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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-06-12 EDDA MINUTES• • RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FORM so C. F. HO ECK EL B. a. a L. c o. ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3333 s. Bannock -Englewood. Colorado so110 Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: Visitors/Guests: MINUTES June 12. 1991 Pendleton, Birdsall, Hathaway Steele Tomooka, Oxman, Close, Green, McElhinney, Shepherd, Hayes, Persinger Barry Coleman, Mindy Wall is, Mil ls Snowden The regular meeting of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors was called to order by Chairman Close at 12:06 p.m. Chairman Close welcomed all visitors and asked that everyone introduce themselves. Chairman Close called upon Mr. Snowden to further explain his reason for visiting the EDDA Board of Directors meeting. Mr. Snowden explained he was from Knight, Roth & Assoc. and noted Roger Fraser, Englewood city manager, called upon the Association to access Englewood and its leaders in the community. Mr. Snowden also stated he had met with several different people in the area and after visiting with Chairman Close, owner of Melody Music and Sound, Mr. Snowden was invited to attend today's meeting. Chairman Close then asked Barry Coleman to present his particular reason for wanting to attend the EDDA Board of Director's meeting. B. Coleman stated his concern today was regarding Cinderella City and how the EDDA can help. B. Coleman stated he felt the EDDA, a leader in this community, could find ways to help the situation at Cinderella City Mall and produce results. B. Coleman asked the board members to think of ways the EDDA can help re-build Cinderella City. Chairman Close thanked B. Coleman for his comments and noted strong attention would be given this matter. G. Birdsall was questioned about a rumor of Cinderella City Mall becoming a discount store mall. G. Birdsall explained that the possibility of that concept is being reviewed, but direction of the mall has not been decided at this time. Chairman Close asked for a motion to accept the Minutes as written from the May 8, 1991 meeting; R. Hathaway moved, seconded by N. McElhinney. The motion passed by voice vote. • RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FORM ~ C. F. HO ECKEL a. a. a L. co. MINUTES June 12, 1991 Page Two TREASURER'S REPORT G. Birdsall reported good news regarding the issue of the workman's compensation charge to the EDDA: Julie Lucas, chief account for the City of Englewood, noted an error was made in calculation by the City and the EDDA should be charged $235 instead of the original $2,500. G. Birdsall also noted everything was on track with no unusual i terns to report. B. Pendleton moved, seconded by L. Shepherd to accept the Treasurer's Report. The motion passed by voice vote. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Reinstatement of Gordon Close and Walt Tomooka Chairman Close announced that his and w. Tomooka's terms on the EDDA Board of Directors will expire end of June and would like to be considered for reinstatement. Chairman Close noted a voice vote for approval for reinstatement by the EDDA Board members was done prior to the board meeting and he and W. Tomooka were also interviewed by City Council. City Council approved their reinstatement and sent Chairman Close and w. Tomooka their letters of approval for reinstatement. Estes Park Trip Chairman Close stated the trip to Estes Park attended by some of the Board members was very eye opening and he felt the trip was very successful in terms of finding a sense of direction for EDDA purposes. Chairman Close also stated he went on tqe trip to Estes Park with the attitude of promoting businesses thr9ugh advertising, but returned from Estes Park with ideas of imaging. Chairman Close then asked for comments from the board members who attended the trip. Discussion ensued on ways to promote imaging in downtown Englewood. Chairman Close stated one idea of imaging that was mentioned in the meeting following the Estes Park trip was placing awnings on store fronts: he and G. Oxman volunteered to look into the feasibility of that idea. Chairman Close reported to the Board the information received at this point regarding awnings. Discussion ensued on other ideas of imaging for EDDA's territory. R. wanush suggested holding public hearings with the merchants to hear their ideas. R. Hathaway reiterated that the EDDA needs to focus on all their territory, not only South Broadway merchants. Resignation of Pollyanna Hayes Chairman Close announced the resignation of Pollyanna Hayes as Executive Director of the EDDA and reminded all board members of P. Hayes' reception at Twin Dragon. • FORM 50 C. F. HOECKEL a. B. a L. co. MINUTES June 12, 1991 Page Three New Director search RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Chairman Close stated he would like a review committee of five board members to be formed and asked for volunteers. A review committee consisting of w. Tomooka, N. McElhinney, R. Hathaway, G. Oxman, and Chairman Close was formed. Chairman Close noted the EDDA office has been receiving phone inquiries and resumes at this point, but also noted the position would be advertised through a print advertisement. P. Hayes suggested the advertisement be done through a special organization related to this job description, rather than a general ad in local papers. Chairman Close asked P. Hayes to review the Executive Director job description and make changes deemed necessary, then mail to each board member. BOARD MEMBER'S CHOICE w. Tomooka proposed to the board that the Administrative Assistant job be a full-time position due to the many activities happening in the EDDA office, and especially now with the absence of an executive director. Chairman Close asked for a motion to make the administrative assistant position a 40-hour a week position; G. Birdsall seconded the motion. The motion passed by voice vote. D. Green asked that all board members be available for concerns or problems c. Persinger, administrative assistant, may have during the transition of directors. N. McElhinney gave an open invitation to the VIP reception of the opening of Swedish Medical Center's Critical Care addition on June 13, 6:00 p.m. L. Shepherd returned to the issue of the Estes Park trip, and stated he would like to see Englewood pedestrian-friendly and tie all of downtown Englewood together. L. Shepherd referred to the meeting following the Estes Park trip when noting he would also like the EDDA to follow-up on other ideas, such as flowers planted outside the stores. L. Shepherd realizes there are decisions and approvals to be made, but moved that they be done as soon as possible. Chairman Close asked for volunteers to research the cost of planting flowers throughout downtown Englewood. DIRECTOR'S REPORT sign Project P. Hayes stated the deadline is complete for RFis (Request for Information) to be returned; we have received six. P. Hayes stated at this time the appointed committee of N. McElhinney, B. Pendleton, G. Oxman, and K. Steele have been given the necessary • FOR M so C. F. HOECKE L e. B. a L. co. MINUTES June 12, 1991 Page Four • RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves information to finish this project. The committee will meet to review the RFis. Rocky Mountain News Ad P. Hayes stated the Rocky Mountain News ad was the first for this year and felt it was successful. P. Hayes announced the next advertising will appear in the Denver Post in their summer event pull-out section. sounds of summer concert Update P. Hayes stated the first concert for the series was May 30 and regretted not being able to attend. P. Hayes stc;\ted she heard very favorable comments about the group, Queen City Jazz Band, and was very pleased to note the huge attendance. Comments were made regarding the popularity of the concert series, the attendance for the last concert, and the possibility of the concert series outgrowing the Plaza area by the fourth concert. Discussion ensued as to other possibilities for relocating the concert series in the event the Plaza couldn't accommodate the growing attendance. It was decided at this point the Plaza at Little Ory Creek was the best place due to visibility off Hampden Avenue. P. Hayes stated that prior to the board meeting, it was suggested to her the EDDA rent extra chairs for the people during the concert and also look into the possibility of having port-o-lettes placed at the Plaza during the concerts. P. Hayes reported prices to the Board for those items. The Board was in agreement to rent these items for each concert. P. Hayes stated she was very pleased with this year's concert series and urged all Board members to take advantage of the concerts. P. Hayes stated the next concert was June 13, with the 17th Avenue All-Stars. coupon Booklet P. Hayes asked for any comments regarding the booklets that were mailed door-to-door and also divided among the participating merchants. P. Hayes stated our off ice has received favorable comments from the merchants. P. Hayes mentioned the Tuileries Park Festival was advertised on the back of each page. 2nd Annual Tuileries Park Festival Update P. Hayes stated the off ice is very busy from now until the festival. P. Hayes noted even though she is resigning, she will be available for the festival on a volunteer basis. • FORM 50 C. F. HOECK EL B. 8 . &: L. CO. MINUTES June 12, 1991 Page Five RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS urban Renewal Authority • 100 Leaves R. wanush stated that the URA is now in default and only partial payments will now be made to the bondholders. Farmers Market P. Hayes stated that she notified Verne Batchelder, marketing manager for Farmers Market, that Farmers Market is on probation due to problems from last year. P. Hayes also stated that a notice was sent to the merchants on South Broadway effected by Farmers Market informing them of the dates and also asked them to call the EDDA office if any questions or problems arise. The office has already received two calls. Pollyanna Hayes . said her good-byes to all and the meeting was adjourned at 1:41 p.m.