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/Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
September 15, 1999
Commissioners:
Attending:
Absent:
Also Attending:
Richard S. Putney, Paula Steige, Gerald W. Swank, Al Wasson, Rich
Widmer
Chairman Putney, Commissioners Steige, Swank, Wasson, Widmer
Commissioners Henderson, Jarolimek
Executive Director Smith, Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
Chairman Putney called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
AGENDA
Chairman Putney reported that David Thomas would not be attending the meeting and should
be removed from the agenda. He also noted the addition of two items from Executive Director
Smith. It was moved and seconded (Swank/Wasson) to amend the agenda as noted, and it
passed unanimously.
MINUTES
It was moved and seconded (Steige/Swank) that the August 18, 1999 meeting minutes be
approved as presented, and it passed unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Finance Officer Vavra presented the July and August Cash Flow Reports.
COMMISSIONER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Putney reported that reactions at each open house have been overwhelmingly
positive. Executive Director Smith presented an open house schedule through October 7th. He
noted that Jeffrey Duni from Amfac will attend the open house scheduled September 21st.
Director Smith also presented a copy of the editorial from the September 5th edition of the
Reporter Herald regarding Mountain Discovery.
Commissioner Wasson reported that information regarding Mountain Discovery continues to be
provided to local organizations. Organizations requesting information include the Estes Valley
Improvement Association, Chamber Ambassadors, and Sunrise Rotary.
Chairman Putney stated that citizens have expressed their appreciation at the detailed reporting
presented in the Trail Gazette listing the activities of the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority.
Chairman Putney reported that Mary Bomar will be the Acting Superintendent of Rocky
Mountain National Park while Mr. Jones is away. He should return in approximately 6 weeks.
Ms. Bomar has been briefed on Mountain Discovery and will be available to discuss the project
if necessary.
PROJECT REPORTS/ACTIONS
Request Approval for Real Estate Appraisal at Bureau of Reclamation Property Portion of
Mountain Discovery Site. Executive Director Smith explained that an appraisal of the Bureau
of Reclamation property portion of the Mountain Discovery site is necessary as part of project
negotiations. Berry and Associates, Real Estate Appraisers and Consultants, submitted a
proposal to perform these services, however, it was noted that the work backlog of appraisers
qualified to perform such work is approximately 90 days or longer. Director Smith read
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Resolution #276 authorizing Berry and Associates to proceed with the real estate appraisal in a
timely manner that would not delay the project upon its approval. It was moved and seconded
(Wasson/Widmer) to approve Resolution #276 as presented, and it passed unanimously.
Request to Consider Additional Parking near Stanley Village. Bill Van Horn was not in
attendance. Therefore, this item was removed from the agenda.
Sculpture Proposal from William Zelt, Executive Director Smith presented a proposal from
William Zelt to sculpt a bronze bear statue that could be funded by EPURA. Director Smith
noted that all existing bronze sculptures have been funded by private contributions, not EPURA.
It was determined that EPURA does not have a policy in place to address sculpture proposals.
Chairman Putney requested that Director Smith and Town Administrator Widmer develop policy
guidelines to address such proposals. Town Administrator Widmer noted that the City of
Loveland has a long-standing art policy that could be used as an example.
Request Approval for Blight Study. Executive Director Smith explained that it is necessary to
expand the Urban Renewal area in order to implement the proposed Mountain Discovery
project. Director Smith read Resolution 277 authorizing Design Studios West to proceed with
studies required for the expansion of the Urban Renewal area to include the entire Mountain
Discovery site. It was moved and seconded (Steige/Wasson) that Resolution 277 be
approved and presented, and it passed unanimously.
Following completion of all agenda items. Chairman Putney obtained a unanimous vote to
enter Executive Session to discuss development agreement negotiations.
Whereupon Chairman Putney adjourned the meeting at 8:45 a.m. to Executive Session. The
next regular meeting will be October 20,1999 at 8:00 a.m.
Rebecca van Deutekom, Deputy Town Clerk