HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1996-11-20BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
-/November 20, 1996
Commissioners:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Polly Gunn, Carl Henderson, Gary F. Klaphake,
Richard S. Putney, Paula Steige, Gerald W.
Swank, A1 Wasson
Chairman Gunn, Commissioners Klaphake, Putney,
Steige, Swank, and Wasson
Executive Director Anderson, Deputy Clerk
Kuehl
Commissioner Henderson
Chairman Gunn called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
MINUTES
The minutes of the October 16, 1996 regular meeting were approved
as presented.
TREASURER/FINANCIAL REPORT
Director Anderson reviewed the financial reports ending October 31
1996. The Comparison of the Sales Tax Tabulations in the urban
renewal area were presented.
STAFF REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONR
D'^T:?C^0r A^c^erson presented the Pedestrian Conference report, which
will be discussed in future work sessions, and reported on the
following activities:
♦ Preparation of the Colorado Historical Society grant
application, which was submitted on November 15
Chairman _ Gunn expressed appreciation from manv
organizations within the Town.
Redraft of downtown Redevelopment Program (1996 update)
Manor House Roof Project.
Parking Lot Construction Management.
articl^ ;^c^.eJrson_ofnfered a list of planning websites, and an
parties°f Downtown"' for distribution to interested
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TOWN LIAISON REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Klaphake thanked the EPURA Board for its efforts and
participation in establishing the community reinvestment fund. The
Dannels Fire Station was the first project completed and a
commemorative belt buckle was presented to the Board
COMMISSIONER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Wasson reported the status of the Municipal Parking
that lhe construction is on schedule, and commended
Director Anderson for his management of the project. Commissioner
Swank announced the establishment of a committee to study dow^?Swn
evening entertainment during the summer months. Chairman Gunn
requested that committee chairmen report activities at each meeting
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AUTHORITY BUSINESS
Business Advocate's Report: Commissioner Steige introduced Suzy
Blackhurst, Market Reach, who presented the Intercept Study
results. Ms. Blackhurst thanked all participants, including Town
staff, EPURA, and downtown merchants, who donated both funds and
goods and services. The survey cost totaled approximately $13,000.
Interviews were conducted each day between July 15 and September
14, which produced 469 usable interviews. A full report is on file
in the Town Administration Office and the Library. Future reports
will be presented to the Board by Business Advocates regarding the
usefulness of the survey. Discussion centered on parking issues
and the ability to use the results in future projects.
Commissioner Steige thanked Ms. Blackhurst for the time and
services donated by Market Reach. Commissioner Wasson noted the
results will help eliminate the "guesswork" with respect to
characteristics of downtown visitors. Chairman Gunn invited the
Business Advocates to a benefit at the Stanley Hotel, November 23.
Municipal Parking Lot Change Orders:
were submitted for approval.
The following change orders
Kitchen and Company:
CO#2 Telephone Locates: Parking lot was potholed
to locate underground telephone and electric
lines
C0#3 Remove excess electric trenching material
CO#5 Change storm inlet and manhole bid
CO#6 Add roof drain inlets, add pipes to library
drain
CO#9 Additional work on storm drain system through
Estes Park Bank lot. Line location moved
Total Changes
$ 340
525
( 9,470
00
00
00)
5,943.00
3,125.22
463.22
It was moved and seconded (Swank-Putney) the change orders totaling
$463.22 submitted by Kitchen and Company be approved as presented, and
it passed unanimously.
Cornerstone Concrete:
C0#1 Change cross pan thickness and add rebar
CO#4 Add 5 handicapped access ramps, delete
27 sq. yards of sidewalk
CO#7 Add 2 inlets, concrete for roof drains
CO#8 Delete 2 light bases, add 1 light base
Total Changes
$ 1,717.15
1,092.50
3,180.00
( 400.00)
$ 5.589.65
It was moved and seconded (Wasson-Swank) the change orders totaling
$5,589.65 submitted by Cornerstone Concrete be approved as
presented, and it passed unanimously.
There being no further business, it was moved the Board adjourned
to Executive Session to discuss project negotiations within the
Stanley Historic District. Those voting "yes": Gunn, Klaphake
Putney, Steige, Swank, and Wasson. Those voting "no": none.
Following completion of all agenda items. Chairman Gunn adjourned
the meeting at 8:55 a.m. The next meeting is scheduled for
December 4 at 8:00 a.m.
Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk