HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 2007-01-17RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, January 17, 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 17th day of January, 2007.
Commissioners:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Swank, Commissioners Cope, Ericson, Little,
Repola, Steige, and Wilcocks
Chairman Swank, Commissioners Cope, Little, Steige, and
Wilcocks
EPURA Director Smith, Broker Blackhurst, Deputy Town
Clerk Deats
Commissioners Repola and Ericson
Chairman Swank called the meeting to order at 8:04 a.m.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS.
Community member Ralph Nicholas commended the Board on the handling of the
Wiest Project and the tentative timeline which would have a portion of the project
completed by tourist season and the remainder done later in the year. He thanked the
Board for providing for public input and involvement. Mr. Nicholas is not in favor of
extending EPURA past 2008; therefore, approval of a new blight study should not have
been approved by EPURA. He proposed a new advisory board or improvement district
be created to address the future improvements of the Town.
Chairman Swank thanked Mr. Nicholas for his comments and stated that the current
Town Board, and the two previous Town Boards, has expressed support of EPURA.
Director Smith indicated that EPURA is proceeding with the blight study to define future
urban renewal areas as directed by the current Town Board.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS.
Commissioner Cope stated that he was impressed with the presentations prepared by
the companies that bid on the Wiest project and that he appreciated the time spent by
Director Smith and others to review the bids.
Commissioner Steige inquired as to whether or not the sales tax revenue figures were
available for the month of December, stating that their was a serious decline due to the
weather.
Commissioner Little thanked Mr. Nicholas for his comments at the meeting.
MINUTES.
The minutes of the regular meeting held December 20, 2006 were approved.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT.
'\ m Financial Report — Director Smith stated that due to the absence of
Commissioner Repola, the financial report scheduled to be presented at the
meeting would be postponed. The report is intended to clarify questions
Commissioner Repola raised regarding reserves in the bond fund that may exist
at the end of 2008.
2. Blight Study - The blight study contract with Terry Ware was reviewed by the
attorney which caused a delay to the start of the study. The contract has now
been signed and a progress report should be available at the February meeting.
3. Wiest Plaza - Bids for the Wiest Plaza project were reviewed by the Director,
Chairman Swank, Commissioner Repola, Town of Estes Park Facilities Manager
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Sievers and Don Brandes. After conducting interviews and reviewing statements
of qualifications on each contractor, the group unanimously recommends R. C.
Heath be hired for the project. Heath’s proposal has been broken into five
phases at a total cost of $1.9 million. The first three to four phases are
scheduled to be completed by Memorial Day with work continuing after Labor
Day in an attempt to minimize construction during the summer tourist season.
Contracts will be let for each phase of the project as opposed to contracting for
the entire project all at once. Commissioner Wilcocks commented that the
months of September and October are often better for retailers than the month of
June and suggested work continue into June and to consider less disruption to
businesses during September and October.
4. EPURA Retreat - The retreat is scheduled for February 21, 2007 at the Rocky
Mountain Nature Association. The main focus of the meeting will be the future of
EPURA beyond 2008. Director Smith indicated that he welcomes suggestions
from the commissioners as to topics for the retreat.
5. Riversoointe Condominium - Broker Eric Blackhurst reported on the real estate
contract for the sale of the Riverspointe Condominium. He stated WAG
Corporation’s real estate broker has produced a flyer regarding leasing of units
and that several brokers in town have tenants interested in the spaces. At this
time, no leases have been finalized and WAG Corporation is waiting for tenants
before configuring floor plans for the units. A pre-qualification letter has been
received from a commercial lender with an April closing pending the lease of
75% of the space.
CLARIFICATION OF FINANCIAL ITEMS.
Presentation postponed until the regular meeting scheduled for February 21, 2007.
RESOLUTION #377 - DESIGNATION OF A PUBLIC PLACE FOR POSTING NOJJCE
OF EPURA MEETING.
Director Smith read Resolution #377 which designates the public place for posting
notices of EPURA meetings. It was moved and seconded (Wilcocks/Cope)
Resolution #377 be approved, and it passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION #378 - AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF WIEST PLAZA.
Director Smith read resolution #378 authorizing Chairman Swank to enter into a
contract with R. C. Heath Construction Company to construct the riverbank
improvements and utility work relative to the Riverwalk connection known as Wiest
Plaza, at a cost of $1,075,879 for the first three of five phases. It was moved and
seconded (Steige/Little) Resolution #378 be approved, and it passed unanimously.
Whereupon, Chairman Swank adjourned the regular meeting at 8:54 a.m.
CyntfTiatoeats, Deputy Town Clerk