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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-09-14 EDDA MINUTES• BRADFORD PUBLI S H I NG CO ., D E NVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ENGELWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3535 S. Sherman -Englewood, CO 80110 MINUTES September 14, 1983 • Board Members Present: Close, Coleman, Gasson, Holthaus, Kaufman, Mausolf, Maxwell, Neal, Pendleton, Tomooka Board Members Absent: Owens Staff Present: M. Haviland, P. Dietrich Guests: John Pearce Chairman Gasson called the regular meeting of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority to order at 12:10 PM on September 14, 1983. Mr. Kaufman moved, seconded by Mrs. Holthaus, to approve the minutes of the August 3, 1983 regular meeting. Mr. Gasson asked whether or not the bills for electricity included the parking lot and walk through. The STaff will look into this and supply Mr. Pendleton the information for a report to be given at the October regular meeting. There being no further disucssion, the motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Pendleton presented the bills for payment. by Mr. Neal, to approve the bills for payment. unanimously !, by vciice vote. Mr. Pendleton moved, seconded THe motion was passed Mr. Pendleton also presented the Treasure's Report. Mr. Close moved, seconded by Mrs. Holthaus, to accept the Treasurer's Report as of July 31, 19B3. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. CHAIR MAN'S REPORT 1. Update of the REdevelopment Plan -Mr. Neal gave an update on the redevelopment plan. He said that the City is looking for a guarantee of Brady's participation that will coincide with the City's spending money. He indicated that Mr. Brady is seeking a conunitment from a hotel concern. Also, the City has not accepted an official Plan yet. Mr. Kaufman questioned the plan detail for Girard Street. Also, he wanted to know if any changes are going to be made, how this will affect the Broadway Facade Improvement Programs. Mr. Neal indicated that the City Staff will review this plan detail and make their recommendations. Also noted was that payment for properties will be determined by fair market value. This includes any improvements made to the property. Design for Signage for Broadway -Mr . Neal stated that a graphic designer has been hired through Ron Abo to do the street signage. Mr. Haviland is to arrange for a presentation at the October Board Meeting for this graphic design on the signage. It was noted that EDDA will consider paying for th:i.s block identification improvement program. BRADFORD PUBLISH I NG CO ., DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Page Two Minutes -Sept. 14, 1983 EDDA • 2. 1984 Budget Sub Committee -Mr. Gasson appointed a sub committee of Bill Pendleton, CRairman, Rachel Owens, John Neal, and Michael Haviland to review and present a proposed 1984 budget to the Board. BROADWAY UPDATE - 1. Promotional Brochure -Penny Dietrich presented the two brochures that the EDDA has prepared to encourage participation in the Broadway Facade Improvement Programs. At this point, five merchants and/or property owners have indicated an interest in the design assistance program. Ron Abo is working on these renderings. 2. Board Communication with Property Owners -It was suggested that it would be most helpful if the Board could also promote these programs with property owners that theyknow. Several Board Members indicated that they would talk to some of the key and major property owners. 3. Loans for Individual Merchants vs. Buildings -The Loan Review Committee has set a policy that loans will be available for each business or individual merchant versus each building. This will be most helpful in promotion of the loan program. 4. Merchandising Consultant SErvice -Mr. Haviland presented a proposal whereby the EDDA would subsidize a merchandising consultant to assist the Broadway merchants with the interiors of their stores. After discussion, the Board indicated that they would not be interested in pursuing this. Mr. Haviland indicated that the Burke Sidewalk Maintenance Company will have a proposal and bid .for street cleaning and snow removal for the 3200 -3500 blocks of South Broadway. This proposal will be presented to the Board for their consideration at the October meeting. OTHER -Mr. Coleman presented the following motion for the Board's consideration. "The Englewood Downtown Development Authority finds it impossible to approve or support any development plan that does not include a concise plan for relocation for those individuals and businesses that are displace." The motion was seconded by Mr. Pendleton. Discussion followed. Mr. Coleman indicated that there should be no redevelopment without specific relocation benefits for those merchants that will be affected by this Plan. After further dis- cussion, Mr. Pendleton m,oved, seconded by Mr. Mausolf, to table this motion. The motion to table Mr. Coleman's motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:05 PM. Respectfully submitted,