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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - Urban Renewal Authority - Joint Session 1992-01-09BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS TOWN/EPURA JOINT MEETING January 9, 1992 Attending: Trustees Aldrich, Dickinson, Garrett Chairman Pauley, Commissioners Ericson, Godbolt, Henderson, Pohl, Swank Also Attending: Absent: 1991 RECAP/1992 PLANS Town Administrator Klaphake, Ass't. Town Administrator Widmer, Executive Director Anderson, Deputy Clerk Heifner Mayor Dannels, Trustees Barker, Habecker, Hix Director Anderson referred to his December 11, 1991 memo (attached) regarding EPURA's 1991 activities and 1992 planned projects. STANLEY HISTORIC DISTRICT ACCESS EPURA staff has been in negotiations with property owners surrounding The Stanley Hotel. There is present agreement for a new entry into the Stanley Historic District. Director Anderson displayed a drawing delineating the proposed street system, along with design details, including a divided entry, naturalistic landscaping (non -irrigated), a series of light standards similar to those at The Stanley Hotel, a definition wall, fire protection at the rear of buildings where fire hydrants are presently located and a roundabout traffic circle complete with naturalistic landscaping, lighting and bollards at each entry. Landowner negotiations have resulted in a donation of rights -of -way through the Findley property, and access through open space owned by the Colorado Historical Society. The proposed project is scheduled for February Planning Commission review. Construction is anticipated to be completed before July 1992. Completion of these negotiations will result in Safeway's anticipated 10,000 sq. ft. expansion to its present facility. EPURA will bear the roadway cost with financing and engineering services donated by the Stanley Village developer. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Donna Heifner, Deputy Town Clerk epPLANNED uraOGRE55 December 11, 1991 TO: URA Board FROM: Art Anderson, Executive Director RE: 1991 Recap Construction/Acquisition 1. Construction of West Elkhorn Parking Lot. 2. Acquisition of Knoll open space from United Bank. 3. Repair of Big Thompson riverbank. 4. Negotiations regarding Stanley Historic District access. Development Reviews • Lot 44 - Little Prospect Addition. • Macdonalds Coffee and Paper House. • Lot 3A - Prospect Village Subdivision (maze). • Elkhorn Lodge RV Park. • Pink Canopy Restaurant (twice). • Lots 22 and 12, Block 10 (condo). • Lot 4 - Prospect Village Subdivision. Administrative 1. Began EPURA/Town joint meetings. 2. Support of Estes Park Historic District. 3. Support of American Honda Education project. 4. 1991 Memorandum of Understanding. 5. Reserve Fund transfer for gas leak assessment. 6. Audit and budget activities. 7. Processed all paperwork for bond construction fund. 8. Coordination of Phares memorial sculpture. 9. Town 75th Anniversary support. 10. Go-cart lawsuit. 11. Successful conclusion of EPURA-USA lawsuit. Planning • Prepared framework of Plan priorities. • Preliminary design of Post Office riverwalk. • Design of Stanley Historic District roadway and access points. Smaller projects in support of riverwalk and streetscape, such as planter tubs, drainage at 300 Building, and railing behind Brownfield's. 1992 Plans Items to be completed in 1992: • Joint EPURA/Community Development Comprehensive Plan update. • Maintenance of brick pavers on Elkhorn Avenue. • Completion of Stanley Historic District access negotiations.