HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 2007-12-19RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, December 19, 2007
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 19th day of December, 2007.
Commissioners:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Swank, Commissioners Cope, Ericson, Little,
Repola, Steige, and Wilcocks
Chairman Swank, Commissioners Cope, Little, Repola,
Steige, and Wilcocks
EPURA Dir. Smith, Deputy Town Clerk Deats
Commissioner Ericson
Chairman Swank called the meeting to order at 8:04 a.m.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS.
None
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS.
None
The minutes of the regular meeting held November 21, 2007 were approved with minor
changes, and minutes of the special meeting held December 11,2007 were approved.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT.
1 New Urban Renewal Area Boundaries - Bob Eck of Design Studios West
provided Dir. Smith with a revision of the new urban renewal area map reflecting
the changes that were approved by the Commissioners at the special nieeting
held on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, including the elimination of the Land Trust
property on the south side of the river. The Town Board will hear the
recommendations of the EPURA Commissioners and make the final decision
regarding the boundaries.
Tay Increment Funding through 2008 - Dir. Smith consulted with Attorney
Windholz and verified that EPURA will continue to receive tax increment revenue
through 2008. Estimates indicate approximately $1.5 million will be available
between now and the end of 2008 for a final EPURA project.
Annual Retreat - Dir. Smith reguested that the Commissioners consider a
convenient time in either January or February to schedule the annual retreat, to
be held at the Rocky Mountain Nature Association building on Fall River Road.
2.
PROPOSED REVISIONS TO PARK THEATER MALL RIVERWALK CONNECTI^
Since the last regular EPURA meeting, discussions have continued between Roger
Thorp Dir. Smith, Chairman Swank and Sharon Seeley, owner of Park Theater Mall,
regard to the continuation of the Riverwalk. As a result of these furth®rJ'^^Jjss,°n® ^
variation on the Riverwalk options that had previously been presented to the
Commissioners was proposed. This alternative plan provides for relatively straght
acc^^s through the Park Theater Mall, with little disruption to the leasable space within
the mallTnd to the mail’s tenants. The plan incorporates the use of water features
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similar to those used in Riverside Plaza and unique indoor-type features that will be
exclusive to this portion of the Riverwalk. Locking doors will provide security for the
stores located in the mall while access to the Riverwalk will be available 24 hours a day.
The Commissioners discussed the alternative plan including the following topics,
incorporating space to display local artistic works; future maintenance of the Riverwalk
water features; issues that may occur in the area during high winds; landscaping; 100
year flood levels; and phasing and scheduling of the project. Ms. Seeley stated that she
is pleased with the alternate plan and the Commissioners agreed to proceed.
RESOLUTION #381 - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 BUDGET
Dir. Smith read Resolution #381 approving an amendment to the 2007 budget to coyer
non-budgeted expenses incurred during the year related to the blight study, preparation
of the new urban renewal plan, and legal advice related to these activities. Upon
approval, the General Fund expenditures will be increased from $231,929 to $265,000.
After discussion, it was moved and seconded (Little/Steige) to adopt Resolution
#381, and it passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION #382 - ADOPTION OF 2008 BUDGET AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
Dir. Smith read Resolution #382 adopting a budget for the fiscal year beginning on the
1st day of January, 2008 and ending on the 31st day of December, 2008 and
appropriating funds for the implementation of said budget. The estimated expenditures
for EPURA 2008 funds are as follows:
General Fund
Capital Projects
Debt Service Fund
$ 210,000
$1,500,000
$ 924,087
Discussion included deferring the signage project to provide time to narrow its scope
and make revisions to the project, and the timing of project expenses related to the
receipt of revenue.
It was moved and seconded (Wilcocks/Little) Resolution #382 be approved as
presented, and it passed unanimously.
PFgni 1 iTinN #383 - AUTHORIZATION OF CHAIRMAN TO ENTER INTO
nONTRACT FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF RIVERWALK CONNECTION
Dir. Smith presented the following estimated costs for the design and construction of the
Riverwalk connection through the Park Theater Mall based on the alternative plan
presented earlier in the meeting:
Thorp Associates
Design Studios West
Van Horn Engineering
Heath Construction
TOTAL
$33,500
69,300
43,324
1.288.531
$ 1,434,655
Discussion ensued on the following topics: project will be completed 'n three phases
breakdown of cost for each Phase; scheduling of Phase 1 to be completed by April 15
to reduce impact on Park Theater Mall merchants; permits for work required in fhe river
channel; exception to the competitive bidding process due to expediting project and
design/build process; competitive bidding is not mandated but good practice, a
consideration of authorizing Phase 1 and Phase 2 and requesting guaranteed maximum
prices.
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It was moved and seconded (Wilcocks/Repola) to amend Resolution #383 to
authorize the Chairman to enter into contracts for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the
Riverwalk connection through the Park Theater Mall at a cost not to exceed
$900,000, and it passed unanimously.
Authorization to proceed with Phase 3 construction work will be requested at a later
date.
Whereupon, Chairman Swank adjourned the regular meeting at 9:20 a.m.
Cynfnia Deats, Deputy Town Clerk