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ORIGINAL
MINUTES OF WHEAT RIDGE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION COMMISSION
MARCH 31, 1998
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: Rae Jean Behm
'Norman Burkepile
Sandra Collins
Joe Drew
Elwyn Kiplinger
Janet Leo
Richard Matthews
Margy Platter
Jerry Roach
Also attending were: Alan White, Director of Planning and Development
Martin Orner, Economic Development
Specialist! Associate Planner
Ann Pitinga, Grant Administrator
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
3. CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES
There were no absences.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS, and seconded by Commissioner
KIPLINGER to approve the minutes of the February 10, 1998 EDARC meeting as
submitted. The motion carried unanimously.
s. PUBLIC FORUM
No one appeared to speak.
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6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS
There was no unfinished business to consider.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration of Contribution to Wadsworth Corridor Study
The Governor's Office of Energy Conservation awarded a $25,000 grant to the City of
Wheat Ridge for the purpose of conducting the Wadsworth Corridor Study. The City
submitted requests for proposals (RFP's) to fourteen consulting firms. Two firms
responded and were interviewed by staff. Cost estimates from both firms were similar
(approximately $75,000 to $100,000). Staff recommended RNL as the best firm to conduct
the study. The cost of the study, in excess of the grant, was proposed to be funded equally
by EDARC and City Council. The City will also make application for additional grants to
be applied to the study.
It was moved by Commissioner DREW and seconded by Commissioner KIPLINGER
that EDARC contribute fifty percent of the cost of the Wadsworth Corridor Study in excess
of the $25,000 grant, not to exceed an EDARC cost of $40,000; that this amount would be
reduced by any subsequent grants that the City should receive; that this amount would be
funded from the Professional Services account and/or fund balances; and that an amendment
to the budget to allow for this expenditure be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
B. Comprehensive Plan Update
The Commission requested staffto distribute a copy of the City's updated Draft
Comprehensive Plan and a copy ofthe City ofLakewood's Wadsworth Boulevard Strategic
Plan to all members of the Commission.
8. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner BURKEPILE and seconded by Commissioner
TTHEWS to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
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