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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.
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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