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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Wedn~sday April 9, 1980
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Allen, Artzberger, Glenn, Holthaus, Kaufman, Mausolf,
Maxwell, Neal, Robohm.
Coleman, Gasson
Keller, C. Thompson, D. Thompson
Bev Bradshaw, Gordon Close, Paul Kells, Doran Whitaker,
Jamie Fitzpatrick, Terry Crow, Lloyd Craft, Bob Pearson,
Howard Olson, Roland Muhrer, Pam Manning, Kelly Oliver,
Gerri Ernst, Dorothy Romans, Kathye Thomas.
Board Chairman Kaufman called the meeting to order at 12:25 P.M.
The minutes of the March 26, 1980 Board of Directors meeting were approved as
published. Motion by Robohm, second by Allen. Motion carried.
Upon motion by Holthaus and second by Robohm the bills in the amount of $1,737. 46
were approved for payment. Mo ltion carried.
Gordon Close reported the organizing of the downtown business association was
proceeding very well. With each informational breakfast, attendance had almost
doubled. Bob Fearson, Attorney, has been engaged to file Articles of Incorporation~
A By-Laws committee is at work and the official formation meeting will be held
at 7:30 AM, Thursday, April 17 at 25 W. Girard, (formerly Englewood Stationary).
Board Chairman Kaufman next brought up for consideration the $9,000.00 seed
money proposal for the d.b.a. Board Member Holthaus stated her support for the
proposal. Council Board member Neal stated the City has tabled the consideration
by Council of a $3,000.00 request letter by Gordon Close to await the results
of the development authority funding. He also mentioned that at the present
time there is no official entity in existence to receive monies.
Board member Maxwell moved and Holthaus seconded the Motion of Intent to provide
seed money in the amount of $9,000.00 to the d.b.a. after it is officially
incorporated. Money to be paid at the rate of $1,000.00 per month for
six months and $500.00 per month for the succeeding six months. Motion carried.
Board member •Holt hau;:; reported I tha t the executive directors employment contract
and job description had been agreed upon by her committee and moved it be approved
by the Board. Second by Allen, Motion carried.
Board Attorney Crow reported he has been in contact with both the purchaser
Steven James and Doug Nutt, agent for the NOB partnership, sellers of 3448-50
S. Broadway. When the impending sale is consumated and goes of public record,
Earl Baughar, appraisor, is to review his appraisal and determine what changes
if any, should be made to his market evaluation. Based upon that information, it
will be determined by the Board whether to try to pargain again for the property
or request Council to pass a resolution beginning the process of eminent domain.
The March 26, 1980 letter from Public Service outlining the points to be included
in the negotiations for a purchase contract were discussed by the Board. Upon
motion by Board member Neal, second by Holthaus, the terms as stated in the letter
are generally acceptable, but protection from a call for a full cash payment
before the assessment district has been formed, should be negotiated as well
as some type of interest on the earnest money deposit should accrue to the
benefit of the E.D.D.A. Motion carried.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR ETING
Wednesday April 9, 1980
Kelly Oliver, E.D.D.A archit ct reviewed a preliminary sketch showing the mini-park
beginning at the walk-thru ad extending eastward through the parking lot. The
schematic design is to be pr sented for Board approval at the Special Board
Meeting April 23. The budget for construction will be ready for approval May 14
provided the plan is approved 4/23. Working drawings will be completed within 30
days of authorization to proceed. Board member Allen moved; Mausolf seconded,the
motion to accept the design proposal and time table for completion. Motion carried.
Transportation Committee Report. Roland Muhrer reported he is representing
Continental National Bank's interest in the discussions pertaining to Lite Rail
and downtown traffic. John Neal reported that the S. Santa Fe-West Hampden (285)
interchange design was not sufficient to handle future growth. There will be a
public lite rail meeting in the Community Room at City Hall at 7:00 PM Thursday,
April 24. At 5:00 PM, Monday, April 14, there is a City meeting with the Colorado
State Highway Department .in Conference Room A.
Under Chairman's Choice, Board Chairman Kaufman asked Board member Holthaus to chair
a nominating committee for the two board member terms that expire in June.
Judge Parkinson administered the oath of office to Jim Artzberger of Cinderella City
thus bringing the E.D.D.A. board to full membership.
The meeting adjourned at 1:50 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Secretary