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25.06.02 DDA MinutesDDA MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 2ND, 2025 HYBRID MEETING, IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS Page 1 1. ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. DDA Board Chair Tony Emrick presided over the meeting. There was quorum with 11 Board Members present at the time. Present in Person: Chair Tony Emrick, and Board Members Wayne Hanson, Chris Neuswanger, and Matthew Fitzgerald Present Virtually: Board Members Scott Tarbet, Rob Tartre, Councilor Chico Thuon, Lisa Mattis Marcus Lindholm, Gregg Cooper Absent: Board Member Brandt Marott Staff: Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker, Deputy Town Manager Patty McKenny, C hief Financial Officer Paul Redmond, Town Manager Eric Heil, General Government Fellow Arnell Wade 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Board Member Wayne Hanson motioned to approve the agenda as presented. Board Member Chris Neuswanger seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. 3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS Board Chair Emrick asked if there were any conflicts of interest, and none were disclosed. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comments were made in person nor virtually. 5. BUSINESS ITEMS 5.1 Public Hearing: Early Childhood Education Center Funding Agreement (Chief Finance Officer Paul Redmond) Chief Financial Officer Paul Redmond gave the DDA Board a refresher of the Early Childhood Education Center Funding Agreement from the last DDA Board meeting. Included in the breakdown were: 1) current statistics of childhood services, 2) a project overview and update, 3) financing, 4) construction timeline, 5) operations start date, 6) land lease, and 7) internal contributions made on behalf on the Town of Avon. He reviewed the terms of the funding agreement explaining and acknowledging where the money is coming from, and the municipal code process required for approval of the agreement. Marcus Lindholm inquired about how the Early Childhood Center Funding Agreement fits into DDA. Town Manager Eric Heil explained the project was made to fit under the DDA’S scope and within the last decade, there has been a commitment to support a facility to be used for educational purposes for the Town and all it’s residents. He described the needs of childcare and noted that careful considerations have been reviewed with the partners. It was noted the DDA can contribute efficiently and effectively an amount of $412,000 annually to support the cost of this facility. DDA MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 2ND, 2025 HYBRID MEETING, IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS Page 2 There was discussion about several topics related to the funding agreement, as follows: ▪ Wayne Hanson inquired about the other facilities being built in Eagle County and asked about support from the local pre-k an elementary schools and if there was a lottery component to get into the program? ▪ Chris Neuswanger considered communicating to Holy Cross for monetary support as well! ▪ Lisa Mattis inquired about financial commitments in the short-term vs the long term in the funding agreement, and tuition numbers/rates heading into operations, and materials/construction costs? ▪ Chirs Neuswanger inquired about the land size of this facility, and the number of employees at the facility? ▪ Rob Tartre inquired about the additional 1.5 acre and what would it be used for? ▪ Matthew Fitzgerald inquired about Town of Avon Employees benefits towards the new facility and program? ▪ Marcus Lindholm asked if the Town would support other childcare needs in Avon? ▪ Tony Emrick inquired about other committees, boards, groups, foundations or other entities allocating financial support to this Childcare facility. Town Manager Eric Heil and Chief Financial Officer Paul Redmond answered the inquiries from the Board extensively. Board Chair Tony Emrik asked for any members of the public to express their thoughts, opinions and ideas regarding this business item as the Public Comment portion of the public hearing. No public input was made and the Public Comment portion ended at 3:39 pm. Marcus Lindholm announced that he is abstaining from this vote for a potential conflict of interest regarding this business item. Greg Cooper moved to approve the Funding Agreement and Lisa Matthis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (Marcus Lindholm abstained from voting on this business item) 6. MINUTES Board Member Wayne Cooper moved to approve the Minutes from Avon DDA Board Meeting held April 14th, 2025; Board Member Tony Emrick seconded that motion. The minutes were approved unanimously. 7. EXECUTIVE SESSIN 7.1 For the purpose of the potential acquisition of real property in accordance with C.R.S. Section 24-6- 402(4)(a) concerning property in the Town Core. A motion was made to convene into an Executive Session to discuss the topic at 3:43 pm and the session finished at 4:09 pm. DDA MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 2ND, 2025 HYBRID MEETING, IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS Page 3 8. ADJOURNMENT DDA Board Chair Emrick adjourned the meeting at 4:10 pm on June 2nd, 2025. Respectfully submitted by: Arnell Wade General Government Fellow These minutes are only a summary of the proceedings of the meeting. They are not intended to be comprehensive or to include each statement, person speaking or to portray with complete accuracy. The most accurate records of the meeting are the audio of the meeting, which is housed in the Town Clerk' s office.