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ORIGINAL
MINUTES OF
WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
January 13,2003
5:30 p.m.
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority meeting was called to order by Vice
Chair Kandi McKay at 5:48 p.m. The meeting was held in the second floor
conference room ofthe Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat
Ridge, Colorado.
2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Commissioners present:
Vance Edwards
Elwyn Kiplinger
Janet Leo
Tom Mallinson
Kandi McKay
Commissioners absent:
Norm Burkpile
John Hall
Mary Hashem
Margy Platter
Also attending:
Jim Windholz, Urban Renewal Attorney
Alan White, WRURA Executive Director
Arne Ray, Szymanski/Ray
Steve Szymanski, Szymanski/Ray
Gretchen Cerveny, Mayor
David Schneider, City Council
Robert Wallace, Citizen
Chuck Mandril, Citizen
Roger Loecher, Citizen
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of December 2, 2002 were presented for
consideration. It was moved by Elwyn Kiplinger and seconded by Vance
Edwards to approve the minutes as presented. The motion passed
unanimously.
4. PUBLIC FORUM
Vice Chair McKay asked if there were any present who wished to address the
Authority at this time. There was no response.
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It was moved by Vance Edwards and seconded by Elwyn Kiplinger to move
item numbers 7, 8 and 9 to item numbers 5, 6 and 7 on the agenda. The
motion passed unanimously.
5. NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Cerveny addressed the Authority regarding vacancies on the Authority.
She also reported that several members have indicated that it is extremely difficult
to attend 5 :30 p.m. meetings. John Hall indicated to her that he does not wish to
continue serving on the Authority, however he would be available for financial
consultation. Elwyn Kiplinger also indicated that he does not wish to be
reappointed when his term is up.
Kandi McKay informed the Authority that she will be moving to Westminster in
April or May for a period oftime, but will continue to maintain ownership of
rental property in Wheat Ridge. Mayor Cerveny will bring the matter of
Authority members living outside the city limits before City Council for
discussion.
There was a consensus of the Authority to change Urban Renewal Authority
meeting times to Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
6. OLD BUSINESS
In response to questions from Authority members, Alan White presented the
following updates:
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The gas station at the 38th and Sheridan King Soopers is under construction.
Ace Hardware should receive a certificate of occupancy at the end of the
week.
A restaurant is planned for the TCBY building. It was apparently sold to the
restaurant business.
The Board of Adjustment granted a reduction in required landscaping to the
bar at 44th and Ward.
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7. OTHER MATTERS
There were no other matters to come before the Authority.
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Elwyn Kiplinger and seconded by Tom Mallinson to
adjourn to executive session under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e) for the
purpose of determining matters that may be subject to negotiations,
developing strategy for negotiations and/or instructing negotiators regarding
the 44th and Wadsworth project area. The motion passed 5-0.
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It was moved by Elwyn Kiplinger and seconded by Vance Edwards to
adjourn to executive session under c.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) for the purpose of
receiving legal advice regarding specific legal questions related to acquisition
and relocation issues at 38th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard redevelopment
project. The motion passed 5-0.
Robert Wallace
3749 Sheridan
Prior to adjourning to executive session, Robert Wallace addressed the Authority
to express concern about what would happen to his property and asked to know
the status of relocation policies. He stated that he had received no notification as
to whether or not his property would be involved in the urban renewal process.
Mr. Windholz explained that development of a contract with Walgreen's is in
process and acquisition of properties will be a part of this contract. Further, the
Authority will review the first draft of the relocation policies during executive
session. Once input has been received from the Authority, the policies will be
presented during a public meeting. This public meeting should occur within the
next few weeks.
Mr. Wallace also asked which specific properties were considered blighted. Mr.
Windholz suggested that Mr. Wallace obtain and review a copy of the blight
study. Mr. Windholz also explained the RFP process.
Robert Wallace, Chuck Mandril and Roger Loecher left the meeting at this time.
Alan White and Jim Windholz stated that Mr. Wallace had received all proper
notification. He was also contacted by Katie Press and their conversation is a
matter of record.
Vice Chair Kandi McKay adjourned the regular meeting to go into executive
session at 6: 19 p.m.
Those present for the executive session were: Vance Edwards (left session at
6:30 p.m. and returned at 6:42 p.m.), Elwyn Kiplinger, Janet Leo, Tom Mallinson,
Kandi McKay, David Schneider (left session at 6:30 p.m.), Alan White, Jim
Windholz, Arne Ray, Steve Szymanski, and Ann Lazzeri.
The executive session was adjourned to the regular meeting at 7:02 p.m.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The next WRURA meeting will be held Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers.
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It was moved by Elwyn Kiplinger and seconded by Janet Leo to adjourn the
meeting at 7:06 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
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