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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-08-09 ACE MINUTES• • • Alliance for Commerce in Englewood August 9, 2001 I. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Johnson called the meeting to order at 11 :40 a.m. Present: Absent: Staff: Brenengen, Guinther, Panetta, Rees , Schalk, Taylor, and Young Ashenfelter, Van Der Zwaag, and Yurchick Jan Johnson, Business and Redevelopment Coordinator Darren Hollingsworth, Business Development Specialist Olga Woloysn, City Council Member Ms. Johnson stated Chair Van Der Zwaag and Vice Chair Ashenfelter would be absent; and unless there was an objection, she would facilitate the meeting. There were no objections. II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms . Johnson asked that the Minutes of July 12, 2001 be considered for approval. Ms. Brenengen, Mr. Panetta, and Mr . Young noted their names were spelled incorrectly and asked they be corrected. Mr. Young also stated that with regard to Page 2, paragraph 6, it should read " ... large delivery vehicles seem prone to have difficulty at Dartmouth and South II Ms. Guinther moved; Mr. Panetta seconded: THAT THE MINUTES OF JULY 12 , 2001 BE APPROVED AS AMENDED . Motion carried. Ill. BUSINESS ISSUES & PRIORITIES Ms. Johnson stated the agenda will continue to have a second page listing upcoming events and topic discussions . She also directed their attention to the two handouts, an article from The Denver Business journal and the business activity report. Ms . Johnson stated she would like the Alliance to gather information from area businesses regarding issues they may have with the City. The Alliance can then review that information at the October meeting; the Building Official and Fire Marshall would be invited to the November meeting to address any issues that involve their divisions . • • • Mr. Panetta suggested researching the policies and procedures of cities that are viewed as being friendly to businesses . Mr. Rees stated contractors are a good source for that type of information. Ms. Johnson stated she would contact the City of Denver, specifically regarding the "LoDo" area. Mr. Young asked for clarification on the type of information the Alliance wanted from business owners and whether a matrix should be developed. Discussion ensued. Ms. Johnson stated she would a develop a form with suggested topics, and e-mail it to the members for their review. Mr. Schalk stated it would also be helpful to ask the Building Official and Fire Marshall to identify their issues, as well as gain their perspective on how the process might be expedited. The Alliance agreed that this process should be a cooperative effort. Ms . Wolosyn stated she would like to invite Chris Olson, Director of Safety Services, to a future meeting. Ms. Brenengen confirmed that the Alliance would gather information from local businesses, contractors, the Chief Building Official, Fire Marshall, and Director of Safety Services to determine issues on how the permitting process is handled. Also, the Alliance will research cities with "best practices ." Once all the information is compiled, the Alliance will work with the Building & Safety Department to change the process. The members agreed with that course of action . Mr. Young asked how the Alliance would measure their success . Mr. Panetta suggested sending out a survey. Discussion ensued regarding the format of the survey, its audience, and how it would be distributed . Ms. Wolosyn suggested that the Alliance design its own letterhead and envelopes. The members agreed. Ms. Johnson stated she would e-mail a draft of the survey to the members. Mr. Rees asked for an updated roster with member's e- mail addresses . Ms. Johnson stated she would send that out as well . Ms. Guinther moved; Mr. Young seconded : THAT A SURVEY BE DEVELOPED FOR REVIEW BY ACE COVERING INDIVIDUAL'S EXPERIENCES WORKING WITH THE CITY IN THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS. Motion carried . Mr. Ta y lor stated one of his staff is designing a draft logo for the Alliance to review. Ms. Johnson suggested submitting a press release to the Englewood Herald introducing the Alliance to the community; the members agreed . Ms. Brenengen recommended a press release in The Villager as well; the Alliance agreed . 2 • • Ill. BUSINESS SURVEY Ms. Johnson directed the member's attention to the e-mail included in their packet regarding the City conducting a business survey and the cost. Discussion ensued. The All iance agreed it would be a useful tool. IV. EVENTS Ms. Johnson reminded the Alliance of the Boards and Commissions Appreciation Night on August 30 at Cushing Park starting at 6:00 p.m . The event is an ice cream social and members are encouraged to bring their families. Ms. Johnson asked the Alliance to contact her on whether or not they would be attending. V. E-GOVERNMENT Mr. Flaherty and Mr. Ingle presented a slide show on e-government setting forth its purpose, goals, and f unction . The y also discussed the various obstacles the City faces with implementation. VI. ADIOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1 :20 p .m . Nancy F nton, Recording Secretary 3