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MINUTES OF
WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
June 19,2007
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 ofthe Municipal Building,
7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Authority Members Present:
James Bahrenburg
Teri Carver
Janet Leo
Larry Schulz
Terrell Williams
Also attending:
Alan White, WRURA Executive Director
Corey Hoffmann, WRURA Attorney
Aun Lazzeri, Secretary
Chair Williams announced that Pete Ziemke had submitted his resignation from
the Authority because he no longer resides in the City of Wheat Ridge.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 15, 2007
The minutes of May 15, 2007 were approved as presented.
4. PUBLIC FORUM
There was no one to address the Authority. (Charles Durbin was present but did
not speak.)
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discnssion of 44th Avenue/Wadsworth Property
Chair Williams advised the Authority that preliminary discussions were
held regarding the possibility of purchasing properties for future
redevelopment. Fnnding could include Wheat Ridge 2020, Community
Development Block Grants and various bonding mechanisms. The
properties would generally be bounded by Upham Street to Wadsworth
Boulevard and 44th Avenue to the northern border of the Times Square
center.
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There was a consensus of the Authority that these discussions should
continue.
B. Update on Lawsuit
Corey Hoffmann reported on the Supreme Court hearing. The issue
before the Supreme Court was whether or the not the Urban Renewal
Authority could be compelled to exercise eminent domain against its
wishes.
Mr. Hoffmann advised that it is possible to listen to the entire proceedings
by going to the Colorado Supreme Court website.
C. Other Business
Alan White announced his resignation as Community Development
Director effective July 20,2007. He has accepted a similar position with
the City of Englewood.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for
August 7, 2007.
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Terrell R. Williams, Chair
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Aun Lazzeri, Record g cretary
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