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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-05-08 EDDA MINUTESENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3333 SOUTH BANNOCK, SUITE 480 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY 8, 1996 MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT: Close, Coleman, Collins, Kientz, Oxman, Sanchez, Clapp, Powell MEMBERS ABSENT: Duemke, Kaufman, Pfannenstiel STAFF PRESENT: Celva, Doyle GUESTS/VISITORS: Manager of Business & Neighborhood Services, (EDDA Liaison) Bob Simpson; Consultant, I. Ron Straka, City Councilwoman, Alex Habenicht INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS Chairman Close welcomed Manager of Business & Neighborhood Services, (EDDA Liaison) Bob Simpson; Consultant, Ron Straka and City Councilwoman, Alex Habenicht to the Board meeting. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 12:10 p.m. Chairman Close asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the April 10th Board meeting. One correction was noted and made, in Section IV. (A). the word concert, should be concept. Chairman Close moved, all of those in favor of accepting the April 10th minutes as so stated, and the motion was passed unanimously approving the minutes as presented. Chairman Close requested the Board to take note of the Director's Report on page 2 of the April 10th minutes, and the finalized list for the 1996 summer concert series, and extended an invitation to all the Board members to attend at least one of the concert dates. Board member Collins questioned if it was legal to drink beer at the concerts. Director Celva said that because of the "open container law'' -it was against the law to consume any alcoholic beverages in public parks and that last year EDDA had requested Safety Services to have police present. Chairman Close told the Board that the 1995 concert series went very well, he commended Director Celva for the excellent way he handled the 1995 concert series and for the groups that he has booked for the 1996 series. Board member Coleman requested Director Celva to give a brief back ground list of the types of music scheduled for the 1996 series. Director Celva reported that there will be posters distributed with the concert dates and a brief note for each of the groups scheduled and they are as follows: June 6 June 13 June 20 June 27 July 11 July 18 July 25 Aug. 1 Aug. 8 Aug. 15 Aug. 22 Aug. 29 THE NACHO MEN Rock and Roll Show Band MANUEL MOLINA & HIS COMBO CALIENTE Salsa, Merengue and Cumbia CHRIS DANIELS & THE KINGS High Energy Rock DEAN BUSHNELL ORCHESTRA Big Band Sound ROCKY MOUNTAIN RAGTIME Dual Ragtime Piano's QUEEN CITY JAZZ BAND A Touch of Dixieland DENVER CONCERT BAND Classical to Pop SOUTHERN EXPOSURE Comfortable Blue Grass ROCKY MOUNTAIN BANJOS Toe Tapping Fun TIMOTHY P. & RURAL ROUTE 3 Country and Western PAN JUMBIES Steel Band -Calypso HAZEL MILLER & THE CAUCASIANS Jazz, Pop and Emphasis on Blues III. TREASURER'S REPORT Gary Oxman reported that the March, 1996, Treasurer's Report and Revenues and Expenditure Report showed normal tracking with an ending revenue balance of $56,320.03. one correction was noted and made, to correct the revenue percentages 13%, not 87% for general property taxes. Karen Doyle told the Board that the percentage figures were taken from the City's monthly EDDA Revenue reports but that in the future EDDA would calculate the percentages. Chairman Close moved, that the percentages be corrected before approval of the March, 1996 reports, and the motion was passed unanimously to approve the reports at the June 12th Board meeting. IV. DIRECTOR'S REPORT A. Proposal for Ex Officio Board Member/s Harold Celva told the Board that he would like to propose adding a member of the residential community to the EDDA Board in an ex officio capacity. When asked for the reasoning behind this proposal, Celva explained that while working with members of the community he had found there to be an interest in EDDA and its function and that he felt this action might serve as a good bridge between the residential and business communities. Board member Collins asked what the term of this position would be, Celva replied that since it was not defined in any code or statute that the EDDA Board could decide. Board member Coleman stated that before he could support the proposal he needed to know how the selection process would be handled. Discussion continued on varied issues related to the proposal. Councilwoman Habenicht suggested inviting possible candidates to a couple of Board meetings in order to see how they interacted with the Board before any decisions were made. She also stated that she supported the concept and thought it was a good idea. B. Discussion of EDDA Planning Process Director Celva told the Board that the planning process had been delayed while it was being ascertained what direction the City was taking with their hiring of a new planning consultant. Celva referred to the April 15th City Council minutes and the passage under Council Members Choice and Council member Waggoner's motion to authorize a "planning study to look at the needs and development of not just Cinderella City, but also the e v. surrounding area." Celva also pointed out that further along in the minutes the references to the EDDA study and some council members concern that the varied studies be coordinated. In addition to this new consultant the Broadway Corridor is also being studied. Celva expressed his discomfort at proceeding with the EDDA process until such time as the interrelation of these efforts is defined. Bob Simpson stated that he had given his assurances that the new planning firm would be focused on Cinderella City and that there would be no duplication. Celva replied that he did not doubt Bob's assurances but felt that staff was subject to City Councils directives. Director Collins expressed his concern with the EDDA process being interrupted and the subsequent loss of momentum. Discussion continued on the rationale for delaying the process. Director Coleman questioned how the decision to slow the schedule was arrived at and who had participated in the decision. Celva stated that he had talked with Gordon Close and Sam Kaufman about the City's hiring of a new consultant as outlined in the Englewood Herald and had decided that additional input was needed from the Board. He further related that the last series of meetings had not demonstrated a "momentum." The Broadway group had eight people attending and the remaining groups from one to three. Discussion continued on ways of generating greater participation. Celva reminded the Board that the original concept had been six to eight selected participants representing varied interests in the individual focus areas. Councilwoman Habenicht related her analysis of the problems existing with the current process and suggested that each study continue independently and then be brought together to help form conclusions. It was decided by the Board to proceed with the planning effort. Celva reminded the Board that Ron Straka would be making a presentation to a Council study session on Monday, May 20th, at 6:00 p.m. and invited interested Board members to attend. BOARD MEMBERS CHOICE A. Report from Councilwoman Clapp City Councilwoman Laurie Clapp told the Board that she had brought copies of the Miscellaneous Business License Moratorium for the Board. She went on the relate the reasons for the six month moratorium, what would be occurring while the moratorium was in place and what was hoped that the moratorium and Broadway study could accomplish. Bob Simpson stated that not just licensing issues were to be reviewed, but land use, parking and other factors would be studied as well. Board member Coleman questioned the legality and enforceability of the moratorium. Simpson replied that it is enforceable and that no business, already in business would be stopped from conducting business, but that now new licenses would not be issued. Discussion continued on issues related to the moratorium. B. Other Councilwoman Clapp stated that she was following up on Sam Kaufmans concern about prosecution of check fraud taking such a long time. Other concerns with this issue were voiced by members of the Board. VI. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT A. Executive Director's Annual Review Chairman Close told the Board because there were not enough people present he deferred the Executive Director's annual review to another time. The meeting adjourned.