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ALLIANCE FOR COMMERCE IN ENGLEWOOD
October 14, 2010
I. CALL TO ORDER
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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, Chair
Lonborg presiding.
Present:
Absent:
Lonborg, Vasilas, Schalk, Champion, Calonder
Knoth (Alternate)
Sarconi
Also present: Joe Jefferson , City Council Liaison
Jim Woodward, Mayor
Colleen Mello, Englewood Chamber of Commerce
Bryan Slekes, Economic Development Specialist, City of Denver
Business Improvement District Board Members
Nicole Jarman , HobNob Events
Staff present: Alan White, Community Development Director
Darren Hollingsworth, Economic Development Coordinator
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 9, 2010
Chair Lonborg stated that the Minutes of September 9, 2010 were to be considered for
approva l. It was determined there was a quorum . Chair Lonborg asked if there were any
changes or adjustments to the Minutes. There were none.
Vasilas moved :
Schalk seconded: THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2010 BE APPROVED AS WRITIEN.
The motion carried unanimously.
11. ACE BUSINESS
GUEST SPEAKER FROM DENVER'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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Mr. Schalk introduced Mr. Bryan Slekes, Economic Development Specialist with the City of
Denver. Mr. Slekes discussed the Small Business Lending Programs he oversees for the City
of Denver. The programs provide "gap" financing for businesses that are looking to expand
or start up. They are funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program . Before the
downturn in the economy Denver was receiving $4 to $5 million dollars annua ll y; this year
with the help of other fund in g about $3.5 million wil l be available. He distributed a
brochure detailing the programs and a map showing the target areas.
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He noted the City of Denver is an entitlement city and as such are able to get money
directly from the Federal Government. Mayor Woodward said the City of Englewood must
go through Arapahoe County to obtain CDBG funds and the County Commissioners must
approve the use . Englewood's portion has typically been $150,000. Mr. Slekes also
provided information on Denver's Workforce Development program.
Mr. Slekes held a question and answer session with ACE members.
Chair Lonborg thanked Mr. Slekes for his presentation. Mr. Slekes exited the meeting.
CITY FINANCIAL UPDATE
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Director White distributed a chart listing stimulus program grants the City has applied for.
Chair Lonborg asked Staff if Englewood 's allocation of CDBG money coming from
Arapahoe County is based on per capita and if Englewood is getting what they are suppos e
to be getting. Director White said the allocation has been stable at $150,000 per year for
several yea rs . It is based upon low and moderate income population, not total population.
Chair Lonborg asked how the City decided to spend the money on housing as opposed to
business development or economic development. Director White said Staff takes the
requests to City Council and they decide what is approved. The possibility of funding
different projects in the future was discussed .
Chair Lonborg said she would like to continue the discussion at the next meeting. She
asked "a re we reall y here for business"? Could some of the money allocated to affordable
housing be spent on eco nomic development and programs for the businesses that are
here?
Chair Lonborg said she would like ACE to have a conversation to figure out what we should
be doing regardless of whether or not there is funding for it; come up with some different
kinds of programs and determine if they are then worth considering asking for funding.
BID DISCUSSION REGARDING 2011 DOWNTOWN EVENT
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The Business Improvem ent District (BID ) discussed the proposed event they would like to
hold in downtown Englewood in early summer 2011. He introduced, Nicole Jarman , the
eve nt coordinator. The BID requested assistance from the City.
Schalk moved :
Champion seconded : THE ALLIANCE FOR COMMERCE IN ENGLEWOOD SUPPORTS
THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN HOLDING AN
EVENT IN 2011.
• The motion carried unanimously.
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Lonborg moved:
Schalk seconded: HAVING ADOPTED SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT, THE ALLIANCE
FOR COMMERCE IN ENGLEWOOD ENCOURAGES THE
ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL TO SUPPORT THE BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN THEIR ENDEAVOR TO HOLD A
LARGE SCALE EVENT IN 2011 .
The motion carried unanimously.
Chair Lonborg thanked the BID board for attending and hoped there cou ld be more joint
meetings as she believes ACE and the BID share a v i sion and an agenda for the City.
No further business was brought forth for cons id eration. The meeting was adjourned at
1 :11 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2010.
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Barbara KreckloW,eCOrding Secretary
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