1986
Board of Trustees:
Board of Commissioners:
Also Attending:
Park Urban Renewal Authority
Mayor Dannels, Trustees Aldrich, Barker,
Brown, Habecker, Hix and Laing
Chairman Phares, Members Frantz, Moss,
Pauley and Pohl
Town Administrator Hill, Executive
Director Anderson, Russell Moore and
Jeffry Joyce/Design Studios West, Clerk
O'Connor
Absent: Commissioner Ericson
STREETSCAPE III PRELIMINARY DESIGN - DISCUSSION:
Messrs. Moore and Joyce/Design Studios West presented preliminary
design sketches for Streetscape III. An excellent public meeting
was held April 30th with land owners and merchants addressing
issues related to Streetscape III. The design of the third phase
of Streetscape is primarily centered upon blending all three
phases together. One design option depicted utilizing the
existing 8' public easement located on the north side of the
street and placing plantings as available on the south side of
the street. The south side of East Elkhorn Avenue presently
provides an 8' sidewalk easement. However, this space is too
narrow to provide pedestrian improvements, such as those found on
the 100 Block of East Elkhorn Avenue. Improvements would include
trees in street grates to provide visual continuity. This
alternative has areas with no plantings because of the large curb
cuts which now exist.
A second design option would be to obtain 4' easements from
property owners to provide additional space for plantings.
It was recommended that existing curb cuts be narrowed, wherever
possible, to allow sidewalk improvements.
Discussion followed concerning the State Highway Department with
regard to the traffic islands located in the Intersection of
Highways 34 and 36; pedestrian crossings with regard to and
"underpass/overpass"; developing land to separate the pedestrian
from vehicular traffic; the possibility of the Town adopting
"access control"; design of a "welcome sign" located near the
traffic islands; drainage; narrowing the open curb cut located in
front of the 7-11 Store; lack of the "medallion treatment" for
Streetscape III, electing to use a brick style giving the third
phase a character of its own; and pedestrian development along
the river.
Mayor Dannels confirmed the Trustees' intention that priority be
given to completion of the Streetscape. By authorizing Option
#2, most concerns expressed in the public meeting would be
addressed. Mayor Dannels requested that the Authority negotiate
with the affected property owners to obtain 4' easements along
the Streetscape III route. Mayor Dannels also stated existing
curb cuts would be narrowed.
An Open House will be conducted May 13th from 9:00 A.M. until
8:00 P.M. in Room 203 to receive comments regarding the river
corridor. All in attendance were urged to attend.
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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
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REPORTS:
Executive Director Anderson reported a verbal land offer/trade
was received. Mayor Dannels recommended the offer be submitted
in writing directly to the Town for further consideration.
Director Anderson requested clarification of the recommendation
made by the Estes Park Planning Commission concerning street
vending. Mayor Dannels recommends the Urban Renewal Authority
Development Committee prepare and submit recommended guidelines
establishing criteria for street vendors. Such submittal could
be in effect for the 1987 tourist season.
Additional research regarding a trolley system has taken place.
At this time an operator has not been located.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk