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MINUTES OF
WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
October 30, 2002
4:30 p.m.
ORIGINAL
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority meeting was called to order by Chair
Collins at 4:40 p.m. The meeting was held in City Council Chambers of the
Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Members present:
Sandra Collins
Vance Edwards
Mary Hashem
Elwyn Kiplinger
Tom Mallinson
Kandi McKay
Members absent:
Norm Burkpile
John Hall
Janet Leo
Margy Platter
Also attending:
Jim Windholz, Urban Renewal Attorney
Alan White, WRURA Executive Director
Randy Young, City Manager
Steve Szymanski, Szymanski/Ray
Arne Ray, Szymanski/Ray
Kathy Field, Recording Secretary
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 14, 2002 were presented for
consideration. It was moved by Vance Edwards and seconded by Mary
Hashem to approve the minutes as presented. The motion passed
unanimously.
It was moved by Vance Edwards and seconded by Mary Hashem to add an
Executive Session to the agenda after New Business. The motion passed
unanimously.
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4. PUBLIC FORUM
There was no one present to speak before the Authority regarding unscheduled
matters.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Desi2nation of Preferred Developer for 38th & Sheridan
Alan White introduced Steve Szymanski and Arnie Ray, consultants for the
Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority (WRURA), and Jim Windholz, attorney
for WRURA. Mr. Windholz explained the urban renewal process relating to the
38th and Sheridan area and stated his opinion that all legal requirements of this
process have been met. He also advised WRURA members that any discussions
regarding proprietary information should take place during executive session.
Developers who submitted proposals for the southwest corner of 38th and
Sheridan were: (I) The Cornerstone Group proposing Walgreens Drug as sole
tenant; and (2) Centres, Inc. proposing Eckerd Drug as sole tenant.
Representatives of the two developers were present as follows: Jeff Bailey with
the Cornerstone Group and Hillary Darling with Lyman, Davidson Dooley
(architects for Centres, Inc.)
Arne Ray explained the six criteria established by the Authority for reviewing the
proposals and summarized the two proposals submitted to WRURA.
Members of the public were invited to comment on the proposals at this time.
Charles (Chuck) Mandril
4660 Teller St.
Mr. Mandril, owner of Cas man's Automotive at 5208 W. 38th Avenue, spoke to
the Authority about his displeasure with the urban renewal plan. He did not
believe the money offered by either developer would be sufficient to pay for
relocation of his business which has been in operation at this location since 1949,
a business which has paid sales tax to the city for many years. He questioned how
long it would take for the city to recoup expenses from tax revenue generated by
either developer.
In response to a question from Kandi McKay, Mr. Ray stated that Casman's
Automotive was given opportunity to file a request for proposal for this location.
Mr. Casman stated he did not believe an existing business should have to file a
request for proposal. He further stated his intention to fight the process.
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Gus Allen
3837 Balsam St.
Mr. Allen spoke in opposition to the urban renewal process which he considered
to be undemocratic.
Terry McFadden
Mr. McFadden, manager of Paradise Billiards/Family Fun Centers, questioned the
urban renewal process which he believed did not take present property and
business owners into consideration. He expressed concern that the business
owners won't know what is going to occur with their businesses in regard to
relocation policies, etc. until the new development is finally settled. Since his
business is located in a prime location, he asked if he would be relocated to
another prime, rather than adequate, location.
There were no other individuals who expressed a desire to speak before the
Authority.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Vance Edwards and seconded by Mary Hashem 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. The motion passed
unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned into executive session at 5:35 p.m. The executive
session took place in the second floor conference room.
Those present for the executive session were: Sandra Collins, Vance Edwards,
Mary Hashem, Elwyn Kiplinger, Tom Mallinson, Kandi McKay, Jim Windholz,
Alan White, Arne Ray, Steve Szymanski, and Kathy Field.
The executive session was adjourned to the regular meeting at 6: 19 p.m.
Based upon the information from our staff and consultants and based up the
criteria established by the Board and based upon the provisions of the Urban
Renewal Law, it was moved by Vance Edwards and seconded by Mary
Hashem to authorize the staff and consultants to enter into exclusive
negotiations with Cornerstone Group for a Disposition and Development
Agreement for the redevelopment ofthe southwest corner of 38th Avenue &
Sheridan Boulevard. The motion passed unanimously.
7. OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business to come before the Authority.
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8. OTHER MATTERS
A. Set November meetin2 date - Since the first November WRURA
meeting will fall on a holiday, Alan White requested that the Authority set
another meeting date. There was a consensus of the Authority that Alan
White coordinate with Jim Windholz to set the next meeting date.
B. Elect New Chairperson - Since Sandra Collins is moving out of the city,
. it was moved by Vance Edwards and seconded by Kandi McKay to
elect Mary Hashem as Chair for the remainder of Sandy's term and
re-elect Kandi McKay as Vice Chair. The motion passed
unanimously.
On behalf of WRURA, Vance Edwards expressed appreciation to Sandra
Collins for her service to the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority.
9. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Vance Edwards and seconded by Elwyn Kiplinger to
adjourn the meeting at 6:32 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
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Ann Lazzeri, Secretary
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