HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1991-10-17BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
'/October 17, 1991
Commissioners:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
J. Donald Pauley, John M. Ericson,
Jim Godbolt, Carl Henderson, Gary F. Klaphake,
Edward B. Pohl, Gerald W. Swank
Chairman Pauley, Commissioners Ericson,
Godbolt, Henderson, Klaphake, Pohl, Swank
Minno Riz/Applicant, EPURA Executive Director
Anderson, Deputy Clerk Heifner
None
Chairman Pauley called the meeting to order at 7:30 A.M. and
requested an executive session for the purpose of conferring with
the Town Attorney regarding legal advice on a specific matter. It
was moved and seconded (Ericson-Henderson) the meeting adjourn to
executive session. A roll call vote was taken. Those voting
"Yes": Commissioners Ericson, Godbolt, Henderson, Klaphake, Pohl,
Swank. Those voting "No": None.
At the conclusion of executive session, the Development Committee
met to review an amended development plan for Lot 5 and Portions of
Lots 6 and 4, Block 1, Town of Estes Park, Colorado. Following the
Development Committee meeting. Chairman Pauley reconvened the
regular Board meeting at 8:30 A.M.
MINUTES:
Minutes of the September 19, 1991 regular meeting were approved as
prepared.
BILLS:
It was moved and seconded (Henderson-Ericson) the bills be paid,
and it passed unanimously.
TREASURER1S REPORT:
It was moved and seconded (Godbolt-Henderson) the Treasurer's
Report be accepted into the record, and it passed unanimously.
Director Anderson reported that Boudreaux & Jackson, CPA's are
conducting preliminary work in connection with EPURA's 1991 audit
and it is anticipated a revised 1991 budget will be submitted to
the Board for its consideration in November.
AUTHORITY BUSINESS:
Amended Development Plan Review - Lot 5 and Portions of Lots 6 and
Block 1 - Commissioner Pohl stated the Development Committee met
to review the amended development plan for Lot 5 and Portions of
Lots 6 and 4, Block 1. The Committee recommends the Board find the
amended plan in compliance with the Estes Park downtown
Redevelopment Program. It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Klaphake)
the October 17, 1991 Development Committee minutes be accepted into
the record.
Chairman Pauley declared the public hearing open. Minno Riz, owner
of the property, stated plans are to relocate the early 1900's log
cabin to another site, construct a new building to accommodate the
proposed restaurant facility, with retention of all landscaping and
retaining walls. The development will be known as The Gazebo.
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Hearing no further public comment. Chairman Pauley declared the
public hearing closed.
Commissioner Klaphake noted the Planning Commission had reviewed
the amended development plan on October 15th, recommending the Town
approve the amended plan, contingent upon conditions — one of
which is, if the existing three trees in the front area are not
removed, responsibility for the modifications to the retaining wall
and sidewalk will be postponed. If the existing three trees in the
front area are removed for any reason, the Applicant will be
required to install the 8' sidewalk and retaining wall. However,
the Applicant will receive a time allowance of 2^ years from this
date to comply with zoning regulations.
Frank Hix stated he has made arrangements with the property owner
to move the log cabin from its present site to a West Wonderview
Avenue location where several early 1900 homes are located.
Commissioner Pohl commended Mr. Hix for his interest in restoration
of historic structures.
Director Anderson requested that when the Applicant upgrades the
retaining wall, he consider the use of stone in order to continue
the design detail displayed in front of the First National Bank
building.
It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Swank) the amended development plan
be found in compliance with the Estes Park Downtown Redevelopment
Program (Plan), and it passed unanimously.
Memorandum of Understanding - Director Anderson brief the Board on
the proposed Memorandum of Understanding, noting the following:
The Authority agrees that the entire Reserve Fund for
1991 ($50,000) is transferred to the Town of Estes Park
for use as research into the fuel contamination problem
at Elkhorn Avenue.
The Authority agrees that $50,000 of the 1992 Reserve
Fund is transferred to the Town for use as research into
the fuel contamination problem at Elkhorn Avenue.
The Authority is authorized to utilize the remaining
$25,000 of the 1992 Reserve Fund for the purpose of
resetting brick pavers in Streetscapes 1 and 2; resetting
electric pull boxes that have settled; installing
pavement that has spalled at the Old Church Shops entry
snd other maintenance items as necessary in
Streetscapes 1 and 2.
The total Reserve Fund value of $400,000 that was to be
set aside by 1995 is adjusted to $275,000.
The Authority is authorized to utilize a portion of the
remaining Reserve Fund to replace the decking on the Nagl
walkway bridge.
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Commissioner Godbolt expressed concern regarding the language used
in the Memorandum of Understanding as concerns use of the Reserve
Fund for future emergencies. Commissioner Klaphake noted that the
IGA Reserve Fund was established to set aside finances to cover the
cost of long-term maintenance on projects constructed by EPURA
However, when the Reserve Fund was established, items such as sub
surface contamination cleanup were not envisioned as potential
long-term maintenance problems. The IGA was established to be
flexible for both parties.
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It was moved and seconded (Swank-Ericson) the Chairman be
authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the
Town and EPURA, and it passed by the following votes. Those voting
Yes: Commissioners Ericson, Godbolt, Henderson, Pohl, Swank.
Those voting No; None. Those Abstaining: Commissioner Klaphake.
Commissioner Ericson stated he had walked the length of
Streetscapes 1 and 2 and was impressed with the appearance, noting
only minor maintenance problems.
Director Anderson reported the contractor for Macdonald's Card and
Paper House in Riverside Plaza will replace the pavers which were
broken in the process of constructing this establishment.
Commissioner Klaphake reported that August Sales Tax collections
have been received and the Town is realizing an 11.49% year-to-date
growth as compared to the same period in 1990.
STAFF;
The USA lawsuit is scheduled for Court on December 2, 3, and 4,
unless the case is settled prior to that time.
Director Anderson requested a work session to discuss the Post
Office parking lot walkway.
There being no further business. Chairman Pauley adjourned the
meeting to a work session.
Donna Heifner, Deputy Town Clerk