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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStudy Session Agenda Packet 02-03-14STUDY SESSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 7500 W. 29th Ave. Wheat Ridge CO February 3, 2014 6:30p.m. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all public meetings sponsored by the City of Wheat Ridge . Call Heather Geyer, Administrative Services Director at 303-235-2826 at least one week in advance of a meeting if you are interested in participating and need inclusion assistance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS APPROVAL OF AGENDA .1. Legislative Forum 2 . Staff Report(s) a) Council Retreat , Citizen Forums and Town Hall Meeting b) Retail marijuana license fees ~ First Bank Loan Options with Renewal Wheat Ridge 4. Proposed Pierce Street Bike Improvements .§.. Elected Officials ' Report(s) ~ ... # ... ~ .,. City of • .. ~WheatN__dge ~OFFICE OF THE CnY MANAGER TO: THROUGH: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Memorandum Mayor and Members of City Council Patrick Goff, City Manager ~ Heather Geyer, Administrative Services Director/PIO Nathan Mosley, Management Analyst January 27 , 2014 Study Session, Feb . 3 -2014 Annual Legislative Forum Enclosed for your review are materials for the upcoming 2014 Legislative Forum scheduled for Monday, February 3 , 2014 at City Hall in the City Cow1cil Chambers. The Legislative Agenda document is a high level policy document meant to indicate the City's overall legislative priorities and provide direction to the Council CML legislative Policy Committee members and staff during the legislative session. This document will be brought to City Council at a later date for formal adoption. The Legislative Issues Guide is provided as a quick reference tool for both Council Members and our state officials to understand the current issues that are important to the City and our positions on those issues. The forum will begin at 6:30p.m. Both Senator Cheri Jahn and Representative Sue Schafer have confirmed their attendance. The Legislative Forum is an opportunity for our elected officials to discuss their legislative priorities , current legislation and Wheat Ridge positions/priorities for the sesswn. Food will be provided by Colorado Plus. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 303 .235.2867. /nm City of Wheat Ridge Annual Legislative Forum Agenda February 3, 2014 Wheat Ridge City Hall Council Chambers 6:30-7 p.m. Welcome: Mayor Joyce Jay Introductions and Dinner: Councilmembers William "Bud" Starker and Zachary Urban CML Policy Committee 7 -8 p.m. 2014 Legislative Session Preview: Senator Cheri Jahn Representative Sue Schafer Discussion of Priority Legislative Issues: • Economic Development, Patrick Goff, City Manager • Public Safety and Court Operations o Dan Brennan, Chief of Police o Christopher Randall, Municipal Judge • Local Tax Authority/ Finances o Heather Geyer, Administrative Services Director • Local Control o Ken Johnstone, Community Development o Janelle Shaver, City Clerk Open Discussion Closing Remarks: Mayor Joyce Jay ~'Keeping Local Control Local and Home Rule At Home'' 2014 State Legislative Issues Guide Legislative Contact Guide Mayor and City Council Mayor Joyce Jay 303-420-8533 jjay@ci.wheatridge.co.us William “Bud” Starker, District I 303-598-9671 bstarker@ci.wheatridge.co.us Jerry DiTullio, District I 303-231-1392 jditullio@ci.wheatridge.co.us Zachary Urban, District II 720-252-5930 zurban@ci.wheatridge.co.us Kristi Davis, District II 303-757-8488 kdavis@ci.wheatiridge.co.us George Pond, District III 303-880-8729 gpond@ci.wheatiridge.co.us Tim Fitzgerald, District III 720*360-0871 tfitzgerald@ci.wheatridge.co.us Tracy Langworthy, District IV 720-364-0358 tlangworthy@ci.wheatridge.co.us Genevieve Wooden, District IV 303-204-9504 gwooden@ci.wheatridge.co.us Keeping Local Control Local and Home Rule At Home! Elected Officials State Representative, District 24 Sue Schafer 303-866-5522 sue.schafer.house@state.co.us State Senator, District 20 Cheri Jahn 303-866-4856 Cheri.jahn.senate@state.co.us Janelle Shaver, City Clerk 303-235-2823 jshaver@ci.wheatridge.co.us Larry Schulz, City Treasurer 303-235-2810 lschulz@ci.wheatridge.co.us Staff Patrick Goff, City Manager 303-235-2805 pgoff@ci.wheatridge.co.us Heather Geyer, Administrative Services Director/PIO 303-235-2826 hgeyer@ci.wheatridge.co.us Nathan Mosley, Management Analyst 303-235-2867 nmosley@ci.wheatridge.co.us 7500 W. 29th Avenue Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 303-234-5900 Economic Development—Protection of Urban Renewal Authority  No Bill Currently: We will oppose any unreasonable restrictions on urban renewal authorities and TIF financing. These tools are essential to urban renewal efforts and projects will NOT occur without urban renewal authorities and TIF financing.  SB 14-073, Brownfields Tax Credit: The City of Wheat Ridge supports any efforts to encourage clean-up of contaminated properties and help communities revitalize brownfield areas. Local Tax Authority/ Finances  No Bill Currently: Support effort to create standardized tax definitions across municipalities.  SB 14-022, Investment in Community Development Financial Institutions: We support additional le- gal investment opportunities for municipalities. This helps ensure that local communities have sufficient options to exercise local control over investing community resources.  SB 14-065, Prohibit BPPT revenue for bond service: We oppose any preemption of local control con- cerning the use of local revenues. Local Control  SB 14-081, School Building inspections plumbing & electrical: We are monitoring this bill and support- ing clarifying amendments.  HB 14-1132, Hours alcohol sales on-premises consumption: We support local control of liquor-licensed establishments and their operations within municipal boundaries. Public Safety and Municipal Court Operations  HB 14-1061, Eliminating jail for failure to pay fines: We oppose state preemption of municipal authori- ty to set operational rules regarding municipal court operations.  No Bill Currently: Notification of mental health hold release: We support legislation that would provide for notification in the case of a mental health hold that could potentially pose a threat to themselves or the community.  HB 14-1152, Passive Surveillance Records: We oppose this bill because it would put significant con- straints on law enforcement efforts and government surveillance records.  Proposed Ballot Initiative, Concerning restrictions on pet euthanasia: We oppose the proposed statu- tory amendment because it will have serious negative impacts to animal shelter operations and public safe- ty operations. State and Federal Mandates  Oppose unfunded state and federal mandates that impose financial burdens on municipalities and their citi- zens.  Support the continuation of Executive Order 5 to encourage collaboration among state and local municipal- ities regarding the impacts of unfunded mandates. High Priority Issues  Economic Development  Local Tax Authority  Local control  Public Safety/Court Operations  State and federal mandates City of Wheat Ridge FIVE-YEAR GOALS The Mayor, City Council and staff work together an- nually to develop and update a strategic plan includ- ing a vision, goals and action agenda. Staff used these goals as a guide to develop strategies and priority pro- jects for the 2014 Budget. Strategic Priorities 1. Economically Viable Commercial Areas 2. Financially Sound City Providing Quality Service 3. Choice of Desirable Neighborhoods 4. More Attractive Wheat Ridge Action Agenda High Priorities Revenue Enhancement Ten-Year Infrastructure Plan Clear Creek Crossing Development Agreement Community / Neighborhood Building 38th Avenue Corridor Implementation Medium Priorities Multi-modal Transportation Plan Applewood Shopping Center Revitalization Targeted commercial/housing incentive policies Aging Population Needs Assessment and Plan 38th and Wadsworth Redevelopment ) ) City of Wheat~ge 2014 State and Federal Legislative Agenda 2014 Legislative Agenda Table of Contents ELECTED OFFICALS WHEAT RIDGE COMMUNITY PROFILE WHEAT RIDGE FIVE-YEAR GOALS WHEAT RIDGE ACTION AGENDA PRIORITY ISSUES HIGH PRIORITY ISSUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE REFORM INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION LAND USE AND MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT LOCAL CONTROL AND MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LOCAL TAX AUTHORITY LOTTERY PUBLIC SAFETY AND COURT OPERATIONS STATE AND FEDERAL MANDATES TRANSPORTATION MEDIUM PRIORITY ISSUES EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT HOUSING POLICE, FIRE AND OTHER PENSION AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PUBLIC LIABILITY PURCHASING STATE FISCAL FAIR PLAY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WATER LOW PRIORITY ISSUES CONSOLIDATION OF GOVERNMENTS ENERGY ELECTRIC AND NATURAL GAS SERVICE HUMAN RIGHTS POSTAL SERVICE PRIVATIZATION YOUTH 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 10 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 28 28 28 ) ) ... ~ ~ 2014 Legislative Agenda ~of Wlie atR.i9ge Wheat Ridge Eleded Officials Mayor Joyce Jay 303-420-8533 iiay@ci. wheatridge.co. us William "Bud" Starker, District I 303-598-9671 bstarker@ci.wheatridge.co.us Zachary Urban, District II 720-252-5930 zurban@ci.wheatridge.co.us Tim Fitzgerald, District Ill 720-360-0871 tfitzgerald@ci. wheatridge .co. us Tracy Langworthy, District IV 720-364-0358 tlangworthy@ci. wheatridge.co.us Janelle Shaver City Clerk 303-235-2823 js haver@ci. wheatridge.co. us Jerry DITullio, District I 303-231-1392 jditullio@ci.wheatridge.co.us Kristi Davis, District II 303-757-8488 kdavis@ci.wheatiridge.co.us George Pond, District Ill 303-880-8729 gpond@ci.wheatiridge.co.us Genevieve Wooden, District IV 303-204-9504 gwooden@ci.wheatridge.co.us Larry Schulz City Treasurer 303-236-2810 lschulz@ci.wheatridge.co.us State Eleded Officials State Rep., District 24 Sue Schafer 303-866-5522 sue.schafer.house@state.co.us 2 State Senator, District 20 Cheri Jahn 303-866-4866 Cheri.jahn.senate@state.co.us 2014 Legislative Agenda ·~ :r?. ~ityof Wlieat:Ri_dge Wheat Ridge Community Profile Vital Statistics Date of Incorporation August 20, 1969 Form of Government Council -Manager Total Land Area 9.5 Square Miles Wheat Metro Ridge Denver Population 30,365 2,763,317 Employment 14,925 1,433,095 Median Age 42 38 Percent of Housing Built 86% 48% Prior to 1980 Average Annual Wage $62,336 $82,986 Med ian Household $48,777 $52,360 Income Poverty Rate 9% 19% Population w ith Po st -28% 41% Secondary Degrees Regional Transportatlon 5 Percent of Population with High School Diploma 27% 21% Only Population by Age of Residents 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15 .0% 20.0% • Female • Male 3 ~~·~ 2014 Legislative Agenda :~ ~ityof WlieatRi_.dge ) Wheat Ridge Community Profile Housing Statistics WheatRidce Metro Denver Housing Types Households 13,847 1,093,193 Avg. Household Size 2.15 2.47 Percent of Multifamily 44% 31% • Single Family • Married with Children Home Ownership 57% 69% Rented Vacancy 6% 6% Rate • Married no Children • Single Parent • Other Non Family 65+ living Along City Government Statistics Resources ) Number of Employees Full -time/Part-time 227 .265 Benefited 289 Part-time 121 Seasonal Police Protection Number of Uniformed Officers 75 Full-time Number of Patrol Units 24 Facilities Public Works Shop 1 Recreation Centers 2 Active Adult Center 1 Pools 2 Parks 24 Lakes 5 Open Space 274 acres Multi-use Trails 7+ miles Sports Fields 46 Historic Properties 3 ) 4 ... ~~ 2014 Legislative Agenda ~of W1ieatRi9ge Wheat Ridge Community Profile Community Statistics Jefferson County Forecasted Population Growth by Age Fire Districts 4 Pop 19 & Under(%) • Pop 20 -59 (%) Water Districts 6 • Pop 60 & OVer (%) • Total Pop Change (%) Sanitation Districts 7 Cable Television 2e Providers Com cast 3 Direct TV Dish Network Public Schools Elementary Schools 7 Secondary Schools 3 High Schools 1 Major Employers Exempla lutheran Health Care Rocky Mountain Bottling Company lifeloc Technologies Reglera Applejack liquor Qdoba Restaurants Source Office Products Metro Community Provider Network Occupation by Industry Producti on & T an5p<lfbtio 5 ~~·~ 2014 Legislative Agenda ~of Wlie at R..i__.dge City of Wheat Ridge Five-Year Goals Economically Viable Commercial Areas Financially Sound City Providing Exceptional Service ) Choice of Desirable Neighborhoods More Attractive Wheat Ridge ) 6 ... '~ :~ 2014 Legislative Agenda ~ityof Wlie atR.i_dge 2013/2014 Action Agenda High Priorities Revenue Enhancement Ten-year Infrastructure Plan Clear Creek Crossing Development Agreement Community/Neighborhood Building 38th Avenue Corridor Implementation Medium Priorities Multi-modal Transportation Plan Applewood Shopping Center Revitalization Targeted Commercial/Housing Incentive Policies Aging Population Needs Assessment and Plan 3gh Avenue and Wadsworth Redevelopment Diverse Housing Plan The High and Medium priorities in the Action Agenda above are developed in cooperation with staff and City Council annually. Each of these items are reviewed quarterly by the City Council to provide updates and to monitor the status of each priority. 7 2014 Legislative Agenda High Priority Issues • Economic Development • Initiative Reform • Intergovernmental Cooperation • Land Use and Municipal Development • Local Control and Municipal Home Rule • Local Tax Authority • Lottery • Public Safety and Court Operations • State and Federal Mandates • Transportation Medium Priority Issues • Education • Environment • Housing • Police, Fire and other Pension and Employee Benefits • Public Employment • Public Liability • Purchasing • State Fiscal Fair Play • Telecommunications • Water Low Priority Issues • Consolidation of Governments • Energy • Electric and Natural Gas Services • Human Rights • Postal Service • Privatization • Youth * Legislative priorities can change throughout the legislative session depending on the types of bills that are actually Introduced. This list was developed prior to the 2014 legislative session and will be updated as needed. 8 2014 Legislative Agenda Priority Level: High The Issue: Economic Development ... ~~ :r?. ~ityof WheatRi_dge Economic development in Wheat Ridge is not only about attracting new businesses, but more importantly, ensuring that existing businesses have the resources they need to thrive! Robust economic development activities help create jobs, support local spending and contribute to the overall health of the Wheat Ridge community by supporting the programs and services the City provides. Message to State Officials The City of Wheat Ridge believes strong economic development will result from a combination of national, state and local efforts. We request that our elected officials support legislation that will promote economic activities throughout Colorado. Request to State Officials • Support local government activities promoting economic development. • Support comprehensive efforts among state and local governments and the private sector to establish an effective tourism promotion program. • Support adequate funds and staff for a strong, multifaceted program to promote the economic vitality of Colorado. This program should encourage the diversification and expansion of local economies, including support for existing business, creation of new jobs and promotion of tourism. The program should be closely coordinated with local governments and the state should never promote a specific economic development project against the wishes of the community or communities most directly affected by the project. • Oppose unreasonable restrictions on urban renewal authorities. 9 2014 Legislative Agenda Priority Level: High The Issue: Initiative Reform The City of Wheat Ridge supports efforts to reform the state's Initiative and referendum procedures. Priority Level: High The Issue: Intergovernmental Cooperation Citizens are best served when officials of federal, state and local government (Including municipalities, counties, special districts and school districts) respect the roles of each entity and work toward common solutions. Message to State Officials Supports increased dialogue and cooperation among federal, state and local officials and the development of cooperative intergovernmental solutions to common problems. Priority Level: High The Issue: Land Use and Municipal Development The League supports local control and determination of local land use issues. In general, the League supports state laws and policies that encourage new residential, commercial and industrial development to occur within existing municipalities and that discourage the sprawl of urban, suburban or exurban development into rural and unincorporated areas of the state. Message to State Officials Support legislation that preserves local control and determination of local land use issues. Request to State Officials • Supports prohibition of the Incorporation of new cities and towns adjacent to, or within the service areas of, existing municipalities. • Supports Increased municipal and, within unincorporated areas, county controls over the formation of special districts, placing additional limitations on the powers exercised by such districts and, where practicable, providing for the dissolution or phasing out of special districts. 10 ... ~·~ 2014 Legislative Agenda ;.~ ~i ly of WheatRi_dge • Supports appropriate efforts to permit application and enforcement of municipal ordinances, such as building codes, fire codes, subdivision regulations and zoning ordinances, to buildings and improvements proposed to be constructed by government entities. • Supports municipal discretion concerning the imposition of development fees and requirements. • Supports the clear authority of municipalities to collect an impact fee for schools. • Supports financial and technical assistance to municipal governments in the areas of planning and land use. • Supports municipalities, when appropriate, in utilizing sub-local governments (neighborhood, nonprofit, and civic organizations and homeowners' associations) In developing and Implementing solutions to specific localized issues. • Encourages measures that promote intergovernmental cooperation on land use issues. • Encourages coordination of land use and transportation planning. • Encourages municipalities when using tax increment financing to promote communication and intergovernmental cooperation with affected local governments. • Generally opposes efforts to restrict municipal authority to annex territory. • Opposes delegation of municipal land use authority to state agencies or preemption of municipal land use controls. • Opposes federal or state restrictions, beyond those constitutional restrictions that have been defined by recent Supreme Court decisions, on the ability of federal, state or local governments to regulate private property or to exercise the power of condemnation for the benefit of public health, safety and welfare. • Opposes unreasonable restrictions on urban renewal authorities. 11 2014 Legislative Agenda Priority Level: High The Issue: Local Control and Municipal Home Rule .. ~·-~ :~ ~ityof Whe atR.i__dge In order to consider local conditions and address local desires, community issues and needs should be addressed locally. State and federal government interference can undermine home rule and local control. Message to State Officials The City of Wheat Ridge asks its representatives to oppose legislation that would allow for state and federal interference into local decisions. Request to State Officials • State and federal government interference can undermine home rule and local control. • State officials should consult with municipalities in order to understand the impacts of legislation that limits local control. • Urge state officials to respect Colorado's tradition of local control and allow municipal officials to address local problems without Interference from the state and federal government. • Urges congress and the executive branch to respect the roles and responsibilities of states and local governments and similarly urges state officials to avoid preempting local authority. • Support state enabling legislation that provides municipalities with authority and flexibility to address local needs. • Recognize the desire of the citizens statewide and in many local communities, with adoption of a constitutional amendment in 1902 and expanded amendments approved In 1912 and 1970, to establish municipal home rule and oppose state action that attempts to weaken home rule authority and flexibility. • Support the continuation of Executive Order 5 as a tool for collaboration among state and local officials. 12 .. '~ 2014 Legislative Agenda :rv. , ~i ty of • rl.I"'T. vv J..Le atR.i._%e Priority Level: High The Issue: Local Tax Authority The City of Wheat Ridge's primary revenue source is local sales and use taxes. Statewide, municipalities generate more than $5 in these taxes to every $1 of property taxes. Sales and use taxes have enabled municipalities to fund public services and improvements and keep municipal property taxes relatively low. Appropriate actions at federal, state and local levels should preserve or enhance these local revenues. Message to State Officials Changes made at the statehouse to the overall sales tax base directly affect municipalities. Oppose legislation that undermines local tax authority. Request to State Officials • Supports retention of authority for all municipalities to set local tax rates and for home rule muni cipalities to collect their own taxes and determine their own tax bases. • Supports broadening the state sales and use tax base. • Supports appropriate legislation or court action allowing state and local governments to require businesses to collect state and local sales and use taxes on remote sales. • Supports cooperative efforts among municipalities to standardize municipal sales and use tax practices and utilization of technology for the convenience of taxpayers, the business community, and municipalities. • Opposes further reductions in the state and local sales and use tax base. • Opposes legislation that would preempt the authority of state and local governments to apply their sales and use taxes to remote sales. 13 2014 Legislative Agenda Priority Level: High The Issue: Lottery The City of Wheat Ridge supports preserving all lottery proceeds for park, recreation, open space and wildlife purposes pursuant to the Great Outdoors Colorado program adopted by Colorado voters in 1992. Lottery funding has played a critical role In supporting local parks, recreation and open space developments in Wheat Ridge. Message to State Officials Oppose legislation that would change the current allocation of lottery proceeds. Request to State Officials • Support the protection of the current lottery system. 14 ... ~J, ~of WheatRi_dge 2014 Legislative Agenda Priority Level : High The Issue : Public Safety and Court Operations Local control of services including police and courts is essential. Federal and State agencies are an important resource to local governments and special districts in the areas of information, coordination, training, and funding to assist in homeland security and first responder responsibilities. Message to State Officials Support legislation that preserves local control of police and court services and encourages close cooperation among all levels of government. Request to State Officials • Support ensuring that municipal governments retain flexibility in implementing federal and state criminal justice programs. • Support state-and community-based intervention, prevention and rehabilitation programs and state Initiatives that respect the key role of communities and local government officials. • Supports local control of local emergency services and involvement of the state as a resource to local government in the areas of information, coordination and training. • Support state funds for those state agencies that serve as a resource to local emergency services. • Support close cooperation at all levels of government and Increased federal funding to assist local government homeland security and first responder responsibilities. • Oppose state preemption of municipal authority to regulate firearms within municipalities. • Supports ensuring that municipal governments retain flexibility in implementing federal and state criminal justice programs. • Supports a voluntary uniform statewide fire incidence reporting program. • Opposes imposition of state surcharges on municipal court fines for the purpose of funding state programs. • Opposes limitations on the authority of municipalities to enforce their own ordinances in municipal courts. 15 2014 Legislative Agenda Priority Level: High The Issue: State and Federal Mandates Programs and regulations mandated by the state or federal government stretch the financial resources of municipalities. These costs, if not paid by the state or federal government, prevent municipalities from fulfilling local needs and priorities. Message to State Officials The City of Wheat Ridge opposes regulations mandated by the state and/or federal government that stretch the financial resources of municipalities. Request to State Officials • Support local government activities promoting economic development. • Support comprehensive efforts among state and local governments and the private sector to establish an effective tourism promotion program. • Support adequate funds and staff for a strong, multifaceted program to promote the economic vitality of Colorado. This program should encourage the diversification and expansion of local economies, Including support for existing business, creation of new jobs and promotion of tourism. The program should be closely coordinated with local governments and the state should never promote a specific economic development project against the wishes of the community or communities most directly affected by the project. • Oppose unreasonable restrictions on urban renewal authorities. 16 ... ~·., 2014 Legislative Agenda :w. ~ityof WheatRi_dge Priority Level: High The Issue: Transportation The City of Wheat Ridge believes cooperation among the Colorado Department of Transportation, counties, municipalities and interested stakeholders is necessary to improve Colorado's transportation system. State transportation policies should address the need to maintain and expand transportation options while providing management options that will improve Colorado's transportation system. Message to State Officials Support legislation that encourages federal, state and local cooperation. Support legislation that will preserve or increase funding for municipal transportation needs. Request to State Officials • Support increased funds to finance pressing surface transportation needs as long as equitable portion of new revenues is returned to cities and towns. • Support Colorado Department of Transportation assumption of street lighting and general maintenance costs on state highways within municipalities. • Support limitations on "off the top" diversions from the Highway Users Tax Fund. • Support preservation of the constitutional requirement that highway user revenues be utilized only for highways, streets, and roads. • Support greater flexibility and increased revenues for multi-modal systems outside of the Highway Users Tax Fund. • Support preservation of federal funding guarantees for transportation and allocation of all federal transportation taxes and funds for their intended transportation purposes. • Support close cooperation among Colorado Department of Transportation, counties, municipalities, and interested stakeholders in improving Colorado's multi-modal transportation system. • Encourage a balanced state transportation policy that addresses the need to maintain and expand roadway, bicycle, pedestrian, transit, carpool/vanpool and demand management options to improve Colorado's transportation system. 17 2014 Legislative Agenda Priority Level: Medium The Issue: Education The City of Wheat Ridge believes an effective education system supplies our community with an educated and well-trained workforce who will both allow existing businesses to expand and attract new business Investment. The most effective programs are those partnerships among our educational Institutions, local stakeholders, and local governments. Due to Its Importance to our communities, the City supports education as a communitywlde value. Message to State Officials As a communltywlde value we ask that legislators support all levels of education to ensure Colorado residents can compete for the jobs of the future. Request to State Officials • Support state and local policies and initiatives that encourage greater early learning, K-12, higher education, workforce training opportunities, and lifelong learning opportunities. • Support access to Information and resources that help parents and caregivers give students the greatest chances to learn and grow in safe and healthy ways. • Support state Initiatives that enhance creative and Innovative partnership opportunities with businesses and educational institutions, Including shared facilities, school resource officers, and enhanced programming. • Support funding of education In the state In a balanced manner which takes into consideration the needs of all sectors of the economy and yet not at the expense of municipal revenues. 18 2014 Legislative Agenda Priority Level: Medium The Issue: Environment The City of Wheat Ridge is an environmentally minded community that strives to manage all of its resources in a responsible manner with a focus on the long-term environmental, economic and social well-being of the City and staff. Message to State Officials The City of Wheat Ridge supports efforts at the state and federal level to provide assistance to municipalities to address environmental issues. Unfunded mandates to address environmental issues further diminish the City's ability to fulfill local needs and priorities. Request to State Officials • Supports relief for municipalities from the burden of Superfund (CERCLA) requirements and application of a reasonable municipal settlement policy by the Environmental Protection Agency. • Supports federal and state programs that encourage cleanup and reuse of "brownfield" property. • Supports full federal funding for cleanup of contaminated federally owned or managed sites, such as Rocky Flats. • Opposes increases in the proportion of municipal cash funding support for state environmental programs. • Opposes state preemption of local government authority to adopt environmental ordinances. 19 2014 Legislative Agenda Priority Level: Medium The Issue: Housing The City of Wheat Ridge recognizes that availability and affordability of decent housing is an important concern to Colorado's municipalities. Message to State Officials Support legislation that encourages adequate supplies of good housing, regardless of income level, and continued public-and-private-sector support for such an effort. Request to State Officials • Support maintaining financial assistance and programs from the federal government for housing needs of low and moderate income families. • Support state financial support for the Division of Housing's loan and grant program for low and moderate income housing. • Support the continued efforts of the Colorado Housing Finance Authority to work with municipalities on the Authority's various housing loan programs. • Support the preservation, revitalization and redevelopment of existing neighborhoods. • Support public and private financial assistance programs to address the needs of the homeless. • Support programs that involve municipalities in addressing foreclosures. 20 2014 Legislative Agenda Priority Level: Medium The Issue : Police, fire and other pension and employee benefits The City of Wheat Ridge: ~~j~ :r?' ~ityof WlieatRi_dge • Supports continuation of state matching funds to assist in retiring unfunded liabilities that accrued under the old police and fire pension plans. • Supports equitable levels of state funding for volunteer firefighters' pensions. • Opposes mandates that increase the cost of or create inequities among municipal employee pension, workers' compensation or other employee benefits. • Opposes mandated Social Security or Medicare coverage for public employees, mandated benefit levels or funding standards for municipal employee pension plans, or other unreasonable burdens or restrictions in connection with the administration of municipal employee benefit plans. • Opposes mandated so-called "Police Officers Bill of Rights" interfering with the management and budget prerogatives of local governments. Priority Level: Medium The Issue: Public Employment The City of Wheat Ridge opposes efforts to interfere with its ability to determine the terms and conditions of municipal employment. 21 ... ~·, 2014 Legislative Agenda :#. ~ityof Wlie atRi__dge Priority Level: Medium The Issue: Public Liability Because of the financial burdens caused by the increasing number of lawsuits against municipalities and their officers and employees, the deterrent that litigation presents to continued service by public officials and the need to assure that municipal liability does not impair the provision of necessary services to the public. Request to State Officials • Support the availability of public liability Insurance at reasonable costs and the ability of municipalities to reduce such costs through self-insurance or other reasonable means. • Support reasonable federal limitations on and reduction in the liability for monetary damages payable by public entitles and public employees In suits brought under federal laws. • Support limitations on the liability of municipalities and their officers and employees. • Opposes efforts to expand the liability of public entities and public employees. Priority Level: Medium The Issue: Purchasing The City of Wheat Ridge supports the authority of municipal officials to determine local purchasing and contracting procedures. 22 2014 Legislative Agenda Priority Level: Medium The Issue: State Fiscal Fair Play Municipal finances are closely interrelated with state finances and policies. State adherence to fiscal fair play policies will greatly help municipalities and their citizens. Message to State Officials As a home rule municipality, the City of Wheat Ridge is a fiscally conservative community that seeks to provide a high quality of life for citizens. Therefore, Wheat Ridge asks you to oppose legislation that undermines or negatively changes state fiscal fair play policies. Request to State Officials • Support appropriate action to address the state and local financial crises caused by the interaction of various constitutional amendments and the economy. • Support the authority of municipal officials to determine local purchasing and contracting procedures. • Supports appropriate action to address the state and local financial crises caused by the interaction of various constitutional amendments and the economy. • Support continued state sharing with municipalities of equitable portions of existing and future revenues derived from traditional state-collected, municipally-shared sources. • Urge the state to avoid or exercise restraint in relying on fees, charges and other cash funding of programs that affect municipalities, especially in the areas of technical assistance, in programs where municipal participation is mandated by state law, and in regulatory programs that affect municipalities. • Oppose state granted exemptions or other state actions that erode municipal sales, use, property and other revenues unless the state provides adequate replacement revenues. • Oppose disproportionate cuts in state programs that benefit municipalities. • Oppose the state utilizing local funds or requiring local governments to collect state revenues in order to fund state programs. 23 2014 Legislative Agenda Priority Level: Medium The Issue: Telecommunications "~·~ ;r?." Wh~ity of D ;.,-lrT. e at.~'e1Se The City of Wheat Ridge supports the development and deployment of new communication technologies, state and federal policies that promote universal access, technological innovation, competition, and the implementation of new services. Message to State Officials Oppose legislation that would strip municipal franchising, taxing and/or regulatory authority over public rights-of-way and telecommunication systems. Request to State Officials • Support the retention of municipal regulatory authority over cable television systems to include: o Be fairly compensated for use of public rights of way; o Require communications service providers who use the rights of way to obtain local permission for such use; o Maintain local control of rights of way; o Prevent redllnlng or other discriminatory practices; and o Ensure appropriate customer protections. • Support affordable access to all municipalities to state-of-the-art telecommunication and information services. • Oppose federal or state restrictions on local control of municipal rights-of- way or on the authority of local governments to develop or acquire their own communication Infrastructure. • Oppose federal or state restrictions on municipal franchising, regulatory and taxing authority over telecommunication systems. • Oppose legislation that prohibits or restricts municipalities from offering broadband services. 24 ~~A~ 2014 Legislative Agenda :r?. ~ityof Wheat.Ri_.dge Priority Level: Medium The Issue: Water Because water resources are of a statewide concern, the City of Wheat Ridge: • Supports water policies that protect Colorado water resources. • Supports the constitutional doctrine of prior appropriation and the constitutional priority given to domestic water use. • Supports the inventorying and protection by municipalities of their water rights. • Supports appropriate water conservation efforts and sustainable water resource management practices by all users. • Supports efforts to increase knowledge of water-related issues of concern around the state to municipalities. • Supports participation in statewide discussions of water use and distribution. • Supports appropriate coordination of municipal water use with other uses including agriculture, mineral resource development, energy development, recreation and open space. • Supports federal and state financial aid programs assisting municipalities, including recognition of the special needs of smaller municipalities, with the construction and improvement of water systems to protect water quality and to comply with federal and state mandates. • Supports continued federal and state funding for wastewater treatment and drinking water facilities to reduce local costs and expedite construction of necessary treatment and collection facilities. • Supports stakeholder input and involvement in developing laws and regulations related to water and wastewater issues. • Supports reasonable and practical application of air and water pollution control laws by federal and state administrative officials and encourages restraint in modifying legislation and regulations that have a fiscal impact on municipalities. Particularly in the area of water quality, enforcement should be correlated with the availability of funds necessary to achieve stated goals. 25 2014 Legislative Agenda • Supports adequate state regulation and enforcement of drilling and mining sites, production facilities and waste product storage and disposal facilities; supports practices to assure citizen safety, environmental protection and the protection of domestic water sources; and opposes state preemption of local land use and watershed regulations. • Encourages on-going communication by federal land managers with affected municipalities regarding the leasing of federal lands that might impact local land use and environmental policies including, but not limited to, local watershed ordinances. Priority Level: Low The Issue: Consolidation of Governments The City of Wheat Ridge supports voluntary consolidation of local government entities and services by mutual agreement. Priority Level: Low The Issue: Energy The City of Wheat Ridge is an environmentally minded community that recognizes several compelling reasons for developing a comprehensive energy policy. Energy conservation saves dollars; energy conservation and renewable energy production creates jobs and supports local economic development efforts; energy conservation reduces our nation's dependence upon foreign oil and improves our energy security; and that municipalities are often In a position to lead by example. Message to State Officials Support the ability of municipalities to access alternative energy resources in a cost effective manner. Use municipalities as a resource to provide education and access to information that advocates the economic and environmental benefits of increased energy efficiency to our residents. Request to State Officials • Support the development of a balanced, long-term statewide energy plan with an overall goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions through a mix of non- renewable fossil fuels, renewable energy sources, and energy efficiency and conservation programs. • Support the creation and expansion of statewide goals that provide targets and incentives for the Implementation of renewable energy strategies. 26 2014 Legislative Agenda :r?.' ~ityof Wlie atRJege • Support municipal efforts to assess energy efficiency opportunities in their own operations and in their communities as a whole; setting energy efficiency targets; and creating local action plans. • Support retrofitting municipal facilities with energy efficient technologies; policies that enhance municipal energy conservation; and programs that promote the generation of alternative energy sources. • Support collaboration between appropriate state and local agencies to educate municipalities on the use of energy efficient building codes. Priority Level: Low The Issue: Electric and Natural Gas Services Request to State Officials As a member of the Colorado Municipal League the City of Wheat Ridge supports its sister communities with the following r equests : • Opposes federal or state restrictions that would limit the ability of municipalities to create new municipally owned utilities. • Opposes federal restrictions that would dictate territorial service areas or restrict the ability of municipally owned utilities to service customers within their municipalities, including newly annexed areas. • Opposes federal legislation requiring states to implement retail competition. • Opposes federal or state restructuring of the electric or natural gas industry if such restructuring restricts municipal authority to regulate the use of rights-of-way and to franchise and tax utilities and services, interferes with services provided by municipally owned utilities, falls to protect interests of all consumer classes or sacrifices environmental and social objectives protected under existing regulatory policies. • Opposes efforts to prevent municipalities from extending utility services to newly annexed areas, or providing utility services to customers in unincorporated county properties adjacent to the municipality. 27 2014 Legislative Agenda Priority Level: Low The Issue: Human Rights :~ ~ityof Wlie atR.t._,dge As a member of the Colorado Municipal League the City of Wheat Ridge supports programs that protect the rights and dignity of the individual and encourages programs that address such issues as employment, housing, health care, substance abuse and equal opportunity. Priority Level: Low The Issue: Postal Service As a member of the Colorado Municipal League the City of Wheat Ridge supports legislation and administrative action by the United States Postal Service requiring use of mailing addresses and ZIP codes that reflect the corporate boundaries of cities and towns in order to eliminate confusion among citizens and businesses and to reinforce community identities. Priority Level: Low The Issue: Privatization As a member of the Colorado Municipal League the City of Wheat Ridge supports the use of private-sector businesses to provide public services when detennined by municipal officials to be In the public Interest. Priority Level: Low The Issue: Youth As a member of the Colorado Municipal League the City of Wheat Ridge: • Supports municipal and other efforts to address youth issues and needs. • Recognizes the influence that parents in partnership with nonprofit and religious organizations, local businesses and other governmental jurisdictions have on the development of youth. • Encourages utilization by public schools in cooperation with local governments of League-published or other civics curriculum to educate students in state and local government 28 ......... .( ... ~ ..-City of • .. fP!r Wheat&_dge ~OFFICE OF THE CI1Y MANAGER TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Memorandum Mayor and City Council ()l Patrick Goff, City Manager \JJ. January 29, 2014 Council Retreat, Citizen Forums and Town Hall Meeting Three important council/community meetings are scheduled in March. Staff would like further direction from Council on the format , desired outcomes and agenda items for each of the following events : I. The 2014 Mayor and Council Retreat is scheduled for the afternoon/evening of Friday, March 21 st and the morning/afternoon of Saturday, March 22"d. Marcia Hughes with Collaborative Growth will facilitate the Retreat. Marcia facilitated the Retreats in 2012 and 2013 and the Citizen Forum in 2013 . A summary of Marcia 's professional experience is attached. 2. As part ofthe City's Priority Based Bud~eting (PBB) process, staff will be holding two Citizen Forums on March 61 and 13 1h. The Forums will be facilitated by Jon Johnson and Chris Fabian from the Center for Priority Based Budgeting. A key component of the PBB process is to obtain citizen input on the City's priority results and definitions to ensure the City is aligning available resources and services with community values. 3. Council has scheduled March 31 51 for the 2014 Town Hall Meeting. MARCIA HUGHES JD, MA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: M s . Hughes is President of Collaborative Growth, L.L.C., and serves as a strategic communications partner for organizations. Marcia offers keynotes , workshops, leadership development and team building to provide organizations with strategic behavior alignment by bringing their values , intentions and behaviors into sync. As a master trainer and facilitator, her focus is to pro vide consulting which results in lasting behavioral change. Marcia works with organizations as an international expert in emotional intelligence, leadership development , conflict resolution and communications through trainings , executive coaching, mediation, strategic design , and leadership and team development. As president ofher company, she was the sponsor and chair of the international EQ Symposium which was held in Denver in October 2004 . Clients include the World Bank, Medtronic, American Express, Toronto School Board , National Security Agencies , Jefferson County and Colorado Counties, Inc. and many federal , state and local governments. Marcia is a member of the EI Consortium , http://www.eiconsortium.org/members/Hughes.htm . She is co-author of Th e Handbook for D eveloping Emotional Intelligence (2009), A Facilitator 's Guide to Team Emo tional and Social Intelligence, (2009), A Coa ch 's Guide to Emotional Intelligence (2008), Th e Emotionally Intelligent Team (2007), and Emotional Intelligence in A ction (2005) and author of Life's 2 % Solution (2006). Marcia and her partner, James Terrell are authors of The Team Emotional & Social Intelligence Survey® (TESI®), an online team assessment. Marcia practiced law for over 20 years , operating her own successful law firm , which focused on complex public policy matters. She has led efforts addressing numerous issues on matters such as controversial environmental matters involving numerous stakeholders including the intersection of governments at all levels together with businesses and the public. Ms . Hughes offers emotional intelligence training and coaching and is a certified trainer in using the EQ-i ® and the EQ-360®. She is one of the few training partners for Multi-Health Systems certified to offer training on use of the EQ-i and EQ -360. Before entering private practice Ms . Hughes worked with governmental and public interest organizations. She served as a special assistant to the Executive Director of the Department of Public Health and the Environment and as an Assistant Attorney General. She clerked on the 1Oth Circuit Court of Appeals for the Honorable William E. Doyle and served with the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: • Juris Doctorate with Honors-George Washington University , National Law Center • Masters in Psychology -University of Colorado at Denver • Emotional Intelligence -BarOn EQ-i and EQ-360 -certified practitioner and trainer • Practitioner Certificate-Neuro-Linguistic Programming • Mediation Training -CDR & Associates and Resolution Resources Corp . • Negotiation Training-Harvard School ofNegotiations • Spiral Dynamics Value Systems-National Values Center • Emergenetics® Workshops -The Browning Group International Attachment 1 -..~A~ ... 4 r City of • .. rP!;Wheat&_dge ~OFFICE OF THE CnY MANAGER TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Memorandum Mayor and City Council Jerry Dahl, City Attorney () l Patrick Goff, City Manager.W January 29, 2014 Retail Marijuana Businesses Operating Fees On October 14 , 2013 , Council adopted Ordinance 1543 concerning the licensing of retail marijuana establishments . Under those provisions, the City is authorized to set and adopt operating fees for the ongoing inspection , administration and enforcement of those businesses licensed by the state to operate within Wheat Ridge. The City has not set operating fees concerning these types of licensed entities. Because these types of businesses were permitted to begin operation within in the City as of January 1, 2014 , Council should consider adopting fees that will cover the City's costs of inspection , administration and enforcement. Staff has estimated the amount of time that they would spend on an annual basis on inspection, administration and enforcement activities for retail marijuana establishments. An analysis ofthose estimated costs is attached. Based on the analysis , staffwould spend approximately eleven hours per year (less than one hour per month) on those activities for each retail marijuana store at an approximate cost to the City of $500.00. For retail marijuana cultivation facilities , products manufacturers and testing facilities , staff has forecasted that it would spend approximately five hours per year (less than one half hour per month) on those activities at an approximate cost to the City of $200.00. A proposed fee schedule for Council's consideration is attached. License Type Retail Marijuana Store Retail Marijuana Cultivation FaciJity Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturer Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturer FEE SCHEDULE City of Wheat Ridge Retail Marijuana Establishments Late Fee Greater than 90 Days Past Annua 10 Jperating F ee D e u $500.00 $600.00 $200.00 $300.00 $200.00 $300.00 $200.00 $300.00 Attachment 1 :e+~ 3. ~~~~ ~ I r . City of e .. ~Wheat&_,dge ~OFFICE OF THE CnY MANAGER Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council Patrick Goff, City Manager/Urban Renewal Executive Director W THROUGH: FROM: Steve Art, Urban Renewal Manager DATE: January 27 , 2014 (for the Study Session of February 3, 2014) SUBJECT: First Bank Loan Options with Renewal Wheat Ridge ISSUE: On April 17 , 2008 Renewal Wheat Ridge (RWR) obtained a $3 ,285 ,000 loan from First Bank of Wheat Ridge (First Bank) for the purchase of property at the southeast comer of Wadsworth Boulevard and 441h Avenue for remediation of blight. That loan , with an outstanding balance of $2 ,271 ,114, has a maturity date of April15 , 2014. Staff is requesting that Council provide guidance on options to proceed with the future debt servicing on the loan. BACKGROUND: RWR, with the assistance of Wheat Ridge 2020 acquired three separate parcels at Wadsworth Boulevard and 44th Avenue in order to remove blight and provide redevelopment opportunities. R WR negotiated purchase agreements with the following: • Stancoll , LLC-7300 W. 44th Avenue located at the comer of 44th Avenue and Upham Street. In 2008 , this parcel housed a transmission shop and prior to that, a gas station. RWR paid $390 ,000 in cash for this parcel. • Milloie Karl-7340 W . 44th Avenue was occupied by the Stage Stop Antique Mall. RWR paid $1 ,950 ,000 in loan proceeds and cash for the parcel. • Vernon and Marjorie Vohaska-7540 W. 44th Avenue. RWR paid $1 ,500,000 in loan proceeds and cash for the parcel. At the time of acquisition the 6.2 acre parcel had two structures: a transmission shop at the comer of 44th and Upham Street and the Stage Stop Antique Mall located on the southern portion nearest the Big Lots shopping center. RWR had a tentative land deal identified with Jefferson County for the sale of a majority of the land for construction of a four-story building to house county services including a library, department of motor vehicles , county health facility and other services. In order to prepare the site for development, RWR entered into a Master Development Agreement in 2010 with Weston Solutions , Inc. to assist RWR in platting, subdividing and marketing the site for redevelopment. Study Session -R WR Loan/First Bank January 27 ,2014 Page 2 Over time and due to the recession , the county determined it was not economically feasible to build on the site. In early 2011 the county terminated negotiations with RWR. RWR elected to continue with remediation and infrastructure improvements on the site for future redevelopment. In May 2011 , the buildings were demolished. Throughout 2011 , Weston worked with staff on the plat , subdivision process and preparing the parcel for development. In February 2011 , RWR entered into a purchase agreement with Wazee Partners, LLC for the sale of what would become Lot 2 of the subdivision, now named Town Center North (TCN). Wazee paid $704 ,000 for the 2.1 acre site and $176 ,000 for development fees for a total acquisition price of$880,000 . The tenns of this purchase agreement required RWR to furnish Wazee with a fully-improved , legally-subdivided lot. The proceeds from the sale of Lot 2 to Wazee were used to satisfy the tenns of this purchase agreement as well as a September 26 , 2 011 Subdivision Improvement Agreement between RWR and the City of Wheat Ridge. The tenns of the two agreements required RWR to complete the infrastructure providin g services to each lot , completion of the roadway system within the subdi vision , land scaping of all the parcels, street and pedestrian lighting, and other elements. Construction ofWazee's Town Center Apartments, an 88-unit affordable senior fa cility, began in the spring of2012. The doors were opened to residents in October ofthat same year. With the success of the Town Center Apartments on Lot 2 , Wazee had entered into a purchase agreement for Lot 3 to build a project of similar scope, including 6 ,000 sq. ft. of retail. Late la st year, Wazee elected to downsize the project, purchase Lot 1 at TCN for $350 ,000 with $75 ,000 in development impact fees , and construct a 50-unit, affordable senior facility , contingent on receiving a tax-credit award from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority. RWR has also executed a third amendment to the purchase agreement for Lot 3. This third amendment provides for the purchase of Lot 3 for $730 ,000 with $195 ,000 in development impact fees. The land will be placed on hold until such time market demand dictates development ofthe site. The sale ofboth lots to Wazee will provide a gross sale of$1 ,350,000 and should net RWR approximately $1 ,286 ,700 after commissions are paid. RWR is still responsible for repayment of a $350 ,000 loan from the City for public infrastructure expenses. In addition , the future placement of traffic signals at the intersection of Vance Street and 44111 Avenue, iftraffic warrants allow , will cost an estimated $280 ,000. This should leave RWR with remaining cash on hand after land sale, repayment ofloan to the City, and installation of the traffic signal of $656,700 . LOAN SUMMARY AND OPTIONS: The $3 ,285 ,000 First Bank Loan was executed on April 17 , 2008 at 4 % interest for the term of the loan. The debt service on the loan is approximately $24,390 a month which includes about $8 ,000 for accrued interest. Last year RWR paid $96 ,141 in interest alone on the account. As stated earlier, this loan has a call date of April 15 , 2014. The loan is securitized by a cash deposit from the City in the amount of $1 ,953 ,338 and a deed of trust on the unsold property. Study Session -RWR Loan/First Bank January 27 ,2014 Page 3 At the time of the Joan , RWR intended to repay the loan through the land sale to Jefferson County. When those land purchases did not occur, RWR was able to continue paying debt service with sales tax increment proceeds from the Town Center Shopping Center. Additional repayment was anticipated with the sale of other parcels within TCN. As stated above, the Cl,liTent loan has an outstanding balance of $2 ,271 ,114. 74 , with a maturity date of April 15 , 2014 . At maturity R WR will be expected to fully repay the loan , extend the loan or go into default. In November, 2013 , staff met with representati ves from First Bank to renegotiate the loan . First Bank provided two options for consideration: Loan Maturity Interest Security Pay Down Debt Balloon Amount Date Rate Required Amount Service Payment Option 1 $2 ,275 ,000 3 years 3.5 % $1 ,397 ,500 $0 $24,587/mo $1 ,574 ,709 Option 2 $877 ,500 3 years 3.5% $0 $1 ,397 ,500 $9 ,484/mo • Option 1-Enter into a new loan of$2,275 ,000 ; amortized over 9 years ; maturity of3 years and a 3.5% fixed interest rate. Security requirement would include deeds of trust and a decrease in cash to $1 ,397 ,500 , which would release back to the City $555 ,838 to unrestricted General Fund Reserves. Monthly debt service would remain at $24 ,587 with a balloon payment in 3 years of$1 ,574 ,709. • Option 2 -Enter into a new loan of $877 ,500 ; amortized over 9 years ; maturity of 3 years and a 3.5 % fixed interest rate. A pay down of$1 ,397 ,500 would be required utilizing the cash security. Security requirement would include deeds of trust. $555 ,838 of cash security would be released back to the City unrestricted General Fund Reserves. Monthly debt service would decrease to $9 ,484 with a balloon payment in 3 years of $607 ,388 . RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends moving forward with Option 2 for the following reasons: 1. The loan is due on April 15 , 2014 and RWR does not have the funds to make the balloon payment. 2. The anticipated future land sales will not net enough revenue to repay the loan in its entirety. 3. The loan pay down of$1 ,397 ,500 will come from restricted General Fund Reserves which will not impact the City's minimum 17% Reserve Policy. 4 . The renegotiated loan Option 2 will decrease RWR 's monthly debt service providing additional revenue for other urban renewal projects. Attachments 1. Option I Loan Term Sheet 2. Option 2 Loan Term Sheet $607 ,388 FlrstBank 4350 Wad$worth Blvd., Wheat Ridce. CO 80033 Borrower: Guarantor(s): Collateral: Loan Amount: Amortization: Maturity: Fixed Rate Period: Approximate Interest Rate: Loan Fee: Required Deposits: Pre-payment penalty: Debt Service Coverase : Rate Lock : PROPOSED TERM SHEET EFFECTIVE DATE: 12/20/13 Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority 1" DeedsofTr ust Vacant land parcels at Town Center North Development Wheat Ridge, CO AND Pl edged savings accounts in the amount of $1,397,500 $2,275,000, or an amount not to exceed 65% of the appraised value and 100% of any pledged savings accounts 9 years 3 years 3 years 3.5% Th is rate is not locked. Rates are subject to change at any time. 1% ofthe loan amount $50,000 Waived 1.0times The rate may be locked within 90 days of closing by payment of a 1% rate lock fee (refundable at loan closing) and execution of a FlrstBank Rate Lock Agreement. Attachment 1 Page 1 of2 Miscellaneous: The quoted rates assume the Borrower and or related parties will establish or maintain primary banking accounts with FirstBank. The estimated rate assumes that the transaction will qualify as "bank- qualified, double tax exempt" financing . It Is Important to note that the proposed terms are Intended for discussion purposes only and do not constitute a commitment to lend on the part of FlrstBank. Any commitment to lend must be formally approved by FlrstBank and Is subject to the full and satisfactory completion of a due dlllpnce and underwrltlns process. Quotes of Interest rates represent FlrstBank's rates In effect on the date of this term sheet. Rates and terms are subject to chanse at any time. Please contact me directly with any questions. David Schafer VIce President FlrstBank-Wheat Rldae Market 4350 Wadsworth Blvd. Wheat Ridae, co 80033 303-456-2182 Davld.schafer@)eflrstbank.com Page 2 of 2 First Bank 4350 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Rldp, CO 80033 Borrower: Guarantor(s): COIJatenll: Amortization: Maturity: Fixed Rate Period: Approximate Interest Rate: Loan Fee: Required Deposits: Pre·payment penalty: Debt Service Coveraae: Rate Lock: Miscellaneous: 'PROPOSED TERM SHEET EFFECTIVE DATE: 12/20/13 Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority 1 R Deeds ofT rust Vacant land parcels at Town Center North Development Wheat Ridge, CO Lower of $877,500, or 65% of the as-is appraised value 9years 3years 3years 3.5% Th is rate Is not locked. Rates are subject to change at any time. 1% ofthe loan amount $50,000 Waived 1.0tlmes The rate may be locked within 90 days of closing by ·payment of a 1% rate lock fee (refundable at loan closing) and execution of a FirstBan'k Rate Lock Agreement. The quoted rates assume the Borrower and or related parties will establish or maintain primary banki ng accounts with Fi rstBank . Attachment 2 PaJe 1 of 2 The esti mated rate assumes that the transaction w ill qual ify as "bank- qualified, double tax exempt" financ ing . It Is Important to note that the proposed terms are Intended for discussion purposes only and do not constitute a commitment to lend on the part of FlrstBank. Any commitment to lend must be formally approved by FlrstBank and Is subject to the full and satisfactory completion of a due dill&ence and underwrttlnc process. Quotes of Interest mes represent FlrstBank's rates In effect on the date of this term sheet. Rates and terms are subject to chance at any time. Please contact me directly with any questions. David Schafer Vice President FirstBank -Wheat Ridce Market 4350 Wadsworth Blvd. Wheat Ridce, co 80033 303-456-2182 David.schafer@leflrstbank.com Page 2 of 2 "~ " .. r City of .. ~WheatRt__dge ~PUBLIC WORKS TO: THROUGH: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: ISSUE: Memorandum Mayor and City Council ('\ l Patrick Goff, City Manager.,W Scott Brink, Director of Public Works January 21 , 2014 (for Study Session ofFebruary 3 , 2014) Proposed Pierce Street Bicycle Improvements Report for Study Session Discussion Several years ago , the City of Wheat Ridge and the greater Wheat Ridge community began the process of addressing long-term, multi-modal transportation needs , including improved pedestrian and bicycle accommodations and options throughout the City. Through an extensive public process with Envision Wheat Ridge , multiple partners and stakeholders were engaged , including the City of Wheat Ridge, LiveWell Wheat Ridge, the Jefferson County Public Health and Transportation Departments , residents , businesses, and many additional stakeholders in the commuruty. The public process eventually led to adoption of the Envision Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan in 2009 , and the Wheat Ridge Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan in 2011. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan serves as a guide for the long-term planning of bicycle and pedestrian improvements , including improvements within identified bicycle transportation corridors. The plan also considers links to destinations such as schools , parks, businesses, and connections to other bicycle corridors and/or facilities in neighboring commuruties. The City essentially lacks adequate north-south bicycle transportation corridors across the length of the City, and higher traffic corridors such as Wadsworth Boulevard and Kipling Street require significant longer-term capital investments . However, Pierce Street has been identified as a sigtrificant north-south segment with more feasible opportutrities to explore and establish improvements . More specifically, Pierce Street essentially serves as a significant connection between the Clear Creek Regional Trail on the north end of the City, and the City of Lakewood on the south end where Pierce Street is presently signed and striped for bicycles. Pierce Street from 26th A venue to 48 1h A venue is identified in the Master Plan as a segment for future bicycle improvements. More specifically, the Master Plan identifies this segment for future on-road facilities such as bike lanes , shoulders , or shared lanes. As a result , the City Council earmarked an amount of$63 ,000 in the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget to invest in bicycle accommodations for this segment. Pierce Street Bicycle Improvements February 3 , 2014 Study Session Page 2 DISCUSSION: Improvements to Pierce Street (including bicycle infrastructure accommodations) have been discussed and reviewed by Council and staff over the past few years. Included have been conceptual designs for upgrades to Pierce Street that provide for reconstruction , including the installation of curb and gutter where it presently does not exist and widening to accommodate the installation of dedicated bicycle lanes. These conceptual plans also identified additional right-of- way needs and rough construction estimates that ranged from several hundred thousand to several million dollars. More recently, staff and partners in the community began a preliminary assessment of Pierce Street from 26th Avenue to 48th A venue to detennine more feasible and immediate possibilities for providing bicycle accommodations for the street in its existing state. The assessment reviewed on-road facility treatment alternatives and worked to identify technical issues and advantages and disadvantages of each alternative. Pierce Street is designated as a local collector street under the City's Comprehensive Plan and varies in width and structure over its entire distance between 26th A venue and 48th A venue. Portions of the roadway have curb and gutter while other segments do not, or have gravel or no shoulders. On-street parking is also allowed over the entire length of the roadway and parking is generally utilized intermittently over the entire distance. As a result , defining a consistent treatment over the entire length of Pierce Street from 26th to 48th may or may not be possible, depending upon the desired treatment and the willingness to maintain existing on-street parking. A general review of the treatment alternatives are as follows , and illustrated examples of each are provided on the following page: Signs Only: Provides bike route or way-finding signs only. Dedicated Bicycle Lane (Exhibit A): Bicycle lanes providing a dedicated space for bicycles , (generally 4-6 feet wide). Shoulder Stripe (Exhibit B): A shoulder stripe delineating a space for parked vehicles but also providing a separate space for bicycles when parked cars are not present. This treatment is currently in place on Pierce Street south of32"d Avenue. Shared Lane Treatment-Sharrows (Exhibit C): Sharrows essentially designating the travel lane as a shared-use facility by application of a pavement marking as shown on Exhibit C. The pavement marking is also supplemented by signs identifying the shared use. Pierce Street Bicycle Improvements February 3, 2014 Study Session Page 3 EXHIBIT A -Dedicated Bicycle Lane EXHIBIT B -Shoulder Stripe EXHIBIT C -Shared Lane (Sharrow) Pierce Street Bicycle Improvements February 3, 2014 Study Session Page 4 PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS: As previously mentioned, Pierce Street varies considerably in width and structure over the course of its distance between 26 1h Avenue and 48 1h Avenue. The width varies from approximately 31 feet to 41 feet , while some segments have curb and gutter and some do not. Attachment 1 provides a series of photographs from south to north showing the roadway variation across the entire distance. On-street parking is also allowed on both sides of the roadway over the entire street length. Among the factors to consider when installing a treatment type (bike lane , sharrows, or shoulder stripe) is the width of available street segment that can be utilized, which is influenced by the presence of parking. Provided below is a typical street cross-section showing individual uses and widths for a street segment with dedicated bicycle lanes on both sides of the street and parking allowed on only one side: m q 3.6 m t12 ft 3.6m 412 ) 1l.2m(<44f As shown per the above cross section guideline, a street width of 44 feet would be needed to accommodate dedicated bicycle lanes on a two-way street and still accommodate parking on one side of the street. If parking were to be allowed on both sides, the needed width would expand to approximately 52 feet. If parking were to be eliminated entirely, a street width of36 feet would ideally be needed . Sharrows (shared bicycle/auto use of space) is not influenced in the same manner by the presence of parking and has more flexibility in its application. A major factor in determining a proper treatment is whether or not on-street parking may continue to be allowed. Following is a general summary of each treatment: Treatment Advantages Disadvantages Bike Route (Signs Only) • Lowest cost • Does not provide • Easiest to install dedicated space for bicycles Bicycle Lanes • Provides dedicated space • Would require elimination for bicycles of on-street parking, and would likely require additional public process • Higher application cost Shoulder Stripe • Provides delineated space • Bicycles and parking for bicycles in most sometimes competing for Pierce Street Bicycle Improvements February 3, 2014 Study Session Page 5 • • Sharrows (Shared auto/bicycle • space) • SUMMARY: situations while still the same space allowing parking Consistent with established use on Pierce Street into Lakewood Lower application cost Ease of application and • Autos and cars generally lower cost share same space in most Creates greater awareness situations ofbicycle presence and use As shown, a variety of different treatments are possible for installation on Pierce Street. Of note , Pierce Street varies in width and structure considerably over its entire length. Some treatments such as bike lanes or shoulder stripes may be feasible to install on wider roadway segments but may be more difficult to install on narrower segments , or require the elimination of on-street parking. Although differing treatments may be possible over the length of the street, consistency is typically and more generally preferred. In addition , if parking restrictions are necessary to install certain treatments, further public process is recommended. As previously discussed , $63 ,000 was earmarked in the 2014 budget by the City Council to facilitate the installation ofbicycle improvements on Pierce Street. The estimated costs to install improvements at this time range from $20,000 (signs only) to $125,000 (dedicated bicycle lanes). However, more refined costs will not be known until detailed engineering plans can be drafted and actual quotations or bids received. At this time, staff would like direction from Council as follows: I . Does Council desire or prefer a specific and/or consistent treatment on Pierce Street? 2. Does Council desire staff to engage in further public process to address parking and/or other issues with regards to proposed treatments? 3. Does Council have any questions of staff, or further direction to provide? ATTACHMENTS: 1. Pierce Street photographs Pierce Street -2600 -2800 Blocks Pierce Street 2900-3100 Blocks Attachment 1 Pierce Street -3200-3300 Blocks Pierce Street -3400-3500 Blocks Pierce Street -3600-3800 Blocks Pierce Street-3800 -3900 Blocks Pierce Street -4000 -4100 Blocks Pierce Street -4200-4300 Blocks Pierce Street -4400-4500 Blocks Pierce Street-4600-4700 Blocks