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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-09-11 EDDA MINUTESFOR M ~o C. F. HOECKEL B. e. ft L. co. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVET.OPMENT AUTHORITY 3535 S. Sherman -:F.ngl.ewood, CO 80110 • 100 Leaves Board Members Present: Coleman, Green, Mausolf, Otis, Pendleton Board Members Absent: Kaufman, Oswald, Tomooka Staff Present: P. Dietrich Guests and Visitors: Dorothy Dalquist, Susan Powers The regular meeting of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors was called to order by Chairman Bill Pendleton at 12:05 PM on September 11, 1985. The minutes from the previous meeting were presented for approval. Mr. ¥~usolf moved, seconded by Mr. Coleman, to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of August 14, 1985. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. The Treasurer's Report, dated August 31, 1985, was not available from the City at this time. · CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Mr. Pendleton noted that he had received the resignation from Rachel Owens from the Board of Directors. Mr. Mausolf moved, seconded by Mr. Green, to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Ms. Owens. It was noted that she had served on the Authority for four years and had been a very valuable member of the Roard. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. Budget Sub Committee -1986 Budget -Mr. Pendleton appointed Dan Green and · Barry Coleman to the Budget Sub Committee to establish and recommend the proposed 1986 budget. The estimated revenues for the Authority will be available from Arapahoe County Treasurer's Office by the end of September. It is plained to present the proposed 1986 budget to the Board at the November, 1985 regular meeting. ' Also, Mr. Pendleton appointed Mr. Kaufman and Mr. Tomooka to present a list of possible nominations for the Board vacancy at the next regular meeting. At that time, the list will be approved ·.and forwarded to City Council for consideration and appoint~~nt ~ ·-· .. , ·. · DIRECTOR'S REPORT Public Improvements -Low bid for the public improvements project on South Broadway was awarded to SaBell's, Inc. by City Council on September 3, 19R5. The cost of laying conduit for the Public Service wires can be considered at this time. If this could be accomplished now, this would be a tremendous savings in the future. It was noted that the final contract included electrical outlets at each of the trees. Susan POwers questioned who woul~ be paying the costs of electricity if electrical lights were placed on the trees. There will be additional trees planted around each corner to extend the overall appearance. FORM !O C. F. HOEC KEL B. B. 8: L, CO. Page Two Minutes September 11, 1985 ' RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS There will be coordination necessary between SaBEll's and the contractor 100 Leaves for the Englewood Parkway regarding the intersection of Girard and Broadway. Ms. Dietrich noted that she will be attending weekly construction meetings with the contractor and the Engineering Depar.tment and will know of any major problems or delays that might occur. She also noted that she will be delivering a letter to all the merchants in the affected blocks of South Broadway regarding the minor disruptions that they will experience during the next two months of construction. It is · hoped that these will be kept to a minimum. The contractor is ·aware of this feeling. The extensive mailing for the Tree Dedication Program will be sent out during the first part of the ,week. This will include over 470 letters and brochures and some follow up phone calls. Susan Powers noted that ·the proposed street signs for the Parkway are available. They can be presented at the next Board meeting. Englewood Fall Festival Days -Ms. Dietrich detailed some of planning that has gone on to date regarding the Englewood Fall Festival Days in downtown Englewood. Food booths, crafts and art booths, auctions, rummage sales, and other activities are being planned. Many of the merchants on Broadway have indicated that they will take part in this Festival. Rosemary LaPorta has taken the lead in organizing the details and arrangements for this event. Much of the activities will revolve around the Englewood Parade on November 2, 1985. Mr. Mausolf wanted the Board to consider a $500 to $1,000 contribution to the FAll Festival Committee. Mr. Coleman noted that the Festival will b"t-ing much publicity to the dawntown district. A question was raised as to the role of the DDA in downtown Englewood .and ·what is development in those terms. Mr. Pendleton believes that it is the role of the Authority to provide an attractive and economically healthy atmosphere in downtown F.nglewood so that private interprise can succeed. It was also suggested at this point to offer a Challenge Grant to the Fall Festival Committee as a possible incentive for raising funds from the private sector. Additional information is needed for this in terms of a proposed budget from the Committee. At this time, no action was taken. In addition to theAnnual Englewood Parade that weekend, Ms. Dietrich noted that the Public Improvement Project will be completed, the Englewood Par,kway will be open that weekend,. the Broadway Southwest department store at Cinderella City will be open, and the Fall ~estival will take place. Farmers Market -There have been several complaints regarding the traffic on Tuesday afternoons during the Farmers' Market. It was agreed t~at additional people in the downtown area creates .positive· activity •. Merchants .. , need to work with the Market next year.to take advantage of the increased number of pedestrians in the area. Urban Renewal Authority -Susan Powers noted that the arrangements between King Soopers and Kravco are almost completed. The new grocery store will be opening within 30 days. Also, the agreement between Buyer's Club and URA is in final stages to be signed. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:18 PM. FORM 50 C. F. HOECKEL B. B. & L. CO. Page Three Minutes e September 11, 1985 e RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Respectfully submitted,