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MINUTES OF
WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
January 18,2005
5:30 p.m.
ORIGINAL
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting of the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority meeting was called to
order by Chair Williams at 5:35 p.m. in the council chambers of the Municipal
Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Commissioners present: Janet Leo
Tom Mallinson
Terrell Williams
Pete Ziemke
Also attending:
Alan White, WRURA Executive Director
Corey Hoffmann, WRURA Attorney
Charles Durbin, 3703 Ames St.
Robert Wallace, 3749 Sheridan Blvd.
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Tom Mallinson and seconded by Janet Leo to approve the
minutes of December 7, 2004 as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
4. PUBLIC FORUM
Charles Durbin
3703 Ames
Mr. Durbin asked if the recent court decision prevents the Authority from paying
property owners in the urban renewal area. Chair Williams explained that the
court decision requires the Authority to have the court's approval for any
expenditures.
Chair Williams further explained that Cornerstone is planning to appeal the ruling
and the Authority will make a decision during executive session as to whether or
not to also appeal the ruling. Mr. Hoffman explained that the time frame for
another hearing is not known at this time but he would estimate it to be six
months to a year.
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Robert Wallace
3749 Sheridan
Mr. Wallace questioned whether decisions could be made regarding payment to
property owners without the presence of Don Ostrander. Chair Williams replied
that Don Ostrander has given instructions and information to Corey Hoffmann
who will advise the authority on legal matters this evening.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Janet Leo and seconded by Tom Mallinson that the Wheat
Ridge Urban Renewal Authority enter into an executive session on January
18, 2005, under CRS Section 24-6-402( 4)(b) for the purpose of receiving legal
advice regarding specific legal questions regarding the terminated 38th
Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard redevelopment project. The motion passed
unanimously.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 5:41 p.m. The executive session was
convened in the lobby conference room at 5:46 p.m. Those present for the
executive session were as follows: Janet Leo, Torn Mallinson, Terrell Williams,
Pete Ziemke, Alan White, Corey Hoffmann, and Ann Lazzeri. The executive
session was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
7. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting was reconvened at 6:31 p.m.
It was moved by Tom Mallinson and seconded by Janet Leo to authorize the
filing of an appeal in the Cornerstone case. The motion passed unanimously.
8. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Tom Mallinson and seconded by Pete Ziemke to adjourn the
meeting to February 1,2005. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
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Ann Lazzeri, Secretary
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Terrell Williams, Chair
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