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ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
333 WEST HAMPDEN AVENUE, SUITE 602
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 12, 1997
MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT: Coleman, Kientz, Oxman, Collins
Sanchez, Waggoner
MEMBERS ABSENT: Close, Duemke, Powell, Kaufman, Pfannenstiel
Celva, Doyle STAFF PRESENT:
GUESTS/VISITORS: Ron Straka, Consultant;
I. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS
Board secretary Coleman acting as chair welcomed Ron
Straka, Consultant to the Board meeting.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m.
Secretary Coleman asked if there were any additions or
corrections to the January Board meeting minutes.
There being none, a motion was made by Ron Kientz,
seconded by Connie Sanchez and passed unanimously
approving the minutes as p r esented.
III. TREASURER'S REPORT
Gary Oxman asked if there were any additions or
corrections to the December, 1996 Treasurer and
Expenditure reports. There being none, a motion was
made by Connie Sanchez, seconded by Steve Collins and
passed unanimously approving the reports as presented.
IV. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Chairman Close was not present at the Board meeting.
Due to the failure of recording equipment, the minutes
of the February 12th meeting are incomplete and are
taken from summary notes made during the meeting.
IV. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A. Director Celva briefly updated the Board on the
current status of several projects. He reported that:
1. Negotiations with the ·property owner, of the
building that houses El Tepehuan, Moss Rock Shop and
Lee's Mens Store are continuing. Due to some long held
ill feelings towards the City the property owner does
not want to become involved in any contracts with any
City agency and is considering funding the bulk of the
project herself instead of directly receiving a grant
for facade renovation. Celva will meet with her and
her tenants next week to seek the best way to proceed.
2. A proposal for facade renovation at Ultra Legs is
being completed however, dialogue is continuing with
Julie Hall, of Ultra legs, in relations to her request
for a facade grant and the implications of possible
code violations related to her business. To aid both
EDDA and Ms. Hall an outside legal opinion has been
sought.
3. Also reported was a conversation with George Allen,
current owner of the Gothic Theater. At this time, Mr.
Allen is still planning on restoring the facility for
use by Christian and charitable groups. He also stated
that the facility would be available for public use.
Celva reported he will be meeting with Mr. Allen in the
near future to further investigate the possibilities of
this site.
B. Director Celva brought to the Boards attention a
letter from Rosemary La Porta, Co-chair of the
Englewood Cultural Arts Commission addressed to Rodney
Lontine, Director of the Museum of Outdoor Arts. After
the letter and the proposal contained therein had been
discussed by the Board the following motion was made by
Connie Sanchez, seconded by Ron Kientz and passed
unanimously.
The Board of Directors of the EDDA urges the
Englewood City Council to pro-actively pursue
an effort to secure the placement of the
Museum of Outdoor Arts, in the City of
Englewood. And, if a site within or adjacent
to the EDDA district is suggested by City
Council as suitable for this use, EDDA would
offer to financially support an effort to
recruit the museum for that location.
IV
C. Ron Straka discussed with the Board the South
Broadway Action Plan and its relation to the Downtown
Plan. He emphasized the need for the Broadway segment
of the Downtown Plan to be completed quickly so that it
could b~ viewed in context with the Broadway Plan.
Also emphasized was the need for the EDDA plan to be
compatible with and supportive of the Broadway Plan.
A draft for Board review will be presented at the next
meeting. Secretary Coleman requested that staff make
every effort to have all Board members attend.
Discussion continued.
BOARD MEMBERS CHOICE
Director Celva thanked everyone for attending the Board
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
Respectfully
Coleman
Secretary