HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1989-01-19BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
January 19, 1989
Commissioners:
Present
Also Present:
Absent
Charles H. Phares, J. Donald Pauley,
Edward B. Pohl, Milt Ericson, Jim Godolt
Pieter Hondius, Gary F. Klaphake
Chairman Phares, Commissioners Pohl, Ericson
Godbolt, Hondius, Klaphake
Bill VanHorn
Director Anderson, Planner Joseph
Secretary Heifner
Commissioner Pauley
Minutes of the January 5, 1989 meeting were approved as prepared.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION - Bill VanHorn/Estes Park expressed his
concern at the loss of City Market, but cautioned the Board
regarding its use of any policy to assist private business/property
owners. He stated the demographics of Estes Park dictate certain
areas where the general populace shops and EPURA assistance will not
alter that situation.
Commissioner Hondius noted the Authority's proposed West Elkhorn
projects were discussed by the Town and EPURA before City Market
closed. Commissioner Godbolt said it was his understanding^ the
Authority would contact City Market's property owner, apprise him of
EPURA's views with respect to the area and determine what assistance
the Authority might be able to provide.
Director Anderson stated his letter to the property owner expressed
regret at City Market's decision to leave West Park Center and
informed the owner of EPURA's proposed projects to aid in traffic
flow to that area. The letter also offered EPURA's assistance with
tenant recruitment through presentations of proposed projects.
BILLS It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Hondius) the bills be paid.
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS - Director Anderson read a December 21, 1988 letter
addressed to Chairman Phares and Director Anderson from Kutak Rock &
Campbell, informing the Authority that under the Arbitrage
Certificate executed in connection with the bond refunding and, the
Authority's letter indicating an amount of proceeds from the
refunded bonds were expended within the reguired sixty days of the
closing date (September 13, 1988), the Authority has complied with
that covenant and no further reporting or action is required.
TREASURER'S REPORT - EPURA's December 1988 and year-end financial
report was accepted into the record.
LIAISON - The Town Board will meet to review Plan amendment process
information submitted by Town Attorney White.
Town/EPURA joint meetings will resume the first Tuesday of each
month at 1:00 p.m. beginning Tuesday, February 7, 1989.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution No. 109 - EPURA Authorizing an Agreement with Estes Park
Surveyors for Professional Services - Following EPURA's Request for
Proposals and receipt of same from local firms for not-to-exceed
costs on survey work with respect to an Amended Plat of EPURA Lot 5
- Bartlett Property, Staff was directed to contact Estes Park
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Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority - January 19, 1989 - page two
Surveyors and Precision West for a redefinition of their cost
figures. Costs submitted from firms responding to the Request for
Proposal are:
Rocky Mountain Consultants, Inc.
VanHorn Engineering Sc Surveying
Precision West
Estes Park Surveyors
$1,420.00
$1,270.00
$1,126.00
$ 500.00-$!,000.00
Chairman Phares requested a correction in Item 3 of the Resolution
to read; .... permanent monuments, rather than .... permanent
monumentation. Director Anderson read Resolution No. 109 whereupon
it was moved and seconded (Pohl-Hondius) that Resolution No. 109 be
adopted. Motion carried. A letter agreement is awarded to Estes
Park Surveyors at a not-to-exceed cost of $1,000.00.
NEW BUSINESS
Director Anderson requested clarification of the November 17, 1988
Board acceptance of the November 14, 1988 Development Committee
minutes, which minutes accepted Director Anderson's recommendations
contained in his October 24, 1988 memo. The recommendations are:
- Riverside Plaza entertainment be continued in 1989;
- EPURA enter into a management contract with Robert Aiken;
- the entertainment budget be increased from $10,000 to $12,000;
- EPURA solicit corporate and local merchant sponsorships
for special all-day mini-festivals.
Chairman Phares stated the Board's intent in its acceptance of the
Development Committee's minutes was to authorize Director Anderson
to proceed with his recommendations. The Board will review the
Entertainment Manager's contract when prepared.
Director Anderson announced a February 1, 1989 meeting in Room 203
of the Municipal Building at 7:00 p.m. with the Entertainment
Manager and local groups interested in participating in the 1989
Family Festival entertainment. This meeting will attempt to:
- determine if the community and its artistic organizations
wish to perform at the Family Festival;
- formulate plans for scheduling talented, local
individuals/organizations into the Festival's activities.
Additional scheduling for participation in the Festival may occur
when local religious organizations are contacted this Spring to
determine what individuals/groups are scheduled to perform
throughout the area during the summer.
A local club has inquired about discounted purchase of a Rocky
Mountain Sheep family collectible to be used in a fund-raising
effort. The Board clarified its authorization for Staff to proceed
with plans for the commissioned sales of collectibles through
galleries and interested organizations. Commissioner Pohl requested
that commissioned sales of the family not fall below the original
offering price.
Director Anderson requested an Executive Session to discuss property
acquisition. There being no objection. Chairman Phares adjourned
the meeting to Executive Session.
Donna Heifner, Secretary