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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-07-13 ACE MINUTES• • I. ALLIANCE FOR COMMERCE IN ENGLEWOOD July 13, 2006 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Alliance for Commerce in Englewood (ACE) was called to order at 11 :40 a.m. in the City Council Conference Room of the Englewood Civic Center, Vice Chair Schalk presiding. Present: Schalk, Vasi las, Panetta, Verbeck, Longborg, Guinther (entered at 11 :so) Absent: McDermott (excused) Also present: Jim Woodward, City Council Representative Katie Mendel, Chamber Representative Olga Wolosyn, Mayor Staff present: Robert Simpson, Community Development Director Darren Hollingsworth, Economic Development Coordinator John Voboril, Planner Nancy Fenton, Executive Assistant APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 18, 2006 Vice Chair Schalk stated that the Minutes of May 18, 2006 were to be considered for approval. Vasilas moved: Guinther seconded: The Minutes of May 18, 2006 be approved as written . . The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Panetta asked if the cluster meetings had been held in June. Mr. Hollingsworth stated that would be covered later in the meeting. ACE REAPPOINTMENTS Mr. Schalk thanked Mr. Verbeck and Ms . Guinther for continuing to serve on the ACE committee. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPRECIATION NIGHT • Mr. Hollingsworth distributed a memo inviting all members to the Annual Board, Commission and Authority Appreciation Night to be held in Centennial Park on Monday, August 28, 2006. 1 • • • Mayor Wolosyn stated the Chairs of each Board, Commission and Authority have been asked to say a few words about what their organization does at this year's gathering. II. ACE BUSINESS "ARTABOUT" ENGLEWOOD Ms. Fenton provided an update on the Artabout to be held on Saturday, August 51 " and distributed posters and a pamphlet to all members. She stated there will be a preview of the artwork in the library from July 1 t" to July 28t"· Ms. Fenton thanked the business community for their support and noted Mr. Verbeck from Mile High Coffee is sponsoring the event. Ms. Guinther offered to display the information on a marquee sign. Ms . Mendel asked Ms. Fenton how many Dining Guides she would like . Ms. Fenton said they would like 100. Vice Chair Schalk stated the art around Englewood is awesome. PROPOSAL TO CONDUCT SMALL AREA PLAN Mr. Voboril gave a presentation on the Small Area Plan for the Swedish Hospital area. He reviewed numerous sites in the area. He stated the project will be divided into three phases : Phase I: Phase II: Phase Ill: Current Conditions, Issues Identification Visioning, Goals and Objectives Review of Potential Policies and Strategies After that comes the formal adoption process. The process starts with a public hearing before the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission, and continues at a second meeting in which the Commission formally declares Findings of Fact and makes a motion to forward the small area plan document to City Council with a recommendation for adoption. The plan will then be presented to City Council at a Council Study Session. City Council will then make a formal decision to adopt the plan by resolution at a regular City Council Meeting. Discussion ensued. Mr. Simpson stated the Small Area Plan will be presented to City Council on July 24tt'. Mr. Woodward asked about the status of Mason Square. Mr. Simpson stated they are in the process of re-submitting due to the fact some of their financing fell through . It should be re- submitted mid-August with construction to begin in the fall . Mr. Simpson discussed the possibility of conducting a hotel study. The last study was done in 2002. 2 • • • Vice Chair Schalk asked if there were any more questions regarding the Small Area Plan . There were none. PROJECT STATUS UPDATE Mr. Simpson reviewed redevelopment, housing, planning and economic development. He also gave an update on the City's revenue picture. Redevelopment projects reviewed included the Acoma project, Bates Station, Kent Place, Wal -Mart expansion, COOT properties, Swedish Hospital expansion and Englewood Marketplace. Planning issues discussed were parking, including parking along Broadway, Broadway and transit zoning and signage, not only city-wide but also in the CityCenter area. The economic development discussion included marketing the vacant space in the Baily's building, an employer retention study, cluster study, retail workshop and catalyst program . The Broadway corridor from Hampden to Belleview was discussed (i .e., vacancies and landscaping) . BID UPDATE Mr. Vasilas thanked Mr. Hollingsworth for the very informative BID memorandum he provided all ACE members. Mr. Vasilas stated the BID is a reality. He thanked the City Clerks for being so cooperative and helpful in the BID process. He stated there will be one more hearing and then it goes to the ballot in the November election. Mr. Vasilas thanked Mr. Hollingsworth for his assistance and hard work on the BID. He also thanked Mr. Voboril for providing the addresses for the mailings . Vice Chair Schalk asked if there were any further questions or comments. Mayor Wolosy n reminded Mr. Hollingsworth to discuss the cluster meetings held June 13th through 16th. Mr. Hollingsworth stated the cluster meetings for automotive, business support services, life sciences and manufacturing were held on those days . The construction meeting will be held on August 2"d. After the report is received it will be brought to Council and ACE for review. 111. COMMENTS & EVENTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Ms. Mendel stated the golf tournament will be held on July 17th . The Taste of Englewood will be held in conjunction with the car show on September gtt', but a location has not been finalized. 3 • Mayor Wolosyn stated Council decided not to close Broadway or slow traffic for the car show. Council also decided not to place barriers on Broadway, although Public Works will look at the issue and may decide for safety purposes some barriers are needed . The Acoma parking lot will be available for use on the day of the car show. Mr. Schalk again stated he would take care of the insurance requirements. Mr. Simpson stated Mr. Hollingsworth will be the City contact person if there are questions. Mayor Wolosyn thanked Mr. Vasilas for attending a City Council meeting and voicing an opinion. ACE MEMBERS There were no further comments STAFF COMMENTS There were no further comments. No further business was brought forth for consideration. The meeting was adjourned at 1:10p.m. • Barbara Krecklow, ecording Secretary • 4 • UPCOMING ITEMS • Business Cluster Study Update • BID Update • Car Show • Board and Commission Appreciation Night • Artabout Englewood • • 5