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ORIGINAL
MINUTES OF
WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
March 23, 2004
6:00 p.m.
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority meeting was called to order by Chair
Mary Hashem at 6:15 p.m. in the second floor conference room of the Municipal
Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Commissioners present:
Mary Hashem
Janet Leo
Tom Mallinson
Terrell Williams
Commissioners absent:
Elwyn Kiplinger
Also attending:
Alan White, WRURA Executive Director
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Terrell Williams and seconded by Janet Leo to move into
executive session under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402-4(1)(i) for the purpose of
discussing personnel matters. The motion passed unanimously.
The executive session was convened at 6:16 p.m. and adjourned to the regular
meeting at 6:40 p.m. Those attending the executive session were Mary Hashem,
Janet Leo, Tom Mallinson, Terrell Williams, Alan White and Ann Lazzeri.
4. PUBLIC FORUM
There were no individuals present to address the Authority.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Potential Relocation for Casman's Automotive - Chair Hashem
reported that Cornerstone Development has placed a contract on property
located at the northeast comer of 38th and Harlan as a relocation potential
for Casman's Automotive. She reported that she and Alan White met with
Mr. Mandril earlier in the day regarding this relocation possibility.
Closing would take place in 75 days if accepted by Mr. Mandril.
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Mr. Mandril expressed concern about environmental issues on the
property due to pre-existing underground gasoline tanks. Chair Hashem
has requested a copy ofthe environmental report on the property. Mr.
Mandril also expressed concern about locating in an urban renewal area
which could cause another relocation for him. There was discussion about
various alternatives to protect Mr. Mandril in this case. Relocation
assistance for Mr. Mandril was also discussed.
Chair Hashem reported that Mr. Mandril was very positive about the
location and would be viewing the property the day following this urban
renewal meeting. She also assured Mr. Mandril that it was not the
Authority's intent to put him out of business.
Various costs and budget scenarios for the urban renewal project were
discussed by the Authority.
Because the Authority now owns the Akin property, Alan White was
directed to obtain insurance on the property.
B. Resie:nation of Urban Renewal Attornev
Jim Windholz has indicated to Alan White that he plans to resign from the
Urban Renewal Authority.
It was moved by Terrell Williams and seconded by Janet Leo that
should Mr. Windholz submit his resignation, the Authority would
accept the resignation and Alan White would be given immediate
authority to retain substitute legal counsel. The motion passed
unanimously.
6. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Tom Mallinson and seconded by Janet Leo to adjourn the
meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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Ann Lazzeri, Secretary
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