HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 2008-03-19RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, March 19, 2008
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 March, 2008.
Commissioners:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Swank, Commissioners Cope, Ericson, Halburnt,
Little, Steige, and Wilcocks
Chairman Swank, Commissioners Cope, Ericson, Halburnt,
and Steige
EPURA Dir. Smith, Finance Officer McFarland, Attorney
Paul Benedetti, Lee Sammons, Deputy Town Clerk Deats
Commissioners Wilcocks and Little
Chairman Swank called the meeting to order at 8:03 a.m.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS.
None
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS.
None
MINUTES.
The minutes of the regular meeting held February 20, 2008 were approved; and the
minutes of the Special Meeting held February 25, 2008, were approved with minor
changes.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT.
1. Project on modified schedule — Dir. Smith reported that the work on the north wall
of the river is going well with an anticipated completion date of the end of April.
He stated that Attorney Benedetti is handling calls and correspondence from
Atty. Judson Hite related to allegations of damage to the south river wall, and
added that construction crews have not damaged the south wall.
2. Informational Meeting - An informational meeting was held on March 13 to
present information, answer questions, and address community concerns related
to the extension of EPURA. Dir. Smith stated that the session went well and that
he would like suggestions from the Commissioners regarding community
members to invite to speak at the public hearing before the Town Board in
support of EPURA’s extension.
3. Financial Report - Finance Officer McFarland reviewed the monthly financial
report, stating that the $200,000 from the Town of Estes Park has been
deposited into the EPURA account for 2008, per the IGA between EPURA and
the Town. Commissioner Halburnt suggested that in the future. Finance Officer
McFarland provide a printed report monthly and an oral report to the
Commissioners on a quarterly basis. The balance of the Commissioners
concurred and requested that financial reports be distributed in advance of the
meeting to provide time to review the reports.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ANNUAL REVIEW AND CONTRACT.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
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Chairman Swank stated that Commissioners Ericson and Wilcocks will carry out Dir.
Smith’s annual performance review and bring it to a regular meeting to present to the
entire board. He suggested that Dir. Smith’s contract be written for three years to be
reviewed on an annual basis, as it has been in the past, with an added contingency
related to the non-extension of EPURA. In light of Commissioner Ericson’s candidacy
for Town Trustee, a discussion took place regarding state statutes that would prohibit
him from serving on both the EPURA board and the Town Board.
DISCUSSION OF EPURA WORK PROGRAMS FOR REMAINDER OF 2008.
The cost of the construction currently underway on the north river wall west of the Park
Theater Mall is expected to be between $400,000 to $500,000 which is higher than
original estimates but still leaves approximately $500,000 to spend on projects during
2008. Projects discussed included: the creation of a fagade improvement program;
signage project; extension of the Riverwalk west towards Elkhorn Lodge; public
improvements related to the potential development of a new grocery store in Town, and
the performing arts center. The Commissioners agreed that public input should be
gathered and that future projects should spur the Town’s economy and provide for vital
business/retail areas. Commissioner Ericson stated that, at this time, the board’s
energy and focus should be on the extension of EPURA.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD - RESOLUTION #386 - APPROVING
THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE ESTES PARK 21SI CENTURY URBAN
RENEWAL PROJECT - REQUEST APPROVAL.
The Commissioners reviewed Resolution #386 which outlines and summarizes the
process that has been followed towards the renewal of EPURA and recommends
approval of its extension to the Town Board. It was moved and seconded
(Cope/Ericson) to approve Resolution #386 as presented and it passed unanimously.
The Public Hearing before the Town Board will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2008.
Whereupon, Chairman Swank adjourned the regular meeting at 9:03 a.m.
Cynthi , Deputy Town Clerk