HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-01-28 EDDA MINUTES•
BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO., DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Wednesday, January 28, 1981
•
Board Members Present: Artzberger, Maxwell, Holthaus, Gasson, Robohm,
Kaufman, Neal
Board Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Guests & Visitors:
Allen, Coleman, Mausolf, Glenn
Thompson,Burger
Dorothy Romans, Buffy Gilfoil
Board Chairman Holthaus called the meeting to order at 12:11.
The Minutes of the Regular Board meeting of January 14, 1981 were approved as
published upon motion by Robohm, second by Kaufman. Motion carried.
Board Treasurer Gasson reviewed the bills submitted for payment for the board.
The bills were approved as presented upon motion by Robohm, second by Artz-
berger. Motion carried.
Item #4 on the agenda dealt with the Brady/City/E.D.D.A. Agreement. Board
Chairman Holthaus reviewed the City Ordinance approving the agreement and noted
that all the changes the boatd had requested had been included. Board member
Allen attended a meeting as the E.D.D.A. representative with Bud Brady, Susan
Powers from the City of Englewood and Bob Joyce, Brady's Attorney. Board
member Kaufman gave a report from his meeting with the Management Team. This
meeting was a generalized indoctrination of the project and the Team plans
on a meeting next week to walk each individual block of the project area.
Board member Kaufman also reported that through a discussion with Bohart Moss,
the consensus is "they are going to tear down everything". The Board agreed
that caution needs to be used in presenting the idea of the project to the
public and this can be done through the E.D.D.A. newsletter.
Regarding the project, the City's concern is that Design Workshop, Inc., will
be paid on a regular basis. This would involve signature by either Mr. Kaufman
or Mr. Gasson or by Mrs. Holthaus and Mr. Kaufman. Board member Kaufman stated
the City and Brady would reimburse E.D.D.A. for their share of the expense
and the expenses would not reach the $47,000 cap. It was generally agreed
that before the Board approved the signing of bills for f'esign Workshop Inc. ,
the Board Attorney would be requested to review the Agreement once again and
give a report to the Board.
Board member Neal suggested that the Executive Committee could execute the
Agreement after the Attorney approved it, to expedite the process.
Board member Kaufman also requested that during the Management Team planning sessions
and meetings with the City and Brady personnel, that he have authorized use of
the Board Attorney. Upon motion by Maxwell, second by Pobohm board member Kaufman
was authorized the use of the Board Attorney when needed. Motion carried.
Board member Artzberger stated, for the minutes, the City and ownership of
Cinderella City had a preliminary agreement for renovation of Cinderella City
which would help to "tie the whole picture together".
Mrs. Romans stated Mr. Robert Joyce was requested to take minutes at the Management
Team meetings and she would forward copies to the staff of EDDA for distribution
to the Board. Board member Neal also stated a memo from City Manager McCown would
be sent to the Board offices when each Management Team meeting was called.
P2 e
E.D.D.A. Board of Directors
Special Meeting
Jan. 28, 1981
Board Chairman Holthaus reported the Architects ·b illed $31,000 for the extra excavation
on the parking lot. Rick Kahm, who has records of time schedules, etc. and George
Allen have been sent copies of the billing to review and Marilyn Barbeau of
Oliver Hellgren hopes for a reduction in cost. Board Chairman Holthaus also
reported the Contract had been extended for 30 days due to a delay in shipment
of the light fixtures.
Board Chairman Holthaus stated she had spoken to the Architects regarding the
landscaping and Ms. Barbeau wanted to know the specific dollar figure to be used.
The only amount she could find in the budget was $17,000. Board Chairman Holthaus
couldn't find any specific dollar figure and asked the Board for help. It was
agreed that the $17,000 was stated for landscaping and the Board could advise the
architect to be conservative in their spending. Board Chairman Holthaus also stated
the architects were now working on the preliminary plans, but did not have anything
to present to the Board at this time.
Board member Kaufman then discussed concerns regarding the quality of the paint used
on the parking lot and there was a large gap between the asphalt and the walkway.
Mrs. Romans will ask Rick Kahm to inspect the area and advise the Board.
Board member Robohm requested updated information regarding the letter to merchants
and property owners advising their employees to park in specific areas. The Board
agreed that this could be handled through the newsletter.
Item 6, Director Search Committee report was presented by Board member Neal. Out
of 12 prospects from the Community Development applications, only 4 were interested
in the position and only one of the four was local ~ Board member Artzberger
requested to be removed from the Chairmanship of the committee and Member Gasson
was asked to take over the position. Mr . Gasson agreed. Board member Artzberger re-
iterated to the Board the need for a qualified Director and that the professional
search committee of Reaume Associates was known as first in their field. He
stated that the Board needed to consider the contract from Reaume immediately.
Using a search firm would also alleviate any concerns that any one faction was
pushing for a certain person. Upon motion by Artzberger second by Robohm, the Board
will sign the contract with Reaume and Associates to help in the search for
an Executive Director.The contract was discussed and an Addendum to the motion
was filed by Artzberger, second by Robohm that Board member Gasson would have
the Board attorney review the contract before signature. Motion carried.
Board member Neal will forward the applications of individuals interested in
the position to Reaume Associa~es.
The Newsletter was discussed and will proceed to the printers as soon as possible.
Board Chairman Holthaus informed the Board that she had been working with Kells
Waggoner on storage of the Horse Car and inside storage was possible. It was
recommended by Board member Kaufman that possibly a group of civic minded citizens
in Englewood could donate to the restoration of the Horse Car in memory of a loved
one.
Board Chairman Holthaus also informed the Board that Board Attorney Harkness would
be present at the Board meetin on February 11th to discuss the obligati9 ns and
responsibilities of a D.D.A. in detail,
The meeting adjourned at 1:01 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
lla,£4L=