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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-07-13 EDDA MINUTESFORM SO C. F. HOECKEL B. B. & L. CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPKD.'T AUTHORITY 3535 South Sherman -Englewood, CO 80110 Minutes July 13, 1988 100 Leaves Board Members Present: Boselli, Coleman, Green, Hathaway, Oxman, Platou, Steele, Tomooka Board Members Absent: Staff Person: Pendleton P < Dietrich Guests and Visitors: Pat Crow, City Clerk, Dick Hinson, Rich Wanush The regular meeting of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors was called to order by Chairman Walt Tomooka at 12:12 p.m. on July 13, 1988. The Minutes from the previous meeting were Mr. Green moved, seconded by Ms. Hat ha way, from the regular meeting on June 8, 1988. unanimously by voice vote. presented for approval. to approve the Minutes The motion was passed The Treasurer's Report was presented by Director Dietrich. She noted that the year-to-date expenditures and revenues were similar to those of 1987. Also, the Annual Financial Report, prepared by Price Waterhouse, was included in the Agenda Packet. Mr. Coleman moved, seconded by Mr. Boselli, to accept the Treasurer's Report. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. CHAIRMAN' REPORT Mr. Tomooka welcomed Ken Platou, Vice-President of Swedish Medical Center and Kevin Steele, General Manager of Safeway as the two new Board members. He noteci that they will be a welcome addition to the Board. FORM ~o C. F. HOECKEL 8. e. A L. co. Minutes July 13, 1988 Page Two RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Resignation -Mr. Rick Boselli, submitted his resignation to the EDDA Board of Directors. He noted that he had taken a transfer with his company and would be moving to Pennsylvania. Mr. Tomooka commented that this Board would miss his input and that representation from Cinderella City has been a very important factor in the EDDA' s activities. Mr. Tomooka presented Mr. Boselli with a plaque in apprecia- tion of Mr. Boselli's tenure on the Board of Directors. Appointments -Mr. Tomooka noted that because of the resignation of Mr. Boselli, there would be a vacancy for the position of Secretary. He appointed Bill Pendleton as the interim Treasurer because of his experience in preparing the annual budget for EDDA. Within the next three to four months, Mr. Tomooka indicated he will appoint one of the new Board members as Secretary. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Dedication of The Plaza .... at Little Dry Creek -Ms . Dietrich gave an updated report as to the dedication activities that are planned for The Plaza .... at Little Dry Creek on August 26 from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Balloons and various promotional materials have been ordered and invitations will be printed by the end of the week. An extensive invitation list is being prepared. Mr. Platou noted that he would be happy to distribute posters about this event within the Swedish Medical Center complex. Also, flyers will be distributed in the downtown district. Map of Englewood -A comprehensive map of the downtown district is being designed and will be ready for distribution by the middle of August. Recruiting Program -Ms. Dietrich reviewed the history of the Recruiting Program that the EDDA had developed in May, 1987, and the challenge that was then given to the Englewood Chamber of Commerce. She reported that the Chamber is eligible for $1,000 because a Chamber member had been instrumental in relocating a business to the downtown business district. A formal presentation to the Executive Committee would take place at the Chamber office on July 18th. Expenditures -MS. Dietrich recommended that a contribution of $200.00 be made to the Horse Car Restoration Fund. This was a very important part of the history of downtown Englewood. To date, the committee has collected about $17,000 towards their $20,000 goal. Mr. Boselli moved, seconded by Mr. Coleman, to contribute $200.00 t owards the Horse Car Restoration Fund. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. Eng lewood Parade -Because of the decreased revenues to the Merchants' Ass oc iation at Cinderella City, the Shopping Center has withdrawn it s fi nancial support to the Englewood Parade this year. Ms. Dietrich n ot d t hat she will be able to appropriate an additional $250 .00 t ow ard t his parade which will raise the contribution made by the EDDA to $1,000.00 towards this annual event. Dorothy Romans is the Chairman of the Parade Committee. 100 Leaves Minutes July 13, 1988 Page Three RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FORM ~o C. F. HOECKEL B. e . & L. co. Downtown Englewood Task Force -Ms. Dietrich noted that the Centennial Chamber of Commerce will be taking the lead in examining the industrial zoned areas in the South Metro Area. They will have a staff person this fall to determine the needs and then follow up with appropriate information to determine the economic needs of this area. Coop Advertising Program -Ms. Dietrich has researched the possibility of sponsoring a cooperative advertising program this fall for a period of approximately one year for the merchants in downtown Englewood. She would like to launch this program in September with a breakfast to introduce the advantages of a program such as this. Plans are being finalized for this project. Urban Renewal Authority -Dick Hinson gave an update as to the activities of the Urban Renewal Authority. Englewood Marketplace -Checker Autoworks Store in the Marketplace is now open for business. Ponderosa Restaurant will be open on July 18. The building for So Fro Fabrics is now under construction. Children's Palace is in the process of stocking their store. And, Mountain Miser will be located in the north building at Englewood Marketplace. About 10,000 square feet of space is left to lease in this project. Trolley Square -Anita's Coffee Shop will be moving into Trolley Square on the Englewood Parkway. The owners received a favorable action on their request for variance to construct a deck on the west side of the Broadway Frontage. Little Dry Creek -This major public improvement project will be completed by August 26 in time for the Dedication . Phar Mor Plaza There will retail space after the Phar Mor This building will be completed be 37,000 square feet of additional general merchandise store is completed. by January 1, 1989. Other -Construction on the intersect.ion of Cherokee and Englewood Parkway will be completed by the end of next week. Board Members Choice Barry Coleman noted that he would like to see a more aggressive promotion program for the downtown district. He wanted advertising that would promote the entire city and its benefits. He also wanted the purpose of this campaign to raise awareness of the region to the downtown district. and the beautiful amenities that are how in place. This extensive advertising program would particularly help the small merchants, he noted. Ms. Dietrich noted that she has gathered information and will be instituting a cooperative advertising program this fall. Other -Mr. Tomooka thanked Pat Crow, City Clerk for attending the meeting and swearing in the Board Members before the regular meeting was called to order. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1: 05 p.m. Walt T ooka, Chairman 100 Leaves