HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-10-11 EDDA MINUTESENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
3333 South Bannock, Suite 480
Board of Directors
October 11, 1995
Minutes
Members Present: Close, Collins, Coleman, Kientz,
Pfannenstiel, Sanchez, Duemke,
Oxman, Kaufman
Members Absent: Hathaway
Staff Present: Celva, Doyle
Guests/Visitors: Bob Simpson, Manager of Neighborhood
Services {City Liaison to EDDA;
I.
Ron Straka, Consultant
Introduction of Guests and Visitors
A. Bob Simpson, Manager of Neighborhood and Business
Services (City Liaison to EDDA)
Harold Celva welcomed Bob Simpson to the Board meeting
and requested him to give the Board additional
information about his new position with the City. Bob
gave a brief summary of his previous work experience
and went on to tell of the objectives he sees for his
department. He expressed his willingness to support
and work with EDDA in the development of a Downtown
Plan and further stated that he felt this could be a
very successful partnership.
II. Approval of Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 11:59 a.m.
Chairman Close asked if there were any additions or
corrections to the minutes of the September 13th
meeting. One correction was noted and made, to correct
the spelling of Duane Davidson. Sam Kaufman questioned
whether his statement about the goal of EDDA was
included in the minutes. He approved the un-attributed
statement as presented. A motion was made by Steve
Collins, seconded by Emmett Duemke and passed
unanimously approving the minutes as corrected.
III. Treasurer's Report
Gary Oxman reported that the August Treasurer's Report
showed a normal revenues of $112,677.89, a current fund
balance of $73,182.98 after expenditures and
encumbrances of $1,991.70. Gary asked for an
explanation for the encumbrances. Harold Celva stated
that the year-to-date encumbrances were for the
building rental and copier equipment rental. Gary
asked if there were any additions or corrections to the
August report as presented. There being none a motion
was made by Bill Coleman, seconded by Connie Sanchez
and passed unanimously approving the report as
presented.
IV. Chairman's Report
A. Old Business -Building Department
Gordon Close brought up the problems that KQXI at 701
w. Hampden was having with the Building Department and
the delay of getting into their building, also an
increase in the costs involved of over $100,000.00.
Steve Collins stated that the Good News Bible Church
had just as many problems.
There was a discussion and questions regarding
panhandling that was taking place in front of
businesses. There are health and safety concerns and
the question of just what the police can do. Gordon
Close stated that at a recent neighborhood watch
meeting it was suggested that the police may be willing
to provide vagrants transportation to another
jurisdiction.
v. Director's Report
A. Concert Series
EDDA has received $5,000 from the SCFD grant for the
concert series. It was again mentioned what a
successful program this has been. We will send letters
to the sponsors to thank them and let them know that
the concert series was very successful this past summer
and that we look forward to their participation next
year. Gordon Close said that we need to consider the
obstacles that the trees in the plaza present. To
increase visibility of the stage for the 700 or more
people in the audience removing the trees needs to be
considered.
B. Mill Levy Authorization
Director Celva presented the Board with a resolution to
set the mill levy for 1995 tax, to be collected in 1996
(see attached Mill Levy Authorization). He explained
that our assessed valuation had, once again, decreased
and was now $23,700,000.00, which will provide
$7,000.00 less property tax revenue for 1996. Celva
also stated that because of the TABOR amendment our
mill levy was locked at 4.397 mills, unless it was
taken to a vote ~nd then could only be raised to 5
mills. Bill Coleman requested a definition be provided
at the next meeting of who would vote on a mill levy
increase.
Steve Collins moved to approve the resolution setting
the mill levy as presented, this was seconded by Bill
Coleman and passed unanimously.
c. Meeting With city Council
Harold Celva said that an informal meeting was
scheduled at the Twin Dragon with EDDA and City Council
Monday, November 13th at 6:00 p.m. and information will
be provided to everyone on City Council in advance.
D. Proposed Work Program For Development
Of A Downtown Plan
Director Celva related that he and Ron Straka had met
with Bob Simpson twice in putting together a work
program for the development of a new Downtown Plan and
that the proposal for Board approval was finalized in
these meetings.
Ron Straka told the Board that a plan needed to be
developed by those who will be affected and this is a
very opportune time for EDDA to take action. He went
on to outline the proposed work program, the areas of
study and the process. He emphasized that the plan had
to be realistic and deal with attainable goals. The
time frame for the program will be approximately six
months and will require additional Board involvement.
Additionally EDDA needs to make sure that there is a
broad based involvement from other City agencies and
the community so that City council would be able to
accept the plan and place it as an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan. After discussing the proposal and
ascertaining the Board's support Chairman Close thanked
both Bob Simpson and Ron Straka for their input.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
ven E. Collins
Secretary
RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE TO SET MILL LEVIES
A RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE LEVYING GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE
YEAR 1995, TO HELP DEFRAY THE COSTS OF GOVERNMENT FOR THE
ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO,
FOR THE 1996 BUDGET YEAR.
WHEREAS, the amount of money necessary to balance the budget for
general operating expenses is $104,212.00, and;
WHEREAS, the 1995 valuation for assessment for the Englewood
Downtown Development Authority as certified by the County
Assessor(s) is $27,700,660.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED/ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, ENGLEWOOD,
COLORADO:
SECTION 1. That the purpose of meeting all general operating
expenses of the Authority during the 1996 budget year, there is
hereby levied a tax of 4.397 mills upon each dollar of the total
valuation for assessment of all taxable property with the
County/City/Town District for the year 1995.
SECTION 2. That the Executive Director is hereby authorized and
directed to immediately certify to the County Commissioners of
Arapahoe County, Colorado, the mill levies for the Englewood
Downtown Development Authority as herein above determined and
set.
ADOPTED, this A. D. 19~-S. .
Official's Signature and Title
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