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RENEWAL WHEAT RIDGE
October 19, 2010
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting of Renewal Wheat Ridge was called to order by Chair Adams at
6:00 p.m. in the council chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29
Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Authority Members Present: Rick Adams
James Bahrenburg
Becky Bye
Janet Leo
Walt Pettit
Tom Radigan
Larry Schulz (arrived at 6:25 p.m.)
Also Attending: Patrick Goff, Executive Director
Corey Hoffmann, RWR Attorney
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — September 7, 2010
Rick Adams offered an amendment to correct the spelling of James
Bahrenburg's name in the minutes.
It was moved by James Bahrenburg and seconded by Janet Leo to
approve the minutes of September 7, 2010 as amended. The motion
carried with Walt Pettit and Becky Bye abstaining.
4. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject
not appearing on the agenda.)
There were no members of the public present to address the Renewal Wheat
Ridge (RWR) Board on matters not appearing on the agenda.
5. 44 and Wadsworth Redevelopment — Update
Patrick Goff presented an update on this project. A meeting was held with the
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on September 13. The City has $1.2
million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to be used by
the end of the year. The City has recently learned that using CDBG funds on
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this project would trigger the Uniform Relocation Act (URA) which would
mean the City would have the responsibility to reimburse each tenant in the
Antique Mall for relocation costs. Further talks with HUD resulted in a
scenario where funds could possibly be used for projects separate from the
development as long as they would provide benefits to low and moderate
income citizens. Those projects would total about $697,000 and would
include a traffic signal at Vance and 44 median and accel /decel lanes on
44 a new water line along the access easement east of the bank building,
sidewalk, and curb and gutter along Upham. However, Jefferson County has
indicated that most of these projects are not eligible. CDBG funds could
probably be used on the water line and sidewalk, curb and gutter on Upham.
These projects would amount to approximately $200,000. Demolition costs
would not be covered by CDBG funds.
Mr. Goff advised that the CDBG funds could be used by the Housing
Authority to purchase and rehab several homes to provide affordable home
ownership. Further, $200,000 of those funds could be used for park
equipment.
To go forward without CDBG funds, RWR could ask City Council to approve
City funding toward the project. RWR funds could also be used. RWR is
also awaiting a decision from Jefferson County concerning purchase of land
for a county building on the site. A second scenario would be to step back
and investigate other options that could pay for more of the project.
Following lengthy discussion, there was consensus of the Board to direct
Patrick Goff to request an executive session at Monday's City Council study
session to present the question of City funding to the Council.
6. Community Development Referral — 3817 Sheridan /Chase Bank ATM
The Community Development Department received a request for approval of
a special Use Permit to allow a drive - through ATM on property zoned
Commercial One in the Ridge Village shopping Center at the northwest corner
of West 38 Avenue and Sheridan Drive through ATM. The RWR Board is
charged with determining whether or not this request meets the goals and
objectives of the 38 Avenue Redevelopment Plan.
Mr. Goff stated his opinion that a drive - through ATM is in conflict with the
Plan because it doesn't promote a pedestrian friendly environment but would
increase vehicle - pedestrian conflict.
The RWR Board found that the request does not meet the long -term goals of
the 38 Redevelopment Plan; however this is considered a temporary
use and it was suggested that a walk -up feature be incorporated in the ATM.
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7. 2011 Proposed Budget
A copy of the proposed 2011 RWR budget was made available for the
Board's review. A public hearing and adoption of the budget will be
scheduled for the next RWR meeting.
8. Other Matters
• Patrick Goff presented an update on the 44` and Wadsworth rezone and
gave copies of the neighborhood meeting notes to Board members.
• A public hearing on mixed use zoning will be held before the Planning
Commission on November 4ch
• The Antique Mall is now empty. The Wheat Ridge Fire Department has
requested to use the building for non -fire related training. There was no
objection from the RWR Board.
• There have been citizen requests to salvage parts (signs, planters, etc.) of
the transmission shop. This would require individuals to sign a liability
release.
• Six candidates for the position of economic development director will be
interviewed next week.
9. Adjournment
It was moved by James Bahrenburg and seconded by Janet Leo to
adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m. The motion carried 7 -0.
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Rick Adams, Chair Ann Lazzeri, Secretair y
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