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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-01-08 EDDA MINUTES, e ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 333 WEST HAMPDEN AVENUE, SUITE 602 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS PRESENT: January 8, 1997 MINUTES Close, Coleman, Kientz, Oxman, Collins Dilatush, Sanchez, Duemke, Powell, Waggoner MEMBERS ABSENT: Pfannenstiel STAFF PRESENT: Celva, Doyle GUESTS/VISITORS: Mark Van Loucks; I. Ron Straka, Consultant; Lee Rose, Designer INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS Chairman Close welcomed Council member Kells Waggoner, (Kells told the Board that he was appointed Monday night to the EDDA Board of Director's) Mark Van Loucks, Ron Straka, Consultant and Lee Rose, Designer to 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 December Board meeting minutes. There being none, a motion was made by Connie Sanchez, seconded by Gary Oxman and passed unanimously approving the minutes as presented. III. TREASURER'S REPORT Gary Oxman asked if there were any additions or corrections to the November, ·1996 Treasurer and Expenditure reports. There being none, a motion was made by Steve Collins, seconded by Connie Sanchez and passed unanimously approving the reports as presented. , IV. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Chairman Close had nothing to report. IV. DIRECTOR'S REPORT A. Projects for 1997 Director Celva introduced Mr. Mark Van Loucks to the Board and gave a brief background on a previous meeting which EDDA had initiated to bring Mr. Van Loucks interest in redeveloping the Gothic Theater to the attention of the City Administration. This meeting was attended by: Mr. Van Loucks, City Manager, Doug Clark; Manager of Business and Neighborhood Development, Bob Simpson; EDDA Chairman, Gordon Close; EDDA Executive Director, Celva. Further details of the meeting are contained in 1/7/97 memorandum to the EDDA Board. C~lva related that at the end of this meeting City Manager, Clark had stated that he would be discussing the matter with Mr. Simpson and staff and would contact Van Loucks in two weeks. Chairman Close remarked that Mr. Clark had made it very clear that the City Administration exclusively would be pursuing the matter. Mr. Van Loucks spoke of this meeting and his dissatisfaction with the City's response. He then went on to briefly describe his background, including early involvement with United Cable and involvement with Glory Hole Casino in Blackhawk, Colorado, now owned by Harrahs. Van Loucks stated his interest in Englewood and the Gothic Theater. He said that the Gothic needed to be viewed as a resource that could help establish an identity for Englewood, and that it could be used both for private enterprise and as a community resource. In his proposal a major use would include use as a venue for childrens' movies. Before making a large investment Van Loucks wanted to determine if City support existed for the proposal. Discussion continued on other aspects of the proposal including parking, other uses and possible sources of public funding and support. Director Celva related that a discussion had recently been held with Swallow Hill Music Association and suggested that pursuing development of these complimentary uses in the downtown district be a high priority for EDDA in the coming year. Councilman Waggoner said that the City wants more information on Van Loucks proposal and that some members of City Council are interested in the project. Board member Powell stated that it needed to be determined what Van Loucks was looking for from the City as "good faith" commitment. Discussion continued ., on the role of EDDA in relation to the Gothic and Swallow Hill with the final Board consensus being that an active role was appropriate and should be continued. B. Oth~r 1) Facade Program Director Celva stated that a request for a facade grant had been received from Julie Hall, of Ultra Legs, and that he had two concerns he wanted the Board aware of. Number one was that while the primary merchandise sold at Ultra legs was lingerie and hosiery, some merchandise might be viewed, under Englewood Code as obscene and thus illegal. Secondly, he said that a precedent had been established on not giving grants to businesses occupying a portion of a building when the entire facade was not being done. These issues were discussed briefly. Celva stated he would talk with Ms. Hall, further investigate the obscenity issue and try to determine the best way to find a satisfactory resolution to his concerns. 2) Board Vacancy Director Celva told the Board that a request had been received, from the City, for a nomination of a candidate to the EDDA Board. A vacancy had been created when it was discovered that Michael Dilatush, although appointed, was not eligible for Board membership. Celva raised the question of once again nominating Sam Kaufman. After discussion a motion was made Connie Sanchez, seconded by Bill Coleman to submit the name of Sam Kaufman, to City Council for their approval. It was suggested that if Kaufman could not be appointed, EDDA be given the opportunity of providing the names of additional candidates. 3) Downtown Plan Ron Straka presented several concepts, that are part of . the Downtown Plan for Board input and discussion. IV BOARD MEMBERS CHOICE A. Bill Coleman briefly reported on the status of meetings between members of City council, the Englewood Chamber and EDDA. He stated that he felt they were very productive and would lead to better communications and understanding for all entities. Director Celva thanked everyone for attending the Board meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.