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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/18/2004 MINUTES OF WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY February 18,2004 ORIGINAL 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority meeting was called to order by Mary Hashem, Chair, at 6:05 p.m. The meeting was held in the city council chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Commissioners present: Mary Hashem Elwyn Kiplinger Janet Leo Tom Mallinson Terrell Williams Also attending: Alan White, WRURA Executive Director Jim Windholz, WRURA attorney Kathy Field, Administrative Assistant 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There being no additions or corrections to the minutes of January 29, 2004, they stood approved as presented. 4. PUBLIC FORUM Charles Durbin 3703 Ames Street Mr. Durbin asked if Cornerstone Realty was connected with Cornerstone Development, the developer for Walgreens. He also asked ifthis was the same Cornerstone Realty that works with the Wheat Ridge Housing Authority. Jim Windholz explained that Cornerstone Realty does work for Housing Authority but has no connection with Cornerstone Group. Jerry Archer 5250 W. 38th Ave. Mr. Archer, owner of the building leased by Paradise Billiards, spoke in opposition to the Walgreens Development. He stated that, based upon what he has been offered for his property, he stands to lose money because he cannot replace his building for that amount. The income from this property was going WRURA Minutes 02-18-04 Page 1 toward his retirement and care for his wife who has health problems. He asked Authority members to consider the effects of urban renewal on property owners. Chuck Mandril Casman's Automotive, 38th and Sheridan Mr. Mandril addressed the Authority. He stated that the Authority promised to pay him enough money for his property or find a suitable property; however, the last offer from WRURA is $300,000 short of what it would take for him to build a comparable building. He expressed concern about timing because, even if he could obtain the proper zoning and permits, it would take at least seven months to build another shop. He has heard that the Wa1greens development will take place this spring which doesn't give him time to build another building or find another location. He asked for clarification regarding the amount of money to be offered and the time frame for eminent domain proceedings. Jim Windholz stated that WRURA plans to hire Larry Nelson of Cornerstone Realty to assist in finding another location forCasman's Automotive. He assured Mr. Mandril that the Authority will work hard to do what is fair and what is legally required. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Status Report on Acauisition Jim Windholz reported that final offers have been presented. Eminent domain documents have been prepared but have not yet been filed. B. Adoption of Resolution 01-2004 retainine: the services of Cornerstone Realty to assist in identifvine: potential relocation properties Jim Windholz explained that the resolution would authorize the retention of Larry Nelson of Cornerstone Realty to identify potential relocation properties for the three affected businesses. His fee would be $50.00/hour not to exceed a total amount of $500.00. It was moved by Tom Mallinson and seconded by Mary Hashem to adopt Resolution 1-2004 authorizing retention of Cornerstone Realty to assist in identifying potential relocation properties. The motion passed unanimously. 6. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Terrell Williams and seconded by Elwyn Kiplinger to adjourn to executive session under c.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e) for the purpose of determining matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations and/or instructing negotiators regarding Page 2 WRURA Minutes 02-18-04 acquisition of properties for the 38th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard redevelopment project. The motion passed unanimously. The regular meeting was adjourned to executive session at 6:25 p.m. Chair Hashem informed members of the audience that the regular meeting stood adjourned for the evening and would not be reconvened following executive session. The executive session was convened at 6:34 p.m. in the second floor conference room and adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Those present for the executive session were E1wyn Kiplinger, Janet Leo, Mary Hashem, Tom Mallinson, Terrell Williams, Alan White, Jim Windholz, Larry Nelson, and Kathy Field. 7. ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting was reconvened at 7:36 p.m. and adjourned at 7:37 p.m. f-j~ E. /~ Mary Hashem, Chair Page 3 WRURA Minutes 02-18-04 ame C SWAfJ$ON 31-2t PUBLIC MEETING ROSTER URBAN RENEW _ AUTHORITY Z (Please print) "Address r Subject VY /aUw~ Ih ~Lt.dcewd VA r?i../ Ff~RI--F5 3z~3 z=s Sc /