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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.
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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.
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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 .
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