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Minutes of Meeting
January 28, 2014
The meeting was called to order at 4:01 p.m. by Chair Thom P son in the Lobby
Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29' Avenue, Wheat Ridge,
Colorado.
Authority Members Present: Thomas Abbott
Chad Harr
Tracy Langworthy
Janice Thompson
Jennifer Walter
Authority Members Absent: None
All attendees introduced themselves.
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Chair Thompson had one correction on page four. She asked to change, "Mr. Thomas
Agreed to Mr. Abbott Agreed."
It was moved by Thomas Abbott and seconded by Janice Thompson to approve the
minutes of September 24, 201.3 with the correction on page four. Motion carried 2-0
with Ms. Walters, Mr. Harr and Ms. Langworthy abstaining.
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There were no officers reports.
E. PUBLIC FORUM
No members of the public were present to address the Authority at this time.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. CDBG Program Income Reuse
Ms. Payne stated Jefferson County has allowed the Authority to retain $394,000 of the
Program Income funds to purchase two homes this year. The Authority needs to
purchase, rehabilitate and sell the homes by the end of the year per the agreement.
Jefferson County Housing Authority charges a minimum construction management fee
of 5%.
Chair Thompson suggested a tour of the house for the members. Mr. Nelson stated that
could occur after the closing,
Mr. Harr asked about square footage. Mr. Nelson stated the house is 1084 square feet
and was built in 1950.
Chair Thompson asked if this house could be AIWA accessible. Mr. Wehrdt and Mr.
Nelson stated no.
Mr. Nelson stated he is looking for another house to purchase and information tips are
welcome.
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A. Request For Interest (RFI)
Ms. Payne reviewed the memo and provided background information on Fruitdale
School. The RFl draft document was reviewed and discussed by the Authority.
Mr. Abbott suggested adding some language to highlight the value of the
proximity of Clear Creek Waterway including the bikeway and the facilities at
Prospect Park.
Rezoning and re-platting was discussed.
The deed restriction was discussed,
Ms. Langworthy inquired about previous interested parties. Ms. Payne stated
there were three individuals that were interested and they were given all
opportunity to submit an RFP. There has not been any response yet.
Ms. Walter asked if the Housing Authority can be a grant applicant and also pay
for the rezoning if it is not used for housing and if the Housing Authority is
limited in the manner money is spent. Ms. Payne stated rezoning/re-platting
would be a pen expense to position the property.
Ms. Walter suggested adding language for transit access such as the bus route and
the Gold Line.
Chair Thompson asked when the RFP would be released. Ms. Payne stated the
end of February.
Mr. Abbott asked about the timeline for responses. M. Payne stated 60 to 90
days.
Chair Thompson stated the Housing Authority has done due diligence,
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