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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/18/2004AGENDA WHEAT RIDGE.URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY February 18, 2004 Notice is hereby given of a Public Meeting to be held before the City of Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority on Wednesday, February 18, 2004, at 6:00 p.m., in the city council chambers of the Municipal Building at 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Call the Meeting to Order 2. Roll Call of Members 3. Approval of Minutes - January 29, 2004 4. Public Forum (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on the agenda. Public comments may be limited to 3 minutes.) 5. New Business A. Status Report on Acquisition B. Adoption of Resolution 01-2004 Retaining the services of Cornerstone Realty to assist in idenfifying potentialrelocation properties 6. Execative Session under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e) for the purpose of determining matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations and/or instructing negotiators regarding acquisition of properties for the 38tn Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard redevelopment project Adjournment MINUTESOF WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY January 29, 2004 1. 2. 3. 4. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority meeting was called to order by Mazy Hashem, Chair, at 5:40 p.m. The meeting was held in the city councii chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Norm Burkpile Mary Hashem Elwyn Kipiinger Janet Leo Terrell Williams Tom Mallinson Also attending: Alan White, WRURA Executive Director Jim Windholz, WRURA attorney Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES There being no additions or corrections to the minutes of January 13, 2004, they stood approved as presented. PUBLIC FORUM Charles Durbin 3703 Ames Street Mr. Durbin cited an article from the Januazy 28, 2004 edition of the Denver Post that reported on several Denver wban renewal projects that are falling short of projected revenues. He asked the Authority to take that information into consideration in light of Eckerd Drugs going in at Sheridan and Co1faY that could draw revenue from the Waigreens project. Ann Morgan Woodward 7430 West 48tn Avenue Ms. Woodward stated her opposition to the Waigreens project. She expressed concern about what corporate American is doing to cities and local business people. She watched a news report on television regazding this project and, as a long-time resident of Wheat Ridge, stated she was embarrassed for the city. WRURA Minutes Page 1 01-29-04 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Consideration of Contract to Acquire Propertv Jim Windholz reported that an offer in an amount above fair mazket value has been made to the owner of the Kitchen Masters property. When an agreement is fnalized, it will come before the Authority for approval. He stated he would begin working with Art Fast of Kitchen Masters tomorrow regarding relocation. An offer exceeding fair mazket value has also been drafted for the owners of the Ames Street property. The Authority will also pay $3,000 for relocation expenses. The owner will also be ailowed to stay in the house for thirty days rent-free and be allowed to take any fixtures (cabinets, doors, etc.) they wish. The Authority will also pay for the appraisal which was obtained by the owner. Chair Hashem commented that these offers are consistent with the intent of the Authority to deal fairly with all affected property owners. She asked if Kitchen Masters had found another location. Mr. Windholz replied that they are considering a location outside of Wheat Ridge but aze still looking for a suitable location within the city limits. Details of the agreements will be made public when they are complete. B. Perrins Row Owner Particiaation Aereement Jim Windholz advised the Authority he has re-drafted an agreement with Mr. Oneslager for Perrins Row, a mixed commercial-residential development proposed for 38`h and Depew. It will be necessary to amend the urban renewal plan in order to utilize tax increment financing for this development. It is necessary for the amendment to be approved by city council. This is a case where the Authority can help someone clean up a site with the results being beneficial to both the developer and to the city. Richard Oneslager 4737 Lafayette Street Because Terrell Wiliiams was not present at the meeting when Mr. Onesiager first outlined his plans for Perrins Row, Mr. Oneslager presented a brief overview of the project which will include 7,800 square feet of retail space on the ground floor with eight loft condominiums above along with six row homes as phase one of the project. Six additional row homes will be built as phase two of the project. The first phase is estimated to be available for rent in the fall of 2004. He stated that the final development plan has been approved by the city. WRLJRA Minutes Page 2 01-29-04 C. Other Jim Windholz responded to comments made earlier in the meeting by Mr. Durbin. He stated it was his understanding that the Eckerds Drug at Sheridan and Colfax is not in the same mazket area as the Walgreens Drug at 38`h and Sheridan. . He further stated that any legislation which may be enacted concerning urban renewal and eminent domain would not affect the Walgreens project. 6. It was moved by Terrell Williams and seconded by Elwyn Kiplinger to adjourn to executive session under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e) for the purpose of determining matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strateg,y for negotiations and/or instructing negotiators regarding acquisition of properties for the 38th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard redevelopment project. The motion passed unanimously. The regulaz meeting was adjourned to executive session at 5:58 p.m. Chair Hashem informed members of the audience that the regular meeting stood adjourned for the evening and would not be reconvened following executive session. The executive session was convened at 620 p.m. in the second floor conference room and adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Those present for the executive session were Norm Burkpile, Elwyn Kip(inger, Janet Leo, Mary Hashem, Terrell Williams, Alan White, Jim Windholz and Ann Lazzeri. ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting was adjourned at 5:58 p.m The executive session was adjourned at 7:00 pm. Mary Hashem, Chair Ann Lazzeri, Secretary WRURA Minutes Page 3 O 1-29-04 WINDHOLZ & ASSOCIATES ATTORNEYS AT !AW 1650 38TH STREEI' SUITE 103 WEST BOULDER, COLORADO 80301 JAMES A. WINDHOLZ, P.C. DAVID S. WILL[AMSON WILllAM P. HAYASHI Telephone: (303) 443-3100 Fax: (303) 443-7835 EMAIL MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: Tim Sullivan, Jeff Bailey, WURA Board, Alan White, Ron Lorenz and Don Ostrander )im Windholz February 2, 2004 RE: STATUS OF ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES/RELOCATION L Attached are four letters of final offers for Pool Hall, Casmans, Vacant Lot and Kitchen Masters. Unless negotiated settlemen[s are progressing, lawsuits in eminent domain will be filed by the week of February 16. WURA will also seek immediate possession of the properties. 2. A negotiaced settlement agreement has been with [he Kitchen Masters owners for three weeks. 3. The draft agreement to purchase the residence is with the owners and the draft relocation agreement will be submitted to thein on February 3. 4• Relocation negotiations are proceeding with Kitchen Masters and the Pool Hall tenants. Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority Memorandum TO: Urban Renewal Authority FROM: Kathy Field, Admin. Assistant SUBJECT: Resolution Retaining Services of Cornerstone Realty DATE: Febiliary 13, 2004 Copies of Resolution 01-2004 and a proposal by Cornerstone Realty will be available at the meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. Alan White From: Stephanie Lupenski [Stephanie.Lupenski@FTC.fiserv.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 1:34 PM To: alanw@ci.wheatridge. co. us Subject: Casman's Automotive Dear Mr. WhiLe, I do not know if you are the right person to contact about this, but I think what the•City is trying to do to Casman's Automotive is appalling. . We should be encouraging businesses to stay in Wheatridge. There is a Walgreens right down the street on 99th and Wadsworth, not to mention a King Supers right across the street from Casman's. I am a resident of Wheatridge and I am embarrassed by what the City is doing to this family owned business. Thank you for your time. Stephanie Lupenski 3509 Quay Street 80033 303-909-2928 1