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Home My WebLink About1989-04-12 EDDA MINUTESRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FORM !G C. F. HOECKEL a. B. a L. co. ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3535 South Sherman -Englewood, CO 80110 Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: Guests/Visitors: MINUTES April 12, 1989 Birdsall, Close, Coleman, Green, Hathaway, Oxman, Pendleton, Steele, Tomooka / Breier, Platou P. Hayes, M. Miller Dick Hinson, Rich Wanush The Regular Meeting of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board of Director's was called to order by Chairman Walt Tomooka at 12: 10 p.m. Chairman Tomooka noted that since everyone present knew each other introductions were not necessary. Chairman Tomooka Regular Meeting by Mr. Green to by voice vote. aske~ :for a r.-,otion on L nrch G, 1 ~89. accept ti-,e i•:inutes. to c,ccept t :.:: i.-·:inutes from the i·is. -.-c .::1cmay moved, seconded The motion passed unanimously The Treasurer's Report was presented by Mr. Pendleton who explained to the Board the reason there was a deficit in our earnings on deposits, is earnings are not reflected until the end of the quarter (March 31) and he also explained that the expenditures were still reflecting payment of an expense incurred in 1988 that was paid out of the 1989 Budget. Both of these situations are in the process of being corrected and will be reflected in the Treasurer's Report next month. Aside from these two items, M.r. Pendleton indicated that the budget is in order. Mr. Close moved, seconded by Mr. Birdsall to accept the Treasurer's Report of February 28, 1989. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT EDDA Parking Lot -Hampden Avenue and Lincoln Street Chairman Tomooka informed the Board that the EDDA has been approached by Joe Plizga, Traffic Engineer for the City of Englewood, with regard to repairs (striping, signs, etc,) of this parking lot that is partially owned by the EDDA. Mr. Plizga iroicated that the city could pos- sibly supply the manpower to see the repairs are made, but there wasn I t any money budgeted for the materials. He has asked if the EDDA could pay for the materials, which were estimated not to exceed $1,000. Discussion ensued. Ms. Hayes noted that she had spoken briefly with Ms. Dietrich regarding the maintenance agreement of the parking lot and was told that when Eugene Otis was Mayor he had 100 Leaves FORM SO C. F. HOECKEL B. B. & L. CO. MINUTES April 12, 1989 Page Two e RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS written a letter outlining the EDDA I s responsibilities with regard to maintenance. As soon as the letter is found a decision will be made. New Office Chairman Tomooka spoke with Mr. Jim Tilger at the First Interstate Bank and was told that we could move anytime after April l S. Mr. Tomooka also noted that the EDDA would also be purchasing some used office furniture from First Interstate. Chairman Tomooka commented that First Interstate has· been more than fair in 'their dealings with the EDDA, and use of the amp hi theatre is ideal for seminars, etc. He set a moving date for April 15, provided telephones would be arranged for and schedules could be shifted so as not to interrupt the work week.· He also noted that his employees would use his company truck to move the office. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Concerts in The Plaza Ms. Hayes updated the Board on promotions that have been planned for The Plaza. Weekly lunchtime concerts will be held beginning in late· May and one night each month (June, July, August) there will be an evening concert. Ms. Hayes explained to the Board that she has been coordinating this concert series with Carol Michalowski who is the coordinator for the Denver Musicians Association (ll-lA). According to 11s. Michalowski, it is customary to schedule the entire series at once instead of trying to schedule quality concerts on a weekly basis. The entertainment will cost $4,000 in a "matching funds" program with the DHA. Ms. Hayes went on to explain that in essence the 100 Leaves EDDA will be paying 60 percent and the DMA, 40 percent for entertainment. The concerts would be free to the, public. Ms. Hayes also noted that there is a possibility that the Affiliated First National Bank of Englewood may sponsor a portion of this entertainment. 1st Annual Englewood Independence Fair Ms. Hayes listed the progress that has been made on this event and indicated that everything was falling in line as far a s arranging for beverages, licenses, vendors, and entertainment. She also commented that the City has been very supportive of this first ev~nt and has offered to help in any way they can. Ms. Hayes also noted sponsors to date which include the Englewood Chamber of Commerce, Coors, (pend- ing Liquor Board Authority approval), Pepsi, and there is a possibility that Ross Investment Group many also want to be a sponsor. Loyalty Day Parade The Veterans of Foreign Wars contacted Community Development at the City of Englewood to see if they could hold their parade in Englewood and have it culminate in The Plaza on April 29. Permission was given to them and Dorothy Romans asked Ms. Hayes for assistance FORM ~ e MINUTES C.f.HOECKEL~P.r!!o. 12, 1989 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS age ree with publicity. Ms. Hayes noted that she had agreed to design a flyer and she would arrange for the Boy Scouts to distribute ·them in thP area neighborhoods. She also plans to have the flyers ditributed in the schools. Office Typewriter Ms. Hayes noted that B&L Office Systems will apply all of our lease payments towards the price. oJ . purchasing the typewrit ~r we now have. The total cost would be $395.00. This was agreeable to eve ryone. Business Seminars Ms. Hayes noted that she will be coordinating business seminars in conjunction with the Englewood Chamber of Commerce to be held in the amphitheater in our new office space. The first of these seminars will be on stress management. A date has not been set. ,I Flood Plain Insurance Ms. Hayes had been contacted by Mr. Fred Kaufman, owner of Kaufman's Tall and Big Men's Shop, regarding his flood insurance pol icy. His premium was reduced as a result of the flood imp r ovement project. He asked that Ms. Hayes make this _information available to other merchants in the district. Ms. Hayes said she .would include the information in the next edition of the engleword, which is scheduled to be distributed May 1. Urban Renewal Authority Mr. Hinson stated that Buyer's Club has filed Chapter 11 in an attempt to reorganize but, the business will remain open. Mr. Hinson commented that many companies file Chapter 11 and are able to pull through. At this point the city is not concerned. The fountains at The Plaza have been turned on. Mr.· Hinson noted that large rocks had been moved from the banks of the creek, into the creek, causing a major damming situation triggering the flood prevention mechanism, which he was happy to report, works. The individuals responsible for this have not been found. Other Ms. Hayes noted that she had received information regarding the Arthur Young 1989 Entrepreneur of the Year Award. She offered to copy this information for anyone who may be interested in the program. Mr. Birdsall commented that Cinderella City is doing real well overall and leasing activity is up. Mr. Close suggested that Englewood merchants set aside one day for a "Sale" day, with every business participating. Suggestions were made as to naming the event. This may be pursued at a later date o As there was no further business t p.m. 100 Leaves