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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/16/2000 ORIGINAL MINUTES OF WHEAT RIDGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION COMMISSION May 16, 2000 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The Wheat Ridge Economic Development and Revitalization Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman ROACH at 7:00 p.m. 2. INTRODUCE NEW EDARC MEMBERS 3. Alan White introduced Vance Edwards, City Council representative, and Jim Goddard, at- large representative, as new members of EDARC. 3. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Commissioners present: Also attending were: Rae Jean Behm Norm Burkpile Vance Edwards Jim Goddard Elwyn Kiplinger Janet Leo Richard Matthews Margy Platter Jerry Roach Alan White, Planning Director Martin Orner, Economic Development Specialist Valerie Adams, City Manager Jerry DiTullio, City Council Member Odarka Figlus, City Council Member Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary Bob Olson, The Chronicle 4. CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES There was a consensus of the Commission that the absences of Sandra Collins and John Hall be excused. EDARC Minutes 05/16/00 Page 1 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by Commissioner PLATTER to approve the minutes ofthe February 15, 2000 EDARC meeting. The motion passed unanimously with Commissioners GODDARD and EDWARDS abstaining. 6. PUBLIC FORUM Jerry DiTullio, City Council President, presented an update of recent City Council actions: . An ordinance removing Section 25-25 of the urban renewal ordinance was approved which places EDARC's sole focus on urban renewal. . An ordinance adding two additional members (one city council member and one at-large member) to EDARC was approved. . A resolution creating the Economic Development Committee was approved. The first meeting will be held in May. . It is planned to have the position of Economic Development Coordinator filled by August. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to come before the Commission. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Duties and Resuonsibilities of ED ARC - Alan White gave a brief orientation for the benefit of the new members. He also reviewed the organizational changes previously described by Council Member DiTullio. B. Selection of Economic Develoument Committee Reuresentative - There was a consensus of the Commission that Chairman ROACH appoint Dick Matthews as EDARC's representative to the Economic Development Committee. C. Jefferson County Economic Council (JEC) Develoument Model - Alan White distributed copies of an economic impact model example which had been developed EDARC Minutes 05/16/00 Page 2 by JEC. He stated that, as a member of JEC, Wheat Ridge could utilize this model on potential development and redevelopment opportunities; and that it would be a valuable tool to be used in the urban renewal program. It was moved by Commissioner EDWARDS and seconded by Commissioner BEHM that EDARC direct the City Manager and Planning Director to contact JEC about creating an economic development model for the northern half of the urban renewal area and that the information be presented to EDARC at the next meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Edwards commented that he actively pursued appointment to EDARC because he believes the number one priority for economic development in the city is the redevelopment of the urban renewal area. He believes there is unified involvement within the city to make it happen at this time. He stressed the importance of focusing on the entire urban renewal area rather than doing it piecemeal. Chairman ROACH suggested that consideration be given to changing the name of ED ARC to more accurately reflect its new direction in terms of urban renewal. There was a consensus to have an ordinance brought before City Council to change the name of the Economic Development and Revitalization Commission to the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority. Vance Edwards will introduce the ordinance at the next City Council meeting. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Consultation with City Attorney to receive legal advice on the size and administration of the Urban Renewal Area) It was moved by Commissioner BEHM and seconded by Commissioner EDWARDS to adjourn the meeting to executive session at 7:45 p.m. The executive session was adjourned to the regular meeting at 8:20 p.m. It was moved by Commissioner EDWARDS and seconded by Commissioner PLATTER that EDARC direct staff to bring back information regarding the option of deleting the northern portion from the urban renewal area for a period of six months with an estimate of what taxes would be lost. The motion passed unanimously. The City Attorney will bring back information in regard to what the assessment would be when the northern portion is brought back in. EDARC Minutes 05/16/00 Page 3 Commissioner EDWARDS moved and Commissioner LEO seconded that staff be directed to start working on an RFQ for an economic development assessment for the northern part of the urban renewal area at the next meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner EDWARDS moved and Commissioner BEHM seconded that a discussion of urban renewal properties west of Wadsworth from 44th Avenue to Three- Acre Lane be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. The motion passed unanimously. 10. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner EDWARDS and seconded by Commissioner LEO to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. ~/? ~ JE~~ Chair c~(~~ Ann Lazzeri Recording Secretary EDARC Minutes 05/16/00 Page 4