HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1997-12-03BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
■^December 3, 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, Klaphake,
Putney, and Wasson
Executive Director Anderson, Deputy Clerk Kuehl
Commissioners Steige and Swank
Chairman Gunn called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
MINUTES
The November 19 regular meeting minutes were accepted as presented.
TREASURER/FINANCIAL REPORT
Director Anderson presented the financial report ending October 1997.
STAFF REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
Director Anderson presented the trip report to West ^ Yellowstone,
Montana to view the Destination Cinema/National Geographic theater and
its impact on the community. Chairman Gunn commended Director
Anderson on the details in his trip reports.
TOWN LIAISON REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
commissioner Klaphake reported Commissioners p“t1n®L' ®fld0WfasS"
are serving on a sub-committee involving the development of the
Destination Cinema/National Geographic theater.
COMMISSIONER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
No report.
AUTHORITY BUSINESS
Resolution No. 256, 1998 Budget. Director Anderson noted that the
proposed budget has been reviewed by the Board, and
reauirements related to consideration and approval of the budget ha
bSn com??lId with. The estimated resources and expenditures for the
Urban Renewal funds are as follows:
Expenditures;
Resources:
General
Debt Service
General
Debt Service
$1,503,000
$2,474,735
$2,207,966
$4,482,523
Director Anderson read the resolution. It was moved and seconded
^Putney-Henderson) Resolution No. 256 be acoepted as presented, and rt
passed unanimously.
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increases except reserve transfers or expenditures and other items.
This resolution allows the Authority to reserve all remaining fund
j^alances or cash in the General Fund from 1997 as non-emergency
"reserve increases" for future operations and capital projects of the
Authority. Director Anderson read the resolution. It was moved and
seconded (Henderson-Klaphake) Resolution No. 257 be accepted as
presented, and it passed unanimously.
Notice to Amend By-Laws. Director Anderson explained that this
amendment to the By-Laws refers to Section 1, Bank Accounts. The
change proposed increases the dollar amount for one signature to
$2,500 from the present $1,500. Changes in the By-Laws must be
submitted one meeting prior to consideration and action, thus
proposed resolution will be considered at the January 21, 1998,
meeting.
Adoption of EPURA Mission Statement. The following mission statement
hLPLen discussed during the past year and presented for approval:
The mission of the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority is to revitalize the
physical and economic environment within the Urban Renewal are .
STRATEGY!
Goal:
Objective:
ENCOURAGE INVESTMENT IN THE COMMUNITY
Prioritize efforts in development and imPlenient^tioiirit.°^
SiJgement plans for properties with eoonomro developmental
potential.
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2. complete Phase 1 of Stanley Hall Preservation project by
3. ?oSJle?4 entire three phases of Stanley Hall Preservation
project by Summer of 1999* Quarterly) on
4 • efforts to deveelopantwreec^nomioy impact projects within the
5. "ntythealuthority through management of Authority
finances and daily operation.
Goal:
Objective:
continue the beautification program throughout the EPURA area.
1.
Goal:
Objective:
Have River Corridor Master BSLdSO£o5
Corridor and West Corridor. Present to
2 Sefi^aster'p^orphysigal upgrade |nd -aintenanceo^
BoLriSperova\1,fndr?e”datSS to Town Board by September
2000 . 4--rxi nreriared f03T con.tiriu.ation
3 ■ K^^JLVsTaprpr™ Luth Pon Moraine Avenue to the
?Lgs Drive intersection by September 2001.
Develop a community image to increase awareness of the community
in the national market.
Have community entry_ image d®S0i/nte1fe bTyov^Pri1 3°'
Have"an^Economic "^D^ero^menPag^on line by March 31,
Prepare information Pac^a^elopbe^t Sb P^ge Ty"warch 31,
respondents to Economic Development weo y
Monitor and daily update (as reguired, the Economic
SvSs?!gSe ?Sctrao9nic info kiosks application and refer to
Authority by July 1998.
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STRATEGY:
Goal:
Obj active s
STRATEGY:
Goal:
Obj ective:
ADVOCATE PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
Utilize respective public/private capabilities for property
purchases and development.
1. Report quarterly to the Board on efforts to develop new
economic impact projects through public/private
collaboration within the Authority's area.
SUPPORT EXISTING BUSINESSES
Encourage development of appropriate infrastructure supportive of
the business community.
1. Communicate with the Chamber Resort Association on a
quarterly basis.
2. Have Board designate member to act as liaison with Business
Advocates and attend membership meetings and report to
Authority on a regular basis.
3. Inform Business Advocates of the procedure to form a
Downtown Development Authority or a Business Improvement
District by March 30, 1998.
Commissioners Putney and Henderson expressed concern regarding support
of existing businesses through an EPURA Board liaison. It was moved
and seconded (Wasson-Klaphake) the Estes Park Urban Renewal
Authority's Mission Statement be adopted as presented, and it passed
unanimously.
In an effort to meet the Board's objective regarding the development
of a Web page. Director Anderson and Commissioner Wasson met with the
Chamber Resort Association (CRA) to discuss inclusion in the CRA Web
page. Advantages include consistent presentation, complete range of
information regarding Estes Park, and reduced cost. The Town is
presently working through CRA. Director Anderson will provide to the
Commissioners a list of Web pages of other communities, and a form to
complete and return regarding image and message to be presented. A
progress update will be provided at the January 12, 1998.
Executive Director Contract. Commissioner Henderson presented this
Contract which is effective January 1, 1998 through June 30, 1998.
This Agreement is similar to past Agreements and follows the Town
Employee Manual guidelines. The insurance section will be reworded
after consideration of the Finance Department, It was moved and
seconded (Henderson-Putney) this Agreement be accepted as presented,
and it passed unanimously.
Chairman Gunn adjourned the meeting at 8:28 a.m.
meeting will be January 21, 1998, at 8:00 a.m.
The next regular
Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk