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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-06-08 EDDA MINUTESFORM ~ C. F. HOECKEL B. e. a L. c o. • RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3535 South Sherman -Englewood, CO 80110 Minutes June 8, 1988 e 100 Leaves Board Members Present: Boselli, Green, Hathaway, Oxman, Pendleton, Tomooka, Board Members Absent : Coleman, Hale, Hilger Staff Present: P. Dietrich Guests and Vis•i tors: Dick Hinson, Ken Pla tou, Rick Wanush The regular meeting of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors was called to order by Chairman Dan Green at 12:08 p.m. on June 8, 1988. The Minutes from the previous meeting were presented for approval. Mr. Boselli moved, seconded by Mr. Tomooka, to approve the Minutes from the regular meeting on May 11, 1988. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. The Treasurer's Report, dated April 30, 1988, was presented by Mr. Boselli. He noted that about 41% of the anticipated revenues had been collected to date. Mr. Tomooka moved, seconded by Ms. Hathaway, to accept the Treasurer's Report. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Vacancies Mr. Green noted that the terms of office for Fred Hale and Nick Hilger would be expiring on June 30, 1988. He indicated that Mr. Hale has time constraints in his business, and does not wish to have his name submitted to Council for reappointment. Also, Mr. Hilger has a meeting conflict on the second Wednesday. FO RM ~O C, F. HOECKEL B, B. & L. CO. MINUTES June 8, 1988 Page Two ·-:e RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Mr. Boselli moved, seconded by Mr. Pendleton, to s ubmit the nam es of 100 Leaves Ken Platou, Vice-President of Swedish Medical Center, and Kevin Steele, General Manager of Safeway, to City Council for consideration for appointment to the EDDA Board of Directors, terms to begin on July 1, 1988 and expiring on June 30, 1992. Discussion followed. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. Officers Mr. Green reported that the Executive Committee had met and considered nominations for the Officers for 1988-1990 for the EDDA Board. The Executive Committee recdmmends Walt Tomooka be nominated as Chairman and Rick Boselli be nominated as .Secretary. He further stated that since he had received no input regarding the Treasurer's position, he would recommend that this position remain unfilled until the next Board meeting. Mr. Green moved, seconded by Mr. Boselli, to elect Walt Tomooka as Chairman of the EDDA. Discussion followed. AYES: Boselli, Green, Hathaway, Oxman, Pendleton NAYS: None ABSENT: Hale, Hilger, Coleman ABSTAIN: Tomooka The motion was passed. Mr. Green moved, seconded by Mr. Tomooka to elect Rick Boselli as Secretary· of the Board of Directors for EDDA. Discussion followed. AYES: Green, Hathaway, Oxman, Pendleton, Tomooka NAYS: None ABSENT: Hale, Hilger, Coleman ABSTAIN: Boselli The motion was passed. Mr. Green stated that any recommendations for Treasurer should be telephoned to· him during June. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Marketing Seminar Ms. Dietrich noted the response from local merchants and property owners has been good regarding the marketing seminar, "Ten Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses," to be presented on June 9. A flyer has been distributed to the merchants in downtown Englewood as well as mailed to the Englewood Chamber of Commerce for the monthly mailing. FORM ~o C. F. HOECKEL e. B. 8 L. co. MINUTES June 8, 1988 Page Three Farmer's Market ·.e RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves The Farmer's Market will be held in the very north parking lot of Cinderella City, lower level, at West Floyd and Huron, beginning on July 5. Because of the location change again, the EDDA is purchasing a temporary sign for this special event to be placed at the corner of West Floyd and Elati with · directional arrows towards the Farmer's Market. Advertising -Image Program Ms. Dietrich noted that the ads have been prepared for the downtown Image Program from June until the middle of October. She included a copy of them in the Agenda Packet . All major events that will occur in the downtown area are noted. Public Improvements for West Hampden Ms. Dietrich noted that the EDDA was informally asked to ·provide money for installation of accent lights on the first one-quarter of the block of West Hampden. Installation for this project is estimated to be $7,600. The higher cost is a result of the wiring coming from the Acom a Street public areas, and not Broadway. Because the cost is quite high, it was suggested that the URA be asked to participate in this expense. The Board indicated they would approve at least $3,000 towards these costs. New Signage for South Broadway The new and larger signs for South Broadway at Floyd, Girard/Englewood Parkway and Old Hampden in downtown will be delivered this month, and in- stalled during July. Urban Renewal Authority Mr. Hinson reported that the agreement has been signed with Lincor for the development of the Phar-Mor Plaza. It is estimated that the retail will be c:.om- pleted during the first quarter of 1989. The r e t a il stores a t the Englewood Marketplace will open this August. Trammell Crow is anticipating a pro- motion to coincide with the events of the Little Dry Creek dedication and the 1988 Englewood Rendezvous. Mr. Hinson also reported that the City of Englewood and the owners of the Trolley Square have resolved the issue with the ground lease and work is proceeding to lease the space. Anita's Coffee Shop will be opening on Englewood Parkway at Trolley Square this summer. FORM SO C . F. HOECK EL 8. B. & l. CO. MINUTES June 8, 1988 Page Four Little Dry Creek RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Mr. Hinson and Ms. Dietrich are planning a dedication for the Plaza at Little Dry Creek. This is planned for the morning of Friday, August 26, and will coincide with the plans that are under way for the celebration of the 1988 Englewood Rendezvous. Cherokee Intersection 100 Leaves The completion of the work at the Cherokee intersection will be completed by mid-July. Mr. Hinson reported that he is working on a comprehe nsive map of th e downtown areas, with particular emphasis on the redevelopment projects. Ms. Dietrich indicated that it should be included in the Economic Profil e a nd be used · as a basis for other types of guides for the downtown. She will work with Mr. Hinson on this project. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted,