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ALLIANCE FOR COMMERCE IN ENGLEWOOD
July 11, 2002
I. Call to Order
The Alliance for Commerce in Englewood meeting was called to order at 11 :40 a.m. in the
City Council Conference Room of Englewood Civic Center, Vice Chair Ashenfelter
presiding.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Alternate Member Absent:
Liaison Members Present:
Staff:
Guests:
II. Approval of Minutes
Ashenfelter, Guinther, Panetta, Schalk, Taylor, Young
Van Der Zwaag
Rees
Brenengen, Yurchick
Jan Johnson, Business and Redevelopment Coordinator
Darren Hollingsworth, Business Development Specialist
Lance Smith, Chief Building Official
Michael Flaherty, Assistant City Manager
Councilperson Olga Wolosyn
Anne Ricker, Leland Consulting Group
Vice Chair Ashenfelter asked that the Minutes of June 13, 2002 be considered for approval.
Mr. Schalk moved;
Mr. Panetta seconded:
THAT THE MINUTES OF JUNE 13, 2002 BE APPROVED.
Motion carried.
Ill. Business Forum Action Plan
The Commission discussed the synthesis of the June 24 meeting, as well as the outline for
the presentation to City Council on August 5. The Commission also discussed how the
action items would be integrated into the rewrite of the Comprehensive Plan. Discussion
ensued regarding the importance of a vision statement in the Comprehensive Plan. Ms .
Johnson stated the goal is for the Comprehensive Plan to be adopted by the end of the
• year . She stated she would send members a copy of the draft Business and Employment
Section of the Comprehensive Plan.
IV. City Council Study Session
Ms. Ricker stated she and Mr. Tom Miller of National Research Center met to ensure the
presentations on the business forums and the business surveys were compatible, concise
and would present an overall picture for ACE and the Council at the Study Session. Ms.
Brenengen stated the Chamber would inform surrounding businesses of the August 5
meeting via fax. Discussion ensued regarding the format and anticipated outcomes of the
meeting.
V. ISO Ratings and Insurance Rates
Mr. Smith discussed the City's ISO rating, what affected that rating, and inquired whether
businesses' insurance carriers looked at that rating to determine the company's insurance
rates . Discussion ensued . The Commission decided to invite different commercial
insurance carriers to a future meeting to discuss this issue. Mr. Smith stated that the issue
was tentatively scheduled before City Council on August 19.
VI. Review of Accomplishments
• Ms . Johnson distributed a memo regarding the Commission's accomplishments within the
last year. She asked the Commission for their input. Mr. Taylor stated it was important to
distinguish between what the Commission had actualli accomplished and items they only
reviewed. Discussion ensued. Ms. Johnson stated she would make the corrections and
would forward the memo to City Council with copies to the members .
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VII. Other Business
The Commission discussed the format of a business newsletter as well as the best delivery
method for that newsletter.
Vice Chair Ashenfelter reviewed the policy regarding election of officers, and stated
elections would be held at the August meeting.
Ms. Johnson stated there is a RTD public meeting scheduled for July 23 in the Community
Room at 6:00 p.m.
VIII. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m .
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