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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/11/2003 MINUTES OF WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY February 11,2003 5:30 p.m. ORIGINAL 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority meeting was called to order by Chair Mary Hashem at 5:40 p.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Commissioners present: Vance Edwards Mary Hashem Elwyn Kiplinger Janet Leo Tom Mallinson Kandi McKay Commissioners absent: Norm Burkpile John Hall Margy Platter Also attending: Jim Windholz, Urban Renewal Attorney Alan White, WRURA Executive Director Steve Szymanski, Szymanski/Ray Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of January 28,2003 were presented for consideration. Kandi McKay requested the following amendments to the minutes: Under Chuck Mandril's comments on page 4, add his comment that "If the city purchases his property, he also wants to be reimbursed for the land he dedicated to the city for the streetscape program." It was moved by Vance Edwards and seconded by Tom Mallinson to approve the minutes as amended. The motion passed unanimously. Kandi McKay also requested that a copy ofMr. Wallace's letter which appeared in this week's Transcript be attached to the next meeting notes. 4. PUBLIC FORUM Chair Hashem asked if there were any present who wished to address the Authority at this time. There was no response. WRURA Minutes 02-11-03 Page 1 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Adoution of Relocation Policv In response to public comment received on January 28, 2003, Jim Windholz revised the relocation policy. The revised policy was presented for the Authority's consideration at this meeting. It was moved by Tom Mallinson and seconded by Kandi McKay that adoption of the relocation policy be placed on the agenda for the next WRURA meeting in order that copies of the revised relocation policies along with the cover memo from Jim Windholz may be made available to those attending the last WRURA meeting. The motion passed unanimously. For the public's information, Vance Edwards reviewed the three changes which were made to the policy. Prior to entering into executive session, Chair Hashem asked if there were any present who wished to address the Authority. The following individuals responded: Paula Akin 3718 Ames Ms. Akin lives in Parker, and spoke on behalf of her mother who lives at the above address. She wanted to know when her mother's house would be appraised so they can begin looking for another house. Jim Windholz explained that the dates for acquisition of property could not be set until a contract is finalized with the developer, Cornerstone Group. Affected property owners will be advised immediately when a final contract is accomplished. Chair Hashem suggested that Ms. Akin not take immediate steps to relocate but wait until a contract is finalized and proposals are made. She explained that adequate time would be allowed for relocation. Terry McFadden Paradise Billiards, 5250 West 38th Avenue Mr. McFadden asked the Authority to consider the cost of lost business while he is waiting to find out if and when he will need to relocate. He expressed frustration with a newspaper article that indicated he would indeed be relocating. He stated that there is a conception that this is a "done deal." Chair Hashem explained that while the Authority has no control over what is printed in the newspaper, this is a public real estate process that entails a lengthy process and it is not a "done deal" until all the details are worked out and a contract is signed. She also stated that the Authority seriously considers all public comment. WRURA Minutes 02-11-03 Page 2 Gordon Akin Mr. Akin is the husband of Paula and expressed concern about his mother-in- law's house and commented that he didn't see the need to locate another Walgreens when there are others in the area. Chair Hashem explained that when a proposal is submitted to the Authority in an urban renewal area, the Authority is obligated to consider the proposal and begin the public process. Robert Wallace 3748 Sheridan Mr. Wallace asked for a time line regarding the blight study, the date the proposal was received and when the Urban Renewal Authority was formed. Mr. Windholz stated the Authority was formed in the early 1980's and he reviewed the process involved in the RFP process. In response to a question from Mr. Wallace, Mr. Windholz advised him that he could review a copy of the Eckerd's proposal. Mr. Wallace claimed that he had received only one communication from the city about his property being included in the urban renewal project. Chair Hashem stated for the record that there has been a concerted and focused effort by the Authority to inform the public, and especially affected property owners and tenants, about this project. She suggested that the city put together a log documenting all written and telephone communications which have taken place with affected property owners. Before adjourning to executive session, a date of Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. was set for the next Urban Renewal Authority meeting. In answer to a question from the audience, Mr. Windholz explained that the contract with Walgreens would not be available at the March 4th meeting because it will take at least four to six weeks to finalize. 6. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Vance Edwards and seconded by Elwyn Kiplinger 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 38th and Sheridan Boulevard redevelopment project. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned to executive session in the second floor conference room at 6:15 p.m. Those present for the executive session were Vance Edwards, Elwyn Kiplinger, Kandi McKay, Tom Mallinson (left at 7:30 p.m.), Janet Leo, Mary Hashem, Alan White, Jim Windholz (left at 6:52 p.m.), Steve Szymanski, and Ann Lazzeri. WRURA Minutes 02-11-03 Page 3 The executive session was adjourned to the regular meeting at 7:45 p.m. The remainder of the regular meeting took place in the second floor conference room. 7. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the Authority. 8. OTHER MATTERS There were no other matters to come before the Authority. 9. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Vance Edwards and seconded by Elwyn Kiplinger to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:50 p.m. Af~ B~ Mary Hashem, Chair a~. '^- . AA..i Ann Lazzeri, ecret~ WRURA Minutes 02-11-03 Page 4