HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/25/14Minutes of Meeting
February 25, 2014
The meeting was called to order at 4:01 p.m. by Chair Thompson in the City Council
Chambers 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
Also Present: Sally Payne, Deputy Director
Dick Matthews, CPA
Ann Wang, CPA
Kim Waggoner, Recording Secretary
All attendees introduced themselves.
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It was moved by Mr. Abbott and seconded by Mr. Harr to approve the minutes of
January 28, 2014 as written. Motion carried 5-0.
Ms. Langworthy stated she met with Councilman Bud Starker regarding his
memorandum regarding East Wheat Ridge Neighborhood Project. She provided a copy
of the memorandum to the Authority members. The purpose of project is to leverage the
Authority's assets by engaging existing homeowners to add to and renovate their
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properties and attract residential developers to build in the target area between Sheridan
Boulevard and Harlan Street, and W. 26' Avenue to W. 40' Avenue.
There was some discussion about the project including owner occupied properties, rental
properties, project funding, permit fee grants, expedited permits, matching and down
payment assistance. Chair Thompson asked the members to review and email their
questions and ideas to Ms. Payne before the next meeting in March.
E. PUBLIC FORUM
No members of the public were present to address the Authority at this time.
1. Update on Single Family Homes Rehab and Sales
Ms. Payne stated the property on Otis Street will close on February 28. She asked the
members to provide rehabilitation feedback by March 4.
G. OLD BUSINESS
1. Fruitdale School
A. RF1 Update
Ms. Payne stated the Lu Stasko Group is interested in marketing the RFl to a
number of media sources and developers. The RFI will be released in mid to late
March and there will be a 90-day time frame for responses.
In response to an inquiry from Ms. Walters last month, Ms. Payne stated the City
Attorney stated the expense for the rezoning/re-platting is acceptable.
There was some discussion about a tour for the members who have not seen the
school,
H. OTHER
1. A Resolution Amending the 2013 Budget by Restatement and Enacting a
Budget and Appropriation for the Year 2014.
Mr. Matthews reviewed the proposed budget. He stated the budget took a major hit
when the CDGB funds were returned to Jefferson County. The Authority discussed
the budget in detail including line items and bank fees.
Mr. Matthews also reviewed the balance sheet. He stated he sent a copy of the
general ledger to Wendy Swanhorst for the audit. He expects to file a short form.
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Chair Thompson thanked Mr. Matthews for his work over the past several years.
Chair Thompson welcomed Ms. Wang as the new accountant.
It was moved by Ms. Langworthy and seconded by Ms. Walters to approve
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and Enacting a Budget and Appropriation for the Year 2014.
Motion carried 5-0.
It was moved by Ms. Langworthy and seconded by Mr. Abbott to adjourn
meeting at 4:47 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Next meeting will be March 25, 2014.
Chair
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