Who We Are

Arvada Urban Renewal Authority (AURA) is responsible for revitalizing urban areas designated throughout the community by creating successful, high-quality projects that will help produce a vibrant cohesive city and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Arvada.

AURA is an independent body, corporate and politic under the State of Colorado law and governed by a seven member volunteer board appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. The Board works under a common vision dictated by the legally approved urban renewal plan.

Under state law, AURA is charged with assisting the City in eliminating and preventing the occurrence of blight. To carry out this mandate, AURA works in collaboration with elected officials, city administrators, private developers, financing sources, as well as the community.

Throughout its history, AURA has been able to acquire land, invest in property, and improve infrastructure while increasing its financial stability through strategic bond financing, land sales and attracting quality businesses.

Board of Commissioners

AURA is governed by a 7-member board of commissioners, appointed by the Mayor of Arvada and confirmed by the City Council for staggered five-year terms. The board employs an executive director and staff members in carrying out various redevelopment projects undertaken by AURA.

The AURA Board of Commissioners:

• David Kribs, AURA Chairman
  Budget Director, Colorado Judicial Branch



• John Boettiger, AURA Vice Chairman
  President, Professional Accounting & Tax Services LLC



• John Carpenter, AURA Treasurer
  Attorney and Owner, Thunderbolt Media



• Page Bolin, AICP, AURA Commissioner
  Principal Consultant/Owner, Bolin Designs, LLC.



• Tony Cline, AURA Commissioner
  Managing Broker, Cliffdwellers.net Real Estate



• Tim Geisler, AIA, LEED-AP; AURA Commissioner
  Architect, 4240 Architecture, Inc.



• Steve Urban, Arvada City Council Member Representative
  High School Teacher and Coach, Jefferson County School District