HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-05-08 EDDA MINUTESENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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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
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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.