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07.15.15 UHCAMC Packet UNIVERSITY HILL COMMERCIAL AREA MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OFF SITE MEETING – July 15, 2015 4 - 6 p.m. th Innisfree, 1203 13 Street AGENDA HILL IMPROVEMENTS OPEN HOUSE 5 – 7 p.m. Buchanan’s 1301 Pennsylvania 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of the June 17, 2015 Meeting Minutes 3. Election of Vice Chair 4. Budget Update - Jobert 5. Public Participation 6. Hill Boulder Update – Soifer 2015 Events 7. UHNA Update – Nancy Blackwood 8. Parking Services Update – Matthews 9. Matters from Commissioners 10. Matters from Staff Meeting Timing: 4 – 6 pm Summer Volunteer Partnership Opportunities – Wiebenson Long Term Governance/Financing Working Group Update EcoPass Update - Wiebenson Attachments Meeting Minutes Sales and Use Tax Revenue Reports – April 2015 Council/Commissioner Liaison List Committee Assignments: Budget, et al Meeting Schedule Upcoming Meetings: Commissioner TermsUHCAMC 2015 Priorities : : Soifer 2019 (business owner) - Establish baseline/benchmarks for Hill Reinvestment Strategy Nelson 2020 (resident) - Determine feasibility of Hill employee Eco Pass program Rubino 2018 (business owner) - Extend Hill Community Development Coordinator funding Raj 2016 (resident) - Pursue anchor tenant and public-private partnerships on UHGID sites Liguori 2017 (business/property owner) - Pursue short-term incentive program for building improvements - Enhance communication and coordination with CU - Integrate arts into planning for ‘Event Street’ - Evaluate liquor restriction impacts - Greater engagement with Hill Commercial Area Community CITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES 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: BOARD MEMBERS: RAJ, SOIFER, RUBINO (absent), LIGUORI, NELSON (absent) STAFF: WIEBENSON, JOBERT, MATTHEWS, TRUJILLO, WEISS, WINTER GUESTS: MATT CHASANSKY, CLAUDIA TADLA TYPE OF MEETING: Regular June 17, 2015 AGENDA ITEM 1 – Roll Call: Meeting was called to order at 9:06 a.m. AGENDA ITEM 2 – Approval of the April 15, 2015 Meeting Minutes (Action Item Below): AGENDA ITEM 3 – Election of Vice Chair: Moved to July meeting. AGENDA ITEM 4 – Police Update: Trujillo said there is increased patrol during school year. There will be fireworks enforcement in July. There is a change to the impact team, for summer there will be more coverage by bicycle and in the th neighborhoods. On June 30, the Impact Team will be visiting the commercial businesses on the hill. Liguori questioned liquor enforcement stats. AGENDA ITEM 5 – Budget Update: Liguori queried budget information and Jobert said that the budget is currently being reviewed by the city manager and, in August, the budget committee will get together to review. Soifer requested a breakdown of both the UHGID and HRS budgets of 2016 at the August meeting. AGENDA ITEM 6 – Public Participation: None AGENDA ITEM 7 – Community Cultural Plan: Chasansky gave a presentation on the Community Cultural Plan and invited commissioner expertise on the plan. The community engagement process was complimented by research. Consultants are creating a community vision. Adoption of the Community Cultural Plan is hoped for October. Community priorities include: Resiliency of cultural organizations; artists and creative professionals in the vision; civic dialogue, building bridges to communities; Boulder needs an authentic expression of diversity per Chasansky; cultural identity by leading in best practices and innovation; creativity in the public realm; cultural destinations; vision has three categories - creative vitality, cultural identity and vibrant environment – lead to how business will be handled. Support for cultural organization includes the cultural grants, partnership with local organization; reinvent the public art program; create and enhance venues and spaces; enhance the vitality of the creative economy; emphasize culture in neighborhoods and communities; support for artists and creative professionals to include livability and affordability; advance civic dialogue, awareness and participation; and, engage youth for the nine year project. Fundamental changes: different ways to get funding and structure of grant programs; public art policy and funding; Civic Area cultural venues; creative neighborhoods program; and, creative workforce initiatives. Implementation begins January 2016 and runs through 2024. Chasansky sought feedback from the commission. Soifer said the struggle is finding a connection and identity with a stream of revenue, and in the creative sector, have a venue that anticipates the forward movement. Liguori said that Boulder needs more public art to make the community more of an art’s destination. Raj said there needs to be a fresh look. Part of the vision is to have venues of different and interactive opportunities. Soifer suggested creating ordinances that will entice impromptu art on the Hill. Liguori suggested the Chalk Art Festival and a city wide concert for three days. Raj mentioned the arts venues in Louisville; they are doing a lot with a little. Liguori mentioned that for profit organizations are at a loss for cultural offerings. Soifer said that the Hill is a testing ground and with a few codes changes, announce the changes, get grants, and there are groups that would look for these diverse opportunities. Raj suggested creating places in communities other than the city core and public garden space as a public/private partnership. AGENDA ITEM 8 – Hill Boulder Update: Soifer said the Sundown Cinema event kicks off on Saturday on the Hill; and hopes that the Event Street process can be streamed lined. Slide the City will be in July. Wiebenson said that an art walk in October is being discussed; Light the Hill in November; Après Ski Party in September; and, Hill Cultural Block Party in August with entertainment and dining. Hill Coupon Book will be printed by August 1 with only Hill businesses. AGENDA ITEM 9 – UHNA Update: . Wiebenson mentioned the Mid Summer’s Eve event in the cemeterySoifer said that UHNA is planning a Hill Rummage Sale in August. AGENDA ITEM 10 – Parking Services Update: Matthews said maintenance staff is short staffed; contract is signed for the irrigation design and curb and gutters will be reviewed. Soifer asked how long the project would take and Matthews replied it would be at least 6 weeks. Wiebenson said that the Hill is now on the city’s rotation for the sidewalk repair. AGENDA ITEM 11 – Matters from the Commissioners : Hill programming, i.e. films, was discussed. Liguori mentioned the meeting with potential hotel developers this afternoon. Wiebenson said that alley enhancement program is being pursued for downtown and the hill. Alley management plan will be addressed through the AMPS project. AGENDA ITEM 12–Matters from the Staff: In consideration of a City Council preference for meetings to be held in the evening to encourage more citizen participation, the UHCAMC board has initiated a meeting time change. Meeting time: 4 to 6 p.m. on 3rd Wednesday of the month. All commissioners agreed. HRS has been discussed, moving forward with 2A projects – lighting and irrigation. Soifer queried the Event Street progress, hoping to finalize the RFP and select designer by summer’s end. Matthews gave RFP and RFQ factors/process. It is hoped to find designers that “get the Hill” to submit. Wiebenson mentioned the baseline conditions survey and desire to get broader representation. Liguori would like to engage the community for a free three day concert in August. thth Wiebenson mentioned two clean up days being coordinated with CU. July 12 and August 15 are alley work days with RSD committee. Jobert said April sales tax is up 7.4%. Wiebenson mentioned the new businesses going in on the Hill and their location. Boyer’s project was discussed. Winter said a budget request for Hill EcoPass for 2016 has been submitted. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m. ACTION ITEMS: MOTION: Liguori motioned to approve the April 15, 2015 meeting minutes. Raj seconded. Motion passed 3 -0, with Rubino and Nelson absent. FUTURE MEETINGS: th July 15, 2015 4 – 6 pm Innisfree, 1203 13 Street Off Site Meeting APPROVED BY: UNIVERSITY HILL COMMERCIAL AREA MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Attest: Ruth Weiss, Secretary Dakota Soifer, Chair 2 2015 City Council Members Liaison List Matt Appelbaum - Soifer Macon Cowles - Liguori Suzanne Jones - ? George Karakehian - ? Lisa Morzel - Raj Tim Plass - Raj Andrew Shoemaker - Nelson Sam Weaver - Nelson Mary Young - Liguori University Hill Commercial Area Management Commission Advisory Committee Dakota Soifer – CHAIR 2015 Committee Assignments Committee UHGID Rep Staff Liaison Budget Jobert Representative to the Wiebenson Business Community UHNA Representative Raj Winter Maintenance Matthews Marketing Wiebenson S:\CMO\DUHMDPS\UHGID\BD-MTGS\2015\2015 UHGID Committee Assignments.doc 2015 UHCAMC MEETING SCHEDULE 9:00 – 11:00 AM JANUARY 21 COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 18 COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 18 COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 15 COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 20 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH JUNE 17 COUNCIL CHAMBERS ____________________________________________________ Meeting Time Change: 4 – 6 p.m. th JULY 15 INNISFREE, 1203 13 Street, Unit A AUGUST 19 1777 WEST CONFERENCE ROOM SEPTEMBER 16 1777 WEST CONFERENCE ROOM OCTOBER 21 1777 WEST CONFERENCE ROOM NOVEMBER 18 1777 WEST CONFERENCE ROOM DECEMBER 16 1777 WEST CONFERENCE ROOM