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MINUTES OF
WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
February 6, 2007
6:00 p.m.
ORIGINAL
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting of the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority was called to order by
Chair Williams at 6:10 p.m. in the council chambers of the Wheat Ridge Municipal
Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Authority members present:
James Bahrenburg
Teri Carver
Janet Leo
Larry Schulz
Terrell Williams
Commissioners absent:
Pete Ziemke
Also attending:
Alan White, WRURA Executive Director
Corey Hoffmann, Attorney for WRURA
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 5, 2006
It was moved by James Bahrenburg and seconded by Larry Scbulz to approve
the minutes of December 5, 2006 as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
4. PUBLIC FORUM
There was no one to address the Authority at this time.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion with Rob Osborn/Wheat Ridge 2020
Mr. Osborn, Executive Director of Wheat Ridge 2020, presented an overview
of the function, goals and progress of Wheat Ridge 2020. Areas where the
Urban Renewal Authority and Wheat Ridge 2020 could work together were
discussed. For example, the Authority might have access to certain grants that
Wheat Ridge 2020, as a nonprofit organization, would not. Wheat Ridge
2020 might also have avenues not available to the Authority to assist in the
implementation of some of the Authority's plans.
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B. Discussion about New Open Meeting Law Case
Corey Hoffmann referred to his memorandum of January 8, 2007 regarding a
recent Colorado Court of Appeals decision. The memorandum was written to
bring to the attention ofthe Authority this decision which prevents a
governmental entity, subject to the Open Meetings Law, from taking action on
an item that was not included on the agenda as an action item.
C. Referral regarding proposed Special Use Permit at 7323 West 38th
Avenue
Alan white presented this matter which involves a request received by the
Community Development Department for a special use at 7323 West 38th
Avenue. The proposed use is to add psychic advisement to a wellness center
at this location. Psychic advisement requires a special use permit. As
required by City Code, the Authority is required to make findings on any land
use application in the urban renewal area. In this case, the area is within the
Town Center Urban Renewal Area.
There was a consensus ofthe Authority to agree with the finding outlined in
the staff report that the proposed use is not in conformance with the Town
Center Urban Renewal Plan in several areas, notably the future land use,
improved parking and improved landscaping. The proposed use essentially
perpetuates the use of the existing building for office space in substantially the
same manner as it has in the past. The continued use of the existing building
without substantial modifications at this time does not seriously hinder the
ability to redevelop the property in the future, either individually or in
combination with adjacent properties, consistent with the goals of the Town
Center Urban Renewal Plan.
D. Update on Cornerstone Litigation
Corey Hoffmann reported that the Supreme Court granted review ofthe case
based upon the question of whether or not the Court of Appeals erred in
determining that a condemning authority could be compelled by a redeveloper
to exercise its power of eminent domain when the landowners do not want
their property condenmed. The Authority's opening brief is due February 28,
2007. Oral arguments will probably take place in June or July ofthis year.
Copies of the Court's order were provided to Authority members.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for March 6,
2007.
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Terrell Williams, Chair
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