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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/05/2007AGENDA WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY September 5, 2007 Notice is hereby given of a Public Meeting to be held before the City of Wheat Ridge Urban Reuewal Authority on Wednesday, September 5, 2007, 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 - August 7, 2007 4. Public Forum (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on the agenda. Public comments may be IimiCed to 3 minutes.) 5. New Business A. Introduction and Welcoming of New Authority Members B. Update on Gemini development C. Update on 44th aud Wadsworth Land Assemblage - Rob Osborn D. Property Acquisition Loan - Patrick Goff 6. Adjournment MINUTES WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY August 7, 2007 CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The meeting of the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority was called to order by Chair Williams at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29"' Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Authority Members Present: James Bahrenburg Janet Leo Larry Schulz Terrell Williams Also attending: Patrick Goff, Deputy City Manager Corey Hoffinann, WRURA Attorney Ann Lazzeri, Secretary Terrell Williams announced that Teri Carver has resigned from the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 19, 2007 It was moved by James Bahrenburg and seconded by Larry Schulz to approve the minutes of June 19, 2007. The motion passed unanimously. 4. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one to address the Authority. (Charles Durbin was present but did not speak.) Charles Durbin Mr. Durbin inquired about the status of the Cornerstone litigation. Corey Hoffinann stated there was nothing new to report. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion of redevelopment of Gemini site This matter was introduced by Patrick Gof£ A proposal has come before the city to redevelop the Gemini site. He reminded Authority members that the property was removed from the urban renewal area (URA) in 2000; however, options are available to place the property back into the URA. WRURA Minutes - 1- August 7, 2007 Stephen Lechner Asset Manager Ogilvie Properties Mr. Lechner presented his plan for a viable urban renewal project at the Gemini site at 4300 Wadsworth. One of the prospective tenants would be a Starbucks coffee shop with a drive-through. The development would also include a sit- down restaurant and another small retail business. There is a contract on the property with a timeframe of approximately three weeks to accomplish due diligence. He estimated that, once approved, it would take about a year to develop. He stated that he has met with representatives of Wheat ridge 2020. Terrell Williams commented to Mr. Lechner that the future Wadsworth widening could have a negative effect on the development. Mr. Lechner stated that he is very much aware of potential circumstances involved with the Wadsworth widening. There was discussion regarding placing this area back into the urban renewal area. Staff was directed to bring information back to the Authority at it next meeting regarding the steps necessary in placing property back into the urban renewal area. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, 9eptember 5, 2007. Terrell R. Williams, Chair Ann Lazzeri, Secretary WRURA Minutes - 2- August 7, 2007