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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-06-10 EDDA MINUTES• -) ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3333 s. Bannock -Englewood, Colorado 80110 Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: Visitors/Guests: MINUTES June 10, 1992 Close, Collins, Hathaway, Kaufman, Myhre, Oxman, Pendleton, Shepherd Birdsall, Green Celva, DeGray Chuck Reid, Packy Romans, James Taylor, Linda Martin, Roy Watts The regular meeting of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors was called to order by Chairman Close at 12:05 p.m. 1. Introduction of Guests and/or Visitors Chairman Close introduced Chuck Reid, Packy Romans, and James Taylor, all from the Save the Horsecar Fund, and presented to them the $1,000 contribution voted by the EDDA to the Fund. Packy Romans and James Taylor spoke with the Board, advising that the Cherrelyn Horsecar was the only horsecar where the horse rode aboard the car for the downhill portion of the run. The car has been fully restored, is currently on display at Cinderella City Shopping Center, and will be moved to its new location after construction of an appropriate shelter. There is currently $30,000 in the Save the Horsecar Fund. 2. Approval of Minutes Secretary L. Shepherd asked if there were any comments regarding the Minutes dated May 13, 1992. R. Hathaway moved, seconded by B. Pendleton, to accept the Minutes as written. The motion passed by voice vote. 3. Treasurer's Report In the absence of G Birdsall, Treasurer, L. Shepherd moved, seconded by G. Oxman, to accept the Treasurer's Report as written in the Treasurer's absence. Motion carried by voice vote. 4. Chairman's Report a. Chairman Close presented the Century Sign contract, covering fabrication and installation of 18 merchant signs, removal, repainting and reinstallation of prototype merchant sign, and fabrication and installation of MINUTES June 10, 1992 Page Two ' - two main identification (welcome) signs, in the amount of $54,063.00. T. Myhre moved, seconded by S. Collins, that this contract be accepted. Motion carried by voice vote, with dissenting vote by S. Kaufman noted. b. Chairman Close mentioned that the Library Board is requesting a new site for the library. Close reported that the suggestion had been made that the City of Englewood might purchase or lease the Trolley Square building, and this building could be used to house the Englewood Public Library. The current library quarters at 3400 Elati could in turn be utilized by those departments of City government currently requiring expansion room. C. The Englewood Eagles have purchased a site for construction of their new hall; it is unlikely that the current site will be redeveloped by the Eagles. Questions were raised regarding the structural integrity of the burned Englewood Appliance store, and the possibility of reconstruction. 5. Director's Report .. • a. Fireworks Contribution -The City of Englewood Fireworks Conunittee has • requested a donation from EDDA to this year's event. Past donations have been in the amount of $1,000 per year. S. Kaufman moved, G. Oxman seconded motion, that EDDA donate $1,000.00 to the Englewood Fireworks Conunittee. Motion carried by voice vote. b. Petty Cash Fund -H. Celva requested a Board Resolution to establish an office petty cash fund in the amount of $200.00 to ease office and activity operations. L. Shepherd inquired if this were customary. L. Martin responded that each City department has its own petty cash fund. B. Pendleton moved, G. Oxman seconded, passage of the following Resolution 92-01: RESOLUTION 92-01 By action of the Board of Directors of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority this 10th day of June, 1992, it is hereby RESOLVED that a Petty Cash Fund in the amount of Two Hundred Do 11 ars ( $200. 00) be established for use by the Englewood Downtown Development Authority, to be administered by H. Celva, Executive Director, and that periodic accounting for said monies will be made by H. Celva as required by City of Englewood accounting department policies and to effect replenishment of said account. Motion for passage of Resolution 92-01 carried by voice vote. c. Christmas Decorations -a proposal for a Christmas decoration program • sol ic i ted from Evergreen Specialty Company was presented to the Board and discussed. • • .. MINUTES June 10, 1992 Page Three d. Sunvner Activities -the Sounds of Sununer Concerts, Fishing Derby, and Best of the West Country Fest were discussed. Volunteers were requested to help with Fishing Derby; R. Hathaway has already volunteered to assist, but more help is needed. The possibility of somehow selling beer in an area outside Cushing Park in connection with the Friday ev~ning Best of the West Country Fest concert was explored. e. Revolving Loan Fund -L. Shepherd has received an interim memorandum from Pam Pepper regarding progress on this matter. By-Laws have been submitted to the City Attorney's office for review and revision, and this matter should then go before City Council for funding and implementation decisions. First reading for the proposal is scheduled for July 6. f. Broadway Facades -In the legislative declaration enabling Downtown Development Authorities, it is stated that such authorities "will halt and prevent deterioration of property va 1 ues with in centra 1 business districts." While money has been spent and improvements made in the public areas, deterioration of some private properties is quite apparent. In some instances a simple coat of paint would work wonders. Put together with new signage or an awning bearing the merchant identity, a revitalized image can be achieved. G . Oxman, R. Hathaway and S. Kaufman volunteered to serve on a committee to explore this program, and will report on funding (Are funds remaining from the original Broadway Facade Program? Could EDDA borrow from the Englewood Revolving Loan Fund monies to facilitate this program?) and establishing standards. 6. Board Member's Choice a. B. Pendleton questioned two items in the Minutes of the City Council meetings; his questions were answered by R. Hathaway and L. Martin. b. L. Martin advised that new shade covers will be installed in the plaza area over the next 30 days, to provide "temporary" shade until the trees attain sufficient growth. c. T. Myhre advised it is imperative that action be taken without delay, to implement mass transit to Cinderella City. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:10 p.m. Respectfull submitted, /