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ORIGINAL
MINUTES OF WHEAT RIDGE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 29, 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
Elwyn Kiplinger
Janet Leo
Richard Matthews
Margy Platter
Jerry Roach
Also attending were:
Martin Orner, Economic Development Specialist!
Associate Planner
Ron Patera, City Treasurer
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
3. CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES
EDARC Commissioners absent:
Nonnan Burkpile
Sandra Collins
Joe Drew
4. APPROV AL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS, and seconded by Commissioner LEO to
approve the minutes of the August 25, 1998 EDARC meeting. The motion carried 5-0
with Commissioners BURKPILE, COLLINS and DREW absent.
5.
PUBLIC FORUM
Noone appeared to speak.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS
A.
Proposed Motel Tax Increase
Ron Patera, City Treasurer, presented an overview of disbursement and other
issues associated with the proposed increase in motel tax. He also answered
questions from ED ARC members concerning the proposed tax increase.
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B. Wheat Ridge Wadsworth Boulevard Corridor Study Update
Mr. Orner presented an update on the status of the Wadsworth Corridor Study
public meetings. He reported that attendance has been sparse and the staff has
prepared some flyers, etc. to raise public awareness of these meetings. He asked
EDARC members to encourage people they have contact with to attend these
111eetings.
C. Busincss Development and Retention
Mr. Orner stated that the packet included a synopsis of Commissioner COLLINS'
meeting with City of Arvada representatives regarding Arvada's business
development and retention plan. He encouraged EDARC members to prepare
reports ii'om meetings with their respective city representatives as soon as
possible.
D. 44th Avenue Merchants Association
Chairman ROACH reported that he and the Mayor of Wheat Ridge presented the
EDARC award to Ron Bernal at the last City Council meeting to recognize his
etTorts in the organization of the 44th Avenue Merchants neighborhood barbecue
on June 27.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Fairmount Incorporation
Mr. Orner presented an update on the Clment status of the Fairmount
incorporation efforts.
B. Jeffco Incentive Policy
Mr. Orner reviewed a newspaper article regarding the business development
incentive policy which was recently implemented by Jefferson County.
C. Walgreen's/Grange Property
Mr. Orner presented an update on the current status of the grange property as well
as the proposed construction of the Walgreen's store at 44th and Wadsworth.
8. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner PLATTER and seconded by Commissioner KIPLINGER
to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. The motion carried 5-0 with Commissioners
B ILE, COLLI a DREW absent
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Ann Lazzeri, Recording SZ"tary
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