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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-08-09 EDDA MINUTES----.. - ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3333 South Bannock, Suite 480 Board of Directors Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: Guests/Visitors: August 9, 1995 Minutes Close, Collins, Coleman, Kientz, Pfannenstiel, Sanchez, Duemke, Oxman, Hathaway, Kaufman Celva, Doyle Randi Barthlome, Director of Employee Services I. Introduction of Guests and Visitors The meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m. A. Presentation on "Think Tank" by Director of Employee Services, Randi Barthlome The presentation was placed later on the agenda to allow Ms. Barthlome additional time for set-up. II. Approval of Minutes Minutes for the July meeting were not presented for approval. III. Treasurer's Report In the absence of the Treasurer a report was not submitted. IV. Director's Report A. King Soopers facade grant request Director Celva related that he had met with representatives of King Soopers on several different issues. He stated that the concerns of the EDDA Board were once again discussed but felt that no further concessions would be made by King Soopers since their P.O. had been through the City's processes. Bill Coleman asked if an appointment had been made with the President of King Soopers as had been requested in a previous Board meeting. Celva replied that it had not been made and that he felt little would be accomplished by that route. Coleman reiterated his deep concern about the Broadway access and stated he felt a moral obligation existed for EDDA to inform King Soopers, at the highest level, about the potential hazards created by this access. The consensus of the Board supported Coleman's position. Director Celva said he would pursue an appointment with Mr. Gallegos. Director Celva then went on to report on a facade fund grant request made by King Soopers. The request was based on modifications made to King's original plan at the behest of EDDA. Celva requested authorization from the Board for an amount up to $8,000.00 for this grant. He stated that this was a small amount, in terms of the project, but that it was probably very important in terms of a cooperative gesture. After reviewing King's drawings and discussing the implications of the grant the Board approved the $5,000.00 to $8,000.00 request. An additional grant request Celva brought to the Board came from A+ Computers. This business had already received a grant one year ago, but will be expanding their location and have applied for a grant to help cover their expense. The question was brought up, of two grants being given to the same business. It was decided that, precedent exists for this action in the grants made to Connie Sanchez. After further discussion the grant was approved in a more restrictive form than the original grant. Limitations were placed on the percentage and the use of grant funds for additional signage. B. Complaints regarding Building Department Director Celva brought to the Board's attention, that once again negative comments about the Englewood Building Department were being heard. This had come to his attention in two conversations with Board member Connie Sanchez. Celva went on the relate that he had spoken with the concerned parties, as well as, one additional prospective business owner and did feel that cause for concern exists. He related the problems that one business, Waggon Tails had experienced and the fact that this business had given up on locating in Englewood. He further detailed the problems being experienced by Linda Condray in her effort to relocate the Inglenook and her feeling that this relocation is being delayed over "insignificant" issues. That due to r ... v. these delays she is being evicted from her current location and thus facing real financial hardships. Steve Collins stated that the church located on Delaware behind A+ Computers had waited for over 5 months before they secured the necessary approvals from the Building Department. During that time they had to mortgage their home to pay expenses. The Board discussed how best to proceed in this matter and decided, for the time being, to pursue it "in house" with Director Celva contacting appropriate City staff. Board member, Bill Coleman volunteered to contact City Manager, Doug Clark, and inform him of the Board's concerns in this matter. Chairman's Report Chairman Close informed the Board of a meeting he had attended, while Director Celva was on vacation, that dealt with the decision to not hold the Englewood Parade this year. He stated that this meeting was held to revisit that decision at the request of City Council member, Alex Habenicht. He detailed both the background for the decision and the current dialogue surrounding the parade. After continued discussion the Board voted, unanimously to make no donation to the parade this year and to also withdraw from membership in the Parade Association. The decision was based on the parade's declining support and the negative effects suffered by Broadway businesses as a result of the parade's existing format. Chairman Close adjourned the meeting at this point to allow time for the "Think Tank" presentation by Randi Barthlome.