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ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
333 WEST HAMPDEN AVENUE, SUITE 602
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DECEMBER 17, 1997
MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kientz, Collins, Oxman, Sanchez, Pfannenstiel
Kaufman, Waggoner
MEMBERS ABSENT: Powell, Duemke
STAFF PRESENT: Celva
GUESTS/VISITORS: Ron Straka, Consultant; Clifford Weinberger,
Situs Real Estate Corporation, Rosemary La
Porta, La Porta Art Gallery
I. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS
Chairman Kientz welcomed Ron Straka, Consultant;
Clifford Weinberger, Situs Real Estate Corporation and
Rosemary La Porta, La Porta Art Gallery to the Board
meeting.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m.
Chairman Kientz asked if there were any additions or
corrections to the November Board meeting minutes.
There being none, a motion was made by Trina
Pfannenstiel, seconded by Steve Collins and passed
unanimously approving the minutes as presented.
III. TREASURER'S REPORT
Gary Oxman asked if there were any additions or
corrections to the October, 1997 Treasurer and Revenues
and Expenditure reports. There being none, a motion
was made by Connie Sanchez, seconded by Sam Kaufman and
passed unanimously approving the reports as presented.
IV. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
v.
Chairman Kientz made a motion to change the Board
meeting time to 4:30 instead of 5:00 p.m. beginning
January, 1998 to allow Trina Pfannenstiel to attend the
meeting. The motion was seconded by Kells Waggoner and
passed unanimously approving the meeting time change.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Election For Two At Large ESBDC Members
The By-Laws of the Englewood Small Business Development
Corporation (ESBDC) require the Englewood City Council,
EDDA and the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce to
vote on the nominations for two at large members to
serve a two year term on the ESBDC Board. The members
voting for two of the three nominations are:
Connie Sanchez, Glass Warehouse: 6
Dan Genson, Englewood Liquor: 6
Les Van Clete, Metro Brokers: o
Bill Coleman -Plaque Presented
A plaque was presented to Bill Coleman in honor and
recognition of Bill's leadership and service to the
EDDA Board of Directors.
Downtown Plan -Ron Straka
Director Celva stated that Ron Straka had been delayed,
but that while the Board was waiting for Straka's
presentation of the Downtown Plan there was new
information on the Cinderella City project. Celva
passed out copies of the information packet that had
been distributed to City Council on Monday night. The
packets contained a conceptual site plan, information
on proposed .scheduling and financial data. Kells
Waggoner said that the City now owns Cinderella City
and that an architect will be doing an analysis on the
Foley's building to determine if it is feasible to
recycle this building as new City Hall. He also stated
that Miller/Kitchell is still interested in building
the retail portion of the center and that the
possibility exists that Miller could be the master
developer for the entire site. The Board continued to
discuss the Cinderella City project and its relation to
the rest of the EDDA district and Broadway.
VI. BOARD MEMBER CHOICE
Chairman Kientz suggested that since Straka had still
not arrived, that the Board should move to Board
Members Choice on the agenda.
Sam Kaufman requested an update on El Tepehuan
Restaurant. Director Celva told the Board that
everything was progressing very well, a new contractor
had been hired with a slightly modified design instead
of the brick columns there will be flagstone, red
Colorado sandstone squares on the lower level and
changes made to the stucco to reduce the price. There
will be a redesign of the sign that is in place now
since the sign is a nonconforming use. The sign
however maintained in the area because it has a
vitality and is a period type piece construction will
begin shortly after the first of the year if the owner
approves the design.
Director Celva told the Board that Ted Vasilias is also
very interested in beginning work on the front of Ted's
Custom Clothiers. EDDA will be planning a more eye
catching building facade for Ted to enhance his
business.
Director Celva told the Board that he received a call
from a man that is interested in purchasing the South
Broadway Tropicals building and pursuing the facade
program for the store front.
Connie Sanchez and Sam Kaufman made the Board aware of
some lights out on Broadway that should be replaced.
Director Celva updated the Board on the Melody Music
building.
Downtown Plan
Upon Ron Straka's arrival Chairman Kientz moved
discussion back to the Downtown Plan and emphasized his
desire to have this plan ready for submission to the
City by the first of the year. Director Celva stated
that with a direction for development of the Cinderella
City site now more firmly established and more
information on the site available, that the EDDA plan
could be readied for submission to varied City
departments for review. He further stated that for the
plan to be cohesive, and to have integrity it is
necessary to deal with all areas of the district
including Cinderella City.
Straka distributed to the Board for their review. A
plan outline and a proposed work program for EDDA.
Straka then reviewed for the Board the plan presented
by Peter Calthorpe and discussed varied aspects of it,
some of which were directly r~lated to EDDA positions
,
and the Downtown Plan. Some of the primary issues were
how the redeveloped site will connect to Broadway and
the south side of Hampden. Discussion continued on the
Downtown Plan until adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Connie Sanchez
Secretary