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WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
November 18, 2008
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting of the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority was called to order by
Chairman Williams at 6:10 p.m. in the council chambers of the Municipal
Building, 7500 West 29 h Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Authority Members Present: Rick Adams
James Bahrenburg
Tom Radigan
Terrell Williams
Authority Members Absent: Larry Schulz
Janet Leo
Walt Pettit
Also attending: Patrick Goff, Deputy City Manager
Corey Hoffmann, WRURA Attorney
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 21, 2008
It was moved by Rick Adams and seconded by James Bahrenburg to
approve the minutes of October 21, 2008 as presented. The motion carried
4-0.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
There were no members of the public who wished to speak at this time.
5. STAFF UPDATES
A. 3718 Ames Street
Patrick Goff reported that the Wheat Ridge Housing Authority and Wheat Ridge
2020 have been made aware that the Ames property is available for sale but
neither has made a response at this time. The possibility of using a public bid
process was discussed.
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6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Resolution 06-2008 - Presentation and Approval of 2009 Budget
Chairman Williams opened the public hearing to consider Resolution 06-2008.
Patrick Goff reviewed the 2009 proposed budget for the Wheat Ridge Urban
Renewal Authority.
Terrell Williams commented that, in the future, he would like to see the Authority
retain a portion of TIF funds to be used toward future projects rather than rebating
100% to the business.
Rick Adams suggested that $75,000 be budgeted for Professional Services in
order to allow hiring of attorneys or consultants if the need should arise. He also
suggested budgeting $600 for utilities and maintenance.
Chairman Williams asked to hear from members of the public.
Charles Durbin made a comment to remind the Authority that there will no
longer be income from the Town Center property tax increment.
Chairman Williams asked if there were farther comments. Hearing no response,
he closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Rick Adams and seconded by James Bahrenburg to
approve Resolution 06-2008, a resolution enacting a budget and
appropriation for the year 2009 for the Town Center and Wheat Ridge
Cyclery Project Funds amended to include $75,000 for professional services
and $600 for utilities and maintenance. The motion carried 4-0.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
Patrick Goff reported that Amici's has made a request for tax increment
financing. He commented that Amici's is in a lease-to-purchase arrangement on
the property and, to this point in time, TIF has never been offered to a tenant.
Following extensive discussion, a consensus was reached to give staff direction to
encourage Amici's to continue the TIF application process.
8. BROWNFIELD PARTNERS PROPOSAL - Discussion and recommendation
concerning Brownfield Partners proposal in response to the RFQ and RFP for
development of the southeast corner of West 44ei Avenue and Wadsworth.
There was consensus to consider this matter under the scheduled executive
session.
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9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Rick Adams and seconded by James Bahrenburg to enter
into executive session to consider the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer or
sale of real, personal or other properly pursuant to C.R.S. Section 24-6-
402(4)(a). The motion carried 4-0.
The regular meeting was adjourned to executive session at 8:05 p.m.
The executive session was convened at 8:07 p.m.
The executive session was adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
Those attending the executive session were:
Rick Adams, WRURA
James Bahrenburg, WRURA
Tom Radigan, WRURA
Terrell Williams, WRURA
Patrick Goff, Deputy City Manager
Corey Hoffmann, WRURA Attorney
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
10. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
Terrell Williams, Chairman Ann Lazzeri, Secret
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