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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1990-02-15BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority ■^February 15, 1990 Commissioners: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Charles H. Phares, J. Donald Pauley Edward B. Pohl, Milt Ericson, Jim Godbolt Pieter Hondius, Gary F. Klaphake Vice-Chairman Pauley, Commissioners Pohl Ericson, Godbolt, Hondius, Klaphake Thomas Pickering/Conference Center Marketing Director Executive Director Art Anderson Technical Planner Bob Joseph Secretary Heifner Chairman Phares Vice-Chairman Pauley called the meeting to order. He noted the passing of Chairman Phares on February 12, 1990 and presented a brief eulogy. Minutes of the February 1, 1990 meeting were approved as prepared. BILLS It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Hondius) the bills be approved and the Executive Director be authorized to effect their payment. Motion carried. TREASURER'S REPORT Commissioner Pohl noted that copies of the January 1990 financial report were distributed to the Board and recommended its acceptance into the record. It was moved and seconded (Hondius-Ericson) the January 1990 Treasurer's Report be accepted into the record. Motion carried. COMMITTEES Deve1opment - It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Ericson) the February 1, 1990 Development Committee minutes be accepted into the record. Motion carried. LIAISON Commissioner Klaphake reported on the following: 1) The Town's sales tax report for December indicates a 7% growth; however, this is misleading because of the Supreme Court's ruling regarding a one-time long distance calls rebate to the Town in the amount of $104,000. The Town's actual year-to-date sales tax increase is 3.3%. 2) The Town is collecting Charles H. Phares Memorial Fund contributions and will forward same to the Authority. These funds will be used to purchase and install a bronze sculpture in Mr. Phares' memory at a location along the downtown riverwalk. 3) The Conference Center architect will be at the February 20 Planning Commission meeting to present a rendering of the Center. Thomas Pickering/Marketing Director for the Estes Park Conference Center updated the Board on his activities with respect to some of the Town's goals and objectives: 1) Analysis of existing lodging facilities; BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority - February 15, 1990 - Page Two 2) Membership in organizations such as the Denver Convention/Visitor's Bureau and Association of Government Meeting Planners; 3) Conference Center interior design; 4) Brochures for advertising campaign; 5) Communicating with local groups regarding their requirements. Mr. Pickering noted the Conference Center will play a major role in the future economic development of Estes Park. Commissioner Klaphake stated work is underway to determine activities in which people can participate while in Estes Park. AUTHORITY BUSINESS Election of Officers - Article II - Officers and Personnel, Section 9. Vacancies of the EPURA Bylaws states, in part: "Should the office of Chairman, Vice-Chairman or Treasurer become vacant, the Authority shall select a successor from its membership at the next regular meeting to serve for the unexpired term of said office." Vice-Chairman Pauley declared the nominations open for Chairman. Commissioner Pohl moved to suspend the rules and elect by acclamation, J. Donald Pauley as Chairman. Commissioner Hondius seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Chairman Pauley declared the nominations open for Vice-Chairman. Commissioner Hondius moved to suspend the rules and elect by acclamation, Edward B. Pohl as Vice-Chairman. Commissioner Ericson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Chairman Pauley declared the nominations open for Treasurer. Commissioner Hondius moved to suspend the rules and elect by acclamation, John M. Ericson as Treasurer. Commissioner Klaphake seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. U.S.A. Construction. Inc. - Change Order No. 2 - It was moved and seconded (Ericson-Hondius) Change Order No. 2 for U.S.A. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $12,498.00 plus material be approved. Motion carried. Resolution No. 146 — 1990 RiverFest Entertainment—Contract Commissioner Hondius recommended amending the contract to read: 2. Compensation: (second sentence) "If additional funding is received by the Authority, from outside sources for entertainment, the amount of this contract will be increased by a like amount". BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority - February 15, 1990 - Page Three Director Anderson read Resolution No. 146 (EPURA Approving an Agreement Between Robert Aiken and the Authority) whereupon it was moved and seconded (Klaphake-Pohl) Resolution No. 146 be approved with the contract, as amended. Motion carried. It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Godbolt) items 2 and 3 of the Development Committee minutes, regarding 1990 RiverFest Entertainment, be approved as follows: 2. Placement of weekly ads (July/August) in the Trail Gazette. Total Cost: $403.20 3. EPURA obtain graphic design services to complete a poster layout. Approximate cost: $200.00, plus color separations. Motion carried. STAFF Director Anderson referred to a February 12, 1990 letter from the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park (CACEP) which included an application for membership. There is no membership fee. It was moved and seconded (Klaphake-Hondius) the Authority obtain membership in the Arts Council and Commissioner Pohl be designated EPURA's representative to the Council. Motion carried. Channel 9 recently televised an interview with Director Anderson at the Big Thompson Riverwalk Project. An invitation is extended to attend a February 20th open house at the new Light & Power service building. It was moved and seconded (Klaphake-Hondius) FirstLight Publishing/Estes Park, Colorado be authorized to produce a postcard from their print of the Big Horn Sheep Family. Motion carried. There being no further business. Chairman Pauley adjourned the meeting to a work session. Donna Heifner, Secretary