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WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
December 16, 2008
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting of the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority was called to order by
Chairman Williams at 6:05 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
Janet Leo
Tom Radigan
Larry Schulz
Terrell Williams
Authority Members Absent: Walt Pettit
Also attending: Patrick Goff, Deputy City Manager
Corey Hoffmann, WRURA Attorney
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 18, 2008
The minutes of November 18, 2008 were approved by acclamation.
4. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not
appearing on the agenda.)
There was no one present to address the Authority.
5. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Rick Adams was elected to serve as Chairman of the Wheat Ridge Urban
Renewal Authority. Walt Pettit was elected to serve as Vice Chairman of the
Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority.
6. STAFF UPDATES
A. 3718 Ames Street
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Patrick Goff reported that the Housing Authority informed him they have
no interest in this property. Wheat Ridge 2020 indicated they would be
willing to work with WRURA to find a solution.
Discussion ensued on possibilities for disposition of the house. One
possibility would be to rehab the house and put it up for sale. There is
presently no kitchen and an old furnace that would have to be removed or
replaced due to asbestos abatement. Remodeling costs including
installation of a kitchen and furnace replacement would be very expensive.
There was also a suggestion to put the house on the market around April 1
"as is." Concern was expressed that disposition of the property should
meet the goals of the Urban Renewal Authority.
There was a consensus to obtain more information about the property
including true comparables and estimated cost of furnace removal or
replacement. A final decision would then be made at the next WRURA
meeting.
B. Next meeting date
The next WRURA meeting is scheduled for February 3, 2009.
C. Blight Study
Patrick Goff presented an update on the Kipling blight study area.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Resolution 07-2008 - Approving a supplemental budget appropriation
for 2008
Chairman Williams opened the public hearing to consider a supplemental
budget appropriation for 2008.
Patrick Goff reviewed the proposed supplemental budget. There were no
members of the public present. Chairman Williams closed the public
hearing.
It was moved by Larry Schulz and seconded by James Bahrenburg to
approve Resolution 7-2008, amending the fiscal year 2008 Urban
Renewal Budget to reflect the approval of a supplemental budget
appropriation in the amount of $102,325.73 to the Town Center Fund
for the purpose of reimbursement to the City of Wheat Ridge for legal
services for the Cornerstone case and $400,005.00 to the Walgreens
Project Fund for the purpose of the Cornerstone case settlement.
The motion passed unanimously.
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S. NEW BUSINESS
Rick Adams presented a plaque on behalf of the Urban Renewal Authority to
Terrell Williams for his years of service to the Authority. The award read as
follows: Thank you for your years of service and significant contributions to the
Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority. Your leadership and vision have guided
the creation ofredevelopmentplans for key areas of our community. Thankyou
for helping make Wheat Ridge a vibrant and sustainable community. March 24,
2003 through December 16, 2008 (Chairman October 19, 2004 through
December 16, 2008).
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
1-VftHitrxs; Chairman Arm Lazzeri, Recordin Secretary
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