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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-16 EDDA MINUTESENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 333 WEST HAMPDEN AVENUE, SUITE 602 BOARD OF DIRECTORS April 16, 1997 MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT: Coleman, Collins, Powell, Kaufman, Sanchez, Waggoner, Close MEMBERS ABSENT: Duemke, Kientz, Oxman, Pfannenstiel Celva, Doyle STAFF PRESENT: GUESTS/VISITORS: Ron Straka, Consultant; Jean Townsend, Coley/Forest I. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS Chairman Close welcomed Ron Straka, Consultant and Jean Townsend with Coley/Forest to the Board meeting. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. Chairman Close asked if there were any additions or corrections to the March Board meeting minutes. There being none, a motion was made by Kells Wagoner, seconded by Steve Collins and passed unanimously approving the minutes as presented. III. TREASURER'S REPORT Due to the absence of the Treasurer the January, February and March, 1997 Treasurer and Revenues and Expenditure reports will be presented at the May, 1997 Board meeting. ,, IV. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT A. EDDA/City Agreement Chairman Close brought to the Boards attention recent communications with City Attorney, Dan Brotzman. These included a proposed agreement between EDDA and the City and a statement of "EDDA Program Related Costs" totaling $106,702.00, from the Parks Department. Connie Sanchez who had reviewed these documents prior to the Board meeting expressed her dismay at the suggestion that a "financial commitment" from EDDA existed for many of the items included in the Parks Department list. Chairman Close asked Councilman Waggoner if he had any knowledge about the proposed agreement. Waggoner replied that it had been suggested that the roles and responsibilities of the Housing Authority, the Urban Renewal Authority and EDDA needed to be better understood and defined and that a written agreement would help to accomplish this. Discussion continued about specific elements of the individual documents with Board members questioning Director Celva about any responsibility or agreements relating to the costs delineated in the communication from Parks. Celva explained the items on the list that he believed were EDDA related. Councilman Waggoner stated that Director Celva needed to pursue clarification and documentation with the City Attorney's office, in regard to these matters. V. DIRECTOR'S REPORT A. Board Terms Director Celva told the Board that the terms of members Sanchez and Kientz would expire in June of this year. He stated that Connie Sanchez had expressed her desire to continue for another term, but that he was not sure about Ron Kientz, who is having some health problems. He said that Kientz had asked for a little more time to decide about another term. It was decided to hold this matter until the May meeting. B. Downtown Plan Director Celva related to the Board that while Ron Straka would be reporting on the Downtown Planning process, two practical exercises in using plan elements were available for discussion. These were the proposed new facade at Sir Speedy and a suggestion that Norwest Bank might be interested in a new location on Broadway. Celva went on to tell of separate conversations he had with Al Stanley, Director of Englewood Safety Services and Vernon Hendriksen, of Norwest Bank related to this proposal. After Celva had completed giving the details of Norwest's needs the Board discussed possible locations in the EDDA district. Further discussion on the implications and impacts of this type of use on the downtown area continued. Board member, Coleman said that a facility of this type, one focused on drive in access, would not contribute to a pedestrian orientation, which was the direction that the planning process was suggesting as most appropriate for the area. Board consensus favored Coleman's statement. Ron Straka used a proposed plan for the renovation of the facade at Sir Speedy as an example of the application or portions of the draft Design Guidelines. While all supported a renovation Board concern centered on the large amount of graphics repeating the same message several times. It was suggested that a revision of these plans which better reflected standards currently being considered by EDDA should be brought to the building owner and a compromise sought before EDDA could help fund the project. Ron Straka thanked the Board members who had proved their reviews of the drafts of the Design Guidelines and the Broadway segment of the Downtown Plan and asked for any additional comments. Discussion on specific portions of the documents and their implications and applications continued. Director Celva introduced jean Townsend, of Coley/Forest to the Board. After giving a brief background and the rationale behind the hiring of an additional consultant Celva asked Ms. Townsend if she would please add to his comments and also explain her proposed work program. After her remarks were completed discussion ensued on the need, cost and process for the hiring of a consultant. Board member Collins stated that three firms should be asked to bid. Chairman Close remarked that the hiring of a consultant had been part of the 1997 Budget process and also that some consideration should be given to Ron Straka's recommendation of Ms. Townsend. Director Celva stated that additional firms could be reviewed but requested that in the interest of time, that the Board authorize the Executive Committee to make a final decision. Director Coleman made a motion that: Two additional firms should be reviewed prior to selecting a consultant and that the Executive Committee be authorized by the Board to make the decision on which firm to contract with for services. - The motion was seconded by Steve Collins and passed unanimously. VI. BOARD MEMBERS CHOICE / Director Celva thanked everyone for attending the Board meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. '/ Bill Coleman Secretary