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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-08-01 EDDA MINUTES• BRADFORD PUBLISHING C0 .1 DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3535 S. Sherman -Englewood, CO 80110 MINUTES August 1, 1984 • Board Members Present: Green, Holthaus, Kaufman, Oswald, Owens, Pendleton, Tomooka Boar~ Members ABsent: Coleman, ~~usolf, Neal Staff Present: M. HavUand, P. Dietrich Guests: Dorothy Dalquist, Andy Mccown, Susan Powers The regular meeting of the EDDA Roard of Directors was called to order by Chairman Pendleton at 12:01 PM on August 1, 1984. The fuinutes from the July 11, 1984 regular meeting were presented for approval. Mr. Tomooka moved, seconded by Mr. Green, to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. The Treasurer's Report was presented by Dan Green. Mr. Tomooka meved, seconded by Ms. Owens, to accept theTreasurer's Report. The motion was passed unanimously by • I voice vote. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT I Mr. Pendleton presented a resolution thanking Gordon Close for his time and dedi- cation to the downtown effort: WHEREAS, Gordon Close has been dedicated to teh betterment of the downtown district of Englewood, and I WHEREAS, Gordon Close has been committed to the promotion of the downtown busiAess association, and WHEREAS, Gordon Close has been a downtown merchant who has made a great contribution to the City of Englewood, I NOW, THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Directors sincerely thank Gordon Close for his time, effort, and dedication as a Director of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority. Ms. Owens ,moved, seconded by Mr. Kaufman, to adopt the resoluti'On. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. I Vacancy -Because the Board wanted a representative from Cinderella City as a Director, it was decided to send a letter to Mayor Otis recommending Linda Harmon, Marketing Director, for this vacancy. I DIREaTOR'S REPORT Banners -Penny Dietrich presented several ideas for the banner program for South Broadway. Specific costs and necessary permits, insurance, and approvals will have to be obtained before we can proceed with this project. Section II -Penny Dietrich is following up on a Section II ediet±on of the Colorado Business Magazine. This would be an editorial and pictoral story of the C;rty of Englew<:>od, with particular emphasis on the retail flavor of the community. Specific costs and a time frame will be researched during the next month. • BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO ., DENVER Page Two Minutes August 1, 1984 • RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Marketing Study Update -Mr. Kaufman suggested that the Brady marketing staff be in- cluded in the study. Mr. Haviland noted that the direction will be two step approach -one with Cinderella City and one with Swedish Medical Center. EDDA will act as a facilitator for the two major research projects. Statewide Development Corporation -Ms. Owens reported on the organizational meeting of this Corporation. It has been established primarily for the purpose of creating new jobs. The funding is from HUD, through the state of Colorado. CDBG, FUnds -Some of the money allocated for teh low interest loan program has been reallocated for relocation expenses to merchants in the impacted downtwon redevelop- ment area. Second priority will be given to those merchants that are relocating within the City of Englewood. Ms. Powers noted that $50,000 is left · in the low interest loan program for facade improvement. Other -A request from Kells Waggoner was received for the funding of a shuttle ser- vice between Cinderella City and Swedish 'Medical Center. The cost of this wou1d be approximately $30,000 a year.· Mr. Pendleton referred this to the Executive Committee for further consideration and recommendation. The Board recessed into an Executive Session at 12:50 PM. The Board came out of Executive Session at 1:05 PM. Michael Haviland submitted his resignation as Executive Director, effective August 31, 1984. He indicated that he had accepted an opportunity in another state to further his career. The Roard accepted his resignation. Mr. Pendleton indicated that the Executive Committee would meet and decide what course of action to recommend to the Board. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:10 PM. Respectfully submitted, e e -::):::::) ~ ··r LEWOOD DOwNlOWN D<VEI.Ol'MENT AUTHOOITY 35;15 S. Sherman S1reet . E~ lewood . Colorado 80110 Ph ,,ne3Q3/781-7885 A RESOLUTION OF PIE ENGLEWOOD DOWNT<:MN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY COMMENDING GORDON CLOSE FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A DIRECTOR WHEREAS,·Gordon Close has been dedicated to the betterment of the downtown district of Englewood, and WHEREAS, Gordon Close has been committed to the promotion of the downtown business association, and WHEREAS, Gordon Close has been a downtown merchant who has made a great contribution to the City of Englewood, NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Directors sinc~ely thank Gordon Close for his time, effort and dedication as a Director of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority. ,. Adopted:~ Signature:~ (Chairman) .::: ' : J