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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/05/2006 ORIG\NAL O~,~,".IAL l \ ~ '-' i \ ~ j:'J\ MINUTES OF WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY December 5, 2006 6:00 p.m. 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The meeting of the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority was called to order by Chair Williams at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Authority members present: James Bahrenburg Teri Carver Larry Schulz Terrell Williams Pete Ziemke Commissioners absent: Janet Leo Also attending: Alan White, WRURA Executive Director Corey Hoffmann, Attorney for WRURA Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 17, 2006 It was moved by Pete Ziemke and seconded by James Bahrenburg to approve the minutes of October 17, 2006. The motion passed unanimously. 4. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one to address the Authority, 5. PUBLIC HEARING A. Resolution 04-2006 - Presentation and Approval of 2007 Budget The 2007 Budget for the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority was presented by Alan White. He advised that proper noticing for this public hearing had taken place and there was jurisdiction for the Authority to conduct the hearing, Chair Williams invited members of the public to address the budget. Charles Durbin Alan White clarified a portion of the budget at Mr. Durbin's request. WRURA December 5, 2006 - I - There were no other individuals present who wished to address the budget. Chair Williams closed the public hearing portion of the meeting. It was moved by Larry Schulz and seconded by Teri Carver to adopt Resolution 04-2006, a resolution enacting a budget and appropriation for 2007 with an amendment to Exhibit 3 that the $24,000 should go under Site Improvements rather than Acquisition and Relocation. The motion passed unanimously. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution 05-2006 - Approval of an Amendment to the 38th Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan and Transmitting the Same to the Wheat Ridge City Council This matter was presented by Chair Williams, The Second Amendment would correct some minor technical errors in the First Amendment and initiate tax increment financing for the Wheat Ridge Cyclery expansion project. It was moved by James Bahrenburg and seconded by Larry Schulz to adopt Resolution 05-2006, a resolution approving a modification to the 38th Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan. The motion passed unanimously. B. Review Agreement with Wheat Ridge CycIery Regarding Sales Tax Increment This matter was introduced by Alan White. Authority members reviewed a proposed agreement with Wheat Ridge Cyclery that would reimburse the Cyclery for eligible costs incurred in expanding their business through tax increment financing, Ron Kiefel, owner of Wheat Ridge Cyclery described the improvements to their property including a new roof for the building, addition of art panels, landscaping, parking lot, curb and gutter. A tour of Wheat Ridge Cyclery was scheduled for 9:00 a.m., December 16. All Authority members were encouraged to attend, Pete Ziemke commented that he is in favor of tax increment financing to assist in improvements such as those presented by Wheat Ridge Cyclery that present a public benefit by being far and above the normal requirements, The agreement was presented for discussion only at this time. It will be brought back to the Authority for approval when all the details are finalized. C. Review of Land Use Case - WZ-06-11IDinneen This case was presented by Alan White, The owner of property at the southwest WRURA December 5, 2006 -2 - comer of 38th and Benton is seeking to rezone Lot 2 from Commercial One to Planned Residential Development in order to build a two-family dwelling. The Authority reviewed this land use case to determine whether the request conforms to the urban renewal plan. The Authority reached the following finding on this case: While the proposed use is not commercial as recommended for this area in the urban renewal plan, the proposed residential use is an improvement to the vacant lot and the overall appearance of the urban renewal area. D. Update on Lawsuit with Cornerstone Corey Hoffmann stated that there was nothing new to report regarding the court case, E. Discussion of Designating Additional Urban Renewal Areas This matter was presented by Chair Williams. Lakeside Mall is soon to be demolished. Since Lakeside is such a small community, he suggested that Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority meet with Rob Osborn and representatives from Lakeside in an effort to offer assistance in redevelopment ofthe area, He discussed the possibility of extending the urban renewal designations to other areas ofthe city, Corey Hoffmann explained that adding to the existing urban renewal plan is the same as initiating a new plan in terms of blight studies, etc, He suggested conducting a workshop including WRURA, City Council and Wheat Ridge 2020 to discuss and identify possible areas to be designated as urban renewal areas, F. Election of Chairperson for 2007 Terrell Williams was elected as Chair and Pete Ziemke as Vice Chair of the Authority for the year 2007. 7. Executive Session under c.R.S. Section 24-6-402-(4)(e) for the purpose of determining matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations and/or instrncting negotiators. It was determined there was no need to conduct an executive session at this time. 8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. ~~~ -.:) ~~ Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary Terrell Williams, Chair WRURA December 5, 2006 - 3-