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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-07-13 EDDA MINUTES\\ , ,· e ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3333 South Bannock, Suite 480 Board of Directors Minutes 7/13/94 Members Present: Coleman, Close, Collins, Duemke, Kaufman, Kientz, Hathaway, Pfannensteil, Sanchez Members Absent: staff Present: Oxman, Todd Celva Guests/Visitors: Chuck Esterly, Director of Public Works Lee Merkel, Director of Community Development Dan Green I. II. Introduction of Guests and Visitors Chairman Close introduced new Board members Catherine Pfannensteil, Emmett Duemke and Bill Coleman. He then welcomed Directors Esterly and Merkel to the Board meeting. Dan Green was thanked for his eleven years of service to EDDA and was presented with a plaque and a gift in appreciation of his involvement. Approval of Minutes Chairman Close asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the June 8th meeting. There being none a motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously approving the minutes as presented. III. Treasurer's Report The treasurer being absent from the meeting, no report was made. Director Celva reported that he had received the following information from Gary Oxman on the Englewood Small Business Development Corporation: -7 loans made totaling -$130,484.00 -1 loan pending -1 loan in the EDDA District Balance of approximately $48,500.00 in funds restricted for loans within EDDA District. -Balance of approximately $21,600.00 in unrestricted funds. IV. Chairman's Report v. A. Chairman Close, again welcomed Director Esterley and thanked him for taking the time to meet with the EDDA Board. Director Esterley stated that, by his understanding, the Board wished to cover two topics, the re- construction of US 285 and concerns relating to the Building Department. Esterley preceded to give a brief background of the process that had led up to the current designs for US 285, including the public meetings. He went on the discuss with the Board their specific concerns and where in the upcoming process there would be potential to consider any changes. Ideally, design will take place in early '95 with construction commencing in spring. On the second issue, that of the Building Department, Director Celva gave a brief description of how and why EDDA became involved and why he had proposed that EDDA help to secure and fund a ''third party" facilitator to conduct a dialogue between representatives of the Building Department and individuals from the business community who have expressed dissatisfaction over their relationship with this department. The goal of a dialogue being the identification of the causes for the acrimonious feelings towards this department and the identification of possible steps for a cure. Discussion between Director Esterley and Board members focused both on the perceived problem and on the proposed facilitated forum. While Esterley had reservations about this format we did accede to the proposal and to finding a mutually agreed upon facilitator. Director's Report A. Director Celva reminded the Board of the need to elect officers. He stated that the existing officers, Close, Collins, Kaufman and Oxman had all agreed to serve an additional two year term, with the Board's approval. A motion was made by R. Kientz, seconded by R. Hathaway and approved unanimously approving that slate of officers. B. Celva described to the Board the current Facade Program projects. He related that work on Pro Golf Discount would be close to $20,000.00 and recommended that the EDDA grant be capped at $8,000.00. After a brief discussion, the $8,000.00 grant was approved. c. Celva related to the Board that the cost for modifying the mid block "pass throughs'' in the 3400 block of Broadway would be approximately $12,500.00. Both the cost and the rationale for the modifications were discussed at length with the Board ultimately recommending that the project proceed. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 1:25 p.m.