HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/20/2009MINUTES
WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
October 20, 2009
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting of the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority was called to order by
Chair Adams at 6:00 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
Becky Bye
Walt Pettit
Tom Radigan
Authority Members Absent: Janet Leo
Larry Schulz
Also attending: Patrick Goff, Executive Director
Corey Hoffmann, WRURA Attorney
Ken Johnstone, Community Development
Director
Denise Balkas, Wheat Ridge 2020
Anne Ricker, Leland Consulting
Hilarie Portell, Portell Works
Lindsay Delecki, Weston (left at 7:11 p.m.)
Steve Blarr, Weston (left at 7:11 p.m.)
John Reinsma, Weston (left at 7:11 p.m.)
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 15, 2009
It was moved by James Bahrenburg and seconded by Walt Pettit to approve
the minutes of September 15, 2009 as presented. The motion passed 4-0 with
Tom Radigan abstaining.
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.
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5. STAFF UPDATES
A. 2010 Proposed Budget
Patrick Goff referred to the preliminary budget that was presented to Authority
members prior to October 15 and stated that the proposed budget would be
presented and discussed at the November meeting and considered for adoption in
December.
B. 7300 West 44`n Avenue - Phase I Environmental
Patrick Goff stated that Denise Balkas with WR2020 completed an application for
a Phase I environmental assessment on the property at 7300 West 44` Avenue.
The assessment is required by HUD before WRURA can be reimbursed with
CDBG funds.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Becky Bye and seconded by Walt Pettit to enter into
executive session to consider the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer or sale
of real, personal or other property pursuant to C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(a).
The motion carried 5-0.
The executive session was convened at 6:10 p.m.
Those attending the executive session were:
Rick Adams - WRURA
James Bahrenburg - WRURA
Becky Bye - WRURA
Walt Pettit - WRURA
Tom Radigan - WRURA
Patrick Goff- Executive Director
Corey Hoffmann - WRURA Attorney
Ken Johnstone - Community Development Director
Denise Balkas, Wheat Ridge 2020
Anne Ricker - Leland Consulting
Hilarie Portell - Portell Works
Lindsay Delecki, Weston (left executive session at 7:11 p.m.)
Steve Blarr, Weston (left executive session at 7:11 p.m.)
John Reinsma, Weston (left executive session at 7:11 p.m.)
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
The regular meeting was reconvened at 7:50 p.m.
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9.
Strategic Planning and Corporate Identity Workshop
(Anne Ricker - Leland Consulting and Hilarie Portell - Portell Works)
Due to shortage of time, there was a consensus of the Authority to postpone this
matter to the November 3 meeting. Ms. Ricker presented a brief overview of
discussion items for that meeting.
Ken Johnstone reported that City Council approved the Comprehensive Plan.
Portions of the Plan address urban renewal areas. He encouraged Authority
members to read those portions of the Plan before the next meeting.
Hilarie Portell stated that she would like to discuss creative identity naming
options at the November meeting and logo options at the December meeting.
3718 Ames Street - Sale of Property
Patrick Goff informed the Authority that the closing has been moved up to
October 23rd.
It was moved by James Bahrenburg and seconded by Walt Pettit to authorize
acceptance of the offer of $130,000 for property located at 3718 Ames Street,
and further authorize Patrick Goff to sign the closing documents. The
motion carried 5-0.
Other Matters
There were no other matters to come before the authority.
10. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Rick Adams, hair
Ann Lazzeri, Recordi cretary
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