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CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair BRINKMAN at 6:25p.m. in the City Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29"' Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado,
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Commission Members Present:
Commission Members Absent:
Staff Members Present:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Gerald Dahl, City Attorney
Kenneth Johnstone, Director of Community
Development
Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner
Lauren Mikulak, Senior Planner
Sara White, Planner 11
Josh Botts, Planner I
Kim Waggoner, Recording Secretary
APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by Commissioner OHM and seconded by Commissioner KIMSEY to
approve the order of the agenda. Motion carried 6-0.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — November 20, 2014
It was moved by Commissioner OHM and seconded by Commissioner BUCKNAM
to approve the minutes of November 20, 2014, as written. Motion carried 4-0-2 with
Commissioners BUCKNAM and WEAVER abstaining.
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PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing
on the agenda.)
No one wished to speak at this time.
TRAINING SESSION
A. Training Session with City Attorney & Staff
Mr. Dahl led a discussion regarding Planning Commission powers and duties. The
following topics were addressed: quasi-judicial actions, ex parte contact, decision
making, taking testimony, making motions and exactions and conditions of approval,
B. Urban Renewal and Tax Increment Financing
Mr. Dahl briefly reviewed Urban Renewal and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and the
role of Planning Commission. Mr. Dahl stated any case heard by Planning
Commission involving a TIF should have no bearing on the commissioners' vote. A
short discussion followed.
OTHER ITEMS
A. The pending quasi-judicial caseload report will be shared with commissioners for
notification of future public hearings for Planning Commission and City Council.
B. A public hearing is scheduled for December 18.
9. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner TI MS and seconded by Commissioner DORSEY
to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 p.m. Motion carried 6-0.
Anne Brinkman, Chair
Kim Waggoner, riling Secretary
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