HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1996-05-15BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
•^May 15, 1996
Commissioners:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Polly Gunn, Carl Henderson, Gary F. Klaphake,
Randy R. Martin, Richard S. Putney, Gerald W.
Swank, Al Wasson
Chairman Gunn, Commissioners Henderson,
Klaphake, Martin, Putney, Swank, and Wasson
Executive Director Anderson, Deputy Clerk Kuehl
None
Chairman Gunn called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
MINUTES
The minutes of the May 1, 1996 meeting were accepted as presented.
TREASURER/FINANCIAL REPORT
Director Anderson reviewed the financial reports ending April 31,
1996. Commissioner Klaphake requested a summary of all 1996
projects, including costs to date and projected costs.
STAFF REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
Director Anderson presented the following project updates:
Moraine Avenue Parking Lot. Completion of the parking lot is
expected by Memorial Day Weekend. It was the consensus of the
Board that Staff be authorized to prepare design specifications
and bids for the Moraine Avenue Parking Lot landscaping and
present the bids at the June 5 Board meeting.
Parking Map. The parking map, printed as half-sheet handouts
and 11x17 posters, will be distributed to all accommodations.
Commissioner Martin has spoken to the Trail-Gazette regarding
including parking information in the upcoming Trail's Vacation
Guide.
East Elkhorn Avenue Repairs. Paver resetting on East Elkhcprn
Avenue was contracted with G.L. Hoff Company. An inspection
revealed that six concrete tree collars also needed repair. It
was the consensus of the Board that G.L. Hoff Company be
authorized to reset the six tree collars at a cost of $350 each,
for a total of $2,100. A section of the sidewalk adjacent to
the handicapped ramp at the northwest corner of the Hwy. 34/36
intersection needs repair. It was the consensus of the Board to
authorize repair of this portion of the handicapped ramp at a
cost of $350.00.
Trip Report. Director Anderson presented his trip report to the
American Planning Association National Planning Conference held
in Orlando, Florida, April 13-17, 1996.
TOWN LIAISON REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Klaphake announced that the Friends of Bernie party is
scheduled for June 12 in Bond Park. Chairman Gunn encouraged
Commissioner attendance.
COMMISSIONER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
As assigned at the last meeting. Commissioners Putney and Wasson are
working with the Business Associates group.
Commissioner Putney presented an alternative transportation system
being proposed in cooperation with the Acadia National Park and
surrounding towns, and suggested that the progress of this program be
monitored.
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AUTHORITY BUSINESS
Watchable Wildlife Presentation; At the April 10 meeting, Warren
Clinton presented a proposal to locate a National Watchable Wildlife
Center on the Knoll. At the request of the Board, Jay Reed,
Watchable Wildlife educator and consultant, presented additional
information at this meeting. The group proposing this project
consists of Warren Clinton; Bob Hernbrode, Division of Wildlife; Jay
Reed; and the Estes Park Accommodations Association. By November 1,
the group intends to develop a mission statement, marketing plan, and
cost analysis. The building will be constructed in phases with a
maximum size of 30,000 square feet. Exhibits will be flexible and
will provide visitors the education to apply wildlife watching ethics
nationwide. Thus, it would complement the new RMNP Fall River
Visitors' Center. Sheridan Steele, Rocky Mountain National Park, and
Curt Buchholtz, Rocky Mountain Nature Association, agreed that
wildlife is a major community asset, and can be marketed to the
benefit of everyone, but neither were prepared to endorse this
project without further information. Mr. Reed requested that RMNP,
EPURA and Town representatives be included on the Foundation Board.
The Commissioners were concerned about the possible political
involvement of this group. Mr. Reed did not anticipate the group
being politically active in any organization.
Sign Logo Presentation; Spencer Nickel, DSW, presented a color
version of the revised sign logo, and suggested the streetscape area
of the sign be animated with streets lights, landscape, and people.
The Commissioners agreed that the project is progressing in the
desired direction, but that discussion regarding details will
continue in the work session following the meeting.
Street Name Sign Bids/Contract Award; Director Anderson reported
that bids to prepare 15 street name signs were received from Gardner
Signs, $7,257, and Sign Systems, Inc., $10,530. Because of the time
constraint, Gardner Signs has begun preparation of the shop drawings
which need to be approved by the highway department. It was moved
and seconded (Putney-Swank) that Gardner Signs be awarded the
contract in the amount of $7,257 for preparation of 15 street signs,
with installation by late June, pending Highway Department approval,
and it passed unanimously.
Stanley Historic District Sign Landscaping; Director Anderson
explained the need for landscaping surrounding the new Stanley
Historic District Sign, at an estimated cost of $7,000 to $13,000.
The Town is authorized to tap into The Stanley Hotel water line, with
the tap fee paid by the Town. It was moved and seconded (Wasson-
Putney) that Staff obtain bids and award contracts for installation
of an irrigation system, plantings, and sod surrounding the Stanley
Historic District Sign at a cost not to exceed $13,000, and it passed
unanimously.
Director Anderson requested a work session after the meeting. There
being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m. The
next meeting is scheduled for June 5 at 8:00 a.m.
Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk