04.05.17 LC Handouts-------- Original message --------
From: "Bowden, Yvette" <BowdenY@bouldercolorado.gov>
Date: 4/5/17 4:36 PM (GMT-07:00)
To: "Farnan, David" <FarnanD@boulderlibrary.org>
Cc: "Rahn, Karen" <RahnK@bouldercolorado.gov>
Subject: Re: library commission questions
Hi David ‐
First, thank you to the Library staff, leadership and visitors for your continued cooperation as
Phase 1 Civic Area Phase construction continues. It has been a very busy few weeks and we are
mindful of the impacts on area parking as work progresses. Rest assured that we will continue
to do all we can to keep stakeholders apprised and to reduce visitor and staff inconveniences.
The Nature Play installation is about to get underway. Grading has already begun and, right
now, we anticipate completing construction on this component of the project in the 4th
Quarter of this year (weather permitting). That is because it has coordinated installation of sod,
irrigation and trees that come in later this year. Of course, we will continue to keep the Library
posted.
You inquired as to how "safety and human waste" might impact the area. It has always been
the intent of the project that area safety and sustainability be enhanced. This has led to
investments in the improved sight lines and path widths/alignment. Our team (and, indeed, the
City's entire leadership) are well aware of recent community concerns regarding creek corridor
encampments. In fact, I and my colleagues across the City provided an update to Council in
February outlining enhanced efforts to address such behavior this year.
‐ Public Works/Water Quality continue to monitor the creek and all city waterways
‐In response to Council direction last fall regarding enforcement of the camping ordinance, the
Boulder Police Department has increased patrols between the park and the Pearl Street Mall
(this began in February and will continue through the summer).
‐In addition, the City has increased the frequency of encampment clean‐ups to discourage such
activity and is working on other solutions with the County
‐Further, as the park is improved, you will see enhanced signage concerning park rules (which
aid in awareness and enforcement)
‐ Finally, the City issued an RFP for mobile restroom services which results will be shared with
CAC next week. One hope is that provision of nearby alternatives may reduce the instances of
human waste near and along the creek corridor.
As I've shared in earlier correspondence, these matters are complicated and our response is
evolving. Recently, Chief Testa and I joined the Downtown Boulder Partnership to further
brainstorm ideas impacting the Mall and the Civic Area. Your input and ideas are also
welcomed. I am sorry that I could not join you tonight but will be sure to follow‐up with David
and Karen concerning any additional questions you might have.
Best, Yvette
Yvette Bowden
Director
O: 303-413-7215
bowdeny@bouldercolorado.gov
Boulder Parks & Recreation
3198 Broadway | Boulder, CO 80304
www.boulderparks-rec.org
From: Farnan, David
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2017 10:53:21 AM
To: Bowden, Yvette
Subject: library commission questions
Yvette –
Here is the list of questions commission relayed to Human services for their upcoming meeting. The
only one that I think impacts Parks is one they have asked before. I have highlighted it below.
Report on Boulder getting a Downtown Shelter
Status of the Homelessness Strategy
Update on plans for homeless camping, including Item 4 in the attached.
Discuss impacts to the library from overnight camping in the Civic Area.
Discussion of the new Nature Play Area with respect to human waste and safety for kids.
Last year's Right to Rest legislation and its impacts to the Library if passed.
Update on plans for a day shelter.
Discussion of the Library's role as a de facto day shelter and as a service provider for homeless
and transient populations.
Progress on identifying unhoused Boulder residents vs. transient homeless.
Boulder Reads' role as a conduit for information to underserved and immigrant communities.
Library early literacy programs and service to underserved families.
Opportunities for the Library to better connect Library programs with under‐served members of
the Boulder Community.
Ideas for community outreach to underserved communities as part of the Library Master Plan.
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On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 11:57 AM, Joel Koenig <joelkoe44@gmail.com> wrote:
Here we go- " In recognition of National Library Workers Day the Library Commission would like to thank
and acknowledge the Library staff and volunteers for their amazing service to the Boulder Public Library.
The primary reason we were selected the # 1 Library in Colorado for 2016 were the people who serve our
patrons-in Bldg 61, call center, reference, shelving, circulation,numerous programs-cultural, children's story
time website and other digital formats, BoulderReads. We have world class content and numerous programs
available to our 1,000,000 visitors-what set's apart are our staff and volunteers-they are special. Thank you."
Joel Koenig
720 979 1104
If you save one life you save the World. Hebrew Bible
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Malone, Maureen
From:joni teter <joniteter@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, April 4, 2017 5:29 PM
To:BPL-COM
Subject:Draft comments for tomorrow night - 2A extension
This month's Director's Report includes a memo from the Capital Improvements Tax Renewal Team
inviting feedback on criteria/projects. (See Item 2, attached memo.) Below, for your consideration, is draft
language around a potential LibCom position.
Thanks - Joni
The Library Commission appreciates the opportunity to offer input on suggested criteria for prioritization of projects and the recommended
mix of projects to be potentially included in an extension of the 2014 0.3% sales tax for capital investment.
The Commission recommends that the first two categories (essential deficiencies and high priority action items) should be given higher
priority and greater funding weight that the 3rd and 4th categories (vision projects and projects sponsored by community groups). Ballot
Issue 2A gave higher priority to categories 3 and 4, and we think it is appropriate to focus on the first 2 categories in any extension. We note
that it is always easier to fund “sexy” projects than it is to address basic needs (such as renovating the Main library’s bathrooms - the Civic
Area’s primary “Place to Go.”)
We agree that projects to be considered should be those identified in city master plans. To that end, we would like to ask that no projects
implicating the Civic Area “North Bookend” or the library’s north side be included in this ballot measure. The library is currently updating its
master plan, and the north building is an important focus area. Physical changes to the north building are challenging, given its location in
the floodplain; the building’s age relative to current code requirements; and its historic nature. The Library Commission has established a
collaborative process with the Landmarks Board to address the potential for physical changes to this building, beginning with an
architectural/engineering feasibility study next year. We believe that that it would be inappropriate to address potential uses or capital
improvements to the north building until this process is complete.
Thank you for your consideration.
Note to Commission: below are the criteria presented in our packet, excerpted for ease of discussion.
1. Does the board have feedback about prioritizing any of these four categories of unfunded needs?
2. Does the board have feedback about the allocation of funding between these categories to be included in a potential
ballot proposal?
The city’s unfunded needs can be categorized into categories described below. Additionally, the package of capital projects may
include funding for non-city-owned assets or projects sponsored by community organizations.
o Essential deficiencies – improvements or corrections that achieve health and safety, maintaining industry standards, and/or
legal/ballot requirements (e.g. Fire Station #3 Replacement, building repairs, maintenance backlog). Many of these are described in
master plans as high priority needs.
o High priority action items – new or expanded facility or infrastructure enhancements requiring new or additional funding sources or
the implementation of a significant reallocation. These projects are identified in master plans as first priority should additional funding be
identified. (e.g. Scott Carpenter Aquatics Facility Replacement (unfunded portion for enhancements), transportation
safety enhancements).
o Vision projects – Projects identified in area plans or vision plans of master plans. Vision plan projects identified in master plans
include the complete set of service and facilities desired by the community, not tied to a fiscally-constrained plan. (e.g. Civic Area
improvements, Valmont City Park Development South).
o Community-based projects – projects sponsored by community organizations that may or may not be city-owned assets or
facilities (e.g. projects that were funded in the 2015 renewal: Museum of Boulder renovation, Dairy Center renovations)
Eligibility criteria
Capital Projects Only - Operating costs and ongoing maintenance costs will not be considered
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for funding.
Project Size: In order to support a diverse set of projects of varying scale, the maximum size of any one project should not exceed 50
percent of the anticipated revenues (approximately $30 million to $40 million, depending upon length of renewal).
Plan and Goals Alignment: Projects must be identified in or aligned with an approved departmental master plan, strategic plan, or be
in furtherance of city council goals.
Public Utility Projects Not Eligible: Eligible city projects must reside within funds supported by governmental revenues. Projects
residing within Enterprise Funds (e.g., Public Utilities) will not be eligible for funding.
Level of Planning: Large projects (over $10 million) that do not already have conceptual planning or studies underway will not be
eligible for funding.
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Malone, Maureen
From:Farnan, David
Sent:Tuesday, April 4, 2017 4:45 PM
To:BPL-COM
Subject:Master Planning Focus Groups
Dear Commissioners –
Our consultant, JVA would like your input on planning the focus groups. Aaron Schonhoff has asked that you consider
the top 2 or 3 items you would like to learn from the focus groups that are not covered in the survey. If you could give
this some thought prior to tomorrow night’s meeting, I would appreciate it.
I apologize for not having this question in your packet.
David