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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 ,3~ 1 q 9 q e , j £ c- 8. Adjournment - to March 30,1999 Q\Bazbara\ECODEVOW GENDAS\990224.wpd . 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 C9Barbara\ECODEVOWGENDAS\990224.wpd NIINUTES OF WHEAT RIDGE 1. 2. 3. 4. 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 02/02/99 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 02/02/99 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