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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-06-23 EDDA MINUTESI • • • ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 333 WEST HAMPDEN AVENUE, SUITE 602 MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: GUESTS/VISITORS: BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING JUNE 23, 1999 MINUTES Duemke, Finer, Kientz, Kaufman Oxman, Wagner, Weinberger Collins, LaPorta Celva Dave Henderson -Englewood Public Works John Vetterling -URS Art Scibelli -Englewood NBD The meeting was called to order at 4:30 PM. I. .INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS ANO VISITORS Chairman Kientz welcomed the guests and visitors to the meeting and suggested that they go first on the agenda before the Board proceeded with the regular order of business. Director Celva introduced Dave Henderson and John Vetterling and asked them to proceed with their presentation. Vetterling began his presentation by stating that while the roadway designs were still preliminary they were based on the input received at the previous meeting with the EDDA Board. These designs include keeping the existing curb lines, adding "bulb outs" at corners and preserving on street parking. ... He continued explaining in detail varied aspects of the design. Throughout his presentation Vetterling answered specific questions from members of the Board. He estimated that the entire construction project, from Yale to Hampden would take approximately six months. In response to a question he stated that while sequencing of the work program had not been established, that an attempt would be made to limit work on a two face block area at any one time. He added that replacing curb and gutter would take longer than the other roadway improvements. Further discussion centered around the possibility of scheduling work in specific areas to accommodate special functions at individual businesses. It was felt that this was possible within reason. Vetterling suggested that work could potentially begin by this coming February. When asked about the medians that had been shown as a proposed improvement at the previous meeting, Vetterling replied that urban design and landscaping plans for both the medians and the street faces were yet to • • • be decided . Upon the conclusion of the presentation Chairman Kientz thanked Henderson and vetterling for their presentation. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Kientz returned the meeting to the regular agenda and asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the May 12th meeting. There being none, it was moved by Connie Sanchez, seconded by Steve Finer and passed unanimously to approve the minutes as presented. III. TREASURER'S REPORT . ~ Treasure, Gary Oxman presented the report. After several questions from members of the Board were answered, it was moved by Sam Kaufman, seconded by Emmett Duemke and passed unanimously to accept the report as presented. IV. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT A. EDOA Board Nominations Chairman Kientz told the Board, that as had been approved at the last Board meeting, The Executive Committee had met and selected several candidates for Board membership. After speaking with the individuals the committee had forwarded the names of the nominees to the Englewood City Council. These nominees were Bill Curnow and Jerry Gartner to fill vacant seats and Steve Collins and Clifford Weinberger to be re-appointed. Kientz stated that Council would be making the appointments to Boards and Commissions in late June or early July. B. EDDA Board Officers Chairman Kientz presented the slate of officers that had been prepared by the Executive Committee and asked if there were any additional nominations from the floor. Director Celva related that Rosemary LaPorta had volunteered to serve as recording secretary. After some discussion on the role of secretary and whether a need existed for more complete minutes, it was decided that abbreviated minutes were sufficient, but that the recordings of the meetings should be preserved. Chairman Kientz again asked if there were additional nominations, there being none, it was moved by Steve Finer, seconded by Sam Kaufman to adopt the following slate as presented. Chairperson Secretary Treasurer Executive Committee Connie Sanchez Clifford Weinberger Gary Oxman Emmett Dumke ,; • • • These nominations were approved by a unanimous vote . V. Board Members Choice Connie Sanchez asked Director Celva if any progress was being made an the Acoma Street parking lat. Celva replied that he had just received the appraisal an the property Fram Dave Henderson of Public Works and that he would be meeting with the attorney, Jim Windholz the fallowing week ta discuss what the next steps should be now that we have this document. Celva outlined far the Board background an the current status ... of the proposed establishment of a special improvement district and related same of the changes that had occurred since previous Board discussions an this topic in February. Additional discussion continued. In conclusion Celva was directed ta continue pursuing a dialogue with City representatives. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM. Respectfully submitted Connie Sanchez Secretary