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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDowntown Development Authority - Minutes - 05/21/1997DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Regular Directors' Meeting MINUTES OF MAY 21 1997 T,-,, sC-,� Uc- Rs (-ofl SPECIAL MEETING The Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority met in special session at 7:30 a.m., May 21, 1997 in the Third Floor Conference Room at 201 South College Avenue, One West Art Center. PRESENT There were presents Stephen Slezak, Chair presiding Bonnie Sixler Szidon, vice Chair Mary Brayton, Secretary Carey Hewitt, Treasurer Kermit Allard Jason Meadore Chuck Wanner Greg Belcher Absents Bill Attwooll Staff: Chip Steiner, consultant Anne Garrison Lucia Liley, Counsel Guests John Fischbach, Darrin Atteberry, Susan Kirkpatrick CALL TO ORDER Mr. Slezak called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. The Chair then called upon Mr. Goodale to explain the purpose of the meeting. RICK GOODALE'S Mr. Goodale prefaced his remarks with a recap of the reasons CONTRACT the Downtown Development Authority had retained his services. His task, as he understood it, was to assist in putting together a partnership between the City, County and DDA for the purposes of realizing a new Justice Center by DDA MINUTES PAGE 2 sharing in the development of mutually beneficial facilities, including a parking structure. It was also anticipated that he would represent the DDA to the extent legally permissible in a campaign effort with regard to the Justice Center. The cooperation between the three entities has been exceptional with regard to the parking garage, and from the agreement standpoint, close to completion. The intergovernmental agreement has been prepared by Ms. Liley and a meeting of the attorneys is scheduled to take place to finalize it. A lot of preparation for structuring the campaign has already taken place. Susan Kirkpatrick and Steve Tool are co-chairing the special committee. This group is now ready to go public. A concern has arisen regarding the extent of Mr. Goodale's involvement in the Justice Center election issue. In light of this, Mr. Goodale wished to bring the matter to the Board for its consideration. Following conversations with Ms. Liley and Bond Counsel it is clear that nothing illegal has transpired, but they concur regarding the potential for political concern. In light of this, Mr. Goodale offered the following solution: • Alter the contract from the $40,000 reimbursement to the the amount already disbursed, which is $7,000 plus the time spent in May, most of which has been dedicated to the parking garage and focus group issues, which translates to about $1,600. • It would then be left open so that parking structure work could be ongoing, for which Mr. Goodale would bill DDA at $75.00 per hour. The question was asked how amending the contract from a set amount to an hourly rate changed the perception. Mr. Goodale responded that he would simply become a volunteer, and Counsel clarified further, that the contract has to do only with the parking structure, not the campaign. In addition, and to avoid any ambiguities, any monies paid to the campaign co-chairs would be drawn solely from campaign resources, and not from DDA compensation to Mr. Goodale. Me. Liley explained that the Statute, which is relatively new, is clear. The contract meets the statutory requirements, but questions may arise regarding an appearance of impropriety. The purpose of the Statute is to prevent public monies from going into a campaign in an effort to influence voters one way or another on a designated ballot issue. Concern was expressed that the momentum gained, not be lost when the issue goes to the vote, as it appeared happened last year. Mr. Allard asked for an explanation of what the 11 P DDA MINUTES PAGE 3 campaign hoped to do. Ms. Kirkpatrick shared that information would be forthcoming from focus groups regarding the precincts in Fort Collins and Loveland where there has been support in the past but where, last year, this issue failed. This will be helpful in deciding the strategy for marketing the campaign. The City's campaign for Building Community Choices was extremely successful with its focus on grass roots efforts and outreach, and this approach will be integrated with other strategy in this campaign. Last year tended to emphasize a media rather than neighborhood based effort. Chuck Wanner urged that the DDA not allow the campaign to gc awry because there is no one at the helm to spearhead issues. Steve Slezak concurred, but believes the parking structure must go forward independent of the Justice Center. Counsel affirmed that the concerns expressed regarding the campaign were valid issues for the Board to discuss. She stressed that Mr. Goodale was the first to request clarification and particularly as it relates to DDA's image. Me. Liley suggested the possibility of restructuring the contract to remove any ambiguities, having Mr. Goodale remain the DDA coordinator up to ballot certification, to ensure the Justice Center remains in the downtown, to be fully advised on all points. He could take the position more of voter education, and the need for this project to remain downtown. Me. Kirkpatrick was asked for her comments and concurred with Mr. Goodale that the concern was valid. Ms. Kirkpatrick continued, that whether or not she was paid she would continue as a volunteer, while she was not certain at what level, she is interested in seeing the campaign go forward. To date there has been no payment to either herself or Mr. Tool. MrGoodale expressed the need to cap the amount of dollars paid him, and feels the contract should be maintained on an hourly basis. His suggestion is that he work on anything he wants, but be paid only for parking structure issues. Mr.' Fischbach, when asked for his input, stated that he was in agreement with the statements made by others; that Mr. Goodale continue up to approximately June 15, actively working with City, County and DDA to effect the success of the parking garage. After the Council makes its decision, on the Intergovernmental Agreement hie current role is ended. Mr. Wanner made a motion that DDA contine Mr. Goodale's contract with a cap of $20,000 to run until such time as Council makes a decision about the parking garage, and up until that time he is free to use his time and coordinate with the campaign and promote the parking structure up to July 1, 1997. In addition, all reimbursement requests for time spent be submitted within one week of July 1, deadline. • DDA MINUTES PAGE 6 For clarification Mr. Meadora restated the motion, since much discussion had ensued. Thus the motion is to amend the contract to hire Mr. Goodale at $75 per hour, with a cap of $20,000, to represent the DDA in negotiating an intergovernmental agreement concerning the parking garage, and to coordinate or act as liaison between the DDA and campaign members; which contract shall run until July 1, 1997. In addition, all reports and requests for reimbursement are to be submitted by Mr. Goodale within one week following the July 1, deadline. Mr. Meadora then seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Upon Ms. Liley's request, authorization was given to Mr. Slezak to sign the amended contract. ADJOUEN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 a.m. Mary Brayton, Secretary d[MDAVNTOWN 0 DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ONE WEST CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER Telephone (970) 484-2020 201 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, FORT COLLINS, CO 80524 Telefax (970) 484-2069 TO: DDA Board of E FROM: Chip Steiner DATE: August 11, 1997 RE: Performing Arts Feasibility Analysis As has been reported to the Board of Directors in the past few months, the City and Colorado State University have been assessing possibilities for the development of a new 2000 - 2400 seat performing arts facility. As a part of that assessment a small group of mostly private sector representatives has been meeting to discuss scope, project fundraising, site location, and economics of such a facility. The group is co-chaired by Tom Gleason and Lucia Liley. Recently this group decided an economic feasibility analysis which took into consideration site location was a necessary step toward realizing a new performing arts hall. Subsequent to a meeting involving Mr. Gleason, Ms. Liley, Mayor Azari, and Kimley-Hom and Associates the latter submitted a brief proposal to perform the economic feasibility analysis. Estimated cost is a maximum of $13,000. From the perspective of downtown and the DDA, the proposed economic analysis is very important. It will demonstrate fairly conclusively whether or not a downtown site is the best long-term location for a new performing arts hall. If the results are negative the DDA can decide how much merit there is in spending more time, effort, and money to effect the final location decision. Because this assessment is so important, I am recommending the DDA commit 50 percent of the cost of this study up to a maximum of $6,500. As of the date of this memorandum, the Authority has $54,491 in uncommitted project funds available. However, two other projects ($30,000 to the Old Town Square and $10,000 to the Downtown Business Association) on this month's agenda may reduce the net available to $14,491. This is enough for the Authority to share in the cost of the study but only leaves $7,991 in the capital projects fund for the rest of the year. ddoAUTHORITY D�IVNTOWN 0 DEVELOPMENT ONE WEST CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER Telephone (970) 484-2020 201 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, FORT COLLINS, CO 80524 Telefax (970) 484-2069 DDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1997/1998 Mr. Kermit L. Allard Ms. Margaret Brown (w) Allard & Associates (w) Fischer, Brown & Gunn, PC 201 Linden St, k201 215 West Oak Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 Fort Collins, CO 80521 482-1893 FAX 482-2346 407-9000 FAX 407-1055 (h) 3015 Lucinda Ct 80526 (h) 3801 Stream Court 80526 229-9327 MW.6-30-99) 223-6887 (Fxp:6-30-2000) Mr. Greg Belcher Ms. Mary J. Brayton (w) Edwards Bed & Breakfast (w) Brayton Insurance 402 West Mountain Avenue 315 West Oak Fort Collins, CO 80521 Fort Collins, CO 80521 493-9191 FAX 484-0706 484-1401 FAX 484-1453 (h) 402 West Mountain Avenue (h) 1933 Kedron Drive 80524 221-9191 (Ekp:6-30-99) 498-0468 (Fap: 6-30-2000) Mr. John Pitner Mr. Stephen Slezak (w) J. Pitner Clothing Co (w) Amshel Corporation, Ste V203 125 South College Ave PO Box 1978 - 201 S. College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524 Fort Collins, CO 80522 221-2131 FAX 221-2145 484-5907 FAX- 490-2838 (h) 2718 Beaver Court 80526 (h) 2803 Leisure Drive, ND 80525 223-3103 (Exp:6-30-2001) 225-6390 op:6-30-2000) Mr. Jason T. Meadors Mr. Larry Stroud (w) Meadors & Whitlock, Inc. (w) Miscio & Stroud 315 West Oak, N500 300 S. Howes Street Fort Collins, CO 80521 Fort Collins, CO 80521 482-1506 FAX 224-1199 482-6066 FAX 498-Ml (h) 3348 Pepperwnod Lane 80525 (h 5706 N. Taft HUI Rd 80524 223-2446 (Erp:6-30-2001) 484-6869 (F-w.6-30-2001) Mr. Chuck Wanner (City Council Rep.) Ms. Lucia Liley (DDA legal Counsel) (w) Bike Broker (w) 110 East Oak Street 152 W. Mountain Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80524-2880 Fort Collins, CO 80524 482-4322 (w) FAX 482-3038 (w) 484-3014 FAX 491-9502 (h) 1113 Williams/493-8317 (h) 484-0810 Mr. Bill Bertschy (City Council Alt) (h) 430 Peterson, Fort Collins, CO W524 484-8838