04.17.13 UHCAMC Minutes
CITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEE'T'ING MINUTES FORM
NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION: UNIVERSITY HILL COMMERCIAL AREA
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NAME/TELEPHONE OF PERSON PREPARING SUMMARY: Ruth Weiss - 303-413-7318
NAMES OF MEMBERS, STAFF, AND INVITED GUESTS PRESENT:
COMMISSEIONERS: DAIIL (absent), RAJ, WINER, MITCHELL (absent), GRIFFITH
STAFF: WINTER, MATTHEWS, JOBERT, LANDRITH, WEISS,
GUESTS: BILL, SHRUM
TYPE OF MEETING: REGULAR MINUTES MEETING: April 17, 2013
Molly Winter presented a certificate of appreciation from Jane Brautigam, city manager, and gift of gratitude to Bill
Shrum for his years of service to the UHCAMC. Griffith gave her gratitude of Shrum. Shrum offered his
appreciation to the board and mentioned that his time with UHCAMC helped to direct his education to urban
her mentor and educator. Raj mentioned her appreciation of Shrum and his long engagement with the hill.
AGENDA ITEM 1 - Roll Call: Meeting called to order at 9:09 a.m.
AGENDA ITEM 2 - Approval of March 20, 2013 Minutes: (See Action Item Below)
AGENDA ITEM 3 - Police Update: Winter mentioned a repetitive issue, the need to lock doors on the hill. Raj offered that
if you live on the hill, you have to live accordingly. Winter continued that CU will close for 4/20. Winer mentioned that her
time on student government gave out the message to lock doors. Winter commented that the message needs to be repeatedly
made. Winter suggested that Gosage send out a message regarding locking the door to UHNA and through Listserv. Raj
suggested that people also need to lock their cars. Griffith offered that her vehicle was stolen twice.
AGENDA ITEM 4 - Public Participation: None
AGENDA ITEM 5 - CUSG Update: Winer mentioned the student government elections and the results. Winer continued
that part of the platform was lighting on the hill. 4/20 is on Saturday and student government is sending out a message. CU
graduation is May 10"'.
AGENDA ITEM 6 - UHNA Update: Winer contacted Monique Cole yesterday to attend UHCAMC and was not replied.
Raj will also contact Cole to attend. Attendance by commissioners to UIINA was discussed.
AGENDA ITEM 7 - Parking Services Update: Matthews mentioned the Western Disposal trash cans on the hill and
commissioners have noticed them. The weekend of the 4/27 and the May 4 will have power washing occur on the hill.
Matthews mentioned a very nice article in the Daily Camera about Bonnie Dahl. Rai will plant the planters in front of
Dahl's new store on the hill. Flowers should be available for planting by May 1. Winer questioned the status of the 14"'
Street garage, Winter replied that there is conversation with Michael Boyers and looking to have UHGID participate in the
project. The proposal is that UIIGID give the development company a long term lease to build apartments above the
garage, they will build garage and UHGID will agree to payment for 25 years at which time it will revert to UHGID.
UIIGID cannot finance parking because it's just not big enough of a district. Revenue analysis is currently being untaken.
Winter hopes to have all of the analysis of the project by the May UHCAMC meeting. Winter mentioned that the key is to
have a draw that will attract more than just the students.
AGENDA ITEM 8 - Access Management and Parking Strategy (AMPS): Winter mentioned that this topic was brought
up at the last UHCAMC meeting and she is looking for more input from the commission. It has a dual impact to advise council:
using these directives as a model to assist developing guiding principles and, looking to analysis and assess what is currently
being done and how to do it better; what's working, what are the challenges and what can the future hold.
Winter is looking for ideas to do things better, what shouldn't be changed and thoughts about the future. Winter continued that
its entails multi modes and different transportation options.
Raj offered that the NPP works on the hill. Raj continued that the Table Mesa area is anchored by a grocery store and
restaurants and banks and would like to encourage same throughout Boulder. Griffith suggested valet stations for bike parking
options; violation tickets that have surveys or donations information on them; Smartphone apps to instantly pay for parking
tickets; having bike parklets around town by engaging businesses to co ownership with an artistic flair; footprints that lead to
different parts of town similar to the "Freedom Trail" to encourage different experiences; have parking structure more multi
modal, and, reuse old meters for donation purposes to help various programs. Winer commented that whenever she is on the
hill, the lots are never full, is more signage necessary? Winer continued that the lack of parking perception does not meet the
reality. Winer suggested the use of metal poles for bike parking. Griffith suggested an on street survey to determine why
people are coming to the hill; encourage people to come to the hill by offering free parking. Raj commented that it's all about
why would people want to come to the hill. Griffith mentioned the need for an app to give garage locations and parking
availability. Winter commented that it's currently being investigated. Shrum mentioned he attended the APA conference in
Chicago. Shrum continued that he would like to sec the NPP extended to all areas of the hill or have it eliminated. Secondly,
Shrum mentioned garage parking access is the main issue and if the lots remain and vested, the lots need more convenient
access. Shrum continued that at the conference, some sort of a validation service would be appropriate for hill business to steer
customers; parklets and simple fixes need to be more of a culture to say yes and see if it goes rather than over studying an issue.
--AGENDAITE~I9-Matters-fromtheCommissioners- Winer commented that there was a2hour worksessiorrregarding
the Collective with the core team last Friday and took a step back to assess the ideas to date in a tangible way. Shrum offered
that Winer is reaching out to the Small Business Development Center to fine tune their proposal. Winer will share the timeline
at the next UHCAMC meeting. Shrum continued that it's a matter of identifying the clientele and funding directions within
different constituencies. Winer asked the commission to think of potential donors/supporters.
Griffith commented on the Hill Flea, May I I and August 15'x. Winer questioned the advertising for the Flea.
Winer questioned the "Living Room" project for the hilt. Griffith said drawings are being designed, feels it would happen,
perhaps next summer, street closure was an issue, and should be a special event application. Winter commented that the idea of
the space as an event street, start on a small scale and the special event process was a good way to evaluate it. Raj asked if the
transportation mode was studied for those who attend the Hill Flea. Raj questioned the commission about a historical
designation for the Hill commercial area. Griffith responded affirmatively as historic areas are a major asset. Winer questioned
what it entails to become and continue as a historic district. Winter offered that there are incorrect perceptions on historic
designation, there are guidelines regarding demolition and maintenance. Griffith suggested a member of the historic committee
come to UHCAMC to discuss. Winer asked about next month's commission meeting being switched to the evening for May
15`h. Griffith suggested May 131h or 14"'.
AGENDA ITEM 10- Matters from the Staff: Lisa Shoemaker is convening another "Evening on the Bill" and looking at
weekends in June. Parking Services will be a sponsor. Griffith suggested Shoemaker contact her regarding the insurance for the
event. RSD update by Matthews - at the point to get to the petition and now it becomes committee driven, Lisa Nelson is
gathering the Stakeholder Committee and then will determine if it is ready to go; or, may go for the 2014 election due to the
tiglitness of timing. The next meeting of RSD will determine the outcome, the city will need to step out as it needs to be
community outreached and not by city staff. Nelson is working on it currently, the tax exempt people are still needing finalizing;
waiting for 2014 will work better for the non profits; consensus at the last meeting was to be prepared and make a onetime pitch.
Collateral for the project was discussed. Winter mentioned that the support of the fraternities and sororities is necessary. The
other issue is that the petition is only good for 180 days and may be better to do the drive next January. Winter mentioned that
the amount of time spent by the committee is enormous. Matthews commented that they hope to have brochures available at the
Flea and get the talk going.
Meeting adjourned at 10:31 am.
ACTION ITEMS:
MOTION: Raj motioned to approve the March 20, 2013 UHCAMC meeting minutes. Winer seconded the motion.
All commissioners approved.
FUTUI-tE MEETINGS
Nlay 9, 2013 Innisfree Poetry Bookstore and Cafe Off Site
APPROVED BY: UNIVERSITY HILL COMMERCIAL AREA
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Attest:
Ruth Weiss FI it ffith