HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1999-02-17BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
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February 17, 1999
Commissioners:
Attending:
Absent:
Also Attending:
Carl Henderson, Richard S. Putney, Paula Steige, Gerald W. Swank, Al
Wasson, Rich Widmer
Chairman Putney, Commissioners Steige, Swank, Wasson, Widmer
Carl Henderson
Executive Director Anderson, Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
Chairman Putney called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
None.
MINUTES
The January 20, 1999 and February 3, 1999 meeting minutes were accepted as presented.
TREASURER/FINANCIAL REPORTS
Finance Officer Vavra presented the financial reports ending December 31, 1998 and January
31, 1999.
COMMISSIONER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Putney reported that the Future Activity Plan for EPURA was presented to the Town
Trustees on February 9, 1999. The Plan received unanimous endorsement by the Town Board.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
None.
PROJECT REPORTS/ACTIONS
Contract Award - Riverwalk Phase 4 Survey Work. Director Anderson presented bids
received for the survey work on the West Elkhorn Rivenwalk project. Van Horn Engineering &
Surveying developed the low bid at $32,736 with a delivery date of June 20, 1999. Director
Anderson read Resolution #269 accepting the quotation and authorizing a notice to proceed to
Van Horn Engineering & Surveying at a not to exceed cost of $32,736. Following a discussion
of the project with Mr. Bill Van Horn of Van Horn Engineering & Surveying, it was moved and
seconded (Widmer/Swank) that Resolution #269 be accepted as presented, and it passed
unanimously.
Approval of Stanley Village Development. Director Anderson reported that in 1984 the
Authority approved construction of Stanley Village with certain restrictions. At that time, there
were no zoning restrictions on developments. The Authority approved the development plan
which had defined envelopes and parking/access points. Director Anderson reported:
• The final architecture should be approved as presented. Changes to the final design
must be approved by EPURA staff.
• This is a single tenant occupant. This cannot be used as a mall. Tenant must be
identified ASAP.
• Design of Mountain Home Cafe and Theater must be approved by EPURA staff.
• This completes all development on Stanley Village. (Bank expansion/new building is a
separate land parcel).
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Following a discussion of new building “J” and the expansion of Mountain Home Cafe and the
Theater, it was moved and seconded (Wasson/Steige) to approve the development plan as
presented, and it passed unanimously.
Approval of Design Services Expenditures. During the month of January, Design Studios
West performed site design work for the Mountain Discovery Center totaling $3,895.54. It was
moved and seconded (Swank/Wasson) to approve expenditures as presented, and it
passed unanimously.
Amendment of Bylaws. Director Anderson explained that the Bylaws must be amended to
allow the Town of Estes Park Finance Officer to be the second signature on checks greater
than $2,500. The Bylaws of the Authority require that changes to the Bylaws must be submitted
one meeting prior to consideration and action. The resolution amending the Bylaws was
reviewed and will be presented for approval at the March meeting.
It was moved and seconded (Wasson/Steige) the Board adjourn to Executive Session to
discuss project negotiation strategies. Those voting “yes”: Widmer, Wasson, Swank,
Putney, and Steige. Those voting “no”: none. Chairman Putney adjourned the regular meeting
at 8:40 a.m. The next regular meeting will be March 17, 1999 at 8:00 a.m.
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Rebecca van Deutekom, Deputy Town Clerk