08.19.15 UHCAMC MinutesCITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES
NAME OF BOARD /COMMISSION: UNIVERSITY HILL COMMERCIAL AREA
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM 5 — Small Business Development Center (SBDC) — Sharon King: Soifer asked how to attract a
diversity of business to the Hill. King said the SBDC is a nonprofit organization; there are 14 SBDC's in Colorado. They
provide one -on -one consulting with small businesses at no cost. King continued that they do workshops and programs,
and events that give businesses access to people that would be difficult to meet otherwise in areas of marketing, finance,
human resources, and contact specialists in retail, professional services, et al. King said that most participants have been
business owners. All clients are confidential. Rubino asked if a program could be created specifically for the Hill. Liguori
asked King to attend a Hill Boulder meeting. Soifer suggested setting up three workshops. Nelson suggested a survey of
business owners to identify their needs. King said access to debt financing and equity financing is available. Soifer
mentioned financing for improvement to infrastructure. Wiebenson discussed the proposal for national historic
designation and the potential access to tax credits.
AGENDA ITEM 6 —14 Street Project Update - Boyers: Liguori and Soifer gave an update from a recent meeting
with Boyers since he could not attend today. Liguori said his project model that will work is permanent work force
affordable housing with a small number (4 -6) of market rate housing. The market rate units are the only way they can
move forward. Wiebenson indicated that any market rate units on the 14 street portion of the site would require a
rezoning and it would be important to clarify this aspect of the current proposal. Soifer said that parking continues to be
a Hill issue and therefore Soifer supports the Boyers project. Boyers will be invited to the September meeting.
AGENDA ITEM 7 — Public Participation: A representative from Zipcar introduced himself and gave a brief
description of the car - sharing program recently introduced at the Grace Lutheran on 13 Street. Joseph Soto is the
external affairs officer for CU Student Government. Amanda Nagl is the city's Neighborhood Liaison. Jeannie
Thompson owns two properties in the Hill Commercial Area. Peter Richards came to see what the commission was up to.
AGENDA ITEM 8 — Hill Boulder Update: Soifer discussed upcoming hill events and the Hill Boulder coupon book
that has been distributed at the farmers' market. UHNA will distribute via student welcome bags. Liguori said the Fox is
experiencing more members of the broader Boulder community coming to the Hill.
AGENDA ITEM 9 — UHNA Update: UHNA Executive Committee is meeting next week with the hotel developer to
discuss the potential public- private partnership on the Pleasant Street UHGID lot. The last of the spring Hillanthropy
donations went toward the purchase of Chrysanthemums for fall planting. UHNA will set up a meeting with Nagl to
discuss potentially applying for a neighborhood grant. Raj asked what the funds might be put toward. One idea is to
pursue gateway signage for entry points to the Hill neighborhood. Nelson questioned if the grant recipient needs to be a
501c3. Raj said she thought the smaller grants were for neighborhoods.
AGENDA ITEM 10 — Parking Services Update: Judd said there was a Hillanthrophy event on Saturday with painting
rails on the underpass and power washing will occur before CU Parent's Weekend. New CU banners with new hardware
will be installed soon on the Hill. The design phase of the 2A tree irrigation project is moving along; a forester will be
looking at tree grates and irrigation system. Project timing was discussed. Soifer requested an overall 2A project
schedule. The 2A lighting project and fixtures were discussed. Soto said that lighting on the Hill is one of CUSG's
concerns and would like to know the details. Liguori said the city presented the critical pedestrian corridors that will be
completed first at the July Hill Improvements open house. The 2A Event Street RFQ resulted in seven responses. Three
firms were selected to prepare preliminary concept designs that will be available at Buchannan's Coffee Pub for public
feedback.
AGENDA ITEM 11 — Matters from the Commissioners: Nelson asked about new businesses on the Hill. Colby
reported that a new Greek restaurant coming to College Ave was granted its liquor license. Raj mentioned her bid for
council. Liguori questioned Soto about how the commission can assist with students and Soto replied over - occupancy is
a priority.
AGENDA ITEM 12 —Matters from the Staff. Wiebenson reported that the Hill Reinvestments Strategy will return to
council on 12/8 for an update. Wiebenson introduced Dave Belin from RRC Associates, the consultant preparing the
annual performance measurement report required under the framework of the Hill Reinvestment Strategy. The online
baseline conditions survey received 250 responses, and the focus groups noticed improvements on the Hill. Belin heard a
desire for more parking, more communication about Walgreens and other new developments and the Boulder History
Museum; a desire for more outdoor seating, with a focus on restaurants and retail that appeal to all city of Boulder and
Boulder County residents. Final analysis is forthcoming. Wiebenson mentioned that 175 students participated in the latest
Hillanthrophy event. Fall Hillanthropy events will be hosted on 9/20, 10/24 and 11/8. The cleanups will focus on
repainting bike racks, bollards and the installation of additional bike racks. Wiebenson is looking for indoor projects in
case of inclement weather. Blackwood asked for help with the cemetery. Nelson asked about the governance group and
Wiebenson said they will be looking for UHNA to appoint three reps, with additional members appointed by other Hill
stakeholder organizations. This is the long term working group for governance and funding for the Hill. Council will
choose their representatives at a meeting in September.
UHCAMC ACTION LIST:
Wiebenson reviewed progress with action items from the July 15 UHCAMC meeting. Additional items were noted:
• Staff to provide schedule for 2A irrigation, lighting and event street to commissioners.
• Staff to invite Mike Boyers to next meeting.
• Staff to provide final baseline performance measurement report from RRC.
• Budget Committee meeting scheduled for September 1.
Meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS:
MOTION: Liguori motioned to approve the July 15, 2015 meeting minutes. Nelson seconded and the motion
passed 5 -0.
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