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BRADFORD PUBLISH ING C0 .1 DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN '.DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
3535 S. Sherman -Englewood, CO 80110
MINUTES
November 14, 1984
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Board Members Present: Coleman, Green, Holthaus, Kaufman, Mausolf, Neal, Oswald,
Owens, Pendleton, Tomook.a
Board Members Absent: None
Staff Present: P. Dietrich
Guests and Visitors: Steve Albright, Vice President, Pueblo Bconomic Development
Corporation, Susan POwers, Dorothy Dalquist
The regular meeting of the Englewood downtown Development Authority Beard of
Directors was called to order by Chairman Bill Pendleton at 12:12 PM on November
14, 1984.
The minutes from theOctober 10, 1984 regular meeting were presented for apprO'Val.
Mr. Kaufman moved, seconded by Mr. Mausolf, 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. Neal moved, seconded by
Ms. Owens, to accept the Treasurer's Report. Mr. Green noted that the Budget
Subcommittee had met and will be prepared to recommend a budget for 1985 at the
December regular meeting. He also noted that year-to-date revenues have exceeded
the estimated projection for 1984. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Mr. Pendleton introduced Steve Albright, Vice President, Pueblo Economic Development
Corporation. Because Pueblo has had some uni,,que problems in the past, Mr. Albright
discussed the topic of 4ow to Market a City. He emphasized their advertising
campaign, with specific targeted marekts. Also, he noted that their information
packet regarding the City and County of Pueblo has been a very effective promotional
tool. Further, he stated that the downtown realized that it would n0t go back
to its previous viability, but that it could still be very economically healthy.
He explained the Smail Business Assist ·cance Development and the land assistance
programs that Pueblo offers.
Meeting with City Council -Mr. Pendleton recpapped the meeting with the EDDA
Board of Directors and City Council in October. Two important projects that
came from this meeting were a newsletter regarding the downtown activities and the
continuation of the Broadway Facade Program.
Transportation Report -South Santa Fe Coor,idor -The future development of the Sant
Fe Corridor was discussed and how it relates to the Engelwood downtown area. Mr,
Kaufman noted that the lobbying efforts by the Centennial Chamber of Commerce have
been very effective in communicating issues to RTD and the Highway Department.
1984 Parade -Five Board members particpated in the 1984 Annual Englewood Parade.
Because of the number of people in the area ·during the day, it is hoped to do some
cooperative promotional work with the merchants next year.
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November 14, 1984
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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Retail Educational Program -The two visual merchandising seminars/workshops
that the EDDA sponsored in October were very successful. Over 40 participants
attended these workshops. '.T'hey were timely and very appropriate to the many types
of merchants in the area.
Landscaping -Public Improvements on Broadway -Ms. Dietrich noted that she is working
with the Urban Renewal Authority and the Budget Sub committee for further
definition of the proposed design and the financial coimnitment towards the project.
Newsletter -The P.xecutive Director noted that there will be a newsletter pub-
lished in November and also onepublished in December this year. This is in
response to the communication of downtown activities to the merchants and property
owners in the area.
Slide Show -In cooperation with theCity, Ms. Dietrich has written a preliminary
outline and script for a slide show about the downtown redevelopment project and
related activities. This will be used to communicate to local organizations
and service groups any information and update regarding the project.
Safeway Grand Opening -The SAfeway Super Store at 201 East Jefferson will have
a grand opening on November 16, 1984 at 5:00 PM. The Board of Directors is
invited to attend.
Mill Levy for 1985 -The City Councsil approved a 5 mill levy for 1985. This
is an increase from 4.63.
Other -Mr. Coleman presented a rendering of a possible lighting effect for Broad-
way. He noted that the area could be very distinctive and identifiable with this
concept.
Urban Renewal Authority -The URA has added a provision to the Relocation Handbook
that offers a 'cash in lieu' payment of $2500 for businesses that cease operation
because of relocation decisions. The business is then not eligible for any other
claims.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:35 PM.
Respecfully submitted,
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