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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1985-08-21BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority August 21, 1985 Commissioners: Attending: Also Attending; Absent: Charles H. Phares, Anne K. Moss, Edward B. Pohl, Milton Ericson, Lyle Frantz, Dale G. Hill, J. Donald Pauley Chairman Phares, Commissioners Pohl, Ericson, Frantz, Hill and Pauley Executive Director Anderson, Bob Joseph, Secretary Heifner, Attorney Windholz Commissioner Moss Minutes of the August 7, 1985 meeting were approved. Commissioner Pohl questioned a bill received from the Town of Estes Park for streetlight work and suggested it be held for payment until the next URA meeting, thereby allowing time to gather further information. It was moved and seconded (Pauley-Pohl) that the bills be paid with the exception of the aforementioned bill from the Town of Estes Park for $3,319.67. Motion carried. (A copy of the bills presented and approved for payment are on file in the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority Office under this date, and made a part of the record of these proceedings by reference thereto). TREASURER1S REPORT; Commissioner Pohl stated that the financial statements for July 1985 were distributed to the Board and asked for questions. There being none, it was moved and seconded (Pohl-Ericson) that the Treasurer's Report be accepted as prepared. Motion carried. COMMITTEES: Finance and Budget - Commissioner Hill informed the Board that the Budget Committee held a third meeting this morning and that the budget will be presented to the entire Board and then to the Town Board, as per the schedule. Development - Commissioner Pohl stated the Development Committee had met with a potential developer regarding a proposed multi-media theatre in Dark Horse Plaza. The developer requests a meeting with the URA Board, and, Pohl suggested that the Executive Director schedule this meeting as soon as possible. LIAISON: Town Board - Commissioner Hill informed the Board that the Town Board had tabled indefinitely, the proposed Special Improvement District for parking. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Prospect Village Development - Director Anderson read a letter dated August 16, 1985 to Mr. Lynn Kinnie from Anderson, informing Kinnie that the one-year time limit for construction start on the Prospect Village development expired on August 15, 1985. Should Prospect Village begin construction after August 15, 1985, the development plan will have to be resubmitted, per Municipal Code Chapter 17.48.020, Item 9. Commissioner Pohl questioned whether the URA finding of compliance of Stanley Village included Phase II and Attorney Windholz indicated he would review this and inform the Board at its next meeting. Streetscape 3 - Master Plan - Director Anderson referred to a URA Staff report dated August 19, 1985 addressed to the URA Board. This item was tabled from the August 7th URA meeting. In the opinion of a majority of the Board members, this project should move ahead at the BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority August 21, 1985 - Page Two earliest opportunity, as it is a vital link between the Hwy. 34/36 intersection and the core area. It was moved and seconded (Hill-Pohl) that this matter be tabled until the September 4, 1985 URA Board meeting. Motion carried. It was moved and seconded (Ericson-Hill) that Staff be directed to prepare a Request for Proposal for design of Streetscape 3. Motion carried. George Oldham suggested that URA meet with individuals involved in the Streetscape 3 area. These businesses are totally different from those along Streetscapes 1 and 2. He also commended URA for its fine work and remarked that he has overheard tourists, on many occasions, speak highly of the urban renewal efforts which have been taking place. STAFF: Attorney Windholz informed the Board of the following: 1) 2) A friendly condemnation suit regarding the bank property has been prepared by Windholz and direction is requested as as to how the Board wishes to proceed. The Board directed Windholz to continue with this matter. The Judge has dismissed all of Binstock's allegations and the only item left open is the question of whether or not EPURA wishes to try and recoup attorney's fees. It was moved and seconded (Pohl—Frantz) that Windholz file the necessary papers to recover attorney's expenses incurred in these lawsuits' and to seek an order from the Judge, barring Binstock from filing such frivolous actions in the future. Motion carried. Staff was directed to forward a copy of today's minutes to the Town Clerk, highlighting this action. 3)Windholz has prepared a draft of the Relocation Manual and will submit it to the Board on or before the next URA meeting. Donna Heifner, Recording Secretary BILLS 8/21/85 Town of Estes Park Light & water bill Phone calls Work performed re: streetlights (Oct. 84-June 85) 13.13 50.79 3,319.67 Accounting Business Mgmt. Services Boudreaux & Jackson 325.00 105.00 Legal J. A. Windholz 2,430.20 Confluence Park Douglas L. Houston 1,340.93 Streetscape II Urban Accessories 134.09 Traffic & Circulation Transamerica Title Utilities Rowe Heating Mountain Bell Mountain Bell 235.00 12.00 25.78 37.70 Advertising Trail Gazette 34.40 Office Equipment & Maintenance Executone - Court Room Renovation (equipment, materials and labor) Radio Shack (Maintenance Agreement on Computer and Printer) 1,161.45 368.00 Travel Registration and one night's lodging in Grand Junction - Commissioner Moss 2 Registrations, 4 nights lodging in Grand Junction for Art Anderson and Bob Joseph — one-way plane ticket to Denver for Art Anderson Grand Junction expense - meals, mileage - Art Anderson 110.00 282.50 37.98