HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1987-09-17BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
â– September 17, 1987
Commissioners:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Charles H. Phares, J. Donald Pauley
Edward B. Pohl, Milt Ericson, Jim Godbolt
Dale G. Hill, Pieter Hondius
Chairman Phares, Commissioners Pauley, Pohl
Ericson, Godbolt, Hill
Director Anderson, Planner Joseph
Secretary Heifner
Commissioner Hondius
Minutes of the September 3, 1987 meeting were approved as presented.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Larry Pierce/Estes Silver & Gold was present to address the Board
regarding his tenancy in the Boyd Building. Mr. Pierce requests a
written lease between EPURA and himself, guaranteeing him space in
his present location for at least two years.
Chairman Phares stated that proposals for redevelopment of the Boyd
Building are due by October 1, 1987 and that the URA cannot enter
into any lease which would bind a future developer.
Commissioner Pohl referred to the policy statement adopted by the
EPURA regarding tenancy in the Boyd Building and stated that EPURA
continues to proceed with the Downtown Redevelopment Program adopted
by the Town Board in 1983.
BILLS
It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Hill) that the bills be paid.
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
Director Anderson read a letter addressed to EPURA from Leon D.
Estes, Chairman/Estes Family Association, indicating the
Association's enthusiastic support towards placement of the Joel
Estes sculpture in the civic plaza area.
Chairman Phares requested a copy of this letter be forwarded to the
Town.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Copies of the August financial report were distributed to the Board.
Commissioner Pohl asked that the report be accepted into the record.
Director Anderson explained the recent sales tax increment report
from the Town, indicating a sales tax increase within the URA
District of 70.06% over the base year and an 11.11% increase over
1986.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Request for Proposal - Boyd Building Redevelopment
Director Anderson stated the URA has received a request to extend
the October 1, 1987 RFP submittal deadline. Counsel indicates this
deadline can be extended, as long as all individuals who have
obtained an RFP are notified of such extension.
It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Pauley) that the RFP submittal
deadline be extended from noon, October 1, 1987^ to noon, 9f
1987 and that those individuals who hold RFP s be so notified.
Motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS
Director Anderson reviewed the R. C. Heath Construction Company
Phase I River Corridor Contract economics with the Board and noted
the possibility of an increase in the contract price of $573,979.00
due to CIRSA's (the Town's and EPURA's insurance carrier) recent
requirement that contractors carry a higher amount of liability
insurance than presently required by statute. Attorney Windholz
will prepare the contract for Executive Committee review next week.
Director Anderson stated there are no substantial contract changes
and that this contract is similar in form and content to the
Streetscape 3 construction contract.
Director Anderson introduced Resolution No. 83 (EPURA Approving an
Agreement Between the Authority and R. C. Heath Construction Company
for Construction of the "Confluence Park/Plaza" in Estes Park,
Colorado) whereupon it was moved and seconded (Pauley-Pohl) that
Resolution No. 83 be adopted. Motion carried.
It was moved and seconded (Pauley-Ericson) that Director Anderson be
authorized to issue a letter of authorization to R. C. Heath
Construction Company to proceed with mobilization, demolition and
site work on the "Confluence Park/Plaza" project at a cost,
not-to-exceed $70,000.00 and that this authorization be based upon
the representation that a contract shall be entered into by R. C.
Heath Construction Company and the Estes Park Urban Renewal
Authority. Motion carried.
Director Anderson reported that proposed redevelopment of the Exxon
Station falls under EPURA's Development Review Process. Staff will
prepare a report for the Board's review and required public notice
will be advertised in advance of the October 1 Board meeting, at
which time, the URA Board will review the proposed redevelopment.
There being no further business. Director Anderson requested an
Executive Session to discuss property acquisition. Chairman Phares
asked if there was any objection. Larry Pierce asked when he could
expect an answer from the Board. Chairman Phares indicated the
Board would take his request under advisement at the Executive
Session. Hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned to Executive
Session.
Donna Heifner, Recording Secretary