HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1995-08-16BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
y,Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
August 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, Putney, and Swank
Executive Director Anderson, Deputy Clerk
Kuehl
Commissioner Martin
Chairman Gunn called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
Commissioner Klaphake was recognized for his assistance regarding
urban renewal concerns during Director Anderson's vacation.
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting held July 19, 1995 were approved
as submitted.
TREASURER/FINANCIAL REPORT
Director Anderson reviewed the Cash Flow Report for July 31, 1995.
The Comparison of the Sales Tax Collections tabulations in the
urban renewal area was distributed. Treasurer Henderson requested
verification that the urban renewal funds invested with Colo Trust
are guaranteed by the federal government. Director Anderson will
confirm the status with Finance Director Vavra and report to the
Board.
STAFF REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
Director Anderson coordinated the Nagl bridge/walkway damage repair
with R.C. Heath and the subcontractor; reported that the native
grasses have germinated along Steamer Parkway; assisted Town Clerk
O'Connor and EPURA Attorney Windholz in preparing the transfer of
EPURA property/easements to the Town; reported on the availability
of moss rock for the Archibald statue base; assisted in preparing
the draft of the Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan; reported that the
Colorado Historical Society has paid in full their grant monies for
The Stanley Hotel re-roofing; and reviewed the Museum application
for the Colorado Historical Society mini-grant. The following
improvements have been made on the Riverwalk.
♦ The strip along the Park Theatre Mall between the sidewalk and
building has been covered with round river cobbles. P1?6
carry drainage from the northerly section of the Mall roof to
the river, and drainage from the south end of the roof will be
carried through the sidewalk with a drainage chase.
4 The west side of the Plantation Building has been cleaned of
excess concrete and will be painted. x: ■ 11
♦ The Plantation Building planting beds .been.
soil and planted with annuals. Building tenants
responsible for watering and maintenance. j
4 The steps and railing to the gazebo will be ad3usted.
The comprehensive Plan Review Schedule ,inclu.d®s„ °penc^°V®®
sessions and public hearings the remainder of 1995 Chairman Gunn
reauested that the Board members submit their schedule
attendance. An EPURA work session to review this Plan will be held
immediately following the regular meeting October 18.
A thank vou letter was received from the Estes Valley Land Trust
for EPURA's support of the Meadowdale Ranch Conservation Easement.
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TOWN LIAISON REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
No report.
COMMISSIONER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Swank recognized K-Rocky's parking announcements, and
reiterated the importance of completing the Riverwalk on the west
side of downtown.
AUTHORITY BUSINESS
Election of Officers: Chairman Gunn turned the meeting over to
Commissioner Klaphake who called for nominations for EPURA
officers. Commissioner Hix nominated the current officers continue
in their positions. It was moved and seconded (Hix-Putney) that
the following candidates be elected as officers for the Estes Park
Urban Renewal Authority, and it passed unanimously:
Chairman: Polly Gunn
Vice Chairman: Gerald Swank
Treasurer: Carl Henderson
Secretary: Arthur L. Anderson
Approval of Expenditure - Plantation Building: Director Anderson
reported that the Easement Agreement with the Plantation Building
owners included removing excess concrete and overfilled joints and
applying stucco where needed on the west wall of the Plantation
Building. The storage building located on the Haynie Property
(Rocky Mountain Traders) prevented access to the Plantation
Building block wall during construction. Dick Istas, a masonry
subcontractor of R.C. Heath, was authorized to repair the wall on
a time and material basis at a cost of $458.60. The bid from a
local contractor was $1,837.50. It was moved and seconded (Swank-
Hix) that $458.60 be paid to Dick Istas for the stucco repair to
the Plantation Building block wall, and it passed unanimously.
Following completion of all agenda items. Chairman Gunn adjourned
the meeting at 8:17 a.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for
September 20, at 8:00 a.m.
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)eputv i’cTina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk