HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 2003-04-30RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, April 30, 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
30th day of April, 2003.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Putney, Commissioners Jarolimek, Little, Steige,
Swank, Wasson, Widmer
Chairman Putney, Commissioners Jarolimek, Little, Swank,
Wasson, Widmer
Executive Director Smith, Clerk O’Connor
Commissioner Steige
Chairman Putney called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
AGENDA.
Chairman Putney announced that Item 8 will occur following the Executive Session.
MINUTES.
It was moved and seconded (Swank/Jarolimek) the minutes of the regular meeting
held March 26, 2003 be approved, and it passed unanimously.
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COMMUNITY COMM_ENTS.
None.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS.
Commissioner Wasson commented on the Annual Duck Race scheduled May 3rd and
encouraged everyone to participate by purchasing a raffle ticket and attending the
event. The Rotary Club administers donations and proceeds are given to over 50
charitable organizations within the community.
Commissioner Widmer distributed copies of the Economic Indicators (2002 and 2003
monthly and year-to-date), noting the negative trend from the same time last year (-
3.8%), adding that budget cuts are being reviewed.
STAFF REPORT/PROJECTS.
Performance Park Grand Opening. Commissioner Swank reported that the Grand
Opening is planned June 21st at 11:00 a.m. Barbershop Groups from Longmont,
Loveland and Boulder will provide entertainment, and music will be ongoing throughout
the day. Commissioner Swank will send the proposed program to all commissioners.
Director Smith reported that a few delays have occurred with the landscaping, however,
installation should be completed by the end of May.
Executive Director’s Report. (1) The cost estimate of $410,000 from Heath
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Construction for the Kayak Course has been reduced to $291,000, and the project has
been delayed due to permitting from the Corps, of Engineers. Prior to issuance of the
permit, a 30-day comment period must be observed. Heath Construction will be ready
to proceed when the permit is received. (2) A potential prospect has surfaced for the
Bob’s Amoco Site (upscale restaurant use), and interim users are also being
considered. (3) Commissioner Widmer and Dir. Smith met with Cynthia Elkins/Eagle
Rock School concerning a proposed mural to reflect Estes Park’s cultural background.
A proposed site is the pedestrian tunnel on Hwy. 36. This proposal will be considered
by the Public Works Committee. A consensus was reached in support of this art
project.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT - CONDUCT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ANNUAL
REVIEW.
Chairman Putney appointed Commissioners Little and Wasson to conduct said annual
review and present recommendations at the June meeting. Commissioner Little will
serve as convener.
Director Smith requested an Executive Session under State Statute 24-6-402(4)(e),
C.R.S., for the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject
to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators, thus
it was moved and seconded (Wasson/Swank) EPURA enter Executive Session as
noted above, and it passed unanimously.
Whereupon Chairman Putney adjourned the regular meeting to Executive Session at
8:23 a.m.
Chairman Putney reconvened the regular meeting at 10:05a.m.
RESOLUTION #330 - APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES FOR A
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.
Director Smith read Resolution #330 approving a contract with Thorp Associates, not to
exceed $54,500, plus reimbursable expenses, to perform and/or coordinate a design
investigation, analysis and the preparation of conceptual plans, relative to a Performing
Arts Center within the Central Business District. It was moved and seconded
(Swank/Little) Resolution #330 be approved, and it passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION #331 - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO ENTER INTO REAL
ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS.
Director Smith read Resolution #331 authorizing the Chairman to enter into real estate
negotiations to acquire the Park Theater and all properties west of the Park Theater
Mall, with all appropriate contingencies, including an appraisal to determine fair market
value, and the availability of bonding to finance the purchase. It was moved and
seconded (Widmer/Wasson) Resolution #331 be approved, and it passed
unanimously.
There being no further business, Chairman Putney adjourned the meeting at 10:10 a.m.
The next regular meeting is scheduled held May 21, 2003.
Vickie O’Connor, CMC, Town Clerk