HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1987-10-15BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
"tDctober 15, 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 Pohl, Ericson
Godbolt, Hill, Hondius
Director Anderson, Planner Joseph
Secretary Heifner
Commissioner Pauley
Minutes of the October 1, 1987 meeting were approved as presented.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
James Durward was present to address the Board regarding an area
from the 300 Block of West Elkhorn Avenue to and including West Park
Shopping Center, and his recommendation that EPURA consider
streetscape/riverscape construction within this area, along with
property acquisitions which would allow for development of
additional public parking spaces.
Commissioner Pohl noted that the Authority is addressing additional
public parking in this area via its present condemnation of the "Ice
House" property. The URA has also commissioned a survey which
should aid in determining where sidewalks, curb/gutters and
amenities can be placed. Financing for portions of this proposed
project has been included in the 1988 draft budget.
BILLS
It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Ericson) that the bills be paid.
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
Director Anderson read a letter dated October 8, 1987 from Ralph
Read, Estes Park to the National Arbor Day Foundation Awards
Committee, asking the Committee to consider Estes Park's streetscape
entry for an award.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The September 1987 financial report was distributed to the Board and
accepted into the record.
COMMITTEES
Development - Commissioner Pohl noted that Requests for Proposal
for redevelopment of the "Boyd Building" were solicited and
received. Submitted proposals are being reviewed and interviews
with the Board will be scheduled the week of October 26, 1987. It
is anticipated that a Resolution will be presented for adoption at
the November 5, 1987 Board meeting authorizing negotiations with one
of the proposers.
Capital Improvements - Minutes of the October 7, 1987 meeting were
read. It was moved and seconded (Ericson-Hondius) that they be
accepted into the record. Motion carried.
It was moved and seconded (Ericson—Godbolt) that Change Order No. 5
under the R. C. Heath Construction Company streetscape contract be
approved for payment. Motion carried. It was moved and seconded
(Ericson-Godbolt) that Design Studios West be reimbursed for
additional expenses incurred during river construction drawing
revisions. Motion carried.
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Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority - October 15, 1987 - page two
NEW BUSINESS
Staff solicited a price from DSW for preparation of color renderings
of the Confluence Park/Plaza area for public information purposes.
DSW submitted a price of $500.00 plus $50.00 in material. The Board
directed Staff to determine other alternative methods for and
location of graphic display of construction in this area.
STAFF
Construction is underway at Confluence Park/Plaza. Staff has
negotiated with several companies/individuals for purchase of
pavers, riverwall material, and moss rock. Delivery of the material
is expected to begin this week.
Commissioner Pohl noted that Mayor Dannels reappointed Milt Ericson
to a five-year term as Commissioner and congratulated him on his
appointment.
Chairman Phares commended Director Anderson for his Urban Renews
article on riverfront construction.
There being no further business. Director Anderson asked for an
Executive Session with the Board to discuss property acquisition.
Hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned to Executive Session.
Donna Heifner, Recording Secretary