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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-02-10 EDDA MINUTES; • • • ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 333 WEST HAMPDEN AVENUE, SUITE 602 BOARD OF DIRECTORS FEBRUARY 10, 1999 MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT: Kientz, Collins, Waggoner, Finer, Sanchez, Oxman, Weinberger MEMBERS ABSENT: Kaufman, Duemke, Powell, LaPorta Celva, Doyle STAFF PRESENT: GUESTS/VISITORS: Jim Windholz, Attorney, Windholz & Associates I. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS Chairman Kientz welcomed Jim Windholz, attorney to the Board meeting . II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 4:45 p.m. Chairman Kientz asked if there were any additions or corrections to the January Board meeting minutes. There being none, a motion was made by Clifford Weinberger, seconded by Connie Sanchez and passed unanimously approving the minutes as presented. III. TREASURER'S REPORT Gary Oxman asked if there were any additions or corrections to the December, 1998 Treasurer and Revenues and Expenditure reports. There being none, a motion was made by Steve Collins, seconded by Steve Finer and passed unanimously approving the reports as presented. IV. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Chairman Kientz had nothing to report. V. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Acoma street Parking Lot -Jim Windholz Director Celva told the Board that he had met with Jim . ,. • • • Windholz, Bob Simpson, Art Scibelli and Frank Gryglewicz, Director of Finances, Dan Brotzman, City attorney and Rick Cain of Public Works to discuss the Acoma Street lot~oper~y on Broadway that has been vacant for the past 15 years and the fact that it establishes a link in the Englewood Parkway connection.) Celva quoted directly from the state statutes of the Downtown Development Authorities, that they; "will serve a public use; will promote the health, safety, prosperity, security, and general welfare of the inhabitants thereof and of the people of this state; will halt or prevent deterioration of property values or structures within central business districts, will halt or prevent the growth of blighted areas within such districts." Celva added, that the issue seems to be the empty lot on Broadway and Englewood Parkway and whether or not when the City goes to acquire the other half of the property from the Urban Renewal Authority at the same time should acquire one-half of the lot that is also held by the Urban Renewal Authority. Celva related, that the Broadway property would serve EDDA ·well if viewed as an access entrance to the future Englewood Parkway and Cinderella City. Celva added, that Dan Brotzman wants to maintain an arms length relationship between the City and the Urban Renewal Authority and the fact that Dan will be petitioning City Council to create an improvement district. Celva added, that EDDA should think about their position and the Board's involvement in the process for the future development of the property. Over the last six months Jim Windholz outlined varied options and he did, however, recommend a special improvement district and outlined the process that was entailed in a memo to the EDDA Board of Directors, the fact that it would be a November vote and the fact that Steve Collins asked who would do this, Jim indicated Celva and the members of the Board. Celva stated, that after viewing the property and discussion with the City, their decision was that a need exists for the parking lot screening which could be a landscape and green ironwork combination and an overlay of concrete. There needs to be a decision whether to eliminate the park in the center of the lot immediately and reconfigure the lot but that depends a lot on what is decided about the property on the end of the Englewood Parkway side. Celva added, that there would be a letter updating the existing appraisal that was three or five years old. The entire cost of the appraisal would be incurred by the City and would be handled by Rick Cain of the Public Works Department. Director Celva related that the city is trying to put an ordinance into affect ; • • • along Broadway and throughout the commercial areas and general use of parking lot screening which is a part of the EDDA Downtown Plan. Jim Windholz indicated the cost of improvements for the property even though they were only preliminary numbers would range between $100- $150,000 with the cost of the acquisition of $450,000 being the greatest expense and $600-$650,000 for the total overall cost of the property. The initial starting point would be conservatively higher and then back off on the design with some of it taken care of by public people instead of private contractors which would be City personnel. Jim mentioned, that the debtors are entitled after the Urban Renewal Authority's acquisition of the property for public purposes then sell to developers at a fair value to convey to public process. A number of issues that will require negotiations and among these are the maintenance of the property and that a covenant should be created to ensure to maintain parking if the property is developed. Jim mentioned, that Rick Cain of Public Works would be stepping up to help out in the relationship to help with the design work. Discussion ensued. It was determined that the Board's involvement and participation over the next few months would be necessary to come up with some concepts and feedback with the main emphasize on open communications with the people in the district. Jim mentioned a time element and a November vote and the possibility of accomplishing everything in that time frame. Celva related, that the City would like to see the Gothic be accessed because of the obvious need for parking availability. Celva mentioned, that the Public Works Department felt an overlay might be required but that there were no problems with drainage or retention. other Director Celva updated the Board on Ted's Custom Clothiers facade program and obtaining the revocable permit from the Public Works Department. Decisions are being made to these open public processes. Celva added, that a check was issued to Ted's Custom Clothiers for $1,000.00 for the contract payment from EDDA and $1,000.00 from Ted's for the down payment with the next payment being due March 15th and the last payment the 1st of April. In June there will possibly be one or two vacancies on the Board. Ron Kientz will no longer be working for Bank One so will be ineligible and Steve Collins is at the point of debate as to whether he will remain with EDDA or not. Clifford Weinberger recommended Steve Schalk, owner of the Gothic Theater, becaus~ he has a totally different perspective regarding parfing and . ~ --·- ... • • entertainment that may be beneficial for his involvement on the Board. Director Celva mentioned the potential of the Gothic's semi-famous national name groups this next summer as an added mention for the Sounds of Summer Concert Series. VI. BOARD MEMBER CHOICE The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Connie Sanchez Secretary ...