HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 2003-08-20RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, August 20, 2003
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the ESTES PARK URBAN RENEWAL
AUTHORITY of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting
held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 20th day of
August 2003.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Putney, Commissioners Jarolimek, Little, Steige,
Swank, Wasson, Widmer
Chairman Putney, Commissioners Jaroiimek, Little Steige,
Swank. Wasson, Widmer
Executive Director Smith, Community Development Director
Joseph, and Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
None
Chairman Putney called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
AGENDA.
Chairman Putney amended the Agenda to remove Item 9, consideration of Resolution
334. There being no objection, the Agenda was approved with the noted change.
MINUTES.
It was moved and seconded (Swank/Little) the minutes of the regular meeting held
July 16,2003 be approved, and it passed unanimously.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS.
None.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS.
Commissioner Wasson reported that he has received numerous positive comments
regarding Performance Park.
Commissioner Swank reported that his choral group will be performing Wednesday,
August 27th at 7:00 p.m. at Performance Park.
STAFF REPORT/ PROJECTS.
Executive Director’s Report. 1) Director Joseph presented a summation of the zoning
districts that apply to the downtown area. Director Joseph and Director Smith will
research the possibility of creating an additional commercial zoning district that
would specifically address entrances to the downtown core area and present their
recommendations at a future meeting. 2) Director Smith briefed the Board on a recent
trip to study the Acadia National Park’s Island Explorer Bus System. Areas
discussed inciuded traffic congestion, funding, parking, and agency partnerships. 3)
Commissioners Steige and Swank have agreed to serve another term on the Board.
They are to be reappointed at the August 26th Town Board meeting. 4) Performance
Park has been nominated for the Governor’s Award for Downtown Exwl ence,
sponsored by the Coiorado Community Revitaiization Association and Colorado
Municipal League. Award recipients will be announced in September. 5) Due to tenant
problems at the Bob’s Amoco property, staff recommends that the lease not be
extended and be allowed to terminate on September 23, 2003. The Board concurred.
FSTES PARK AREA TRAIL SYSTEM AND RELATIONSHIP TO
DISCUSSION. Stan Gengler/Executive Director of the Estes Valley Recreation &^Park
District briefed the Board on the Estes Park trail system and explained that the Estes
Valley Trails Committee was established to promote development and maintenance oT a
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comprehensive and sustainable trail system throughout the Estes Valley. Areas
discussed include planning, budgeting, maintenance, design standards, trail users,
connectivity, and Committee goals.
RESOLUTION #333 - APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN EPURA AND THE TOWN OF
ESTES PARK. Director Smith read Resolution #333 approving the Third Amendment
to the Intergovernmental Agreement between EPURA and the Town of Estes Park. It
was moved and seconded (Wasson/Jarolimek) Resolution #333 be approved, and it
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION #334 - APPROVAL OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED WITH BOND
PROCEEDS AND APPROVAL OF BOND DOCUMENTS. The bond documents were
unavailable at the time of the meeting; therefore, this item was removed from the
Agenda.
RESOLUTION #335 - APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH DESIGN STUDIOS WEST-
RIVERWALK LOGO AND SIGNAGE PLAN. Director Smith read Resolution #335
approving a contract with Design Studios West (DSW) to prepare a Riverwalk logo and
a signage plan within the context of a marketing program. It was moved and
seconded (Steige/Swank) Resolution #335 be approved, and it passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION #336 - AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN FUNDING AN UPDATED
INTERCEPT STUDY. Director Smith read Resolution #336 approving participatiori in
funding an Intercept Study. It was moved and seconded (Swank/Little) Resolution
#336 be approved, and it passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION #337 - APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH_FLC:—HEATH
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - PHASE I OF THE KAYAK COURSE AND
ADJACENT RIVERWALK. Director Smith read Resolution #337 authorizing the
Chairman to enter into an agreement with R.C. Heath Constructiori Company for the
first phase of a kayak course and adjacent Riverwalk from the west side of Performance
Park to the Spruce Street bridge. It was moved and seconded (Little/Steige)
Resolution #337 be approved, and it passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION #338 - APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH DESIGN STUPI^
WEST - CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION RELATIVE TO THE RIVERW^
ADJACENT TO THE KAYAK COURSE" Director Smith read Resolution #338
approving a contract with Design Studios“West to perform construction administration
services relative to the Riverwalk adjacent to the kayak course. DSW will perform these
services for a fee not to exceed $8,800, plus reimbursable expenses. It was moved
and seconded (Jarolimek/Wasson) Resolution #338 be approved, and it passed
unanimously.
There being no further business, Chairman Putney adjourned the meeting at 9.10 a.m.
The next regular meeting will be SeptemberJ^T. 2003. ^ /
Rebecca van Deutekom, CMC, Deputy Town Clerk