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Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
/October 6, 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,
Ericson, Hondius, Klaphake
Town Public Works Director Widmer
Town Finance Officer Vavra
Director Anderson
Planner Joseph
Secretary Heifner
Commissioners Godbolt, Pohl
Minutes of the September 15, 1988 meeting were approved as prepared.
CORRESPONDENCE - Director Anderson read a letter from Roy Palmer
written on behalf of the Town of Castle Rock and members of the
Downtown Committee, expressing their appreciation to EPURA Staff for
the recent slideshow presentation and tour of downtown Estes Park.
LIAISON
Commissioner Klaphake noted the Talmey survey will be conducted
within the next two weeks and a summary of the results should be
available shortly thereafter.
Commissioner Klaphake stated the Library Board requested him, on
their behalf, to ascertain from EPURA, what portion of increment
would be captured by the URA should the library's mill levy be
increased. Chairman Phares requested this be put in writing, at
which time EPURA would respond.
NEW BUSINESS
Parks Department - 1989 Budget Public Works Director Widmer
presented a chart showing the proposed 1989 Parks Department Budget
which includes a request for maintenance funds from EPURA totaling
$100,000. It was moved and seconded (Pauley-Hondius) that the Board
authorize $100,000 be included in the 1989 URA Budget to be
reimbursed to the Parks Department for maintenance costs of EPURA
projects. Those voting "Yes" Chairman Phares, Commissioners
Ericson, Hondius, Pauley. Those voting "No" none. Those
"Abstaining" Commissioner Klaphake. Commissioner Pauley commended
the Parks Department for their excellent care/maintenance of the
flower beds and all areas associated with urban renewal projects.
STAFF
Home Mail Delivery - Director Anderson read a letter from the postal
department outlining various regulations/requirements for mail
delivery. Commissioner Klaphake stated the Mayor has written
Congressman Brown regarding the inability of local citizens to
ascertain from the postal department, correct procedures for
establishing home mail delivery. The Board discussed the
possibility of forming a Steering Committee for this purpose;
however, no action will be taken until a response is received from
Congressman Brown.
Director Anderson distributed a copy of the "Taxpayer's Bill of
Rights" which may appear on the November ballot and requested the
Board oppose passage of this item. Commissioner Klaphake stated the
Colorado League of Cities soundly opposes this amendment.
Representatives from the League will be in attendance at the CDDA
Conference October 6-7, 1988 in Estes Park at which time a press
conference is scheduled where this item will be addressed.
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Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority - October 6, 1988 - page two
Director Anderson noted the Public Works Committee approved the
proposed sculpture lighting concept. EPURA staff will meet with the
Highway Department to determine placement and type of pole. EPURA
will request that power to the lightpole come from the Highway
Deparment1s electrical system. It may be necessary to purchase a
fibreglass breakaway pole should the Highway Department deem it
necessary.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Donna Heifner, Secretary