05.09.13 UHCAMC Minutes
CITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING 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:
COMMISSIONERS: DAHL, RAJ, WINER, MITCHELL, GRIFFITH
STAFF: WINTER, LANDRITH, WEISS, GOSSAGE
GUESTS:
TYPE OF MEETING: Off Site MINUTES MEETING: May 9, 2013
AGENDA ITEM 1 – Roll Call:
Meeting called to order at 6:07 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM 2 – Election of Officers:
Dahl nominatedGriffith for chair and Winer for Vice Chair. Mitchell
seconded the nomination. Discussion ensued. All commissioners approved.
AGENDA ITEM 3 - Approval of April 17, 2013 Minutes: (See Action Item Below):
AGENDA ITEM 4 - Police Update:
Gosage mentioned that it was the second week of operations, last week was uneventful,
graduation is today; still experiencing burglaries on the hill due to open and unlocked residences and unlocked cars. Thefts are
going for small electronics, most of the time the residents are home, most electronics are visible and the incident takes about 10
seconds. Gosage doesn’t know what it will take to get students to lock their doors. Impact unit is in the fifth month of service
and doing a good job. Transient and homeless issues were discussed such as where they sleep and live. The day shift officers
are working with Parks and Rec to move transient camps from underpasses. Winter mentioned a stat from a city council study
session that the amount of time the police use to handle the homeless and transient equates to 12 full time officers. Winer
questioned how they are moved, Gosage offered that there are state and local ordinances and require them to move since some
locations are dangerous to live. Mitchell offered that it’s a societal problem and that many live in the woods and caves
surrounding Boulder. Winer questioned how many tickets are issued and Gosage responded that they ticket as many as they can.
Winter offered that the best way to help would be donation to Bridge House rather than giving money to individuals. Winer
questioned a sexual assault on the hill and Gosage replied that the report was taken by CU.
AGENDA ITEM 5 –Public Participation
: None
AGENDA ITEM 6 –CUSG Update
: Winer offered that CUSG is working on continuity with the new executives; new tri
executives are working on a more progressive ticket. Winer continued that the focus will be tuition and getting the Regents
involved, looking to work with the state for more funding as it is currently only 5%. Raj questioned the minority population at
CU and Winer replied that it’s primarily white with a large international population. Lighting was discussed next and Winer is
working with engineers and money is an issue.
AGENDA ITEM 7 – UHNA Update
: Raj mentioned the meeting did not have a particular issue. Winer said that Stafford
spoke regarding party registration and how can landlords be held accountable. Mitchell offered that this is part of the
Residential Service District. Mitchell said that you can’t blame landlords, it’s the 19 year olds and they need to be accountable.
Mitchell mentioned that the high valued properties take excellent care of their property. Winter mentioned that it’s about
changing the perception of the hill, people should take responsibility but don’t. Changes are needed to the culture per Winter.
Dahl commented that there is a new group of students every year, they cycle thru. Harvard was discussed regarding the students
and the management of the housing. Winer mentioned some events of clean up are being organized by CU, Stafford, and
Korbelik. Winer asked what the board can do to encourage cleaning up. Mitchell offered that you would have to fund the
leadership to get things done and you need advocates to get it going.
AGENDA ITEM 8 - Parking Services Update
: Winter mentioned that all the sidewalks were power washed on the hill
by Top Gun. Dahl questioned the flowers, but with the recent weather, it will happen later.
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AGENDA ITEM 9 – Matters from the Commissioners
: Sunday, July 14 is the Evening on the Hill event with a