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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/17/1999 ORIGINAL MINUTES OF WHEAT RIDGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION COMMISSION AUGUST 17, 1999 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The Wheat Ridge Economic Development and Revitalization Commission meeting was called to order by Vice Chair MATTHEWS at 7:28 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS EDARC Commissioners present: Rae Jean Behm Sandra Collins Janet Leo Richard Matthews Margy Platter EDARC Commissioners absent: Norman Burkpile John Hall Elwyn Kiplinger Jerry Roach Also attending were: Alan White, Director of Planning and Development Martin Orner, Economic Development Specialist! Associate Planner Barbara Delgadillo, Recording Secretary 3. CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES It was moved to consider the absences and excuse Commissioners HALL and KIPLINGER by Vice Chair MATTHEWS, seconded by Commissioner BEHM and unanimously carried with Commissioners BURKPILE, HALL, KIPLINGER and Chair ROACH absent 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Martin Orner corrected the signature line on page 2 to change "DAVID MATTHEWS" to "RICHARD MATTHEWS." It was moved to approve the minutes of June 15, 1999, as amended by Martin Orner by Vice Chair MATTHEWS, seconded by Commissioner COLLINS and unanimously carried with Commissioners BURKPILE, HALL, KIPLINGER and Chair ROACH absent. 5. PUBLIC FORUM No one appeared to speak. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Discussion of Economic Develonment Stratel!:ic Plan Martin Orner presented the items listed in the Economic Development Strategic Plan and asked the Commission to establish which items they wanted to set as 1999 accomplishab1e priorities. There was discussion concerning the various projects. Alan White suggested that the Commission concentrate the remainder of 1999 on City Council's priority to upgrade the hotels/motels as well as the Ambassador Program. The Commission discussed ideas for developing incentives for the hotels/motels to become more attractive to new business, as well as ideas as to how the Commission could assist the hotels/motels with improving their image. It was the consensus of the Commission that Commissioners COLLINS, PLATTER, AND MATTHEWS would act as EDARC representatives and attend meetings with the hotel representatives. Staff will keep the Commission informed of hotel/motel issues and will arrange a meeting between EDARC and the hotel/motel representatives within the next month or two. After discussion regarding guidelines and goals for the Ambassador Program, it was the consensus of the Commission to continue discussion to the next regular meeting of September 21, 1999, when absent Commissioners are present. Alan White discussed the potential for urban renewal by Auto Nation at the corner of 35th and Wadsworth. He informed that the laws finding for urban renewal now require four of the eight factors be found in lieu of one. If this project comes before the City, it will take priority for the Commission. B. Discussion of Possible Zoninl!: Code Revisions - Status Renort Martin Orner distributed and discussed the percentage of non-tax generating uses (mini warehouses, RV storage, car/truck sales, equipment sales and rental as well as churches and schools) within commercial and industrial zones. The Commission discussed ways in which the City could better preserve its commercial/ industrial areas as well as ideas on how to create a more balanced community and the incorporation of "mixed uses." It was the consensus of the Commission to have staff update the percentages and numbers of non-tax generating uses, prepare an analysis, and mark locations on a zoning map for the next meeting of September 21,1999. Page 2 EDARC Minutes August 17, 1999 7. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. 8. ADJOURNMENT It was moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m. by Commissioner BEHM, seconded by Commissioner PLATTER and unanimously carried with Commissioners BURKPILE, HALL, KIPLINGER and Chair ROACH absent ~jJ~ RICHARD MATTHEWS, Vice Chair C:\Barbara\ECODEVO\MINUTES\990817.wpd ~~jvJ~cwlN/ Barbara Delgadillo, cordmg Secretary EDARC Minutes August 17,1999 Page 3