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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-04-13 EDDA MINUTESFORM ~O C. F . HOECKEL B, B. 8: L, CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3535 South Sherman -Englewood, CO 80110 Minutes April 13, 1988 100 Leaves Board Members Present: Boselli, Coleman, Green, Hale, Ha thaway, Pendleton, Tomooka Board Members Absent: Hilger Staff Present: M. Miller Guests and Visitors: Dorothy Dalquist, Dick Hinson, Ken Platou The regular meeting of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors was called to order by Chairman Dan Green at 12:00 p.m. on April 13, 1988. Mr. Green noted only one correction for the Minutes from the previous meeting; the addition of Nick Hilger as having attended. The correction was made . Mr. Tomooka moved, seconded by Mr. Boselli to approve the Minutes, as corrected, of the regular meeting on March 9, 1988. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. The Treasurer's Report, dated February 29, 1988, was pres e nted by Mr. Boselli. He again noted the report reflected a deficit, but that most of the EDDA tax revenues are collected during the months of May, August a nd September. Ex- penditures to ·date are in line with the budget. · There was a discussion regarding the location the Farmer's Market this year. Since Linear will be redeveloping the block where the market was located last year a new location has to be designated. Any suggestions .are to be directed to Dick Hinson. ___...__._ .. ..,,, . .,__ -----·-- FORM 50 C. F. HOECKEL B. e. a L. co. MINUTES April 13, 1988 Page Two CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Board Appointment -Status RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Mr. Green introduced Mr. Ken Platou, Vice-President of Support Services at Swedish Medical Center. He took a few minutes to acquaint the Board with Mr. Platou's responsibilities at Swedish. It was also noted th a t Mr. Platou has been with Swedish for over eleven years. Mr. Green explained that due 100 Leaves to a confli_ct, Nick Hilger would no longer be able to attend the meetings on Wednesdays at noon and Ken will be attending them in his place. Mr. Platou reiterated that Mr. Hilger's inability to attend was not his choice. He is extremely interested in the redevelopment and activities of the downtown district. Mr. Green made note of Dave Ciancio's move to Westminister. In the Agenda Packet were letters from Mr. Green and Ms. Dietrich commending Dave for his contributions. A written resignation was required from Dave before the City Council could officially accept his resignation. That resignation was re- ceived and passed on to City Council. Ms. Hathaway felt City Council accepted and understood the written explanation given to Mayor Van Dyke by Ms. Dietrich regarding the appointment of no _more than nine members . on the EDDA Board at this time . Discussion ensued. It is still the general feeling of the Board to keep two positions open until the re- development is complete. Mr. Coleman indicated that both candidates, Gary Oxman and Joe Wharry should be appointed since there are two vacancies. Mr . Green asked Ms. Hathaway if an individual can be reconsidered in the event he or she is not chosen the first time. Ms. Hathaway assured Mr. Green that all recommendations are kept for reconsideration. It was the general agreement of the Board to appoint only one candidate right now. Agenda for Board Meeting -May 11, 1988 Mr. Green asked Mr. Boselli to explain to the other board members what to ex- pect from the speaker for the May 11th meeting,. He is Bill Schultz from the Colorado Retail Council. He will be addressing what effects legislative decisions have on the retail industry as well as projections for Colorado's economy. Mr. Boselli felt the presentation would be very informative. Lease Mr. Green noted, through the efforts of Margi Miller, th~t Mr. Ralph Murphy has agreed to reduce the rent on our present space from $12.00 per square foot to $10.00 per square foot with an extension for the month of May at our pres e nt rat e . Mr. Pendleton moved, seconded by Mr. Tomooka to extend the lease for an additional thirty-one days, (April 30 -May 31) with a recommendation to be submitted _at the May 11th meeting. Mr. Green further explained the cost of moving even at a lower rate per square foot versus considering a reduced rate and eliminating those --·-·---------· ----- FORM ~o C. F. HOEC K EL 8. e. a L. co. Minutes April 13, 1988 Page Three RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves moving/remodeling costs. Discussion continued. Mr. Coleman believes that the EDDA office needs to be more visible to the general public and that South Broadway would provide that visibility. It was noted that a space probably could not be leased for the price per square foot being paid now, plus the additional costs. Mr. Coleman stated that he felt the money spent would be well spent. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. Signage -Mr. Green referred to the memo that was in the Agenda Packet updating the progress of this project. Densel Raglund hopes to have everything in order by the 15th of April at which time the order can be placed. Estimated delivery time is 6-8 weeks from the date of order. DIRECTOR'S REPORT .. Display for Chamber -The display for the Chamber of Commerce was given unanimous approval by all of the Board members. The third display board will be ready on Friday, April 15. This third board will be a "floater." It was suggested that the display board be placed at City Hall for a period of time. Cherrelyn Horse Car Fund Raising Dorothy Dalquist gave an update on the progress of the Cherrelyn Horse Car fund raising. Placement of the car when it is finished is still be discussed. It will be placed in a shelter to eliminate the effects the weather has had in the past. Ms. Dalquist noted that the fund already has approximately $8,000 in contributions, over one-third of the total .amount needed. Swedish Medical Center -Cinderella City Promotion The promotion for Swedish Medical Center and Craig has been changed. The coupons and the thank you letter saluting the hospital workers will only be distributed to the Swedish Medical Center employees. A separate distribution may be coordinated with Craig at a later date. Urban Renewal Authority Trolley Square drawings have been approved and a bid has been awarded. However, the ground lease is still a problem. Mr. Hinson·believes that everyone involved is very moticated to get moving on with the project. It was noted that potential leasors are waiting for the renovation before guaranteeing occu- pancy. Englewood Marketplace The project is on schedule. The Opening is still scheduled for August, 1988. FORM ~O C. F. HOECKEL 8. 8. & L. CO. Minutes April 13, 1988 Page Four RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Little Dry Creek is ahead of schedule by as much as two months. There is a possibility that the project will be finished in July provided there is good weather for construction. It was suggested that at a future meeting the EDDA Board of Directors and the guests and visitors take a field trip to one of the banks bordering these URA projects so the whole perspective can be seen. The closing date for the Linear project will be April 29. The major anchor is contemplating opening six stores all together in the metropolitan area. It is the plan of the tenant to sign all six leases at the same time for each individual location . Other Dorothy Dalquist noted that a new Director of Community Development has been chosen. Mr. Richard Wanush is currently acting City Manager for the town 100 Leaves on Louisville, Colorado. Mr. Wanush was the Director of Community Development in Englewood from 1976 to 1980. He was also the Assistant City Manager for Englewood from 1980 to 1982. He will be in Englewood beginning June 6. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:10 p.m.