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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1985-09-19BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority -^September 19, 1985 Commissioners: Charles H. Phares, Anne K. Moss, Edward B. Pohl, Milton Ericson, Lyle Frantz, Dale G. Hill, J. Donald Pauley Attending Chairman Phares, Commissioners Moss, Pohl, Ericson and Hill Also Attending: Director Anderson, Attorney Windholz, Secretary Heifner Absent Commissioners Frantz and Pauley Minutes of the September 5, 1985 meeting were approved as prepared. It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Moss) that the bills be paid, including the Light & Power bill in the amount of $3,319.67 which was tabled from the August 21, 1985 meeting. 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). COMMUNICATIONS - Director_Anderson stated a letter was received from Helen Smith (no address) in response to the recent EPURA news article written by Anderson. Unless Helen Smith cares to come forward and identify herself, the nature of the letter is such that no credence will be given it nor will it be read at a public meeting. Anderson read a letter dated September 6, 1985 from Chairman Phares to the Association for Responsible Development which was in response to their letter of August 28, 1985. It was noted that no one from this association was present at today's URA meeting. TREASURER 1S REPORT: Commissioner Pohl stated the Board was furnished copies of the ftatements for August 1985 and it was moved and seconded (Pohl Moss) that this report be included into the record. Motion carried. It was moved and seconded (Moss-Ericson) that Resolution No. 40 (A Resolution of EPURA Regarding the Regular Meeting) be adopted Motion carried. Resolution adopted. NEW BUSINESS: MacDonald's Book Store — Proposed Redevelopment Chairman Phares opened the public hearing on the proposed redevelopment of MacDonald's Book Store. There being no comment from the public, Phares declared the public hearing closed. Staff submitted a report to the Board covering all items of interest to EPURA with respect to this development. All items have been addressed in this concept plan and Staff recommends that EPURA find this redevelopment in compliance with the Plan — that the access by pedestrians to the river corridor is retained. After discussion among the Board members, it was moved and seconded (Moss-Ericson) that EPURA find this application in conformance with the URA Plan. Motion carried. (A copy of Staff's report and recommendation is 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). STAFF: Director Anderson noted that the Board had received a timetable for BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS the River Corridor and Streetscape 3 Master Plans. Both Request for Proposals (RFP's) have been issued. Anderson suggested that the Development Committee prepare the "short list" regarding the River Corridor Master Plan bidders and that the Capital Improvements Committee prepare the "short list" with regard to the Streetscape 3 Master Plan bidders. Notice will be given to the full Board for those that wish to attend these meetings. Director Anderson met with Monte Vavra, Town Finance Director, regarding the possibility of including EPURA under the Town's CIRSA insurance policy. Cost is $1,345.60 for six months. The matter was tabled until the October 3 meeting to allow Staff time to gather more information. Anderson announced that meetings are being held for the purpose of beginning a dialog between EPURA and the local merchants. Staff is attending the 6th Annual Pedestrian Conference in Boulder on Thursday and Friday of this week. Anderson read a memo from Attorney Windholz dated September 19, 1985 regarding Stanley Village, its phases of development and its eligibility for application of the development code requirements. Windholz and Town attorney White have agreed that Phase II of Stanley Village and any subsequent phase is eligible for application of the development code requirements pursuant to Section 17.32.030 of the Estes Park Municipal Code. The review process (Chapter 17.76 of the Municipal Code) must be followed for determining compliance of Stanley Village with the URA Plan. A meeting will be held in Vail on October 3 entitled "Resorts, Tourists and Colorado's Future" sponsored by the American Planning Association. Cost is $10.00/person and Anderson has information on this meeting for anyone wishing to attend. Attorney Windholz stated that the Relocation Handbook is not ready for Board review due to absence from his office regarding a family illness. Bank property acquisition has been held up as he is awaiting verification from the Secretary of State as to the status of the Estes Park Town Company. Windholz met with Greg White to discuss Stanley Village development, and, has forwarded information regarding his fees (which were charged to EPURA as a result of Binstock's lawsuits) to White. He said White would be reporting on the proposed sales tax issue at the next Town Board meeting and what effect it has on the URA's expenditure of funds. Donna Heifner, Recording Secretary