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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-04-10 EDDA MINUTES• BRAD FOR D PUBLI S H I NG C O ., DENVER . . ' RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOW?l nEVELOPMENT AUTHORI'."Y 3535 S. Sherman -Englewood, CO 80110 MINUTES Apr:tl 10, 1985 • Board Members · Present: Coleman, Green, Kaufman, Mausolf, Neal, Oswald, Owens, Pendleton, Tomooka Board Members Absent: Holthaus ; Staff Present:' P. Dietrich ,, ' Guests and Visitors: I 1• Division Chief Al Stanley, Lieutenant Tom Vandermee, Susan Powers, Andy McCown The regular meeting of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors was called to order by Chairman Bill Pendleton at 12:01 PM on April 10, 1985. The minutes from the previous meeting were presented for approval. Mr. Kaufman moved, seconded by Mr. Oswald, to approve the minutes frOtll the March 13, 1985 regular meeting. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. The Treasurer's Reports, dated February 28, 1985 and March 31, 1985, were pre- sented by Dan Green. Ms. Owens moved, seconded by Mr. Tomooka, to accept the Treasurer's Report. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. CHAIJU-fAN'S REPORT Crime Prevention -Division Chief Al Stanley presented to the Board several thoughts and ideas regarding the safety of downtown business district. He in- dicated that the Police Department was anxious to solve any problems before they arose, and would be most willing to work with the EDDA regarding this. It is important to keep communications open. He mentioned that the Department has several shows about crime prevention and safety that are available to the public. If appropriate, some of these shows can be presented to the merchants and property owners in the downtown district. The Executive Director will pursue this, Chairman Bill Pendleton appointed a Task Force, with Fred Kaufman as Chair- man, and John Oswald, Barry Coleman, and Ken Mausolf as members, to continue working on these problems. With the increase in traffic and pedestrians in the downtown area because of the redevelopment project, it will necessitate more communications and preventative measures to prevent additional crime. Public Improvements -Discussion was held on the cost of the theme lighting, benches and trash receptacles as presented by the Roecker Deisgn Group. For one side of one block, the cost is estimated at $44,300. This includes installation. · 1 t BRADFORD PUB LIS H I NG CO., DENVE R RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Page Two Minutes April 10, 1985 -- John Neal moved, seconded by Rachel Owens, to direct the EDDA STaff and the Executive Committee to coordinate the design, purchase, and installation of the public improvements for the east side of the 3300 block, east and west sides of the 3400 block of South Broadway, for a cost of up to $135,000. Also, the Executive Committee is authorized to investigate any financial arrangements that would be necessary to accomplish this. Barry Coleman noted that he wanted to make sure that the smaller 'people presence' projects were still included in the work program. John Oswald indicated that the 3200 block and the 3500 block should be the beginning of the project area, and some public improvements should be included in these blocks to soften the approach to Trolley Squa.re. John Oswald moved to amend, seconded by Barry Coleman, to include the 3200 block and the 3500 block for some public improvements to 'announce' the project area. Discussion followed. The question was calied. The amendment was passed unanimously by voice vote. The amended motion was then passed unanimously by voice vote . John Neal then moved, seconded by Fred Kaufman, to direct ·the EDDA Staff and the Executive Committee to appropriate up to $60,000 for landscaping for tht! east side of the 3300 block, and the east and west sides of the 3400 block. This would also include a 'softening approach' in landscaping for the 3200 block and the 3200 block of South Broadway. Discussion followed. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. Colorado Statewide Development Corporation -Rachel Owens noted that the new guidelines for these funds are changed. The State is p~anning on lending . up to $2,000,000 at low interest, with a fairly quick pay back, and then reloan these funds to the small businesses. By doing this program in this way, there would be no restrictions on the smaller sized loans. Board of ntrectors -Terms of Office -Chairman Pendleton noted that the terms of office for Barry Celeman and Bill Pendleton will expire on June 30, 1985. John Neal moved, seconded by Fred Kaufman, to recommend to City Council that Messrs. Coleman and Pendleton be retained for another four year term of office on the EDDA Board of Directors. The motion was passed unanimous1y •by voice vote. The Executive ntrector will send the appropriate letter to City Council. Executive Director's Review -Mr, Pendleton appointed the Executive Committee to review and evaluate the performance of the Executive Director, and make the appropriate recomnendations. BRADFO RD PUBLISH I NG CO ., DENVER Page Three Minutes April 10, 1985 • RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DIRECTOR'S REPORT - Property Inventory -Presently, there is a list of property that is available for sale and for lease. During the last month, the Director noted that there has been a tremendous response for this type of information. Loan Program -The Director distributed additional information regarding the changes in the low interest loan program for South Broadway. So far, there has been little additional response. Marketing Study -An update regarding the status of the marketing study was distributed at the meeting. At this point, the study is progressing on time, and we should expect an additional report at the May Board meeting. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:35 PM. Respectfully submitted,