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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-13 ACE MINUTES• • ALLIANCE FOR COMMERCE IN ENGLEWOOD February 13, 2003 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: Liaisons Present: Liaisons Absent: Staff: Guests : II. APPROVAL Of MINUTES Mr. Rees moved; Mr. Schalk seconded: Guinther, Panetta, Rees, Schalk, Taylor Ashenfelter, Van Der Zwaag Position Vacant McDermott Yurchick Jan Johnson, Business and Redevelopment Coordinator Darren Hollingsworth, Business Development Specialist Olga Wolosyn, Councilperson THAT THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 2003 BE APPROVED. Motion carried . Ill. BUSINESS REGISTRATION Ms. Johnson reviewed the memo to the Finance Department regarding business registrations which was enclosed in members' packets. The Finance Department will be taking the issue forward to City Council, who may then send it back to ACE for comments. IV. MARKETING MATERIALS Ms. Johnson distributed a draft ACE brochure and discussed the use of members' e-mail addresses in the brochure. The audience for the brochure is businesses looking to relocate to Englewood, as well as existing businesses. The finalized brochure will also be placed on the kiosk outside of the Community Devel opment Department. Mr. Taylor stated it would be a good addition to the Chamber's welcome packet. The brochure should be finalized for the March meeting. • • V. RECOGNITIONS Chair Panetta congratulated Ms. Johnson for receiving the City of Englewood Employee of the Year Award, and Mr. Hollingsworth for being nominated. He further thanked Mr. Schalk for donating the Gothic Theatre for the Chamber's event. Ms. McDermott expressed her appreciation to the City and ACE for their participation. Congratulations also went to Mr. Rees who received the Chamber Member of the Year award. Chair Panetta also congratulated Mr. Taylor on being elected Vice Chair and Mr. Rees' appointment to voting member status from alternate member status. Chair Panetta distributed a copy of an article in the Denver Business Journal written by Mr. Van Der Zwaag and another article in the January 28, 2003 edition of the Rocky Mountain News discussing a program that helps employers find workers. VI. REPORTS Staff and Commissioners reviewed the 2002 Catalyst Report, 2002 Enterprise Report, and the 2002 Economic Prospect Report. Mr. Taylor stated he appreciated seeing the memo on the Commission 's accomplishments and stated he would like to see a running list of items that ACE is focusing on . He stated one of the Commission 's suggestions last year was to move the Old Time Fair closer to Broadway. He asked if it was still something the Commission was pursuing. Mr. Schalk stated he talked with Parks and Recreation Commission last year and would talk to them again regarding this year. Ms. Wolosyn stated the Fair was only going to be for one day this year . Mr. Ta y lor asked for an update on the Building Code regulations and processes. ACE expressed their continued interest in understanding ways to assist businesses through the permitting process . Ms. Johnson stated the Unified Development Code will be going to City Council in late summer . Mr. Rees stated the Commission needs to review it before it goes to City Council. Ms. Johnson stated the UDC is currently revising the residential portion. The Commission will have input once the business revisions start, such as signage, parking, uses, etc. 2 • • VII. AL TERNA TE VACANCY Chair Panetta stated two applications were received for the alternate position. Mr. Taylor stated he knew of someone who was very interested in applying but has not had time to submit the application. Discussion ensued . Chair Panetta moved; Mr. Schalk seconded: TO TABLE THEIR RECOMMENDATION ON AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE MARCH MEETING. Motion carried. Chair Panetta urged members to talk to people who might be interested in serving on ACE. VIII. COMMENTS & EVENTS Ms. Johnson stated she is nominating ACE for volunteer of the year through Economic Development Council of Colorado. Also , Mr. Hollingsworth is working on an application for the Economic Development Administration regarding the CityCenter project. Ms. Johnson stated the kiosk is in fabrication and should be installed within the next few months. Ms. McDermott stated the Chamber is actively looking for a new Executive Director. The position will begin part-time with the hope of moving to a full-time position. The Taste of Englewood is scheduled for April. IX. ADIOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1 :00 p.m . 3