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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDowntown Development Authority - Minutes - 01/09/1997daDAWNTOWN � DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ONE WEST CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER Telephone (970) 484-2020 201 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, FORT COLLINS, CO 80524 Telefox (970) 484-2069 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Regular Directors' Meeting MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 1997 REGULAR MEETING The Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority met in regular session at 7:30 a.m., January 9, 1997 in the Third Floor Conference Room at 201 South College Avenue, One West Art Center. PRESENT There were present: Stephen Slezak, Chair presiding Bonnie Bixler Szidon, Vice Chair Mary Brayton, Secretary Bill Attwooll Jason Meadors Chuck Wanner Greg Belcher Absent: Kermit Allard Carey Hewitt Staff: Chip Steiner, Consultant Anne Garrison Lucia Liley, Counsel Guests: Bud Frick, LPC Liaison, Jay Hardy, Joel Lerich CALL TO ORDER Mr. Slezak called the meeting to order, and entertained a motion to approve the minutes of December 5, 1996. Mr. Meadors moved to approve the minutes as written, this was seconded by Ms. Brayton and carried unanimously. DDA MINUTES PAGE 2 DDA/DBA Due to time constraints, this item was tabled at the AGREEMENT December meeting, at which time Mr. Hardy, Executive Director of the DBA asked the Board to consider raising its funding for the downtown marketing campaign from $5,000 to $10,000. A campaign outline, with breakdown for the expenditure of these dedicated funds was provided in the packets. Mr. Hardy explained this was year one of an ongoing campaign to introduce a new concept in marketing, one which clearly defines downtown as a regional destination point for retail, entertainment and a variety of services. In reviewing the two documents, the Board requested Resolution 96-14 be revised to reflect the sum of $10,000 instead of $5,000 as previously stated, and paragraph 02 of the Agreement be changed to clarify the administrative transition, which services, beginning in 1998 would diminish. Mr. Belcher moved to support the increase of marketing funds to $10,000 to be set forth in Resolution 96-14., and authorized the Chair to enter into an agreement with the Downtown Business Association, based on more clearly defined terms and conditions stated above. This was seconded by Me. Szidon and the motion carried unanimously. Resolution 96-14 was subsequently revised and became Resolution 97-01 due to the approval timeframe. CONFERENCE ROOM A new conference room has been built in response to the pressing need for such a facility. DDA has entered into an agreement with One West Art Center to make a one time payment of $1,600 (in addition to the normal lease payment for office space,) to purchase 33% of time and space in said unit for a period of one year. COOPERSMITH'S Bud Frick, Landmarks Preservation Commission representative SILO advised that the Silo has received final approval from LPC, and that he hoped the community, for the most part, would approve of the design. JUSTICE CENTER A committee representing DDA's interests, together with Chip UPDATE Steiner, John Fischbach, Debra Passariello, Frank Lancaster and Alan Krcmarik met on January 8, 1997. Mr. Steiner opened the meeting with the disclaimer that he was present in the capacity of a volunteer, and on his own time. Possibly the most important project under consideration, the center will solidify the central business district and serve as an identifier of this community for the next one hundred years. Following these opening remarks, a DDA cash flow statement was passed out. The thrust of the financial projections represented in this document, is to show how it may be possible to finance about three million dollars in improvements. In addition, DDA could also put together an eighteen million dollar development package to include a 700 space parking ramp. This will reduce the amount of money Larimer County must ask from the voters. Frank Lancaster plane to contact DDA within 30 days, once the new commissioner has taken office, to review the matter again. More than once it was emphasized that the cohesiveness of the City, County and DDA in dealing with this issue is something this group should not lose. DDA MINUTES PAGE 3 RAND SCOTT, INC Anne Garrison introduced Joel Lerich, who provided the Board with a comprehensive package outlining his plans to build an addition to his manufacturing plant located on Linden Center Drive. He indicated two acceptable alternatives, listing them as #1 and #2, the first being the larger scale addition Business has increased since 1983 when he purchased the property, and there is a pressing need for a space for product storage. A pole barn would suffice and has been considered, but his preference is to build something more attractive and permanent. The addition would mean the hiring of six or seven more employees in the next two or three years. The Board attempted to assess Mr. Lerich's needs as they fit the purposes.of the DDA, and this involved considerable discussion; the facade being among the more difficult issues. While Counsel indicated that funding facade improvements on this 1972 building were legal, Mr. Steiner spoke stringently of setting an unfavorable precedent, since this is not a highly visible edifice nor one of historic, or clearly public value. Right of Way areas which could benefit from DDA funding are: Street oversizing fees * Sidewalks Fencing * Landscaping Facade * Lawn Sprinklers Ms. Szidon made a motion to support the project up to $32,000 for appropriate right of way improvements and this was seconded by Mr. Belcher. The motion was then amended by Mr. Meadors to state that option 01 would be funded up to $32,000 and option #2 up to $25,000. Mr. Slezak added that the Board would need to review the finalized plans before proceeding. With this amendment, the motion carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE A motion was entertained that the Board of Directors move SESSION the meeting into executive session to discuss 185 North College Avenue, a former holding of the DDA. Mr. Meadors so moved and this was seconded by Ms. Brayton. The executive session concluded followed by the decision to hold a meeting at the earliest time with Ms. Liley, Mr. March, Mr. Attwooll and Mr. Steiner present. DDA AGREEMENTS Counsel brought the Board up to date with something which had recently come to light with regard to Old Town Square Agreements. Over the years DDA has given certain rights to various businesses such as Pasta Jays, Old Town Ale House and Coopersmith's, primarily for outside patios. It appeared that DDA was deeding the property. However, the arrangements need to be formalized, and new licensing agreements will be drafted. DDA MINUTES PAGE 4 TOWNE OR TOWN Mr. Steiner apprised the Board of two developments in PROJECTS process, one at the intersection of Lemay and Mulberry and the other at the corner of College and Harmony, both referring to themselves as Towne or Town Center. This name is not acceptable, and he suggested letters be directed to both developers requesting that they select alternative identifications, since neither can be construed geographically as being close to what is accepted historically and traditionally as the center of town. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m. Mary Brayton, Secretary d dOD&NTOWN � DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ONE WEST CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER 201 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, FORT COLLINS, CO 80524 February 5, 1997 TO: Board of Directors FROM: Anne Garrison RE: FYI Telephone (970) 484-2020 Telefax (970) 484-2069 At the direction of the Board, letters were written to the principals of the Lemay Town Center and Harmony Towne Center projects respectively. Todate, one reply has been received and is attached for your perusal. We will continue to keep you updated as more information is made available to us. GOLDI3LRGProperty Assoc i ates,... January 20, 1997 Mr. Stephen Slezak Chairman Downtown Development Authority One West Contemporaty Art Center 201 South College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 RE: Mulberry and Lemay project Dear Mr. Slezak, Brokerage Management Development Advisory I am in receipt of your letter dated January 15, 1997. In standing with the positions outlined by you, we will change the name of our project to "Mulberry and Lemay Crossings". Please understand that in selecting a name for our project we did not intend to damage the existing central business district in any fashion. Moreover, we feel that the success of our project will enhance the existing central business district by supporting the northern/central portion of the Fort Collins community with different classifications of retailing. Should you have any questions with regard to our project, or should the name we have selected further trouble you, please do not hesitate to call. Very truly yours GOLDBERG PROPERTY ASSOCIATES, INC. Mark . oldberg Presid nt cc: Mayor Ann Azari Fort Collins City Council John Fischbach, City Manager Bob Blanchard, Current Planning Director F:\WPDAI'A\WM TCOL\SLUAK 120 bwcwMn asww.ac..... 1120 Lincoln Street • Suite 1 101 • Denver, Colorado 80201-21 iO • M i/7;9-8000 • rnX M0101-0275