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ENGLEWOOD DO\TNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, June 13, 1979
Board Members Present: Allen, Curry, Gasson, Glenn, Holthaus, Kaufman, Mann,
Mausolf, Maxwell, Robohm and Executive Director Keller
Board Members Absent: Coleman
Guests and Visitors: Jack Martin, Jim Chambers, Howard Olson, Hobart Moss,
Marvin Herzog, Bob Kramer, Rich Wanush, Dorothy Romans,
Marlys Duran, Robert Baldwin, Ralph Murphy, Bob
Brundage, Ed Cordova, Joe Lacy, Doug Nutt
A Waiver by Board members of Notice of Meeting for the May 16, 1979 meeting
was signed as there was no quorum present for the regular Board meeting so
those present called a Special meeting.
Minutes of the April 11, 25, 30 and May 16 meetings were approved as written
on motion by Allen, second by Glenn.
The Treasurer's report and bills to be paid in the amount of $585.08 was approved
as presented on motion by Maxwell and second by Holthaus. Motion carried.
Chairman Curry called for a ratification of the lease for the board office at
3535 S. Sherman. Motion by Allen, second by Maxwell. Motion carried.
Chairman Curry called for nominations from the Board members for the office of
Secretary of Board. Barbara Holthaus was nominated. Motion to close
nomination by Mausolf, second by Maxwell. Motion carried. The secretary
was instructed to cast an unanimous ballot for Holthaus.
The Executive Director respectfully requested the Board to create an executive
committee. The purpose being to offer more frequent communication from the
Board to the Director than the once monthly regular full Board meetings.
Motion by Glenn, second by Mausolf to appoint the office holder of Chairman,
Secretary and Treasurer to the Executive Committee on a trial basis for the
balance of 1979. The purpose of the temporary appointment was to review the
committee at a definite future date to determine what changes might be
beneficial from the experiences of the trial period. Motion carried.
Report of committe to suggest nominations for two Board member vacancies
which occur June 30, 1979 -Holthaus, Chairperson. The report listed four
nominees, present Board member John Maxwell, Gerri Von Frellick, Larry Stones
of Key Savings and Loan, Mary Joseph of Jean's Dress Shop. Motion by Kaufman,
second by Robohm to have a letter drafted by Chairman Curry to City Council
stating the the Board wishes to give first priority to retaining Board
member Maxwell. Second priority to Von Frellick, third priority to Larry
Stones and fourth priority to Mary Joseph. Motion carried.
Gordon Westcott of Westcott Advertising gave a brief summary of the Englewood
Square plan as conceived in 1970. Mr. Westcott is to provide xerox copies
of the studies and conclusions made by his firm to the E.D.D.A. as a beginning
point for future discussions on any future plan for the South Broadway area.
Martin Herzog stated he looked forward to working with E.D.D.A. on any develop-
ment program in the South Broadway retail district. He said his business
was to "Recycle" older commercial properties and that he had been successful on
similar properties on East Colfax. He reported only one vacancy at this time.
George Allen asked that he be added to his Real Estate Committee.
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The proposed inventory survey of all businesses in the EDDA district was
tabled on motion by Allen and second by Gasson. Motion carried.
Motion by Gasson, second by Robohm to express the Board's deep and sincere
appreciation to Chairman Curry for his devotion of many hours of hard work
in getting the E.D.D.A. to it's present point. Councilman Mann added his
thanks for himself and the City to Chairman Curry for his accomplishments
and gave it a triple A rating.
Chairman Curry responded with some suggestions for the Board to consider in
giving direction ot the Director and holding a one day meeting to thoroughly
look to what the E.0-.D.A. 's priorities are to be.
Former City Manager Joe Lacy expressed his willingness to meet with the Board
at a future date to offer comments about his past experiences in other cities
with development authorities.
The meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Secretary