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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-11-12 EDDA MINUTESENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3333 South Bannock Street, #480 Englewood, Colorado 80110 Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: Visitors/Guests: MINUTES November 12. 1992 Birdsall, Collins, Green, Hathaway, Kaufman, Shepherd Close, Myhre, Oxman, Pendleton, Watts Celva, DeGray, Pardys Frank Lawler, Englewood Police Department, and Fred Kaufman The November regular meeting of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors was called to order by Secretary Collins at 12:15 p.m. 1. Introduction of Guests and/or Visitors S. Collins introduced Officer Lawler to the Board. Lawler reported to the Board on recent changes in the Englewood Police Department philosophy. Englewood and many other municipalities have re-thought the role of the police department, and have turned (or returned) to a "community pol icing" concept with officers regularly assigned to certain community areas. There is now less emphasis on police business patrol, but the business community is encouraged to contact the police department about any matters of concern. Lawler advised that he and other pol ice officers have been attending many community meetings and the pol ice department has run articles in the local paper to inform residents and business owners about this change. H. Celva volunteered to include this information in the next issue of the EDDA Newsletter. S. Kaufman introduced his father, Fred Kaufman. Mr. Kaufman has in the past served as an EDDA Board member, and commented that it was an interesting change to attend an EDDA meeting on an unofficial basis. 2. Approval of Minutes S. Collins inquired whether there were any comments regarding or changes to the Minutes dated October 14, 1992. R. Hathaway moved, G. Birdsall seconded motion, to accept the Minutes as written. The motion passed by voice vote. 3. Treasurer's Report The October Treasurer's Report was presented by Treasurer G. Birdsall. Birdsall noted that revenues received through October 31, 1992, were approximately $145,000, or ·gs% of revenues budgeted for 1992. The actual 1992 tax abatement amount of $15,532 was $5,532 more than the amount anticipated and budgeted, and this difference would account for the revenue difference. Expenses to date total ·e MINUTES November 12, 1992 Page Two $253,780, and include the $50,000 budgeted for the Englewood Small Business Development loan program; budgeted amounts yet to be spent include $20,000 for Christmas advertising and $20,000 for Christmas decor. L. Shepherd advised he wishes to have the reserve for refunds/abatements removed from the Treasurer's Report. After discussion, it was agreed that this would be done for future reports. Motion was made by S. Kaufman, seconded by G. Birdsall, to approve the Treasurer's Report as written. Motion carried by voice vote. 4. Chairman's Report Chairman Close was absent, and there was no Chairman's Report presented. 5. Director's Report a. Facade/Signage Revitalization -R. Pardys reported to the Board on his progress with this program, and presented suggestions for certain specific renovations. Pardys recommends restoring a sense of harmony, order and integrity to the EDDA South Broadway corridor, preserving the tradition of South Broadway as a main business street, preserving the integrity by using historical elements which are characteristic of Englewood's existing design. Pardys utilized historical and current photos to illustrate the nature of Englewood's architecture. Basic elements found are 1) horizontally-oriented buildings; 2) corner stabilization using many methods, including clasping buttresses; 3) brick; 4) strip windows and banding; 5) block banding; 6) awnings; and 6) large store windows with visible goods. Pardys then presented a map of three blocks of South Broadway which highlighted those businesses which it would be most advantageous to change --the businesses which could show major improvement at least cost. Pardys presented designs for renovation of three buildings which have the original integrity of old Englewood, would be relatively inexpensive to renovate, and which, when renovated, would serve as showpieces to spur further renovation. A committee to develop renovation criteria was appointed, to consist of S. Kaufman, R. Hathaway, and L. Shepherd. H. Stitt of Englewood Planning and Zoning and City Attorney R. DeWitt will be asked for input and assistance. EDDA staff will get costs for specific work on the three buildings proposed for renovation. b) Mill Levy -H. Celva ·advised the Board that the previously approved mill levy required revision due to the passage of Amendment 1. The 1993 EDDA mill levy must remain at the 1992 level of 4.397 mills with an additional levy of .517 mills to compensate for 1991 refunds and abatements. This will generate a total mill levy for 1993 of 4.914 mills. Resolution 92-03 was proposed: RESOLUTION 92-03 By action of the Board of Directors of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority this 12 day of November, 1992, it is hereby RESOLVED that the 1993 mill levy for the Englewood Downtown MINUTES November 12, 1992 Page Three Development Authority be set at 4.397 mills, with an additional levy of .517 mills to compensate for revenue lost through tax refunds and abatements, for a total levy for 1993 of 4.914 mills. Motion for passage of Resolution 92-03 was made by L. Shepherd, seconded by S. Collins; motion carried by voice vote. H. Celva was directed by the Board of Directors to prepare the proper forms for submission of this approved mill levy to the Englewood City Council on November 16, 1993. c) Christmas Promotion -H. Celva advised that the cost of renting billboard space along Santa Fe Drive {Shop at Englewood and Cinderella City) would be $4,500.00. Cooperative advertising similar to previous years is being prepared for insertion in the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News. This will consist of three generic ads, two columns width by 14" length in the News "Holiday Treasures'' section. The Englewood Herald will carry a full two page ad, sponsored by the EDDA and Cinderella City, listing all businesses in downtown Englewood and Cinderella City, and further advertising a December 2 reception/open house to be held at the shopping center featuring Christmas caroling, refreshments, and gift certifi- cates. A coupon insert is planned for the Rocky Mountain News, to include 10-12 ads for those local businesses who wish to participate. New lighted figures, as previously discussed, will be placed atop the arbors in Little Dry Creek Plaza. These will include figures of carolers and Santa Claus. The cost will be $15,000. 6. Board Member's Choice a) R. Hathaway advised that arrangements are complete with RTD on the circulator bus project for Englewood. This circulator bus will be operated by the City of Englewood for the RTD, and routes will begin the week of Thanksgiving. Buses will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. On the Tuesday before Thanksgiving the Salvation Army will be collecting contributions under the "Freedom Rings for Russia" program. This is a separate campaign from the normal holiday campaign. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:08 p.m.