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ALLIANCE FOR COMMERCE IN ENGLEWOOD
July 14, 2011
Minutes and audio are available at:
http://www.englewoodgov.org/Index .aspx ?page=77 l
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
Sarconi presiding.
Present:
Absent:
Schalk, Sarconi, Champion, Calonder (entered 11 :s2), Knoth, Lind
Whyte (alternate)
Weinberger, Vasilas
Also present: Joe Jefferson, City Council Liaison
Colleen Mello, Englewood Chamber of Commerce
Rosemarie Cavral
Staff present: Alan White, Community Development Director
Darren Hollingsworth, Economic Development Coordinator
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 14, 2011
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Chair Sarconi stated that the Minutes of April 14, 2011 were to be considered for approval.
It was determined there was a quorum. Chair Sarconi asked if there were any changes or
adjustments to the Minutes. There were none.
Lind moved :
Knoth seconded: THE MINUTES OF APRIL 14, 2011 BE APPROVED AS WRITIEN
The motion carried unanimously.
May 12, 2011
Chair Sarconi stated that the Minutes of May 12, 2011 were to be considered for approval.
It was determined there was a quorum. Chair Sarconi asked if there were any changes or
adjustments to the Minutes. There were none.
Lind moved:
Knoth seconded : THE MINUTES OF MAY 12, 2011 BE APPROVED AS WRITIEN .
The motion carried unanimously.
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INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS
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Mr. Lind and Mr. Whyte introduced themselves .
II. ACE BUSINESS
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ROLES AND GOALS OF ACE
Mr. Hollingsworth reviewed the role of ACE. It was formed in 2000 and consisted of 7
members. Recently City Council increased the membership to 9. He reviewed the top three
goals that ACE had established at a past meeting.
ACE discussed various ways to reach their goals. Chair Sarconi said she liked the new
Community Development Monthly Update.
OVERVIEW OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
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Mr. Hollingsworth reviewed the City's current business assistance programs.
Ill. PUBLIC COMMENT
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There was no public comment.
IV. COMMENTS
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Ms. Mello provided an update on Chamber events:
1. Free haircuts for students in Englewood and Sheridan will be given on
August 14th from 12 to 4 at 333 W Hampden Ave.
2. The next After Hours event will be held next Tuesday.
3. The Susan G. Kamen Race for the Cure is asking for c1t1es to
participate in advertising this year's event to be held in October. The Chamber is looking
into turning the water pink in the fountain by the City offices and placing pink ribbons
around trees in the city.
BID COMMENTS
Mr. Vasilas was not present. Mr. Schalk provided an update on the Eats and Beats event
that took place on June 25th. He stated there was a decent turn out and anticipates it will be
held again next year . Mr. Jefferson said the City is considering providing some funding for
the event in the future or even currently.
STAFF COMMENTS
Mr. Hollingsworth had nothing further to present.
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mr. Jefferson stated City Council would like ACE's comments regarding billboard signage
within the City. They asked that the topic be placed on a future meeting agenda.
ACE COMMENTS
Mr. Knoth asked what Complete Streets was. He saw a flyer at the Eats and Beats event.
Director White stated it was a project the City had been awarded a grant for from Tri-
County. It is a project th a t looks at how the City can improve pedestrian and transit
movements along Broadway and Old Hampden.
V. UPCOMING ACE BUSINESS
a . The next meeting is scheduled for August 11 , 2011.
No further business was brought forth for consideration. The meeting was adjourned at
1 :08 p.m.
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