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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-03-08 EDDA MINUTESENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3333 South Bannock, Suite 480 Board of Directors March 8, 1995 Minutes Members Present: Close, Collins, Duemke, Kaufman, Kientz, Pfannensteil, Sanchez, Oxman, Hathaway Members Absent: Coleman Staff Present: Celva, Doyle Guests/Visitors: Lee Merkel, Director of Community Development Ron Straka, Urban Design Consultant I. Introduction of Guests and Visitors The meeting was called to order at 12:15 p.m. Harold Celva welcomed Lee Merkel, Director of Community Development and Ron Straka, urban design consultant. II. Approval of Minutes Chairman Close asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the February 8th meeting. One correction was noted and made, to remove Todd from members present. A motion was made by Oxman, seconded by Collins and passed unanimously approving the minutes as presented. III. Treasurer's Report The January and February, 1995 Treasurer Reports will be presented at the April Board meeting. IV. Chairman's Report A. Discussion on UNI Ventures Report Hathaway told the Board that Career Services will be ·- V. implementing the city employee reviews, and that before any reviews could occur, they must go before City Council for a final decision. The goals for future city employee reviews, with certain parameters, for incentive have been added to the UNI Venture plan. Randi Barthlome will be discussing the city employees union with EDDA. The Board questioned the outcome of the UNI Venture report as to the comparison of residential to commercial. The definition of one large or medium sized project was not indicated in the report. B. Other Close requested Lee Merkel to give the Board an update on Trolley Square. Lee told the Board that the Trolley Square owners will be doing pro-forma of the Broadway square frontage along with the parking deck. King Soopers plans to demolish the parking deck and the Trolley Square building because they felt it is a hindrance to their business. After King Soopers submits their proposal to the City it would be beneficial for the Board to invite King Soopers to the next Board meeting to solidify them as tenants. King Soopers submitted their design to City Council February 27th but the final decision is contingent upon the city's approval. No final decisions have been made as of this date. The plans for the laundromat property and the building housing Anita's will not take place for three to four more years. The planned square footage for King Soopers is 62,000 square feet. The city is concerned with how Broadway can be an asset to the city. King Sooper's proposal must go before the Zoning Review in April before any decisions are finalized. Director's Report A. Presentation by Urban Design Consultant, Ron Straka The Board and EDDA need to talk about three issues of concern for the redevelopment process: 1) Discuss what the priorities should be in a work program; 2) Determine how the group functions as an active player, and 3) Organize the process and submit the Board's plans to City Council and Miller. King Soopers will be submitting there proposal to the Planning Commission in May. In the interim, the Board's area of focus for the "Center" the driver, while going through the e redevelopment process should be how to get out in front. The Board needs to deal with three issues in the center: 1) Determine how Broadway will connect the district to the Center; 2) The district, "The Hot Spot-EDDA District", the area for King Soopers being torn down, and 3) Focus on the King Soopers issue, which is the most important issue to the Board. The Board needs to take a pro-active role on this last issue and submit their plans to city council no later than April, 1995. Steve suggested the Board meet in 2 or 3 weeks to discuss the plans for King Soopers and Cinderella City. A motion was made by Collins for a 7:00 a.m. meeting, seconded by Pfannstiel and passed unanimously. v. Board Members Choice There being no further business Collins made a motion to adjourn meeting, Coleman seconded and passed the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m.