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19 OLD TOWN SQUARE, SUITE 230
FORT COLLINS, CO 80524
Mary Brayton, Chair 484-1401 (W)
Chuck Wanner, Council Liaison 484-0810 (H)
Anne Garrison, Staff Liaison 484-2020 (W)
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 7, 2000
Telephone (970) 484-2020
Telefax (970) 484-2069
REGULAR MEETING
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR
SESSION AT 7:30 A.M. ON DECEMBER 7, 2000 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM AT HOME
STATE BANK, 303 EAST MOUNTAIN AVENUE.
PRESENT THERE WERE PRESENT:
MARY BRAYTON, CHAIR
LORRY STROUD, VICE CHAIR
JASON MEADORS, SECRETARY/TREASURER
CAREY HEWITT
JOHN PITNER
MARGARET BROWN
CHUCK WANNER
SIEVE SLEZAK
ABSENT GREG BELCHER
STAFF JAY HARDY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ANNE GARRISON
LUCIA LILEY, COUNSEL
GUESTS ALAI KRCHMARIK, BILL SEARS, DAVID SHORT, TONY STUART, GINO CAMPANA,
ANGELA MILEWSKI, ROB KNEBEL, DAVE EDWARDS
CALL TO ORDER MS. BRAYTON CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7.30 A.M. AND ROLL CALL WAS TAKEN.
APPROVAL OF MR. HEWITT MOVED TO ADOPT THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 16, 2000 AS WRITTEN.
MINUTES THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MR. STROUD AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ARTS ALIVE ROB KNEBEL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR ARTS ALIVE, WAS INTRODUCED TO THE BOARD.
HE STATED THAT FORT COLLINS HAD REACHED A POINT WHERE IT IS TIME TO RAISE THE BAR
FOR ARTS IN OUR COMMUNITY. A COMMUNITY KICK-OFF IS SLATED TO BEGIN NEXT YEAR,
AND THIS IS SUPPORTED BY SUCH ENTITIES AS CITY COUNCIL AND ANN AzARI.
ARTS ALIVE PLANS TO SUPPORT ALL TYPES OF ART, AND BELIEVES THAT FORT COLLINS WILL
SOON HAVE A REPUTATION IN THIS FIELD, BOTH REGIONALLY AND NATIONALLY.
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IT ALSO PLANS TO BE ACTIVE IN Alit EDUCATION, WORKING CLOSELY WITH POUDRE SCHOOL
DISTRICT TO RAISE AWARENESS. IN ADDITION, THERE HAS BEEN SOME DISCUSSION OF
HOSTING AN ARTS FESTIVAL.
THE QUESTION WAS RAISED, ON A PRACTICAL LEVEL, ABOUT WHAT TYPE OF HELP COULD BE
EXTENDED TO THE FINANCIALLY TROUBLED BAS BLED THEATRE. MR. KNEBEL SAID THAT
FUNDING, MARKETING SUPPORT SERVICES AND HELPING BUILD AUDIENCES THROUGH PUBLIC
EDUCATION COULD ALL BE AVAILABLE.
SANGRIA ROSE PATIO TONY STL; R . OWNER OF SANGRIA ROSE TAPAS BAR AND RESTAURANT IS THE FIRST TO
INTRODUCE AN AUTHENTIC SPANISH CUISINE TO THE AREA, IN FACT ONLY TWO RESTAURANTS
IN THE STATE CURRENTLY OFFER THIS UNIQUE MENU. HE AND HIS WIFE HAVE EMPLOYED A
STAFF OF FORTY FOUR TO CATER TO THE NEEDS OF THEIR CLIENTELE.
MR. STUART 15 SEEKING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH DDA TO DO BUSINESS IN A PART OF
THE PATIO FORMERLY USED BY SURE # 152. THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY SEVEN
SQUARE FEET OF THE PATIO HAS NOW BEEN DESIGNATED FOR USE BY SANGRIA ROSE.
MR. SLEZAK MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST AS PRESENTED, AND THIS WAS
SECONDED BY MR. HEWITT. A DRAFT COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR
REVIEW BY MR. STUART WITHIN A WEEK OR $0. AND HE WAS INSTRUCTED THAT UNTIL SUCH
TIMES AS THE AGREEMENT 15 EXECUTED THE PATIO AREA MAY NOT BE USED. THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MASON STREET THE BOARD HEARD A PROPOSAL BY STEVE SLEZAK FOR A BUILDING TO BE LOCATED ON THE
STATION CORNER OF MAGNOLIA AND MASON STREETS. THE PROJECT WHICH 15 SLATED FOR
COMPLETION IN 2004 WILL FEATURE 5,600 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL, 10.000 SQUARE
FEET OF OFFICE SPACE AND 24,000 SQUARE FEET OF MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL. THE
PRESENT CONDITION OF THE SITE COULD BE TERMED SOMEWHAT BLIGHTED, SO THIS
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FITS WELL WITH DDA'S MISSION. THE 'STATION' EFFECT WILL BE
EMPHASIZED BY THE ELEVATED DOCKS WHICH CAN BE USED AS SIDEWALKS, RAILINGS
BUILT WITH SUBSTANCE AND PERMANENCE, AND A COVERING OF STEEL AWNINGS, WHICH
BECAUSE OF THE RAILROAD TRACKS, WILL RESEMBLE A TRAIN STATION.
THE FOLLOWING POINTS WERE RAISED:
S WHAT ARE NON FINANCIAL WAYS DDA CAN HELP TODAY, AND A YEAR FROM NOW?
S CONCERN EXPRESSED THAT COMPLETION DATE IS ONLY TWO YEARS FROM DDA'S SUNSET
• ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE POLITICAL PROCESS, SINCE CARRYING LAND COSTS IS WEIGHTY
S PROJECT COMMITMENTS SERVE ONLY FOR ONE YEAR, NOT HELPFUL IN THIS CASE
S BOARD ASKED MR. SLEZAK TO CONTACT DDA WHEN HE THINKS HE IS CLOSE TO
COMMENCING; RESERVE MONIES MAY SIT FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.
THE CONSENSUS OF FEEDBACK FROM THE BOARD WAS THAT IF THIS PROPOSAL WERE BEING
BROUGHT TO THE DDA TODAY, IT WOULD BE FUNDED AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF
PARTICIPATION, BECAUSE IT REFLECTS 50 MUCH OF WHAT DDA SEEKS TO ACCOMPLISH
IN A DOWNTOWN PROJECT.
BYLAW CHANGE A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS REFLECTING THE CHANGE OF PROCESS
RES #00- 1 1 RECENTLY ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL, WHICH IN TURN MODIFIES THE TIME FRAME FOR
DDA'S ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS WAS CONSIDERED. MR. SLEZAK MOVED TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION #OD- 1 1. THIS WAS SECONDED BY MR. MEADORS AND THE MOTION CARRIED
WITH MR. WANNER OPPOSED.
MULBERRY/LEMAY FIRST READING OF THE MULSERRY/LEMAY CROSSING ANNEXATION TOOK PLACE ON
ANNEXATION NOVEMBER 2 1, 2000. THE ORDINANCE FOR THE ANNEXATION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF
O TO 1. SECOND READING WILL TAKE PLACE ON DECEMBER 19, 2000 AT WHICH TIME
THERE WILL BE A DISCUSSION, SINCE THE VOTE WAS NOT UNANIMOUS.
THERE ARE MIXED THOUGHTS AMONG COUNCIL MEMBERS AS TO HOW MONIES DERIVED
FROM THE ANNEXATION WILL BE DISBURSED. MR. HARDY WILL SEEK OPPORTUNITIES TO
EDUCATE THOSE CONCERNED AS TO WHY DDA ENDEAVORS TO RETAIN 40% OF FUNDS FOR
NEEDED DOWNTOWN PROJECTS.
MR. WANNER EXPRESSED THAT IN DELAYING DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN DDA AND CITY COUNCIL
UNTIL FEBRUARY THAT THERE WILL BE A MORE UNIFORM RESPONSE FROM COUNCIL.
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MR. STROUD OFFERED HIS SUPPORT OF MR. HARDY'S HANDLING OF THESE TWO
ISSUES, AND BELIEVES THEY ARE BETTER SEPARATED. HE ADDED HIS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE
IN DEALING WITH THE FINANCIAL DISBURSEMENT ISSUE IN FEBRUARY.
OPERA GALLERIA THIS ISSUE IS STILL IN NEGOTIATION AND TO DATE HAS NOT YET BEEN RESOLVED.
PARKING
OTHER BUSINESS ■ THE BOARD IS INVITED TO ATTEND THE DDA/DBA OPEN HOUSE FROM 5:30 - 7:30
ON DECEMBER 13, 2000 AT THE LODGE.
■ INTERVIEWS FOR NEW DDA BOARD MEMBERS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.
■ ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MS. BRAYTON OFFERED THANKS AND
APPRECIATION TO MS. BROWN AND MR. SLEZAK FOR THEIR MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE
DDA AND DOWNTOWN, AND BID THEM FAREWELL AS THEY CONCLUDED THEIR FINAL BOARD
MEETING.
ADJOURN THERE BEING NO FURTHER DISCUSSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:35 A.M.
JASON MEADORS, SECRETARY
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19 OLD TOWN SQUARE, SUITE 230
FORT COLLINS, CO 80524
To: DDA Board of Directors
From: Jay Hardy
Date: January 4, 1
RE: DDA/DBA Agreement
Telephone (970) 484-2020
Telefax (970) 484-2069
The DDA and DBA have entered into an agreement for services in the past. Last year the
relationship was spelled out in a letter signed by the President of the DBA and Chair of
the DDA. Attached is an updated letter for DDA Board consideration and approval via
Resolution 2001-01.
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19 OLD TOWN SQUARE, SUITE 230 Telephone (970) 484-2020
FORT COLLINS, CO 80524 Telefox (970) 484-2069
January 4, 2001
Ms. Debbie Reider, President
Downtown Business Association
19 Old Town Square, Suite 230
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Dear Ms. Reider:
The Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors has approved the renewal of the
DDA-DBA relationship as established by the jointly signed letter of January 14, 1999 and
renewed on January 6, 2000 last year.
Toward that end and with the DBA's mutual agreement, the two organizations agree to the
continuation of the following arrangement:
The DDA will employ an Administrative Office Manager whose services will be
made available to the DBA providing that:
A. Those services provided by the DDA on behalf of the DBA are consistent
with the purposes of the DDA as provided for by statute;
B. The responsibilities and obligations of the Administrative Office Manager to
the DDA are not compromised and that supervision of this position rests
solely with DDA executive management services and/or the DDA Board of
Directors;
C. That the Administrative Office Manager engages in no activity not permitted
by the laws and regulations governing the activity of a public employee.
2. The Downtown Business Association will continue to perform marketing and
promotional services at a financial level equal to or in excess of the 2000 program.
3. The Downtown Development authority will remain a member of the Downtown
Business Association with annual membership dues of $2,000.
4. The parties agree to pay on a pro rata basis all other shared costs including but not
limited to rent, janitorial, telephone, office supplies, computer charges.
5. The DBA continues to provide one seat on its Board of Directors to the Downtown
Development Authority.
The DDA Board of Directors resolution authorizing the Chair to sign the letter of agreement
is attached.
Signed and Agreed to:
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Lo
Mary J. Brayton, Chair
Date:
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
By: Date:
Debbie Reider, President
RESOLUTION 2001-01
OF THE FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO ENTER
INTO A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH THE
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FOR THE
PROVISION OF RECIPROCAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority has been duly
organized in accordance with the Colorado Revised statutes 31-25-804, 1973 as
amended; and,
WHEREAS, the Downtown Development Authority and the Downtown Business
Association find it to be in their mutual interests to work together for the improvement of
the central business district; and,
WHEREAS, the Downtown Development Authority finds the activities of the
Downtown Business Association to be consistent with and to partially fulfill the statutory
purposes of the Downtown Development Authority; and,
WHEREAS, the parties understand that a mutual working relationship shall be in
accordance with all applicable law governing the operation and conduct of a public body
and public employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Fort Collins Downtown
Development Authority that it hereby authorizes the Chair to enter into a Letter of
Agreement with the Downtown Business Association to share in the mutually beneficial
services as described in the letter attached hereto and incorporated herein. Term of this
agreement shall be for the 2001 calendar year.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Fort Collins,
Downtown Development Authority this O day of January, 2001.
Mary J. Brayton, Chair
ATTEST:
Jason Meadors, Secretary
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19 OLD TOWN SQUARE, SUITE 230
FORT COLLINS, CO 80524
To:
DDA Board of Directors
From:
Jay Hardy
Date:
January 4,
RE:
Grant/Access Program
Telephone (970) 484-2020
Telefox (970) 484-2069
In a recent Executive Board meeting, Mr. Stroud stated his concerns about the inability of
certain socio-economic segments of our community being able to participate in some of
the arts and other cultural offerings available now, or coming soon to our City.
The Performing Arts Center, the International Museum, the IMAX theater to name a few
of the projects which may possibly take their place in downtown Fort Collins. For most of
the populace it is an exciting prospect, but for the disenfranchised, it is yet another place
that is financially `off limits' to them.
The question arises that as DDA considers possible funding for these projects; should it
also play a role, through some sort of program, in encouraging reasonable access to these
cultural activities which are prohibitive for some of our citizens.
These thoughts are intended to open a dialogue with the DDA Board in order simply to
consider the possibilities, ant necessarily set a policy.
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19 OLD TOWN SQUARE, SUITE 230 Telephone (970) 484-2020
FORT COLLINS, CO 80524 Telefox (970) 484-2069
To: DDA Board f Directors
From: Jay Hard
Date: January 4, 2Q01
RE: Mason Street Parking Lot Redevelopment
At the regular meeting of the DDA Board of Directors in April, 1998 the Board reviewed
a proposal to redevelop the Mason Street parking lot into a mixed use
commercial/residential project. The DDA currently owns the parking lot, which was
purchased from Larimer County in 1984 for $182,000, plus an additional $18,000 for
landscaping.
1998 Proposal
Robert Bisetti and Chris Ray made a proposal on behalf of Rayline Homes offering
$75,000 for the lot. The project in 1998 consisted of four stories with an estimated
construction cost of $2-4 million.
Various positives and negative elements of the proposal surfaced at that time, at which
point DDA concluded it did not wish to sell the land. DDA has again been contacted by
Robert Bisetti about a similar project on this site. The following is a summary of the
issues which were at hand in 1998.
Concerns
• Value of property was greater than the amount offered by the developers
• Loss of 51 parking spaces currently on the lot
• DDA's contribution level would be higher than normal
• Opposition could be expected from several avenues
Advantages
• Property would be returned to the tax rolls
• Desirable infdl project
• Housing in the heart of the central business district
In 1998, the Board requested a neighborhood meeting to discuss the proposal. Results
from the meeting led to the demise of the proposal, citing loss of parking as the major
issue. The dynamics of downtown has somewhat changed since this proposal was
presented almost three years ago. The parking structure has been built within one block of
the site, and a handful of successful mixed -use projects are under construction and/or have
been completed.
Following a discussion at the Executive Board meeting last week, it seemed appropriate
that this issue be brought before the full Board to determine whether or not it is
comfortable with the current parking status to the point where further discussion is
indicated.
Various items for consideration by the Board might include:
• Loss of 51 parking spaces (does the new parking structure adequately replace them?)
• Parking amenities within the project
• Does the Board desire to sell the property? If so, how shall value be determined?
• What `public process' is desired if the DDA chose to sell?
• Neighborhood meeting before any new drawings are generated
The concept of the project is very similar to a few other projects the DDA has participated
in over the past three years. The main difference is the ownership of the land and the
existing parking on the site.
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19 OLD TOWN SQUARE, SUITE 230 Telephone (970) 484-2020
FORT COLLINS, CO 80524 Telefox (970) 484-2069
To: DDA Board of Directors
From: Jay Hardy 5
Date: January 4, 2001
RE: Project updates
Armstrong Hotel — I met with Tom Livingston, and this project will not occur as
planned. Costs associated with the hotel's relationship with the Marriott exceeded
expectations, and the property will be listed for sale in the near future.
OW Baptist Church — This property is in foreclosure, and will not likely remain in the
ownership of Michael and Shannon Gaines. However, there are at least two entities
awaiting a final ruling, which hope to buy and re -develop the building.
Wright Life — Bill Wright is still planning the project, however, his timeline has been
pushed back by one year.
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YEAR 2001
(HELD AT 303 E. MOUNTAIN AVENUE AT 7:30 A.M.)
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Mr. Carey Hewitt
(w) The Cupboard
152 South College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
493-8585 FAX 493-9523
(h) 1912 Navajo Drive 80525
484-5211 (Exp:12-31-03)
104256.754@compuserve.com
Mr. Greg Belcher
(w) Edwards Bed & Breakfast
402 W. Mountain Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80521
493-9191 FAX 484-0706
(h) 401 W. Mountain, 80521
221-9191 (Exp:12-31-03)
edshouse@edwardshouse.com
Mr. John Pitner
(w) J. Pitner Clothing Co.
125 S. College Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80524
221-2131 FAX221-2145
(h) 2718 Beaver Court 80526
223-3103 (Exp: 12-3 1 -0 1)
Mr. Jason Meadors
(w) Meadors Court Reporting, LLC
140 West Oak, #266
Fort Collins, CO 80521
482-1506 FAX 482-1230
(h) 2223 Bridgestone Ct 80525
223-2446(Exp:12-31-01)
jason@reporterworks.com
Mr. Chuck Wanner (Cty Council Rep)
(h) 1242 W. Mountain Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80521
484-0810 FAX 484-0810
(w) 484-0810
Mr. Bill Bertschy (Cty Council Alt)
(h) 430 Peterson 484-8838
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Telephone (970) 4i
Telefax (970) 41
Ms. Kim Jordan
(w) New Belgium Brewing Company
500 Linden Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
221-0524 FAX 221-0535
(h) 2780 Dean Drive, 80521
221-0543 (12-31-04)
kjordan@newbelgium.com
Ms. Mary Brayton
(w) Brayton Insurance
315 W Oak St, 710JPOB 1488
Fort Collins, CO 80522
484-1401 FAX 484-1453
(h) 1933 Kedron Drive 80524
498-0468 (Exp: 12-3 1 -0 1)
brayton@frii.com
Mr. Rick Goodale
(w) Goodale & Company
201 S. College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
493-5400 FAX 221-5058
(h) 701 Gregory Road 80524
482-8652 (Exp: 12-31-04)
fwg@frii.com
Mr. Larry Stroud
(w) Miscio & Stroud
300 S. Howes Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
482-6066 FAX 498-8501
(h) 5706 N. Taft Hill Rd 80524
484-6869 (Exp: 12-3 1 -0 1)
lamnord@concentric.com
Ms. Lucia Liley (DDA Legal Counsel)
(w) 1 10 East Oak Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
482-4322 FAX 482-5719
(h) 113 Williams 493-8317
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