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FOR M 50 C. F. HOECKEL 0. 8. It: L. CO.
ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
3535 South Sherman -Englewood, CO 80110
,M~rnbers Present:
Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Guests/Visitors:
MINUTES
January 11, 1989
Birdsall, Breier, Close, Coleman, Green, Hathaway,
Oxman, Pendleton, Platou, Steele, Tomooka
None
M. Miller
Rich Wanush
The regular meeting of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority
Board of Director's was cal led to order by Chairman Walt Tornooka at
12: 10 p.m. on January 11, 1989. Chairman Tomooka noted that everyone
knew each other and to forego introductions.
Chairman Tornooka asked for a motion to approve the Minutes from the
December 14, 1988, regular meeting. Mr. Coleman moved, seconded by
Ms. Hathaway to accept the Minutes. The motion passed unanimously
by voice vote.
The Treasurer's Report was presented by Mr. Pendleton. He commented
that all items were in order and that payment of outstanding bills
wil 1 st i11 result in an excess balance this year. Those monies left
will be put into the Fund Balance. Mr. Close moved to accept the
Treasurer's Report, seconded by Mr. Platou. The motion passed unanimously
by voice vote.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Approval of 1989 Line Item Budget and Revenues
Ms. Miller stated that she had spoken with Ms. Lucas, Chief Accountant
for the City of Englewood, and the Revenues as well as the Expenditures
for 1989 must be approved, separately. There was general discussion
regarding each line i tern. Included in the Agenda Packet was a copy
of the 1988 and the 1989 Budget so that comparisons could be made.
Mr. Pendleton took each individual line item and explained the differences,
if any, to the Board between 1988 and 1989. There was some concern
about the expenses incurred by leasing office equipment such as the
copier and the typewriter. Mr. Tornooka noted that he and Ms. Miller
would look .into the option of purchasing machines instead of leasing.
There was also extensi.ve discussion about the various membership dues
paid by the EDDA to belong to surrounding Chambers of Commerce, and
the importance of continued support of these programs. The suggestion
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was made that continued membership in such organizations as International
Downtown Association, .etc., be reevaluated. It will be up to the
new Executive Director as to whether or not to continue these memberships.
After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Close moved, seconded by Mr. Platou
to approve the 1989 Line Item Budget. The motion passed unanimously
by voice vote. Then Mr. Steele moved, seconded by Ms. Hathaway to
approve the 1989 Revenues. The motion passed unanimously by voice
vote.
Appointment of Secretary for the Board of Director's
Chairman Tomooka appointed Gary Oxman as Secretary to the Board of
Director's. Mr. Oxman had no objections to this appointment. He
was told he would also be apart of the Executive Committee that meets
the first Wednesday of every month.
Appointment of additional Task Force member
Chairman Tomooka explained that he and Mr. Green were assigned to
the Task Force, but there have been times when neither Mr. Green
or Mr. Tomooka could make arrangements to attend the monthly meetings.
Chairman Tomooka also noted that it was very important that the EDDA
be represented at these meetings so as to keep apprised of new developments
and activities. The Task Force is attended by URA, City Council,
and the Englewood Chamber of Commerce. In view of this, Chairman
Tomooka appointed Mr. Coleman to the Task Force.
Status of Director Search
Chairman Tomooka read a letter that he received from Jes Gerardi in
which Dr. Gerardi asked that his name be withdrawn from the list
of candidates. Dr. Gerardi noted that he felt the position needed
to be fulltime taking into consideration the tremendous job that,
in his opinion, lies ahead for whoever is chosen with regard to creating
and maintaining a strong cohesive atmosphere in the district. He
pointed out some problem areas that he felt needed more attention
than just part-time efforts. There was considerable discussion. To
date, a well defined job description has not been drawn up. In an
attempt to clarify the qualifications needed Mr. Green suggested that
two people be chosen from the Director Search Committee to outline
specific qualifications, then rough draft a job description from that
input. The rough draft wil 1 be presented to the Board at a Special
Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 18, 1989, at 11:45 a.m. Discussion
continued. Mr. Wanush made the comment that he felt the person needed
would have to be able to create an atmosphere of continuity among
the merchants, much like a mall manager. It was also said that businesses
build towns/cities, not the other way around.
Special Report in Colorado Business Magazine
Chairman Tomooka encouraged
included an article about
Englewood.
everyone to read the special section which
the redevelopment that has taken place in
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STAFF REPORT
New Office Hours
Ms. Miller announced that in view of the slow down in new projects
due to the lack of an Executive Director the EDDA office will only
be open on Fridays, (unless there is a meeting, or a need). She
noted that she has made arrangements for the mail delivery, and has
left a message pad outside the office door. She also explained
the new office hours on the recorded telephone message. In case
of any emergency, Ms. Miller has also left her home number on both
the door and the recorder. Chairman Tomooka has a set of off ice
keys at his business, at 69 West Floyd. Ms. Miller noted that since
everything was tentatively on hold until a candidate is chosen she
could not justify receiving a wage except when her services were
needed.
Ms. Miller noted that the checks had been issued for the winners
of this year's Window Decorating Contest. She hand delivered them
last week.
Urban Renewal Authority
As Mr. Hinson was not present at the meeting, no report was given.
Other
Ms. Hathaway noted that the new City Manager, Roger Fraser, will
be on board Monday, January 16. A reception is tentatively scheduled
for January 26 from 4:00 -6:00 p.m. at City Hall. She invited
all of the Board Members to come and meet Mr. Fraser. Mr. Green
asked Ms. Hathaway to invite Mr. Fraser to attend a EDDA Board Meeting
at his earliest convenience.
As there was no further business,
p.m.
tr ee ting was adjourned at 2 '10
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Resp r tfully
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