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MINUTES OF
WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
June 1, 2004
5:30 p.m.
ORIGINAL
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Due to Chair Hashem's laryngitis, it was necessary to elect a designated chair for
the evening's meeting. It was moved by Terrell Williams and seconded by
Janet Leo to appoint Tom Mallinson as Designated Chair. The motion
passed unanimously.
The Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority meeting was called to order by
Designated Chair Tom Mallinson at 5:45 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
Elwyn Kiplinger
Janet Leo
Tom Mallinson
Terrell Williams
Also attending:
Alan White, WRURA Executive Director
Corey Hoffmann, WRURA Attorney
Don Ostrander, Eminent Domain Attorney
Mike Olivas, Kitchen Masters
Robert Wallace
Terry McFadden, Paradise Billiards
Charles Durbin
Jeff Bailey, Cornerstone Development
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Janet Leo and seconded by Elwyn Kiplinger to approve the
minutes of May 17,2004 as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Terry McFadden
Paradise Billiards
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Mr. McFadden asked to know the status ofthe proceedings. Chair Mallinson
informed Mr. McFadden that the purpose of this meeting was to make a decision
based upon responses to letters sent to property owners last week. He advised
those present that an executive session would be held after which the public
meeting would be reconvened to announce the Authority's decision.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Janet Leo and setonded by Terrell Williams to adjourn to
executive session under CRS Section 24-6-402(4)(e) for the purpose of
determining matters that may be subject to negotiations, develo~ing strategy
for negotiations and/or instructing negotiators regarding the 38' Avenue and
Sheridan Boulevard redevelopment project. The motion passed
unanimously.
The executive session was convened at 5:55 p.m. Those present for the executive
session were as follows: Mary Hashem, Janet Leo, Elwyn Kiplinger, Tom
Mallinson, Terrell Williams, Alan White, Corey Hoffmann, Don Ostrander and
Ann Lazzeri. The executive session was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
The regular meeting was reconvened at 6:37 p.m. Jeff Bailey, Mike Olivas,
Robert Wallace and Terry McFadden were present for the regular meeting.
6. NEW BUSINESS
. It was moved by Terrell Williams and seconded by Elwyn Kiplinger to
proceed with eminent domain on the four properties in question and
instruct the Authority's attorneys to file appropriate paperwork
accordingly; and in addition, direct the attorneys to retain Western States
Land Services to obtain appropriate financial expectations for the
relocation needs of the three tenants involved. The motion passed 5-0.
. Mary Hashem inquired about the status of the Perrins Row project. Alan
White replied that he has made several unsuccessful attempts to contact the
owner/developer.
. Terry McFadden asked what the time frame would be for eminent domain and
relocation. Mr. Ostrander stated that it should take no longer than two months
to arrive at relocation figures. Mr. Hoffmann advised that relocation
negotiations could still take place and it would be the decision of the
Authority as to what relocation expenses would be appropriate based upon all
evidence presented. Mr. McFadden informed the Authority that the
alternative location he had chosen is no longer available.
. Jeff Bailey, Cornerstone Development, requested an executive session. It was
moved by Terrell Williams and seconded by Mary Hashem to reconvene
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the executive session. The motion passed 4-0. (Tom Mallinson had left the
meeting to make a phone call prior to the vote, but was present for the
reconvening of the executive session.)
The executive session was reconvened at 6:49 p.m. Those present for the
executive session were Jeff Bailey, Mary Hashem, Janet Leo, Elwyn
Kiplinger, Tom Mallinson, Terrell Williams, Alan White, Corey Hoffmann,
Don Ostrander and Ann Lazzeri.
The executive session was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
7. ADJOURNMENT
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Ann Lazzeri, secreta~
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