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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-04-10 EDDA MINUTES,. ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3333 SOUTH BANNOCK, SUITE 480 BOARD OF DIRECTORS APRIL 10, 1996 MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT: Close, Coleman, Collins, Duemke, Kaufman, Kientz, Oxman, Pfannenstiel, Sanchez, Clapp MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Celva, Doyle GUESTS/VISITORS: Business Community Coordinator, Art Scabelli; Swedish Medical Center (Chief Operating Officer) Bob Powell I. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS Chairman Close welcomed Business Community Coordinator, Art Scabelli and introduced Swedish Medical Center representative and Chief Operating Officer, Bob Powell to the Board. During the introductions, Connie Sanchez told Bob that -she was the only single Englewood resident and business owner serving on the EDDA Board. Director Celva personally welcomed Bob and conveyed to him, the fact that it was nice to once again have Swedish as a participant on the EDDA Board. Bob Powell told Harold and the Board that he looked forward to working with the Board, as well as, the community of Englewood. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 12:15 p.m. Chairman Close asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the March 13th Board meeting. Two corrections were noted and made, to correct the spelling of Jess Gerardi's last name and ., the motion for approval of the January, 1996 Treasurer's Report was made by Ron Kientz, not Chairman Close. There being no other corrections, a motion was made by Emmett Duemke, seconded by Gary Oxman and passed unanimously approving the minutes as presented. III. TREASURER'S REPORT Gary Oxman reported that the February, 1996, Treasurer's Report and Revenues and Expenditure Report showed normal tracking with an ending revenu~ balance of $55,312.45. Karen Doyle told the Board that the reports for January, 1996, were corrected copies. Gary asked if there were any additions or corrections to the reports for January and/or February, 1996. There being none, a motion was made by Ron Kientz, seconded by Trina Pfannenstiel and passed unanimously approving the reports as presented. IV. DIRECTOR'S REPORT A. "1996 Sounds of Summer Concert Series" Director Celva reported to the Board that EDDA will once again be sponsoring the annual "1996 Sounds of Summer Concert Series" with 12 scheduled concerts to be held this coming summer, the concerts have all been booked except for one date, 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 MANUEL MOLINA & HIS COMBO CALIENTE CHRIS DANIELS & THE KINGS DEAN BUSHNELL ORCHESTRA ROCKY MOUNTAIN RAGTIME FESTIVAL QUEEN CITY JAZZ BAND DENVER CONCERT BAND SOUTHERN EXPOSURE (Booked 5/6/96) ROCKY MOUNTAIN BANJOS TIMOTHY P. & RURAL ROUTE 3 PAN JUMBIES HAZEL MILLER & THE CAUCASIANS v. Celva stated that EDDA had applied for a grant from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, for the Sounds of Summer series, last year EDDA applied for approximately $7,000.00 and received $5,000.00. This year we are requesting $19,820.00. The grant request covers two concert seasons, 1996 and 1997. By applying for two years at this time, EDDA is better placed in the grant cycle and, if successful, will receive funding in the fall of the year preceding the concerts. Celva also thanked Bank One for their $1,000.00 contribution and First Interstate for a $500.00 contribution. He said he would be contacting the other downtown banks, as well as, following up on a lead furnished through Bob Simpson on Blockbuster Music as another potential sponsor. Board member Oxman suggested distributing coupons or other promotional material for the downtown businesses at the concerts. Director Celva replied that a coupon book had been produced and distributed at last years concerts, but that it was not a concert that was well supported by area merchants. B. EDDA Downtown Plan Director Celva told the Board that the EDDA Downtown Plan focus groups met for orientation, March 19th, 60 people attended the meeting, but the majority of the people in attendance were from the residential sector and only a few people from the commercial sectors. Steve Collins told Harold, that after the meeting, he heard two good comments from people who had attended the meeting, and he thought Ron Straka's presentation was good. City Councilwoman, Laurie Clapp told Harold that she thought it was a good presentation. Celva reported further on the continuing process. c. Other -Discussion On Cinderella City Site Director Celva read two resolutions passed by Englewood City Council at a hastily called special meeting. The first resolution dealt with redevelopment of the Cinderella city site "to include, but not be limited to 400,000 square feet of entertainment and retail development" as proposed in the Miller/Kitchell Plan. The second resolution dealt with the development of an RTD station at the same site. Discussion ensued of the politics and maneuvering involved with the redevelopment effort. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Chairman Close had nothing to report. VI. BOARD MEMBERS CHOICE Board member Coleman told the Board that someone glued his store locks, he checked the back of store and found barrels blocking the door, the fire department was called. Board member Kaufman voiced his concern about the direction the City seems to be taking. Discussion continued about the role of business in the Englewood community. The meeting adjourned. submitted,