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ORiGiNAL
MINUTES OF WHEAT RIDGE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION COMMISSION
OCTOBER 19, 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 Chairman ROACH at 7:00 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
EDARC Commissioners present:
Norm Burkpile
Sandra Collins
Elwyn Kiplinger
Janet Leo
Margy Platter
Jerry Roach
Alan White, Planning Director
Martin Orner, Economic Development
Specialist! Associate Planner
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
Also attending were:
3. CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES
It was moved by Commissioner KIPLINGER and seconded by Commissioner BURKPILE
that the absences of Rae Jean Behm, John Hall and Richard Matthews be excused.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner PLATTER and seconded by Commissioner COLLINS to
approve the minutes of the September 21,1999, EDARC meeting. The motion
unanimously.
5. PUBLIC FORUM
No one appeared to speak.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Discussion of Possible Zoninl! Code Revisions - Martin Orner presented a report which set
forth the percentage of non-revenue producing uses in commercial and industrial zones of
Wheat Ridge as well as listing of all those uses. This information will be presented to City
Council for their review and direction.
The Commission expressed an interest in how these figures compare with surrounding
municipalities. Martin Orner will contact other cities to see ifthey have such statistics for
comparison and how other entities incorporate these uses in their zoning ordinances.
It was moved by Commissioner BURKPILE and seconded by Commissioner
COLLINS that EDARC advise City Conncil that there may be cause for concern, from
an economic development standpoint, in regard to the percentage of non-revenue
producing uses present in the commercial and industrial zoned areas of the city; and
therefore the staff is directed to monitor the situation for a year or so. At the end of
that time period EDARC, will evaluate the situatio.n and report back to City Council.
If there seems to be a disturbiug trend, a request for zoning changes may be requested.
The motion passed unanimously.
B. Year 2000 Budl!et - Alan White reviewed the EDARC budget for the year 2000.
It was moved by Commissioner BURKPILE and seconded by Commissioner
COLLINS that the budget be approved as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Third Ouarter Ecouomic Develonment Undate - Martin Orner and Alan White reviewed
the third quarter economic development update publication.
B. Transcrint Business Editor - Martin Orner stated there is a new business editor for the
Transcript and urged Commission members to submit local business story ideas to him.
C. Redevelonment Rel!ulations -Copies of the 1999 redevelopment regulations concerning
criteria for finding an area as blighted were distributed to EDARC members.
D. Amend EDARC Meetinl!Schedule - It was moved by Commissioner and seconded by
Commissioner to eliminate the November and December EDARC meetings. EDARC
members will be kept abreast of any new changes or projects during this time. The next
regular EDARC meeting will be held on January 18, 2000.
8. ADJOURNMENT_
It was moved by Commissioner BURKPILE and seconded by Commissioner KIPLINGER
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Chair Recording Secretary
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EDARC Minutes
October 19, 1999