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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-04-14 EDDA MINUTESBRADFORD PUBLISHING CO ., DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3535 So. Sherman-Englewood, CO 80110 BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, April 14, 1982 MINUTES Board Members Present: Gasson, Holthaus, Kaufman, Mausolf, Owens, Pendleton, Robohm Board Members Absent: Bush, Coleman, Maxwell, Neal Staff Present: M. Haviland, E. Haviland Guests & Visitors: Arthur Abe, dba/Englewood; Gordon Close, dba/ Englewood; Ed Cordova, dba/Englewood; Gene Gold- hammer, dba/Englewood; Doris Nazarenus, dba/ Englewood; Susan Powers, Englewood Director of Community Development; Frances Schaeffer, dba/ Englewood; Justin Schultz, ERA/Empress Realty; Kathye Thomas, The Sentinel; Bob Voth, dba/ Englewood. Board Chairman Holthaus called the regular meeting to order at 12:10 P.M. Since there was not yet a quorum present, Chairman Holthaus asked for the Director's report. Mr. Haviland said that he would dispense with any report on the Little Dry Creek project or the Management Team because of an upcoming meeting which would deal with those issues. He noted that the Board has been invited to attend a slide presentation on Little Dry Creek on Thursday, April 22 at 7 P.M. in City Council Chambers. Members of the Urban Renewal Authority and the dba/Englewood Board have also been invited. Mr. Haviland said that City Manager McGown had also suggested the possibility of a special presentation just for the EDDA Board on April 20. After some discussion, the Board decided the meeting with the other groups would be more beneficial since there would be an opportunity to hear comments from the other groups. Mr. Haviland called to the attention of the Board members the notice in their packet concerning the tour of Bud Brady's mixed-use Boulevard Plaza development. The tour has been scheduled for 9 A.M. Saturday, April 24. City Council members and members of the Board of the Urban Renewal Authority have also been invited. Mr. Haviland reported that he had done some more investigating con- cerning a retirement program for himself. He said it appears that he can join the program run by ICMA (International City Managers Associa- tion). He requested that the Board request the Finance Committee to look into this program and to consider some adjustments to the 1982 budget which will probably be needed in order to enroll him. Mr. Haviland noted quickly that he had had an informative visit last week with Ron Donahue of the Boulder Dept. of Parks and Recreation, who is responsible for maintenance of their mall. He said he would like to schedule a special meeting in May or June to discuss the trip as well as the visit to the Rouse Co. in Baltimore and the report on mall management by The Denver Partnership, Inc. Mrs. Owens requested that the meeting be held as soon as possible. Mr. Pendleton arrived at 12:25 P.M., giving the Board a quorum. In continuing his report, Mr. Haviland said that a meeting with the City's Department of Community Development on downtown zoning has e Page Two EDDA Board of Directors Regular Meeting April 14, 1982 been scheduled for Friday, April 16; that he is in the process of hiring a replacement for Phyllis Simpson, who left March 31; and that he has been appointed to the Economic Development Connnittee of the Centennial Chamber of Connnerce. He announced that he had met with School Superintendant Roscoe, City Manager McGown, and Mr. Senti, a realtor, earlier in the week to discuss a project to promote Englewood. The school system is con- cerned with attracting young families into the city in order to stop the decline in school enrollment. Mr. Haviland said that he will be working with Dorothy Romans and one of the members of the School Board to develop a slide show on Englewood. He expressed a lot of enthusiasm for the project since it could have spinoff benefits for the downtown. Finally, Mr. Haviland requested Board approval to travel to Madison, Wisconsin 'May 2-5 to attend a conference on mixed-use development sponsored by the International Downtown Executives Association. Mr. Robohm moved that Board approval be given for the necessary expenditures. Mr. Kaufman seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously by voice vote. With a quorum present, the Board reviewed the minutes from the last meeting. Chairman Holthaus noted some changes to the minutes that were mailed. Mrs. Owens moved that the minutes of the regular Board meeting of March 10, 1982 be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gasson and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Gasson presented to the Board the bills for payment. Mr. Robohm moved that all bills be paid as presented. Mr. Mausolf seconded the motion, and it was approved without dissent. Mr. Gasson also pre- sented the Treasurer's report. He announced that the Cherrelyn horse- car (account /17761) had been sold to Mr. Mausolf for $500. Mr. Robohm made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Owe~s, that the Treasurer's report be approved as presented. The motion was carried by voice vote. Mr. Gasson reported on the work of the Office Space Committee. He noted that Mrs. Owens had researched space comparable to that which is presently leased. Two such offices were found, one at $9.25/sq. ft. and one at $15/sq. ft. with an accelerator clause and several miscel- laneous items. The landlord for the present space is requesting $10.50/ sq. ft. for a one-year lease and $10/sq. ft. for a two-year lease. The Committee recommended to the Board that it be authorized to nego- tiate a renewal of the current lease for a two-year period with the stipulation that the landlord paint the walls and repair the carpet at his own expense and that he pay 50% of the cost (not to exceed $1,000 total) for mini-blinds and some interior decoration. The Committee also requested Board authorization to offer $9/sq. ft. with room to negotiate up~ard as deemed appropriate. Mr. Kaufman moved that the Connnittee be authorized to negotiate on those terms. The motion, seconded by Mr. Mausolf, was approved unanimously. Mr. Haviland said he is developing some other proposals for improve- ments to the office, e g. some new furniture, mounting of maps, etc. He indicated that these expenditures will probably exceed the $1,000 currently budgeted and requested approval for a higher ceiling. Mr. 'Mausolf asked that a formal proposal with exact costs be presented ·at the May Beard meeting. The Board agreed on such a proposal but authorized the Executive Committee to act prior to the next meeting if it is in full agreement. Mr. Pendleton indicated that the Board Membership Committee had not been able to meet as a group to finalize its reconunendations and said their report would be presented in 'May. Chairman Holthaus presented to the Board the Executive Committee's Page Three EDDA Board of Directors Regular Meeting April 14, 1982 recommendations that the Board continue with its regular business meeting as currently scheduled but add a monthly evening meeting to be called at the discretion of the Executive Director. The purpose of these special meetings would be presentations and discussions on major issues which require more time than can be devoted to them in the context of business meetings. The Board consented to this arrange- ment and agreed to a 5 P.M. starting time. Mr. Haviland presented the proposal for bus service to the Farmers' Market, which was developed by Board Member Neal. He explained that the bus service would be run on a trial basis for this summer. He said that City Council had already reviewed the proposal and seemed favorably inclined toward it but that the proposal calls for an equal sharing of the $4,000 cost hy the City and EDDA. In the discussion which ensued, the following points were made: 1) Since the market is already well attended (It is the most successful of the three locations in the metropolitan area.), there does not seem to be a need to offer people incentives to come; 2) The dba/Englewood has provided the market with an advertising subsidy in the past but does not plan to do so this year; 3) The market already receives the use of the parking lot free. Is it necessary to spend additional money to bring them customers? 4) It is possible that a bus service might get people into the habit of taking a bus to the downtown area; 5) If money is going to be spent, it might be more productive to increase the advertising effort and tie it in with promotions of Englewood merchants (e.g. Gordon Close's celebration on June S). Mr. Mausolf moved that the Board not endorse the proposal. Mrs. Owens seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously. Mr. Haviland presented the proposal on the C-470 Outerbelt. He said that the Centennial Chamber had requested the Board's endorsement of the project because limited funding is threatening its completion. Mr. Robohin moved that the Board pass the resolution of support, and it was seconded by Mr. Pendleton. Mr. Kaufman explained that he would abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. On a roll call vote, the resolution was approved 6-0, with one abstention. Resolution No. 3, Series of 1982, is attached to and made a part of these minutes. Mrs. Owens inquired what progress was being made on the downtown zoning and stated that she feels there is some urgency to getting that issue resolved, especially since a video game parlor has recently opened. Mr. Haviland replied that he was going to meet with the City staff on Friday to talk further about that subject. Mr. Close gave the Board an update on dba/Englewood activities. Chairman Holthaus reiterated the desire of EDDA to work closely with dba and to be supportive of it. Ms. Powers provided an update on some zoning issues and reminded Board members of the final Council hearing on the sign code scheduled for May 10. Mr. Gasson inquired about plans for the property purchased for the walk-through on the west side of Broadway. Ms. Powers said that the City has no money in this year's budget for improvements. There was a desire on the part of the Board that the City at least fill in the lot and plant some grass so it is not an eyesore. It was suggested that some kind of formal dedication of the east walk-through needs to be held. Mr. Haviland was directed to pursue this. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:25 P.M. Respectfully submitted, RESOLUTION NO. SERIES OF 1982 3 A RESOLUTION OF THE ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SUPPORTING THE PROBOSED CENTENNIAL PARKWAY (C-470) PROJECT. WHEREAS, the Englewood Downtown Development Authority is con- cerned with the development of an adequate transportation network for the southern portion of the metropolitan area; and WHEREAS, limited funding is threatening completion of this network; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS: The statement entitled "C-470: A Reaffirmation of Support" prepared by the Denver, Golden, Lakewood, and Centennial Chambers of Commerce is endorsed. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 14th day of April, 1982. 1:3~~ Barbara Holthaus, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: