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ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
333 WEST HAMPDEN AVENUE, SUITE 602
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
GUESTS AND VISITORS:
JULY 12, 2000
MINUTES
Duemke, Finer, KauFman, Gartner
LaPorte, Oxman, Sanchez, Weinberger,
Yurchick
Celva
Lauri Dannemiller -CO
Art Scibelli -CO
The meeting was called to order at 12:05 pm.
I . INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS
Chairman Sanchez welcomed Lauri Oannemiller From Community
Development to the meeting.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes oF the June 22nd meeting were not presented For approval.
III. TREASURER'S REPORT
A Treasurer's Report was presented.
IV. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Lauri Dannamiller From the Department oF Community Development
reported to the Board on a proposed study oF the Feasibility
oF a local shuttle bus service, running From the new light
rail station to Swedish and Craig Hospitals via the downtown
district. She stated that this route had been selected because
the high number oF employees at the hospitals represented
a large potential ridership. AFter reviewing the details
oF the proposed study and describing how it will aid in the
possible implementation oF a shuttle service, Ms. Oannimiller
proposed that EDDA along with Swedish and Craig, each contribute
$5,000.00 to the $29,000.00 cost oF the study, with the City
paying the balance. She pointed out that the EDDA district,
as a mid point between the light rail and the hospitals, would
beneFit From the service. A member oF the Board suggested
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that while the district may receive some benefit from the
shuttle, it would not be as great a benefit as that received
by the hospitals and questioned whether EDDA paying an equal
share at this point might not establish an unfortunate precedent
for future cost sharing. This issue was discussed and the
reque~t made that the study also analyze potential levels
of benefits to the participating entities. Mr. Kaufman asked
if the shuttle might not also create a problem, with employees
parking at the light rail station and riding the shuttle to
their local employment. Discussion continued on varied issues
related to the shuttle, the study and on .EDDA's role in relation
to these issues. In conclusion a motion was made, seconded
and passed unanimously that:
Resolved, That EDDA in order to support the concept oF a local
circulator/shuttle will contribute $5,000.00 towards the cost
oF the proposed Feasibility study.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Acoma Street Parking Lot
Director Celva informed the Board that the July 3rd City Council
meeting had been canceled, consequently the Triparty Agreement
and the assessment district would go before Council on Monday,
July 17th. He stated that while some matters, such as assessment
allocation were unresolved, that Connie Sanchez, Jim Windholz
and he would be meeting with City staff and a bond attorney
to conclude these issues the next day, Thursday, July 13th.
B. South Broadway Improvements
Celva told the Board that Art Scibelli had offered to provide
two of the new design waste containers and a bench for placement
in the 3400 block of South Broadway, with the suggestion that
this could serve as a demonstration block for future improvements
along the corridor. Celva proposed that EDDA fund $3,000.00
for additional benches to supplement those being placed by
Scibelli's office. Both the cost of these elements and the
advisability of devoting additional budget dollars to South
Broadway in the current budget year were questioned by members
of the Board. Discussion continued on whether or not South
Broadway received to much of EDDA's resources and focus.
The Meeting adjourned at 1:30 pm.
submitted,
Secretary