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ORIGINAL
MINUTES OF
WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
May 15, 2007
. 6:00 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 6:02 p.m. in the council chambers of the 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
Authority member excused:
Pete Ziemke
Also attending:
Alan White, WRURA Executive Director
Ryan Stachelski, WR Economic Development
Specialist
Kathy Field, Administrative Assistant
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 17, 2007
It was moved by Larry Schulz and seconded by James Bahrenburg to approve
the minutes of April 17, 2007 as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
4. PUBLIC FORUM
There was no one to address the Authority. (Charles Durbin was present but did not
speak. )
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Introduction & Discussion with Ryan Stachelski, WR Economic
Development Specialist
Alan White introduced Mr. Stachelski who was recently hired as Economic
Development Specialist for the City of Wheat Ridge. He reported that he is in
the process of performing a business inventory along 38th Avenue in an effort
to gain information on the types of businesses in the area. This project will
also invite dialogue with property owners concerning their ideas for possible
future development and redevelopment plans for the area. If this project
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proves to be successful, an inventory will also be performed in the Fruitdale
area. He will also be working with Wheat Ridge 2020.
Terrell Williams reviewed the history of the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal
Authority for Mr. Stachelski's information.
B. Referral regarding Special Use Permit at the Howard Johnson Hotel
Alan White presented this matter which involves a request received by the
Community Development Department for a bus casino transit special use at
12100 W. 44th Avenue. This is strictly a transfer of ownership for the bus
casino transit. No changes are proposed to the operation or ridership. 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
44th AvenuelWard Road Urban Renewal Area.
There was a consensus of the Authority that the special use for the Howard
Johnson Hotel at 12100 West 44th Avenue does not hinder implementation of
the Urban Renewal Plan. The Authority recommended that the special use be
a grant of use to the owner and not run with the land.
C. Signage for Wheat Ridge Cyclery Follow-up
Teri Carver reported that she contacted Wheat Ridge Cyc1ery regarding
signage that would inform customers of the partnership between Wheat Ridge
Cyc1eryand WRURA. Wheat Ridge Cyc1ery indicated the type of permanent
signage they would prefer would cost more than $500. Other types of signage
were also discussed. She will meet with Wheat Ridge Cyc1ery at a later date.
Since WRURA presently does not have a logo, Wheat Ridge Cyc1ery offered
to design one. The Authority directed Teri to proceed with their offer and
have them submit a design.
C. Authority Member Replacement
Chair Williams reported that Pete Ziemke will be resigning from the
Authority and asked members to be thinking about suggestions for his
replacement as well as the vacant at-large position.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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Terrell R. Williams, Chair
The next meeting is scheduled for June 19,
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Lazzeri, Recordmg Secretary
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