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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-12-13 EDDA MINUTESENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3333 South Bannock, Suite 480 Board of Directors Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: Guests/Visitors: December 13, 1995 Minutes Close, Collins, Coleman, Duemke, Kaufman, Kientz, Oxman, Sanchez, Pfannenstiel, Hathaway None Celva, Doyle Bob Simpson, Manager of Neighborhood and Business Development (City Liaison to EDDA); Art Scabelli, Business Community Coordinator of Neighborhood and Business Development; Ron Straka, Consultant I. Introduction of Guests and Visitors Director Celva welcomed Bob Simpson (City Liaison to EDDA), Art Scabelli and Ron Straka to the Board meeting. Prior to beginning the formal meeting Director Celva reported to the Board on several items not on the agenda. They are as follows: A. An amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance that will permit animal hospitals and clinics in the B-1 Business District as a permitted principal use. Director Celva, with the help of Bob Simpson explained the background and rationale for this change. Board member Coleman stated that he did not believe this should be an allowed use on Broadway in the downtown district. Simpson assured him that the individual who had sought this zoning change was not seeking space on Broadway. B. Director Celva also reported that a letter had been received from Rick Meggison, Site Analyst, for the King Soopers/Trolley Square redevelopment, detailing expenses for the screening wall that EDDA had "insisted" would be required and also agreeing to participate in the cost of the wall. The total cost of the screening wall according to the letter was $38,201.00. After limited discussion the EDDA grant commitment was questioned and the minutes of the August 9, 1995 Board meeting were reviewed. It was determined that the Board had authorized a $5,000.00 -8,000.00 payment. Board member Kaufman detailed the negative impacts of the project on his business, as well as, what he viewed, a distinct unresponsive attitude on the part of Mr. Meggison and King Soopers to seeking resolution to these concerns. Discussion continued until the Board reached consensus that no payment be forwarded to King Soopers at this time, and further directed that Director Celva contact Mr. Meggison on behalf of the Board to ascertain what problems existed in bringing resolution to the concerns of Board member Kaufman. A motion was made by Board member Duemke, seconded by Board member Hathaway and passed unanimously to hold the check until further information from King Soopers could be obtained. II. Approval of Minutes The meeting was called to order at 12:20 p.m. Chairman Close asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the November 8th meeting. There being none, a motion was made by Board member Hathaway, seconded by Board member Coleman and passed unanimously approving the minutes as presented. III. Treasurer's Report Treasurer Oxman reported that the October Treasurer's Report showed a normal revenues of $173,739.21, a current fund balance of $70,176.84 after expenditures and encumbrances of $995.85. Treasurer Oxman asked if there were any additions or corrections to the October report as presented. There being none, a motion was made by Board member Kientz, seconded by Board member Duemke and passed unanimously approving the report as presented. A. Resolution for Budgetary Transfers Director Celva presented a resolution to appropriate additional sums of money to defray expenses in excess of amounts budgeted for specific expenses. Board member Coleman questioned funding and asked if the expenditures in excess of budget had been approved by the Board. Director Celva explained that the administrative expenses generated from Board approved increases in wages, benefits and performance bonus with the increase in Special Projects from the expanded concert series, which was budgeted prior to application for and receipt of grant and sponsorship funding. Once again items that had received Board approval. Following this discussion, a motion was made by Board member Kientz, seconded by Board member Hathaway and passed unanimously approving the resolution as presented. RESOLUTION FOR BUDGETARY TRANSFERS #3-95 A Resolution appropriating additional sums of money to defray expenses in excess of amounts budgeted for the Englewood Downtown Development Authority, City of Englewood, Colorado. WHEREAS, there is a need to transfer budgeted and appropriated moneys from one to another fund. AND WHEREAS, the additional appropriated sums of money will come from the General Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO; Section 1. That the sum of $13,670.18 is hereby transferred from the General Fund to the CUrrent Operating Expenses. Section 2. That the 1995 appropriation for the current Operating Expenses is hereby increased from $96,404.71 to $110,074.89 for the following purpose: General fund $166,901.77 current Operating Expenses $ 96,404.71 Administrative 80-00 Personnel $ 3,486.38 Special Projects 80-01 Contractual$ 10,183.80 Total General Fund $ 56,826.88 B. Resolution To Adopt Budget For 1996 Director Celva presented a resolution adopting a 1996 budget for EDDA, copies of which had been distributed to the Board in November. A motion was made by Secretary Collins, seconded by Treasurer Oxman and passed unanimously approving the resolution as presented. RESOLUTION TO ADOPT BUDGET #4-95 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR BEGINNING ON THE FIRST DAY OF JANUARY, 1996, AND ENDING ON THE LAST DAY OF DECEMBER, 1996. WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority has appointed Harold W. Celva, Executive Director to prepare and submit a proposed budget to said governing body at the proper time; and WHEREAS, Harold W. Celva, Executive Director has submitted a proposed budget to this governing body on December 13, 1995, for its consideration, and; WHEREAS, whatever increases may have been made in the expenditures, like increases were added to the revenues so that the budget remains in balance, as required by law. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Board of Directors of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority, City of Englewood, Colorado: Section 1. That the budget as submitted, and amended, hereby is approved and adopted as the budget of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority for the year stated above. Section 2. That the budget hereby approved and adopted shall be signed by Harold w. Celva, Executive Director and Steve Collins, Secretary and made a part of the public records of the Arapahoe County, City of Englewood, Colorado. c. Appropriation Resolution Director Celva presented a resolution appropriating sums of money for EDDA's current operating expenses in 1996. A motion was made by Board member Sanchez, seconded by Treasurer Oxman and passed unanimously approving the resolution as presented. RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE SUMS OF MONEY #5-95 A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING SUMS OF MONEY IN THE AMOUNT AND FOR THE PURPOSE AS SET FORTH BELOW, FOR THE ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, FOR THE 1996 BUDGET YEAR. WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has adopted the annual budget in accordance with the Local Government Budget Law, on December 13, 1995, and; WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has made provision therein for revenues in an amount equal to or greater than the total proposed expenditures as set forth in said budget, and; WHEREAS, it is not only required by law, but also necessary to appropriate the revenues provided in the budget to and for the purposes described below, thereby establishing a limitation on expenditures for the operations of the Arapahoe County, City of Englewood, Colorado. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO: Section 1. That the following sums are hereby appropriated from the revenue of each fund, to each fund, for purposes stated: current Operating Expenses IV. Chairman's Report $161,120.00 A. Election of Board Members For ESBDC Chairman Close informed the Board that a ballot for new directors had been received from the ESBDC. Chairman Close asked that the Board vote for two of the three nominees. Board member Coleman stated that he needed further information about the nominees, in order to vote. Director Celva requested Treasurer Oxman to provide more details. After discussion the following vote was held for nominees to the ESBDC Board of Director's: Howard McGregor -1 Jim Rees -8 Connie Sanchez -10 V. A motion to vote on recommended changes for the ESBDC by-laws was made by Chairman Close and seconded by Board member Pfannenstiel, but after discussion, Board member Hathaway moved that the motion be tabled until next month with the hope that further clarification could be obtained on several questions that individual Board members had, as well as, a current financial statement for the ESBDC. This motion was supported unanimously. A primary concern was provision 12.3 Loan Criteria and potential exposure for the ESBDC that may be involved with "equity interest in the business." Director's Report A. Planning Process Director Celva passed out (5) focus group lists. Each group will consist of 7 to 12 members who include property owners, retail and office tenants and community residents. Director Celva reviewed the list, mentioning some individuals by name and stated that there was enthusiastic response and genuine interest from everyone contacted. Director Celva also stated, he had contacted members of City Council seeking names of potential panel members. Additionally, he related, a Community Advisory Panel will be established that will seek members from the larger Englewood community. Director Celva reported that the only thing diminishing enthusiasm was a distrust of government and lack of faith that the "City" would follow any changes proposed in the final plans. Board member Coleman questioned, how EDDA could seek the participation of the broadest group possible, including people who have not participated in civic affairs in the past. Director Celva suggested using the Englewood Citizen as a vehicle for ascertaining what additional interest may exist. Secretary Collins asked for definition of the role to be played by EDDA Board members participating on the individual panels. Ron Straka stated that he would facilitate all meetings and that EDDA members would be there to provide their own individual view points. Board members were requested to provide any other names they wished to recommend, as soon as possible. VI. Board Members Choice Board member Kaufman reported that when he contacted the City regarding a problem with no parking signs on Broadway from the King Soopers driveway to the 15 minute loading zone in front of Kaufman's, he received immediate results.