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ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
333 WEST HAMPDEN AVENUE, SUITE 602
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PREESENT:
GUESTS AND VISITORS:
AUGUST 9, 2000
MINUTES
Ashenfelter, Duemke, Finer,
Gartner, Guinther, Kaufman
Oxman, Sanchez, Weinberger
LaPorta, Yurchick
Celva
The meeting was called to order at 12:05 pm.
I. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS
Chairman Sanchez welcomed new board member, Kathy Ashenfelter
and introduced her to the board.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Sanchez asked if there were any additions or
corrections to the minutes for the June 22nd and July
12th meetings. It was brought to the chair's attention
that the time shown for the June 22nd meeting was incorrect
and should read 12;00 noon. Additionally, Jerry Gartner
was in attendance at that meeting. With these corrections
a motion was made by Jerry Gartner, seconded by Steve
Finer and passed unanimously to approvr the minutes as
corrected.
III. TREASURER'S REPORT
Treasurer, Gary Oxman reported that due to new assessments,
the revenues for this year were higher than in recent
·years and that the current funds available were $115,094.00.
Oxman asked if there were any questions regarding the
report. There being none a motion was made by Emmett
Duemke, seconded by Clifford Weinberger and passed unanimously
approving the report as presented.
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IV. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Chairman Sanchez reported on a meeting to be held with
council member, Beverly Bradshaw and members of city staff
regarding the Acoma Street parking lot and the Second
Triparty Agreement. This meeting was organized in response
to a memorandum received by EDDA from Ms. Bradshaw. The
meeting would be taking place on July 10th and would be
attended by Connie Sanchez, Emmett Duemke and Harold Celva
as representatives for EDDA.Sanchez requested board input
on EDDA positions regarding the topics at this meeting.
In Discussing the Triparty Agreement, Jerry Gartner questioned
how a process that had been on track 30 days previously
had deteriorated. Sam Kaufman stated that the city proposed
assessments had been a total deal killer and questioned
why they were even proposed. Discussion continued on
this issue.
New board member, Deborah Guinther arrived and discussion
was halted to allow for introductions.
Background information on the Acoma Street parking lot
and the Triparty Agreement was reviewed for the new members.
Steve Finer suggested that perhaps everyone was missing
the larger issue and that was poor communications. He
reported that in a recent conversation with a member of
city council, it was stated that ''EDDA should stop always
complaining". This perception of EDDA was discussed,
with the point being made that with a lack of timely and
accurate information, EDDA is placed in the position of
reacting. Sam Kaufman brought up the point that often
what we are told or shown in presentations is not what
is ultimateley produced and that changes and revisions
are not communicated. Clifford Weinberger suggested that
EDDA needed to redefine it's goals. Discussion on whether
or not EDDA should further participate in matters related
to the parking lot concluded with the decision that an
the area was an important location in the downtown district
with a need existing for the area to be represented.
In discussing relations with the city, a recent meeting
between several board members and city staff, related
to problems suffered by individual businesse during the
South Broadway Widening Project was put forth as an example
of the lack of sensitivity displayed by city staff in
dealing with the business community.
Sam Kaufman stated that to address these concerns and
to improve communications, he wanted to propose a motion;
That a letter be sent to city council, stating EOOA's
concerns and requesting clariFication on what council
perceives as the role of EOOA and how this can best be
achieved.
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The motion was seconded by Jerry Gartner. AFter discussion
the motion was passed 8 in Favor and 1 opposed.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 pm.
submitted,