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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-11 EDDA MINUTESENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 333 WEST HAMPDEN AVENUE, SUITE 602 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: GUESTS/VISITORS: June 11, 1997 MINUTES Kientz, Powell, Kaufman, Oxman, Duemke, Sanchez, Waggoner, Close Collins, Pf a nnenstiel Celva, Doyle None I. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS There weren't any guests or visitors at the Board meeting. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m. Chairman Close asked if there were any additions or corrections to the May Board meeting minutes. There being none, a motion was made by Ron Kientz, seconded by Connie Sanchez and passed unanimously approving the minutes as presented. III. TREASURER'S REPORT The May, 1997 Treasurer and Revenues and Expenditure reports will be presented at the July Board meeting. IV. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT A. Should EDDA take a formal position on Cinderella City, Museum of Outdoor Art, etc. Chairman Close told the Board that Doug Clark, City Manager inquired if, EDDA had taken a formal position on Cinderella City, Museum of Outdoor Arts, etc? Close added, that it would not be beneficial for EDDA to take a formal position on Cinderella city, Museum of Outdoor Art (MOA), etc. Discussion ensued. Kels Waggoner told the Board that Skip Miller, of Miller/Kitchell the Cinderella City developer was proposing that there be a large general merchandiser in Cinderella City, 100-250,000 square feet. The Museum of Outdoor Arts made the statement that they would not consider locating at Cinderella City if a general merchandiser locates in the center. He suggested that City council, as well as, the City Manager may like to know if EDDA had taken a formal position on the site and the MOA. Director Celva told the Board that at the June 9th, City Council study session Skip Miller reported that Target was not interested in adding anymore stores in Colorado and that K-Mart was more interested in developing there store on Bellview. Skip stated that he would try to recruit Wa l -Mart or Home Depot for the site and said at that point, some inducements might be necessary to get Wal-Mart to locate at the center. Chairman Close told the Board that after a lot of time and effort on EDDA's part the Downtown Plan that Ron Straka put together and presented is very workable plan, exciting and designed without the connection to Cinderella City, and what Ron is now trying to do is to connect the plan with the center. Close added, that the possibility of connecting the Downtown Plan, with a recommendation from the Board stating there interest for the Museum of Outdoor Art and with the idea of bringing a lot more people into the area, the two could be quite compatible and a complete complex. What EDDA is suggesting, is that a growth pattern for Englewood with a hotel and the increased connection to the hospital facilities, increasing traffic and an awareness of a comfortability of downtown Englewood. The Museum locating in the district would be a very viable and exciting addition to downtown Englewood. Director Celva told the Board that the Downtown Plan would be completed in the n ext two months with a final draft for the Board's review, and it would be a plan with an integrity will hopefully withstand the process. Once the final draft is completed the Board will be obtaining the opinions of the community to take under advisement before the plan is presented to City Council. After a lengthy discussion, it was the Board's decision, that a written statement be submitted to Mayor Burns and City Council, that EDDA does not have formal positions on these ideas, however, EDDA does support what has been presented by the Museum of Outdoor Arts, as a mixed use facility, utilizing arts, recreation, theater preferring to avoid exceptionally big box usage. The Museum of Outdoor Arts would probably work as a very strong catalyst to change the character of the residential neighborhood as opposed to Wal-Mart. B. Other Chairman Close told the Board that Jim Rees, of the Chamber of Commerce stated h is opinions in a letter on the businesses and temporary employees. V. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Encroachment Agreements -Mrs. Look, who is the property owner of the El Tepehuan building that includes Moss Rock, refused to sign the Encroachment Agreements. The Encroachment Agreements are for the pillars and the 6 foot awning that projects out from the building front. The City wants a signed agreement with Mrs. Look that she will carry insurance and will remove anything on City property within 30 days of being notified. This is standard practice. The City attorney approved allowing Ron Harms, owner of Lee's Mens Store to sign the agreement for the awning, but the pillars will need to be redesigned with some architectural moldings to accomplish the same object of division without projecting into the public right-of- way. Sir Speedy -Bob Voth, of Sir Speedy, was pleased with one of Ron Straka's facade concepts, and Celva told Bob that he was welcome to speak to the Board today about his false window, but he declined. The false window does not fit into the facade criteria, relating to design. Celva added, that he had looked at two other Sir Speedy franchises, one on Colorado Boulevard and 9th & Lincoln and discovered that the window Bob had requested was not common among the other franchises. Cricket Thicket -The owner of the Cricket Thicket was not interested in investing any monies for improvements into the building or making any commitments to EDDA. If there were monies expended by EDDA on signage, she would have a pro-rata obligation over a three-year period. Celva added, that he was unsure of Flash Formal. The Downtown Plan -The Downtown Plan is proceeding as planned. Jean Townsend, of Coley/Forest, has been conducting a survey within the hospital district, and will be submitting a draft of the survey for the Board's approval. Broadway Design Guidelines -Bob Simpson responded, "that the City believes the planning effort to be necessary to provide direct ion to EDDA, the City of Englewood and the private sector, applaud's EDDA's efforts, and that the Englewood Downtown Plan should · ultimately be adopted as part of the Englewood Comprehensive Plan, believes it is a vital component to complete the South Broadway Action Plan. The City supports changes in zoning to support the downtown plan and the design guidelines should be adopted as both standard guidelines to help guide the character of downtown Englewood." Waste Management -Susan Van Dyke, of Waste Management will help EDDA contact the right people, and she will be part of the meetings to consolidate the trash cans in the alleyways as has been discussed previously. Public Improvements -The pass throughways -EDDA received a reply back from Public Works two months ago but is still awaiting a reply from Parks and Recreation. Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce -Sonny Smithers, of the Chamber of Commerce told Celva a Steering Committee is being formed f or leadership Englewood, it will consist of a 30-40 member group and the objective of the group will be to find people in the community who will become active leaders for Boards, Commissions and public office. From this committee, six groups will be formed to deal with separate areas in planning and zoning, schools, etc. Each of these groups will select candidates for a 12 member group, who will then go through a course in leadership and different facets of City government, as well as, the private sector. Celva added, that he will be serving on the committee and will report any future information to the Board. The Chamber will also be looking for businesses to sponsor individuals for approximately $400 for the eight-month course tuition and they will be meeting once a month. City Manager -Celva updated Doug Clark 5-27-97 on the Downtown Plan process, and on the Gothic Theater, that EDDA had sent a letter and spoken to George Allen, the current owner, as well as, Mark Van Loucks and at this time George Allen was not interested in selling the property. Doug will be notifying Code Enforcement because of the weeds, etc. Allen's plans are for using the theaters as a venue for christian and charitable organizations. At this time Doug had not made a final decision about Al Stanley becoming the EDDA liaison to the Board. VI. BOARD MEMBERS CHOICE Director Celva thanked everyone for attending the Board meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6 :45 p.m. Respectfully submitte, . / , > fi::;/~ ~- Bill Coleman Secretary