HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1989-01-05BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
January 5, 1989
Commissioners :
Present:
Also Present
Charles H. Phares, J. Donald Pauley,
Edward B. Pohl, Milt Ericson, Jim Godbolt
Pieter Hondius, Gary F. Klaphake
Chairman Phares, Commissioners Pohl, Ericson
Godbolt, Hondius, Klaphake
Director Anderson, Planner Joseph
Secretary Heifner
Absent: Commissioner Pauley
Minutes of the December 15, 1988 meeting were approved as prepared.
COMMUNICATIONS - Director Anderson read a December 19, 1988 letter
from the Colorado Council on the Arts and Humanities, informing the
Authority that its grant application of $3,000.00 to support the
Riverside Family Festival project was not among those receiving an
award. The letter further stated the volume of worthwhile
applications far exceeded the funds available, although the
Authority is encouraged to advise the Council of upcoming programs
should an application for assistance be submitted in the future.
COMMITTEES
Finance and Budget - Commissioner Pohl reported a return of 1988
excess increment in the amount of $544,892.57 was received from
Central Bank on January 4, 1989 and invested in the Authority's
money market account until January 5, 1989, when the Authority
placed $475,000.00 into three CD's of 90, 120, and 180 days. Minus
a $5.00 wire fee, the balance of $69,887.57 remains in the money
market account to cover operating expenses. Bid rates ranged from
8.55% to 8.78%.
Director Anderson noted the Larimer County Assessor's office reports
EPURA's projected property tax increment is up 33-1/3% over last
year.
LIAISON
Commissioner Klaphake reported a joint meeting is scheduled for
Friday, January 13, 1989 with the Town/EPURA Boards, Paul Talmey,
and the media. Agenda items are:
1) Talmey's review of final survey results;
2) EPURA's 1989 agenda;
3) Plan amendment process.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Change of Meeting Day and Time - Following lengthy discussion, this
matter was tabled indefinitely.
Surveying Services — Amended Plat of EPURA Lot 5 — Bartlett_
Proposals received for this survey work were:
Rocky Mountain Consultants, Inc.
VanHorn Engineering & Surveying
Estes Park Surveyors
Precision West
$1,420.00
$1,270.00
$ 500.00-$l,000.00
$ 976.00
It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Ericson) Staff contact Estes Par^
Surveyors and Precision West for a redefinition of not-to-exceed
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cost figures submitted. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 107 - Engineering Services
Commissioner Hondius declared a conflict of interest and abstained
from discussion or vote. Proposals received for this engineering
work were;
Simons, Li & Associates, Inc.
Wright Water Engineers, Inc.
$5,668.20
$4,500.00
It was moved and seconded (Ericson-Godbolt) that Wright Water
Engineers, Inc. be awarded a contract to prepare flood impact
analyses along certain areas of the Big Thompson River at a
not—to-exceed cost of $4,500.00. Those voting Yes - Chairman
Phares, Commissioners Ericson, Godbolt, Klaphake, Pohl. Those
voting No - none. Those Abstaining - Commissioner Hondius.
Relocation - Legal Matter - Director Anderson, acting in his
capacity as Relocation Administrator, has determined allowable
relocation payments to Estes Park Hardware and Sporting Goods. A
December 23, 1988 letter from Attorney Bill Wyatt requests an
extension of time and the determination be appealed.
The Relocation Administrator recommends:
1) The URA Board grant the additional fifteen (15) days, allowing
Attorney Wyatt to complete discovery, file additional documents and
a legal Brief, said fifteen (15) days to commence January 5, 1989
and end January 20, 1989;
2) An appeal to the URA Board be granted, said appeal to occur at
one of EPURA's February Board Meetings. Upon Attorney Wyatt's
request, such appeal may occur in Executive Session following one of
these meetings.
Following this appeal, the URA Board has thirty (30) days in which
to make its determination regarding relocation payments. It was
moved and seconded (Hondius—Klaphake) the Board grant:
1) the requested fifteen (15) day extension of time, commencing
January 5, 1989 and ending January 20, 1989;
2) an appeal to the URA Board at one of EPURA's February Board
meetings.
Motion carried. Director Anderson said all information received
through January 20, 1989 will be referred to the Board, along with
copies of current URA file data concerning the Estes Park Hardware &
Sporting Goods' relocation.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution No. 108 - Intent to Acquire Real Property
Director Anderson expressed URA concern for the economic health of
West Park Center with the loss of City Market. It is felt that the
planned streetscape construction, visually connecting Tregent Park
to West Park Center, will increase traffic flow to the area. In
order to strengthen the entire West Elkhorn economy, the addition of
parking has been considered. Based on the SID studies conducted in
1985, the "Old Lumberyard" was re-evaluated as a potential close-in
parking lot. The property was recently available for purchase on
the open market. Based on these considerations. Director Anderson
recommended the Authority enter into negotiations for the purchase
of the Old Lumberyard.
Following discussion regarding wording of Resolution No. 108, it was
moved and seconded (Klaphake-Ericson) that Resolution No. 108 (EPURA
Declaring an Intent to Acquire Real Property) be read by Director
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Anderson and adopted. Motion carried.
The Board authorized Director Anderson to contact the owner of the
City Market property, stating EPURA's views with respect to that
area and ascertaining what assistance the Authority might be able to
provide.
STAFF
Light & Power Director Dekker indicates that labor and material to
install a streetlight and run overhead service at 201 Park Lane will
cost $280.00. EPURA should plan on an additional $150.00 if a
streetlight base is not in stock. Director Dekker stated the Light
& Power Department will install overhead wiring to power the light.
Director Anderson requested a work session with the Board to review
the Plan. There being no objection and no further business to come
before the Board, Chairman Phares adjourned the meeting.
Donna Heifner, Secretary