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MINUTES
WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
August 7, 2007
ORIGINAL
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
Janet Leo
Larry Schulz
Terrell Williams
Also attending: Patrick Goff, Deputy City Manager
Corey Hoffmann, WRURA Attorney
Ann Lazzeri, Secretary
Terrell Williams announced that Teri Carver has resigned from the Wheat Ridge
Urban Renewal Authority.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 19, 2007
It was moved by James Bahrenburg and seconded by Larry Schulz to
approve the minutes of June 19, 2007. The motion passed unanimously.
4. PUBLIC FORUM
There was no one to address the Authority. (Charles Durbin was present but did
not speak.)
Charles Durbin
Mr. Durbin inquired about the status of the Cornerstone litigation. Corey
Hoffmann stated there was nothing new to report.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of redevelopment of Gemini site
This matter was introduced by Patrick Goff. A proposal has come before the city
to redevelop the Gemini site. He reminded Authority members that the property
was removed from the urban renewal area (URA) in 2000; however, options are
available to place the property back into the URA.
WRURA Minutes
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August 7, 2007
Stephen Lechner
Asset Manager
Ogilvie Properties
Mr. Lechner presented his plan for a viable urban renewal project at the Gemini
site at 4300 Wadsworth. One ofthe prospective tenants would be a Starbucks
coffee shop with a drive-through. The development would also include a sit-
down restaurant and another small retail business. There is a contract on the
property with a timeframe of approximately three weeks to accomplish due
diligence. He estimated that, once approved, it would take about a year to
develop. He stated that he has met with representatives of Wheat ridge 2020.
Terrell Williams commented to Mr. Lechner that the future Wadsworth widening
could have a negative effect on the development. Mr. Lechner stated that he is
very much aware of potential circumstances involved with the Wadsworth
widening.
There was discussion regarding placing this area back into the urban renewal area.
Staff was directed to bring information back to the Authority at it next meeting
regarding the steps necessary in placing property back into the urban renewal
area.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. The next meeting will be held
Wednesday, September 5, 2007.
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Terrell R. Williams, Chair
Ann Lazzeri, Secretar
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