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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-03-13 EDDA MINUTES• RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FORM 50 C. F. HOECKEL B. B. a L. CO. ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3333 s. Bannock -Englewood, Colorado so110 Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: Visitors/Guests: MINUTES March 13, 1991 Tomooka, Close, Green, Oxman, McElhinney, Birdsall, Steele, Shepherd, Pendleton Hathaway Hayes, Persinger Rich wanush The regular meeting of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors was called to order by Chairman Gordon Close at 12:10 p.m. Chairman Close asked for a motion to accept the Minutes as written from the February 13, 1991 meeting. B. Pendleton moved, seconded by w. Tomooka. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. TREASURER'S REPORT G. Birdsall noted and gave a brief description of the new format of the treasurer's report and asked for any comments. All agreed to the new format as written. L. Shepherd moved, seconded by K. Steele to accept the Treasurer's Report. The motion passed by voice vote. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Chairman Close stated he and P. Hayes had met with Mayor Van Dyke and City Manager, Roger Fraser, to discuss the Merchant Town Meeting and all concerns from that meeting. Chairman Close noted action has begun on most concerns and according to Roger Fraser, public relations classes have been implemented at the City of Englewood for employees to learn how to effectively deal with the public. It was decided at this meeting there will be a second town meeting on Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m. with a location still to be decided. Chairman Close also noted P. Hayes' second anniversary with EDDA and asked the Executive Board to remain after adjournment of the regular board meeting to discuss P. Hayes' review. FOR M SO C. F. HOECK EL B. 8 . a L. CO, MINUTES March 13, 1991 Page Two RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS BOARD MEMBER'S CHOICE e 100 Leaves L. Shepherd complimented the detail of the Minutes each month, but asked that the Minutes be condensed; he felt they were more than adequate. P. Hayes noted they are edited and condensed before being sent out to the board, but will try to condense more. Chairman Close commented he felt the detail was good, but agreed condensing could be done. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Tuileries Park Festival Update P. Hayes stated .the festival dates to be Aug. 3 and 4, and noted the different events to be held at the festival; such as: fishing derby, live musical entertainment, games, rides for kids, antique firetruck display, art, craft, and food vendors, and the chili cookoff. P. Hayes noted she is pleased with the progress of the planning to this point and was pleased with the fact that after two festivals the planning gets easier, however, we are always adding new attractions, which is exciting. P. Hayes also stated the sponsors of the festival will be: KOOL-105, Coors, Swedish Hospital, Waste Management, and Uncle Milty's T.ackle Box, which will be sponsoring the fishing derby. P. Hayes stressed the importance of having merchant's involvement in this year's festival and noted Barry Coleman of Barry's Paint Center and Marti French of Annie's Book Stop, are on a committee to help with merchant involvement. P. Hayes also stated EDDA received the okay for the trademark for Tuileries and that the trademark is good for 10 years. orian Hunter L New Liguor store P. Hayes stated orian Hunter, manager of Trolley Square, spoke with her regarding a prospective tenant interested in opening a liquor store at Trolley Square. He asked if P. Hayes could draft a letter on behalf of Chairman Gordon Close and the EDDA for their support of a new business opening in ·Englewood. Copies of this draft letter was passed to each board member for review. It was noted there was an incident in previous years in which the EDDA was asked to support the addition of liquor sales to an existing business and two EDDA board members spoke at a hearing on behalf of those sales. w. Tomooka said the EDDA has an obligation to support · any new business that is viable ahd useful to this community. Discussion continued on this matter. Chairman Close asked for the Board's decision on which way to proceed with this letter. Chairman Close felt it is the EDDA's responsibility to • FORM ~ C. F. HOECK EL a. a. a L. co. MINUTES March 13, 1991 Page Three • RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves encourage new business in the area and said it was best to leave the letter as written. w. Tomooka agreed. L. Shepherd felt this was a safe, generic letter, but would like to make mention of a liquor store. K. Steele agreed the letter could be more detailed. Discussion ensued. It was questioned as to why the EDDA was asked to write a letter. P. Hayes stated Orian Hunter wanted to have a letter of support at the next hearing. After much discussion, Chairman Close again asked how the Board wanted to stand on this matter. L. Shepherd moved to accept the ·1etter as written, and added a spokesperson should be named to speak on behalf of the EDDA at this hearing if need be, seconded by B. Pendleton to accept the letter as written. It was suggested a carbon copy go to the prospective new owner of the liquor store. B. Pendleton felt a second letter not be sent until asked for by Orian Hunter or the owner of the business. It was questioned as to the date of the hearing. P. Hayes stated she would find out. Incentive Program P. Hayes stated the Agenda mentioned Pam Pepper was to be present to speak on incentive programs, but due to other commitments, P. Pepper asked Rich Wanush to explain this program to the Board in her absence. R. Wanush stated the City of Englewood has been trying to establish some incentives to help businesses in the area. He referred to copies of a memo addressed to Roger Fraser, city manager, and City Council regarding the incentive program, which were passed out to the EDDA board members prior to this meeting. R. Wanush also stated his concern that EDDA's prior discussions of incentive programs had ceased and asked if the EDDA Board could resume their discussion and consider assisting with this program. Chairman Close thanked R. Wanush. Expenses to be Approved P. Hayes stated after discussion in the Executive Board meeting, it was decided all expenses will be approved by the Executive Board on a monthly basis. She explained a ledger of expenses is kept in the office and a xerox copy of the expenses will be made available to the Executive Board for their review. R. Wanush stated a default on the bonds is still foreseen for June 1, 1991. • FORM 50 C. F. HOECKEL B. B. & L. CO. MINUTES March 13, 1991 Page Four other • RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves P. Hayes stated she met with Pam Pepper, Chuck Esterly, director of public works, and a City engineer regarding the sign program. Mr. Esterly encouraged P. Hayes to proceed with EDDA's plans for a sign project without the City, as he stated the City is not ready to commit to a program at this time. P. Hayes made mention of the fact she dropped off the PR Committee of the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce, but also noted she has joined the Chamber's outreach Committee and the Englewood Economic Development Committee. She was asked about the progress of the Economic Coalition committee. P. Hayes stated she had not heard of any subcommittees being formed at this time. R. Wanush stated he felt it would be good for Pam Pepper to give the Board an update at the next meeting. As there was no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:29 p.m.