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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-09-11 EDDA MINUTES• • RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FORM~ C. F. HOECKEL B. B. a L. CO. ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3333 s. Bannock -Englewood, Colorado ao110 Members Present: Members Absent: staff Present: Visitors/Guests: MINUTES September 11, 1991 Birdsall, Close, Green, Hathaway, Oxman, Pendleton McElhinney, Shepherd Persinger Rich Wanush, Jodi Eatherton, Barry Coleman The regular meeting of .the Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors was called to order by Chairman Close at 12:00 noon. Chairman Close welcomed Jodi Eatherton, Century Signs, Inc., to the EDDA Board of Directors meeting and asked that she make her presentation to the board regarding signage for downtown Englewood. Jodi Eatherton began her presentation by asking everyone to take note of the handouts that were passed out to everyone prior to the board meeting. J. Eatherton proceeded with her presentation, then asked for questions. Chairman Close thanked J. Eatherton for her presentation regarding signage for downtown Englewood and stated the EDDA would be in touch with her with their decision. R. Wanush reminded the Board that this sign project would have to be approved by City Council and also suggested the Board let the merchants know of this sign information. Discussion ensued with regard to the sign project and Jodi Eatherton's proposal. B. Pendleton, member of the sign subcommittee, noted another formal proposal was submitted by Gardner Signs. B. Pendleton explained that Gardner Signs was considered due to their prior reputation with regards to signage, but their proposal was well over budget; while Jodi Eatherton, Century Signs, Inc. presented a formal, thorough proposal that was under budget. B. Pendleton stated that the subcommittee had tentatively decided upon Century Signs, Inc., and highly recommended Century Signs, Inc to the Board with the understanding this would be a full board decision. B. Pendleton asked for comments from the Board. G. Birdsall stated to the Board he had worked with Jodi Eatherton on another project in the past and felt she worked well with the tenants on that particular project and also felt she would work well with our merchants, as well. Chairman Close asked if it was necessary to hold another full-board meeting prior to the • FORM ~ c. F. HOECKEL e. a. a L. co. MINUTES September 11, 1991 Page Two • RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves presentation to City Council. It was noted that no other full Board meeting was required, but suggested that the subcommittee make the presentation to City Council with Jodi Eatherton present. Chairman Close asked C. Persinger to make arrangements for the presentation of the s~gn project to city council. c. Persinger agreed to do so. MINUTES Chairman Close noted that Minutes from July needed to be approved this month, as there was no quorum in the Aug. meeting for approval. Chairman Close asked for a motion to accept the Minutes as. written from the July 10, 1991 and August 14, 1991 meetings. R. Hathaway moved, seconded by G. Birdsall to approve the Minutes. The motion passed by voice vote. TREASURER'S REPORT B. Birdsall made comparisons from last year's and this year's figures and stated the Treasurer's Report shows everything on target. G. Birdsall noted expenses were under budget with all festival expenses not yet recorded. G. Birdsall also noted the next report should reflect a better idea on the property taxes received. G. Birdsall also stated the figures from the financial statement received earlier from the City of Englewood, was in-line with our figures and everything seemed okay. Chairman Close asked for a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report dated July 31, 1991; D. Green motioned, seconded by B. Pendleton to accept the Treasurer's Report. The motion was passed by voice vote. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Executive Director search Chairman Close noted 55 resumes had been received, which would be reviewed by the subcommittee. R. Hathaway noted to the Board that the article by George Allen in the Englewood Herald regarding disbanding of the EDDA should be considered before deciding upon an executive director. R. Wanush stated City Council would be reviewing all authorities and boards in 1992, not ·singling out the EDDA. R. Wanush suggested to the Board they contact the merchants and get their views about the EDDA. R. Hathaway noted she felt the EDDA had already started communications with the mercnants by holding the Business Town Meetings. B. Coleman, owner of Barry's Paint Center, agreed that better communication between the EDDA and the merchants was needed, but noted he felt the EDDA was a good entity and should be retained. Chairman Close noted the awkward FORM so C. F. HOEC KEL B. a. a L. co. MINUTES September 11, 1991 Page Three • RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves timing of George Allen's article, as the EDDA was searching for executive director and also two Board of Directors. Chairman Close asked for other comments. R. Wanush suggested the Board take their time and not rush in the search for the right personnel. D. Green commented that First Interstate Bank of Englewood holds quarterly meetings with different individuals in the community to help with better communication, and maybe the EDDA could think of this concept with their merchants and also suggested picking an executive director based on what the EDDA's goals are, not necessarily just the credentials of the applicants. Chairman Close then stated the review subcommittee will proceed as planned with the executive director and Board of Director search. B. Pendleton suggested the EDDA print an article in the Englewood Herald stressing the positive side of the EDDA. Chairman Close suggested allowing Tom Munds, The Englewood Herald Editor, to print a positive article on the EDDA. Discussion ensued. Chairman Close noted there was a vacancy on the executive director search committee due to the resignation of W. Tomooka, as W. Tomooka was on the search committee. Chairman Close then stated G. Birdsall had previously volunteered to fill the vacancy during the Executive Committee meeting. Chairman Close stated the 55 resumes would be divided among the four committee members for review; recommendations would be made, then the committee would meet and compare notes and proceed from there. Board of Director search Chairman Close noted that prior to the board meeting, each board member should have received a list of names suggested to fill the two board of director vacancies. Chairman Close asked that everyone prioritize that list of possibilities. R. Wanush read from the EDDA by-laws and noted to the Board that the majority of board members need to be property owners or residents in the Englewood Downtown Development Authority district. Discussion ensued regarding regulations of the Board of Director search. It was decided that a letter be sent to each name on the list notifying them that their name was suggested; the Board would then follow-up with these people to find out actual interest; a phone- poll would be taken of the Board for a final decision. At that time the Board would send these recommendations to City Council for approval. Awnings Chairman Close stated the idea of awnings is still in the thinking process and asked the Board if they wanted to proceed with discussions. It was decided with the sign project being implemented, the awnings would be discussed at a later time. • FORM ~ C. F. HOECKEL B. e. a L. co. MINUTES September 11, 1991 Page Four 1992 Budget • RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Chairman Close stated that a 1992 budget committee needed to be appointed and stated L. Shepherd had previously volunteered to be on the committee. Other board members selected for this committee are Gregg Birdsall, and Gary Oxman. Article in The Englewood Herald Chairman Close stated that this issue was previously discussed under Director Search. Make-A-Wish Foundation Chairman Close stated that it was brought to his attention that the Make-A-Wish Foundation, along with the Sports Cars Club of America, had asked a representative of Cinderella City if the club could hold a show at the mall; they were told no. G. Birdsall commented by noting that false information had been given to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. G. Birdsall stated he would like the name of a contact person of the club, as he would personally invite them to hold their show at the mall. Banner over Broadway Chairman Close asked R. Wanush if he knew the length of time La Porta Art Gallery's banner would be placed over the 3400 Block of South Broadway. G. Oxman asked if there were copies of the provisions stated by the City of Englewood on the regulations concerning banners being placed over Broadway. R. Hathaway stated the City of Englewood had just finished revising the rules and regulations for banners. BOARD MEMBER'S CHOICE Chairman Close stated the majority of topics have already been discussed under Chairman's Report. DIRECTOR'S REPORT sounds of summer concert series c. Persinger gave an update on the Sounds of Summer Concert Series stating the series is over for the season and felt we had a very good season with a turnout of approximately 300-400 people at each concert. c. Persinger stated approximately 125 surveys were passed out among the concert-goers at the last concert; to date 45 surveys were received with very favorable comments, except one, which FORM 50 C. F. HOEC KEL e. B. a L. co. MINUTES September 11, 1991 Page Five RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves stated they didn't feel the EDDA needed another executive director and should be disbanded. C. Persinger also noted the budget figures weren't complete at this time to report to the Board, but should have the figures next month. 1991 Holiday Program c. Persinger stated it is time to start deciding on a program for the holidays and .also holiday decorations. Chairman Close stated that following discussion in the Executive Committee meeting, the committee decided to hold a holiday program on a Saturday, beginning at Cinderella City Mall with a choral competition among local high schools, then ending at the Plaza at Little Dry Creek with Mayor Van Dyke lighting the 25-foot tree of lights. Farmers Market C. Persinger noted to the Board that a complaint from a local merchant regarding Farmers Market using the dumpsters had been called into the EDDA office. c. Persinger stated Verne Batchelder, Farmers Market manager, had been contacted and Mr. Batchelder told c. Persinger the problem had been resolved. coupon Books c. Persinger stated to the Board that a phone survey was taken among the participating merchants regarding the merchant results from the coupon book. c. Persinger reported that there was low to moderate participation from customers, with few merchants reporting excellent response, but all would like the coupon books continued, as it is free. Urban Renewal Authority R. Wanush had no report at this time. other -c. Persinger stated to the Board that a new ordinance was passed, which involved the EDDA posting notice of the EDDA meetings at City Hall. -c. Persinger stated she was asked by the Holiday Parade Committee about the possibility of the EDDA merchants participating in subsidized advertising in conjunction with the Holiday Parade on November 2. It was decided that the EDDA merchant subsidized advertising would be done in conjunction with the EDDA holiday program later in the month. • FORM 50 C. F. HOECKEL B. B. 8: L. CO. MINUTES September 11, 1991 Page Six OTHER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Teikyo University Shuttle • 100 Leaves Chairman Close asked the Board if this was a topic that the Board wanted to pursue at this time. R. Hathaway stated to the Board that Swedish Hospital now has a clinic facility at the university and maybe the EDDA could work in conjunction with Swedish Hospital on this project, also suggesting working with RTD as a possible means of transportation. Lab 2000 Chairman Close stated that an invitation from Lab 2000 had been extended to the EDDA Board of Directors to have an EDDA representative on Lab 2000's planning committee. The EDDA declined as the Board members had other commitments. Memo from city of Englewood Re: support staff compensation study Chairman Close stated he had received a memo from the City of Englewood regarding results from a support staff compensation study, which included c. Persinger's position of Administrative Assistant. Chairman Close stated the data of this study was obtained from private and local sectors. Chairman Close stated in this memo it was recommended to the EDDA Board to upgrade the administrative assistant position. R. Wanush stated it is only a suggestion and not mandatory. Chairman Close stated due to the time, this issue would have to be discussed at the next Board meeting. As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:08 p.m.