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ALLIANCE FOR COMMERCE IN ENGLEWOOD
December 12, 2002
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Alliance for Commerce in Englewood meeting was called to order at 11 :35 a.m. in the
City Council Conference Room of Englewood Civic Center, Chair Panetta presiding.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Alternate Present:
Liaison Present:
Staff:
Guests :
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Guinther moved;
Mr. Schalk seconded:
Guinther, Panetta, Schalk, Van Der Zwaag
Ashenfelter, Taylor, Young
Rees
McDermott, Yurchick
Robert Simpson , Director of Community Development
Jan Johnson , Business and Redevelopment Coordinator
Darren Hollingsworth, Business Development Specialist
Lance Smith , Chief Building Official
THAT THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 7, 2002 BE APPROVED.
Motion carried .
Ill. CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
The members discussed the presentation to City Council on November 12 . The members
stated they were disappointed they did not receive more feedback from City Council.
IV. BUSINESS REGISTRATION
Ms. Johnson stated the Zoning Ordinance is currently being revised and the issue of a
business registration for all Englewood businesses will be brought to the Commission at
next month 's meeting. Ms. Johnson stated there were various pros and cons to such a
registration. Ms. Johnson asked the members to consider how this registration would
benefit businesses as well as the City. Discussion ensued . Mr. Van Der Zwaag asked staff
to investigate utilizing the Secretary of State 's database . Various members of the
Commission voiced their initial opposition to a business registration.
• v. WORK PROGRAM
The Commission reviewed the draft work program. Ms. Johnson stated she and Mr. Rees
are working on a broker forum for the first quarter of 2003. The purpose of the forum is to
gather information on how Englewood is perceived. Members asked staff to provide them
with a copy of a typical marketing package that is sent to businesses.
VI. ELECTIONS
Chair Panetta thanked Mr. Van Der Zwaag for his efforts as Chair. Chair Panetta asked the
members to consider who should be the new Vice Chair. Discussion ensued. The
members decided to table the m~.tter until the January meeting.
VII. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
Mr. Simpson provided the Commission with updates on the Unified Development Code.
Phase I adoption is scheduled for June 2003. The Commission will be asked for their
input and review as the project moves into Phase II which will deal with more difficult
issues affecting the business community, such as signage, parking, landscaping, etc.
VIII. UPDATES
Ms. Johnson distributed a memo regarding business regulations in other metro cities
regarding pawn shops, day labor, and other similar businesses. Discussion ensued. Mr.
Simpson stated Community Development hired Leland Consulting to conduct a three-
month planning study of South Broadway.
Ms. McDermott introduced herself to the Commission, and thanked them for the
opportunity to represent the Englewood Chamber of Commerce. Ms. McDermott
updated the Commission on the reorganization of the Chamber and stated the Chamber is
still a viable entity.
Ms. McDermott invited the Commission to the Chamber's gala on February 4, 2003 at the
Gothic Theatre. She also reminded the members of the Chamber's holiday event at The
Alexan that evening.
The Commission reviewed a draft copy of the marketing CD.
IX. ADIOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1 :05 p.m.
• Nancy F nton, Recording Secretary
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