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08.21.13 UHCAMC MinutesCiT Y OF C¡T Y CIER E CTHÏR À i. CITY OF BOULDER, COLORÄDO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING VTINUTES F'ORM 2013 OCI -3 Pll 2: lb NAME OF' BOARD/COMMISSION:UNryERSITY HILL COMMERCIAL AREA MANAGEMENT COMMISSION NAMEÆELEPHONE OF PERSON PREPARING SUMMARY:Ruth Weiss - 303-413-7318 NÄMES OF MEMBERS, STAtr'tr', AND INVITED GUESTS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: DArrL, GRTFFITIT, MITCITELL (arrived 10:20 am), RAJ (tate), WINER, STAtr'F': GUESTS: WINTER, LANDRITII, WEISS, JOBERT, MATTHEWS MIKE BOYERS, BILL SIIRUM TYPE OF MEETING: Regular MINUTES MEETING: Äugust 21, 2013 AGENDA ITEM 1- Roll Call: Meeting called to order at 9:15 a.m. AGENDA ITEM 2 - Committee Assignments: Budget - Winer and Griffith; business community - Dahl; UHNA -Raj; UHNA was discussed by Raj and Shrum. Maintenance - Griffith. Winer suggested, from the Joint Board Meeting, to assign commissioners to attend other board meetings. Dahl suggested making assignments at September UHCAMC meeting. Winter commented on future joint board meetings and that each board needs to come up with topics. Griffith asked if other boards have any interesting committees. Winter replied that there is the Civic Use Board, Downtown Boulder and their marketing committee, and BJAD does not have any committees as its too new. Griffith offered that it might be benehcial to start a marketing committee. Dahl agreed with Grifhth's suggestion. Marketing - Griff,ith. Winter offered that it is time consuming. Raj discussed a historic designation and criteria for same. Winter mentioned speaking with James Hewat and perhaps he can do an overview of historic at the next LIHCAMC meeting 9/18. AGENDA ITEM 3 - Approval of July 17,2013 Minutes: (See Action Item Below): AGENDA ITEM 4 - Police Update:None AGENDA ITEM 5 - Public Participation: .Mike Boyers mentioned his work with Molly Winter to build a structure with parking and residential; Boyers mentioned 14ft and College building - Lofts on College - original plan was to buy two lots from Ron Mitchell and his group, the median was discussed, the building and storage area are being worked on as historic although not confirmed; Griffith requested photos of this site; "student eclectic" is the dehnition of it by Boyers; plan B by Boyers is to do underground parking under another building and it would be more expensive but it would offer more parking, UHGID would have as many parking spaces as needed and he is talking with CU to do smaller apartments that are not student oriented and CU could use for staff and be designated as such. A similar parHng situation as St. Julien was discussed. Boyers commented that it is only advantageous as long as UHGID can use it; V/inter offered that it is a business deal in the end; and, the asset is the access to the building from 13h Street. Boyers continued with design details. The pros and cons to moving the building was discussed. Boyers mentioned that it is a hand laid foundation and moving would be problematic. Boyers would like to rebuild and bump out the front of the Kinsley Building frontage to give more of a street presence' Boyers suggested that the fronts of many buildings should be redone with a historic flair. Grifflrth suggested a walking tour with James Hewitt on the histo¡ic buildings. Boyers offered that the hill should be eclectic. Shrum is against historic designation of this building. Boyers continued that this is a nice project, in process of simplifying report foi city council. Winer questioned the timeline and Boyers replied it may be ready in 2015 or 2016. Dahl questioned businesses going in, a California pizza {tm is going in and a Starbucks. Griffith mentioned the connectivity of the stairway to the alley and Boyers responded it is part of the design. Griffith queried Boyers as to how to get businesses into the hill. Boyers replied that it is tough; discussions with national chains and stores would be difficult since parking is a negative currently. Raj mentioned that ethnic food would be viable. Boyers mentioned that most of the spaces are pretty small. Boyers mentioned that the 17ù and Broadway building is complete and fully occupied in the lastieek. Thère ãre 39 apartments and 100 parking spaces and all student rentals. AGENDA ITEM 6 - CUSG Update: Shrum offered that school stafis next week, they are receptive to wofüng with Dahl, there will be tabling at UMC re: "Passport to the Hill". This is an event from 5 - 10 pm on September 6ù, street entertainment, DJ, engaging all the businesses and looking for interactive activities. A passport is provided and one would get a stamp from all participating businesses. These businesses would donate gift certificate in a big drawing with a prize; hoping restaurants will offer discounts, retail to have coupons and special sales. Dahl mentioned that businesses are gettingcreative' Dahl mentioned the expense of the project and is looking fo. -or" funds from UHGID. The whole idea of theevent is to engage hill businesses. Shrum mentioned tabling at upfC next week thru CUSG contacts and email lists andShrum offered its use to Dahl for 9/6 event. Sh¡um mentionèd tttat CUSG is partnering up with hill restaurants for food tothe drunken students for a few weeks' SPARK Boulder has signed the formà partneishþ documents, signed a lease andgetting keys next week. Brad Feld donated $25000 for a bathrıom naming. Shrum continued that the 4 ãffice spaces aresold, 10 large desks are halfsold; planning on selling what is available on aone on one; all sold spaces are not students; thepricing structure was mentioned. Indie Go Go in october to use networks to pay for space for yLar. Shrum continued theNovember 1't is the planned opening date. Free meeting space if available. winier commentedloint board meetings could be held on the hill. Shrum mentioned that the room and they have av capabilities and they cäuld bring 50 in a=lecture.Winter mentioned that other boards may need the space during council chamber remodel. National Hack-a-thon will takeplace at Sparks. AGENDA ITEM 8 - Parking Services Update: Matthews commented on the Day of Service this Saturday and stickerpatrol is requested. The plan is to take College west to gth. Griffith mentioned cigãrette butts in the street and Matthews offered that it is swept with the sweeper. Matthews continued that the sweeper is u-sed first thing in the moming and whathappens by l0 or 10:30 a'm. is the difference. Winter commented that it is something to cooáinate with Streets. Dahlmentioned that ashtrays don't work on the hill. Winter offered that council has asked a ãmoking ban in areas where peoplegather in the public right of ways. winter congratulated Matthews on the pods. AGENDA ITEM 9 - Matters from the Commissioners: Griffith commented on the Hill Flea. Raj mentioned thehistoric tour was successful. Griffith mentioned that Jenn Ross thought 5,000 people attended. Griffith offered thatmarketing helped the success and Winter mentioned it's also about greãt vendors. Griffith continued that some vendors stated it's their favorite event of the year. Griffith offered that surveying was done and will share results with commission.Winer mentioned that the Freshman Day of Service has a few nàighuo.s participating and more neighbors would bebeneficial. Mitchell liked the mural on the theatre building. AGENDA ITEM 10 - Matters from the Staff: Winter mentioned the pilot of EBikes will test them on multi use paths and the concern downtown is or streets und th. safety issue involved. Landrith is meetingwith Tyler Alpem and is com syllabus and will execute the entire mural. Griffith asked ifthere is a theme and Landrith ssed. Landrith needs a private commercial properly owner tocommit to it. Winter suggested contacting Boyers. AGENDA ITEM 7 - UIINA Update: None Meeting adjourned at 10:28 a.m. ACTIONITEMS: MOTION: Dahl motioned to approve the July 17r2013 UIICAMC meeting minutes. Dahl seconded the motion.All commissioners approved. MOTION: September 18,2013 F'UTURE MEETINGS Council Chambers Regular APPROVED BY:LINIVERSITY HILL COMMERCIAL AREA MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Attest: Ruth Weiss