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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-05-28 EDDA MINUTES-· BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO ., DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTIIORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday, May 28, 1980 Board Members Present: Board Members Absent: Staff Members Present: Guests and Visitors: Allen, Artzberger, Coleman, Glenn, Kaufman, Mausolf, Neal, Robohm Gasson, Holthaus Keller, C. Thompson, R. Thompson Mike Miller, Bob Voth, Kelly Oliver, Howard Olson, Jim Chambers, David Pipkin, Jimmy Curnes, Rich Wanush, Andy Mccown, Ralph Murphy, John Gunyou, Bud Brady, Jim Mosier. Board Chairman Kaufman called the meeting to order at 12:15-PM. After the introduction of guests and visitors, Andy Mccown, City Manager, announced the appointment of Rich Wanush as the new Assistant City Manager. Congratulations and best wishes for his new job from the Board were expressed by Board Chairman Kaufman, as well as appreciation and good wishes to Jimmy Curnes as he leaves to join Mission Viejo in their Douglas County project. Rich stated that he intended to continue to attend Board meetings and be active in the Authority as he had in the past. City Manager McCown stated that the appointment of the former Community Development Director to the Assistant City Manager position was done to evidence the concern of the City with their support for downtown and its development. Bob Voth, Vice President of d.b.a./ENGLEWOOD reported membership now stands at 25. Their first promotion will be MUSIC DAYS, June 5,6,7 in the area of Acoma between Hampden and Girard and on the west side of S. Broadway in the 3300 block. Kelly Oliver reported updated construction estimates as follows: Parking lot -$86,445 up from $61,006 Mini-Park -$35,754 up from $28,421 Walk-thru exterior -$26, 676 up from $20,000 Walk-thru interior -$35,600 up from $35,000 TOTAL INCREASE $40,048 Mike Miller, representing the Rocky :t-buntain Jewelry & Gift Exchange, 3400 S. Broadway explained to the Board the new business concept and fee structure planned for the old J.C. Penney building. Upon arrival of Board members Allen and Glenn, the Board now has a quorm. The minutes of the May 14, 1980 Regular Board meeting and the May 20, 1980 Special meeting were approved as published. :t-btion by Bo.ard member Robohm, second by Neal. Motion carried. Bills in the amount of $41,383.05 were presented for approval to be paid. Upon motion by Board member Allen, second by Mausolf. Motion carried. The budget committee met Tuesday, May 20 and reviewed the bills not approved at the May 14 meeting and reported to the Board that individual bills will still be submitted for approval and that the full amount of the obligation shown on the purchase order requisition was for budgeting and encumbering in the accounting system. The report of the Real Estate Committee re:3470 S. Broadway was discussed and upon motion by B6ard member Allen, second by Glenn, the following recommendation is adopted. Motion carried. "Because of the sellers condition for purchase of the vacant land in the 3400 block of S. Lincoln, that the building and land at 3470 S. Broadway also be purchased as a package, the disposal of 3470 S. Broadway becomes necessary." "It is the recommendation of this committee that the disposal of this property be handled on a sealed bid basis. In the event that the City of Englewood becomes the purchaser, the EDDA Board requests that they consider using this method of disposal." -- Page 2 BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday May 28, 1980 ee "The minimum bid price shall be the property cost plus the expenses incurred by the Authority in appraisal, survey, attorney and miscellaneous fees." Board member Neal made a motion to express intent that the City take over the parking-lot, mini-park, and walk-thru project and complete according to Authority Board recommendation, contingent upon the outcome of the Council public hearing on the formation of an assessment district. 1'btion carried. Bud Brady and Jim Mosier presented their conceptual plan for development in the generalaaa west of S. Broadway, east of Elati, north of 285 and south of W. Floyd Avenue. No rezoning will be necessary and approximately 16 acres will be developed. Upon motion by Board member Mausolf, second by Coleman, the Board gives basic approval to the conceptual ideas shown the Board by Brady and Mosier. Motion carried. Board Chairman Kaufman reported that the seven property owners have expressed their disapproval of the petition because of the method of assessment as stated in the cover letter. This represents 7 out of 49 owners or 14%, 13 of 72 parcels or 18%, and 222487 sq.ft. of 613,800 sq. ft. or 36%. Upon motion by Board member Mausolf, second by Glenn the D.D.A. will participate in a Chamber of Connnerce "Amigo" party as a public relations function with othe:t Chamber of Commerce members in this office complex. Board member Robohm expressed serious concern that it is time for business and property owners to be concerned with returning something to their community and not always be just taking out. The meeting adjourned at 1:25 P,M. Respectfully Submitted, 15~~ Secretary