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Home My WebLink About1991-01-09 EURA MINUTES' • • • I. ENGLEWOOD URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY January 9, 1991 CALL TO ORDER. D R A F T The regular meeting of the Englewood Urban Renewal Authority was ca 11 ed to order at 5:35 P. M. by Cha i rman James Tatton in Conference Room A of the En- glewood City Hall. Members present: Totton, Bullock, Minnick, Schmidt Wanush, Executive Director/Executive Secretary Members absent: Byrne Also pres e nt: Alternate Member Daugherty Legal Counsel Benedetti Harold J. Stitt, Planner Robert J. Voth, former member of EURA Jim Kreidle (entered the meeting at 6:00 P.M.) II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES becember 5, 1990 Chairman Tot ton stated t hat the Minutes of the meeting of December 5, 1990 were to be considered for approval. Schmidt moved: Minnick seconded: The Minutes of December 5, 1990 be approved as written. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Bullock, None Byrne None Minnick, Schmidt, Tatton The motion carried. III. RESOLUTIONS HONORING FORMER EURA MEMBERS Robert J. Voth Betty K. Keena Chairman Tatton read the following Resolution #1, Series of 1991 into the record: - 1 - RESOLUTION NO. 1 SERIES OF 1991 CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY A RESOLUTION OF THE ENGLEWOOD URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY RECOGNIZING THE LEADER- SHIP AND PERSONAL DEDICATION OF ROBERT J. VOTH TO THE EURA. WHEREAS, Robert J. Voth has served as a dedicated member of the En- glewood Urban Renewal Authority from 1981 through 1990, and WHEREAS, Mr. Voth has served as Chairman of the Englewood Urban Re- newal Authority for seven years, and WHEREAS, under his energetic and strong leadership, the Englewood Urban Renew a 1 Authority deve 1 oped the Englewood Downtown Red eve 1 opment Pl an {Urban Renewal Plan) and obtained financing for the implementation of said Plan, and WHEREAS, Mr. Voth insured the success of the Urban Renewal Plan and significantly contributed to the revitalization of downtown Englewood. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the , • Englewood Urban Renewal Authority thank Robert J. Voth for his many years of • service and his wise leadership as Chairman of the Authority, and hereby ex- press their sincere and heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Voth. ATTEST: ADOPTED AND APPROVED this --11.b_ day of January, 1991. James A. Totton Chairman Richard S. Wanush Executive Director/Executive Secretary Minnick moved: Schmidt seconded:, The Englewood Urban Renewal Authority approve and adopt Resolution No. 1, Series of 1991, A RESOLUTION OF THE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY RECOGNIZING THE LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL DEDICATION OF ROBERT J. VOTH TO THE EURA. AYES: NAYS: Bullock, Minnick, Schmidt, Totton None - 2 - • ABSENT: Byrne ABSTAIN: None • The motion carried. • • Mr. Totton thereupon presented Mr. Voth with a signed copy of Resolution #1, Series of 1991, and a plaque expressing the appreciation of the Authority mem- bership and staff for the years of devoted service given by Mr. Voth. Mr. Voth thanked the Authority and staff for the acknowledgment of his service. Chairman Totton read the following Resolution #2, Series of 1991, into the record: RESOLUTION NO. 2 SERIES OF 1991 CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY A RESOLUTION OF THE ENGLEWOOD URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY RECOGNIZING THE CON- TRIBUTION AND DEDICATION OF BETTY K. KEENA TO THE EURA. WHEREAS, Betty K. Keena served on the Englewood Urban Renewal Au- thority from October, 1985 to July, 1990, and WHEREAS, Betty K. Keena gave generously of her time, talent and ener- gy to insure the success of the Urban Renewal Authority project, and WHEREAS, Betty K. Keena significantly contributed to the revitaliza- tion of downtown Englewood. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the Englewood Urban Renewal Authority express their sincere and heartfelt ap- preciation to Betty K. Keena for her years of service. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 9th day of January, 1991. ATTEST: Richard S. Wanush James A. Totton Chairman Executive Director/Executive Secretary Minnick moved: Schmidt seconded: The Urban Renewal Authority approve and adopt Re solution #2, Seri es of 1991, A RESOLUTION OF THE ENGLEWOOD URBAN - 3 - RENEWAL AUTHORITY RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTION AND DEDICA- TION OF BETTY K. KEENA TO THE EURA. AYES: Minnick, None Byrne None Schmidt, Totton, Bullock NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: The motion carried. Inasmuch as Ms. Keena was not able to be in attendance, Executive Di rector Wanush stated that staff will make sure that Ms. Keena receives the signed copy of the Resolution, and her plaque. IV. REVENUE REPORT Mr. Stitt stated that figures were not posted by the Finance Department until late today, and he did not have sufficient lead time to prepare the usual written revenue comparison report. Mr. Stitt reported that a total of $251,370.73 was collected in sales tax revenues in December, 1990, in addition to $9,000 in property taxes which were collected. This amount will carry over in the Reserve Fund to be applied to the June, 1991 Debt Service Payment. Mr. Stitt stated that this December collection was approximately 17% ahead of last year's collections. Mr. Stitt stated that he would have a full recap of the year's activities for the next meeting. Mr. Totton asked for a motion to accept Mr. Stitt's revenue report. Bullock moved: Minnick seconded: The revenue report be accepted. AYES: Minnick, None Byrne None Schmidt, Totton, Bullock NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: The motion carried. V. LEGAL COUNSEL UPDATES Trustee Litigation Bond Restructuring Mr. Benedetti asked that the Commission go into Executive Session for this portion of the meeting. Minnick moved: Schmidt seconded: The Urban Renewal Authority go into Executive Session. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Schmidt, Totton, Bullock, Minnick None Byrne None The motion carried. * * * * * * * * * * - 4 - .. • • • • • • Mr. Kreidle of The Kirchner Group entered the meeting at 6:05 P. M. * * * * * * * * * * Schmidt moved: Minnick seconded: The Authority come out of Executive Session. AYES: Tot ton, None Byrne None Bullock, Minnick, Schmidt NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: The motion carried. VI. LEGAL SERVICES CONTRACT Dietze, Davis & Porter A letter contract for legal services to be provided by the law firm of Dietze , Davis & Porter was included in the packet previously sent to the Authority . Members discussed the proposed contract. Mr. Bullock suggested that the last paragraph on Page 1 be eliminated. This met with the approval of the Authori- ty. Mr. Benedetti noted that his hourly fee as per this contract is $10/hour less than he charged before joining this firm. Schmidt moved: Bullock seconded: The Englewood Urban Renewal Authority approve the contract for legal services with Dietze, Davis & Porter. AYES: Minnick, None Byrne None Schmidt, Totton, Bullock NAYS : ABSENT: ABSTAIN: The motion carried. * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Totten excused himself from the meeting, and Vice-Chairman Minnick assumed the Chair. * * * * * * * * * * VII. PROPERTY TAX INCREMENT/COUNTY ASSESSOR Update Mr. Wanush and Mr. Benedetti reported on the progress with the County Asses- sor's Office regarding the Property Tax Increment issue. Mr. Benedetti stated that he has been in touch with the County Attorney; Arapahoe County has not filed a response to the suit filed by the EURA. The new Assessor and other County officials were sworn in on January 8, 1991, and Mr. Benedetti stated that he will continue working with Mr. Reeves, Mr. Effland and other staff members in the Assessor's Office to reach a resolution on this issue. Mr. Benedetti and Mr. Wanush both commented on the improved cooperative attitude evident in the Assessor's Office. Brief discussion followed . - 5 - VII I. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Minnick expressed his concern regarding the possible placement of the Horsecar in The Plaza at Little Dry Creek. He pointed out that the Plaza is part of the overall floodplain improvements, which were done for the protec- tion of the downtown, and that placement of the Horsecar and the pedestal that it will be placed on will be an impediment to the flow of water if this area were to flood. Again, brief discussion ensued. There being nothing further to come before the Authority, the meeting was de- clared adjourned. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary - 6 - • • •