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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-03-14 EDDA MINUTES• BRAD FORD PUBLI S H I NG CO ., DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3535 S. Sherman -Engelwood, CO 80110 MINUTES March 14, 1984 • Board Members Present: Close, Coleman, Gasson, Holthaus, Kaufman, Maxwell, Neal, Owens, Pendleton, Tomooka Board Members ABsent: Mausolf Staff Present: M. Haviland, P. Dietrich Guests: Roger Kinney, Russ Norfleet, Ted Vasilas, J, D. Pearce, John Pearce, Ed Cordova, Andy Mccown, SUsan Powers Chairman Gasson called the regular meeting of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority to order at 11:58 AM on March 14, 1984. As is the custom at Board meetings, there were introductions of those present. The minutes from the February 8, 1984 meeting were pesented for approval. Mr. Kaufman ~moved, seconded by Ms. Owens, to approve the minutes from the February 8, 1984 regular meeting. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Pendleton presented the bills for payment. Mr. Maxwell moved, seconded by Mr. Kaufman, to approve the bills for payment. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Pendleton also presented the Treasurer's Report. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Mr. Russ Norfleet presetned an update on the proposed plans for the new Safeway building at Logan and Hwy. 285. He indicated that it would be open about October 1, 1984. Also, it is porposed that the new store is anticipating sales that are double of what they are now. Mr. NOrfleet mentioned that approximately \ acre is available for purchase to the north and west of the proposed building. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Haviland presented the Englewood Economic Brochure to be distributed in the area. It was noted that developers would also be a target audience for dis- tribution as an addition to a list of groups already prepared by the staff. Mr. Haviland indicated that he is going to ask Fred Burke for a written evaluation of the clean up efforts to date. This will be available at the next meeting. Mr. Gasson directed the Executive Director to follow up with an inspection as to the quality of work that is being done. • BRADFORD PUBLISH I NG C0 .1 DENVER Page Two Minutes March 14, 1984 • RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Urban Renewal Plan -Update -The revised URA plan includes property on South Acoma Street. Also, the URA is being asked by Brady to include the leases in the property that he has already acquired on South Broadway. Mr. Brady will have to produce gqod faith evidence that he has negotiated in good faith with each of the property owners and leasees in the redevelopment area. This will also have to take into consideration replacement value. Several questions were raised con- cerning the amount of time that a merchant has to move if his property is acquired. Mr. Ted Vasilas addressed the Board with his concern That Council should be concerned that fair and adequate negotiations take place between the leaseholder and developer prior to any discussion of lease condemnation. Mr. Vasilas questioned if the negotiations in his case were leing undertaken in good faith. It was mentioned that several tenants have not tl een notified regarding their options with this redevelopment plan. Mr. Neal directed the Executive Director to distribute the rules and process entitled to each tenant regarding his rights. The information for this will be forthcoming from the City ~ REPORTS: Chamber of Commerce -Mr. Pendleton noted that his report from the Task Force concerning the two chambers of commerce will be forthcoming. He noted several points that would be :includedin it: -The area is in favor of growth. -The report is aging beyond the retail community. There is indication that some service businesses are moving out of the area because of the decline of businesses in the area. -The growth is moving farther southeast. -General promotion of the Englewood area should be undertaken. -There are no general complaints about the city services. City of Englewood Chamber of Commerce -Mr. Coleman noted that this new Chamber has an office, a board of directors, and executive director, and some members. They are currentlylasing a large volunteer group to accomplish their goals. There will be an open house-ribbon cutting ceremony on March 16, 1984 at 5:30 PM. The Board is cordially invited to attend. Cinderella City is helping with the organizationd>this new Chamber of Commerce. Also, it was noted that there is no animosity towards the Centennial Chamber of commerce as there is a need for both organizations. Request for Funding -Mr. Coleman moved, seconded by Mrs. Holthaus, to appropriate $5,000 to the City of Englewood Chamber of Commerce. Discussion followed. It was mentioned that the DDA gave the dba $1,000 a ·;month for the first 6 months, and then $500 a month for the next 6 months. Mr. McCown suggested that the DDA check with an attorney regarding the appropriation of public funds. Ms. Owens moved, seconded by Mr. Pendleton, that the following amendment be added to the motion. Because additional informaiton is needed regarding the budget, the goals, the projection of memberships, and the legal ramifications of appro- priating public funds, it is necessary to postpone this decision until the next Board meeting. The amendment passed uanimously by voice vote. The amended motion was then discussed. It was passed unanimously by voice vote. • BRAD F ORD PUBL IS H ING C O ., DENVER Page Three Minutes March 14, 1984 Security Update - area has improved. eliminated. • RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Mr. Kaufman noted that the police security in the downtown Some of the problems that he had noted had 1 been reduced or OTHER -Mr. Gasson submitted his resignation as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective March 31, 1984. Disucssion followed as to how to fill the vacancy until the next regular election of officers in June, 1984. Mr. Coleman moved, seconded by Mr. Maxwell, to appoint Mr. Walter Tomooka as Chairman to fill the remaining portion of the term of office. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:50 PM. Respectfully submitted,