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DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
102 REMINGTON STREET, FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 80524
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
May 16, 1985
The Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority met in
regular session at 7:30 a.m., May 16, 1985 in the garage conference
room at 102 Remington.
There were present:
Staff:
Also:
Earl Wilkinson, Chairman presiding
Art March
Jim Reidhead
Larry Estrada
Dave McCarry
Ray Dixon
Chuck Wanner
Barbara Schofield
Dan Larsen
Bill Kingsbury, Executive Director
Chip Steiner
Kathy Field
Greg Denton
John Bosio
Dick Beardmore
Jana Dewey
Bruce Freestone
Shirley Cismoski
Priscilla Harms
Barbara Liebler
Tim Rubley
Walt Brown
Robin Wood
Curt Smith
John Schneiger
Earl Wilkinson called the meeting to order and asked for approval of
the minutes of May 2. Chuck Wanner moved approval, seconded by Dave
McCarry. There were no additions or corrections.
Art March withdrew from discussion.
Greg Denton presented Resolutions 85-8 and 85-9. Dave McCarry moved
to accept the resolutions, seconded by Barbara Schofield. The
motion carried.
484-2020
1 PRESENT
MINUTES
IWITHDRAW
RESOLUTIONS
OAK PARK
Art March returned. I RETURN
Dick Beardmore made a presentation on the Opera House. I OPERA
HOUSE
Dave McCarry withdrew. WITHDRAW
Lyn Boyer of Larimer Community Services, Incorporated requested DDA LCSI
assistance on a building project. The consensus of the Board was
for staff to work with LCSI on pursuing the project.
Dave McCarry returned.
Tom Snyder of Downing and Leach requested assistance from the DDA LINDEN
with parking in conjunction with renovation of the Linden Hotel. HOTEL
Bill Kingsbury gave the background. Downing and Leach propose to
make the Linden Hotel into a 40 room luxury hotel with suites for
retail and restaurants on the ground floor. The projected cost is
$3.2 million for 36,000 square feet. Downing and Leach want 30-35
parking spaces behind the building in the center of the block.
Bill Kingsbury suggested pursuing packaging of land in the center of
the Linden Hotel block for long term planning. The Board requested
that Mr. Snyder work with the DDA staff on long and short term plans
to be presented to the Board. It was suggested that staff discuss
packaging of land with Gene Mitchell, City staff, and Downing and
Leach, to gain direction on approaching land holders.
Earl Wilkinson requested a memo regarding parking rules.
Chip Steiner gave a garage update. The tenant finish permanent GARAGE
Certificate of Occupancy should be issued June 1.
Greg Denton talked about Madsen's last pay request. He suggested
advertising for final settlement. Any money claimed by subs and the
DDA can be retained. Except for minor items, the facility is
complete. "Workmanlike product" will be under discussion with the
contractor. Bill Kingsbury said a letter was sent with the last pay
request noting there may be additional claims on the retainage.
Several cars were damaged at the garage when the sealant was being
sprayed on the top deck. The insurance agent will meet with the car
owners.
Greg Denton and the contractor have been discussing a 5 year
warranty on the concrete. The signing of the substantial completion
documents begins the warranty period.
Barbara Schofield talked about the maintenance of the garage and
emphasized the importance of continual care and service.
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Barbara Liebler noticed that walk-in business is decreasing on
Linden Street. Earl Wilkinson and Larry Estrada will look at
problems experienced by merchants in the area. The Parking
Commission will be involved.
Jana Dewey presented a conceptual improvement plan for Riverside
Avenue.
There beJ4�o f.4egepjbusiness, the meeting was adjourned.
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Arthur E. March, icretary
RIVERSIDE
ADJOURN