WR2020 E-news November 24, 2009

In this issue:

Please take brief customer survey about 38th Avenue
WR2020 and City awarded grant for 38th Avenue market
study
Annual meeting election results and award winners
WR2020 video available via streaming

Please take brief customer survey about 38th Avenue

Have you ever done some shopping on West 38th Avenue between Sheridan and Wadsworth? Please help out Wheat Ridge 2020 as we prepare for a 38th Avenue market study next week and take a brief customer survey.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=tQPlDj5U3zhoBP9gP_2blluw_3d_3d

Results of this and other surveys will help our team of experts with on the ground information as we look at investing in the future of this important corridor. Please be assured that your answers are completely confidential and will be released only in a summary format. No individual answers will ever be identified. Your help and feedback are appreciated.

WR2020 and City awarded grant for 38th Avenue market study

Wheat Ridge 2020 is preparing for our participation in the Community Revitalization Partnership Program December 2-3. Through a partnership with Department of Local Affairs and Downtown Colorado, Inc, matching grant assistance will help us pay for a team of experts to help in conducting a market study for 38th Avenue, Sheridan to Wadsworth.

Business, property owners or residents who are interested may participate in focus groups on the evening of December 2, 6:30-8:00pm, at the Sons of Italy. Please contact dbalkaswheatridge2020 dot org or talk to Denise at 720-259-1030 to RSVP and for more information. Everyone is welcome to attend a final presentation on the team's findings on December 3, 4:00-6:00pm, at City Hall Council Chambers.

The Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy and Comprehensive Plan call for a detailed look at 38th Avenue and this market study will help provide information to help guide our strategies and investments on the corridor.

Annual Meeting election results and award winners

Executive Director Britta Fisher congratulates Amy Dressel-Martin on her Behind the Scenes Award

Executive Director Britta Fisher
congratulates Amy Dressel-Martin
on her Behind the Scenes Award

Executive Director Britta Fisher poses with Suzanne Teale, Behind the Scenes Award recipient

Executive Director Britta Fisher
poses with Suzanne Teale,
Behind the Scenes Award recipient

Brian DeLaet is congratulated by Board President Denise Waddell on his dedicated board service

Brian DeLaet is congratulated by
Board President Denise Waddell
on his dedicated board service

Thanks to the board members, elected officials and members who attended our 2009 Annual Meeting. The slate of nominees for the board of directors was unanimously elected. Congratulations to David Land-Closson, Carol
Salzmann and Don Seyfer. Please congratulate them when you see them.

David Land-Closson is a Wheat Ridge resident. He was the first recipient of a WR2020 Frontyard Landscape Grant. He has also volunteered to help other recipients with their landscape plans as he is a professional landscape architect at Davis Partnership Architects.

Carol Salzmann is a Wheat Ridge resident. She is also the Executive Director and Vice President of the Lutheran Medical Foundation. Carol has represented the largest employer in Wheat Ridge on our board for the past two terms.

Don Seyfer is a Wheat Ridge resident. He owns Seyfer Automotive on Harlan in eastern Wheat Ridge and recently invested in major façade and sign improvements to his business. He has served two terms on the WR2020 board.

Wheat Ridge 2020 also recognized several people for their special service and dedication to Wheat Ridge 2020. Amy Dressel-Martin and Suzanne Teale were given the Behind the Scenes Award for their outstanding volunteer service and
contributions to Wheat Ridge 2020. In addition, Brian DeLaet, the first Board President was recognized for his dedicated board service as he rotates off the board at this time.

WR2020 video available via streaming

At the Annual Meeting, Wheat Ridge 2020 showcased a new video about our organization done in partnership with the City of Wheat Ridge Channel 8. The 11 minute video was featured as a Top of the Hour program on Channel 8. You can view it and share it via online video streaming at the City of Wheat
Ridge website http://wheatridge.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=72

Thanks to all the WR2020 clients who gave their time to be interviewed for this video.