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DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Regular Directors' Meeting
Kermit Allard, Chair 482-1893 (W)
Chuck Wanner, Council Liaison 484-0810 (H)
Anne Garrison, Staff Liaison 484-2020 (W)
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER S, 1998
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority met in regular
session at 7:30 a.m. on November 5, 1998 in the Meeting Room at Home State
Bank, 303 East Mountain Avenue.
PRESENT There were present:
Kermit Allard, Chair
Mary Brayton, Vice Chair
Greg Belcher, Treasurer
Steve Slezak
Chuck Wanner
Larry Stroud
Margaret Brown
John Pitner
ABSENT Jason Meadors, Secretary
STAFF Chip Steiner, Consultant
Anne Garrison
Lucia Liley, Counsel
GUESTS John Fischbach, Ed Stoner, Jim Switzer, Ron Phillips, Susanne Edminster,
Gary Diede, Angela Milewski - LPC Liaison
CALL TO ORDER Mr. Allard called the meeting to order and roll call was taken.
DDA MINUTES
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APPROVAL OF A correction was noted by Mr. Slezak. On page two under the heading
MINUTES Performing Arts Center, it indicates one of the sites under consideration
to be north instead of south of the Justice Center. Ms. Brayton moved
to approve the minutes as corrected, this was seconded by Mr. Pitner
and carried unanimously.
PARKING GARAGE Mr. Phillips addressed some of the long and short term maintenance needs
which are required if this structure is to be protected in the years to come. In
sixteen years, no significant maintenance has been performed other than power
washing and restriping. At this juncture, the City has been advised that
minimally, all seams must be recaulked, and an analysis to determine the
structural integrity of the building is prudent. Engineering costs to determine
the condition of the structure will be approximately $15,000. In addition, the
cost of caulking the building is estimated at $3.00 per linear foot for an
approximate total of $124,166.
Mr. Steiner clarified for the Board that when the agreement was signed it was
clearly stated that DDA would underwrite the cost of constructing the building
and the City would maintain it. Fines and fees were projected to cover
operational costs, but it was always understood that this did not include
maintenance.
Mr. Steiner suggested that either Walker or Hensel Phelps who are building the
new structure, be approached to possibly provide some assistance with the old
ramp. At this point, Mr. Slezak made a motion to allocate up to $15,000 for
engineering expenses to test the integrity of the structure. This being contingent
upon upon City Council's approval of DDA's budget This was seconded by Mr.
Belcher and carried with three voting in opposition to the motion.
Based on suggestions made by the Board, Parking and Transportation will review
the current fee structure, and fines for repeat offenders who consistently move
their cars thoughout the course of the day may be significantly raised.
OTS MAINTENANCE Mr. Stoner referred to his proposal to the DDA of a year ago, stating that he had
fulfilled many of the obligations therein, and was dismayed by the revocation
of Enterprise Zone benefits. Responding to Mr. Stoner's concerns, Mr. Slezak
said it is the overall conception by the general public of the Plaza's condition,
and that it had been an issue for so many years that a resolution of some sort
is needed.
The Board concurred that much more use was being made of this gathering place
than was initially intended, and that the level of destructive behavior by minors
had reached serious proportions. Speaking to the issue of cleaning the plaza,
Mr.Switzer of Advanced Cleaning Concepts reported that more time is spent in
the morning repairing damage done the night before than on performing
cleaning services.
Messrs. Stoner and Switzer spoke to the need for compromise between the City,
DDA, Old Town Square Property Management and Advanced Cleaning Services.
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Mr. Allard asked Mr. Slezak if he would serve as representative of the DDA
in any meeting that takes place between the City and Old Town Square
Property Management, to work out a joint agreement between the entities.
The Board empathized with the vandalism which has made things very difficult
of late, but stood firm that proper maintenance was still an issue. In conclusion,
Mr. Pitner moved to reinstate Enterprise Zone privileges, this was seconded by
Mr. Stroud. Ms. Brown offered a friendly amendment that the issue be revisited
in six months time, and reappraised at that time. This being acceptable to both
parties, the motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Brayton asked that Mr. Stoner follow up on license fees which are still
outstanding, as a show of good faith.
RESOLUTION 98-13 The resolution addresses a $300,000 appropriation of tax increment funds
for the purpose of constructing the new parking ramp. Ms. Brayton made a
motion to approve, this was seconded by Mr. Belcher and carried unanimously.
FACADE APPRAISALS Projects which have been funded by CDBG monies are required to go through
an appraisal process. Appraisals for the Trimble Court and Binkler buildings are
completed, however, before the Board for approval now is Rand -Scot, the cost of
which will be drawn from the 1998 budget and Silver Grill which will be paid
from the 1999 budget.
DDA MANAGEMENT As a result of Mr. Steiner's resignation, it is the consensus of the Executive
Committee to establish a sub committee to search for a replacement, and it was
determined that the Executive Committee would take on that responsibility.
Mr. Steiner suggested someone from the City be asked to participate, not in
the selection process, but for relationship reasons, and Mr. Fischbach offered
to serve in that capacity. Mr. Steiner further suggested that Legal Counsel be
present at these meetings.
Some discussions have suggested the possibility of placing DDA and DBA as
separate units under one director. Mr. Steiner commented that this is widely
done in other cities, and Fort Collins tends to be the exception. He feels it is a
prudent move, but that there may be legal issues which must first be addressed.
ADJOURN There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:10 a.m.
Jason Meadors, Secretary