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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-12-12 EDDA MINUTES• BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO ., DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS EN~LEWOOD DOWNTOWN DRVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3535 S. Sherman -Englewood, CO 80110 MINUTES December 12, 1984 • Board Members Present: Coleman, Kaufman, 'Mausolf, Neal, Owens, Pendleton, Tomooka Board Members Absent: Green, Holthaus, Oswald Staff Present: P. Dietrich Guests and Visitors: Dorothy Dalquist The regular meeting of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors was called to order by Chairman Bill Pendleton at 12:06 PM on December 12, 1984. The minutes from the November 14, 1984 meeting were presented for approval. Ms. Owens moved, seconded by Mr. Kaufman, to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. The Treasurer's Reprot was presented by Bill Pendleton. Mr. Neal moved, seconded by Mr. Tomooka, to accept the Treasurer's Report as presented, The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote •. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT 1985 Proposed Budget -The 1985 proposed budget was presented by Rachel Owens member of the budget subcommittee. She explained each line item, with particular emphasis on the budget as it related to the 'WOrk program and the projects for 1985. A serioes of questions regarding theproposed streetscape for Broadway, lighting costs, street identification, and banners were discussed. Mr. M.ausolf moved, seconded by Mr. Coleman, to approve the 1985 budget as presented. The motion was passed unanimously -by voice vote. The Budget Subcommittee also recommended that the Chairman appoint a subcommittee to recommend alternative uses for the carry over balance of the EDDA. Mr. Pendleton appointed Fred Kaufman, Chairman, Rachel Owens, and Dan Green to this subcommittee. Safeway Grand Opening -The grand opening of the Safeway Store in the downtown district was very successful. It was reported that the Store has been extremely busy since the opening. BRADFORD PUBLISH ING CO ., DENVER Page Two Minutes December 12, 1984 DIRECTOR'S REPORT RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Landscaping -Streetscape -At the January 9, 1985 regular meeting of the EDDA, the Roecker Design Group wi ll present theproposed streetscape for South Broadway. These designs wi11 coincide with those already designed for the En g lewood Parkway. Newsletter -There will be two issues of the engleword published and distributed by the end of 1984. Suggesetions were made for additional distribution points for this newsletter. Also, it was suggested that an overa all information sheet be printed in early 1985 regarding the entire redevelopment porject. Street Closure -Information on street closures and disruptions in traffic has not been distributed in a timely manner. There has not been enough lead time for this information to be distributed to customers. In addition, to the street closure of Girard, south Bannock will become a two way street. Seminars for Small Businesses -The Small Business As sistance Center at the University of Colorado sponsors several small business eminars on beginning and managing a profitable business. It is proposed to sponsor th :f:s , kind of a program in 1985, SLide Show -Ms. Dietrich presented a slide show on the downtown redevelopment project. This slide show will be presented to any interested parties in the area during the early part of 1985. Also, it will be updated as appToprfate. Other -The owner of 7 houses in the 3600 Block of South Fox called and wanted to know if the EDDA was interested in purchasing this block of land. Th i s area is not in the downtown district. Other -It was noted that additional signs should be posted with the locat i on of the public parking lot on South Lincoln, particularly during the construction of the redevelopment porject. The Director will follow up on this request. Other -Mr. Kaufman requested a workshop on the use of computers for retail operations. This can be scheduled for early 1985. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:10 PM. Respecfully ,submitted,