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Estes Park
3anuary 2,
Urban
1987
Renewal Authority
Commis sione r s:
Attend ing :
Also Attending;
Absent:
Charles H. Phares, 3. Milt Ericson, Lyle Frantz,
3ames Godbolt, Dale G. Hill, 3. Donald Pauley,
Edward B. Pohl
Chairman Phares, Commissioners Ericson, Frantz,
Hill, Pohl
Director Art Anderson, Planner Bob 3oseph
Larry Pierce/Estes Silver and Gold
Secretary Heifner
Commissioners Godbolt, Pauley
Minutes of the December 18, 1986 meeting were approved as presented.
Mr. Larry Pierce/Estes Silver and Gold was present to address the
Board regarding EPURA's condemnation of the Boyd property and his
lease. Mr. Pierce stated he has no intention of relocating and
requested the Board to subsidize his rent for the remainder of his
lease (October 1988) should a developer decide to raise his rent.
He stated that his present rent is $625.00/month and will increase
to $ 1,000.00/month in October 1987. He is concerned that a
developer might raise his rent an additional $ 1,000.00/month. Mr.
Pierce stated he is in favor of urban renewal and the Dark Horse
Plaza project, but is concerned that his rent might be raised after
the Boyd property is purchased by a developer.
Mr. Pierce questioned why, if the Relocation Manual states that
EPURA will assist businesses in relocating, it does not provide for
assisting a business to stay in its present location. He stated
that if EPURA is unwilling to indicate that they will assist him
with his rent (if legally possible), he will institute legal
to delay the project. However, he wants to work with EPURA
action
and i s
if subsidizing his rent
the Board would
requesting an opinion from the Board that
for a designated period of time is legal, that
consider this option. If this is not legal, according to Colorado
law, Mr. Pierce stated he would respect that ruling.
Chairman Phares stated that after seeking counsel from the
Authority's attorney, the Board would consider the question. Also,
that the Board sympathizes with Mr. Pierce's situation, but cannot
indicate in the affirmative or negative until a legal opinion is
received.
Mr. Pierce requested, and Chairman Phares agreed, that Attorney
Windholz determine the legality of this question at the earliest
possible date. Mr. Pierce asked that Attorney Windholz make that
determination by the middle of next week.
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Finance and Budget - Commissioner Pohl stated that, at a
Development/Capita 1 Improvements Committee meeting on December 31,
1986, a check for $3,200.00 was accepted from Phil and Chris Switzer
to be used for playground equipment in the river corridor area.
This donation has been placed in a special, interest bearing
account .
Commissioner Hill stated his concern regarding increased
insuranee/maintenance costs with respect to additional playground
equipment. Commissioner Hill asked if the Authority was obligated
to purchase the playground equipment and Commissioner Pohl stated
that, should the playground equipment not be purchased, the money
would be returned to the Switzers.
Director Anderson stated that on Monday, 3anuary 5, Heath will begin
sidewalk construction on the south side of Elkhorn Avenue.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Donna Heifner