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MINUTES OF WHEAT RIDGE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION COMMISSION
JUNE 30, 1998
7:00P.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: Norman Burkpile
Sandra Collins
Elwyn Kiplinger
Janet Leo
Marjorie Platter
Jerry Roach
Also attending were:
Martin Orner, Economic Development Specialist/Associate Planner
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
3. CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES
EDARC Commissioners absent:
Rae Jean Behm
Joe Drew
Richard Matthews
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner BURKPILE, and seconded by Commissioner LEO to
approve the minutes of the March 31, 1998 EDARC meeting. The motion carried 6-0 with
Commissioners BEHM, DREW and MATTHEWS absent.
5. PUBLIC FORUM
No one appeared to speak.
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6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS
A. King SooperslWalgreens - Applewood
In response to a question from Commissioner LEO, Martin Orner presented a brief update on
the status of the possible relocation of the Walgreens store in Applewood.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Lakewood's Wadsworth and Kipling Corridor Studies
There was discussion ofthe Lakewood's Wadsworth and Kipling Corridor Studies.
Commissioner COLLINS moved and Commissioner PLATTER seconded that EDARC
recommend that the consultant retained for the City of Wheat Ridge Wadsworth Boulevard
Corridor Study include in the scope of work an actual sampling/survey of drivers using
Wadsworth to determine where the traffic is originating and terminating. The survey shall
include sampling of major intersections with Wadsworth at 44th Avenue, 38th Avenue and
26th Avenue.
The motion carried 6-0 with Commissioners BEHM, DREW and MATTHEWS absent.
B. Economic Development Section of Draft Comprehensive Plan/Results of Draft
Comprehensive Plan Public Meetings
The economic development section of the draft Comprehensive Plan as well as the results of
public meetings held on the draft Comprehensive Plan were reviewed and discussed by the
Commission.
C. New Printing of Business-to-Business Directory
There was a consensus of the Commission to direct staff to publish a current business-to
business directory. These directories list all businesses in Wheat Ridge by category and are
distributed to all businesses in Wheat Ridge. There are also copies available for the public at
the municipal building.
D. Implementation of a Modest Fee for New Applications for ESTIP, Business
Development Zone and Tax Increment Financing
There was a consensus of the Commission to discuss this subject at a future date.
E. Discuss Formulation of a Business Plan
The development of a business development plan for the City of Wheat Ridge was
considered. Discussion included suggestions that EDARC members contact other
municipalities regarding their business development plans, possibly attending some of their
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meetings; and that Alan White possibly contact members of the Regional Planning and
Advisory Committee in regard to other municipalities' business development plans.
There was consensus of the Commission to consider the suggestions mentioned above as
well as other suggestions and ideas for discussion at the next EDARC meeting.
F. 44th Avenue Merchants
Mr. Orner advised that the 44th Avenue Merchants (businesses on 44th Avenue between
Wadsworth and Kipling), under the direction of Ron Bernal, held a free public barbecue and
raffle on Saturday, June 27. It was the consensus of the Commission that Mr. Orner draft a
letter from EDARC to the 44th Avenue Merchants commending their business improvement
efforts and also recommended that Mr. Bernal be considered to receive a business
recognition award from the Wheat Ridge City Council. There was further consensus to draft
another letter from EDARC to all businesses along 44th advising them of services available
to them through the City of Wheat Ridge.
G. EDARC Meeting Schedule
It was the consensus of the Commission to meet the last Tuesday of each month with the
next meeting to be held on July 28,1998.
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The executive session was not held.
9. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner KIPLINGER and seconded by Commissioner BURKEPILE
to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. The motion carried 6-0 with Commissioners BERM,
DREW and MATTHEWS absent.
Jerry Roach
Chairman
Ann Lazzeri
Recording Secretary
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