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WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
March 2, 2010
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Call the Meeting to Order
The meeting of the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority was called to order by
Chair Adams at 6:02 p.m. in the council chambers of the Municipal Building,
7500 West 291" Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Roll Call of Members
Authority Members Present
Rick Adams
James Bahrenburg
Becky Bye
Janet Leo
Tom Radigan
Larry Schulz
Authority Members Absent: Walt Pettit
Also attending: Patrick Goff, Executive Director
Corey Hoffmann, WRURA Attorney
Anne Ricker, Leland Consultants
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
Approval of Minutes - None
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.
Staff Updates
• Patrick Goff presented an update on the year-end budget.
• Authority members reviewed an informational piece designed by Hilarie
Portell regarding project at 44'h and Wadsworth. Patrick Goff will send copies
to Authority members via e-mail. Any changes or suggestions should be
directed to Mr. Goff.
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6. Anne Ricker, Leland Consulting
A. URA Processes and Materials - Anne Ricker distributed copies of a
draft urban renewal process manual that includes business plans, Renewal
Wheat Ridge philosophy, goals, role in community development and
economic development, measures of success, strategic alliances, criteria
for selecting catalyst areas, information needed to prepare vision and
objectives and project participation criteria. Also included were suggested
forms for funding requests, confidential statement of financial capability,
request for proposals, and a reference check questionnaire.
B. Sub-Area Market Studies
Ms. Ricker asked for direction about the market study areas she should
address.
I-70 south to Kipling and 441h Avenue
I-70 north on Kipling
38th Avenue and Kipling
38`h Avenue Corridor
There was consensus that market studies should be performed within the
urban renewal boundaries.
Ms. Ricker will incorporate suggestions and bring another draft back to the next
meeting.
7. Other Matters
Review of Request for Special Use Permit
The Community Development Department received a request for a Special Use
Permit Request for a major automotive and diesel testing business in the 44`h and
Ward Urban Renewal Area. It is necessary for the Authority to review the request
in reference to its compliance with the urban renewal area.
Following review by the Authority, it was moved by Larry Schulz and
seconded by James Bahrenburg that the Authority finds the proposed use is
NOT consistent with the 441h and Ward Urban Renewal Plan. The motion
passed 5-1 with Tom Radigan voting no.
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8. Executive Session
It was moved by Becky Bye and seconded by James Bahrenburg to adjourn
the regular meeting to 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) and to determine positions relative to matters that
may be subject to negotiations, develop a strategy for negotiations, and/or
instruct negotiators pursuant to C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e) regarding
property at 44th Avenue and Wadsworth.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
The executive session was convened at 7:37 p.m.
The executive session was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Those attending the executive session were:
Rick Adams, WRURA
James Bahrenburg, WRURA
Becky Bye, WRURA
Janet Leo, WRURA
Tom Radigan, WRURA
Larry Schulz, WRURA
Patrick Goff, Executive Director
Corey Hoffmann, WRURA Attorney
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
Rick Adams, Chair Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
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