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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, September 10, 1980
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Artzberger, Allen, Coleman, Glenn, Holthaus, Kaufman
Neal, Robohm
Gasson, Mausolf, Maxwell
Keller, Thompson, Burger
Paul Beattie, Rich Wanush, Dorothy Romans, John Gunyou,
Don Bowen, Paul Kells, Bart Moss, Joseph Kellogg.
Board Chairman Holthaus called the meeting to order at 12:13 P.M.
The Minutes of the Special Board meeting 0f
upon motion by Robohm and second by Allen.
Cater, Hawley and Hale was incorrect.
August 27, were approved as corrected
The spelling of Hawley in the firm
Bills in the amount of $6,405.45 were approved for payment upon motion by Allen,
second by Coleman. Motion carried.
Chris Thompson, Executive Director of d.b.a./ENGLEWOOD reported that the plans
for the sidewalk sale and other up and coming events are proceeding smoothly and
effectively. Ms. Thompson requested permission of the E.D.D.A. board to hold a
meeting in the Public Service Building October 16, 1980 from 7-lOA.M. A motion
was made by Allen, second by Neal. Motion carried for d.b.a./ENGLEWOOD to hold the
meeting at the requested location. Ms. Thompson spoke of the promptness and
thoroughness of the Englewood Police Department Administration in handling a
merchant complaint, and the helpfulness of the City Staff.
Upon motion by Allen, second by Robohm, the purchase contract for the Public service
property is amended to relieve the seller of any assessment responsibility. Motion
carried.
Chairman Holthaus reviewed the events of the Public Hearing held by City Council
Monday, September 8, regarding the assessment district for the parking lot. Speaking
in favor: Holthaus and d.b.a/ENGLEWOOD President Gordon Close. Speaking in opposition
W.A. Snell, Charles Buchler, Fred Dransfeldt and his attorney J.J. Petrock Brannberg
amd Steve Ehrhart, Attorney for the Rocky Mountain Jewelry and Gift Mart.
Upon mot ion by Allen, second by Artz berger, the following changes in the "Rules"
are adopted -as amended-"An executive committee of the Board shall be permanently
established and composed of the office of the immediate past Board Chairman, Board
Chairman, Secretary,Treasurer. It shall meet as necessary and perform such duties
as may be delegated by the Board~' " A meeting of the executive committee may be
called by any member and a quorum shall be declared if three (3) of the four (4)
members are present."
All matters shall be decided by a majority of those members p ,1resent and voting.
In the event of a tie vote, the motion shall be declared to have failed"/
Motion carried.
Board Chairman's Choice -A report on the meeting of the Colorado Economic Devel-
opment Council and Main Street Revitalization group in Durango/Silverton Colorado
was given by Board Chairman Holthaus and Executive Director K:l:e:. Durang~ has
resolved their parking lot problems by providing these fac1.i1.t1.es as a city
public improvement.
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An all-day Board retreat is to be planned for Tuesday October 7. Executive
Director Keller is to research the availability of 3 locations; Pine Valley
Ranch, Graystone Ranch and Indian Springs Lodge . Executive Connnittee to make
the final decision of the location.
Board Member's Choice -Mr. Allen stated that his contacts in the paving industry
tell him of a substantial increase in the price of asphalt paving anticipated for
1981. He urged the Board to see if something could be done to expedite the
paving of the parking lot before the weather shuts down the asphalt plants. After
further discussion by several members, Allen agreed to get cost estimates for the
parking lot and have them for a special Board meeting to be held Thursday, Sept.
18 at 7:30 A.M. in the Board office.
Mr. Artzberger stated that the Cinderella City sales on Tuesday seemed to be picking
up and felt the Farmer'sMarket seemed to be a contributing factor. He also felt
that the Sentinel's expression of the negative side of the news pertaining to
the City was not in the best interest of the community.
Visitor Comments: Ms. Thompson d/b/a/ENGLEWOOD suggested the investigation of
the possibility of getting a C.E.T.A. trainee to help on the job of keeping
"Downtown" cleaner.
Meeting adjourned at 1:28PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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