HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1997-10-15BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
't)ctober 15, 1997
Commissioners:
Attending:
Also Attending;
Absent:
Polly Gunn, Carl Henderson, Gary F. Klaphake,
Richard S. Putney, Paula Steige, Gerald W. Swank,
Al Wasson
Chairman Gunn, Commissioners Henderson, Putney,
Swank, and Wasson
Executive Director Anderson, Deputy Clerk Kuehl
Commissioners Klaphake and Steige
Chairman Gunn called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
MINUTES
The September 17 regular meeting minutes were accepted as presented.
TREASURER/FINANCIAL REPORT
Director Anderson presented the financial report ending August 1997.
The comparison for sales tax collection tabulations for the urban
renewal area was distributed.
STAFF REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
Director Anderson reported the following progress on Stanley Hall:
♦ Extensive water damage to the interior of the west porch was
found during reroofing. Several roofs were uncovered and water
damage caused the main structural beam to rot. Previous repair
used the rotted wood as the nailing board causing roof sag. Roof
repair of this portion is estimated at $4,500.
♦ Contract for exterior work on the building was awarded to M.J.
Aldrich Builders as a sole source contract because of their
experience with other Stanley Hall structures. This work
includes replacement of damaged siding, repair/replacement of
architectural details (soffits, molding), and priming/painting of
base wood areas.
♦ The heating system was found to be defective with a cracked heat
exchanger. In order to keep the building at 50+ 'degrees (as
suggested by the historical architect), it has been repaired.
♦ Electrical and sewer work have been approved by the State.
♦ Work on preparation of paperwork for Phase 2 (heating system and
insulation) has started for submittal to the State.
An article entitled "Tourist Trap" was distributed and discussed.
TOWN LIAISON REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
No report.
COMMISSIONER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Putney reported he and Director Anderson met with FEMA
officials who were very complimentary regarding the downtown River
Corridor improvement and downtown streetscapes. Commissioner Wasson
announced he will attend a rural telecommunications conference
exploring the potential benefits to smaller communities, and will
report the findings at the next meeting.
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Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority, October 15, 1997 - Page 2
AUTHORITY BUSINESS
Presentation of 1998 Budget: Director Anderson presented a draft of
the 1998 budget which will be adopted at the December 3, 1997 meeting.
Engineering Services Contract - Jon X. Giltner & Associates. Director
Anderson explained that the Stanley Historic District Master Plan and
Development Agreement determined the Carriage House be used as a
cultural site. A structural analysis is needed to determine the
actual condition of the building. Jon X. Giltner and Associates have
reviewed Stanley Hall and the Manor House and is familiar with the
craftsmanship of the buildings. It was requested $1,900 be allocated
to fund a structural engineer study. Commissioners Henderson and
Putney suggested that before any money is invested, a determination of
the use of the Carriage House should be considered along with the
total dollar amount to be invested by EPURA and the benefits to EPURA.
Commissioner Wasson stated that the economic development value to
EPURA cannot be determined until the structural capability of the
building to support any use. Chairman Gunn noted that possibilities
are a visual arts center or museum. No action was taken.
Design Services Contract - Design Studios West: Director Anderson
explained that the Stanley Hotel has retained DSW to design parking
lot and Hotel drop-off layouts. The Stanley Hotel has requested
support from the Authority in the form of designing a traffic
circulation pattern which will provide a Master Plan for circulation
and parking within the Historic District. It was moved and seconded
(Putney-Swank) a work release for Design Studios West not to exceed
$4,500.00 plus reimbursable expenses be approved to provide a traffic
circulation design for The Stanley Hotel, and it passed unanimously.
Municipal Parking Lot Change Order - Cornerstone Concrete: Director
Anderson reported that the original contract with Cornerstone Concrete
was $90,987.50 with previously approved change orders of $6,869.65 for
a total of $97,857.15. An additional change order for $9,681.35 has
been submitted for the following:
Pedestrian Walk along north side of the parking lot (not in original bid) $8,015.00
Curb and gutter around grass pavers/replacement 1,625.00
Sidewalk replacement 41.35
Total $9,681.35
It was moved and seconded (Swank-Henderson) the Municipal Parking Lot
change order from Cornerstone Concrete for $9,681.35 be approved, and
it passed unanimously.
Municipal Parking Lot Change Order - Kitchen & Co. : Kitchen & Co. has
requested $2,424.22 for reimbursement associated with snow control
after the heavy snow in early May. Western Mobile moved the snow off
the road base into large piles which proceeded to melt and cause
saturation of the road base. To insure that construction remained on
schedule, it was decided to truck off the snow, which involved tractor
loading and truck time. Western Mobile will not bill for their cost
for removing the snow. It was moved and seconded (Putney-Henderson)
the change order for $2,242.22 from Kitchen & Co. for snow removal
during construction of the Municipal Parking Lot be approved, and it
passed unanimously.
Director Anderson reminded the Board to attend the Municipal Parking
Lot dedication today at 3:30 p.m.
There being no further business, it was moved the Board adjourn to an
Executive Session to discuss negotiation on property matters. Those
voting "yes": Gunn, Henderson, Putney, Swank, and Wasson. Those
voting "no": none. Chairman Gunn adjourned the meeting at 8:43 a.m.
The next regular meeting will be November 19, 1997, at 8:00 a.m.
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Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk