HomeMy WebLinkAboutDowntown Development Authority - Minutes - 04/07/1994D&NTOWN
DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
ONE WEST CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER
201 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, FORT COLLINS, CO 80524
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Regular Directors' Meeting
CONTACT. Chip Steiner, Staff
Gerry Horak, Council Liaison
MINUTES OF April 7. 1994
Telephone (303) 484-2020
Telefcnt (303) 484-2069
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority met in regular
session at 7:30 a.m., April 7, 1994 in the conference room at 201 South College
Avenue, One West Art Center.
PRESENT There were present:
Stephen Slezak, Chair presiding
Ed Baldwin
Mary Brayton
Rick Goodale
Roger Gunlikson
Bonnie Bixler-Szidon
Carey Hewitt
Jim Martell
Lucia Liley
Staff:
Chip Steiner, Executive Director
June Petersen
Absent:
Gerry Horak
Others present:
Janet Meisel, City of Fort Collins Planning Dept.
Mike Braskich, Mitchell & Company
Wolden Nsques, Barry Godwin, NRCE
CALL TO ORDER Steve Slezak called the meeting to order. It was moved by Roger Gunlikson,
seconded by Jim Martell to approve the February 3, 1994 minutes. The minutes
were approved as written.
HARMONY MILL/ Conflict of Interest - Rick Goodale has a conflict of interest in the Harmony Mill
PARAMOUNT BLDG property and Jim Martell has a conflict of interest with the Paramount Building.
Lucia Uley also had a conflict of interest and will assist only in discussion. Jim
Martell excused himself. The DDA has been approached to help with facade
restoration, however street and sidewalk improvements would benefit both the
Paramount and East Mountain properties. Chip Steiner informed the Board that a
request has been made to CDBG for a grant. Funds from the grant could be
used for this project, however, this grant will not be determined until June. Chip
Steiner explained funding possibilities indicating that If the CDBG is granted,
funds including DDA's will then be taken to the State Historical Society to try and
leverage an additional $100,000. The State Historical decision will not be made
until November. It was moved by Bonnie Szidon, seconded by Rick Goodale to
wait until June and reconsider at that time. It was suggested by Lucia Lley to
combine and discuss both issues before voting. Following discussion and legal
advice, the motion was withdrawn. Mr. Nsques and Mr. Godwin were introduced
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and asked to join the meeting. Rick Goodale excused himself from the meeting.
Wold Nsques explained the plan for NRCE, who currently occupies office space
In Old Town Square to relocate its regional office to the Harmony Mill. They will
occupy over 50% of office space. Architects are currently working on plans. It
was moved by Ed Baldwin that DDA endorse both the Paramount and Harmony
Mill projects with funding or participation to be determined after grant requests
have been approved, seconded by Carey Hewitt. Motion carried.
NORTH COLLEGE Janet Meisel presented visuals, overview and update of the planning process
CORRIDOR PLAN which has been underway since 1992. Items which have been discussed are:
Preservation & expansion of existing land uses with residential infill projects;
employment park with redevelopment; mixed use pedestrian neighborhoods
recommendations and the Poudre River area, including drainage and flood plans.
She would like to present final plans at a future DDA meeting. Janet requested
we show support to the North College Business Association people.
CDC REP. The Community Development Corporation needs a representative from the DDA
to serve on the committee and attend meetings. Steve Slezak volunteered to
serve as DDA representative.
OTHER BUSINESS County Facilities. Carey Hewitt requested information on the County offices
being moved out of downtown. Chip Steiner informed the Board that he would
follow up on the County's plans. Block 31 is owned jointly by the City and
County and it was originally planned to build facilities on the site. Carey Hewitt
requested staff draft a Resolution for Larimer County Commissioners to address
the importance of the County staying downtown.
Parking. Carey Hewitt also wanted to address the downtown parking situation
such as fees, employer cost incentives, discount parking fees. Chip Steiner
noted that the DDA and DBA will work on it. Chip will take to DBA and schedule
a session to express interest to lobby together for additional parking such as a
garage on the LaPorte/America lot. There is a need to communicate, promote
and educate downtown employees to use existing parking available instead of
on -street parking. Carey offered to coordinate meetings.
ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Ed Baldwin, Secretary
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ONE WEST COMMMPORARY ART CENTER Telephone (303) 484-2020
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TO: Interested Parties
FROM: Chip Steiner
DATE: February 25, 1994
RE: Cancellation of March Board Meeting
Since there are no action items for the Board of Directors, the
March DDA meeting has been cancelled.
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