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ORIGINAL
MINUTES OF WHEAT RIDGE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION COMMISSION
JULY 28, 1998
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:
Rae Jean Behm
Norman Burkpile
Sandra Collins
Joe Drew
Elwyn Kiplinger
Janet Leo
Richard Matthews
Margy Platter
Jerry Roach
Also attending were:
Alan White, Planning Director
Martin Orner, Economic Development Specialist/Associate Planner
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
3. CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES
There were no absences.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner BURKPILE and seconded by Commissioner PLATTER to
approve the minutes of the June 30, 1998 EDARC meeting. The motion carried 9-0.
5. PUBLIC FORUM
No one appeared to speak.
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6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Wheat Ridge Wadsworth Boulevard Corridor Study
Martin Orner announced an all-day workshop concerning the Wadsworth Boulevard
Corridor Study to be held on August 4, 1998 at the Wheat Ridge Municipal Building. and
encouraged Commission members to attend.
B. 44th Avenue Merchants Association
Mr. Orner distributed copies of a list of businesses who sponsored the neighborhood
barbecue on June 27. It was the consensus of the Commission to have Chairman ROACH
and the Mayor present a plaque to Ron Burnal, organizer of the event, at a City Council
meeting.
C. Business Development/Business Retention Plan
A discussion was held concerning possible methods to retain present businesses and develop
new businesses within the City of Wheat Ridge.
There was a consensus that Commission members contact appropriate staff members of
surrounding municipalities to discuss their business development and business retention
plans as follows:
Commissioner Behm
Commissioner Burkpile
Commissioner Collins
Commissioner Drew
Commissioner Kiplinger
Commissioner Leo
Commissioner Matthews
Commissioner Platter
Chairman Roach
Littleton
Lakewood
Arvada
Westminster
Broomfield
Brighton
Boulder
Golden
Englewood
Members will report their findings at the next EDARC meeting to be held on August 25,
1998.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Mr. Orner reported that Bolle America plans to locate its corporate headquarters in the
Pacifica development near 1-70 and Kipling.
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B. Mr. Orner reported that the City staff is considering various options to improve the motel
area in the vicinity of Kipling and 1-70. This will be a City Council study session item in the
near future. Commission members discussed their concerns and possible solutions for this
area. Mr. White stated that he would forward those concerns to the City Council.
C. Mr. White stated that the City's payment for property tax to the Wheat Ridge Market Place
and to the Fire District is due and asked if the Commission would want to make two
payments to the Market Place in an attempt to pay down the balance. There was a consensus
of the Commission to make the one payment which is due unless the Market Place would be
willing to offer a discount for making a double payment.
D. Mr. White gave an update on the Walgreen's relocation and possible expansion of the King
Soopers store in the Applewood Shopping Center. There was discussion concerning
redevelopment of the Grange property.
E. Mr. Orner distributed copies of a list of citizens to be informed of EDARC meetings. It was
agreed that the list should be updated.
8. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner DREW and seconded by Commissioner LEO to adjourn the
meeting at 9:00 p.m. The motion carried 9-0.
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Ann Lazzeri, Recording ecretary
, Chair
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