HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/24/1999AGENDA
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION COMMISSION
Wednesday,February, 24,1999
7:00 p.m.
Notice is hereby given of a Public Meeting to be held before the City of Wheat Ridge Economic
Development and Revitalization Commission on February 24, 1999, at 7:00 p.m., City Council
Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
L CaII The Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Consideration of Absences
4. Approval of Minutes - February 2,1999
5. Pubiic Forum (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on
the agenda.)
6. Unfinished Business
A) Wheat Ridge Wadsworth Boulevard Corridor Study Update
B) Discussion of 1999 Commission Goals
7. New Business
A) Presentation by Economic Development Director Felice Plain, City of Lakewood
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8. Adjournment - to March 30,1999
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AGENDA
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION COMMISSION
Wednesday, February 24,1999
7:00 p.m.
Notice is hereby given of a Public Meeting to be held before the City of Wheat Ridge Economic
Development and Revitalization Commission on February 24, 1999, at 7:00 p.m., City Council
Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
1. Call The Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Consideration of Absences
4. Approval of Minutes - February 2,1999
5. Public Forum (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on
the agenda.)
6. Unfinished Business
A) Wheat Ridge Wadsworth Boulevard Corridor Study Update
B) Discussion of 1999 Commission Goals
7. New Business
A) Presentation by Economic Development Director Felice Plain, Cityof Lakewood
8. Adjournment - to March 30, 1999
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 2,1999
7:00 P.M.
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The Wheat Ridge Economic Development and Revitalization Commission meeting was called
to order by Chairman ROACH at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
EDARC Commissioners present:
Also attending were:
Norman Burkpile
John Hall
Elwyn Kiplinger
Janet Leo
Mazgy Platter
Jerry Roach
Martin Orner, Economic Development SpecialisUAssociate Planner
Alan White, Director of Planning and Development
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
Mr. Orner introduced John Ha(1 as the new EDARC member. Mr. Hall replaces Joe Drew who
resigned from the Commission.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES
EDARC Commissioners absent: Rae Jean Behm
Sandra Collins
Richazd Matthews
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner LEO, and seconded by Commissioner PLATTER to approve
the minutes of the September 29, 1998 EDARC meeting. The motion carried 6-0 wittt
Commissioners BEHM, COLLINS and MATTHEWS absent.
EDARC Minutes Page 1
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5. PUBLIC FORUM
No one appeazed to speak.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Wheat Ridge Wadsworth Boulevard Corridor Study Update
Mr. Orner reported that the final draft of the Wadsworth Corridor Study is in the final stages of
development. He stated that a representative of the ownership of the Times Squaze Shopping
Center had attended a couple of the corridor study session and expressed an interest in moving
forward with a facelift for the shopping center.
Mr. White reported that Vern's building has been demolished, Vern's Baz and Liquor Stores aze
now in their new locations and that construction is soon to begin on the new Walgreen's store
at 44th and Wadsworth. He also stated that Republic Automotive Group (formerly Chesrown
dealership) is interested in moving their dealership onto the south portion of their present
location which is the portion of the property which they own.
Mr. White stated that staff inet with the consultants who aze conducting the Wadsworth
Corridor Study and reviewed their draft document. He gave a brief overview of tlie document
and advised EDARC members that they would receive copies of the final draft as soon as it is
complete.
Mr. White gave an update of redevelopment in the 32nd and Youngfieid area and stated that
Walgreen's is attempting to acquire land on the southeast corner of 32nd and Youngfield
including the grange property. He stated that it will be necessary to find a new location for the
Mapfe Grove Grange buildiug.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of 1999 Commission Goats
Mr. Orner stated that when he was working on the RTD and Kaiser annexations he felt that it
would be a good idea for EDARC to review future land use cases and submit comment to the
City Council as to the economic ramifications of the projects.
Commissioner BURKPILE stated that he felt it would be beneficial for Fe(ice Plain from
Lakewood's Economic Development Department to address EDARC members regazding the
business development and retention plans in her city. Mr. Orner stated that he would contact
Felice and ask her to give a presentation at the February 23rd EDARC meeting.
EDARC Minutes Page 2
02/02/99
There was discussion regarding the Applewood Business Association which deals with the
Applewood Shopping Center and businesses in unincorporated Jefferson County and Lakewood
businesses in the Applewood azea. It was suggested that the Commission might want to
appoint an EDARC member to be a liaison to the Applewood Business Association. It was
also suggested that members of EDARC consider attending meetings of the West.Chamber of
Commerce and the Northwest Chamber of Commerce.
There was discussion regazding the possibility of hosting a roundtable discussion with
representatives from vazied Wheat Ridge businesses, City Council, EDARC and city stafFto
brainstorm business development and business retention ideas with the intention of formulating
a plan. It was also suggested that the Commission meet with various business associations in
the City in an attempt to learn how the city could support local businesses. Commissioner
KIPLINGER stated that he would look into the status of the West 38th Avenue Merchants
Association.
For the benefit of Mr. Hall, Mr. Omer explained that EDARC members were assigned to
surrounding municipalities to meet with their economic development reps to learn what other
cities aze doing in regazd to business development and retention and write a brief report for
discussion by EDARC. There was a consensus of the Commission to have these reports
completed for discussion at the next EDARC meeting on February 23, 1999.
There was discussion regazding the budget for economic development. Mr. White stated that
since the funds for EDARC aze generated from urban renewal, he would have to find out if
these funds could be spent for business development and retention. Mr. Orner stated that a line
item was proposed by staff in the 1999 budget for funds for a business retention and
development program; however, it was deleted from the drafr budget before it went before City
Council for their consideratioa
Mr. Orner reported that Mr. Burnall expects the picnic hosted by the 44th Avenue Merchants
Association to be much lazger this yeaz. He suggested that this would be a good opportunity for
EDARC to become involved and perhaps assist in the expansion of this Association.
Commissioner KIPLINGER stated that he has a conflict with meeting on the fourth Tuesday of
the month. There was a consensus to address the EDARC meeting dates at the next meeting.
8. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner BURKPILE and seconded by Commissioner LEO to adjourn
the meeting at 8:25 p.m. The motion carried 6-0 with Commissioners BEHM, COLLINS and
MAT"fHEWS absent.
JERRY ROACH, Chair . Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
EDARC Minutes _ Page 3
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City of Wheat Ridge
Planning and Development Department
Memorandum
TO: EDARC
FROM: Martin Orner, Economic Development Specialist ~ v
SUBJECT: Jefferson Economic Council Membership
DATE: February 24, 1999
The Wheat Ridge Economic Development and Revitalization Commission (EDARC) recognizes the
value of services provided by the Jefferson Economic Council (JEC) in furthering economic
development in Wheat Ridge. Valuable services provided by the JEC include:
1. Acting as the city's Enterprise Zone administrator. This saves the City's limited staff the
job of maintaining fiscal data regazding the Zone, especially in coordinating state tax credits
for businesses locating to and operating in the Zone.
2. Significant monetary investments in state-of-the art computer software for demographic,
geographic and economic data which is available free of charge to JEC investors. This
software is a valuable and necessary tool in economic studies for prospective and existing
Wheat Ridge businesses. Without these software tools the city would be at a competitive
disadvantage in attracting new businesses and retaining existing businesses. The EDARC
realizes that direct and independent city inveshnent in said software would be a significant
financial commitment which is not realistic.
3. EDARC realizes that the economic prosperity of Wheat Ridge cannot be accomplished
independently of the overall west side community and the Denver metropolitan azea. The
7EC represents the city's interests to the Jefferson County Commissioners, the Metro Denver
Network and State of Colorado elected representatives relative to the continued economic
vitality of Wheat Ridge and environs.
The EDARC realizes that the Wheat Ridge city government offers valuable services to its residential
and business community which depend on tas revenues for funding. Additionally, the cost of
providing city services to the community is constantly increasing. The EDARC also realizes the
city's economic development staff essentially consists of one staff person and that continued
membership in the JEC greatly reduces the amount of paper wark and data enriy work which would
otherwise be the responsibility of city staf£
Therefore, the EDARC concludes that continued membership in the Jefferson Economic Council
is highly valuable to and, in the big pichxre, is a cost sauings to the city, and recommends to the
Wheat Ridge City Council that the city of Wheat Ridge membership in the JEC continue without
interruption.
ECONOh11C DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION COMMISSION
FUND 37
ACTUAL BUDGET ESTIMATE RECOMMEND
1997 1998 1998 1999
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $107,142 $174,599 $174,599 $194,303
REVENUES
37-500-00-501 Property Tax increment $208,996 $199,204 $199,204 $209,000
37-500-00-504 Sales Tax Increment $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
37-580-00-581 Interest $3,789 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000
TOTAL REVENUE $419,927 $479,803 $479,803 $509,303
PERSONNEL
37-120-600-602 Salaries
$0
$0
$0
$10,000
37-120-600-625 FICA
$0
$0
$0
SO
TOTAL PERSONNEL
$0
$0
$0
$10,000
37-120-650-651 Office Supplies
$0
$250
$0
$300
37-120-650-654 Printing & Photocopying
$0
$0
$0
$500
37-120-650-655 Postage
$0
$0
$0
$200
TOTAL SUPPUES
$0
$250
$0
$1,000
37-120-700-702 Conference & Meetings
$0
$2,500
$0
$1,000
37-120-700-740 Mileage
$0
$200
$0
S0
37-120-700-750 Professional Services
$0
$15,000
$27,500
$18,000
37-120-700-758 City Reimbursement
$0
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
37-120-700-799 Misc. _
$0
$200
$0
$200
TOTAL SERVICES
37-120-800-801 Acquisition & Relocate
37-120-800-872 Site improvements
Loan Payments
37-120-800-872 PTI - Marketplace
$0 $22,900 $32,500 $24,200
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$35,000
$35,000
$35,000
$0
$0
$0
SO
$0
$168,000
$218,000
$169,000
TOTAL CAPITAL
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
ENDING FUND BALANCE
$0
$203,000
$253,000
$204,000
$0
$226,150
$285,500
$239,200
$419,927
$253,653
$194,303
$270,103
OUTLINE - WIIEAT RIDGE COMMISSION
ED GENERAL PROGRAM PRIORITIES
COMMUNITY IMAGE
BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION
BUSINESS RECRUITMENT
RETAIL SALES HEALTf I/LJRBAN RENEWAL
HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION
COMMiJNITY IMAGE:
COMMUNITY PROFILE
INTERNET SITE - www.LnKEwooD-cor.oRADo.oRG
BRIEFCASE
RETENTION & EXPANSION
LAKEWOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK
ORIGINAL BUSINESS SURVEY
LAKEWOOD BUSINESS ADVISOR
SEMINAR SERIES
MERCHANT ASSOCIATION SUPPORT
GRANT PROGRAMS
ENTERPRISE ZONE
BROWNFIELDS GRANT FOR ASSESSIVIENT
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
TARGETED BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
LEVERAGE TOOLS WITH JEC, MDN, STATE
AD & DIRECT MAIL
HAVING AN ARSENAL TO WORK WITH:
BUILDING PERMIT/SITE PLAN CHECK FEES
ED FLJND
TIF
SALES & USE TAX REBATES
~ USING ED TO CREATE A STREAMLINED PROCESS
LJRBAN RENEWAL
VILLA ITALIA
JEWELL & WADSWORTH
COLFAX & WADSWORTH
HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATON
BE1NG SUPPORTED BY BED TAX WE STAFF HA
TARGETTED ADVERTISING
EVENT PROMOTION AND COORDINATION