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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-05-08 EDDA MINUTESFORM ~o C. F. HOECKEL B. a. a L. c o. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3535 S. Sherman -Englewood, CO 80110 MINUTES May 8, 1985 - Board ~embers Present: Coleman, r-reen, Kaufman, Neal, Oswald, Owens, Pendleton, Tomooka Board Members Absent: Holthaus, Mausolf Staff Present: P. ~ietrich Guests: Jim Bowers, norothy Dalquist, Susan Powers 100 Leaves The regular meeting of the F.nglewood Downtown Development Autrority Board of Directors was called to order by Chairman Bill Pendleton at 12:01 PM on May 8, 1985. The minutes from the previous meeting were presented for approval. Mr. Kaufman moved, seconded 1,y !(r. Green, to approve the minutes from the April 10, 19~5 regular meeting. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. !he Treasurer's .Report, n.udgeted vs. Actual Expenditures, dated March 31, 1985, was presentecl hy nan r-reen. Mr. Kaufman moved, seconded by }~r, '!'omooka, to accept the '.l:'reasurer' s Peport. The mot:f .on was passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Green also presented the revised proposed budget as it relates to expendi- tures for pul:-lic :f.mprovements on South 'Rroaaway. It has been decided that the '!".JlT)A sponsored promotion of the downtown project and the Section II edit.ion of Colorado Business ~agazine would be more timely in 19~6. The fun~s allocated for these projects can now be used for public improvement ·expenditures. Mr. Coleman moved,·. seconded by Mr. Kaufman, to revise the 1985 budget accordingly. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Marketing Study Update -Jim Bowers, planner and consultant to Swedish Medical Center, presented some very initial and broad concepts that might be possible for the marketing study area. Pis presentation included image chang:f:ng for the area, traffic considerations and zoning considerations, and opportunities that could result from various plans and ideas. Mr. Kaufman noted that it is important to attract people into this area than can support, financially, the services and uses that will be available. From this presentation, we will be meet:f.ng with Bill Veio, Rocky Mountain Research Institute, and combining this information. From this, we will begin to look at some of the possible alternatives and opportunities. FORM ~o C. F. HOECKEL 8 . a. a L. co. Page Two May 8, 1985 Minutes RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS • 100 Leaves Public Improvements for South Broadway -Recommendation from the Executive Com- mittee -Because the proposed co·sts of the public improvements of South Broadway have increased from $195,000 to $275,000, it was necessary to review the finan- cial commitments and long term debt service for this project. Mr. Kaufman moved, seconded by nr. Coleman, to commit up to $275,000 for public improvements for South Broadway, with the idea that the Board will borrow up to $225,000 of this. Discussion followed. It was noted that the balloon payment due on the Sachter property, if refinanced, can be applied to the project this year. Mr. Oswald asked if the public improvements for both sides of the 3500 block were included. Susan Powers noted that it is planned to include public improvements for this block in the Little nry Creek improvements. Also, the design and a separate estimate for the 3200 block will be forthcoming. The questfon was called. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. Dorothy Dalquist, City of Englewood Public Relations Specialist, indicated that she would help in publicizing the addition of public improvements to the area as well as the promotion of tree dedication. It is hoped that the City of F.nglewood Chamber of Com.~erce will also participate in this project. J'IRECTO'P.' S !l.E:OO'P.~ Public Improvements -Cost a02-Timing -Ms. Dietrich reviewed the ti.ming est.imates for this project. Ridding is estimated to be comrleted by Aug. 1, construction completed by mid-Sept., landscaping completed by the end of Sept., and f :f.nal clean up by the end of October. South Santa Fe Corridor Task Force Meeting -Ms. Dietrich reminded the Board that the next meeting of this Task Force is May 9, 1985 at 8:00 AM. Public Works Week -In honor of Public Works Week, there will be a tour of the box conduit and surrounding area on May 22 at 4:00 PM at the corner of Girard and Bannock. Police Task Force -Fred Kaufman noted that he had participated in patrol activity in the downtown area to first-hand see the problems of the area. It was very informative, and he encouraged the Board to do the same. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:33 PM. Respectfully submitted,