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ALLIANCE FOR COMMERCE IN ENGLEWOOD
April 11, 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. Due to excused absence of
Chair Van Der Zwaag and Vice Chair Ashenfelter, staff Jan Johnson was drafted to preside.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Alternate Members Present:
Liaison Members Present:
Staff:
Guests:
Guinther, Panetta, Schalk, and Taylor
Ashenfelter, Van Der Zwaag, and Young
Rees
Brenengen, Yurchick
Jan Johnson, Business and Redevelopment Coordinator
Darren Hollingsworth, Business Development Specialist
Lauri Dannemiller, Senior Manager
Lance Smith, Chief Building Official
Councilperson Olga Wolosyn
Lawrence Argent, Artist
Robert Gnaegy, TaCito Design
David Hemsi, TaCito Design
II. Entryport Art/Image Enhancement
Lauri Dannemiller, Senior Manager of Community Development, provided a brief overview
on the entryport art/image enhancement project which is part of the South Broadway
Action Plan. Four entryports into the City will be identified by art with one artist designing
all four pieces. Each entryport will have a different look but similar theme. This information
will be presented to City Council on May 6 and the committee will be seeking approval for
implementation. Councilperson Wolosyn explained the committee's process in selecting
the artist and the art piece for the entryport. Mr. Argent proceeded to describe the piece
and his concept for designing it. He also described the physical characteristics of the art
and stated it would be lit at night. Ms. Brenengen raised the question of safety. Ms.
Dannemiller stated the committee worked with the City's traffic engineer for six months
and safety is a very high priority. Mr. Gnaegy explained the signage portion of the
entryport art and reiterated there would be a total of four entryport art pieces which will
provide a unified image. Ms. Dannemiller stated the project has been budgeted for four
years; one entryport implemented each year. Discussion ensued. Ms. Dannemiller thanked
the members for their time and support of the project, and encouraged them to attend the
May 6 City Council meeting.
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Ill. Approval of Minutes
Ms. Johnson stated that both Chair Van Der Zwaag and Vice Chair Ashenfelter called
indicating they would be unable to attend the meeting do to business conflicts. Mr.
Panetta stated the last sentence on page one of the Minutes should read: " ... survey will
also be online ... "
Mr. Panetta moved;
Mr. Schalk seconded:
TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 14, 2002, MINUTES AS AMENDED.
Motion carried.
IV. Business Survey
Ms. Johnson stated that 2,269 surveys were mailed to Englewood businesses. National
Research Corporation is still collecting data. Mr . Rees and Mr. Panetta stated they did not
receive a survey . Extra business surveys were given to Mr . Rees and Mr. Panetta with
apologies for the oversight.
v. Business Forums
Ms. Johnson stated there has been a strong response to the business forums. There are still
a few vacancies on the different forums, and Ms. Johnson asked for suggested business
owners to contact. She explained that each forum would meet three times. She stated the
business forums are a follow through of the South Broadway Action Plan and the
information derived from the forums will be the Alliance's work plan for the next few years.
Ann Ricker of Leland Consulting will be facilitating each forum.
Mr. Schalk stated it would be helpful to have Larry Fullerton participate in the forums since
he is the developer for the General Iron Works redevelopment. Ms. Brenengen suggested
Sam Kauffman and Scott Manley .
VI. Liquor Licensing
Councilperson Wolosyn provided background on the issue of distancing liquor stores
within Englewood.
VII. Contractor Survey Cards
Councilperson Yurchick stated he asked the Building Department to revise the format of
the contractor survey cards and the information is for their internal use. Discussion ensued .
Mr. Smith stated City Council would be provided with a report regarding the survey cards.
The members asked that they receive a copy of the report as well.
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VIII. Other Business
Ms. Johnson stated she was interested in starting an Englewood Business Expansion and
Retention group.
Mr. Rees suggested moving the meeting to a different time since it appeared it was difficult
for members to attend during the lunch hour. Discussion ensued. Ms. Johnson stated she
would send e-mail to the members to gather their input on a meeting time.
Ms. Brenengen stated there was a Transportation Plan Open House at 4:30 p.m. in the
Community Room. She also mentioned there was a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3384
South Broadway at 5:00 p.m. Ms. Brenengen further stated that the name "Old Town
Englewood" would be proposed to Council at the April 15 meeting. The Taste of
Englewood will be held May 16 at the Englewood Civic Center Community Room and
atrium . Ms. Brenengen stated she had tickets for the event.
Ms. Johnson also stated that there was a public information meeting regarding the General
Iron Works redevelopment on April 1 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Englewood Civic Center
Community Room .
x. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1 :OOPM.
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