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ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Wednesday June 11, 1980
Board Members Present:
Board Members Absent:
Staff Members Present:
Guests & Visitors:
Allen, Artzberger, Coleman, Gasson, Holthaus,
Mausolf, Maxwell, Neal
Glenn, Kaufman, Robohm
Keller, Burger
Jeannette Bush, Jamie Fitzpatrick, John Gunyou,
Rich Wanush, Dorothy Romans, Bill Foerster, Howard
Olson, Terry Crow.
Board Secretary Barbara Holthaus called the meeting to order at 12:15 P.M.
in the absence of Board Chairman Kaufman.
After the introduction of guests and visitors, Executive Director Keller
introduced Emily Burger, new staff member, who will be working part-time when Chris
Thompson is working as the Director of the D.B.A./ENGLEWOOD.
The minutes of the May 28, 1980 Special Board Meeting were approved as published.
Motion by Allen, second by Artzberger. Motion Carried.
There was no Treasurer's Report. No new print out.
Upon motion by Allen and second by Neal, the bills in the amount of $6,902.69 were
approved for payment. Motion carried.
No one was present to represent the d .b.a.
The proposed assessment district was discussed but no motion taken. If the board
wishes to make further recommendations to council they should be presented prior
to the assessment district public hearing date.
Board Attorney Crow reported no further contact with the owners of 3448-50 So.
Broadway.
Board member Allen reported the nomination committee had 4 names to submit to
City Council as suggestions for their consideration when filling the two board
terms that end in June: George Allen: Ken Mausolf, Jeanette Bush, Pat Gill. Motion
by Allen, second by Mausolf to accept the committee report. Motion carried.
Transportation committee report by Maxwell Re: RTD/Lite Rail. Public meetings
held to receive citizen input show that the property south of 285 and adjacent to
the railroad would be best suited for the station and a park/ride facility of
up to 1,000 car capacity. It was also suggested that a separate transit center
for the bus service be established in the downtown area. Re: Traffic Safety
Study by CH2M-Hill. The Board has received copies of correspondence initiated
by Dry Creek Shopping Center and response from the City regarding the closing of
S. Sherman at 285 as suggested in the study
Budget Committee, Gasson Chairman, Robohm and Neal members. To begin work on the
1981 annual budget. Revised 1980 budget submitted to City for computer update.
After the June computer print out, a 6 month financial report will be prepared.
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Board of Director's Meeting
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John Gunyou and Jamie Fitzpatrick of B.B ~C. gave a preliminary report on the
results of the store and property owner interviews. Generally business is
good and growing in the past two years and an optimistic attitude ~as reported.
Most significant was the 40% of the respondents lack of knowledge about the
Downtown Development Authority.
Board Chairman's Choice -Holthaus reported that she would be able to attend the
Joint Development Marketplace in Washington, D.C., June 29, 30, and July 1. Motion
by Allen, second by Gasson to pay registration, lodging and meals. Transportation
to be paid by Holthaus. Motion carried.
Board Members Choice -Mausolf expressed concern that so few people were aware of
E.D.D.A. Suggested more public relations activities.
To gain more public exposure, Neal moved that the Authority support the Jaycee's
annual Fourth of July Fireworks program with a $1,000 donation. Second by
Mausolf. Discussion centered around the best way to achieve the public relations
aspect. Donation can labels and posters were suggested. Keller was instructed
to work to maximize the opportunity to let the community know about E.D.D.A.
and its work. Motion carried.
Board meeting chairman Holthaus gave a special welcome to Bill Foerster who
will be opening a furniture store in the 3300 block of South Broadway next month
and Jeanette Bush who is a nominee for one of the Board positions to come vacant
in June.
Dorothy Romans announced that she is the Holiday Parade Chairman and is seeking
floats for the first Saturday in November. There will also be a Fireman's Parade
in October.
Executive Director's Choice -Permission requested to attend the 4th Annual
Community Development Conference to be held June 16 and 17 at C.S.U./Fort Collins.
Motion by Allen, second by Mausolf. Estimated cost $100.00. Motion Carried.
The meeting adjourned at 1:37 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Secretary