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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-01-13 EDDA MINUTES• FORM SO C. F. HOECKEL B. B. & L. CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3535 South Sherman -Englewood, CO 80110 Minutes January 13, 1988 • Board Members Present: Boselli, Ciancio, Coleman, Green, Hathaway, Pendleton, Tomooka Board Members Absent: Hale, Hilger Staff Present: Penny A. Dietrich Guests and Visitors: Dorothy Dalquist, Alexandra Habenicht, Dick Hinson 100 Leaves The regular meeting of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors was called to order by Chairman Dan Green, at 12:15 p.m. on January 13, 1988. The Minutes from the previous meeting were presented for approval. Mr. Tomooka moved, seconded by Mr. Boselli, to approve the Minutes from the regular meeting of December 13, 1987. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Boselli presented the Treasurer's Report, dated ·November 30, 1987. Mr. Tomooka moved, seconded by Mr. Coleman, to accept the Treasurer's Report. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Mr. Green welcomed Rita Hathaway to the EDDA Board of Directors. She is the appointed representative from City Council to the EDDA Board. He noted her accomplishments and stated that she would be a very welcome addition representing the central business district. - FO RM ~O C. F. HOECKE L B. 8 . & L. C O. Minutes January 13, 1988 Page Two RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Also, Mr. Green noted that Nick Hilger, Chief Executive Officer from Swedish Medical Center, has been appointed to the EDDA Board of Directors by the Englewood City Council. He noted the importance of the role that the medical facilities has in the downtown district, and Mr. Hilger is a welcome addition to the Board. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Transportation for Downtown Englewood -Ms. Dietrich reported on a meeting with representatives of RTD, Cinderella City, Swedish Medical Center, the Urban Renewal Authority and the City of Englewood regarding a transportation system in downtown Englewood. She presented three concepts for .. a shuttle type of service in the downtown district. First, the present RTD service could possibly be extended to Lafayette (pre- sently on Downing) from downtown Denver. This route currently comes into the downtown district on Old Hampden from the east and then west to Cinderella City Shopping Center. The second type of service is a shuttle/circulator system within the down- town district only. This would connect the medical facilities to the shopping center. The system could be financed from the privat e sector, or the public sector, or a combination of both. The third type of service that was discussed was a gen e ral shuttle system for major points of interest in all of the City of En g lewood. This could also be run privately or publicly, or a combination of both. Continued research into actual costs, dependability, reliability, and fr e quency is needed before any decisions can be made. General discussion continued. It was noted that RTD has figures that indi- cated. only 3% of those people available would take a dvantage of public transportation. The needs at Swedish Medical Center and also Cinderella City as far as employees and transportation requirements would have to be identified before further commitments can be made. It was questioned whether or not it is possible to change the habits of those that would be affected by this system, rather than adapt to the current patterns. Another question was raised as to the importance and need of residents on the east side of Broadway getting to the west side of Broadway. Further discussion ensued. Urban Renewal Authority -Dick Hinson presented an update to the Board on the various URA projects in the downtown. He noted that Coast to Coast Hardware will be opening their store in Trolley Square at the end of February. They currently have about 10,000 square feet leased. Addition- ally, the new owners of Trolley Square have indicated they will undertake ~ $2,000,000 renovation that includes opening the west side of the build- ing for improved store exposure and entrances. F ORM ~o c. F. HOECKEL 8. B. & L. co. Minutes January 13, 1988 Page Three RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Englewood Marketplace -He indicated tl1at several of the stores in this project will be open by f.,,_t f-!ust, 1988. These include Children's Palace, Pier I, Checkers Auto, So Fro Fabrics, and several small restaurants. Lincor -Work is progressing very well towards a closing date for the Lincor development. 100 Leaves Little Dry Creek -Work should be completed on the Little Dry Creek amenity in the downtown by August 1, 1988. This will be one of the most exciting features of the entire redevelopment project. Swedish Gerontology Center -The EDDA received a request for funding towards the operational costs of the shuttle system of the Gerontology Center. After discussion, it was noted this kind of cost was not in keeping with the purpose and goals of the Downtown Development Authority. The Board noted the excellent work accomplished by the Swedish Gerontology Center, but it could not, at this time, contribute to these costs. The Director will communicate these thoughts to the Center. Other -Advertising Program -Ms. Dietrich distributed the a ds that will be appearing in the next few months. She noted that she will have flyers for the "Easy Access, Easy Shopping, etc." ready for distribution at the Stock Show and other locations in the Denver Area. Other -Ms. Dietrich noted that she and Andy McCown had appeared on the American Cablevision Program, "Centennial Letter," promoting downtown Engle- wood as well as Englewood as a full service city. Other -Mr. Green read a letter from the Urban Renewal Authority Chairman Bob Voth thanking the EDDA for the financial participation in the Little Dry Creek portion of the redevelopment project. The fountain will be a very welcome addition to the downtown water amenity. It was noted that the regular meeting would be adjou~ned so the Board could begin a very informal work session with the newly elected Council persons. As there was no further business, the meeting was a djourned at 1:20 p.m. c--Respectfully submitted,