HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1988-07-07BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
July 7, 1988
Commissioners:
Present:
Also Present;
Absent;
Charles H. Phares, J. Donald Pauley,
Edward B. Pohl, Milt Ericson, Jim Godbolt
Pieter Hondius, Gary F. Klaphake
Chairman Phares, Commissioners Pauley,
Pohl, Ericson, Hondius, Klaphake
Executive Director Art Anderson
Secretary Heifner
Commissioner Godbolt
Commissioner Pauley recommended page 3, paragraph 5, first sentence
of the June 16, 1988 minutes be corrected to read; "A sculpture of
the Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep Family which was sold to Charles
H. Phares is on display at Gallery of the Ravens." With this
correction, the minutes were approved.
COMMUNICATIONS
The following were read;
1) A thank you from the Dave Auwerda family for flowers sent to
their son's funeral.
2) A note from Kyle Robeson extending his family's thanks for the
beautiful streetscape and all the good things that are happening in
Town.
COMMITTEES
Finance and Budget - A meeting will be scheduled to review and
discuss the preliminary 1989 budget.
LIAISON
Town Board - Commissioner Klaphake stated the Public Safety
Committee is in agreement with Director Anderson regarding
installation of a "loading zone" sign on East Riverside Drive next
to the Riverpark Plaza Building should such a sign be needed in the
future.
Commissioner Klaphake referred to a picture in the July 6, 1988
Trail Gazette showing children playing on the rocks in Riverside
Plaza and stated that when working in the plaza area. Parks
Department Staff will discourage this type of activity.
Director Anderson forwarded sign information to the Town for the
purpose of ordering a "more shops" sign.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution No. 101 - Director Anderson read Resolution No. 101
(EPURA Approving an Expenditure for Respondents' Court Fees and
Costs - Watson) whereupon it was moved and seconded (Hondius-Pauley)
that Resolution No. 101 be adopted. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 102 - Director Anderson read Resolution No. 102
(EPURA Approving an Expenditure for Acquisition of Real Property and
Related Court Fees and Costs - Boyd) whereupon it was moved and
seconded (Pauley-Hondius) that Resolution No. 102 be adopted.
Motion carried.
STAFF
Substantial completion of Riverside Plaza was July 1, 1988. Planner
Joseph and Parks Department personnel have completed a project
"punch list" for R. C. Heath Construction and Mill Brothers
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Landscaping. Both contractors expect to have these items completed
by July 15, 1988.
Bartlett Property - Following a meeting with the surveyor and
building inspector. Staff met with Mr. Bartlett to determine the
amount of property the Authority might purchase. Following receipt
of a new legal description. Staff will again meet with Mr. Bartlett
to finalize details of this acquisition. EPURA's counsel is
preparing a contract for purchase and it is anticipated this
acquisition will be presented at the August Planning Commission
meeting for inclusion in replatting of the plaza area.
Commissioner Pauley expressed concern over the appearance of the
Aspen trees in the Hwy. 34/36 island. Staff will continue
to attempt resolution of this matter with Green Valley Landscaping.
Mill Brothers Landscaping has indicated that, should the Cottonwoods
not survive at the west side of the plaza on the north side of the
Big Thompson River, they will be replaced. These trees were planted
on the recent "warmest day of the year" which v;as followed by a
heavy rainstorm. Mill Brothers is extremely proud of this project
and believes their work may warrant a landscaping award.
Riverpark Plaza Building's developer is still awaiting delivery of
the clock which is to be installed on the building's south face.
Several Board members noted positive comments received regarding
Riverside Plaza and discussion followed regarding such items as
possible increased lighting of the main water feature.
There being no further business. Director Anderson requested an
Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. There being no
objection, the meeting adjourned to Executive Session.
Donna Heifner
Recording Secretary