HomeMy WebLinkAbout2 - Minutes, 12/21/05CITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES FORM
NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION: UNIVERSITY HII.L GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NAME/TELEPHONE OF PERSON PREPARING SUMMARY: Laurie Chestnut-303-413-7318
NAMES OF MEMBERS, STAFF, AND INVITED GUESTS PRESENT
BOARD MEMBERS: OTTO, MII.LER, ABRAMS
STAFF: WINTER, CUNNINGHAM, JOBERT, MAYHEW, CHESTNUT, TRUJII.LO, HUNTER
GUEST:
Tl'PE OF MEETING: MINUTES REGULAR MEETING: December 21, 2005
AGENDA TTEM 1- RoR Call: Meeting called to order at 9:1 I a.m.
AGENDA ITEM 2- Approval of November 16, 2005 minutes: (See Action Item Below)
AGENDA ITEM 3- Public Participation: None
AGENDA ITEM 4- Potice Update: Hunter and Trujillo will continue to attend LTHGID meetings in 2006. They
introduced I,auri Weigschider as the new lull sergeant and reported significant changes in staf~ing will take place in 2006
with Greg Testa being replaced by Kurt Weiler and two new officers will be added, John Paul Matsky and Michael West.
They wil] attend the next regulaz UHGID meeting to introduce themcelves. Heather Frey will be the new alcohol officer.
Trujillo reported statistics tlus month are relatively low which is indicative of the year. There were no major issues with the
Big 12 conference game held at CU. The Police Department will be meeting weekly with Environmental Enforcement to
discuss a variety of problems. Offenses reported for the month include criminal trespass, fireworks, domestic viotence,
criminal miscluefls, fights and assaults, noise complaints and sexual assaulu. Winter inquired whether or not the majority
of these occur in the residenrial areas and Trujillo responded they did with the commercial district dealing mauily with
criminal mischief offenses. Abrams asked what is done with data when it is collected and Trujillo explained.
AGENDA ITEM 5- UHNA Update: Otto repoRed on the Universiry Hill Centennial Celebration taking place on Januazy
14'" and briefly explained some of the activities that would occur.
AGENDA ITEM 6- HiR Altiance Update: None
AGENDA ITEM 7- CU/City Liaison: Korbelik was unable to attend the meeting but e-mailed Winter stating during the
Spring semester the ambassador program will be up and running. Survey results will be used for this prog~am. Korbelik is
connecting with ihe Tri Execs to try and get them involved in the Responsible Hospitality Institute. Her overall goal is an
attempt at involving students in the community.
AGENDA ITEM 8- First Hour Free Proposal: Winter reviewed the "First Hour Free" proposal given to L7HGID
members. She explained the financial aspects of the proposal and the way it will be funded. She will be meeting with
downtown people to get their feedback There aze a variety of changes to the pazking program to cover costs outlined in the
handout. Winter stated there could be impacts on LTI-IGID. She asked if iJHGID would want to be consistent by having the
rate increase initiated eazly in 2006 and charging at the meters on Sunday. UHGID does not have to do what CAGID does
and can keep the rate the same and meter pazking free on Sundays if they choose. Winter also explained meters will now
have a five minute grace period and described how this will work Winter was not asldng for an immediate response but
wants iJHGID awaze of the opdons. CAGID is in favor of moving forward with the proposal. Winter will get feedback
from the Hill Alliance as well and would like advice from LJHGID members. Otto asked if there was a way to obtain data of
the average time people pazk at meters and does not see a downside to the proposal. Abrams like the consistency and
revenues but is concemed about public perception of taldng away "free" parking on Sundays. Otto stated revenue is a plus
but is concemed the rate increase might damage hill businesses. Miller would like to ]mow the cost of the prograzn and
revenue projections.
AGENDA ITEM 9- Parking Services Update: Mayhew updated UHGID on the request to change some of the pazallel
parking to diagonal pazldng on the lull. He spoke with the transportation engineer and it was determined only two spaces
could be added with the change. The cost of construction and the way it would impede pedestrian access does not make tlus
a feasible plan. Mayhew will explore other locations on the lull but reminded everyone there isn't a lot of space for ttus to
occur. He stated in the business district iYs very difficult to re-con£igure spaces in such a small azea. Otto asked if there is
a different process in the residential azeas and Winter explained. Winter stated that perhaps during redevelopment diagonal
parking could be explored along 14th $°"`. Mayhew reported the Hop stop is moving to in front of Express Aroma and will
take effect January 2°d. During the last snowfall Mayhew received some complaints about snow removal and stated
equipment was broken down which made it difficult. The holiday lights are in place and add to the festive look on the ]ull.
AGENDA ITEM 10 - Matters from the Commissioners: Miller inquired on the exterior signage at Lalguana and why it had
not been removed. Winter will convey tlus message to the property owner.
AGENDA ITEM 11- Matters from the Director: Winter reminded everyone about the LTHGID retreat on January 27'".
Frank Bruno will join iJHGID for lunch. Winter reviewed the agenda saying 2006 goals will be set. Otto inquued as to
whether developers should be invited to the reVeat as well. Winter suggested they attend a regulaz or that special iJHGID
meeting be scheduled. Abratnc suggested inviting someone from the DMC boazd to attend as well. Winter reviewed the
RHI roundtables wluch will take place on January 24'~ and 25'". Four different groups will meet at different times to
discuss various topics and staff from RHI will be there to facilitate. Some of the recommendations from the alcohol
subcommittees will be incotporated into these roundtables. Both the hill and downtown are included. There will be a wide
range of participants. Abrams suggested including someone from 29`~ Street and Winter will follow-up. Winter reviewed
the memo UHGID received on the citywide conference center and the locations being considered. She remarked the
potential of doing something with CU is exciting. Jobert stated sales tazc revenue on the hill continues to rise.
Meeting adjoumed at 10:20 a.m.
ACTION ITEMS:
MOTION: Miller moved to approve the November 16, 2005 minutes. Otto Seconded. Approved unanimously.
FUTURE MEETINGS:
January 27, 2006 i1MC, Room 287 Retreat
11:30 a.m.
APPROVED BY: UNIVERSITY HII.,~GENERAL IMPROVEMENT
Attest:
Laurie Chestnut, Secretary aren Abrams-Harbour, Chair