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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/20/2000 ORIGJNAl MINUTES OF WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY June 20, 2000 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority meeting was called to order by Chairman ROACH at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Commissioners present: Also attending were: Norm Burkpile Sandra Collins Vance Edwards Jim Goddard John Hall Elwyn Kiplinger Janet Leo Dick Matthews Margy Platter Jerry Roach Alan White, Planning Director Martin Orner, Economic Development Specialist Valerie Adams, City Manager Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary Bob Olson, The Chronicle 3. CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES Rae Jean Behm was absent. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by DICK MATTHEWS and seconded by EL WYN KIPLINGER to approve the minutes of the May 16,2000 EDARC meeting. The motion carried unanimously with SANDRA COLLINS and JOHN HALL abstaining. WRURA Minutes 06/20/00 Page I 5. PUBLIC FORUM There were none present to appear before the Authority. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Suureme Court Ouinion - Alan White reported that he received a copy of the letter which was sent to the Supreme Court on behalf of the Authority asking for an opinion as to whether tax increment financing is included under the Tabor limitations. He will advise the Authority when that opinion is handed down. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Northern Portion of Urban Renewal (URA) 1) Market Feasibilitv Studv Update - Alan White invited discussion of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) which was sent out for the preparation of the market feasibility study for the northern portion of the URA. Valerie Adams reported that, as a result of sending several RFQ's, two proposals were received, one of which was not accepted because it did not meet the submittal deadline. Development Research Partners submitted a proposal which was accepted. She suggested that the Authority meet with Development Research Partners to discuss their proposal before making a decision regarding the hiring of a consultant. In the interest of expediting the process, it was suggested that a decision be made at the time of the meeting to either hire the consultant or change the scope of the RFQ since the proposal will have to go before City Council for approval of a budget request as well as approval ofthe contract. It was moved by VANCE EDWARDS and seconded by NORM BURKPILE that a special meeting of the Urban Renewal Authority be held in the City Council chambers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, (with an alternate meeting date of July 5) for the purpose of meeting with Development Research Partners to discuss their proposal submitted in response to the Request for Proposal. At this meeting, the Authority will have the options of accepting the proposal, referring it back to another meeting or changing the RFQ to send it out again. The motion passed unanimously. Valerie Adams left the meeting to contact Development Research Partners. She returned to the meeting and reported that they were agreeable to meeting on June 29. WRURA Minutes 06/20/00 Page 2 2) Economic ImDact Model UDdate - Staff was directed by WRURA at the last meeting to develop a model for the northern portion of the URA which would forecast a proposed development's impact to the City. Alan White reported that, after discussing the use of the model with the Jefferson Economic Council (JEC), it became apparent that it would be best to wait until the results of the market feasibility analysis are available before proceeding with the development of a model. In the meantime, staffwill be working with JEC to customize the model for Wheat Ridge. 3) Sales and ProDertv Tax Increments - Alan White reviewed the staff report concerning the property and sales tax for the northern portion of the urban renewal area. Alan White addressed the question of what the impact would be to the Urban Renewal Authority budget if the northern portion of the urban renewal area was removed for a period of six months and then put back in. It was his opinion that there would be no impact in regard to sales tax revenue. However, the Authority could lose approximately $75,000 in property tax revenue. He also advised the Authority that removing properties from the Urban Renewal Authority would require a revision to the Urban Renewal Plan to be reviewed by Planning Commission and passed by City Council. It was moved by DICK MATTHEWS and seconded by VANCE EDWARDS to remove Parcels 2 through 12, known as Wheat Ridge Town Center, from the northern portion of the Urban Renewal Authority. The motion carried unanimously. Vance Edwards will initiate the ordinance process with City Council. B. Area West of Wadsworth - 44th Avenue to Three-Acre Lane _ At the request of the Authority, staff prepared property and sales tax information for the west side of Wadsworth from 44th Avenue to Three-Acre Lane. Alan White reviewed the staff report regarding property and sales tax information for the above-referenced area. There was discussion regarding the inclusion of the west side of Wadsworth in the Urban Renewal Authority which would provide for more consistent standards on both sides of Wadsworth. WRURA Minutes 06/20/00 Page 3 Valerie Adams will contact the consultant and ask them to add this area to their proposal. It was moved by SANDRA COLLINS and seconded by MARGY PLATTER that Vance Edwards communicate to City Council that WRURA is interested in including the southwest corner of Wadsworth from 44th to 38th in the Urban Renewal Authority. The motion carried unanimously. 8. ADJOURNMENT - It was moved by DICK MATTHEWS and seconded by VANCE EDWARDS to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. CL~ Ann Lazzen Recording Secretary WRURA Minutes 06/20/00 Page 4