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Minutes of Meeting
October 23, 2012
The meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m. by Chair BRUNGARDT in the City Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 291h Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Authority Members Present: Cheryl Brungardt
Joe DeMott
Gayle Miller
Janice Thompson
Katie Vanderveen
Also Present: Sally Payne, Deputy Director
Betty Maybin, Cornerstone Realty
Larry Nelson, Cornerstone Realty
Harry Wehrdt, JCHA
Deborah Baker, Recording Secretary
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 28, 2012
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minutes of August 28, 2012 as written. Motion carried 4-0.
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He commented on some of the feedback they have received from the showings,
Currently there is a good prospect of sale to a VA buyer. The buyer is being
prequalified now.
Henry Wehrdt distributed the proposals for the rehab at 79 10 W. 46th St. He
explained that the drawings represent three options and reviewed the modifications
for each one. The proposals are consistent to what has been done in all of the rehab
houses thus far. However, of all the houses rehabbed to date, this is the only one that
is ADA compliant.
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In response to Janice Thompson's question, Henry Wehrdt responded that this is the
only property that lends itself to being made handicap accessible. Some of the house
is already accessible, so that provides a head start.
It was moved by Katie Vanderveen and seconded by Joe DeMott to obtain a bid
for the construction after modifying the plan by taking down the wall in the
kitchen and adding ADA height compliant cabinets. Motion passed 5-0.
Sally Payne reported that the City received the grant from the State Historic Fund
to do the structural assessment, and we now have the first draft of that from
Slaterpaull Architects. Basically, the foundation and framing is in good shape,
but there is work to be done, but nothing serious. They break it down into critical,
serious, and minor repairs. There was damage to the roof before the City acquired
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it. The next step will be meeting with the architect and they will prepare the
estimate, which is expected to be in the City's hands within the next month or so.
The last round • State Historic Fund grants was in October. Sally Payne has
prepared an application with the assistance of Slaterpaull Architects, for a second
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In response to Janice Thompson's question asking if the small house is also a part
of this work, Ms. Payne replied that it is only the original school building
that is being worked on.
In September the State Review Board recommended forwarding the nomination
to the National Parks Service for the National Register. Ms. Payne attended the
meeting, and said there was very little discussion and they were supportive. The
timing is about 45 days from the State Review Board's recommendation. We
should know next month whether it will be designated.
There was no unfinished business to come before the Authority.
Chair Brungardt said that this is Katie Vanderveen's last meeting. The Commission
thanked her for her service.
board. Her name is Kim Waggoner. She started this week.
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The next meeting will be held on November 22, 2012, if needed. If anyone has
suggestions for a replacement for Katie, please notify Sally Payne. Joe DeMott reminded
everyone to keep in mind the Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor.
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Board that oversees the distribution of Community Development Block Grant funds for
the county. She was invited to attend their meeting at the first of the year to present
Wheat Ridge's housing rehab program and how well it has been working. The county is
very pleased with how this program has been working.
It was moved by Joe DeMott and seconded ► Katie Vanderveen to adjourn the
meeting at 4:45 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
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