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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Special Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1995-01-16BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority January 26, 1995 Commissioners: Attending: Also Attending: Polly Gunn, Carl Henderson, George J. Hix, Gary F. Klaphake, Randy R. Martin, Richard S. Putney, Gerald W. Swank Chairman Gunn, Commissioners Henderson, Hix, Klaphake, Martin, and Putney Executive Director Anderson, Deputy Clerk Kuehl Absent:Commissioner Swank Chairman Gunn called the special meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. AUTHORITY BUSINESS Resolution No. 226: Director Anderson read the resolution. Lot 2, Stanley Knoll Subdivision, consists of 9.29 acres and, in the Estes Park Downtown Redevelopment Plan, was designated for public uses such as parking and public buildings. The property is currently for sale on the open market by the owners, UAC Partnership in Greeley. An appraisal has been completed. An opinion survey will be mailed February 2nd to registered voters in the Town of Estes Park to determine whether this property should be purchased for public use and will act in response to such survey. The negotiated option to purchase includes the land purchase over 10 years, $135,000 annually, with 8.1% average interest, for a total cost of $1.35 million. The Authority would take immediate possession with the ability to construct improvements. Four acres will be designated as open space, 2.5 acres for parking area, and 2.5 acres for public facilities, such as an amphitheater. Pending the outcome of the poll, UAC Partnership agreed to a matching donation of $50,000 toward acquisition of open space in Meadowdale Ranch. Director Anderson distributed further information on the Knoll. Paul Kuna, 1015 S. St. Vrain Avenue, commended the Board on the positive steps being taken regarding the combined Knoll purchase and the Meadowdale Ranch open space. Commissioner Putney commended Staff for the persistence and creativity in the required negotiations. It was moved and seconded (Gunn-Putney) that Resolution No. 226 be approved and authorized Staff to prepare legal documents for the option purchase agreement for the purchase of the Knoll and to issue payment for $5,000 for such option. A roll call vote was taken. Those voting "yes": Gunn, Henderson, Martin, and Putney. Those voting "no": none. Those abstaining: Hix and Klaphake. The motion passed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:22 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 15, 1995, at 8:00 a.m. LTina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS -/Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority January 16, 1995 Commissioners: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Polly Gunn, Carl Henderson, George J. Hix, Gary F. Klaphake, Randy R. Martin, Richard S. Putney, Gerald W. Swank Chairman Gunn, Commissioners Henderson, Hix, Klaphake, Martin, and Swank Executive Director Anderson, Deputy Clerk Kuehl Commissioner Putney Chairman Gunn called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. It was moved the Board adjourn to Executive Session. Those voting yes: Gunn, Henderson, Hix, Klaphake, Martin, and Swank. Those voting no: None. Chairman Gunn called the regular meeting to order at 9:16 a.m. MINUTES The minutes of the December 7, 1994 regular meeting were approved as presented. TREASURER/FINANCIAL REPORTS The Cash Flow Report for December 1994 was not available, but will be mailed when complete. The Comparison of Sales Tax Collections in the urban renewal area was distributed. STAFF REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS Director Anderson reported that six companies were sent proposals for painting of the Rocky Mountain Traders storage building along Riverwalk Phase 3 and two bids were received as follows: Mahana Painting $625* Spaur Painting $425** * Bid two final coats/three year guarantee. ** Bid one final coat. It was moved and seconded (Swank-Henderson) that the bid from Spaur Painting in the amount of $425.00 be accepted for painting of the Rocky Mountain Traders storage building with completion as soon as weather permits, and it passed unanimously. Director Anderson explained that a portion of the 1995 budget needs to be set aside in an emergency reserve. After some discussion, it was moved and seconded (Hix-Martin) that 3% of the ^operation's budget be placed in an emergency reserve, with the option that the money be transferred out of the reserve if, in the future, it is not required for compliance with Article X, Section 20 of the Constitution, and it passed unanimously. The Executive Director's 1995 Activity Report was presented. Chairman Gunn informed the Commissioners that the Director's activities do continually interface with other Town departments, although each one is not specifically listed on the Activity Report. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority, January 16, 1995 - Page 2 TOWN LIAISON REPORT/COMMUNICATIONS The joint meeting canceled this month will be rescheduled at a later date. ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY BUSINESS Resolution No. 222: The Colorado Sunshine Act of 1972, CRS Section 24-6-402(2)(C), requires a designated public place to post Authority meeting notices. Director Anderson read the resolution. It was moved and seconded (Swank-Hix) Resolution No. 222 be approved designating the lobby area adjacent to the administrative offices in the Municipal Building for posting of Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority meeting notices, and it passed unanimously. Appointment for EPURA Auditors; Director Anderson requested that Boudreaux & Jackson, CPA's, also the Town auditor, be appointed the Authority auditor. It was moved and seconded (Klaphake—Hix) that Boudreaux & Jackson, CPA's, be appointed auditor for the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority for the year ending December 31, 1994, and authorized Director Anderson sign the Audit Agreement, and it passed unanimously. Resolution No. 223; Director Anderson reported that the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority has a contract with R.C. Heath Construction Company for construction of Riverwalk Phase 3. The project was divided into two construction phases. Funding for Part 1 was approved September 21, 1994, Resolution No. 215. R.C. Heath Construction has submitted a cost breakdown for Riverwalk construction Part 2 in the amount of $145,602, to be completed May 26 1995. Director Anderson read the resolution. It was moved and seconded (Hix-Martin) that Resolution No. 223, Part 2 of Rive^alk Phase 3 construction, be approved with R.C. Heath ConstJu°4!::L°n the amount of $145,602 for a total contract cost for P^rt Part 2 of $298,279, and it passed unanimously. Change orders will be presented at the next meeting. Riverwalk Phase 3 Landscape Bids; Director Anderson explained that landscaping was deleted from the R.C. Heath contract because the bid cost was higher than the design estimate. It was moved and seconded (Henderson-Swank) that soliciting of bids for and irrigation installation for Riverwalk Phase 3 be authorized, and it passed unanimously. The original Resolution No. 224 was withdrawn and the remaining resolutions were renumbered. ?Sr?LiSLSSnPr0?tOSw\dsCreaPaenr|tS°ercota^^^^^ P?S?SctitnhefrvTew0ncorSrfaeor°,£ the Ught fixtures he attached using two poles with a gap in the middle. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority, January 16, 1995 - Page 3 Resolution No. 225: Construction of Riverwalk Phase 3 is underway. The project has structural and aesthetic components that are unique to this project. Design Studios West has submitted a proposal to provide site observation services for 1995 construction. Director Anderson read the resolution. It was moved and seconded (Hix- Henderson) Resolution No. 225 be approved, accepting the proposal from Design Studios West to provide site observation services during Riverwalk Phase 3 construction in 1995 at a cost not to exceed $8,000.00, and the motion passed unanimously. Stanley Historic District — Lot 4: Director Anderson reported that a letter dated December 19, 1994, was received from Mr. Bud Findley proposing a land sale to the Authority/Town for Lot 4 of the Stanley Historic District. Director Anderson read the letter. Lot 4 is the land area between Steamer Parkway and Stanley Village consisting of 6.68 acres. The Stanley Historic District Master Plan allows 30,000 square feet of commercial/retail plus 20 dwelling units of second floor residents, or 40 dwelling units not to exceed 45,000 square feet. The Master Plan designated this area as commercial/retail to provide support to the Stanley Hotel in the form of complementary retail plus 20 second floor affordable housing units. It was moved and seconded (Martin-Swank) that the Authority reject the proposal from Mr. Bud Findley which included: (1) the Fine Arts Building be moved from its present location to Parcel 4 in the Stanley Historic District; (2) the Stanley Views Ltd. accept a subordinated position on its real estate holding to allow the^building of a Fine Arts Complex with sufficient equity for the Fine Arts Committee in accordance with normal and standard financing procedures; (3) the Town guarantee payment on the asking price of the parcel in a negotiated interest only second mortgage and balloon payment, and the Authority authorize Staff to inform Mr. Findley of this rejection, and it passed with Commissioner Henderson abstaining. Barbara Spraker and her son, Chad, were introduced. Chad is working on his Communications Badge in Boy Scouts, which requires attendance at a town meeting. Chad appreciated the opportunity to be a part of the meeting. Chairman Gunn congratulated Chad on his persistence in attaining Eagle Scout. Chairman Gunn requested that future meetings remain on the third Wednesday of each month to accommodate all members. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:54 a.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 15, 1995, at 8:00 a.m. I Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk