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ORIGINAL
MINUTES OF
WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
March 27, 200~
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority meeting was called to order by Chair
Matthews at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Commissioners present:
Kandi Arce
Norm Burkpile
Sandra Collins
Vance Edwards
Marilyn Force
Jim Goddard
Dick Matthews
Commissioners absent:
Rae Jean Behm
Elwyn Kiplinger
Janet Leo
Margy Platter
Also attending:
Alan White, Plarming Director
Jim Windholz, Urban Renewal Attorney
Terry Ware, HNTB
Dana Jaugilas, HNTB
Ralph Mancinelli, City Council
Jerry Roach
Ann Lazzeri, Secretary
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 16,2001 were presented for
consideration. It was moved by SANDRA COLLINS and seconded by
KANDI ARCE to approve the minutes as presented. The motion passed
unanimously.
4. PUBLIC FORUM
There were none present to address the Authority.
5. OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business to come before the Authority.
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6. NEW BUSINESS
A. 38th Avenue & Wadsworth Blig:ht Studies UDdate bv HTNB
Terry Ware presented a brief update on the blight study being performed
for 38th Avenue and Wadsworth. He informed the Authority that a draft of
the blight study has been submitted to the city and should be finalized
within the next two weeks.
Alan White informed the Authority that he and Jim Windholz were
presently reviewing the draft. Mr. Windholz reported that a tentative
meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday to discuss the draft with Terry,
Dana and Art Anderson. He is confident that the legal requirements of
blight will be met.
Alan White informed the Authority that final recommendations to City
Council would be made by resolution at the next WRURA meeting. The
following Monday, April 23, the resolution would be taken to City
Council. Vance Edwards urged all members of WRURA to attend the
City Council meeting on April 23.
Marilyn Force suggested that every effort be made to educate the public in
order to eliminate any fear the citizens may have about blight designation.
Jim Windholz agreed that education is crucial to the process. It is also
extremely important to consider public comment. He suggested that
public comment should not be limited during the City Council hearing.
Dick Matthews commented that, rather than a blight study, it could be
referred to as a study to determine eligibility for redevelopment incentives.
B. 44thIWard Blil!ht Studv UDdate
Jim Windholz reported that he has reviewed the drafts ofthis study and
will soon have a final copy for the Authority's review.
C. Town Center Park Renovation Request
Last year the Authority voted to fund improvements to the Town Center
Park in the amount of $54,500 from the Urban Renewal Fund. On
December 19,2000, the Authority voted to fund an additional $38,000 for
the improvements. The bid came in higher than original estimates.
Therefore, additional and final funds are needed in the amount of $66,479.
The general consensus of the Authority was that, while no one is happy
about paying out these additional funds, it is absolutely necessary to
complete the project. The improved park will facilitate the redevelopment
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process. It is also plarmed to apply for Open Space funds to acquire the
TCBY property as an extension to the Town Center Park.
It was moved by VANCE EDWARDS and seconded by MARILYN
FORCE to approve additional funding for renovation of Town Center
Park iu the amount of $66,479 to be transferred from the Fund 37
fund balance to account #37-120-800-872. The motion passed
unanimously.
D. Safewav Market Place Pavments
The supplemental agreement with the developer of the Safeway Market
Place project provides that the Authority reimburse a total cost of
$175,000 over a period often years. Through the year 2000, the Authority
has reimbursed $122,500. A payment of$O or $17,500 could be made this
year.
It was moved by NORM BURKPILE and seconded by VANCE
EDWARDS that staff be directed to make a payment to the Safeway
Market Place in the amount of $17,500.
7. OTHER MATTERS
. Alan White presented a brief recap ofWRURA's budget.
. Vance Edwards mentioned the pilot project for streetscape design that is
plarmed to be along 38th Avenue west of Sheridan. It is essential that
WRURA playa large part in this project.
. Vance Edwards commented that it is extremely important to be aggressive in
finding developers for the 44th and Wadsworth site especially in light of
Wards closing in Lakeside Shopping Center. He distributed copies of an
article armouncing Target's plan to open 90 new super centers by the year
2003. Part of Target's plan is to acquire 35 former Wards stores.
. Vance Edwards presented an update on the city manager hiring process. The
City Council is very close to making a decision.
8. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by VANCE EDWARDS and seconded by SANDRA COLLINS
to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
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