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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/25/1998 ORIGINAL MINUTES OF WHEAT RIDGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION COMMISSION AUGUST 25, 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: Norman Burkpile Sandra Collins 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 PLumer Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary 3. CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES EDARC Commissioners absent: Rae Jean Behm Joe Drew 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner BURKPILE, and seconded by Commissioner COLLINS to approve the minutes ofthe July 28,1998 EDARC meeting. The motion carried 7-0 with Commissioners BEHM and DREW absent. 5. PUBLIC FORUM No one appeared to speak. Page I EDARC Minutes 08/25/98 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS A. Wheat Ridge Wadsworth Boulevard Corridor Study Update Martin Orner reported that he attended the first study session and that, while there was a representative from the City of Lakewood present, there was no one attending from the City of Arvada. He stated that he has informed the Jefferson Economic Council that the City of Wheat Ridge would like to see Arvada and Lakewood involved in the Wadsworth corridor study process. It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by Commissioner LEO that agenda item 7 (A), the presentation by Jane Reider, be considered at this time as agenda item 6(B). The motion carried by a vote of7-0 with Commissioners BEHM and DREW absent. B. Presentation by Jane Reider of the Small Business Development Center. Jane Reider appeared as a representative of the Small Business Development Center. She stated that the Center is a state and federal program which is funded by a grant from the Small Business Administration and is able, therefore, to provide many types of assistance to small businesses free of charge. She explained the various services offered by the Center and answered questions presented by the Commission members. C. Business DevelopmentlBusiness Retention Plan EDARC members met with staff members from neighboring municipalities to learn about business development and retention plans in those cities. Commission members summarized the results of those meetings as follows: Commissioner Platter Commissioner Collins Chair Roach Commissioner Burkpile Richard Matthews Golden Arvada Englewood Lakewood Commerce City Mr. White advised the Commission that in order to address redevelopment of the motel areas at 1-70 and Kipling, City Council is proposing a 5% increase in lodging tax. Mr. Orner stated that he would keep EDARC informed of developments in this regard. D. 44th Avenue Merchants Mm1in Orner distributed copies of a proposed plaque to be presented to Ron Bernal in appreciation for his leadership in sponsoring the 44th Avenue Merchants neighborhood barbecue on June 27. He stated that it would cost approximately $58.00 to have the plaque made. It was moved by Commissioner PLATTER and seconded by Commissioner Page 2 ED ARC Minutes 08/25/98 COLLINS to approve an expenditure of funds from the EDARC budge~ to have the plaque made for presentation to Mr. Bernal at a future City Council meeting. The motion carried by a vote of7-0 with Commissioners BEHM and DREW absent. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Supplemental Budget Appropriation Alan White reviewed the supplemental budget appropriation memo contained in the Commission packet which included an additional $50,000 line item for property tax increment payments for the Wheat Ridge Marketplace project. He explained that the 1997 payment was made at the beginning of 1998 leaving a $50,000 balance owed for 1998. Mr. White farther stated that the supplemental budget appropriation included the entire revenues and expenditures for the Wadsworth Corridor study as well as an additional $500 expenditure for printing of the business-to-business directory. Following discussion of the suggested supplemental budget appropriations, it was moved by Commissioner COLLINS and seconded by Commissioner PLATTER to recommend to City Council the revised 1998 budget as shown on the budget sheet contained in the packet. The motion carried by a vote of7-0 with Commissioners BEHM and DREW absent. It was moved by Co.mmissioner COLLINS and seconded by Commissioner PLATTER to recommend to City Council a Supplemental Budget Appropriation for the EDARC budget in the amount of $50,000 for the purpose of EDARC fulfilling its obligations to the Wheat Ridge Market Place project; and that the appropriation should be made by transferring $50,000.00 from the fund balance to budget line item 37-120-800-872. The motion carried by a vote of7-0 with Commissioners BEHM and DREW absent. 8. ADJOURNMENT Alan White reque1ted an executive session with EDARC members to discuss a potential property acquisition. It was moved by Commissioner KIPLINGER and seconded by Commissioner COLLINS to adjourn the meeting to an executive session at 9: 10 p.m. a~~r Ann Lazzeri, Recording ec tary C:\I3arbara\ECODEVO\M INUTES\980825. wpd Page 3 \ EDARC Minutes 08/25/98