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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1987-06-18BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority •^June 18, 1987 Commissioners; Attending; Also Attending: Absent: Charles H. Phares, Milt Ericson, Jim Godbolt Dale G. Hill, Pieter Hondius J. Donald Pauley, Edward B. Pohl Chairman Phares, Commissioners Ericson, Godbolt, Hondius, Pohl Judy Hoxsey, Director/ Estes Park Public Library Executive Director Anderson Secretary Heifner Commissioners Pauley, Hill Minutes of the June 4, 1987 meeting were approved as presented. BILLS - It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Ericson) that the bills be paid. Motion carried. TREASURER1S REPORT - Commissioner Pohl requested the May 1987 financial report be accepted into the record. COMMITTEES Development - Commissioner Pohl stated that the first twenty limited edition collectibles of the family grouping sculpture were sold as of June 10, 1987 at a cost of $1,500.00 each. Fifteen of this grouping are now available at a cost of $1,850.00, two of which are already committed. Circulation Chairman Phares questioned why the bus loading/unloading signs at the Visitor/Transit Center were removed and replaced with 15 minute parking signs. Director Anderson stated he did not know why, but would ascertain the reason from the Public Works Director when he returns to the office next week. Director Anderson stated that Staff is in the process of preparing Visitor/Transit Center flyers which will be mailed to all motor coach/tour companies. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Library Location - Judy Hoxsey, Director/Estes Park Public Library was present to address the Board regarding the library's search for a building site. Ms. Hoxsey stated the library has been offered a portion of the Birch property and an architectural study will be conducted to determine the most suitable location on the property to accommodate a building, parking spaces, landscaping and room for future building construction. Since this property is located within the Urban Renewal District, the library is requesting financial assistance from EPURA on the landscaping and parking aspects of this proposed project. Preliminary plans call for 50-55 parking spaces to be constructed along with the new library. Landscaping plans would encourage public access to and along the river. Ms. Hoxsey noted the library's purchase of this property is contingent upon a Library District being formed. Voters will determine this issue at the November 8, 1988 general election. Chairman Phares stated the Board would take this matter under advisement. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority - June 18, 1987 - page two NEW BUSINESS Authorization for Prequalification Advertisement for River Corridor Construction - Director Anderson explained the proposed method of selecting a construction firm for River Corridor Construction. - advertisement for Request for Qualifications - responses evaluated by Staff - short list prepared - interviews held with short list finalists by URA Board/Staff - company selected with which to negotiate It was moved and seconded (Ericson-Godbolt) that Staff be authorized to place advertisements in the Daily Journal and Trail Gazette for Request for Qualifications for River Corridor Construction. Motion carried. Appointment of a Representative to the Town's Transportation Advisory Committee - Director Anderson stated the Town has received a federal grant from the Department of Transportation to financially assist them in determining the feasibility of a transit system in Estes Park. The Town has requested EPURA appoint a representative to the Town's Transportation Advisory Committee. Chairman Phares nominated Bob Joseph, EPURA Technical Planner to represent EPURA on this Committee. It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Ericson) that this nomination be accepted. Motion carried. Bob Joseph will be under the supervision of, and report directly to, the EPURA Circulation Committee. STAFF It was moved and seconded (Ericson-Pohl) that Staff be authorized to sign a Design Studios West work release at a not-to-exceed cost of $2,000.00 plus $200.00 expenses for rock selection and construction of the base for the entry island sculpture. Motion carried. Discussion followed regarding receipt of a Design Studios West work release for graphics to be used in all present/future kiosks. Staff was directed to obtain estimates for this work from advertising firms. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Donna Heifner, Recording Secretary