HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1996-09-11BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
September 11, 1996
Commissioners
Attending:
Also Attending:
Polly Gunn, Carl Henderson, Gary F. Klaphake,
Richard S. Putney, Paula Steige, Gerald W.
Swank, Al Wasson
Chairman Gunn, Commissioners Henderson,
Klaphake, Putney, Steige, Swank, and Wasson
Executive Director Anderson, Deputy Clerk
Kuehl
Absent;None
Chairman Gunn called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
MINUTES
The minutes of the August 7, 1996 regular meeting were accepted
with the correction to list Commissioner Henderson in attendance.
TREASURER/FINANCIAL REPORT
Director Anderson reviewed the financial reports ending July 31,
1996. The Comparison of the Sales Tax Tabulations in the urban
renewal area were presented.
Chairman Gunn referred to an article regarding the tourism study in
the Trail-Gazette which indicated that EPURA commissioned the study
when, in fact, the Town provided the grant to Forward Estes Park.
STAFF REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
The Municipal Parking Lot reconstruction bids are due September 16.
A special meeting is scheduled to award the contract on September
17, at 3:00 p.m. Director Anderson coordinated the Manor House
roofing contract with the Colorado Historical Society, The Stanley
Hotel, and the contractor; started review of the^ Preliminary
Development Plan for Lot 7, Stanley Historic District; and
completed the draft of the Urban Renewal Master Plan update.
Director Anderson requested and obtained permission to attend the
17th Annual Pedestrian Conference in Boulder, October 23-25, 1996.
Theme of this year's conference is "Sustainable Communities".
TOWN LIAISON REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
No report.
COMMISSIONER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
No report.
AUTHORITY BUSINESS
Election of Officers; Chairmanship was relinquished to
Commissioner Klaphake who called for EPURA officer nominations.
Commissioner Wasson nominated Polly Gunn for Chairman; Commissioner
Swank moved to close nominations. Commissioner Putney nominated
Gerry Swank for Vice-Chairman; Commissioner Steige moved to close
nominations. Commissioner Swank nominated Carl Henderson for
Treasurer; Commissioner Steige moved to close nominations.
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Commissioner Henderson nominated Art Anderson for Secretary;
Commissioner Wasson moved to close nominations. It was moved and
seconded (Wasson-Putney) that the following be re-elected as
officers for the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority, and it passed
unanimously. Those voting "yes": Gunn, Henderson, Klaphake,
Putney, Steige, Swank, and Wasson. Those voting "no": none.
Chairman: Polly Gunn
Vice Chairman: Gerald Swank
Treasurer: Carl Henderson
Secretary: Arthur L. Anderson
Stanley Manor House Re-Roof Project: Director Anderson noted that
the re-roofing of The Stanley Hotel Manor House project is not an
obligation of the Authority. The monies are provided by the
Colorado Historical Society and The Stanley Hotel. Commissioner
Klaphake explained that the Town will be an Agent for the Colorado
Historical Society and the monies will pass through the Town books
because of TABOR restrictions. The Board approved by consensus
that the Chairman be authorized to sign the contract with M.J.
Aldrich Builders for re-roofing of The Stanley Hotel Manor House.
Moraine Avenue Parking Lot Landscaping Change Order: The following
change order was submitted by Rocky Mountain Lawn Care for the
Moraine Avenue Parking Lot:
Item Description Cost
1 Install conduit for irrigation control
wires
Material
Labor
$41.00
$450.00
2 Acquire parts and construct back flow
assembly
Material
Labor
$943.71
$190.00
3 Extra clump of Aspens: 20 @$40.00 Material
Labor
$800.00
$500.00
4 Upper planting area needed carpet.
Junipers. 10-5 gallon Wilton Carpet
Material
Labor
$149.50
$165.00
5 Extra irrigation on south side of parking
lot. Area not included in original bid.
Material
Labor
$115.20
$290.00
6 Modification to irrigation system on
upper wall to accommodate plant size.
Material
Labor
$154.85
$225.00
7 Wall planting areas needed additional top
soil because of settling and compaction.
Material
Labor $350.00
8 Additional topsoil for wildflower
material and ground cover
Material
Labor
$303.16
$350.00
9 Cobbles along Davis Street Material $410.00
TOTAL $5,437.42
Parks Superintendent Speedlin and Director Anderson reviewed this
change order and agreed the work was reasonable and needed. It was
moved and seconded (Swank-Putney) the Rocky Mountain Lawn Care
change order totaling $5,437.42 for the Moraine Avenue Parking Lot
be authorized for payment, and it passed unanimously. Commissioner
Henderson requested that the cost per parking space be reported at
a future meeting. Chairman Gunn suggested the parking lot be
included in the Art Walk. Trustee Marshall asked that pictures of
the parking lot be submitted to NLC for competition.
Resolution No. 245, Budget Amendment: Director Anderson reported
that acquisition of the Knoll Property may be completed within the
month and the Municipal Parking Lot reconstruction will require
budget appropriations to cover the expenses. Resolution No. 245
provides the additional funds through unappropriated surpluses from
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previous years. Compliance with legal requirements related to
consideration and approval of the budget supplement is complete.
Director Anderson read the resolution. Commissioner Henderson
verified that this Resolution will deplete the reserve fund. It
was moved and seconded (Klaphake-Putney) Resolution No. 245 be
adopted increasing the General Fund revenue by $700,000 to
$2,494,317 and the expenditure from $1,434,500 to $2,609,500, and
it passed unanimously.
Municipal Parking Lot Tree Recovery; In an effort to salvage the
Austrian Pines in the Municipal Parking Lot, it will be necessary
to dig and ball the trees this Fall. The cost is estimated at
$350.00 per tree. Since the number of trees that can be salvaged
is unknown because of underground conditions (rocks, etc.), it is
currently impossible to estimate a total cost. The Town Parks
Department will supervise this recovery. Value for replacement
trees is $60 per foot. It was moved and seconded (Henderson-Swank)
the Municipal Parking Lot tree recovery be approved at an unknown
total cost as explained above, and it passed unanimously.
There being no further business, it was moved the Board adjourn to
Executive Session to discuss property negotiations. Those voting
"yes": Gunn, Henderson, Klaphake, Putney, Steige, Swank, and
Wasson. Those voting "no": none. Following completion of all
agenda items. Chairman Gunn adjourned the meeting at 8:45 a.m. An
EPURA Retreat is scheduled at Kingstone, immediately following the
meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for October 16 at 8:00 a.m.
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Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk