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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-07-13 EDDA MINUTES• BRADFORD PUBLISH I NG CO ., DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ENGLB~OOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3535 S. Sherman -Englewood, CO 80110 MINUTES July 13, 1983 • Board Members Present: Close, Coleman, Gasson, Holthaus, Kaufman, Mausolf, Neal, Owens, Pendleton Board Members Absent: Bush, Maxwell Staff Present: M. Haviland, P. Dietrich Guests: Ron Abo, Susan Powers, Dorothy Dalquist, John Pearce, Jan Caniglia Chairman Gasson called the regular meeting of the EDDA Board of Directors to order at 12:04 PM on July 13, 1983. Mr. Kaufman m0ved, seconded by Ms. Owens, to approve the minutes of the June 8, 1983 regular meeting and to approve the bills for payment. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Pendleton presented the Treasurer's Report. Ms. Owens moved, seconded by Mr. Kaufman, to accept the Treasurer's Report. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Ron Abo, the architect that the City nas selected to provide design services for the Broadway design assistance program, gave a short slide presentation for the Board. Mr. Abo answered various questions regarding facade improvements. Committee Assignments: Mr. Gasson appointed Rachel Owens to the Loan Review Committee. He will make appointments to the Advisory Design Review Committee on or before August 3, 1983. Any nominations should be given to the Executive Director or the Chairman. Other: City Council will make appointments to fill the vacancies on the EDDA Board at the July 18, 1983 meeting. DIRECTOR'S REPORT The Management Team has focused on the Broadway design assistance program and the loan program. Ron Abo has been selected by the City to be the architect on South Broadway. Susan Powers and Clete Gasson are working on the final details of the loan program. The applications will be ready at that t i me. Also, the EDDA has prepared a flyer for distribution to the merchants and property owners regarding the design assistance and loan programs that will be available to them. BRADFORD PUBLISHING C0 .1 DENVER Page Two Regular Meeting Minutes July 13, 1983 • RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Preliminary Marketing Plan -The Board decided to set aside the entire meeting on August 3, 19R3 to discuss the new marketing plan for the redevelopment project. They will review the proposals and present their thoughts, suggestions, and concerns to City Council. Discussion followed on some of the aspects of the preliminary marketing plan. Each development component except residential has been reduced in total square footage. Analysis of the use of public spaces should be made. It was also noted that the Plan needs flexibility and needs to be saleable today as well as tomorrow. Ms. Owens noted that residential housing in Englewood is very desirable for first time home buyers. By attracting the young families to Englewood, the City will better utilize existing schools, etc. There was a question as to the merits of builidng a senior citizen housing project in the middle of the redevelopment project. A question was raised as to whether or not the proposed plan could support public tax increment financing. The amount of residential in the preliminary plan has been criticized. General discussion followed. These questions and concerns will be the topic of discussion at the meeting on August 3, 1983. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:25 PM. Respectfully submitted, &~ Barr~eman, Secretary