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ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
333 WEST HAMPDEN AVENUE, SUITE 602
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MARCH 10, 1999
MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kientz, Oxman, Sanchez, Weinberger, Waggoner,
LaPorta, Feiner
MEMBERS ABSENT: Collins, Duemke, Kaufman, Powell
STAFF PRESENT: Celva
GUESTS/VISITORS: Steve Schalk -Gothic Theater
The meeting was called to order at 4;45 p.m.
I. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS ANO VISITORS
Chairman Kientz welcomed Steve Schalk to the meeting.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Director Celva explained that due to the resignation of
Karen Doyle both the February Minutes and Treasurer's Report
would be delayed until next month's meeting.
III. TREASURER'S REPORT
ABOVE
IV. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Chairman Kientz had nothing to report.
V. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Celva told the Board that there were several items
that he wanted to report on prior to ·M1r. Schalk's presentation
on the Gothic Theater remodeling.
A. PAPAL PUB
Celva stated that the owner of the Catholic Book Store was
seeking a liquor license for the "Papal Pub" at his location
on the corner of Broadway and Girard; He further stated that
a sufficiency of establishments with liquor licenses already
exists in this area of Broadway and asked the Board if this
was something on which the Board wished to take a position.
After discussing varied implications of the issue the consensus
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of the Board Wa !s that EDDA should take no position on this license .
B. REISER PROPERTY
Celva reported to the Board that Al Reiser , who owns the
property on the northeast corner of Broadwy and Old ,Hampden ,
is seeking to purchase the adjacent Andert property and would
then proceed to redevelop this corner. Reiser is considering
a multi story building of primarily office use. Celva said
that he would be meeting with the developer and City representatives
in the near future.
C. Acoma Street Parking Lot
Celva told the Board that very little progress had been
made on this project since the January 29th meeting with City
representatives. He stated that he understood that a problem
did exist in getting a letter update on the old appraisal and
that a new appraiser had been contacted to provide this information.
This is projected to take a month to six weeks.
D. Facade Project
Woork .on Ted Vasilas's buiiding is proceeding on schedule
and budget.
E. April Meeting
A request to be placed on the agenda for the April 14th
meeting had bee!n received from Bob Simpson, who will be providing
an update on the Cinderella City redevelopment. Additionally,
Simpson will be bringing a representative from the Barnhart
Agency to discuss the project ''identity'' and how it may affect
the adjacent district.
F. Gothic Theater
Steve Scha l k, owner of the Gothic Theater thanked the EDDA
Board for inviting him to make a presentation . Using a scale
model of the theater, Schalk showed the Board the changes he
has made within the structure to accommodate his planned use
of the venue. He stated that the target audience will be a
25 to 45 year old age group, but that the theater will begin
to take its' own direction according to the dictates of the
market. Present plans call for opening towards the end of this
coming June.
Schalk discussed with members of the Board numerous details
of the design and planned operations. He also told the Board
of the problems he had experienced in working with the Englewood
Building Department and their interpretation of the applicable
sections of the building code and how this affected the premise's
occupancy level and cost of operation. Parking was an issue
questioned by a Board member and further discussed by the group.
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Director Celva stated that he knew Mr. Schalk was interested
in receiving an EDDA Facade Grant, but told Schalk and the Board
that due to _ th~ tjght butjget he __ was _ np~ __ sur~_~hen or how __ much
would be available. He said that he would review the budget
and bring a proposal back for Board consideration.
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Chairman Kientz complimented Schalk on his project and thanked
him for his presentation.
VI. BOARD MEMBERS CHOICE
Rosemary LaPorta asked if there was anything that could
be done about the unsightly condition of the Mini Flea Market
in the 3400 block of South Broadway. Director Celva replied
that while there were a couple of items that may be code violations
he was not sure how code affected the unsightly signage, but
said he would find out if anything could be done.
Clifford Weinberger asked who was resposible for the decorative
street lights along Englewood Parkway. He went on to register
his concern with the two broken off lights on the east end of
the Bank One parking · lot and the safety and liability issues
these presented. 6i~3ctor Celva said that these were handeled
by the Parks Oep~·ment and that he would contact them to see
what could be done.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m .
Respectfully submitted,
Coninie Sanchez
Secretary