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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-06-14 EDDA MINUTESFORM so C. F. HOECKEL e. e. Br L. co. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3333 South Bannock -Englewood, CO 80110 MINUTES June 14, 1989 100 Leaves Members Present: Birdsall, Coleman, Green, Hathaway, Oxman, Pendleton, Tomooka Members Absent: Staff Present: Guests/Visitors: Breier, Close, Platou, Steele P. Hayes, M. Miller 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., on June 14, 1989. Chairman Tomooka noted that everyone present knew each other and to forego introductions. Chairman Tomooka asked for a motion to accept the Minutes from the Regular Meeting on May 10, 1989. Mr. Green moved, seconded by Mr. Birdsall to accept the Minutes. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. The Treasurer's Report was presented by Mr. Pendleton, who stated that everything was in order and with that Chairman Tomooka asked for a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report of April 30, 1989. Mr. Green moved, seconded by Ms. Hathaway, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Resignation -Barry Coleman (10/78 -6/89) Chairman Tomooka regretfully informed the Board that he had receivea· a letter of resignation from Barry Coleman who has served on the EDDA Board of Directors since October of 1979. Hr. Coleman's term of appointment was to end June 30 and it was his decision not to request a reappointment. Chairman Tomooka was very complimentary of all of Mr. Coleman's contributions and dedication to the EDDA in . al 1-of his years of s _ervice. Mr. Coleman was a very ~onscientious member and a staunch supporter of issues concerning the welfare of taxpayers and business people in the EDDA district. Mr. Coleman had submitted a letter explaining his decision. Mr. Pe ndl e ton stated that · he "seconded" every comment made by Chairman Tomooka and that Mr. Coleman would be missed. Mr. Coleman's final comment was that he would always be available should he be needed for helping on any projects. Request for Reappointment -Bill Pendleton, Treasurer Chairman Tomooka noted that he has received a letter from Mr. Pendleton requesting he be considered for reappointment of another term. As Mr. Pendleton has always been thought of as very much an asset to the EDDA FORM ~o C. F. HOECKEL e. a. & L. co. MINUTES June 14, 1989 Page Two RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Board of Directors, Chairman Tomooka asked for approval. seconded by Ms. Hathaway. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Pendleton's request and subsequent approval will the City Council for their approval. EDDA Parking Lot -Meeting with Mr. Sachter 100 Leaves Mr. Gr e en moved, As is customary be submitted to Chairman Tomooka said that he had met with Mr. Sachter regarding the portion of the parking lot on South Lincoln and Hampden Avenue, owned by the EDDA. Chairman Tomooka said Mr. Sachter would prefer to have monthly payments until the note matures in 1990, but if deeding the parking lot over to the City of Englewood is more agreeable with the EDDA and the Board of Directors, he has no objection. He did ask Chairman Tomooka if he could obtain a copy of the amortization schedule. Current monthly payments are $502.00. The balance is approximately $8,300.00. Discussion ensued. Chairman Tomooka then asked Ms. Hayes to delay her first agenda item and continue discussion of this matter. DIRECTOR'S REPORT EDDA Parking Lot -Meeting with Mr. Fraser Ms. Hayes distributed a report detailing the costs of repairs that are needed for the parking lot. This report was compiled by Wayne Oakley, Street Superintendent for the City of Englewood. Ms. Hayes stated that Mr. Fraser has granted permission for the EDDA to deed the parking lot .. over to the city so long as the EDDA continues to pay the maintenance costs, (limited to snow removal, electricity and water/sewer). Although the cost sheet was accompanied by a memo written to th e Board from Kells Waggoner, Director of Public Works, Mr. Wanush made the comment that Mr. Fraser, City 11anager, would have the final dec t .sion on the matter. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the options involved. It was proposed by Chairman Tomooka that the EDDA deed the parking lot over to the City with the agreement that the EDDA would maintain the area, (limited to snow removal, electricity and water/sewer) until December 31, 1989. This proposal was unanimously agreed to by the Board. It was the general feeling of the Board that since the City had not budgeted for repairs of the parking lot in this years budget, that this would give the city time to rework the budget for 1990 to include maintenance/repair costs. It was also the consensus of the Board that monies that were levied to support the EDDA district should not be used for maintenance costs, but for more visible and positive programs and promotions in the downtown area. Ms. Hayes was directed by Chairman Tomooka to address the proposal in a letter to Mr. Fraser for his approval and steps will be taken from there depending on Mr. Fraser's decision. Updates: 1st Annual Englewood Independence Fair -July 1 and 2: Ms. Hayes stated that to date she had thirty vendors signed up for booth space for both days of the two-day Fair. She also gave a detail e d rundown FOR M 30 C. F. HOECKEL a. a. & L. co. MINUTES June 14, 1989 Page Thre e RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves of the activities planned for th e event. KOOL-105FM Radio has agreed to sponsor the event along with Coors, Melody Music and Sound, and Pepsi. KOOL-lOSFM, through a KOOL card discount program with participating merchants, will be giving the EDDA two weeks of free advertising for the event. Ms. Hayes also noted that she had written press releases asking for volunteers to help throughout the two days. Al though f e w have signed up, she is confident by the day of the Fair volunteers will be recruited. "Sounds of Surraner" -Concert Series: Ms. Hayes was pl eased to announce that the first concert of the series was deemed a success with approximately 40-50 having attended. The som e what inclement weather was a factor so it is hoped as time passes and word spreads and the weather is more predictable, that even more people wil 1 be attending the event each week. Ms. Hayes also noted that she has had numerous calls, all of which were very favorable and in support of ongoing concerts. Urban Renewal Mr. Wanush reported that most of the business being taken care of at the present time was in connection with resolving lawsuits that resulte d from the condemnations. Other Mr. Coleman noted that he felt it was the EDDA hoard of Directors responsibility to pass the word along to each customer, employee, etc., about this first major event sponsored by the EDDA in support of the program. Ms. Hathaway suggested that flyers be delivered door to door in the surrounding neighborhoods to let residents know about the event. Ms. Hayes said she would look into it, possibly through th e Boy Scouts. Ms. Hayes stated that the Farmer's Market has been relocated from the parking lot at Cinderella City to the parking lot on 3400 South Acoma. The Market will be held every Tuesday, beginning July 11 from 11:00 a.m. until sell-out through the month of October. Apparently the request that they relocate was from the national offices of Kravco, the owners of Cinderella City. The decision was not made on a local level. Other None Board Member's Choice Mr. Green was pleased to announce that Englewood had received the "Community of the Year Award" given by the Economic De velopment Group through the South Metro Denver Chamber of Corranerce (formerly Centennial Chamber of Commerce). Englewood was named as a city that is very Pro-Business and was given this award over 11 other candidates. Mr. Green noted that Englewood's Mayor, Susan Van Dyke was not notified prior to the meeting and the award came as a complete surprise. -· FORM !10 C. F. HOEC KEL e. a. a L. co. MINUTES June 14, 1989 Page Four RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Mr. Pendleton made the comment that the downtown businesses should consider themselves in an opportunitistic position with the Farmer's Market righ-t · downtown because it would create a draw of people that otherwise would be bypassing the merchants on South Broadway. Several ideas of promoting local merchants this one day each week were discussed. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:40.