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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-10-15 EDDA MINUTESFORM ~o C. F. HOECKEL B. a. & L. co. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3333 south Bannock -Englewood, Colorado ao110 SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 15, 1990 100 Leaves Members Present: Oxman, Birdsall, Chavez, Close, Hathaway, Shepherd Pendleton, Members Absent: Staff Present: Guests/Visitors: Tomooka, Steele, Green Hayes None The special budget meeting of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors was called to order by Chairman Gordon Close at 12:10 p.m .. Chairman Close began by referring to the revised 1991 budget ·proposal given to each board member prior to the meeting. He thanked L. Shepherd for his assistance in writing the proposal and asked him ·to review the budget as presented. L. Shepherd noted the various columns. The first column outlined revenues and expenditures, compiled from the EDDA's Price Waterhouse audit report; the second column outlined current 1990 figures estimated to the end of the year; and, the third column outlined the proposed 1991 budget. He noted that the third column corresponded with the original budget proposal (made during the October Board of Directors meeting) with the exception of two line i terns. Professional Services was expanded by $60, ooo for a marketing and planning program and $60,000 was added for Capital Expenditures which have not been identified as of yet. Discussion ensued regarding the 1991 projects to be included under Capital Expenditures. P. Hayes said Community Development Director, Rich Wanush, telephoned prior to the meeting and asked her to address three city projects in need of funding. The projects are as follows: public restroom facilities in the Plaza at Little Dry Creek; an additional water fountain in the Plaza at Little Dry Creek; assistance with the City's newly-purchased property located in the 3400 block of S. Broadway. R. Hathaway felt the EDDA could assist with all three projects. L. Shepherd expressed concern with the public restroom project and said too many restrooms are built in public areas and then locked to reduce the liability from possible crime. Numerous board members agreed. Comments were then made regarding the water fountain and questions were raised as to its necessity. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FORM ~o c'. F. HOEC KEL 8 . e. &: L. co. G. Birdsall felt building a restroom or a water fountain in the Plaza would not benefit all of downtown Englewood, and that other projects should be considered. G. Birdsall suggested a sign program and Chairman Close agreed. Chairman Close also reminded everyone of past discussions regarding numbered signs for each merchant's window. After much discussion, all agreed that the monies assigned to Capital Expenditures would be spent on a sign program for downtown Englewood. Chairman Close also asked that P. Hayes work closely with the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce and the Englewood Economic Coalition, both of whom have expressed an interest in a sign program, to coordinate efforts. A. Chavez noted the need for research before signs are erected and explained the process Swedish Medical Center is currently undertaking to assess their sign needs. P. Hayes reviewed the recommendations of the board stating that she would be investigating the feasibility of erecting numbered signs for merchants, an event sign along the Plaza at Little Dry Creek, and directional signs to be placed eithei at ~~ch walkway or on each block of s. Broadway. The sign project would also not exceed the $60,000 budgeted in Capital Expenditures. All agreed except for A. Chavez who felt that the budget should be expanded. She explained, based on her work with the Swedish Medical Center sign project, the potential costs involved in producing an effective program. All agreed with A. Chavez and L. Shepherd recommended to increase Capital Expenditures to $75,000. Chairman Close asked for a motion to accept the 1991 budget as amended. B. Pendleton moved; R. Hathaway seconded. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. B. Pendleton referred to the handout titled, "Long Range Proposal for Public Improvements in Downtown Englewood," and asked for additional comments regarding possible landscaping projects on W. Floyd, E. Hampden, and the 3200 block of s. Broadway. L. Shepherd expressed concern and questioned whether the EDDA is changing its direction from promotions to construction by addressing physical improvements such as signs or landscaping projects. Chairman Close said the sign program is considered promotional and is part of an "imaging" campaign first addressed by the Englewood Economic Coalition. All agreed. · As there was no other business, the special budget me~ting was adjourned at 1:12 p.m ••