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Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
^ April 21, 1988
Commissioners
Present:
Also Present:
Absent
Charles H. Phares, J. Donald Pauley,
Edward B. Pohl, Milt Ericson, Jim Godbolt
Dale G. Hill, Pieter Hondius
Vice-Chairman Pauley, Commissioners Pohl
Ericson, Godbolt, Hill
Polly Garrett/Town Trustee
Steve Jackson/Boudreaux & Jackson, CPA's
Executive Director Anderson
Secretary Heifner
Chairman Phares, Commissioner Hondius
Minutes of the April 7, 1988 meeting were approved as presented.
It was moved and seconded (Pohl—Ericson) that the bills be paid.
Motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT
It was moved and seconded (Pohl—Ericson) that the March financial
statement be accepted into the record. Motion carried.
LIAISON
Planning Commission - Director Anderson has presented the concept^of
entertainers in the Riverside Plaza to the Planning Commission. The
Commission will present this item to the Town Board on Tuesday,
April 26, 1988, whereupon a public hearing will be scheduled.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Plaza Name - Several names were submitted to the Board^for the new
plaza area. These names have been reviewed with the Town Board.
Staff requests the URA Board approve the name Riverside Plaza,
replacing the Plan designated name of Confluence Park. Director
Anderson expressed appreciation to Mr. Robert Young of Louisiana for
addressing the subject of an appropriate name for the area and
suggesting this name include a reference to water. Director
Anderson also thanked those who submitted names, including the Trail
Gazette for its advertisement regarding name nominations. It was
moved and seconded (Ericson-Godbolt) that Riverside Plaza be the
name of the new plaza area. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
1987 EPURA Audit - Steve Jackson/Boudreaux & Jackson, CPA s
presented the 198'7 audit to the Board. It was moved and seconded
(Hi11-Ericson) that the 1987 EPURA audit be accepted into the
record. Motion carried.
STAFF
Director Anderson reported that substantial completion of Riverside
Plaza is scheduled for June 15, 1988, weather permitting.
The Laing property closing is scheduled for Saturday, April 23, 1988
at 10:00 a.m.
A 10:00 a.m., July 15, 1988 grand opening dedication is planned for
Riverside Plaza. A reception will be held following the ceremony.
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Governor Romer has been invited to attend as featured speaker.
Polly Garrett suggested inviting legislators involved in reviewing
the School Finance Act, as it directly addresses the question of
whether Estes Park will be considered an outlying area or
recreational area. Commissioner Hill noted that Mayor Dannels is
the local representative.
Commissioner Pohl noted the recent successful tour of the plaza area
with local officials and suggested that individuals/groups desirous
of viewing this area should contact the urban renewal office to
schedule a tour.
Sculpture sales are expected to increase this Summer, as EPURA
continues to advertise sale of these collectibles.
Vice-Chairman Pauley expressed the Board's appreciation to
Commissioner Hill for his interest and dedication while serving on
the Urban Renewal Board and wished him the best in his retirement.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Donna Heifner, Recording Secretary