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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-03-14 EDDA MINUTES• RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FORM ~a C. F. HOECK EL 8 . B. 8: L. c o. ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3333 south Bannock -Englewood, co ao110 Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: Guests/Visitors: MINUTES March 14, 1990 Birdsall, Chavez, Close, Green, Hathaway, Oxman, Tomooka, Shepherd Pendleton, Steele Hayes, Miller Barry Coleman, Pam Pepper, Brian Vogt The regul 9 r meeting of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors was called to order by Chairman Walt Tomooka at 12:10 p.m. At this time he introduced the featured speaker for this month's meeting, Brian Vogt, Vice-President of the Economic Development Group of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. Also attending as a guest was former board member, Barry Coleman. Chairman Tomooka noted in consideration of Mr. Vogt that everyone introduce themselves. Before going ahead with the meeting according to the Agenda, Chairman Tomooka asked if Brian would be agreeable to waiting until after the Urban Renewal Report had been made to make his presentation. As Mr. Vogt was agreeable to this change, the meeting continued. Chairman Tomooka asked for a motion to accept the Minutes as written from the February 14, 1990 Board meeting. L. Shepherd questioned the omission in the Minutes of the exact compensation amount agreed to at the last meeting for P. Hayes, Executive Director, and stated this information should be public knowledge. Chairman Tomooka agreed and asked for a motion to amend the Minutes to include this information. G. Close moved, seconded by L. Shepherd to amend the Minutes to read "compensation due her in the amount of $36,000 per year, subject to annual review." The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. TREASURER'S REPORT In the absence of B. Pendleton, Chairman Tomooka explained the deficit balance in the budget saying the deficit was usual for this time of year as revenues were generally not realized until April, when taxes were due. Everything else in order, Chairman Tomooka asked for a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report dated January 31, 1990. D. Green moved, seconded by R. Hathaway to accept the Treasurer's Report. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. FORM ~O C. F. HOECKEL 8. 8 . & L. CO. MINUTES February 14, 1990 Page Two CHAIRMAN'S REPORT RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Chairman Tomooka informed the Board he had received a letter of resignation from Dana Breier, whose term of office would have expired in June of this year. He commented with regret that the resignation was due to the demands on her time as her business was expanding so rapidly, and she needed to be on hand every day, especially during the noon hour. But, he did make it known to all present that the Board appreciated the time she had given during her stay. With this resignation and two other terms expiring in June, the Board will have three vacancies. R. Hathaway suggested this particular vacancy be left open until June at which time a letter could be mailed to the merchants and property owners asking for interested candidates. Those candidates chosen by the EDDA Board could the n be submitted to City Council for approval all at one time. Everyone agreed to this suggestion. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Tuileries Park Festival P. Hayes updated the Board on the progress of this special event planned for the 3rd, 4th and 5th of August. It is her goal to have more well-known entertainers at this year's event to increase attendance. She also noted there will be a dance both Friday evening (50's music) and Saturday evening (Country and Western music) as well activities throughout the day both Saturday and Sunday. A few of the f esti vi ties planned include a hot air balloon, a fishing derby (The Plaza waters will be stocked with trout) , old-fashioned fair-type contests, and more. Confirmed sponsors are Coors, and Melody Music and Sound. Another possible sponsor is KOOL-105FM. D. Green voiced a concern regarding insurance liability which P. Hayes assured the Board is a concern, but special event insurance has been put out to bid and all of the vendors have their own liability insurance as well. sounds of Summer in The Plaza at Little Dry creek P. Hayes gave further details of the series planned this spring and summer which will feature evening concerts only ( approximately every two weeks) . P. Hayes noted this year she is working independent of the Denver Musician's Association with the exception of two performances which she is negotiating for sponsorship. She also noted the line up of this year's entertainers promises to be diversified and thoroughly enjoyable for the entire family. 1990 Business seminars P. Hayes noted there will be a total of four business seminars coordina ted this year between the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce and the EDDA. She noted the first seminar took place in FORM !O C. F. HOECKEL e. a. a L. co. MINUTES February 14, 1990 Page Three RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves January and the remaining seminars are planned for May, July, and October. The attendance so far has been fair, but comments from those who have participated have been very positive. Many of those participants wonder why there are not more people attending these functions (which are free to all Chamber members and EDDA me rchants). P. Hayes stated they hope word will spread and attendance will increase for the seminars in the future. EDDA n e wsletter -"the engleword" P. Hayes had a sample of the new stationery and format designed for the EDDA newsletter, which as she noted has been on the "back burner" for some time. The first issue will be mailed out with February's Minutes and will continue to be published every two months. EDDA Plan of work (Mission statement} P. Hayes noted that she had submitted a Plan of Work for 1990 which included a new Mission Statement, and supporting goals and objectives necessary since public improvement projects have been completed and the direction of the EDDA has changed dramatically. The Executive Committee will review the material and a summation will be given at the Board Meeting in April. urban Renewal Authority P. Pepper did not have anything to report at this time. Other P. Hayes introduced Brian Vogt and asked him to give his presentation. Mr. Vogt began by thanking the EDDA for their staunch support of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Group, not only financially, but also in terms of hours spent on committees, task forces, etc. He provided each Board Member with a packet outlining the organizational aspects of the Economic Development Group, and explained their involvement with Denver and the suburbs with the mutual goal of enticing businesses (service oriented as well as manufacturing), to this area and assisting those businesses already in existence. The main thrust of his presentation was based on the importance of each suburb working in cooperation with each other, particularly the southern most suburbs in recruiting businesses to the area, and keeping those businesses healthy and helping them become profitable and expand their employee base. It was also his contention that by achieving this, everyone in general would benefit instead of the outdated business attitude of keeping the doors to progress closed by not coopera~ing with other surro~nding suburbs. FORM ~ C. F. HOECKEL 8 . e. a L. co. MINUTES February 14, 1990 Page Four e RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Brian also provided an extensive list of services currently being offered to businesses needing direction in any aspect of their operation, most of which are at no cost. One in particular is "BOSS" ( Business owners Sharing Solutions) which is a group of business people who, based on their experience and problem-solving methods, work together to help another business. He stated that the "BOSS" program has proven to be very helpful. At the close of his presentation he again thanked the EDDA, the City of Englewood, and Mayor Van Dyke for wanting to be a part of this cooperative effort. Chairman Tomooka thanked Mr. Vogt for his presentation and then g a ve Mr. Coleman an opportunity to speak. Mr. Coleman began by expressing how much he enjoyed seeing everyone again and said, as he had promised when he stepped down from the Board, he would speak up if he had any concerns regarding the EDDA. Mr. Coleman said he was concerned regarding the direction of the EDDA and he felt certain programs such as the 1988 holiday advertising concept, "Miracle on South Broadway," were excellent, and he wondered why it had been discontinued. He also felt the EDDA should create more cooperative advertising opportunities for the downtown Englewood merchant. Chairman Tomooka responded by saying, as he recalled, the 1988 holiday cooperative advertising program created many problems and it had been difficult encouraging merchants to participate. R. Hathaway agreed and said that the majority of p a r ticipants were EDDA Board members. Chairman Tomooka said he felt t t e current EDDA programs were "on target" and in line with the new direction of the EDDA as established by the Board of Directors. Mr. Coleman said he also felt the EDDA was not paying attention to the merchants and including them in promotions. P. Hayes addressed this comment and cited various examples where merchants had been encouraged to participate in every program created and produced by EDDA. She also commented while advertising can be very effective, she did not feel it was the best use of EDDA funds as the budget is very limited and an advertising campaign can be very costly. Mr. Coleman said he would continue to keep track of the EDDA and he would attend future meetings. As there was no further business, the ~ ting at 1:50 p.m .. Respec