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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-06-14 EDDA MINUTESr ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3333 South Bannock, Suite 480 Board of Directors June 14, 1995 Minutes Members Present: Close, Collins, Duemke, Coleman, Kientz, Sanchez, Hathaway Members Absent: Kaufman, Oxman, Pfannenstiel Celva, Doyle Staff Present: Guests/Visitors: Ron Straka, Urban Design Consultant Kent Krausman, Gothic Theater I. Introduction of Guests and Visitors The meeting was called to order at 12:20 p.m. Harold Celva welcomed Ron Straka, urban design consultant and Kent Krausman, new owner of the Gothic Theater. II. Approval of Minutes Chairman Close asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the May 10th meeting. There being none a motion was made by Ron Kientz, seconded by Emmett Duemke and passed unanimously approving the minutes as presented. III. Treasurer's Report Gary Oxman was not present for today's meeting therefore, the May, 1995 Treasurer's Report and Revenues and Expenditure Report will be reviewed at the July, 1995 Board meeting. IV. Director's Report A. Gothic Theater -Kent Krausman Harold Celva introduced Kent Krausman to the Board, he stated that Kent will be requesting a grant from EDDA, $10,000.00 is available at this time, an application can be made again next year if additional monies are needed. Kent Krausman informed the Board that he purchased the Gothic Theater June 1, 1995. An application was submitted with scratch drawings for a historical designation, these date back to the 1949, grand opening. Refurbishing of the Gothic Theater will include the original tile affixed to the brick, the front of the building will be symmetrical, with refurbished seating in the interior. Potentially there will be valet parking and a shuttle to and from the theater. Live entertainment will include the well- known Temple Brothers, Righteous Brothers, gospel music and local headline country and western groups. At this time, the Gothic has a capacity for 760 people, the final capacity will be 650 people. An additional building on the South parking lot is needed for the preparation and storage of food and a dressing room for the entertainers. An application for a liquor license is in process at this time. Additional parking space will be needed, the only parking space is to the north of the Gothic and that parking lot is owned by the Chinese restaurant and available only for the restaurant customers. The Board agreed that the structure is important enough to the District, that Mr. Krausman's application for a grant from EDDA would be viewed favorably. B. Downtown Planning Project, Ron Straka Ron Straka stated to the Board that Harold Celva, Wes Horner and he had met with City Manager, Doug Clark, Chuck Esterly and Dan Brotsman regarding Trolley Square. The primary discussion in the meeting was the City process regards Trolley Square. Dan Brotsman told them, he felt that the Planning Commission's decision was not a good outcome and questioned EDDA's role. Harold stated that Dan did not seem to recognize all the individual meetings beforehand or the fact that the EDDA position had been made clear to the involved City staff. While EDDA had requested a meeting with Council early in the process, we were told that since Council was meeting in a quasi judicial capacity and that this meeting would not be possible. He further stated that EDDA observed this restriction and followed due process in all their meetings and contacts made with the City, Council staff and Planning Commission. Bill Coleman mentioned the previous issues of concern are still issues of concern as stated in the May, 1995 meeting. They are as follows: 1) The intended parking lot plans do not conform to the landscape design guidelines and the South Broadway design guidelines, 2) Right-in/Right out to and from Broadway, 3) Pad site, 4) Landscape parking lots, 5) Kaufman's parking and expansion, 5) Proposed future ROW acquisitions at Floyd and Englewood Parkway, 6) Treatment of the Floyd Area Edge and 7) Exposed rear of Englewood Parkway buildings. Possible options for resolution suggested by the Board are: 1) EDDA Board and King Soopers reach an attainable solution; 2) EDDA to use their programs, resources and influence in improving the property adjacent to King Soopers to help improve the overall area in making a safe, constant environment for its customers and staff. B. Other v. Harold Celva informed the Board that Gordon Close, Steve Collins and Zane Todd's positions on the Board were open. Gordon Close and Steve Collins have made application for reappointment on the Board. Also, EDDA has received an application from a member of the Urban Renewal Authority for Zane Todd's appointment on the Board. Harold Celva told the Board that the action he had taken regarding the Engelnook license Transfer was because of information provided by Al Stanley, which included the actual number of reports and incidents filed involving the Engelnook, it became clear that the information Linda Condray conveyed to the Board was not accurate and that the Board's motion was based on this inaccurate data. Ron Kientz made a motion to amend the decision regarding the Engelnook Transfer in view of the other information that EDDA received. Bill Coleman seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. EDDA has received a letter from King Sooper's requesting assistance from the Facade grant program. Bill Coleman, Barry's Paint Center has also requested a facade grant. Chairman's Report Gordon Close stated that during a meeting with Rita Hathaway the statement was made that City Council viewed EDDA in an unfavorable light. In her opinion this goes back as far as the adult material ordinance and Newsland and has been aggravated by EDDA positions regarding the building department and most recently Trolley Square. In continuing discussion Board members voiced concern over this seemingly adversarial relationship, the process and lack thereof involved in the Trolley Square decision, the seeming contradictions between current code and that decision and the entire process as a precedent for the development of the Cinderella City site, the lack of shared information and the eventual impacts on business in the downtown district. Different potential actions for the EDDA Board to take were discussed and it was decided that advice would be sought from an attorney and that City Council would be contacted for a meeting where all concerns could be put on the table. VI. Board Members Choice There being no further business Collins made a motion to adjourn meeting, Coleman seconded and passed the motion. The meeting was adjour d at 1:30 p.m. St Se