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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDowntown Development Authority - Minutes - 07/03/1997DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Regular Directors' Meeting MINUTES OF JULY 3. 1997 REGULAR MEETING The Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority met in regular session at 7:30 a.m., July 3, 1997 in the Third Floor Conference Room at 201 South College Avenue, one West Art Center. PRESENT There were present: Kermit Allard, Chair presiding Mary Brayton, Vice Chair Jason Meadors, Secretary Greg Belcher, Treasurer Steve Slezak Chuck Wanner Bonnie Bixler Szidon Carey Hewitt Absents Bill Attwooll Staff: Chip Steiner, Consultant Anne Garrison Lucia Liley, Counsel Guests: Rick Goodale, Jay Hardy, John Fischbach CALL TO ORDER Mr. Allard called the meeting to order and roll call was taken. A corrected copy of the minutes will be available at the next meeting. POTS/ENT.SONE Counsel referenced Mr. Steiner's memo regarding POTS CONTRIBUTION Enterprise Zone Pledge, together with a proposed letter to Mr. Stoner from the Board. Considerable thought has been given to the beet mechanism for handling contributions which are to be run through the Enterprise Zone. DDA MINUTES PAGE 2 POTS purpose is to increase contributions, which will go directly into improvements of the public portion of Old Town Plaza, currently owned by the DDA. While DDA is desirous of improvements being made to this area, care has to be exercised not to violate the agreement between the City, DDA and POTS, entered into about three years ago, which redefines the responsibilities previously outlined in the old agreement made when the Plaza was improved. At this time, POTS was given some additional maintenance obligations. Thus, when these funds are run through the Enterprise Zone, and donated to DDA, Mr. Steiner or members of the Board must ensure that the proposed improvements are above and beyond what is POTS legal responsibility. A master agreement with POTS has been proposed, and they have verbally agreed to the terms as stated in the letter. The other important component is that with all these incoming funds, DDA did not want to be responsible for individual contracts and ensuring work was completed in each case. Thus if POTS makes a request and it is approved, upon satisfactory completion of the work, DDA will reimburse the contractor. Mr. Steiner interjected to add that POTS may not assess any additional fees for administering these contracts. Project cost reimbursement only is the purpose of these funds. These reimbursements must also fit within the parameters of our annual budget appropriations. Mr. Steiner commented that with POTS pledge to the Enterprise Zone of $400,000 we could see some significant improvements to the Plaza. Mr. Hewitt made a motion to approve a contract along the lines of what is not forth in the letter, and give authorization for the Chair to enter into this agreement. This was seconded by Ms. Szidon and approved with one abstention. CAMPAIGN Ms. Liley spoke to this issue, indicating that the Statute INVOLVEMENT states that up until the ballot language is certified public officials and employees are permitted to campaign at some level. When this subject came before the Board a few months ago, its policy decision was that in order not to violate the intent as well as the language of the Statute, that with the ballot language circulating, though not officially accepted, it would desist from further involvement. A specific provision of the Statute clearly states that Board members and employees may continue to be actively involved as individuals, provided one does not present oneself as representing DDA's position. The DDA as an entity may adopt an official position and allow that to be known, but it may not spend public money in a campaign effort to influence people. GARAGE UPDATE Rick Goodale began by affirming that the City and County unanimously approved the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Parking Garage last week. John Fischbach and his staff are primarily responsible for the success of this venture, thus far. There has been some discussion about going ahead with the garage regardless of the outcome of November's vote. The present design would offer 987 spaces with retail on the main level and a possible pedestrian main level pass -through to the Galleria from Mason Street. DDA MINUTES PAGE 3 While Mr. Goodale will continue as a volunteer on the Committee, this closing report finalizes his services as a special consultant to the DDA, and final bills have been submitted. He then reminded the Board of its verbal commitment to provide ten names each to serve as volunteers. No more than three hours will be required and possibly a request to "walk a neighborhood" stuffing door handles with brochures. It may also be prudent to have a DDA liaison to the Courthouse and Jail Committee, so that the Board may stay apprised of how that committee is faring. Messrs. Allard and Meadors both expressed an interest. Mr. Allard offered the sincere appreciation of the Board to Mr. Goodale for the work accomplished with regard to the Intergovernmental Agreement. 308 S. HOWES Mr. Steiner introduced this subject explaining that we had been asked by Delta Construction to fund the cost of a curb cut at the captioned address. The cost of this project is $1,200.00. It is similar to one recently funded in the 200 block of South Howes owned by Andy Miscio. The difference being that the privately funded work was completed on the first project, and remains to be done on this one. Mr. Steiner suggested that the Board may wish to make funds contingent upon the completion of the privately funded work. Mr. Slezak made a motion to approve $1,200, without contingency, this was seconded by Mr. Belcher and passed with one opposed. RETREAT This event is usually held in the Fall following the appointment of new Board members. In the ensuing discussion it was decided to extend the retreat hours from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A fax will be sent to each Board member offering a choice of two dates. Topics for discussion may include: • Performing Arts Center • Poudre River as it relates to central business district • Annexation of Walmart/Land along the river • Tax Increment issue beyond 2006 OTHER BUSINESS * Carol Tunner, Landmark Preservation Commission, gave an explanation and fielded questions concerning four bronze plaques identifying the historic district. These are slated for placement at the entrances to Old Town Square. Ms. Tunner came before the Board to impart information and obtain input only, since she already has a grant to fund this project. * Me. Brayton gave an account of the Colorado Brewers' Festival, sharing that DBA attempted, this year, to target a more mature audience with seemingly good results. NewWestFest is elated for August 15, 16 & 17, 1997. * Mr. Steiner reported speaking to Mr. Attwooll concerning the need for a letter of resignation, which Mr. Attwooll agreed to provide. ADJOURN There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m. Jason Meadors, Secretary