HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 2004-07-14RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, July 14, 2004
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 14th day of
July 2004.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Wasson, Commissioners Jarolimek, Little, Steige,
Swank, Widmer
Chairman Wasson, Commissioners Jarolimek, Little, Steige,
Swank, Wasson, Widmer
Executive Director Smith and Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
None
Chairman Wasson called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
MINUTES.
Chairman Wasson presented minutes of the regular meeting held June 9, 2004. No
changes were noted, thus the minutes were approved as submitted.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS.
None.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS.
On behalf of himself and Vice Chairman Swank, Chairman Wasson expressed
appreciation to the Board for its display of confidence by allowing them the opportunity
to serve in their respective positions.
Chairman Wasson also expressed appreciation to the “ladies of EPURA” for their
extraordinary courage in rafting down the river at the kayak course dedication.
Chairman Wasson briefed the Board on the steps being taken to fill the existing Board
vacancy.
STAFF REPORT/ PROJECTS.
Executive Director’s Report. 1) Performance Park restrooms are substantially
complete. The few minor items that remain should be completed by the end of the
week. 2) A work session was held last week regarding the signage plan. Staff plans to
present a signage report at the August meeting. 3) A presentation from AMS/Arthur
Greenberg was made at the July 13,h Town Board meeting regarding the performing
arts center. The Town Board took the matter under advisement, no action was taken.
4) Representatives from the Town, EPURA, and RMNP met last week to discuss
transportation. All entities are working together to develop a “pilot project” transit
system to begin operation sometime next year.
RESOLUTION #352 - ENDORSEMENT OF THE CREATION OF A FIR^
PROTECTION DISTRICT. Director Smith read Resolution #352 endorsing the creation
of a fire protection district and foregoing any property tax increment from the Fire
District. It is the determination of the Board that in the event tax revenues are received
by EPURA as a result of levying of ad valorem tax on real and personal property located
within EPURA’s boundaries by the Estes Park Fire Protection District, said revenues
should be returned to the Estes Park Fire Protection District for use by the District. It
was moved and seconded (Little/Widmer) Resolution #352 be approved as
presented, and it passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #353 - APPROVING A CONTRACT PROPOSAL FROM HEATH
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE DEMOLITION OF BOB’S AMOCO
STRUCTURE. Director Smith read Resolution #353, noting that the existing structure
adds negative value to the real property and has proven to be an economic and
administrative liability. The contract proposal presented by Heath Construction includes
demolition of the existing structure and preparation of the site for use as temporary
parking at a cost not to exceed $33,342. It was moved and seconded
(Swank/Jarolimek) Resolution #353 be approved as presented, and it passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #354 - APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF STREET FURNITURE
ON THE EASTERN PORTION OF THE RIVERWALK NEAR EAST RIVERWALK
CENTER CONDOMINIUMS. Director Smith read Resolution #353 approving the
installation of three picnic tables and three benches along the river in the public space in
the vicinity of East Riverwalk Center Condominiums. Director Smith reported that the
purchase and installation cost for the furniture is estimated at $9,000. It was moved
and seconded (Little/Widmer) Resolution #354 be approved and Director Smith be
authorized to proceed with the purchase and instailation of the above referenced
street furniture at a cost not to exceed $10,000, and it passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Chairman Wasson adjourned the meeting at 8:48 a.m.
The next regular EPURA Board meeting is scheduled August 18, 2004.
Rebecca van Deutekom, CMC, Deputy Town Clerk