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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-06-25 EDDA MINUTES• • BRADFORD PUBLISH I NG CO ., DEN VER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday, June 25, 1980 Board Members Present: Board Members Absent: Staff Members Present: Guests & Visitors: Allen, Coleman, Gasson, Holthaus, Kaufman, Mausolf, Maxwell Artzberger, Glenn, Neal, Robohm Keller, Thompson, Burger Terry Crow, Rich Wanush, Dorothy Romans, Kathye Thomas Bob Voth, Mike Miller, Jeanette Bush, Saleem Diwan Board Chairman Kaufman called the meeting to order at 12:12 P.M. After the introduction of guests and visitors Mike Miller and Saleem Diwan presented the plans for the Rocky Mountain Jewelry and Gift Exchange in the former J.C. Penney store building at 3400 S. Broadway. This is not a flea market type operation. Mr. Diwan has inquired if the Cherrylyn Horse car might be available to provide transportation from major conventions in Denver to downtown Englewood to shop. The minutes of the June 11 Regular Board Meeting were approved as published. Motion by Allen, second by Gasson. Motion carried. The Treasurer's Report showed revenues year to date of $51,080.18, expenses year to date of $37,803.76 and May 31 fund balance of $116,411.54. Upon motion by Allen and second by Gasson, bills in the amount of $4,775.66 were approved for payment. Motion carried. Chris Thompson, Executive Director of d.b.a./ENGLEWOOD reported on the progress of arrangements for the Jaycees 4th of July Fireworks, The Farmer's Market, and Holiday Parade. Dorothy Romans, Chairman of the Holiday Parade Committee, requested that the Authority give consideration to a donation to the Holiday Barade. She will provide more information as plans proceed. Board Chairman Kaufman urged each board member to mark his calendar and be sure to be present for support at the public hearing for the formation of the assessment district. There was no budget committee report because of members being unable to all be present at a convenient time until July 1. Executive Director Keller reported the proposed budget to be considered by the committee will be delivered to the City Manager with notation of possible changes. Board Chairman Kaufman is to contact the Public Service Co. regarding possession of the property since they moved out. Board Chairman Kaufman asked members of the board how many had been contacted for information for the BBC study. Holthaus, Gasson, Maxwell, yes. Allen, Mausolf, no. Coleman was not sure as he is only in the Englewood store certain days of each week. Discussion: the board has some concern as to interviews and the final results of the study . Page 2 Special Board of Directors Meeting June 25, 1980 Executive Director Keller reported on the RTD board decision to extend the lite rail to Evans Avenue. This was done to avoid conflict of construction with the building of the Dartmouth over-pass and the rebuilding of the South Santa Fe/ U.S. 285 i nterchange. Executive Director Keller requested board consideration as to and what direction they would like to see the Authority take. eluded that the first project had not been completed and that priority of the Authority. The meeting adjourned at 1:04 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Secretary future projects Discussion con- i!s still first