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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-09-14 EDDA MINUTESRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FORM 5G C. F. HOECKEL B, B. Ii L, CO. ENGLE'WOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3535 South Sherman -'Englewood, CO 80110 Board Members Present: Board Members Absent: Staff Present: Guests and Visitors: MINUTES September 14, 1988 Coleman, Green, Hathaway, Oxman, Platou Pendleton, Tomooka Steele P. Dietrich, M. Miller Ciancio, Hinson, Oswald, Wanush The regular meeting of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors was called to order by Chairman Walt Tomooka at 12:21 p.m. on September 14, '1988. The Minutes from the previous meeting were Mr. Coleman, moved, seconded by Mr. Platou, from the August 10, 1988 regular meeting. unanimously by voice vote. presented for approval. to approve the Minutes The motion was passed The Treasurer's Report was presented by Ms. Dietrich. She noted that the excess in the budget is due, in part, to the monies saved on the cost of lights for the 000 Block of West Hampden. Mr. Pendleton, moved, seconded by Mr. Green, to accept the Treasurer's Report, dated August 31, 1988. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote. CBAIRHAH'S REPORT Board Vacancy -Ms. Hathaway brought a suggestion to the Board of Directors that Dana or Eric Brier, who are Englewood residents as well as owners of Mountain Miser, Ltd. in Englewood Marketplace, 100 Leaves MINUTES September 14, 1988 Page Two FORM SO C. F. HOECKEL B. B. & L. CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS be considered for one of the vacancies on the Board. Ms. Hathaway also suggested that Gordon Close, of Meloqy Music, be considered for the Board. Melody Music was once located on South Broadway, and Mr. Close is a former board member. He has just recently moved back into downtown Englewood. He would bring representation from the South Broadway merchants, just as either Dana or Eric Brier would bring representation from the Englewood Marketplace. With both of these appointments accepted there would be one vacancy remaining on the Board. Mr. Coleman, motioned, seconded by Mr. Pendleton, to submit Dana or Eric Brier and Gordon Close to City Council for appointment to the Board of Director's. Mr. Close would serve a term of office beginning October .1, 1988 through June 30, 1990, and either Dana or Eric Brier for term of office beginning October 1, 1988 through June 30, 1991. Resignation of Executive Director Ms. Dietrich, Executive Director of the EDDA submitted her resignation to the Chairman Walt Tomooka, effective September 15, 1988. Mr. Tomooka noted that Ms. Dietrich was instrumental throughout her four years as Executive Director in creating the continuity that now exists between the Downtown Business District, the City Council, URA and the City of Englewood. He further stated that she was able to give the EDDA some identify, and he said, "If we were to have chosen another Executive Director from fifty candidates, no one could have accomplished what Penny has accomplished." There was unanimous agreement to these comments. Ms. Dietrich was presented with a plaque in appreciation of her tenure with best wishes for success in her new endeavor. Other A suggestion brought to the Board by Ms. Hathaway, from City Council, is that the EDDA consider absorbing the expense of levelling, paving and striping the parking lot on 3400 South Acoma. The estimated cost of this improvement is $87,000. The land, which is owned by the URA, would serve as additional parking not only for the merchants on South Broadway, Englewood Marketplace and the south end of Trolley Square, but for customers as well as employees. Mr. Tomooka suggested to Ms. Hathaway that she inform the City Council that this proposal was presented, and it wil 1 be discussed. Mr. Pendleton noted, .. and Mr. Tomooka agreed, as did all the Board members, that the EDDA has a list of established priorities that need to be attended to before any additional projects can be considered. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Little Dry Creek Recognition -Mr. Pendleton noted that the Dedication of The Plaza at Little Dry Creek was very successful and well attended. 100 Leaves MINUTES September 14, 1988 Page Thr.ee FORM 50 C. F. HOECKEL 8. B, & L, CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Co-op Advertising Program -Ms. Dietrich informed the Board that she had received the proposal for the Co-op1 Advertising Program from the Englewood Sentinel, but that no contract had been signed. It was her feeling that with her resignation effective September 15, the decision as to whether or not the project will be implemented should be up to the Board of Directors. Task Force -The activities of the Task Force will include all of Englewood not just the downtown business district. Consequently any involvement on the part of EDDA will have to be limited to the dowptown district. Business Retention Committee -Ms. Dietrich noted that she was asked to be on the Centennial Chamber of Commerce Business Retention Committee. In view of her resignation, she suggested that the Chamber contact Rich Wanush. 2nd Annual Business Fair and the Englewood Parade -Ms. Dietrich noted that Margi Miller will be replacing her as the EDDA representative on the 2nd Annual Business Fair Committee as well as the Englewood Parade Committee. Ms. Dietrich also noted that the EDDA will be featured on the backside of the sales •receipts of the King Soopers store in Trolley Square in October, free of charge, d9e to the efforts of Margi Miller. Urban Renewal Authority -Dick Hinson commented on the suggestion proposed by the City Council to the EDDA of paving the parking lot on 3400 South Acoma. Discussion continued regarding other options. Mr. Hinson noted that the URA has used all of their available funds. Other Mr. Coleman noted that he hopes there will be more participation in the Business Fair this year from every type of business in Englewood to better inform those who at tend that Englewood has everything to offer in the way of services, shopping, etc. Ms. Dietrich took this time to explain to the Board Members that the Executive Committee had spoken with, and have asked, Mr. Gilbert ("Gib") Frye, who at one time had the largest advertising company in Denver, to act as a consultant to the EDDA in launching a promotional program for the downtown area, now that everything is in place, and the redevelopment :has been completed. It was the general feeling of the Board that this is the direction in which to go -bringing business to Englewood. Mr. Coleman asked that a subcommittee be appointed to direct this particular project. Ms. Dietrich noted that Mr. Frye will bring a proposal to the Executive Committee in the very near future with an overall program including action steps, and the costs involved. Many of the Board members were familiar with Mr. Frye's reputation. 100 Leaves MINUTES September 14, 1988 Page Four FORM ~o C. f . HOECKEL B. a. & L. co. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Mr. Hinson noted that the Little Dry Creek Project was the ,last physical project of the URA and that it is soon to be completed. It was his feeling that the Plaza should be ih the limelight, possibly through events, that would draw people from surrounding areas. Ms. Hathaway noted that the Heritage Association is giving some thought to organizing events at The Plaza throughout the year, funded by membership only. Board Member's Choice -Mr. Pendleton took this time to compliment Ms. Dietrich on all that she has accomplished through self-motivation, enthusiasm and her ability to get the job done. There was sincere agreement to every~hing said in her behalf. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1: 43 p.m. ·- 100 Leaves • RESOLUTION NO. SERIES OF 1988 e 64 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM ON THE BOARD OF ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. WHEREAS, Rick Boselli has been transferred out of the City of Englewood and has resigned as a member of the Englewood Downtown Development authority; and WHEREAS, Council desires to appoint a person to fill this unexpired term; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, THAT: GOROON CLOSE is hereby appointed to fill the balance of the term expiring June 30, 1991. ADOPTED AND APPROVED the 3rd day of October, 1988. Patricia H. Crow, City Clerk I, Patricia H. Crow, City Clerk of the City of Englewood, Colorado, hereby certify the above is a true copy of Resolution No. 64 , Series of 1988.