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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/19/2004AGENDA WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY Apri119, 2004 Notice is hereby given of a Public Meeting to be held before the City of Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority on Monday, April 19, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., in the first floor lobby conference room of the Municipal Building at 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 1. Call the Meeting to Order 2. Roll Call of Members 3. Approval of Minutes - February 18, 24 & 27, March 23, and Apri15, 2004 4. Executive Session under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e) for the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strateg,y for negotiations, and instructing negotiators. 5. Adjournment MINUTESOF WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY _ February 18,2004 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority meeting was called to order by Mary Hashem, Chair, at 6:05 p.m. The meeting was held in the city council chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Commissioners present: Mazy Hashem Elwyn Kiplinger Janet Leo Tom Mallinson Terrell Williams Also attending: Alan White, WRURA Executive Director Jim Windholz, WRURA attorney Kathy Field, Administrative Assistant 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There being no additions or corrections to the minutes of Januazy 29, 2004, they stood approved as presented. 4. PUBLIG FORUM Charles Durbin 3703 Ames Street Mr. Durbin asked if Cornerstone Realty was connected with Cornerstone Development, the developer for Walgreens. He also asked if this was the same Comerstone Realty that works with the Wheat Ridge Housing Authority. Jim Windholz explained that Cornerstone Realty does work for Housing Authority but has no connection with Cornerstone Group. Jerry Archer 5250 W. 38`h Ave. Mr. Archer, owner of the building leased by Paradise Billiards, spoke in opposition to the Walgreens Development. He stated that, based upon what he has been offered for his property, he stands to lose money because he cannot replace his building for that amount. The income from this property was going WRURA Minutes Page 1 02-18-04 toward his retirement and caze for his wife who has health problems. He asked Authority members to consider the effects of urban renewal on property owners. Chuck Mandril Casman's Automotive, 38~h and Sheridan Mr. Mandril addressed the Authority. He stated that the Authority promised to pay him enough money for his property or find a suitable property; however, the last offer from WRURA is $300,000 short of what it would take for him to build a compazable building. He expressed concern about timing because, even if he could obtain the proper zoning and permits, it would take at least seven months to build another shop. He has heard that the Walgreens development will take place this spring which doesn't give him time to build another building or find another location. He asked for clarification regarding the amount of money to be offered and the time frame for eminent domain proceedings. Jim Windholz stated that WRURA plans to hire Larry Nelson of Cornerstone Realty to assist in finding another location for Casman's Automotive. He assured Mr. Mandril that the Authority will work hard to do what is fair and what is legally required. 5. A. Status Report on Acquisition Jim Windholz reported that final offers have been presented. Eminent domain documents have been prepared but have not yet been filed. B. Adoption of Resolution 01-2004 retainine the services of Cornerstone Realtv to assist in identifvinQ potential relocation properties Jim Windholz explained that the resolution would authorize the retention of Larry Nelson of Cornerstone Realty to identify potential relocation properties for the three affected businesses. His fee would be $50.00/hour not to exceed a total amount of $500.00. It was moved by Tom Mallinson and seconded by Mary Hashem to adopt Resolution 1-2004 authorizing retention of Cornerstone Realty to assist in identifying potential relocation properties. The motion passed unanimously. 6. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Terrell Williams and seconded by Eiwyn 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 strategy for negotiations and/or instructing negotiators regarding I WRURA Minutes Page 2 02-18-04 acquisition of properties for the 38th Avenue and S6eridan Boulevard redevelopment project. The motion passed unanimously. The regular meeting was adjourned to executive session at 6:25 p.m. Chair Hashem informed members of the audience that the regulaz meeting stood adjoumed for the evening and would not be reconvened following executive session. The executive session was convened at 6:34 p.m. in the second floor conference room and adjourned at 735 p.m. Those present for the executive session were Elwyn Kiplinger, Janet Leo, Mazy Hashem, Tom Mallinson, Tenell Williams, Alan White, Jim Windholz, Larry Nelson, and Kathy Field. 7. ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting was reconvened at 7:36 p.m. and adjourned at 737 p.m. Mary Hashem, Chair Ann Lazzeri, Secretary WRURA Minutes 02-18-04 Page 3 MINUTES OF WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY February 24, 2004 1. 2. 3. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority meeting was called to order by Mary Hashem, Chair, at 4:20 p.m. The meeting was held in the city council chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Commissioners present: Mazy Hashem Elwyn Kiplinger Terrell Williams Commissioners absent: Janet Leo Tom Mallinson Also attending: Alan White, WRURA Executive Director Jim Windholz, WRURA attorney Kathy Field, Administrative Assistant Jeff Bailey, Cornerstone Group Tim Sullivan, Cornerstone Group It was moved by Eiwyn Kiplinger and seconded by Terrell Williams to adjourn to executive session under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b) for the purpose of receiving legal advice regardinE specific legal questions related to acquisition and relocation issues at the 38t Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard redevelopment project. The motion passed unanimously. The regular meeting was adjourned to executive session at 4:22 p.m. Chair Hashem informed the developers for Cornerstone Group that the regulaz meeting stood adjoumed for the evening and would not be reconvened following executive session. Those present for the executive session were Elwyn Kiplinger, Mazy Hashem, Tenell Williams, Alan White, Jim Windholz, Jeff Bailey, Tim Sullivan, and Kathy Field. (Jeff Bailey and Tim Sullivan left at 4:28 p.m.) ADJOURNMENT WRURA Minutes Page 1 02-24-04 The executive session and regular meeting were adjourned at 5:17 p.m. A meeting with executive session was scheduled for Friday, Februazy 27, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. Mary Has6em, Chair WRURA Minutes 02-24-04 Kathy Field, Admin. Asst. Page 2 MINUTESOF WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY February 27,2004 1. 2. 6. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority meeting was called to order by Mary Hashem, Chair, at 5:42 p.m. The meeting was held in the second floor conference room of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Chair Hashem announced that two executive sessions would be held. Don Ostrander and Jeff Bailey wou(d attend the first session. Only Don Ostrander would attend the second session. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Also attending: EXECUTIVE SESSION Mazy Hashem Elwyn Kiplinger Janet Leo Terrell Williams Tom Mallinson (excused) Alan White, WRURA Executive Director Jim Windholz, WRURA attorney Don Ostrander, Attorney Jeff Bailey, Comerstone Group (left at 6:30 p.m.) Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary It was moved by Janet Leo 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 strategy for negotiations and/or instructing negotiators regarding the development contract for the 38Ih Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard redevelopment project; and a second executive session under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b) for the purpose of receiving legal advice regarding specific legal questions related to acquisition and relocation issues at the 38th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard redevelopment project. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned to the first executive session at 5:45 p.m. Those present for the first executive session were Elwyn Kiplinger, Janet Leo, Mary WRURA Minutes Page 1 02-27-04 Hashem, Terrell Williams, Alan White, Jim Windholz, Don Ostrander, Jeff Bailey and Ann Lazzeri. The first executive session was adjourned at 630 p.m: The second executive session convened at 6:31 p.m. and adjoumed at 7:05 p.m. Those present for the second executive session were Elwyn Kiplinger, Janet Leo, Mary Hashem, Terrell Williams, Alan White, Jim Windholz, Don Ostrander, and Ann Lazzeri. 7. ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Mary Hashem, Chair Ann Lazzeri, Secretary WRURA Minutes 02-27-04 Page 2 MINUTES OF WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY March 23, 2004 6:00 p.m. 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority meeting was called to order by Chair Mary Hashem at 6:15 p.m. in the second floor conference room of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Commissioners present: 3. 4. 5. Commissioners absent: Also attending: EXECUTIVE SESSION Mary Hashem Janet Leo Tom Mallinson Terrell Williams Elwyn Kiplinger Alan White, WRURA Executive Director Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary It was moved by Terrell Williams and seconded by Jaaet Leo to move into executive session under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402-4(f)(i) for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. The motion passed uaanimously. The executive session was convened at 6:16 p.m. and adjourned to the regular meeting at 6:40 p.m. Those attending the executive session were Mary Hashem, Janet Leo, Tom Mallinson, Terrel( Wiliiams, Alan White and Ann Lazzeri. PUBLIC FORUM There were no individuals present to address the Authority. NEW BUSINESS A. Potential Relocation for Casman's Automotive - Chair Hashem reported that Comerstone Development has placed a contract on property located at the northeast corner of 38`h and Hazlan as a relocation potential for Casman's Automotive. She reported that she and Alan White met with Mr. Mandril earlier in the day regarding this relocation possibility. Closing would take place in 75 days if accepted by Mr. Mandril. WRURA Minutes Page 1 03-23-04 Mr. Ivlandril expressed concem about environmental issues on the property due to pre-existing underground gasoline tanks. Chair Hashem has requested a copy of the environmental report on the property. Mr. Mandril also expressed concem about locating in an urban renewal azea which could cause another relocation for him. There was discussion about various alternatives to protect Mr. Mandril in this case. Relocation assistance for Mr. Mandril was also discussed. Chair Hashem reported that Mr. Mandril was very positive about the location and would be viewing the property the day following this urban renewal meeting. She also assured Mr. Mandril that it was not the Authority's intent to put him out of business. Vazious wsts and budget scenazios for the urban renewal project were discussed by the Authority. Because the Authority now owns the Akin properiy, Alan White was directed to obtain insurance on the property. B. Resignation of Urban Renewal Attornev Jim Windholz has indicated to Alan White that he plans to resign from the Urban Renewal Authority. It was moved by Terrell Williams and seconded by Janet Leo that should Mr. Windholz submit his resignation, the Authority would accept the resignation and Alan White would be given immediate authority to retain substitute legal counsel. The motion passed unanimously. 6. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Tom Mallinson and seconded by Janet Leo to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Mary Hashem, Chair Ann Lazzeri, Secretary WRURA Minutes Page 2 03-23-04 MINUTES OF WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY _ April 5, 2004 6:00 p.m. 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority meeting was called to order by Chair Mazy Hashem at 6:10 p.m. in the second floor conference room of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Commissioners present: Mazy Hashem Elwyn Kiplinger . Janet Leo Terrell Williams Commissioners absent: Tom Mallinson Also attending: . Alan White, WRURA Executive Director Jerry Dahl, City Attorney (left meeting at 6:47 p.m.) Malcom Murray, Interim WRURA Counsel Tim Sullivan, Cornerstone Development (left meeting at 6:47 p.m.) Jeff Bailey, Comerstone Development (lefr meeting at 6:47 p.m.) Jim Windholz (arrived at 6:48 p.m. and left meeting at 6:58 p.m.) Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretazy 3. AGENDA Chair Hashem announced that the agenda wouid be amended slightly to allow a presentation by Tim Sullivan and Jeff Bailey from Cornerstone Development. Following that presentation, Jim Windholz would address the Authority regazding his resignation. It was determined that both of these items should be discussed under executive session. 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Terrell Williams and seconded by Elwyn Kiplinger to move into executive session under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402-4(b)(e) for t6e purpose receiving advice on specifc legal questions and instructing negotiators. T6e motion passed unanimously. WRURA Minutes Page 1 04-OS-04 The executive session was convened at 6:16 p.m. and adjourned to the regular meeting at 6:47 p.m. Those attending the executive session were Mazy Hashem, Elwyn Kipiinger, Janet Leo, Terrell Williams, Jerry Dahl, Malcom Murray, Tim Sullivan, Jeff Bailey, Jim Windholz, Alan White and Ann Lazzeri. Times of attendance during the executive session are noted above under "Roll Call." 5. PUBLIC FORUM There were no individuals present to address the Authority. 6. NEW BUSINESS Alan White reported that he contacted an insurance agent regarding insuranee on the vacant Akin property who informed him the vacant house would be considered an attxactive nuisance. The consensus of the Authority was to direct Alan to obtain insurance only for the amount of the structure's value. The Akin's have turned the keys over to the Authority and it was decided that it would not be necessazy to change locks. Alan White reported that the Authority's cash on hand at this time would not ailow the purchase of another property. • Alan White asked for direction regarding the Perrins Row project. It wa: determined that this matter should be discussed under Executive Session. It was moved by Terrell Williams and seconded by Janet Leo to re-enter the executive session under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402-4(b)(e)(f)(i) for the purposes of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions and determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strateg,y for negotiations and/or instructing negotiators regarding the development of Perrins Row. The motion passed unanimously. The executive session was convened at 7:55 p.m. Both the executive session and regular meeting were adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Mary Hashem, Chair Ann Lazzeri, Secretary WRURA Minutes Page 2 04-OS-04 April 10, 2004 Re: Casman's Automotive and Mufller at 5208 W. 38th Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO Dear Mayor Cerveny, City Council Members and Urban Renewal Members, I, much like Casman's Shops, have a fifty-five yeaz connection with Wheat Ridge. I greW up in Wheat Ridge, played a lot of softball on Vance just off 38th, and my mother lived in our family home on 48th Avenue for more than than a half century until her recent pass+ng. It is uA1h greaJ r.hagrin that I vieiv Jhe recenY activltiPS Df Yhe WheaY Iildge government and developers to try and relocate Casman's and their neighbors. I undetstand that the businesses are not interested in this proposed relocation, and that the city may try and force their move in order to locate a Walgreen's there. This probably will not create a bigger tax base for the city because we already have severaI phannacies nearby--King Soopers (just across the street), Wheat Ridge Pharmacy and Safeway on Wadsworth--Walgreen's may simply take business from firms already serving us. Besides probably not fiunishing a bigger tax base to Wheat Ridge, a forced removal of established business is simply wrong! Casman's, a privately-owned business, has served our commumty for more than a half century and should be continued to do so. Its locatlnn at 38th and She,ritlen doec not blighr fhe interser.Yion whe,re we have a King Soopers (with gas pumps), a bright green and yellow 7ust Brakes and Tommy's boat salesfstorage. This, as the gateway Wheat Ridge signage proudly states, is Wheat Ridge...historic Wheat Ridge! It's not Cherry Creek! It is not right to take several of our historic businesses and private property in order to save Walgreen's milTions; there are other locations in Wheat Ridge if Walg;een's needs a location there. I am hoping the Wheat Ridge City Administrators will choose to leave our historic business where they are currently located. It is the moral thing to do. Sincerely, 2Jean Marg/% 1131 Spruce St. Louisville, CO 80027 phone:303/666-4149 (familg home since 1948) at 7430 W. 48th Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Phone: Arvada 1208-J