HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1995-07-19BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
July 19, 1995
Commissioners;
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Gunn, Carl Henderson, George J. Hix, Gary
F. Klaphake, Randy R. Martin, Richard S. Putney,
Gerald W. Swank
All
Executive Director Anderson, Clerk O'Connor
None
Chairman Gunn called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M. and reviewed a
July 5, 1995 Trail Gazette news article reporting on the economic
overview for the Master Plan as prepared by Dr. Tucker Adams, Economist.
In addition. Chairman Gunn referred to the agenda as prepared for
EPURA's Retreat scheduled in September.
MINUTES.
Minutes of the regular meeting held June 28, 1995 were approved as
submitted.
TREASURER/FINANCIAL REPORT.
Director Anderson reviewed the Cash Flow Report for June 30, 1995, and
confirmed that investments are fully guaranteed by the Federal
Government.
STAFF REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS.
Plans have been distributed for the Stanley Historic District Sign and
bids are expected by the end of the week.
<^°cur?ents have been accepted by the Colorado Historical Society for
the Stanley Hotel Re-Roofing Project. The State is processing final
payment for Black Roofing which is expected within eight weeks.
Discussions have been held with the State Historical Society concerningSoL, 0£ ,the Manor House Re-R°ofing Grant to Grand S«iSagI
direcily to Grraand HrerftagePrOVed' the 9rant d°llarS Wil1 be
A Site survey Committee for the Archibald Sculpture was called to locate
and recommend a site. This item will be considered as Agenda Item #6.
The Retreat Agenda for September 20 at Kingstone has been distributed.
The Director is attending Comprehensive Plan meetings regarding the Action Plan and Guidelines. tne
Riverwalk Phase III. Design Studios West, Street/Parks Supt. Speedlin
Senior Planner Joseph, Mike Atkins/Rocky Mountain Lawn Care, and
Director Anderson attended a landscaping site inspection. Items to be
Parf IhSftra'Ll! Binding Pendin9 stucco work at the
TOWN LIAISON REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS.
The Talmey/Drake Community Survey results will be presented July 25 at
the Town Board meeting. Commissioners were invited to attend.
Draft copies of the Comprehensive Plan were previously distributed to
the media. EPURA will receive complete copies when available.
Commissioner Klaphake has obtained closure on the Frank Williams
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Agreement relative to his property located at 124 E. Elkhorn Ave.
(Riverwalk Phase III).
COMMISSIONER AND COMITTEE REPORTS.
Commissioner Henderson reported that in reviewing the Executive
Director's Employment Contract to verify conformance with Town policy,
the Administrative Committee discovered an oversight. With ten years of
service, an employee's medical and dental insurance benefit is raised
from 70% to 75%. Director Anderson completed ten years of service
November 1, 1994.
Director Anderson requested his ICMA benefit be reduced from 10.2% to
10% which would then also comply with Town policy.
It was moved and seconded (Henderson/Putney) Director Anderson's
Employment Contract be amended as follows, and it passed unanimously:
1. Section 2A - Modify the percentage rate of medical and dental
insurance benefit to 75%.
2. Section 1 - Modify the percentage rate of the ICMA benefit to
10%.
AUTHORITY BUSINESS.
Archibald Site Recommendation. The Sculpture Site Committee visited the
site proposed as the first choice by the Archibald Sculpture Group for
a bronze life-size cougar; the Committee concurs with the site
selection. The site is on the crest of the earth berm in Riverside
Plaza at the approximate location of the two stone seats.
Judy Hughes Archibald addressed the Authority noting that as the
sculpture is a memorial, the foundry is reducing their cost from $28-
30,000 to $20,000. More than $5,000 has been received in donations and
the Archibald Group has not yet inaugurated their donation campaign. A
photograph was presented and the from the tip of the tail to the front
of the paw, the bronze cougar will be 7 feet long. Ms. Archibald
expressed her appreciation to EPURA for their participation in placing
the sculpture.
Director Anderson suggested EPURA and the Town provide and install the
rock base for this sculpture. It was moved and seconded (Putney/Hix)
the site (as further defined above) in Riverside Plaza be approved,
including the joint participation (EPURA/Town) for installation of the
rock base, and it passed unanimously.
Staff advised that this item will be referred to the Public Works
Committee for further consideration. In addition, the Sculpture Site
Committee will be meeting August 3 to locate a suitable rock(s).
Following completion of all agenda items. Chairman Gunn adjourned the
meeting at 8:29 A.M.
Vickie O'Connor, CMC/AAE, Town Clerk