WR2020 E-News, March 5, 2010

38th Avenue Forum

The City’s Department of Community Development is in the process of developing new mixed use zoning districts. 38th Avenue, between Sheridan and Wadsworth, is one of the primary areas envisioned for mixed use redevelopment in Wheat Ridge. The new zoning will be part of a larger planning effort, led by the City this spring and summer, to help guide the future of the corridor. To learn more about the mixed use zoning project and give your input, please visit: www.wrmixeduse.com.

Input from property owners, business owners, tenants, and residents is crucial as we develop new zoning for the corridor. Please join the City and other partners, including Wheat Ridge 2020, for a meeting to learn more about the development.

Wednesday, March 24th at 6pm
Municipal Building, City Council Chambers
7500 W. 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Request for Proposals for Real Estate Professional Services Team

Wheat Ridge 2020, Inc. (WR2020) and Pillar Property Services, LLC (Pillar) are preparing programs in anticipation of federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds from Jefferson County and the State of Colorado. WR2020 and Pillar will be operating programs to acquire, renovate and resell foreclosed single family homes to low and moderate income buyers in Wheat Ridge, Lakewood and Arvada.

Collectively, about 21 properties, (about 7 per community) will be renovated. WR2020 will be operating exclusively within Wheat Ridge while Pillar will administer the program on behalf of Lakewood and Arvada. Pillar and WR2020 are in need of specific professional services to assist in implementing their respective programs. WR2020 and Pillar are circulating Request For Proposal’s (RFP) jointly for the following services: home appraisals, home inspections, home renovation estimating and renovation project management, and real estate brokerage. The due date for submission is Wednesday, March 10th at 12 Noon. Click below to access the RFP bid package. If you know anyone who may be interested in submitting a bid, please forward this E-News.

Home Appraisal RFP
Home Inspection RFP
Construction/Project Management RFP
Real Estate Broker RFP
For more information on the RFP’s, contact Denise Balkas at 720-259-1030 or dbalkasWheatRidge2020 dot org.

Wheat Ridge resident joins staff as Bookkeeper

Kari Kraayenbrink joined Wheat Ridge 2020 in January 2010 as the new bookkeeper. She has over 10 years experience in small business accounting and office management. She earned an associates degree in accounting from Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown, South Dakota.

While Kari has held various accounting and office positions, she spent the last three years with SolSource, Inc., a renewable energy company where she was the accountant and solar rebate coordinator. She helped the company grow from 3 employees to over 25 employees within those three years by setting up the accounting and office policies and procedures while managing the daily accounting activities.

Kari grew up in a small community in northeastern South Dakota where everyone was involved in making the community a better place to live. When she moved to Colorado, she wanted to find a neighborhood where people felt the same way. Kari lives in the Randall Park neighborhood of Wheat Ridge with her husband Kevin and their two boys, Traver & Carson. They enjoy the parks & bike trails the City of Wheat Ridge has to offer.

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.

Did you resolve to try social media?

Do you tweet? If so, please follow @WR2020 on Twitter. There is no cost to join.
You can also join the Wheat Ridge 2020 group on LinkedIn.

Calendar

Please check out www.WheatRidge2020.org for all of the latest information and events.
March 12, 2010 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Business Education Series Training (BEST) – Business Resource Faire
Apex Center (Randall Room) FREE To register visit www.jeffcobrc.org/BusinessEducation
March 24, 2010 6:00 p.m.
Wheat Ridge 38th Avenue Forum
Wheat Ridge Municipal Building, City Council Chambers

For information on WR2020 committees, please contact the office at 720-259-1030 or via email to receptionwheatridge2020 dot org.

Advancing Wheat Ridge as a Vibrant and Sustainable Community

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