HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1986-01-16BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
^stes Park Urban Renewal Authority
January 16, 1986
Commissioners:
Attending:
Also Attending;
Absent;
Charles H. Phares, Anne K. Moss, Edward B. Pohl,
Milt Ericson, Lyle Frantz, Dale G. Hill,
J. Donald Pauley
Chairman Phares, Commissioners Moss, Pohl,
Ericson, Frantz, Hill
Executive Director Anderson, Bob Joseph,
Attorney Jim Windholz, Secretary Heifner
Commissioner Pauley
Minutes of the January 2, 1986 meeting were approved as presented.
It was moved and seconded (Frantz-Moss) that the bills, as
presented, be allowed and paid. 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).
Director Anderson read a letter dated January 16, 1986 to K-Lynn
Cameron, Larimer County Parks Department from Anderson, regarding
the Estes Valley Trails Plan as it pertains to the urban renewal
•^istrict, and, EPURA's endorsement of the Plan and its early
implementation.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Commissioner Pohl stated that copies of the December 1985 financial
report were distributed to the Board. It was moved and seconded
(Pohl-Frantz) that the Treasurer's report be accepted and placed in
the record. Motion carried.
LIAISON
Planning Commission - Commissioner Moss stated that the Planning
Commission has scheduled public workshops on parking for January 16
at 7:00 p.m. and January 17 at 8:00 a.m. in Room 203 of the
Municipal Building.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Dinner Theatre Study - Director Anderson reported that a preliminary
draft, along with a financial feasibility study, had been received
and distributed to the Board. After lengthy discussion. Chairman
Phares recommended, and the Board concurred, that the matter be
until the Commissioners have had an opportunity to further
review the studies.
i^l—Cleave Street — Building Status — Director Anderson reported
that ads were placed in the Trail Gazette for sale and removal of
the bank drive—up facility at 101 Cleave. Some interest has been
shown, but no bids have been received. It was suggested that Staff
contact Bob Scott (Horse & Rodeo Association) to see if they would
be interested in moving the building for their use. Staff was also
directed to again advertise the bank drive—up facility for sale and
removal.
Watson House Parking Lot Engineering - Director Anderson reported
that ads were placed in the Trail Gazette for sale and removal of
the Watson house and that no bids had been received. Director
Anderson noted that further study indicates the Watson house is not
moveable as a single unit. Attorney Windholz informed the Board
that the scope of work portion of the contract with Nytes can be
extended to include demolition of the Watson house.
Upon Staff recommendation, it was moved and seconded
(Ericson-Frantz) that Staff be directed to obtain bids from
professional engineers for the purpose of evaluating the stability
of the property after removal of the Watson house, prior to
conversion to a parking lot. Motion carried.
Streetscape 3 and River Corridor Workshops
Design Studios West, Inc. and EPURA Staff have prepared a tentative
workshop schedule from January-June, including many all-day
sessions. This schedule will be mailed to affected merchants,
residents and owners.
NEW BUSINESS
Pro Hidden Valley - Kathy Hart, speaking on behalf of Hidden yalley
and the Accommodations Association, informed the Board that Hidden
Valley is set to close permanently on April 1, 1986. Hart referred
to a report by the Ski Task Force which was submitted to the Estes
Valley Recreation and Parks District on December 9, 1985. Among
other items, the report contains specific recommendations regarding
the operation of Hidden Valley and the ski area's economic impact on
the Estes Valley. It was moved and seconded (Ericson-Pohl) that
EPURA indicate its support for the continued operation of the Hidden
Valley Ski Area because of its positive impact on the community.
Motion carried.
Aerial Photos of Downtown Estes Park - Staff reported that bids had
been received from three companies, ranging from $3,500—5,400.
Landmark Engineering submitted the low bid of $3,500.00 (plus cost
for cross-sections). Upon Staff recommendation, it was moved and
seconded (Pohl-Moss) that EPURA accept the bid of Landmark
Engineering and authorize expenses to be incurred for this project,
not to exceed $4,000.00. Motion carried.
Termination of DSW Football Lot Contract - Upon recommendation of
the Town and EPURA Staff, it was moved and seconded (Frantz-Hill)
that further design work on the football lot be terminated. Motion
carried.
STAFF
It was moved and seconded (Moss-Frantz) that authorization be given
to Staff for purchase of a 4-drawer legal file cabinet. Motion
carried.
It was moved and seconded (Moss-Frantz) that a Staff member
authorized to travel to San Antonio (January 24-26) to meet with
James Keeter & Associates and that an amount of $500.00 be
authorized for this purpose. Those voting yes — (3ommissioners Moss,
Ericson, Frantz and Hill, Those voting no Chairman Phares,
Commissioner Pohl. Motion carried.
Chairman Phares announced new committee appointments as follows;
Development
Circulation
Finance/Budget
Anne Moss, Chairman
Edward Pohl
Lyle Frantz
Charles Phares, Chairman
Lyle Frantz
Edward Pohl, Chairman
Dale Hill
Milt Ericson, Chairman
Don Pauley
Capital Improvements
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Donna Heifner, Recording Secretary