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ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
3333 South Bannock Street, Suite 480
Englewood, Colorado 80110
MINUTES
January 6, 1993
Members Present: Close, Collins, Kaufman, Pendleton, Shepherd, Birdsall,
Hathaway, and Green
Members Absent: Oxman
Staff Present: Celva
Visitors/Guests: Lee Merkel
The January regular meeting of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board
of Directors was called to order by Chairman Close at 12:15 p.m .
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Introduction of Guests and/or Visitors
Chairman Close introduced and welcomed Lee Merkel, Director of Conununity
Development.
Approval of Minutes
·s. Collins inquired if there were any comments regarding, or changes to,
the Minutes dated December 9, 1992. A motion was made, seconded, and
passed by voice vote, with one abstention, to accept the Minutes as
written.
Treasurer's Report
The Treasurer's Report was presented by G. Birdsall. It was moved,
seconded, and passed by voice vote to accept the report as presented.
Board Members' Choice
G. Birdsall asked Director Merkel for information about the progress of
the MAS Marketing study. Merkel related that MAS had conducted one
thousand 20-to 30-minute telephone interviews throughout the metro area,
and would be presenting the results of its study to City Council in early
February, 1993. S. Collins inquired if EDDA would receive a copy of the
study. Merkel stated that he was not sure since the study would contain
proprietary information and not really for public knowledge. Merkel did
say, however, that the EDDA Board would be given a briefing on the study
as soon as possible. Discussion continued regarding Cinderella City,
downtown Englewood, and the MAS study.
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Director Merkel also reported the following:
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City Representatives have been meeting with business interests,
planners, and a developer to examine the potential for redevelopment
of the east side of the 3300 block of South Broadway.
City Manager, Roger Fraser, and Merke 1 had tr ave 1 ed to Texas to
discuss the vacant Trolley Square with property owner, John Martin .
The Englewood Small Business Development Corporation had held its
first organizational meeting and was moving ahead toward being ready
to loan funds.
Board member Steve Coll ins again voiced his concern about a seeming
proliferation of pawn shops and secondhand shops in the commercial areas.
Merkel replied that this condition is seen in other cities and commercial
areas as well, and is probably a function of economic conditions and may
be the "highest and best use" currently.
Board member Loren Shepherd asked the Board for their views on
consolidating EDDA with the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce. He
stated that this would be a means of cost savings for both organizations.
Questions were raised regarding the fact that EDDA operates with public
funds and that such a consolidation might not be possible. Discussion
continued with no conclusions being reached.
Board member Rita Hathaway notified the Board that Swedish Hospital would
be holding a public presentation about the revisions to its PBG . Chairman
Close requested H. Celva to attend this presentation.
Board member Sam Kaufman related his concern regarding the placement of
the billboard advertising downtown Englewood/Cinderella City. He stated
that he thought it was too close to the billboard for Southwest Plaza, and
may also be lost in the grouping at this site on Santa Fe Drive. H. Celva
stated that this location was not the exact site he had understood was
specified, and that he would investigate relocating the billboard.
Director's Report
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H. Celva reported that he had attended a ,presentation concerning the
Southwest corridor transportation study by RTD and its consultant . He
thought the information was important to EDDA and a presentation would be
scheduled for the Board.
H. Celva reported that due to the holidays, the signage/facade programs
had not progressed much further than at the last report.
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6. Chajnnan's Report
Discussion was held regarding the three vacancies now existing on the EDDA
Board. Since this matter had been discussed at the previous meeting, and
potential nominees selected, it was decided to invite Peggy Hanan, Manager
of Joslins; Lucy Moffat, owner of Paul's Restaurant; and Zane Todd, Vice
President/Marketing, Swedish Hospital; to the February Board meeting and
to seek these individuals' agreement to being nominated to serve on the
EDDA Board.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
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