HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1998-05-06BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
May 6, 1998
Commissioners:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Polly Gunn, Carl Henderson, Gary F. Klaphake,
Richard S. Putney, Paula Steige, Gerald W.
Swank, A1 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.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Chairman Gunn referred to the "View from Here" editorial on May
1, 1998, entitled Parking is Shared Responsibility, regarding the
establishment of a special improvement district for downtown
parking. This subject was first discussed in 1987. At that
time, the business owners were against this idea. Commissioner
Swank noted that the businesses were responding to the increase
in sales tax from 2% to 4% in 1982 with the intention of using
that money for parking expenses.
Chairman Gunn commended Director Anderson on his trip report.
MINUTES
The April 15, 1998 regular meeting minutes were accepted as
presented.
TREASURER/FINANCIAL REPORT
Director Anderson presented the financial report ending March 31,
1998 .
COMMISSIONER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Wasson reported that the five economic development
web pages are in place and are presently being tested. Pictures
to be used on each of the pages are being negotiated with local
photographers. The web page address is:
WWW.estesparkresort.com/test3/visitor.htm
Click button "Live & Work" to advance to the 5 pages
Site visitors will be able to request further information.
Commissioner Wasson suggested that this information be offered in
video form (7 minute) at no charge. Nick Molle of Nick Molle
Productions, Channel 8, estimated that the production cost would
be between $5,000 and $10,000. The Chamber will perform
fulfillment.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
No report.
AUTHORITY BUSINESS
Adoption of Projects and Future Priorities: Director Anderson
explained that the following planning/implementation projects are
proposed as urban renewal goals over the next three years:
Priority A
♦ Redevelopment/Relocation of Municipal Building
♦ Stanley Hall Completion
♦ Stanley Hotel Parking Lot
♦ National Geographic (IMAX) — including transportation and
parking
Priority A/B
♦ Project W (land negotiations)
Priority B
♦ Riverwalk — Plxom Creek to Grandpa's
Priority C
♦ Relocation of Post Office/Redevelopment of Post Office site
♦ Moraine/W. Riverside Ave. (including Piccadilly Square
Redevelopment)
♦
Delegated to Town of Estes Park
♦ Entry Signage and improvements
Board Responsibility
♦ Comprehensive Plan monitoring and support
It was noted that the list does not represent any order within
each priority category. It was moved and seconded (Henderson-
Putney) the priority project list be approved with the ability to
be flexible and open to changes, and it passed unanimously.
Stanley Hotel Parking Update: Due to delays in obtaining a base
map survey, final parking lot, entry and access layout have not
been completed. DSW, New Stanley Associates, LP (NSA), and EPURA
are working together to refine and finalize these items. DSW and
NSA will meet May 12 to go over the design and cost estimates by
specific areas. After that meeting, construction drawings will
be prepared. The design team will meet with representatives of
the Colorado Historical Society regarding the design elements on
May 20 in Denver. Depending on NSA wishes, work on certain
segments of the project will begin this summer.
Stanley Hall Preservation: Director Anderson reported on the
following Stanley Hall Preservation work:
■ Electrical: Demolition/removal of existing circuits.
■ Transformer: The concrete pad will be installed and the
transformer placed and wired.
■ Excavation: Excavation of the foundation to determine
extent of water damage has been completed.
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■ Drainage pipes: The pipes were plugged, causing roof drain
water to back up against the foundation. The 3 W I.D. cast
iron pipes have reopened. These pipes will be replaced when
new road elevations are determined.
■ Sewer Hookup/Water Service: Now that the rough elevation of
the new roadway has been determined, work will proceed on
the sewer hookup and new water service to the building.
A formal request has been made to the Colorado Historical Society
to reallocate funds from the electrical service to repair the
south porch that leads to the lower level for repair of water
damage. The porch deck will be replaced using a 3-M non-slip
surface.
Two major phases of the Grant are completed, and Phase 2 pictures
of the access and heating system were forwarded to the Colorado
Historical Society. The exterior surface, north facing entry and
porch, and the roof have been repaired, and all bare wood areas
have been primed.
The Friends of Stanley Hall have cleaned the basement and removed
the stage extension, saving demolition costs and allowing removal
of existing wiring.
Commissioner Wasson urged the Commissioners to read the "New
Urbanism" material that was distributed, as the subject is
relevant to the preservation of urban renewal. Chairman Gunn
requested that the Commissioners put in writing their thoughts
regarding future planning to present to the Estes Valley Planning
Commission.
There being no further business, it was moved the Board adjourn
to Executive Session to discuss developer negotiations. Those
voting "yes": Gunn, Henderson, Klaphake, Putney, Steige, Swank
and Wasson. Those voting "no": None. Chairman Gunn adjourned
the meeting at 8:41 a.m. The next regular meeting will be May
20, 1998, at 8:00 a.m.
Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk