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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-01-23 EDDA MINUTES• BRADFORD PUBLISH I NG CO ., OENVIIER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS SP.ECIAL MEETING Wednesday, January 23, 1980 Board Members Present: Coleman, Glenn, Holthaus, Kaufman, Mausolf, Neal, Robohm Board Members Absent: Allen, Gasson, Maxwell Staff Members Present: Keller, Thompson Guests and Visitors: Terry Crowe, Fred Dransfeldt, Howard Olson, Bill Canright, Richard Wanush, Oliver Giseburt, Don Williams, George Perrin, Tracy Laignelot, Pat Gill, Jim Mosier, Barbara Young, Samm Bassett, w. B. Rogers, Don Smith, Lee Bennett and Judge Louis Parkinson. Board Chairman Kaufman called the meeting to order at 12:25 p.m. Our "Good Guys" award was presented to Pat Gill and Tracy Laignelot for the rehabilitation and improvements made to 11 w. Hampden. The first floor being for office use, for their firm, Empress Realty, and the apartment units now ready for leasing on the second and third floors. Upon motion by Board member Robohm and second by Mausolf the minutes of the January 9, 1980 Regular Board meeting were approved as published. Motion carried. There was no Treasurer's report in the absence of Treasurer Gasson. Upon motion of Board member Robohm and second by Holthaus the bills in the amount of $550.14 were approved for payment. Motion carried. Board member Robohm reported the unanimous decision of the Architect/Theme Selection Committee to appoint Kelly Oliver of Oliver, Hellgren as architect for the Parking Lot, Walk-Thru, Mini-Park and Mini-Mall project on S. Lincoln. Upon motion by Board member Robohm and second by Glenn, the committees recommendation was adopted. Motion carried. Council representative John Neal was sworn in as an official Board member by Judge Louis Parkinson. A sincere welcome is given by all Board members and staff to John Neal. Board Chairman Kaufman referred agenda item 9, the T.H.K. and Harmon, O'Donnell, Henninger proposals to the Architectural/Theme Selection Committee for study and a report at the February 13, 1980 Regular Board meeting. Mr. Bill Canright of Rogers/Byerly presented for Board consideration a proposal for establishing a theme, some publicity and public relations suggestions, including a news letter and advertising. A copy is on file in the office for reference, attached to the official Board minutes. The Executive Director's memo to the Board members regarding the establishm.ent of a "Downtown Business Association" was next brought to the table for dis- cussion. Mr. Lee Bennett of the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry, gave a short review of past Englewood at the time he was Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and reinforced the concept that new building and parking lots alone will not bring prosperity to the business area. Howard Olson wished the Board to know that his letter of October 30, 1980 was not intended to be in any way a negative position. After a round robin of comment by the Board members and guests, Board member Robohm suggested tabling final consideration until the Regular Board meeting, February 13, 1980. Page 2 Board of Directors Januqry 23, 1980 Board Chairman Kaufman expressed a special thanks to former councilman Smith for his work on the Architectural Selection Committee and a special welcome to Don Williams and Oliver Giseburt for their interest in the E.D.D.A. Mr. Fred Dransfeldt stated his lack of confidence in the Board because of the recent property owner petition problem. Executive Director Keller explained the recent problem of land value escalation and its affect on the project. Also the Board determination to hire the architect and generate a set of plans to be priced out before coming back to the property owners for petition signature. Mr. Dransfeldt also asked if E.D.D.A. could do something about a sign directing people westbound on 285 into the downtown area via Hampden Avenue. Council Board member Neal expressed concern as to the length of delay in the petition process caused by the stopping to get drawings completed and construction bids before proceeding with the property owner petition process. Board Chairman Kaufman reminded the Board to be thinking of people-who would be best to recommend to Council to fill the Board member vacancy. Visitors, and former council members Williams and Giseburt volunteered to serve with the Executive Committee of the Board in meeting with the City to determine policy and proceedures regarding the ownership, operation and maintenance of the various projects proposed by E.D.D.A and accepted by Council. Mr. Giseburt also suggested the E.D.D.A broaden its base and invite people to participate from outside boundary limits of the Authority. Meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Secretary ' e RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Englewood Downtown Development Authority has adonted a plan for development within which the real estate located at 3448 South Broadway is an integral p a rt; and WHEREAS, said Authority, having had said property appraised and having attempted to negotiate its purchase without success; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVF.D, that the Englewood Dm,mtown Development Authority refer to the City Council of the City of Englewood the acquisition of said real estate through negotiation and purchase or exercise of its power of eminent domain .