HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 2006-09-20RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, September 20, 2006
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 Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the 20th day of
September, 2006.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Swank, Commissioners Cope, Ericson, Little,
Repola, Steige and Wilcocks
All
EPURA Executive Dir. Smith, Town Clerk Williamson
None
Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS.
None.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS.
None.
MINUTES.
The minutes of the regular meeting held August 16, 2006 were approved with the
addition that Commissioner Wilcocks recused himself from the executive session.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT.
1. Update on Wiest Drive Riverwalk Planning - A meeting was held with the
business owners along Wiest Dr. to review the concept drawing. The business
owners requested the loading zone be moved to the south side of the access
drive. After further discussion, the Board concluded the best interest of the
community would be to retain the loading zone on the north. A final public
meeting will be held to review the final drawing prior to the development of
construction documents. The general contractor for this phase of the riverwalk
would be chosen through a competitive bid process with the criteria being their
relevant experience and ability to complete the project at the least cost.
Commissioner Repola encouraged the Board to include DSW in the interview
process and select a contractor prior to the production of the final construction
documents. Chairman Swank appointed Dir. Smith, Commissioner Repola and
himself to the selection committee to pre-qualify contractors. Dir. Smith stated
Heath and Cornerstone Construction have shown interest in the project.
Commissioner Cope requested a letter from the Police Department stating a one
way street would be safer.
2. 2005 Audit - The audit should be reviewed and will be an action item at the next
meeting. Finance Officer McFarland could attend the next meeting to provide a
layman’s discussion of the audit report.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL.
Commissioner Ericson commended Commissioners Steige and Little for their efforts
and accuracy of their report. It was moved and seconded (Ericson/Repola) to
approve the performance appraisal for Director Smith, and it passed unanimously.
Dir. Smith thanked the Board.
SOUTH PARKING LOT AT NEW VISITORS CENTER.
Chairman Swank stated a public ceremony would be held for the south parking lot and
appointed Commissioners Ericson and Cope to make the arrangements. Heath has
assured staff the remaining issues at the parking lot should be complete.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority - September 20, 2006 - Page 2
EXTENSION OF EPURA BEYOND 2008 - DISCUSSION.
Chairman Swank. Commissioner Repola and Dir. Smith will meet with Attorney
Windholtz to determine the legal and technical requirements for the extension of
EPURA. Dir. Smith stated a new blight study would need to be completed and would
most likely focus on Moraine, Piccadilly Square, Elkhorn Lodge and Highway 7. The
continuation of EPURA would not need to be approved by the citizens. Chairman
Swank explained the extension would be the focus of next year’s retreat to determine
future projects and financing. This schedule would allow EPURA a year to plan prior to
the expiration of EPURA. Commissioner Repola stated the Town will complete a
revision to the comprehensive plan in 2007 and suggested the blight study and plan
should be completed at the same time with a cost of approximately $100,000.
Discussion continued regarding a new district; the new district does not need to be
contiguous; current areas could remain in the new district; questioned whether or not
the existing tax increment would be available; if the Riverspointe condominium does not
sell prior to the expiration of EPURA in 2008, the proceeds could be used as seed
money if EPURA is renewed.
MISCELLANEOUS
Commissioner Cope questioned the cost to maintain the Riverspointe condominium.
Dir. Smith stated the costs include the utilities and quarterly association fees.
Commissioner Repola stated there are foregone opportunities in other projects and
EPURA is losing 3% interest by virtue of having its equity tied up. Blackhurst stated
there has been interest in leasing and/or purchasing the property but no offers. He has
tried to locate a list of national retail acquisitionists and has contacted commercial
brokers in Fort Collins and Boulder to locate additional developer contacts.
Commissioner Ericson requested an Executive Session be held at the next meeting to
discuss the Riverspointe Condominium.
Whereupon, Chairman Swank adjourned the regular meeting at 9:05 a.m.
J^kle Williamson, Town Clerk