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Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
/March 3, 1988
Commissioners;
Present:
Also Present:
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, Hondius
Executive Director Anderson
Secretary Heifner
Minutes of the February 18, 1988 regular meeting and February 29,
1988 special meeting were approved as presented.
COMMITTEES
Finance and Budget - Commissioner Pohl noted a gain in sales tax
increment revenues within the Urban Renewal District of 57.51% over
the base year (May 1982-May 1983) and 13.49% over the previous year.
The Larimer County Assessor's office projects a District increase in
property tax increment revenue of approximately 25% over 1987.
Capital Improvements - The Committee, along with Director Anderson
and Public Works Director Widmer, met with the Colorado Department
of Highways on February 24, 1988 to review EPURA's proposed West
Elkhorn Streetscape project. The CDOH proposes a continuous left
turn lane from West Park Center to Spruce Drive.
Following discussion. Chairman Phares requested that Director
Anderson:
- determine the property owners' cooperation with respect to a
sidewalk in this area;
- determine the degree of Highway Department financial assistance
with respect to paving costs.
LIAISON
Town Board - Following the election. Town Trustees ^ anticipate
scheduling a series of meetings for public input regarding future
amendments to the Urban Renewal Plan. Chairman Phares suggested
planning sessions be scheduled, similar to those held before the
Urban Renewal Plan was adopted.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution No. 95 - Staff recommended adoption of Resolution Np* i95'
allowing the Chairman to sign a temporary construction easement when
owners of the property located at 156 and 160 East Elkhorn Avenue
are ready to proceed with renovation.
Director Anderson read Resolution No. 95 (EPURA Granting a Temporary
Construction Easement to Owners of the Property Located at 156 and
160 East Elkhorn Avenue), whereupon it was moved and seconded
(Pohl-Ericson) that Resolution No. 95 be adopted. Motion carried.
STAFF
Demolition has begun on the Riverside Plaza Building.
Pierce/Estes Silver & Gold expects to move from his present location
on or after March 15, 1988. Mr. Pierce will be meeting with the
Relocation Committee in the near future. A trial to determine final
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cost of the Boyd property is scheduled for March 8, 9 and 10, 1988
in Fort Collins.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Donna Heifner, Recording Secretary