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WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
December 1, 2009
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting of the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority was called to order by
Vice Chair Pettit at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers of the Municipal Building,
7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Authority Members Present: James Bahrenburg
Janet Leo
Walt Pettit
Tom Radigan
Larry Schulz
Authority Members Absent: Rick Adams
Becky Bye
Also attending: Patrick Goff, Executive Director
Corey Hoffmann, WRURA Attorney
Hilarie Portell, Portell Works
Laura Mathey, Graphic Designer
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 17, 2009
It was moved by James Bahrenburg and seconded by Larry Schulz to
approve the minutes of November 17, 2009. The motion passed
unanimously.
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. STAFF UPDATES
• Patrick Goff reminded Authority members about the 38th Avenue focus group
meeting. Those who plan to attend should RSVP to Denise Balkas.
• Weston is moving ahead on the 44th and Wadsworth project. An article
concerning this project will appear in the Transcript.
WRURA Minutes - 1 - December 1, 2009
6. CORPORATE IDENTITY WORKSHOP
The workshop was conducted by Hilarie Portell of Portell Works. She introduced
Laura Mathey who presented several examples of graphics depicting possible
names and logo's for the Authority based on suggestions received at the last
meeting.
There was consensus to choose the title Renewal Wheat Ridge with a tag line of
Progress through Partnership. The logo should include some depiction of a
wheat stalk and/or sun.
Ms. Portell and Ms. Mathey will bring further graphic designs for the Authority's
consideration at the meeting of January 19, 2010.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Resolution 08-2009 - Approving a Supplemental Budget for 2009
Vice Chair Pettit opened the public hearing. There were no members of
the public present. The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Larry Schutz and seconded by James Bahrenburg to
approve Resolution 08-2009, a resolution amending the fiscal year
2009 Urban Renewal budget to reflect the approval of a supplemental
budget appropriation in the amount of $390,000 for purposes of the
property acquisition at 7300 West 44th Avenue. The motion carried
5-0.
B. Resolution 09-2009 - Adoption of the 2010 Budget and Appropriation
of Funds
It was moved by Tom Radigan and seconded by James Bahrenburg to
approve Resolution 09-2009, a resolution enacting a Budget and
Appropriation for the Year 2010 for the Town Center and Wheat
Ridge Cyclery Project funds. The motion carried 5-0.
8. OTHER MATTERS
James Bahrenburg suggested that staff look into the possibility of acquiring the
dilapidated building that is for sale near 44th and Kendall on the site of a future
Wheat Ridge park. Patrick Goff will discuss this with the Parks and Recreation
director.
WRURA Minutes -2- December 1, 2009
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for
January 19, 2010.
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Walt Pettit, Vice Chair
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
WRURA Minutes -3 - December 1, 2009