HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1998-08-05BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
‘^August 5, 1998
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 Henderson,
Klaphake, Putney, Steige, Swank, and Wasson
Project Manager Anderson, Finance Officer
Vavra, Deputy Clerk Kuehl
None
Chairman Gunn called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
None.
MINUTES
The July 15, 1998 regular meeting minutes were accepted as
presented.
COMMISSIONER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Wasson reported that Ed Volz is the new director of
the Estes Valley Library District.
Commissioner Swank reported that the local Rotary Clubs have
requested the possible placement of "survival rings" at various
locations along the Riverwalk. Commissioner Klaphake will refer
the request to Public Works Director Linnane.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Klaphake reported that the Town budget process will
commence in August, implementing a two-year budget. EPURA will
also adopt a two-year budget process.
PROJECT REPORTS/ACTIONS
Report of Audit: Finance Officer Vavra and Treasurer Henderson
presented the Finance Report and Audit ending December 31, 1997.
Mountain Discovery Center Geotechnical Testing: Director Anderson
explained that basic geotechnical information on subsoil
conditions such as bedrock location, subsoil strengths, and water
table depth prior to the construction of the proposed Mountain
Discovery Center is necessary. Bids were received as follows for
drilling 7 exploratory holes, 20 to 25 feet deep as well as
associated engineering tests:
Landmark Engineering
Kumar & Associates
$2,000
$4,700
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It was moved and seconded (Putney-Swank) the contract for
geotechnical testing at the proposed Mountain Discovery Center
site be awarded to Landmark Engineering at an amount not to
exceed $2,000, and it passed unanimously. Commissioner Klaphake
explained the necessity of this procedure to determine if the
project is possible at the proposed site.
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded
(Putney-Wasson) the Board adjourn to Executive Session to discuss
land negotiations. Those voting "yes": Gunn, Henderson,
Klaphake, Putney, Steige, Swank and Wasson. Those voting "no":
None. Chairman Gunn adjourned the meeting at 8:25 a.m. The next
regular meeting will be August 19, 1998, at 8:00 a.m.
Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk