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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-03-12 EDDA MINUTES• BRADFORD PUBLISH I NG C O ., D E N V ER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING Wednesday March 12, 1980 Board Members Present: Allen, Gasson, Glenn, Holthaus, Kaufman, Mausolf, Maxwell, Neal and Robohrn Board Members Absent: Staff Members Present: Guests & Visitors: Coleman Keller, Thompson Ginny Howe, Gordon Close, Rosemary LaPorta, Ralph Murphy, Howard Olson, Bill Steele, Jim Artzberger, Andy McCown, Rich Wanush, Bob Voth, Bill Pendleton, Kelly Oliver, Kathye Thomas, Suzanne Fisher, Terry Crow, Steve Cowperthwaite, and Harold Rust. Board Chairman Kaufman called the meeting to order at 12:28 PM. Upon motion by Board member Neal and second by Glenn, the minutes of the Regular Board meeting of February 13, and the Special Board Meeting minutes of February 27, 1980 were approved as published. Motion carried. Treasurer Gasson had no report for this meeting. Upon motion by Board member Allen and second by Neal, the bills in the amount of $1,054.66 were approved for payment. Motion carried. Board Chairman Kaufman reviewed the results of the meeting of the Executive Committee of the E.D.D.A and Chamber of Commerce. Each organization to support an attempt to find volunteers among the business community who are willing to serve in the formation of a business organization. No seed money is to be provided by either organization. (This has not been brought before the full E.D.D.A. Board for consideration). M:f. Kaufman made an appeal to those present for volunteers, but none responded. Board member Holthaus reported on the status of the Executive Director contract by stating it was in the hands of the Board Attorney Terry Crow for final drafting. She also reviewed the job description for the Executive Director and Staff. Mel BeVirt, Director of Employee relations and Rich Wanush have been assisting ·in the formation of .employee policies. City Manager McCown stated that he felt the Authority could make whatever employee monetary and benefit agree- ment so long as no specific length of term was stated. Board member Allen reported the Committee to select a professional consultant for market and economic research has chosen Browne, Bortz and Coddington. Motion by Allen, second by Holthaus. Motion carried. The Committee is to meet with BBC and attempt to negotiate the final cost and contract terms. Board Chairman Kaufman brought for discussion the status of the acquisition of a property to serve as a "walk-thru". At the Board Executive Committee meeting, Attorney Crow was asked to write letters to the sellers and purchaser of 3448-50 S. Broadway to determine if, in fact, the property has been sold. Kelly Oliver, E.D.D.A. architect, reviewed some preliminary sketches showing a change in location of the "mini-park" to the walk-thru portion of the parking lot plus some sketches of other possible locations of the walk-thru and its relation to the parking lot. Page 2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting March 12, 1980 The question of what constitutes a "substantial" modification of an approved plan of development was discussed and all present felt the relocation of the walk-thru and mini-park would not require a rehearing by Council. Board member Robohm reported on the offer to the E.D.D.A. of 3460 S. Broadway as a possible walk-thru building. Motion by Board member Neal, second by Holthaus to engage Earl Baughar to prepare an M.A.I. appraisal of 3460 S. Broadway and have a report ready for the Special Board meeting March 26, 1980. Under "Board Chairman's Choice" Mr. Kaufman acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Chamber of Commerce expressing thanks for hosting the executive committees meeting and expressing cooperation with the E.D.D.A. "Board Member's Choice" Ms. Holthaus stated she was happy to see several downtown business people attending the Board meeting. Mr. Kaufman added his word of support and concern to find the proper person to lead the business association. Under "Executive Director's Choice" Mr Keller reported communication from Jack Poole, Chairman of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission. See copy attached. A plat of the proposed park improvement south of Dry Creek and west of South Broadway was distributed to each Board member. Copies of the write up in the I.D.E.A. publication pertaining to the Denver Platte River improvements were distributed. Director Keller requested permission to attend the I.D.E.A. Executive Development Institutes to be held in April at Alexandria, Virginia. No action was taken. Mr. Gordon Close, Melody Music, requested the floor and asked Chairman Kaufman to elaborate on the deci.sion of the Executive Committees regarding the Business Association. Mr. Close asked Mr. Kaufman if the E.D.D.A. and the Chamber of Commerce were not going to provide some type of leadership. Mr. Kaufman stated that the E.D.D.A. and the Chamber of Commerce would be most supportive, but the two entities felt it would be best to encourage the merchants to organize on their own. Rosemary LaPorta questioned who was responsible for City spending of money for park improvement, when it could be used for store building improvement on S. Broadway. Ms. LaPorta also questioned the effectiveness of the Chamber of Commerce and received a response from Mr. Howard Olson, Executive Director. Mr. Olson stated that that Chamber of Commerce was an organization to promote the area, provide help to existing busipess, but not advertising and promotions for the area. This was not their area of expertise. Therefore, he felt that the merchants needed to band together and perform these tasks. The meeting adjourned at 1:40 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Secretary