HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/28/13Minutes of Meeting
May 28, 2013
The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by Chair DeMott in the City Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 291h Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Authority Members Present: Joe DeMott
Zachary Urban
Jennifer Walter
Authority Members Absent: Gayle Miler
Janice Thompson
Also Present: Sally Payne, Deputy Director
Larry Nelson, Cornerstone Realty
Ken Johnstone, Community Development Director
Kim Waggoner, Recording Secretary
Motion carried 3-0.
There were no officers reports,
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Mr. Nelson stated the home at 4330 Upham Street is under contract and will close on
June 27, 2013. The ADA accessible home at 7910 W 46 Ave. is also under contract
and will close on July 10, 2013.
Mr. Nelson left the meeting at 4.10 p.m.
2. Fruitdale School Discussion
As directed by the board, Ms. Payne, Mr. Johnstone and the City Attorney reviewed
the proposal from Wishneff & Associates. It has been decided this would not be the
time to engage them in the project due to the requirements of the contract.
The Entasis Group has not yet responded to the request of an updated quote for
building renovation into housing. Their business model has changed and this project
type is not within their scope.
Ms. Payne contacted Mark Rinner for a new market study for housing. The quote for
scope of work is $9,500 including building demolition and redevelopment of housing
units.
Ms. Payne stated she was contacted by Grant Bennett with Proximity Green. This
firm does property development and consulting. Mr. Bennett offered services to
prepare the property and building for market prior to an RFP.
Mr. Johnstone stated Grant did observe some of the same concerns that have been
identified. Mr. Bennett provided some referrals and follow-up suggestions.
Mr. Johnstone stated RFQ and RFP examples have been gathered for review. There
may not be any equity partners if a RFP is not executed.
Ms. Payne stated that Wishneff indicated they are interested in partnering with a local
group in responding to a potential RFQ They asked if the Housing Authority knows
any other groups in Wheat Ridge that could manage the project and would benefit
from their tax credit knowledge,
Mr. Johnstone stated he reached out to Councilman George Pond who may have some
leads in terms of end users that might be interested in a satellite campus in Jefferson
County. Other ideas may be identified during the review of the RFP's & RFQ's.
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Mr. Urban stated the Arvada Center is going through a re-organization. They may be
an appropriate organization for the building.
Mr. Urban asked if there is a way to solicit interest from special groups such as the
Botanic Gardens and Arvada Center. Mr. Johnstone stated the Science and Cultural
Facilities District that might have a list or some information. Ms. Payne stated the
State Historic Fund also keeps lists of non-profit organizations.
Ms. Walter asked if the Housing Authority knows who responded to the RFQ issued
by the school district in 2008. Ms. Payne stated the only group that responded was
the Wheat Ridge Foundation on behalf of a children's group for perfortnances.
Mr. Urban stated Mr. Rinner is using the data from the Entasis Group, He asked if
they can provide any other information and if there are any other alternatives, Ms.
Payne stated Mr. Rinner did the assessment in 2010.
Mr. Urban stated the highest and best use provided by an appraiser is not necessarily
in line with historical worth.
Ms. Payne stated the construction documents will be complete this fall. Chair DeMott
asked if water proofing is included to secure the building. M. Payne stated the
construction documents will be very specific.
Mr. Urban asked what the intended end use within the construction documents is, Ms.
Payne stated there is no end use identified. The documents will address
mechanical/electrical systems and the exterior of the building,
Mr. Urban suggested requesting a lower price quote for the proposed appraisal with a
quicker completion date from Mike Rinner,
The development alternatives provided by Mike Rinner were discussed.
Ms. Walter stated her interest in alternative #1. However, alternative #2 would
provide information for the potential highest and best use for the building.
Mr. Urban suggested moving forward with alternative I and alternative 2 to acquire
information for highest and best use and the value of the property within the scope.
Ms. Walter agreed.
Mr. Johnstone stated the negotiations with Mike Rinner will continue.
Ms. Payne will contact the school district to have the playground equipment removed.
Ms. Payne will review the received RFP's from other organizations for projects.
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There was a discussion about board mernber attendance. Mr. DeMott stated he and
Ms. Payne have recently had a discussion about the attendance policy and recent
member attendance. He requested the members to inform staff about vacations, etc.
for the swnmer or any reason for non-attendance in advance if possible.
anWs — ec - o - n - de — d - b - y -- Je — nn — ile — r - W - alTer to cancel the meeting
scheduled for June 25, 2013 due to the expected timing of the proposal from Mike
Rinner. Motion carried 3-0.
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It was moved by Zack Urban and seconded by Jennifer Walter to adjourn the
meeting at 5:29 p.m. Motion carried 3-0.
Next meeting will be July 23, 2013
Kim Waggoner, e o . ing Secretary
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