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ORIGINAL
MINUTES OF
WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
September 6, 2005
5:30 p.m.
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting of the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority was called to order by
Chair Williams at 5:35 p.m. in the lobby conference room of the Municipal
Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Authority members present: Janet Leo
Ralph Mancinelli
Terrell Williams
Pete Ziemke
Also attending: Corey Hoffmann, WRURA Attorney
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
Charles Durbin
Chris Felton
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Ralph Mancinelli and seconded by Pete Ziemke to approve
the minutes of August 2, 2005 as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
4. PUBLIC FORUM
Chris Felton, attorney for Kelly Zielbauer and Danica Filonowich, was present to
receive the Authority's response to his submittal of a settlement demand proposal
for reimbursement for damages incurred by his clients. He stated that he did not
have authority at this time to enter into any type of negotiations on behalf of his
clients. He understood that it would be necessary for the Authority to receive
legal advice regarding his proposal and that he would wait until the conclusion of
the executive session to meet with Authority again during the regular meeting
time.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Pete Ziemke and seconded by Ralph Mancinelli that the
Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority enter into an executive session on
September 6, 2005, under CRS Section 24-6-402(4)(b) for the purpose of
receiving legal advice regarding specific legal questions regarding the
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terminated 38th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard redevelopment project and
to discuss the settlement demand submitted by Chris Felton. The motion
passed unanimously.
The regular meeting was adjourned to executive session at 5:42 p.m. The
executive session was convened in the lobby conference room at 5:45 p.m. Those
attending the executive session were: Janet Leo, Ralph Mancinelli, Terrell
Williams, Pete Ziemke, Corey Hoffmann, and Ann Lazzeri. The executive
session was adjourned at 6:22 p.m. The regular meeting was reconvened at 6:24
p.m.
7. DISCUSSION OF SETTLEMENT DEMAND
Pete Ziemke commented that, while he believed the Authority's original
settlement offer was fair, he would be in favor of renewing the Authority's offer
in order to arrive at a reasonable settlement amount.
Chris Felton replied that he did not believe this response would be favorable to his
clients. Their property at 5280-90 W. 38th Avenue had yielded a monthly income
to his clients for many years. They sold their property out of necessity when their
tenant, Art Fast, relocated his Kitchen Masters business. He stated that Mr. Fast
had informed him that he had intended to renew his lease until he felt it was
necessary to relocate due to the urban renewal process.
Janet Leo agreed with Mr. Ziemke's position and commented that Mr. Felton's
clients sold their property for the appraised amount and are now in a position to
invest the proceeds to produce extra income. While she understood the reasons
for requesting reimbursement for damages, she believed it was important to arrive
at a fair settlement with use of the public's money.
Mr. Felton stated that other property owners and/or tenants have received
settlements for damages that seemed more tenuous than those of his clients.
Terrell Williams stated that the Authority considered each party in the project
very carefully on an individual basis and intentionally avoided comparing one
settlement with another. Settlements were based upon submitted expenses which
were well-defined and well-documented.
The Authority was in agreement with Mr. Ziemke's position to consider renewal
of the settlement offer. Mr. Felton will discuss the Authority's response with his
clients.
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8. ADJOURNMENT
Prior to adjourrunent, Ralph Mancinelli stated that he would not be able to attend
the September 20, 2005 meeting.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
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Terrell Williams, Chair
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